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May 19, 2017

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CMA CGM levies Asia-Americas rate hikes from June 1, June 15 Hamburg Sud ups rate from Asia to Canada west coast and all US ports Hapag-Lloyd to levy Shekou, Yantian, Da Chan Bay box weigh-in late fee Evergreen Marine back in black as quarterly revenues soar 18.3pc Panamax ship values jump on rising charter rates DP World signs MOU with India to develop maritime infrastructure Global Ports to boost capacity at St Petersburg to boost market share Cyber crooks hit FedEx in global ransom grab that hits Windows OS OECD sees stable growth in US, UK as German, Canadian GDP to accelerate Solomon Islands envoy to EU leads band against shipping's CO2 emissions E-commerce transforms technology that powers global supply chains Singapore Changi Airport reopens terminal after fire extinguished Budapest Airport cashes in on manufacturing boom with 21pc growth India to develop air freight platform for domestic stakeholders K+N's launches new Changi centre to expedite air freight processing

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MAY 18, 2017
Bahri & HHI MoU aims at deploying new & improved technology, harnessing data & insights Global container traffic shows impressive growth in Q1 2017 Gulf Petrochem Group marks first-ever bunker supply by barge at Indian port JNCH's special drive for clearance of drawback claims pending under brand rate Anti-dumping duty imposed on aluminium foil imports from China APM Terminals Pipavav marks 1,000 days of safe operations IAPH conference passes resolutions on role of ports in mitigating climate change, cyber security Mansukh Mandaviya visits Kandla Port TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS China & ITC announce partnership to support Belt & Road initiative Snowman Logistics' Q4 FY17 PAT at INR 3.62 cr. Tariff value of various products revised

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Satisfactory growth Chinese reefers arrive in Rotterdam Transforming road transport to push Oman's growth Flying Jaguars between Birmingham and Chicago Breaking ground for new sorting centre ICS pushing IMO on emissions reduction New sales director at Renault Trucks (Switzerland) Saudia Cargo shows how to keep it fresh Pahnke appointed head of sales at TFG Transfracht Preparing for growth in Maghreb countries Med port range extended by Spliethoff Sweden: unloading minerals at high speed Fair winds and following seas for Finnlines in Q1 UK road haulage contract lands K+N net Tiaca to support Indonesia's air cargo industry Waco Pakistan member receives IAG award

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MAY 18, 2017
Iran's steps towards self-sufficiency overshadowed by elections Jolly Nero master given 10-year prison sentence Tanker Investments fixes two Suezmaxes to raise fixed-rate coverage South Korean court invalidates DSME's reliquefaction patent Stop-work order imposed on Samsung HI again after fire Seoul to upgrade 10 ports How LNG aggregators and traders impact fleet efficiency

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MAY 18, 2017
Forwarders hit out at carriers revisiting fuel surcharges - 'a ploy to raise rates' Fears surface over potential for congestion at major UK-EU borders, post-Brexit Pass the parcel: meeting the challenges of e-commerce fulfilment Agility and innovation are vital for shippers seeking true supply chain visibility Container carriers must focus on strategic issues to survive Blockchain builds trust in shipping with 'single version of the truth' US beef can now compete with Australian products in China

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MAY 18, 2017
DSME LNG carriers to have GTT containment systems Australia takes wraps off Naval Shipbuilding Plan ABB solution handles EU MRV emissions reporting regs Tidewater files Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions Vigor wins $12.8 million T-AKE 14 contract Harvey Gulf books long term contracts, grows fleet Marinette Marine hosts LCS 19 keel laying ceremony

