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17 August 2026 - Year XXX

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October 27, 2017

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DP World posts 13.5pc increase in Q3 container throughput DaChan Bay Terminals welcomes new intra-Asia GLX service Mega-ships call NY-NJ, but can the port recover market share? Inbound box volume at top 5 USWC container handling ports up 6pc in Aug SeaLand's South Atlantic Express to add Everglades call to service network Land acquired for support facilities in Vancouver to enable port growth Port of Auckland's relocation looks more likely under NZ's new government Maersk Supply Service takes delivery of first Cosco-built subsea support vessel Two S California cities launch joint bid to land Amazon's second HQ Cathay Pacific gains IATA's CEIV Pharma certification China Airlines likely to order 20 narrow body aircraft Asia Pacific airlines cargo demand growth up 10.7pc

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Bahri receives new VLCC COSCO Shipping Holdings receives shareholder approval for OOIL acquisition Leading vehicle manufacturer to explore coastal shipping Liberia's WayPoint takes client interface standards to new levels LNG shipping spot rates seen strengthening from 2019 Maritime security for sustainable development Milaha Maritime & Logistics registers significant net profit increase quarter-on-quarter Though global demand picked up last year, shipping industry still weighed down by overcapacity, says report DP World Mundra & Wockhardt Foundation enhance the reach of medical facilitation in Gujarat Record 6,016 cars shipped in a day at Mumbai Port TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon carry more cargo in Sept. 2017 Up to half of milk, fruits & vegetables produced in India goes waste due to poor cold chain infra: Study

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Road upgrade with gender responsive features Edmonton airport attracts more cargo Mexico: KCS to serve new petroleum products terminal Global supply chain quality control solution for JD.com Frauenhofer: reduce box repositioning to cut costs Simwave maritime engineers greet new colleague Uzbekistan Airways adjusting New York service Logistics centre for fashion startup Train hauls Russian confectionary to China Liebherr crane for Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaiso Think tank rethinks leadership Oneworld alliance to lose German member Scholte and Polmans - new Tiaca board functions Huge trade potential in South Asia with global transit... Switzerland: testing first automatic braking system Cathay Pacific awarded Iata Ceiv Pharma Uptick of global container volumes continues

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Acciona sells Trasmediterranea to Naviera Armas Turkish sanctions threaten to disrupt Crimea shipping DNB, Nordea report fall in shipping impairment charges German LNG terminal seeks investors Korea Line Corporation books two VLOCs from Hyundai HI Singapore a middle-ground option for maritime arbitration in Asia Leading PCTC shipowners adapt for the future Refund guarantees for STX O&S pending due diligence, says KDB

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
ANALYSIS - after a stellar third-quarter, is DSV building up a new M&A warchest? Sebastian Scholte and Steven Polmans take the reins at TIACA Ex-Etihad cargo chief David Kerr named as the new chief executive of CargoLogicAir Strong Q3 for DSV improves profit expectations as UTi benefits grow South Korean shipyards in tough battle with undercutting Chinese rivals Cargo earning its keep at Heathrow as volumes grow 10% and boost revenue Improved third quarter result revives Echo profit hopes, as rising costs bite No rally to $70 a barrel for oil this year Near-shoring gains traction as globalisation stalls New Delta-Virgin Heathrow Pharma Zone gets off to a cool start

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
TOTE role in Puerto Rico includes support for Monica Puig initiative Survey respondents see vessel operating costs as set to rise Administration plans largest ever offshore oil and gas lease sale Incat Crowther marks 500 vessel milestone MAIB issues report on grounding of ultra large containership Liberia adds more features to Waypoint web portal

