BRIEFS

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17 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

June 20, 2017

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Seven found dead in flooded sailors' quarters on stricken US destroyer US southern ports enjoy boom year after Panama Canal expands Oz miners see crewless ship interest spike in last 6 months Trump to 'set hard NAFTA currency rule then apply it to others' Iraq emerges as India's oil king, toppings Saudis in growth OECD blasts US protectionism, bad for Mexico, bad for investment US Army Corps funding makes Charleston dredging truly shovel-ready Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany ahead of US India's TAMP caps rates for port delivery at Mumbai's JNPT DP World, Kazakhstan work on air, land, sea connectivity New EU security rules drive up Bangladesh air freight costs US International Trade Commission rules for Boeing not Bombardier VietJet in US$3.58 billion aircraft engine purchase deal with CFM

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JUNE 19, 2017
"K" Line again selected for inclusion in ETHIBEL EXCELLENCE Investment Register ...named a top performer in whale protection initiative BCHAA becomes BCBA Containership ACX Crystal collides with US navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald COSCO SHIPPING Lines announces GEM2 service connecting South Asia & East Mediterranean IMO urged to finalise ballast water implementation dates IRClass goes green & boosts environmental sustainability with two initiatives Madrid Maersk calls APM Terminals Rotterdam on maiden voyage MOL's green technologies exhibited at Japan-China Green Expo 2017 MSC makes changes to its Asia-US East Coast network SCFI rates down Shipping losses continue to decline but "perfect storm" of regulation, cost-savings & cyber security looms, says review Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon carry more cargo Continuous growth in exports reflects strength & capability of India's trade & industry: FIEO President Return filing procedure relaxed for first two months of GST implementation

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Partnership for emission-free delivery services Only conversions for Boeing on day 1 at Le Bourget New warehouse on old site in southwest England Big batch of hopper cars for grain transport Betuwe now a decade old Hurst named Roadrunner Freight president Latin America - now "flavour of the month" How Kenya benefits from aviation Aeronet pipes Miller aboard NVOCC announces Jebel Ali bypass Ekol opening on two fronts in Spain Industry warnings as Brexit talks begin Launch of new Mongolia - Hungary transit service World's biggest cargo airport - volumes up in May Urs Schori - Switzerland's eco-friendliest driver 2017 Rickmers: changes and investors

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JUNE 19, 2017
Russia to phase out unsafe old commercial fleet by 2025 Hire rates for Panamax boxships slipping faster Dockers to strike at EU ports on 29 June Salvor says declining market is due to safer shipping COSCO extends Shanghai trading halt on 'uncertainties' in asset restructuring Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction sells Busan land plot, properties Oil traders book ageing VLCCs Dong-A Tanker continues ship sales HMM limits newbuilding plans in face of consolidation wave

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JUNE 19, 2017
Dockworkers at all Europe's ports ready for action to support Spanish strikers IPO will pave the acquisition trail as Waberer's eyes major growth in Europe More container shipping M&A activity expected as smaller carriers try to keep up Why Amazon bought Whole Foods - and the future of commerce Cheers: Belgian beer train saves 5,000 lorry miles a year Menzies' new Mr Cargo unveils ambitious plans for UK air freight operation

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JUNE 19, 2017
Kirby in $68 million barge and towboat buy from mystery seller VIDEO: USCG responds to high speed ferry grounding Only minor damage to box ship that collided with USS Fitzgerald ShipArrestor protects coastlines when ships lose power ICS backs plan to delay BWMS implementation for existing ships BAE Systems cuts time of RN minesweeper refits Another prison term handed down in GDMA bribery scandal Two more LNG carriers to have ME-GI engines Heroic efforts saved Fitzgerald, but seven died in flooding

