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BRIEFS

February 12, 2016

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Maersk Group 2015 profit down 82pc, Maersk Line profit slips 41.7pc US retail imports to grow 4.5 per cent in first half of 2016 Hamburg Sud BAF falls, but Emission Control Area surcharge rises Spring tide, 13 tugs refloat grounded 19,100-TEU CSCL Indian Ocean MOL makes changes in Asia-east coast south America CSW Service CMA CGM upgrades service from northern Europe to French West Indies CP calls for shareholder vote on Norfolk Southern talks at NS AGM Cargotec posts 98.8pc profit rise in 2015 as revenues rise 11pc Experts differ on impact of expanded Panana, but agree time will tell Air China comes out on top in cargo demand growth rankings in 2015 Boeing backs UN carbon accord, will help to sell more aircraft Changi-Chongqing partnership bears fruit with new China flights Indonesia to revoke subsidy on passenger flights by 2021

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Prime Minister applauds SCI's turnaround Service changes in Red Sea on CMA CGM Mediterranean lines Shipowners urged to opt for proper recycling Handicraft exports grow 10 pc in nine months India's oil imports from Iran decrease in Jan. APSEZ, Mundra inaugurates Port Community System Govt plans smart cities at 10 Major Ports Reactions from industry on JN Port's DPD facility extension to all ACP clients Anant Geete to be Chief Guest at CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo

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Emerging from the doldrums? Back on time Swiss accelerates e-AWB implementation Two new truck centres enhancing service in Africa Enterprise lab for flexible logistics Major fleet expansion for UK retailer Ports of Auckland plans freight hub Arik Air launches two new destinations New locomotives for Metrans in Hamburg Nautilus marshalling its forces Sastalc's CEO stepping down Nashville cargo down 3.5% Rico Logistics appoints e-director Emea New transload facility for beer brewers Cat snaps up WWL Germany Hapag-Lloyd emphasizing Latam route Shuttle landing facility welcomes Fedex Celebrating decade of service

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Investigators to search again for El Faro's black box America's top transport safety agency is planning a second search for the voyage data recorder (VDR) of the El Faro, the US-flagged ro-ro vessel that sank during a hurricane in the Bahamas last October. Finding it could help investigators figure out... Ports of Stockholm's 2015: stable but with three highlight sectors Sweden's capital region is booming and helping keep the local harbours busy importing consumer goods and energy products despite slowing economies around it. The slide of the Swedish crown against the euro has been a mitigating factor too. Last year saw satisfactory volumes in challenging international economic trading conditions. Freight volumes... Lloyd's 'prepared' for Brexit fallout Lloyd's Chief Risk Officer has said that while the market is fully behind the UK's continued member of the European Union, contingency plans were already being drawn up if the country votes to leave. With the UK referendum tipped to take place in four months Sean McGovern told a packed meeting... Anti-south fears raised on EU ship recycling regulation Fears that Europe could control the global recycling industry and destroy south Asia's industry were voiced at a recycling seminar in London last week. Heated discussions erupted on 3 February during the final part of a seminar on sustainable shipbreaking, hosted by the International Maritime Organization and Japan's ministry of Land,... Balearia profit up 17% on strong freight growth Spanish Balearic Islands ferry specialist Balearia saw its gross operating profit (EBITDA) increase 17% year on year to EUR67 million in its financial year ended October 31 2015 as its ro-ro freight carryings rose 12% last year to 4.6 million linear metres. The company, which operates passenger and freight services between... Rio Tinto slides to huge loss as dry bulk market dries up Global miner Rio Tinto today posted a USD866-million net loss for 2015 with underlying earnings slashed by more than half to USD4.5 billion as the company prepares to cut costs and capital expenditure in a bid to cope with the... Bunker derivative loss mars Odfjell's recovery A bunker derivative loss kept the 2015 net result of Odfjell, the listed Bergen based chemical carrier and tank terminals group in the red despite strong underlying performance, the company said in a statement. Odfjell reported a 4Q15 net loss of USD18 million, the same as the corresponding quarter a... NYK unit Kyoei Tanker orders VLCC NYK subsidiary Kyoei Tanker has ordered a very large crude carrier (VLCC) from Japan Marine United (JMU), for delivery in 2018. The 311,000 dwt tanker is the first VLCC that Kyoei Tanker has ordered since it took delivery of Kyo-Ei in February 2014, also from JMU. The... Hanjin Shipping has more rough waters ahead, says analyst Despite turning in a USD6 million annual profit for 2015, Hanjin Shipping is still in a precarious situation as its debt levels have increased, opined KDB Daewoo Securities in a recent report. As at 31 December 2015, Hanjin Shipping had total debt of... Cargotec's doubles 2015 earnings per share, but sees problems ahead Finnish-based global freight-handling equipment maker Cargotec had a good 2015, but troubles ahead were signalled by its Q4 numbers while problems persist in its MacGregor business area. Last year saw Cargotec's orders drop EUR42 million (USD47.2 million) to EUR3,5 billion, but sales increased 11% y/y to EUR3,7 billion. The resulting... China National Petroleum Corporation buys ageing VLGC Chinese state-owned oil and gas corporation China National Petroleum Corporation has turned out to be the buyer of a 26-year-old very large gas carrier that Korea Line Corporation offloaded recently. Ship brokers told IHS Fairplay that CNPC paid about USD20.5 million for the 1990-built 50,743dwt DL Calla, which... Seagull Maritime leads the way into mobile apps The Seagull mobile app for crew training status is set to revolutionise the way seafarers track their training records and receive critical safety alerts, by making both instantly accessible via iPhones and Android devices. The Seagull crew app is available free of charge to all Seagull customers, offering access... APM Terminals sees sharp fall in profit APM Terminals reported a drop in revenue and profit for 2015 which it attributed to lower oil prices, a stronger US dollar and business divestments. The Hague-headquartered subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group booked a profit of USD654 million, 27% down on 2014; while revenue fell... India's Kamarajar to double capacity with USD1.2 billion in projects Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), which runs the port at Ennore in the state of Tamil Nadu on India's eastern coast, is investing close to USD1.2 billion in five projects that will add its first container terminal and nearly double capacity over the coming three...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Debate over fire risk from lithium batteries being carried in aircraft bellies heats up Hamburg overtaken by Antwerp and relegated to third place in European box port rankings Traffic jams in London? 'Freight's to blame' says the mayor, and here's what we'll do... EU seeks tough curbs on airline subsidies in aviation agreements Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks Reefer ships stage a comeback, thanks to cheap oil, but more perishables are shipped in boxes