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Daily Briefing Hijack ship costs are subject to general average, the Supreme Court has ruled Best in shipping lauded at 2017 Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards Seafarer award winner recognised for successful rescue in rough seas while Lifetime Achievement goes to industry veteran who transformed shipmanager... NuStar allows Trafigura's loading of PDVSA crude from Caribbean storage Termination of business relationship between NuStar and PDVSA would have hurt the troubled national oil firm $30m giveaway is a smart tactic, Britannia P&I insists Loss ratio-boosting move may be followed by others, Rodgers says Spike in operating costs predicted in 2017 and 2018 Owners and managers anticipate higher costs after a drop in 2016 Wartsila posts record scrubber order intake ahead of sulphur cap Marine chief foresees ballast system manufacturer consolidation as company pursues digitalisation benefits Drewry predicts $230m operating losses for spot LNG fleet in 2017 Rise in spot rates cannot bring owners back to profitability North American ports set for bumper 2017 Demand for containerised trade soars as US and Canadian economies blossom Inmarsat says no threat from discontinued satellite platform Vulnerability would have had little impact and system has now been discontinued Top two Scandinavian banks cut shipping losses in third quarter Optimism prevails in Oslo CMES net profit down 60.3% on weaker tanker earnings Gross profit from tanker business plunges 47% to $135m Influence and speed A report by Dutch consultants CE Delft seems to be suggesting that only by substantially reducing the world fleet's sailing... Panama Canal Authority unveils emissions calculator Tool will help shipping industry gauge emissions levels and reduce vessels' carbon footprint Angelicoussis unit firms up two newcastlemax orders with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Brokers suggested a price of about $47.5m per vessel HHI scores orders for two bulk carriers worth $168m from Korea Line The vessels are expected to be delivered by March 15, 2020 Container shipping consolidation may lead to oligopolistic structures Regulators should revisit rules governing consortiums and alliances to prevent market power abuse, says UNCTAD report Japan to introduce registration system for shipmanagement firms Under the new system, shipmanagement firms will be able to register themselves at the ministry Thailand to be a key driver of future LNG trade Country has plans to double its regasification capacity over the next 10 years Seoul lawmaker claims Hanjin Shipping was a victim of the latest political scandal Hanjin was left to collapse because its chairman did not provide enough support to the former president's aide, review by... Asto Telematics and CIMC establish smart container joint venture Both are looking to expand their sales volumes via the joint venture GulfNav profit drops fourfold on lower liability writeback gains Group receives shareholder approval for $250m Islamic bond offering to pay down debt Vitol exercises options for two more VLGCs at HHI Move comes after two firm orders previously made at yard Milaha net profit halved amid weakness in shipping and offshore GROUP continues to manage costs and explore new growth opportunities

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Russian rail rates spike on car shortage Savannah's rail project promises faster transits inland Expect another year of solid demand, air freight heads say European airlines stand by as US-Gulf open skies dispute heats up Rhenus opens double-hubs to handle growing Europe volume Bangladesh wins $1.2B loan for trade corridor development ICTSI to double capacity at Iraq's main gateway Growing air and ocean business leads DSV to solid third quarter

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Belships earnings jump amid higher revenue Profit for Oslo-listed dry-bulk firm increases almost four-fold as it maintains healthy charter book. Shareholders to vote on Teekay Tankers-TIL merger deal Votes to determine whether Teekay Corp daughter companies will be able to combine into force in midsize tankers. Grimaldi quits Hellenic Seaways in ships-for-shares deal Italian owner admits defeat in takeover tussle and exits investment in company. D'Amico enters new territory with LR1 trio launch at Hyundai Vinsahin Paolo d'Amico discusses a vast newbuilding project that has rejuvenated the fleet of Milan-listed owner and taken it into a new area of the product market Restis forges deeper ties with Feidakis via Globus Stake in dry bulk player extends close relationship between Restis and Feidakis that stretches back more than a decade Dingheng stainless-steel orders 'could grow to 100' Big shipowning companies such as Stolt-Nielsen and Sinochem are not going to renew the small chemical fleet, says Chinese shipowner Li Duozhu - so he intends to do it himself Wide-beam vessels carry premium in flat charter market CMA CGM named buyer of former Hansa Treuhand duo Lorentzen Skibs picks up 14-year-old containership Boxship rally too late for former Buss ships Are 50,000-teu monsters a dream or nightmare? Consultant McKinsey & Co argues such mega-vessels are 'not unthinkable in the next half century', but not everybody is convinced APL boxships to resume welcoming passengers Global players submit bids for Statoil LPG newbuild tender Engie review puts LNG assets in shop window LNG spot rates not set to improve until 2019 Drewry forecasts another year in the doldrums for LNG shipowners after losses in 2017. Total opens bids for new large LNG bunker vessel But progress on the business will likely hinge on decisions currently being pondered by large containership operators Kassian Maritime tipped likely buyer of Hong Xiang's last ship Z&G Halcoussis makes first order in seven years Empire trims bulker fleet again with sale Stamatis Molaris-led shipowner makes gain on sale to Densay of handysize ship. Celsius linked to ultramax quintet as it flips dry pair Brokers say Jeppe Jensen's outfit could pay in excess of $100m for five bulkers

