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BRIEFS

June 21, 2017

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Environmental rules drive Cosco from Port of Los Angeles to Long Beach CMA CGM ups Asia-ECSA rate $500, levies Asia-Europe FAKs July 1 Shanghai May volumes increase 14.6pc to 3.54 million TEU Singapore May up 12pc to 2.9 million TEU, HK up 13.4pc to 1.8 million TEU SM Line kicks off Korea Haiphong Express (KHX) service from Busan Hapag-Lloyd names 10,500-TEUer for Europe-South America trade TT Club sneaks by with its head well above water Miami welcomes biggest ship to call with its 50 feet alongside Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering service commences in Port of Zeebrugge BIFA adds culinary touch to it 29th forwarding competition India, Afghanistan open air cargo link over Pakistan Interest in Cincinnati as air cargo hub spikes with Amazon plan Ethiopian air cargo terminal grand opening at June 27 ICAO meet MIA ties up with LAX as top US airport for global route growth

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JUNE 20, 2017
India's ex-im trade to remain strong this fiscal, says report Ministry of Shipping holds workshop to sensitise maritime fraternity on GST UK freight forwarders' body joins calls for softer Brexit GatewayRail flags off special Saturday service from its terminal at ICD-Sahnewal to Pipavav Port Plea for road & rail to be exempted under GST regime PM welcomes the first Air Freight Corridor flight from Kabul to India; thanks President Ghani for the initiative Industry had adequate time to prepare for GST: FM Startup India Hub online platform to help entrepreneurs connect & engage with each other

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Velvet and silk Nooteboom - new partner in the Netherlands WFS to handle Qatar Airways Cargo in Stockholm Next acquisition announced by Globaltranz Major rail tie replacement task in Minnesota BIC's Box Tech database collecting more data XPO ready for next round of expansion Global transit system to boost India trade A second DHL A330 conversion for ST Aerospace Nigerian ports banking on more foreign investors Expanding automotive supplier names CEO for Russia Blimps are back above Paris New board members in 145th year of The Swedish Club ICS wants to defer IMO ballast water management Hamburg in mourning for Peter Dietrich

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JUNE 20, 2017
Hamburg Süd drags down Oetker results VARD announces management changes at Brazil, Romania operations Vallianz issues more shares under debt-for-equity swap Metrostar books two more Aframax tankers at Daehan China port sector consolidation to accelerate in 2017 Petredec orders up to four VLGCs for 2019 delivery Customer to pay DSME for newbuilding cancellation South Korean shipping bosses seek greater funding support

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JUNE 20, 2017
CEVA takeover back on the table - Geodis the main contender again Cosco is to buy OOCL - 'almost a done deal' says insider Driver killed after migrants barricade Calais approach road - hauliers demand action Container no-show and cancellation fees 'a potential nightmare' for intermediaries China Eastern Air invites private investors to logistics business Boeing forecasts 920 new freighters by 2036, but integrators opt for conversions Amazon's new customer for food: its new grocery stores Ram Menen, Stephen Dearnley and Mike Sherman join EFL

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JUNE 20, 2017
Stena Line replaces plastic shopping bags VIDEO: Vigor launches complex liquefied ammonia barge Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven keeps busy as it preps for new projects Svitzer tug becomes world's first remotely operated commercial vessel Petrobras settles suit with Vanguard Group Incat Crowther monohull plays a dual role in New Caledonia Wartsila to supply propulsion for dual fuel coastal tankers

