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BRIEFS

February 23, 2016

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Newly created China Cosco Shipping to retain its old divided rival alliances Charleston container volume up 4.6pc in last 7 months to 1.12 million TEU New productivity records set at 40 moves per hour at Santos Hanjin on watchlist before possible downgrade, Hyundai MM stock sinks Logistics service providers must tech-up or be left behind: study Japanese exports fall 12.9pc in 2015 - biggest loss since 2009 downturn Maersk combines eastern South America operations to cut costs Anglo Eastern, MarinePALS develop marine cadet learning platform 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin tests docking in Port of Long Beach Canadian National Railway stages US$500 million debt sale US south Atlantic coastal regions establishes network of inland port Virginia Port Authority reports 0.4pc January box rise to 192,844 TEU Bombardier to lay off 7,000 as 2015 loss widens to US$5.3 billion UPS seeks to block FedEx-TNT deal with regulatory appeal in Brazil Ireland's ASL runs India's Quikjet after takeover of Swiss-owned Farnair FedEx deploy electric delivery pickup vehicles in Japan

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, the largest vessel ever to call US, inaugurated at Long Beach CMA CGM's SEAS 1 is now fortnightly G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update Korean Register gains authorisation to deliver statutory services in Germany & Togo Maritime Law: A Compelling Element of International Law PPG's 10th anniversary annual conference to be held in Melbourne next year SCFI spot rates see significant fall SSA President calls for working together in these challenging times Sugar exports slow down as international rates drop JN Port SEZ to kick-start soon L&T bags international orders worth INR 1,404 cr. UK, India to ink inter-govt agreement for infra financing CTL & BHP 2016's business sessions explore pertinent topics

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Back on time 100 freight locomotives for Argentina First import and export shipment Focus still on safe, reliable network IMO Polar code just round the corner Rieck reinforces executive team Delivering UK's largest onshore blades New regional manager for all-cargo carrier TVSZ: high level of compliance with Iris standard More void G6 sailings Pacavi/Gameco on track with Airbus conversion Ship drawing record 15.65 m calls Antwerp Danish company opens office in Shanghai HGK begins new year with slight growth Noerpel adds skilled administrator Digital parking scheme on trial Biggest vessel ever calling Long Beach

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Competition from box lines continues to depress reefer rates Competition from container shipping companies continues to depress earnings of reefer operators, according to Oslo-listed Siem Shipping. The reefer and car carrier, which has returned to profit last year on lower financing costs. The group posted a net profit of USD2.3 million in the fourth quarter compared with a loss of... Vard secures stern trawler newbuilding contract Vard Holdings Limited has secured a newbuilding contact for the design and construction of one stern trawler. The shipyard will build the Vard 8 02 designed trawler hull at its premises in Braila, Romania with fiinal outfitting performed at it's Vard Sovkines premises. The 80m loa vessel is to be built for... Demand rising for bigger box ships While charter rates for container ships remain fairly static at depressed levels of about USD6,000-7,000/day for most size classes, tonnage demand from operators has been increasing. This rise in demand is especially for post-Panamax, Panamax, and feeder vessels. Following... Brisbane to build AUD100 million mega-ship cruise facility The Australian port of Brisbane has received first stage approval from the Queensland state government to build a AUD100 million (USD71.5 million) mega-ship cruise facility at Luggage Point, at the mouth of the Brisbane River. The facility is... El Faro inquiry hears crew emergency call to shore Attorneys for Tote Services and Tote Maritime have mounted a strong and effective defence of the company but produced "optics" - a US political buzzword that may be summed up as 'public perception' - so negative for the company that broad public opinion could begin to affect national shipping policy. El... California-based tanker series makes debut As the latest entrant to the US-flag, home trade fleet, the 50,000 dwt Lone Star State has given first form to the ECO Class tanker concept based on a South Korean design and built by General Dynamics NASSCO. Five vessels of the 337,000 barrel-capacity... Seoul to aid local companies exploring overseas port developments opportunities South Korean companies seeking overseas port developments opportunities are to receive state help, it was announced. The country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) said that it plans to embark on this plan by supporting local construction companies, engineering companies, South Korean... South Korea's HMM plans to cut charterhire rates Hyundai Merchant Marine, which has been working to raise liquidity to avert possible bankruptcy, told IHS Fairplay today that it will begin talks with owners of its chartered-in fleet to reduce charterhires. A statement issued by HMM said, "The talks around the charter... Diminishing returns the new normal for ports, says analyst The attractive profit margins of the past may not be in the future for container terminal operators as global volume growth rates fall to their lowest level since 2009 while capex and operating expenditure rises. Double digit average throughput growth... Cargo ship sinks in heavy weather off Vietnam Vietnam-flagged cargo ship, Ha Tien 1, has sunk off the coast of Hue, Vietnam, in unfavourable weather conditions on 20 February. All 20 crew members were picked by Vietnamese rescue vessel SAR 412 and taken to the nearby... CMA CGM in preliminary talks for boxship orders South Korea's Big Three ship builders have confirmed to IHS Fairplay that they are in preliminary talks with French liner operator CMA CGM, which is looking to order another set of ultra-large container ships. Sources from Hyundai Heavy... Port productivity prioritised by ASEAN The member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are to implement processes to measure and improve productivity at their major ports. The action to continuously monitor and review key performance indicators related to port and berth productivity is top of the list of maritime-related goals and actions...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Bad weather hits Felixstowe, so UASC diverts more sailings to London Gateway Keeping the customer satisfied: it's all about momentum for AirBridgeCargo Canals feel the ripples of the container shipping crisis as vessels go the long way round African air trade set to double as liberalisation nears 'Disrupt yourself, or be disrupted' Kent villages fear 'Amazon' project could mean a giant warehouse