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
Futuristic logistics concepts industry's best hope for infrastructure investment? Much of the policy discussion underlying the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign can be traced to a single issue: jobs. While this topic is eve... House reps unveil federal port driver protection legislation U.S. House Reps. Grace Napolitano, D-Calif., and Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., on Oct. 26 announced legislation they say would ensure that truck ... ODFL net income, revenues soar in Q3 Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) posted a net income of $102 million, up 19.6 percent compared to the same period in 2016. The less-than-t... Norfolk Southern earnings rise 10% in Q3 2017 Virginia-based Class I railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp. reported third quarter net income $506 million, up 10 percent compared to t... CSX changes keep rolling with executive management shake-ups Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad CSX Corp. has hired a new chief operating officer to take on the responsibilities of two executiv... Pilot launches new ground, air cargo transport offerings to Mexico Transportation and logistics service provider Pilot Freight Services has launched its new ground cargo transport service between the U.S. a... UPS profits slip in Q3 despite rising revenues UPS posted a net profit of 1.2 billion in the third quarter of 2017 on revenues of $15.9 billion, according to the company's most recent fi... Logistically to use SMC3 rate, transit time tools The cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Logistically has integrated less-than-truckload (LTL) rating and transit ti... Commerce finds steel wire rod dumped on U.S. market The Commerce Department haspreliminarily determined that steel wire rod from Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine and t...

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OCTOBER 26, 2017
ARA fuel oil stocks rise 77,000 mt on delayed VLCC loading: data Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 77,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday to 1.334 million mt Fuel oil blendstocks face glut in Med on reduced Russian M-100 exports The drop in volumes of Mazut-100 exported from Russian Black Sea to the Mediterranean in October has slashed demand for the blend stocks needed to produce on-spec marine fuel oil. UPDATE: St. Petersburg MGO differential at seven-month low as demand weakens Marine gasoil in St. Petersburg sank to a seven-month low against benchmark ICE low sulfur gasoil futures Wednesday Novorossiisk bunkers' discount to Istanbul widens amid divided market forces S&P Global Platts assessed 380 fuel oil at the Russian Black Sea port at $357/mt delivered Wednesday, $37/mt below the level at Istanbul. St Petersburg MGO differential at 7-month low as demand weakens External: Wired Bunkering Ukraine's Milestone Shipping seeks damages against Patriot vessel owner The company is claiming $208,000, an estimated value of the bunker fuel onboard the dry bulk carrier. SOUTH KOREA DATA: Sep oil products demand up 3% on year at 2.57 mil b/d Driven by firm demand for transportation fuels amid a continuing decline in Bunker-C fuel consumption. CHINA DATA: Sep residual fuel imports fall 4% on month to 1.56 mil mt China imported 1.13 million mt of fuel oil in September, down 16.4% from August. ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings concluded for 2.265 mil mt traded in Sep RMG accounted for the bulk of the traded volume at 1.925 million mt. FUTURES: Crude steady following mixed US oil inventory data

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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