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JUNE 19, 2017
Rising VLCC storage offers owners hope, but big rally unlikely Contango in crude increases but not enough for widespread storage play Daily Briefing As one German boxship owner fights for survival, a newcomer fancies its chances at expansion and cracking America DryShips tumbles ahead of latest reverse split Diversifying company plans one-for-five exchange to take effect this week ICS warns against regional ballast demands Chamber advocates for temporary exemption of vessels unable to conduct ballast water exchange Handysize bulker rates recovery to be short lived Latest weekly rally ends two-month rate slide but oversupply persists Capitalising on post-acquisition integration Consolidation of container lines is only the first step towards carrier profitability ONE set to become world's fifth-largest box carrier Drewry predicts a second wave of mergers soon involving medium-size carriers - leading to even fewer options for shippers -... Dismal and steady as she goes amid summer VLCC sluggishness Earnings have moved little as seasonal slowdown takes hold In the same bit of sea It takes two ships to collide Marshall Islands court rejects Frontline claim against DHT Frontline in checkmate as it is precluded from further action Bergeron: Cargo owners should pay more for shipping Cargo interests may need to share the burden of costly environmental regulations MCA maritime salvage expert recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours UK Sosrep Hugh Shaw is made an OBE Liberia renews push to delay ballast water compliance Two-year extension would give some ships a reprieve until 2024 Falling bunker costs to benefit box lines Second-quarter results likely to reflect a slight fall in fuel costs boosting the bottom line, despite playing a smaller role... Nordic American Tankers adopts poison pill strategy Shareholder agreement to ward off any unwelcome takeover attempts Data Hub: Load Factors New tonnage threatens to put the squeeze on vessel utilisation if demand falters Malaysian navy locates sunken tanker Naval hydrography vessel finds wreckage via multi-mean sonar Wärtsilä expects 17 ballast water systems to be approved by USCG Finnish giant also incentivising users to switch on its systems to send back data Philippine flagged boxship collides with US warship off Japan Seven US naval personnel killed and three injured while boxship crew were unscathed

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JUNE 19, 2017
LA-LB truck picket barely dents cargo flow ILWU set to vote on contract extension in August SSA Pacific extends LA reefer breakbulk lease Hungary trucker Waberer launches Budapest IPO UPS to slap surcharges on holiday peak shipments European ports face two-hour dock strike Coastal India-Bangladesh port network expands Trans-Pacific discussion group members no longer talk rates Rickmers appoints equity fund to attract investors Amid conflict, Qatar carrier beefs up Indian feeder service Cosco trading halt extended amid asset restructuring 'uncertainties'

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JUNE 19, 2017
Hawaii trade in sights as American Shipping looks to branch out Chief executive says the Oslo-listed company sees more opportunities in the Jones Act market. GasLog CEO: ship deficit grows with US LNG Destination diversity for US LNG exports to keep shipping demand firm. Teekay chief sees market bottom near Teekay Tankers poised to ride recovery with enlarged midsize fleet, Hvid says. Petredec books up to four VLGCs in China UPDATE: Singapore-based LPG trader confirms order says deal will lift fleet to 21 large gas carriers. Highland drops Ocean Rig objections George Economou-led company moves forward with restructuring as creditor retreats on settlement deal. Vroon puts car carrier fleet, three tankers up for sale Dutch owner looking to offload more vessels as part of refinancing deal; 2016 loss was $190m. Control Risks urges owners to be vigilant Maritime risk consultancy argues spike in pirate activity should have vessel operators on their toes. New tanker refloated off Canada Investigation begins into how 2017-built Desgagnes vessel got stuck in St Lawrence Seaway. UK PSVs weaken further But anchor-handlers make gains as tonnage stays tight in Norway. JP Morgan shipping fund raises $480m US investment bank expands its portfolio and says it has already spent $312m on 14 assets. Cargoship beached by storm Indonesian vessel goes aground in bad weather in Banda Sea. Dockworkers call two-hour Euro strike Workers in many ports around the continent will walk out to support their Spanish counterparts. Hornbeck's $300m loan a 'clear positive' But Clarksons Platou says questions remain over payment of bonds in 2019. DSME worker dies in ladder fall Nepali man plunges five metres while painting a vessel in Geoje. Romanian yard recruits 300 Vietnamese Vard's Tulcea bringing in Asian welders and locksmiths. Macquarie to seek new Rickmers investors Investment house brought in to identify fresh cash for insolvent German owner; CEO Van Meenen quits. Posco looking to offload HHI stake Korean steel-making giant could bank as much as $171m from sale of shares in shipbuilder. Frontline precluded from more DHT claims Marshall Islands court dismisses John Fredriksen's lawsuit and puts an end to protracted takeover saga. Hanjin Heavy offloads block plant Korean shipbuilder's disposal raising $140m as restructuring continues. Deloitte wades into Greece-Germany tax row Survey claims Greek owners paying more compared to EU rivals. Qatargas agrees new Shell LNG supply deal Doha gas giant shakes off fallout from regional diplomatic dispute to sign deal with energy major. Maersk 'drops IPOs' for offshore shipping and drilling units Sources also claim that Maersk Oil listing will go ahead, but the future of Maersk Tankers is uncertain. ExxonMobil to go ahead with Liza development Development off Guyana will see deployment of FPSO and a subsea production system. Crewman airlifted from Japanese tanker US Coast Guard helicopter has stop on oil rig to refuel in long-distance rescue mission. Fincantieri keeps buying Vard shares Italian shipbuilder continues to absorb shares via market transactions taking stake to 78%.