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Getting a Handle on Data Usage Bunkering Up The Nordic Influence Cruise Shipping: Up, up and away GTT and DSME team on new LNG containment system Cruise Shipping: Travel with a purpose Compact Aquarius UV BWMS picked for crane ship New 55 kW Onan marine generator is Tier 3 certified VIDEO: Newport News tests CVN 72 steam catapults

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Port of Olympia releases Martin & Associates study results New Drewry report looks at state of chemical shipping New art exhibit on display at Portland International Airport Port of Vancouver USA, project earns engineering excellence honor Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel SEMIRIO

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Søren Skou spells out risks of fresh market turmoil Container lines will find it tough to make money in 2016 because of supply and demand imbalances and alliance realignments, says Maersk Line chief executive World Shipping Council slams AgTC claims Box line lobby group hits back at shippers' container weighing concerns Safe Bulkers has hopes of 'sooner-than-expected' dry bulk lift Polys Hajioannou bought ships from public company at higher price than 'computer valuations' No wrongdoing found in Brussels' box line price probe, says MSC EXCLUSIVE: Carriers have agreed with the European Commission to market test new price announcement procedures, MSC confirms Maersk eyes product tankers in 'buyer's market' No regrets over divesting crude tanker assets as Danish product tanker giant continues fleet renewal Spot LNG to rise to 40%-50% of global business by 2020 We are seeing a fundamental change in how LNG moves around the world, say industry experts FMC and USCG to hold hearing on box weights Listening session to hear concerns on verified gross mass requirements Singapore Maritime Officers' Union to support seafarers amid industry downturn Earmarks $1.9m in initiatives to help both union members and ship owners through tough times SBM Offshore to cut 400 jobs after axing 3,200 last year Company proposes cash dividend of $0.21 per share totalling $45m Singapore Shipping Corporation posts a 38% rise in profit Company intends to explore acquisition opportunities in light of its strong cash position Shipping Corporation of India posts 90% rise in net profit Robust tanker market boosts results Qatar outmanoeuvres rivals with Pakistan LNG deal Contract a setback for LNG spot market and will affect demand for independent tonnage Ardmore continues refinancing with $64m in commitments New loans substantially reduce interest expense Golar LNG Partners buys FSRU from parent in $330m deal Golar Tundra will be on contract to West Africa Gas in Ghana for five years Maritime NZ review finds higher risk to vessel safety in Hauraki Gulf and Colville Channel, and Cook Strait About 120 ships' masters, harbourmasters, pilots and other water users provide input for review Safe Bulkers sells two vessels and amends newbuilding programme to boost cash reserves Liquidity injection comes at critical junction for company and dry bulk industry Wilh. Wilhelmsen posts fourth-quarter net profit rise despite weak market Company expects market situation to remain challenging with continued pressure on profitability

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
SOLAS container weight rule able to be delayed Strong SoCal January bodes well for 2016 TRAC, technology provider unveil chassis billing software Long Beach automated terminal expects fastest harbor truck turns Credit rating agency: Container weight rule likely to slow US port traffic UPS Freight's Holmes to retire, McArdle to head LTL carrier Second search planned for El Faro voyage data recorder US Congress passes Customs bill streamling import duties Ground-air trucker Forward Air adjusts dim-weight pricing APM Terminals keeps independence while securing capacity for Maersk Line Maher Terminals takes rent case to appeals court Lower costs help Shipping Corp. of India nearly double profit India's Ennore port to get container terminal E-commerce helps US splash out on Valentine's Day flowers Air India, Air New Zealand face stiff penalties in price-fixing case Felixstowe jumps on container weighing service offering

