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BRIEFS

June 27, 2016

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A-E surges 26pc to US$680/TEU, up 18pc to Med, off 2.2pc to USWC British truckers brace for brave new world of Brexit independence Hong Kong Shippers' Council protests forwarders' box weigh-in fees Panama Canal inauguration has a special role for CMA CGM vessels Maersk man says 2M plans to shift service from Suez to Panama route Shipping confidence up from 5 to 5.1 in May: Moore Stephens China's trade with Belt and Road countries exceeds US$1 trillion in 2015 Hapaq-Lloyd revises French fuel inland haulage surcharges OOCL outlines VGM requirements on its website for customers Catapult brings transparency to ocean carrier free time data OceanMasters transports 300 tonnes of cable from Norway to Dubai UASC uses CargoSphere cloud solution to distribute rates to Dachser Logistics IAG expects no long term material impact from Brexit referendum India gives okay to foreigners buying 100pc of local airlines Boeing signs deal to sell aircraft to Iran Air Jan de Rijk trucks, China Eastern team up in Amsterdam and Prague American Airlines Cargo launches service from LAX to New Zealand FAA fines Amazon again for mishandling dangerous chemical

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JUNE 26, 2016
CAI releases SOLAS-VGM guidelines for LCL cargoes Jacques Vandermeiren appointed CEO of Antwerp Port Authority MISC Berhad publishes 2015 Sustainability Report New stability analysis tool that puts engineers in control seat launched Søren Skou appointed new CEO of Maersk Group Too soon to start speculating on UK-EU trade procedures, say British freight forwarders Cotton body surprised at rumoured opposition to Pakistani cotton exports to India J. K. Tyres commences export of radials thru' New Mangalore Port Record productivity at Chennai Port's container terminal KASEZ observes International Day of Yoga Ministry of Railways organises interactive seminar with major industries, stakeholders of freight business Special package for textile sector will boost exports, create employment & attract FDI: Fieo President

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Better to cooperate than compete Melotte to keep coffee supplies flowing in Seattle Recognising the role of freight forwarding services Aerospace logistics provider appoints VP Americas Acquisition strengthens market position More "nourishment" for Volga-Dnepr BIC presents 2016 award to UIC general director Canada's railways axe NOx emissions Contargo all ready for VGM Shipping Port of Antwerp names Eddy Bruyninckx successor RBE notes popularity surge Inland ports on the Rhine hold their own in 2015 India and Brazil opening up aviation industry New faces steering Maersk and Yang Ming Marine Shouldering SKD and CKD business RWI backs up Drewry New box wagons from old coal hoppers SIA introduces A350 on Jo'burg route

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JUNE 24, 2016
NTSB chief says it's time to consider marine autopilots London leads European shipping share recovery It's time for rational and strategic thinking following Brexit victory Behind the headlines: IHS assesses economic and political consequences of Brexit Brexit - the shipping industry reacts Brexit - a look at UK exports and imports Austal takes out billion dollar contracts in newbuildings CSIC completes merger of Dalian and Shanhaiguan shipyards Ports of Auckland fined for safety violation Brexit 'spells more pain for Intra-Europe trade', say German shipping leaders Maersk and HMM silent over takeover talk Japan shipyard orders fall again in May Stock markets down, but Asian shipping industry uncertain of Brexit impact UK-Britannia P&I merger failure will not dull M&A, says S&P London marine insurance market moves quickly to calm policyholder Brexit fears Container rates rise on Asia-Europe ahead of big July increases European shipping shares open sharply lower after Britain votes to leave EU Weak corporate governance haunts public shipping image Jinhui Shipping takes loss of USD4.3 million on bulker sale Port of Antwerp names Jacques Vandermeiren new CEO Maersk to focus on container shipping under new leadership

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JUNE 24, 2016
SCFI: container shipping rates recover ahead of the peak season 'Saddened' UK logistics firms await true meaning of Brexit vote and brace for cost rises Russian government reportedly eyeing Volga-Dnepr's AN-124s MIQ Logistics wins five-year French Connection contract FedEx CEO Smith on TNT merger: 'two plus two equals seven' The new Panama Canal: a risky bet Melanie Kreis set to be new Deutsche Post DHL chief financial officer