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JUNE 20, 2017
Shipyard capacity must be cut by 50% says Claus-Peter Offen Long term overcapacity will remain in containership market unless painful steps are taken Large containerships heading for a difficult future Container shipping market will become regionalised much quicker than people expect Sentiment keeps improving in supramax bulker market From cement to iron ore, cargo demand boosts rates to three-week high Daily Briefing As one German boxship owner fights for survival, a newcomer fancies its chances at expansion and cracking America Maersk Tankers bets on scientific shipping Data-led strategy expected to improve vessel performance for Danish product tanker player Shipping commercial banks run for the door A new survey by Marine Money makes official the worst-kept secret in shipping: commercial banks are cutting their exposure to... Is this the end of the independent operator? Noatum's decision to hand over power to Chinese carrier Cosco is another sign that small box port operators cannot run... Polaris puts Stellar Unicorn into cold layup Fate of vessel yet to be determined - but may well end up in the scrapyard No-show fines are a 'potential nightmare' for freight forwarders New late-cancellation fees by lines may tackle a longstanding problem within container shipping Yard Talk \| Japan's digitalisation From eco ships to smart ships, Japanese yards seek to lead the pack in innovation again New Chinese crude import quota to support tanker demand Independent oil refiners in China rely heavily on suezmaxes and aframaxes for crude imports Qatar Petroleum starts bunkering facilities amid crisis Desperate measure is designed to provide relief to ships barred from bunkering hubs like Fujairah Smart Green Shipping Alliance gets wind in its sails The maritime industry looks to an ancient source of energy to form part of its digital future Noble gets credit facility extension from lenders The revolving credit facility will be extended by 120 days Cosco poised to take over OOCL on July 1 The arrangement would make sense from a political standpoint LNG freight rates unruffled by Qatar crisis Spot voyage charters stable at $38,000 per day even as Qatar signs LNG deal with Shell Petredec orders up to four VLGCs from Jiangnan Shipyard Deal is for two confirmed newbuildings and the option to build two more Over 90% of Ocean Rig's creditors support its debt restructuring plans Company schedules Cayman court hearing to seek approval for creditor meetings Up to 60 new LNG carriers needed to meet US export demand In US LNG we trust Bountiful natural gas and increased liquefaction capacity in the US boost growth prospects for three marquee shipping companies, despite stark... DSME gets $50m out-of-court settlement for axed order Dong Energy and Technip France each paid $25m in decommissioning expenses to DSME

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JUNE 20, 2017
Volatility drives up US dedicated trucking demand Fitch warns capacity could take wind out of ocean rate uptick 'Unsustainably' low US logistics costs forecast to rise Report: Canada port privatization wouldn't hurt shippers LA-LB drayage protest expands to target more motor carriers Artificial intelligence promises smarter container shipping Russian shippers reconsider routings amid rising ocean rates Layoffs the latest escalation of Gothenburg port dispute Industry skeptical of pace of logistics tech adoption More Chinese port consolidation on tap for 2017 Maersk sees India container growth accelerating

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JUNE 20, 2017
Thome and ETC agree to fine for 'egregious' dumping violations Owner and manager of ETC Mena agree to pay US $1.9m for pollution charges. US Gulf tropical storm halts tanker discharges Main offloading facility for very large crude carriers closed until further notice Some bad news about your relationship Morten Arntzen may help heal your wounds, but it's going to cost you. Seaways prices $600m debt refinancing Spinoff of OSG wins favourable terms on Jefferies-led institutional credit line, with eye on growing, renewing tanker fleet. Shareholder opposes Teekay's TIL buy Investment advisory says the TIL deal follows pattern of value-destroying moves at the suezmax and aframax owner. 3 Maj boosts capital by $5m Croatian shipyard issues new shares following 77% profit drop. Malone steps into WL Ross role Navig8 officer has new role in the company founded by former "King of Bankruptcy". Diana Shipping fixes out panamax Hudson hires 2004-built vessel for 12 to 15 months; gross revenue nearly $3m. Ocean Yield launches US listing Rokke-controlled owner joins BASF, BNP Paribas and others on OTCQX market. Architect of RBS Greece strength Harrington dies Former shipping banker Rex Harrington, who held board roles in major companies, has died, aged 83. Oceanteam agrees deal to relax covenants Oslo-listed owner's restrictions on equity and gearing ratios eased. Schroeder builds MPC Container Ships stake Director took 4.48m of 15m shares on offer in private placement. Palau and Vanuatu added to Paris black list Pacific Ocean islands become the latest flag states to be downgraded by the Paris MoU committee. Kirby Corp buys again in $68m deal US owner follows $710m S&S acquisition with move for tank barges and tugs. Wan Hai aims for $69m bond issue Taiwanese boxship owner to refinance with five-year notes. US enters TPP talks with Asian nations Wilbur Ross confirms that discussions with Japan and other countries are ongoing. DryShips down 32% as it splits again Economou company reduces number of shares for fourth time this year as Kalani pumps in $10m. Yang Ming CFO says there is no M&A plan Taiwanese owner dismisses merger speculation as it expects to narrow its loss in 2017. Saudi crude exports expected to fall Data bears out top Opec producer's intention to balance the market. Vallianz hands out shares to trade creditors Suppliers owed $2.25m to take stakes in Singapore owner. U-Ming confirms bulker addition Taiwanese owner says it paid less than $19.2m for Japanese post-panamax. Noble lenders extend credit facility deadline Hong Kong commodity trader wins breathing space as it secures four month extension. Qatar Petroleum launches bunkering operation Doha-based company looks to overcome sanctions imposed on vessels bunkering in Fujairah. Troim praises his old 'school' But what does John Fredriksen's former protege have to say about his erstwhile professor? Icon Offshore ties up anchor handler Malaysian offshore vessel operator continues to see a trickle of employment opportunities.