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MAY 18, 2017
Don't underestimate industry's C02 ambition MEPs fail to realise this is a global negotiation about the CO2 reduction pathway being taken by a global industry Cape earnings down amid Chinese demand worries High iron ore stocks and steel mill shutdown in China point to fewer shipments Transport industry failing to improve safety standards TT Club's Peregrine Storrs-Fox says lessons are not being learned from past insured losses New ships help Teekay LNG Partners Master limited partnership secures financing to execute growth projects Rickmers warns noteholders of collapse if no deal done No payout likely unless investors agree to planned restructuring North P&I posts surplus despite Brexit headwinds Size of surplus shrinks as club hands back cash and Brexit takes a bite out of bond yields Whisper it: Teekay Tankers and Tanker Investments could merge Merger would fortify both companies during this uncertain time of tanker market volatility Newbuild delivery glut and tepid oil prices drag down Hafnia results Net profit nearly halved to $6m Shipping companies highly vulnerable to cyber attacks Industry remains divided on merits of adopting cyber protection measures, making them susceptible to attacks, experts say Tanker Investments expects 2017 fleet growth to drag down crude carrier market But vessel scrapping is expected to pick up in the near term amid weak spot rates and an ageing fleet Qinhuangdao offloads box terminal stake to joint venture with Tianjin Port Group to receive about $81.2m for the stake transfer Labour ministry issues partial stop-work order at SHI yard Move sparked by fire at facility and comes in wake of fatal crane accident Indian naval forces thwart sea robbery attempt in Gulf of Aden Bulk carrier was en route to Port Said when it encountered would-be attackers Happy in your work? Once, employers made seafarers pay for their own straw mattresses; today the issue of internet access for crew is becoming important in competition for the best seafarers

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MAY 18, 2017
Largest ship to visit US East Coast highlights port infrastructure needs Texas set to raise truck weight limits at ports ILA criticizes NY-NJ port authority's rents for chassis depots Tighter capacity, toll hikes to raise Russia truck rates Damco shifts to river route for Bangladesh cargo EU relaxes state port aid rules China-Europe rail via Mongolia offers transit, cost savings Radical shift in Asia sourcing pressures factories

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MAY 18, 2017
Teekay LNG scores sale-and-leaseback financing for quartet Analyst more confident in dividend after New York-listed shipowner secures $640m worth of financing for four newbuilding LNG carriers. Skaugen wins refund from VW's MAN Diesel Norwegian owner sees arbitral tribune compel German company to pay around $15.5m in prolonged, bitter row. The TW+ Quiz How much can you remember of the past months of TradeWinds news? The little 'island blazing a trail for gas Roderick Craig discovers why a small island on Sweden's west coast is home to a cluster of fiercely independent owners pioneering a new generation of LNG-powered tankers State of the Arc: Yamal's icebreaking LNG carriers Lucy Hine reports from onboard as the world's most advanced LNG carrier makes its maiden call on the Yamal Peninsula Schulte's rising sons: Keeping it in the family The Schulte Group has survived 134 years as a family outfit, and Heinrich Schulte intends to keep it that way. Ian Lewis talks to the company patriarch and the sons he is entrusting with his legacy El Faro: Countdown to catastrophe The sinking of the 40-year-old conro sparked the most detailed US casualty investigation in recent memory. Ahead of the release of the official reports, Eric Martin, who sat through the hearings and talked to the relatives of the crew, reveals the disturbing story of the doomed ship's last hours Torm seeks 'belief' in products market for IPO to fly Jacob Meldgaard believes the tanker market still requires more positive conditions to support a successful US listing. Private cash and public scrutiny put damper on US shipping IPOs There is more to the drought of shipping launches in the US than the poor performance of existing players amid turbulent markets. Other industries are avoiding the public route too Euronav says $150m bond provides the 'right balance' Oversubscribed bond issue adds another pin to funding map with 'no pressure' to deploy the capital, says chief financial officer. Credit Suisse loosens grip on Foresight tanker in US Unibros emerges as buyer behind MR2 shopping spree Greek owner has purchased its first vessels since 2014 with triple buy as part of fleet renewal project UK's Union Maritime to buy another MR tanker Frontline and DHT governance spat in spotlight European consolidation may need Far East help Ship finance lawyer believes Far East help needed to mid-size companies to a scale that will allow them to survive 'Invest in disrupters not ships' - Seba Guru of disruption Tony Seba tells owners to 'put your money into companies like Google or Amazon' not more vessels Shipping eyes co-ordinated cyber security to avoid tears IACS is making progress developing a set of maritime cyber crime standards Japanese owners offer aid for Southeast Asian scrapyards Japanese Shipowners' Association provides support for JBU facility in Alang, India, with more aid to come - but one environmentalist group slams the country for its use of sites where workers are exposed to risks Cosco scans globe for ship-finance partners Cosco Shipping raised eyebrows in Chinese shipfinance circles this week when it tapped a Norwegian financier to lead a major new shipping investment project and scout foreign partners. Thoresen in mood for dry bulk buys Rare LR3 tanker fixed by Aramco VLCC sales may be turning point for big tanker market Buyers seek first-mover advantage in anticipation of higher prices later this year Greeks and Cypriots reveal dry bulk purchases FCN Management, AM Nomikos and Cyprus Sea Lines snap up one bulker each in deals just made public New online platform targets more S&P transparency VT Group's Hugo Sassen creates Shipboot and provides cyber room where brokers and owners can check tonnage availability. Suezmax sales breathe new life into market Nisshin sells kamsarmax bulker pair to CarVal Goulandris' Hydroussa snaps up kamsarmax Barska Plovidba chases replacement for scrap-bound ropax Shipmanager revenues in Cyprus on way to recovery Odfjell cancels LPG carriers after Nantong delays Strong vegetable oil growth bodes well for small tankers A healthy rise in import levels after a sluggish period is expected to ease the oversupply faced by operators Sinoceanic set to buy more secondhand containerships Marenave lines up disposal of sole car carrier J Lauritzen unveils strategy review after refinance boost Chief executive Mads Peter Zacho says process will see Danish owner decide where it should allocate its available resources GulfMark and Tidewater chiefs to exit bankruptcy with equity Dilution blow for shareholders as US offshore vessel owners strike Chapter 11 deals with management incentives Former Overseas Shipholding chief leaves with $3.2m severance package China lessors narrow gap with banks Intense competition is bringing down the price of Chinese lease financing and increasing its efficiency, but not everybody is happy about the changing dynamic Zero emissions electric future for elderly ferry Getting Turku's century-old commuter ferry fit for the 21st century meant a bespoke year-long design upgrade Maersk Line expects $1bn boost from higher contractual rates Positive port dynamics to give strength to Russian economy