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
First work for DLV 2000 will be on INPEX Ichthys Project Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding busy with Laker winter work Maersk, Qatargas and Shell ink MOU on LNG as marine fuel RNLN takes delivery of first Damen hybrid tug Blue North to manage Prowler Fisheries fleet Valmet scrubbers picked for TUI Cruises newbuilds Otto gets orders for tanker and two ferries BAE San Diego to perform LCS-7 and LCS-8 PSAs Vard wins order for advanced stern trawler

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
The Seaport Alliance releases cargo statistics for January Mechanics form picket lines outside United Airlines facilities FMC seeking comment on list of possible revisions Jensen Maritime helps convert Global Seas fishing vessel G6 Alliance member carriers plan more Loop 6 void sailings

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Handysize rates show first on-week gains in three months Trade sees renewed optimism post Chinese New year holidays Container terminal operator profitability under threat Lower volume growth and surging capex is making it increasingly hard to make money from a once buoyant sector, says Drewry IG in talks with US on interim insurance measure amid Iran sanctions Solution will take some time to put together Oil price drop could lead to increased waste disposal costs A continuing build-up of unwanted oil waste in European ports could lead to port clearance delays or cost increases for waste disposal Iran's efforts to boost oil production face hurdles Experts estimate Iran needs roughly $150bn to $200bn of capital investment to modernise its oil sector Diana Shipping clinches time charter from Transgrain Charter expected to bring in $1.5m gross revenue for minimum 12-month period Impairments weigh on POSH 2015 results But revenue lifted by stronger contributions from offshore accommodation segment G6 Alliance to skip sailings between Asia and Europe G6 alliance's capacity cut in Asia-Europe in response to market demand Otto Marine secures $23m contracts to build tanker, two ferries New deals to aid Otto Marine's diversification bid A sense of entitlement There are port authority chief executives who work their fingers to the bone trying to attract cruise companies, but these people will always want more

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
US West Coast congestion cost Washington $770 million, study says Truckload carrier Schneider opens New Jersey transloading terminal Chang's sons still discussing Evergreen leadership With APIs, SMC3 builds broad data 'platform' for LTL shippers China Cosco Shipping aims to become third-largest container line Despite strong TOTE defense, El Faro could reshape Jones Act Antwerp hails six-inch rise to record draft Panama Canal warns of possible draft restrictions to existing locks ASEAN seeks port productivity improvements Planned Colachel port could recapture India transshipment cargo Deutsche Post denies it's mulling sale of forwarding unit US Coast Guard told storm intensity surprised El Faro captain, TOTE Terminal costs rising and profits harder to find, Drewry says