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JUNE 24, 2016
Positive results for The American Club Conrad 's new business unit aimed at LNG market Gladding Hearn books another pilot boat order $2.9 million investment in B.C. shipbuilding training Largest MAN B&W ever powers 19,437 TEU box ship UK Chamber of Shipping comments on Brexit

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JUNE 24, 2016
Latest Drewry manning report predicts drop in need for officers Matson taps Stanley Kuriyama for board of directors position Coast Guard vessel traffic unit helps avoid three close calls Port of Everett gearing up for Weyerhaeuser Building move Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of April

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JUNE 24, 2016
Insurance stocks regain some lost ground after morning bloodbath Listed Lloyd's carriers surge back after losing 12% in market turmoil Shipping must keep calm and carry on in wake of Brexit uncertainty Calls for cool, calm reflection amid fears over long-term instability Brexit pushes passporting rights to top of London market agenda Non-UK firms expected to move European headquarters out of London unless measures can be agreed to retain passporting rights Surprise and concern over Skou's dual role at Maersk Industry watchers say Maersk Group seemed poorly prepared for Nils Andersen's departure, hence apparent lack of succession planning at Maersk Line Brexit raises questions over Lloyd's Register status in EU UK transition out of the EU could affect the way class society gets Recognised Organisation status Brexit: the view from Brussels London is out of favour in Brussels, where many questions on the UK's future will be answered Maersk: Brexit to hinder EU and UK growth ambitions World's biggest container line and member of the 2M alliance expects a limited immediate impact on the group's businesses in the UK Brexit: The view from the UK Where do we go from here? Post-Brexit we can behave more like the global maritime nation of our history Brexit could force banking exit Fears raised over effect of possible bank exit on UK insurance, brokerage, legal and accounting services Transpacific rates slide as lines scrap for APL cargo Imminent takeover of Singapore line adding to price pressure as rivals hope to lure away customers Cashed-up private investors continue dry bulk bargain hunt Private, low-profile investors move in as public firms remain distressed Capesize rates struggle to hold ground as fixtures dry up Backhaul rates tumble 28.1% week on week HMM tie-up with 2M could be prelude for takeover Shock announcement that Maersk and MSC in talks with South Korean line nevertheless looks like a win-win, says SeaIntelligence chief executive Lars Jensen Brexit: Utterly pathetic, says shipbroker Fulford-Smith Top London shipbroker warns of increasing trade protectionism and uncertainty Shipping and ports face Brexit fallout HFW partner Anthony Woolich spells out the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union for those doing business in the UK LMA poised to take advantage of Brexit 'opportunities' Chief executive David Gittings says members are well placed to steer a course through uncertainties Future of passporting rights key to London's survival as gateway to Europe Brexit vote means insurers will be thinking about the best location for their European bases Lloyd's will stay 'at centre' of global insurance market despite Brexit Lloyd's chairman says market 'fully equipped' to operate in the new environment UK Chamber calls for cool heads in wake of Brexit Government should establish commission to train trade deal negotiators, says trade association Hanjin Shipping to raise $18m via stock disposal but may need more Charter arrears add difficulties for the Korean carrier to reach deals in rate renegotiations. Japanese trader expects first VLGC transit on new Panama Canal Official inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal will take place on Sunday BIMCO develops new standard agreement for novation of shipping deals Until now there has been no such agreement for contracts Latin America to benefit from Panama expansion Terminal operators eye up opportunities

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JUNE 24, 2016
Port Newark Container Terminal revises SOLAS policy Philadelphia port taps Mexico auto production boom HMM announces 'simplified' SOLAS guidance for US exporters Trusteeship ends for Baltimore ILA local that struck in 2013 2M to shift USEC all-water service from Suez to Panama Bill aims to spur PierPass revamp Russia investigates terminal operators for alleged price-fixing Port of Antwerp names former utilities exec as CEO Shippers bracing for uncertainty after Brexit victory Asia-Europe spot rates up sharply ahead of July 1 GRIs Container shipping to lead the way under Maersk's new CEO

