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October 13, 2016

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Major shipping lines to raise rates in October and November Empty Hanjin boxes cause space problems at S California ports USWC ports reconsider conventional wisdom that bigger is better China's BRICS trade pact proposal stokes fears of flood of Chinese imports Wilhelmsen unveils a digital, cloud-based, autoboiling water dosing solution Sterling's decline after Brexit drives up UK export truck rates 16pc Indian Register of Shipping opens office in Alang to boost sustainable ship recycling As ships get bigger, tugs and towing gear must also increase in size Auditor: EU maritime spending wasteful, ineffective and 'incoherent' British government says Brexit will broaden nation's global horizons Survival of Boeing 747 depends on Russia's AirBridgeCargo World air cargo up 3.9pc in August, Asia-Pacific up 2.8pc, Europe up 6.6pc Trials of new cold chain cargo facility start at Bengaluru airport

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
ATA Freight, India celebrates 20th anniversary COSCO Shipping a key participant IRClass opens office in Alang Teamleader Logistics gets coveted award for logistics management DP World Mundra achieves new high in operational excellence NMPT donates bus as part of CSR Ease of Doing Business in India - A long way to go Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962

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Consumption increasing Pharmaceuticals forwarder upgrades entire fleet Alliance for LNG services in North America Managing a new global distribution centre New transport facility in the centre of Portugal Doyle to lead customer success at US TMS company Two US aircraft lessors change ownership structure India: Two new railway lines for Odisha New team members to lead Kalmar in the Americas From Silver Green to Silver Sea Tenth B747-8F for Airbridge Cargo Airlines New and qualified supplier Korean Register mourns its leader ICTSI Basra terminal inaugurated Office and warehouse in Miami New export cargo customers facility unveiled in Dubai G&W's railroad to operate terminal near Panama City

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
FMC hits WWL with USD1.5 million bid-rigging fine Hanjin ships on bareboat charters should not be seized, argues law professor JERA to acquire EDF Trading's coal and freight businesses Port terminals face margin pressure due to multiple shipping industry headwinds Seoul amends ports construction statute Mermaid Maritime takes hit on service, charter rates to retain client Swissco units in arbitration with charterer and shipbuilder, stocks remain suspended MOL seals coal shipping contract with Shikoku Electric Power

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Shipping industry could face $35bn write-off, as NYK's impairment loss is likely to trigger review by lines Technology and upfront payments is the way out of shipping's vicious circle, says Maersk Extra ships slow to book via Panama Canal as Suez tries to lure back traffic with rebates FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this year China and UK agree on unlimited number of freighter flights Top of the chain: the best logistics countries 'Talk about corruption if you want to combat it', forwarders advised

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Another probe into misconduct at Kings Point Wight Shipyard wins $7.7 million passenger ferry order New DFDS RO/ROs to set new eco design standards Master Marine delivers Z-drive towboat to Marquette Converting a vessel for a new market in days Fairbanks Morse diesels for new USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter Plans for Saudi mega yard move ahead

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
China's deteriorating fuel demand stands out in product tanker markets Spot market focuses on hurricane damage in US amid falling earnings Sovcomflot and Swire continue co-operation despite ending offshore joint venture Russian tanker giant attributes move to decision to acquire two PSVs Work starts on $130m Iraqi terminal expansion ICTSI-controlled terminal at port of Umm Qasr to have 600 metres quay and 50 hectares yard area 2M plans resumption of transpacific string Revised TP1/Maple service to set sail later this month, as MSC quashes suspension reports IMO's low-sulphur cap is potential catalyst for US oil export boom Increase in the use of suezmaxes for US crude exports to Asia, according to McQuilling Hanjin collapse highlights vulnerability of supply chains Korean line's bankruptcy likely to accelerate ongoing processes of shippers to reduce costs and risk by shortening supply chains MOL orders coal carrier from Imabari Shipbuilding Vessel expected to be delivered in first half of 2020 Enough about load factors, says Cosco Shipping president Price rivalry has led to lower service quality and damaged customer relationships, says Wang Min PSA invests in China's rail container terminals Takes 15% stake in inland multimodal facilities Swissco suspends stock trading after halting payment to noteholders Offshore provider will form a debt restructuring plan but maintains it can still stay afloat from business operations Hanjin Shipping lays off US employees Move not related to court-led receivership, Hanjin says Samsung Heavy Industries wins $220m tanker order Deal comprises two 113,000 dwt tankers and two 157,000 dwt tankers MHI mulls fate of cruiseship business after losses Committee formed to evaluate viability of continuing with cruiseship projects after AIDA setbacks Newbuild prices expected to fall further in 2017 Chemical tanker market can overcome excess tonnage in a couple of years, says Aurora Tankers head Kenny Rogers Moody's concerned about German banks' shipping loans risk Exposure to industry in midst of downturn is significantly higher than that of their European peers Kalmar clinches terminal tractor order from Gulftainer Deliveries scheduled between October and the first quarter of 2017 Singapore boosts maritime co-operation with Norway Around 10 co-operation agreements were signed between institutions and industries participants from both countries