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MAY 18, 2017
Executive Moves: YRC and Baltic Exchange Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock YRC Worldwide Inc. names chief financial officer, and the Baltic Exchange appoints chief commercial officer... Canada's proposed Transportation Modernization Act The Canadian government unveiled its proposed Transportation Modernization Act, Bill C-49 , on Tuesday, sponsored by Minister of Transport ... Injunction to block sale of Rickmers ships to Navios withdrawn A noteholder who was seeking to halt the sale of the fleet of Rickmers Maritime to Navios Maritime Partners has ended that effort, Rickmers... Trump kicks off NAFTA renegotiation process The Trump administration sent a letter to Congress on Thursday signaling its intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement ... Cargojet profits down 40% in Q1 Canadian cargo airline Cargojet posted first quarter 2017 net earnings of $2.6 million Canadian (U.S. $1.91 million), down almost 40 percen... Yang Ming charters two new 14,000-TEU ships Yang Ming will charter two new 14,000-TEU containerships named at a ceremony at CSBC Kaohsiung Shipyard on May 18, the company said in a st... McAleenan: Trade industry has CBP's ear Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, speaking Wednesday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Global... Honeywell launches new shipment monitoring solution Industrial conglomerate Honeywell has launched a new shipment monitoring solution for high-value and perishable goods today, called Connect... EU agri-food exports hit 5-year high in March The European Union saw agri-food export values in March 2017 jump 11.3 percent compared with the same 2016 period, according to recent data...

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MAY 18, 2017
Prompt low sulfur gasoil futures spread at parity amid NWE diesel demand The prompt spread has moved sharply upward over the last few weeks ARA diesel, gasoil inventories down on narrow contango: PJK Total stocks for all oil products in the region were down 3.3% at 6.043 million mt. External: Wired Bunkering Saudi government can live with $40/b oil price by 2020: finance minister "We would not really care much whether the price was $40/b, $45/b, $50/b, or $55/b at that time [by 2020]", Saudi finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said in a CNN interview. Port of Rotterdam plans new bunker demand data system The port will seek to provide a breakdown in its future data of fuel oil demand by sulfur content and viscosity, Backers said. FUTURES: Oil flat amid lack of fresh cues TANKERS: Elektrans Group to expand global footprint, forge alliances Plans roadshow to showcase LNG bunkering for India's inland waterways INTERVIEW: IMO's Hughes talks sulfur cap, quashes talk of a delay IMO to request ISO consider 0.50% fuel specifications TANKERS: WAF VLCC rates soft due to weak China buying, slow Persian Gulf market The lower Chinese demand has placed downward pressure on Angolan differentials and made these barrels more attractive to European refiners.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

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CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

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

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

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

(The Economic Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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