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JUNE 24, 2016
New Canal locks little help to tankers Report says wider Panama Canal "unlikely to significantly change" energy trade. Brexit to further restrict lending to shipping Stifel says bank debt could now become even more difficult to come by after out vote. Greek community digests Brexit vote Executives from the traditional shipping country share their thoughts following UK referendum's result. Hanjin Shipping to sell container depot Korean owner continues fundraising with disposal of holding in Shandong facility. LR hopes to avoid Brexit fall out Leading class society says it will be business as usual but has some concerns Korean banks cut back on lending Major lenders said to be spooked by troubles facing shipyard and shipowners. 'Opportunity Friday' from Brexit vote, says HFW London's role as a centre for trade and law could be enhanced as policies shift after shock Brexit vote, says lawyer Brian Perrott. Rehder rages at 'petty' UK Brexit vote Decision "narrow minded, petty and inward-looking," says Thomas Rehder. Theochari raises City concern after Brexit vote Norton Rose Fulbright maritime chief concerned about fallout from referendum. Brexit vote to delay UK shelf Lower spending is about the last the thing the UK offshore sector needed. POSH wins second Shell FLNG contract Singapore-listed company will deploy one semi-sub accommodation unit off Australia. Drunk bulker captain fined in Denmark NSC master found to be under the influence while leaving Hirtshals last year. Silverline tanker on sales block Malaysia auctioning off veteran vessel anchored at Pasir Gudang. SGX commits to Baltic, despite Brexit Singapore Exchange says it does not expect UK decision to quit the European Union to disrupt its takeover bid. Nautilus fears for members after Brexit vote Officer's union concerned that hard won labour reforms are now at risk. Viking moves closer to final deal with banks New financing pact lacks only final approval as offshore vessel owner receives second default notice. Soechi Lines sees better growth prospects Indonesian owner believes cabotage rules will give it a boost. Volatility beneficial but no commodities panic FIS chief John Banaszkiewicz says sterling decline a boost for UK brokers Huxley: bulk faces bigger problems than Brexit Wah Kwong boss says Brexit adds to uncertainty, while Arthur Bowring sees hope in UK's regulatory independence. Baltic says its 'business as usual' Jeremy Penn stresses need for free trade and open employment rules to ensure global market succeeds, no comment on SGX deal. Jones: Brexit to accelerate UK maritime decline BRS boss has a bleak warning for what EU exit could mean for British shipping cluster. Siem reflects on historic Brexit vote London-based magnate and Tory supporter says no fast impact on trade and Arrested bulker up for sale Singapore high court auctions Chinese ship detained by Bank of Communications. Stocks take a beating as Brexit claims PM RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down. UK Chamber calls for free-trade commission Shipping body wants rational thinking for industry after UK votes to leave European Union. Campbell says Brexit 'short-sighted' Swire Bulk and Baltic Exchange chairman says decision was taken for 'wrong reasons' Banks take a beating as Brexit claims PM RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down. Moody's shipping outlook turns negative Ratings agency says earnings will fall by up to 10% this year. Ever Harvest plans fundraiser to buy ships Hong Kong-based owner to spend around half of money raised on additional tonnage. Asian share sell-off follows Brexit decision Markets in Asia first to respond to UK's vote against continued membership of European Union. Singapore tycoon builds stake in MMA Offshore Offshore veteran said to have been building stake in struggling offshore outfit since April 2015.

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JUNE 24, 2016
U.S. stock futures tumble after Britain votes to leave EU NAFTA trade decline continues in April SCFI rises 5.6% FRA: UP at fault in Oregon crude oil train derailment Executive Moves: Antwerp Port Authority, Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Matson HCI Capital to change name to Ernst Russ Decision to expand Panama Canal looks 'even better' Crowley to launch new LCL service IMF lowers U.S. economic growth forecast for 2016 Mandatory FDA entry filing in ACE goes well so far

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JUNE 24, 2016
France's CMA CGM makes Kingston a key hub in wake of widened Panama Canal Port connects to US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and northern Brazil. FACTBOX: 'Brexit' vote delivers sharp shock to oil markets CHINA DATA: May imports of residual fuel fall 39% on year to 1.9 mil mt Of these, fuel imports might be held as bonded stocks, bunker fuel. FEATURE: Expanded Panama Canal boosts opportunities for US-Asia condensate, naphtha flows A voyage from Houston to Chiba, Japan, takes about 30 days via the Panama Canal, compared with 47 days via the Suez Canal. Crude futures settle above $50/b as UK voters head to polls NYMEX July ULSD settled 1.58 cents higher at $1.5206/gal.

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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

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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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

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.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

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