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JUNE 20, 2017
China releases 'One Belt One Road' maritime initiatives The Chinese government has released a document titled "Vision for Maritime Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative," in which the ... WTO offers online view to members' origin rules The World Trade Organization has updated its website to offer shippers a clearer and updated view into its members' legislation and practic... Commerce finds dumping of Chinese plywood The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Chinese hardwood plywood is being dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair value. T... iContainers: Ocean carrier cancellation fees could cause 'nightmares' for shippers The recent implementation of "no-show" fines by ocean carriers could potentially cause "nightmares" for freight forwarders, according to Ba... Bosch to construct chip facility for autonomous vehicles German multinational engineering and electronics company Bosch is set to build an $1.1 billion facility for self-driving cars, smart homes ... GE, Egypt ink agreement for 100 locomotives GE Transportation and the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) in Egypt have signed a $575 million agreement to supply the nation with 100 GE E... CMA CGM scoops up secondhand boxship CMA CGM has acquired its most recent secondhand boxship, the 6,589-TEU vessel Maule , for $20.3 million, according to Splash 24/7 . Since ... UPS unveils new peak shipping charge UPS has established a new peak shipping charge applicable during selected weeks in November and December 2017 for U.S. residential, large p... Drewry: Ocean Network Express will be sixth largest container carrier Once the Ocean Network Express (ONE), a merged containership entity between Japan's three largest ocean carriers, commences operations, it ...

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JUNE 20, 2017
US Gulf Coast bunker operations prepare for storm duo Bunkering operations in US Gulf Coast ports were extremely quiet Tuesday as attention was focused on approaching tropical storm Cindy, which according to a National Hurricane Service bulletin could be followed by another storm now forming in the Atlantic Ocean off the Venezuelan Coast. USGC, USAC high sulfur fuel oil near 7-month lows on crude weakness USGC HSFO and NYH 3%S were assessed Tuesday at $40.10/b and $40.22/b, respectively. They were last lower on November 29, when they were $38.14/b and $39.17/b, respectively. Front-month NYMEX crude settles at lowest level since Sept The oil complex fell sharply Tuesday, with NYMEX July crude settling down 97 cents at $43.23/b, a front-month low going back to September 16, as prolonged concerns about oversupply pulled futures to multi-month lows. Marine fuels sulfur cap in 2020 to have 'major impacts' beyond shipping: speakers The global sulfur emission cap from 2020 for marine fuels is marked by uncertainty and will have broad implications beyond shipping for refiners and the global economy, speakers at the S&P Global Platts Bunker and Residual Fuel Conference said Tuesday. External: Wired Bunkering ICS calls on IMO to extend Ballast Water Management Convention timeline Eyes are on the MEPC meeting in July for decision of final timeline of BWM Convention External: Global Risk Management FACTBOX: Comparison of IEA, EIA, OPEC oil market forecasts Industry players seek fresh cues from the forecasts.

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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