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
The new scarce commodity? Money Whether in ship lending or private equity, shipowners are in for a tough search in 2016. Gas market outlook mixed in coming year Experts see LNG bottoming out with room to grow, but LPG at or near peak. Tankers face tough time topping 2015 Tailwinds are strong for industry, according to analysts, but squeezing more growth remains unclear Vogemann seeks protection for cape duo German shipowner to join Oskar Wehr in seeking court shield in tough market. Rosneft and Barbaro eye tanker leap Russian energy company signs MOU with Italian owner to create international shipping company. Ultrapetrol garners wider bond approval Nearly 99.3% of bondholders vote to push back payments until end March as restructuring efforts continue. Positive US signs for rising MR tankers Atlantic market spot rate rises above $20,000 per day; gasoline demand at five-year peak. Essar Shipping Q3 loss edges down Indian VLCC and bulker owner cuts deficit as revenue grows. Nisshin Shipping sets new bulker low? Japanese owner thought to have sold 2000-built panamax for $2.7m. Deutsche Bank downgrades Navios Acquisition DB's Amit Mehrotra resets his rating of Angeliki Frangou-led company despite strong Q4 result. Cars and cargo crushed on ICG ferry Damage extensive after storm batters ro-pax heading to Dublin. APM Shipping Services eyes growth after rise in 2015 profit AP Moller-Maersk's fifth core business area turns sights to expansion with Svitzer likely first in line. Navig8 Product nears fleet finance deal UK-based owner in talks to complete funding for all its 21 new tankers. CarVal Investors linked to cape buy US owner said to have snapped up 2010-built bulker from Japan. Skou: Rate decline lies more on supply side Maersk Line CEO says demand growing, but adding more capacity is not healthy in current market. IMO's ballast water ratification fails Countries with combined fleet of 34.35% have agreed new rules so far, but 35% is required. Chemical tanker rates to come under pressure Drewry says too many ships being delivered and new players are looking to muscle in on long-haul trades. Freight rates decline lies more on the supply side Maersk Line's CEO Soren Skou says adding more capacity in this market is not healthy. SBM Offshore axing 400 more jobs Dutch FPSO owner's new cost-cutting is in addition to 3,200 redundancies last year. TEN fails to clinch suezmax sale Greek owner's attempt to offload 2002-built tanker to KS is called off. Loss-making HHI plots Oilbank IPO Korean shipbuilder linked to listing of $5.8bn refining unit instead of sell-off. Treasure unlocks value as WW ASA shines Shares in Oslo-listed Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA fly with analysts expecting further rises ahead. Kinkai Yusen orders ro-ro double Japanese owner signs for two ships at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Kyoei Tanker orders VLCC at JMU NYK-linked Japanese owner heading to domestic yard for sixth big tanker to strengthen operating base. Epic looking to trim older, smaller ships Increasing difficulty in maintaining older vessels up to oil major vetting standards prompting disposals. Epic improves results, but still ends year in the red Singapore LPG specialist slashes idle days by 38% sending time charter earnings to new record. Soft ro-ro market lowers Wilhelmsen Segment profits mixed as car carrier sets aside anti-trust provisions. New Zealand gives shipping all clear in wake of safety study Review said to have found "sound framework" in place for management of coastal navigation. Aussies behind South Korea's only order in January ASP said to have gone to HMD to replace order that failed to materialise at SPP Shipbuilding.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
NEWS FLASH: NTSB to revisit El Faro wreck in search of more evidence NEWS FLASH: USCG plans no special enforcement of container weight regulations Oakland cargo volumes recover from 2014-15 port congestion DP World grows volumes 2.4% in 2015 AA Cargo introduces enhanced tracking features G&W profits drop despite higher revenues in 2015 Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson, Lineage Logistics and Port of Houston DSV increases net revenues 4.7% in 2015 S.C. port authority initiative aims to change internal culture King Ocean renews lease at Port Everglades UPS names Abney board chairman AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic falls 7.3% in January Google scores patent for self-driving delivery trucks CBP seizes $1.6m in counterfeit products from China Halifax Port Authority upgrades web-tracking tool GT Nexus: Chief supply chain officer a rare species BNSF CEO: CP-NS merger would beget further consolidation

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
WFS to buy aviation fueling operations at over 80 airports from ExxonMobil Expected to pay approximately $260 million, fully funded with cash-on-hand. INTERVIEW: Cepsa consolidating in Fujairah, eying new markets Looking to lease storage in Fujairah this year and decide on new port for its gradual expansion of bunker supply. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Earnings halve since December, tonnage glut looms Earnings for VLCC shipowners have now slipped to below $50,000 per day. Istanbul bunker fuel demand weak despite premium to Novorossiisk at 3-year low Premium down to $40/mt after having progressively declined from $150-$200/mt through 2013-14 and $50-$150/mt last year. Russia to offer ship utilization subsidies from 2017: official Details under discussion with transport companies. INTERVIEW: Japan's NYK Line could lay up more Capesize ships 'Nobody happy' with state of Capesize market. Denmark's Maersk Tankers gets lift from big improvement in tanker rates Average time charter equivalent earnings rose 29% year on year.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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