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Thousands of Hanjin boxes still stranded outside LA-LB port PSA leaps into China's intermodal rail network Savannah channel reopens to commercial traffic Bain Capital invests in load-tracking tech firm FourKites US eases truck driver testing rules for veterans DP World lifts productivity at Mundra terminal New route opens to handle growing China-Russia truck trade New bridge cuts time from Santos to heart of Brazil UPS extends global premium express package service Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Eukor settle US price-fixing case Moody's: Shipping downturn endangers German banks Idle container ship fleet grows in Hanjin aftermath China's export growth to fall, imports to rise, economist forecasts Terminals face margin pressure due to multiple headwinds

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Ultrapetrol chief executive resigns Damian Scokin replaced by chairman Ojea Quintana at struggling shipowner. Navios sued over preferred share deal Class-action litigation by investor claims exchange offer is 'coercive'. Stretched shipowner scuttled bulker Intent to cast away vessel leaves principal of Turkish shipping group exposed to large cargo claims. Algoma sells land for lakers' financing Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings. Canada's Algoma swaps land for lakers Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings Ruperti strikes deal to end Novoship battle Venezuelan businessman reaches full settlement with SCF Group-controlled tanker owner. ICBC: shipping a good way to spend money Expanding Chinese lessors win thumbs up from traditional shipping banks, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Hong Kong hears. 'No magic solution' to newbuild finance But Keystone lawyer Simon Murfitt says there are still options for owners looking to fund new vessels. 3,000 creditors lodge Hanjin Shipping claims Collapsed owner reveals list of those seeking to recover cash, with potentially more to come. Wilhelmsen sees significant openings Fish freed as cargoship hits sea farm Estonian vessel makes contact with steel cages off Denmark. CSCL plans to sell stock worth $1.79bn China Shipping Group will take part in the share issue to increase its stake to 43.25%. Otto Marine buying back $51m notes issue Deal is part of offshore owner's delisting from Singapore exchange. Indian bulker under Australian scrutiny Local authorities investigate a Chowgule-owned ship over unpaid wages and dire onboard conditions. Swissco cannot pay interest on notes Singapore offshore shipping group invites investors to form steering committee as it eyes vessel sales. PSV rates hit £10,000 per day Earnings quadrupled in the North Sea after the UK sold out of tonnage. Hanjin Shipping axes 127 US staff Korean owner's bankruptcy leads to jobs losses at New Jersey base. CBI to spend $3.8bn on LNG carriers Little known investment company has plans to order up to 20 LNG carriers at South Korean yards. Hanjin can't charge for undelivered cargo US judge says Korean owner will not be able to seek payment for boxes it could not get to final destination. PGS expects slight dip in profit Norwegian survey ship player also says revenue likely down in Q3, but hails strong performance. Globus reveals reverse stock split ratio US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Samsung Heavy bags Viken tanker foursome Korean yard adds to recent LNG orders with deals for aframax and suezmax tonnage. Mermaid rate haircut saves Saudi IRM deal Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate. Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split ratio US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Mermaid forced to take haircut to save Saudi IRM deal Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Containership values plunge even further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing Containership values are plunging and other liner companies could write down the value of their container shipping businesses as Japan's la... Spectre orders 737 freighter conversions Spectre Air Capital, an aircraft lease-finance firm, said it has ordered 15 Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 passenger planes to be converted to ... FourKites secures $13m in Series A funding Real-time truckload tracking and visibility startup FourKites has secured $13 million in Series A funding, the company said in a statement.... New federal rule simplifies CDL process for vets The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday will officially publish a final rule amending its commercial driver's license (... Commentary: 'The Amazon Effect' and Operation New Hope American Shipper's IT Editor Eric Johnson gave a presentation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Roundtable in... Fleet adds credit card payment function to forwarding platform The online marketplace for freight forwarding services Fleet this week said it has added a new booking and payment function. The new featu... ITC to update assessment of U.S. import constraints The U.S. International Trade Commission has started to update its report on the effects of significant U.S. import restraints, such as tari... Sun Terminals worker killed in truck collision at Port Everglades A Sun Terminals employee was killed in truck collision at Port Everglades Monday, according to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff'... ARC welcomes its newest U.S.-flag ro/ro ship American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) welcomed its newest U.S.-flag RoRo ship, the Patriot , to its fleet on Friday during a ceremony at ... Home improvement product maker taps CEVA for distribution services in Italy Home improvement product maker Leroy Merlin has tapped CEVA Logistics for warehouse and distribution services in Italy, CEVA said in a stat... Executive Moves: Globe Express Services, BSM and Cargotec Globe Express Services has named David Bennett president of the Americas. Bennett, a 30-year industry veteran, had previously held senior ... Port of Tema undergoes $1.5b expansion The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) said Tuesday construction commenced on the $1.5 billion expansion project at the Port of Tema... Mallory Alexander expands in South Florida Mallory Alexander International Logistics is expanding in Miami, Fla., the company said in a statement. The Memphis, Tenn.-based third-par... BMW expands parts distribution deal with K + N The BMW Group is expanding its spare parts transportation and distribution services contract with Kuehne + Nagel, the Swiss-based third-par... Cathay Pacific launches new cargo service to Australia Cathay Pacific is launching a new cargo service to Australia starting Nov. 21, subject to governmental approval, the company said in a stat... DOT grants help two non-profits with hazmat training The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $1 million to two non-pr... FAA hits Amazon with another hazmat penalty The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com for al... AIIS: U.S. steel exports rise as economy picks up in Canada, Mexico The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) said Tuesday the United States exported 812,011 net tons of steel in August, a 10 per...