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JUNE 19, 2017
Jacobs: XPO Logistics eyeing more M&A targets XPO Logistics is getting back in the mergers-and-acquisitions marketplace, and is eying potential targets in Europe and North America, XPO ... De Blasio: NYC jobs plan to boost freight, logistics industries New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a city jobs plan that aims to spur 100,000 high-paying jobs across many sectors, including the... ICS calls on IMO to delay ballast water convention implementation The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), a global trade association for shipowners, said it wants the International Maritime Organizati... Vessel speed reduction program expanding to San Francisco Bay area An ongoing initiative to cut air pollution and protect whales in the Santa Barbara Channel region is expanding to the San Francisco Bay are... ANF Logistics launches tech tools for freight quoting, tracking Third-party logistics provider AFN Logistics has announced the launch of two new technology tools for freight quoting, tracking and servici... Drewry: Vessel oversupply, lower rates in LPG market to continue An oversupply of vessels in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping market is expected to continue the over the next couple of years, th... Trump's changes to U.S.-Cuba relations roil industry President Donald Trump on Friday announced he will roll back several of the Obama administration's U.S.-Cuba trade policies, a move that ha... First Afghanistan-India air cargo service takes off The first air cargo service between Afghanistan and India took off Monday, transporting about $5 million worth of goods, comprised of 60 to... Report: COSCO diverts cargo from Port of L.A. to Long Beach COSCO Shipping Lines is diverting cargo away from the Port of Los Angeles to the "less environmentally stringent" Port of Long Beach, accor...

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JUNE 19, 2017
Oil weakens with crude on cusp of year-to-date lows NYMEX July crude traded as low as $44.09/b Monday, compared with a low seen May 5 of $43.76/b. ICE August Brent touched an intraday low Monday of $46.77/b, which was just 13 cents off the front-month contract's year-to-date low. ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings nearly complete for 3.821 mil mt traded in Apr The 380 CST grade accounted for the bulk of the traded volume at around 3.58 million mt, with 180 CST accounting for 241,000 mt, Platts data showed. M100 cargoes moving east from Baltics on stronger Singapore market: sources Mazut 100 fuel oil cargoes from the Baltics have been bypassing the Mediterranean and being sent east to Singapore on a stronger market there, according to sources. Regional crisis spurs Qatari ports to offer ship-to-ship bunkering: QP - Marine fueling service available as of Monday - First fuel oil shipment arrives at Ras Laffan - Qatar seeks bunkering 'self-reliance' External: Wired Bunkering Oil market fundamentals moving in right direction: Saudi Arabia's energy minister "Our goal at the launch of this initiative in Algeria, was not to reach a specific price," Falih said. Oil at $30/b oil next year if OPEC fails to deepen cuts, IAEE conference hears -Oil surplus to grow next year -US shale oil output a key factor -Riyadh to face critical decisions from mid-2018 FUTURES: Crude lower as US drillers add oil rigs for 22nd week

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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

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.

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

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%.

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

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