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Golden Ocean vote completes share sale Shareholders approve increase in share capital, allowing Fredriksen to take last chunk of shares. Iran to push up Opec's market share Energy trade flows from the Middle East and Asia tipped as most robust in coming years. 'Still gaps' in US-flag inspection scheme In El Faro hearing, US Coast Guard officials say agency is improving Alternate Compliance Program. SAAM makes first 2016 move with Damen tugs Luksic Group company agrees to acquire a pair of towage vessels from Dutch shipbuilder. Supramax bulker fetches low price Low-profile owner MJHR reportedly sells Vietnamese-built bulker Anne Kjersti to Chinese interests. Crew abandon sinking ship off Vietnam Seafarers safe after Ha Tien 1 took on water north of Da Nang in South China Sea. Oil supply and demand align next year Forecast sees Asia demand and Middle East supply as drivers of global trade. Swedish and UK P&I Clubs post positive results Two major insurance players see satisfactory growth following the 20 February renewal deadline. Police raids probe Keppel's Brazil deals Yard deals among subject of latest round of Operation Carwash investigation. DVB poaches HSH shipping chief Ingmar Loges HSH's global maritime boss leaving for rival after a four-year stint; Christian Nieswandt stepping up to take top job. Genting linked to Nordic Yards buy German reports suggest Malaysian group following up Lloyd Werft deal with another yard takeover. Sinotrans Shipping projects a 'red' 2015 Hong Kong-listed owner says it expects a "considerable loss" due to the slowdown of the dry market. LNG carrier berths at Sabine Pass Cheniere Energy gears up to launch first of a new wave of US LNG exports. Hijacked tanker freed by Nigerian navy Two crew still held hostage by pirates after attack off Ivory Coast. Denmark's Fayard posts record profit Shipyard boosted by conversion of two Scandlines ferries in 2015. Ex-Maersk man steps up at Monjasa Danish tanker and bunker group promotes Svend Stenberg Molholt to COO role. MMA Offshore ends payout after weak result Australian offshore vessel owner axes its dividend as its six-month profit drops by 83%. Algoma retiring five bulkers and a tanker Canadian owner removing vessels from tough markets after Q4 profit slashed. Maersk in LNG fuel deal with Qatargas and Shell Danish giant teams up with high-profile partners to explore alternative fuel option. HMM begins talks to cut charter fees Korean owner meeting foreign counterparties to reduce payments as it confirms $450m sale of bulkers. Will bulker buyers party like its 1999? Is now the time for bulker owners to replicate some of the best deals ever seen in the industry, Clarksons Research asks. Deutsche: Ship has sailed for order cull Striking off newbuildings not a realistic solution to dry woe, bank says. Russia lines up cash for 92 new ships PM Dmitry Medvedev earmarks subsidies for 18 owners to boost fleets up to 2030. Pemex tanker hit by fire at TNG yard No injuries reported as smoke billows from Neuvo Pemex IV in Veracruz. ABG Shipyard's Privinvest sale still on Loss-making Indian yard says it could still offload controlling stake to Abu Dhabi Mar company. Siem Shipping returns to profit for 2015 Higher revenue, reduced costs and no impairments help reefer company end the year in black. New orders see Otto Marine diversify away from offshore Depressed oil and gas market forcing shipyards to look elsewhere for newbuildings. Nakilat sees full year profit rise by 10% Lower finance costs and additional tonnage help to boost bottom line at LNGC shipowner. Board hears final call from El Faro captain Audio of phone communications from Davidson reveal last recorded words of doomed master. EIA: Distillate stocks tying up tankers EIA says floating storage and long transits for tankers stemming from Europe's high distillate stocks

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Port of Oakland agrees to deal with OHT IATA: Airline industry shows mixed financial progress

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Djibouti bunker supplier reports increased sales volumes Says tankers, bulk carriers and containerships now call regularly for refueling. Amendment to BDN text on sulfur ready for formal IMO approval New text for supplier's declaration to allow supply of high sulfur fuel to ships that use scrubbers. Bunker shift to MGO from fuel oil to strain refiners, product markets: IEA Global cap in 2020 will see 2 million b/d of marine fuel demand switch from residual fuel oil to MGO, says forecast. India's Vishakhapatnam bunker market to grow with tax cuts: market sources But the game-changer for the Indian bunkering market will be government investment to upgrade the country's ports. NWE fuel oil hi-lo spread at five-week high on utility demand Low sulfur material unlikely to be sold into the high sulfur pool in the foreseeable future. Shipbuilder Otto Marine seals Indonesian oil product tanker contract Subsidiary Batamec will build a 6,500 dwt ABS-class tanker. Panama Canal expansion to transit Suezmaxes from Q2: source Liquid tankers can carry cargoes of up to 130,000 mt or up to Suezmax size in the Third Set of Locks expansion project.

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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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