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OCTOBER 12, 2016
Oil weakens as OPEC-led effort encounters challenges NYMEX November crude settled down 61 cents at $50.18/b. ICE December Brent settled 60 cents lower at $51.81/b. Bunkering resumes in Savannah; Coast Guard opens port on a limited basis The port is open to one-way traffic during daylight hours only Russia prepared to freeze crude output, but cut no longer necessary: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country is prepared to freeze output at current levels in the event of OPEC agreeing a deal to do the same Med-North HSFO spread narrows amid recovery in Med cargoes The November Med-North spread was pegged at minus $2.25/mt, up by $0.25/mt on the day. World Fuel Services leads list of Hanjin bunker market creditors Hanjin creditors list details claim of $21.7 million by World Fuel Services FEATURE: Oil majors limp out of Q3 as price recovery beckons * Focus on breakevens amid poor earnings * Cost cutting, cash flow health seen key * New pain from refining margin slump Bomin Linde to charter world's largest LNG bunker barge The company will charter the vessel from shipowner Bernhard Schulte through its joint venture with Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta from late 2018. External: Wired Bunkering Lloyd's Register exec: LNG bunker market is developing more slowly than expected The use of LNG as a marine fuel is now forecast to account for at least 11% of the deepsea vessel fuel mix closer to 2040 rather than 2030 due to the weak global economic climate FUTURES: Oil futures stay rangebound as OPEC talks continue Rebound in freight rates slowing down dry bulk demolition activity the rebound in freight rates has pushed down demolition volumes in Q3 to a quarter of what was recorded in Q1 OPEC makes progress on freeze agreement, with Russia ready to commit Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil agree to be part of the oil production freeze

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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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