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BRIEFS

March 1, 2018

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CMA CGM to open temp-controlled warehouse at London Gateway Hong Kong's China Merchants to buy 50pc of Australia's Newcastle port BIMCO sees smooth sailing with US east coast imports shining brightly Kuehne + Nagel profit up 2.8pc to record US$787 million, sales up 11pc China now 2nd biggest importer of LNG as country switches from coal Maersk sees no future in autonomous ships, but they're coming Penang Port to start US$46 million expansion that includes dredging Nepal moves closer in economic ties to China, pulls away from India SF Airlines fleet tops 40 planes, plans own airport and marine piers Schiphol merges cargo and marketing units over shipper doubts Afghanistan looks to open air corridors to Singapore and Indonesia

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
APL enhances Asia-Latin America services Bahri adds third VLCC to its fleet this year MOL announces restructuring measures RCL Group registers significant profit increase in 2017 Karaikal Port integrates container services through coastal movement Key hub to commission largest ship-to-shore cranes Samudera Shipping & Tehama Shipping along with KICT are scaling new heights VOC Port achieves new single day cargo handling record Technology & better supervision called for to tackle banking malpractices

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Road refurbishment project in FYR Macedonia Maskort to lead Yusen Germany Eimskip's acquisitions pay off Cutting edge gear for 70,000 wagons by 2020 Putting an end to false freight data AA and United Cargo among XLA award winners North Carolina Ports pipes aboard trade director First train arrives at iPort Rail Three new services from APL TGL extends logistics premises Arvato: training for sending hazmat as airfreight Winds of change blowing hard at MOL Radical reorganisation at MOL Asian Pacific Airlines - and the growth goes on K + N notes growth on all fronts More railcar storage options in Chicago area

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Volumes up, margins down for Kuehne + Nagel Hard Brexit 'not a problem' for Danish operator DFDS Hapag-Lloyd triples operating result HSH Nordbank to be sold for EUR1 billion US export growth should clear skies for VLGC owners Weak start of year fails to dent product tanker market optimism Continued LNG supply growth paves way for higher seaborne volumes Radziwill linked with Rosco fleet acquisition Frontline's war chest ready to buy ships 'when the time comes' China's HNA Group sets up funds for Belt and Road investment Thoresen Thai Agencies profit surges, while Jinhui reports smaller loss Maersk's Tim Smith joins APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head Japan's MOL in major business reshuffle DSME scores VLCC trio More tankers sold for scrap as cash buyers bet on Pakistan Japan shipbuilders protest Korean yard refund guarantees

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd hangs onto its UASC customers, but its bottom line takes a hit ATSG wins 'substantial' gains as it delivers for Amazon, but denies pilot concerns Loss of cargo department at Schiphol a 'bad move' by Dutch airport Kuehne + Nagel investors disappointed with 2017 results, despite profit increase HMM confirms launch of AEX Asia-Europe service and Southampton call The F word: how freight forwarders spend their day CEVA Logistics 'aiming for pre-summer IPO' Dachser takes full control of Papp Italia to boost its European food network

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
NYC Ferry to add two new routes Satellite operator injects $4.5 million into KVH Republic of Korea Navy takes delivery of first Daegu class frigate Sea Machines expands leadership team Team Tankers to acquire Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic Are some expedition ship designs taking safety risks? Bureau Veritas now issuing e-certificates World Marine of Alabama completes $14 million USACE contract

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Songa Bulk shifts into profit Given the market recovery in the dry bulk sector, the Norway-based company has switched its chartering strategy, increasingly exposing itself... Team Tankers to buy two Laurin-linked MR units Move highlights consolidation in the chemical tanker sector German ship finance: They think it's all over The HSH Nordbank deal is a reminder how German shipowners had finance too easy, too cheap, for too long. The... Genco plans to follow other dry bulk operators to Copenhagen US-based dry bulk owner and operator plans to redraw credit facilities Golar LNG posts first quarterly profit since 2014 Tor Olav Trøim-chaired company's expansion across the LNG supply chain starts to bear fruit K+N reports major gains in 2017 But rates pressures lead to drop in full-year ocean freight earnings HSH Nordbank sold by state owners to buyout groups for $1.2bn Under the terms of the deal, Cerberus will hold a 40.3%, stake while JC Flowers, which already owns 5.1%, will... Harbour master Masoud rules out flow meters for Fujairah Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement award winner expects future growth from more vessels calls amid increasing capacity despite the 'Qatar situation' Confirmation of HSH Nordbank sell-off expected imminently Deadline for Brussels-ordered privatisation reached Cosco Shipping to acquire PetroChina tanker unit Chinese owner aims to expand market share backed by the oil giant's cargo sources BW LPG posts 'disappointing' results Spot exposure of the world's largest LPG tanker owner is higher this year amid lacklustre market mood Hapag-Lloyd reports revenue boost from UASC merger Pre-tax earnings rise more that threefold as volumes increase Fredriksen maintains Frontline's war chest for expansion Update: Frontline considers installation of scrubbers on some young vessels Affinity's Mark Williams resigns Partner and head of research quits for personal reasons, sources say Pacific Basin backs stricter environmental regulation Scrubber is not an effective solution, says chief executive Mats Berglund Transpacific braces for flood of capacity New and upgraded services set to push down spot rates and dampen contract negotiations MOL aims for efficiency and further growth with April restructuring Japanese shipping giant to introduce chief technical officer and chief financial officer South Korea-Japan rivalry continues in unmanned vessel development Japan has launched several subsidy programmes, while South Korea partners Denmark in a maritime digitalisation initiative DSME wins order to build three VLCC Order said to have come from Apollo Global Management Höegh LNG continues pursuit of long-term charter deals Company close to finalising several tenders, says chief executive Sveinung Støhle Putting safety back at the top of the agenda Digitalisation, the environment, and unmanned shipping have swept safety aside. Or have they? Jinhui stays watchful in spite of encouraging dry bulk outlook Company to scrutinise cargo flows as it deploys ships efficiently to maximise revenue Japan shipbuilding association denounces Korea's relaxation on refund guarantee SAJ says the move will prevent the removal of redundant capacity Australian authorities release vessel after removal of senior officers Vessel had been detained on concerns over crew welfare Star Bulk on the prowl for attractive acquisitions Optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2018 supported by return to profitability Ocean Yield adds five handysize vessels to its expanding fleet The timing for making new investments in shipping is excellent, says chief executive Lars Solbakken Seaspan back in the black for 2017 as box shipping industry picks up But revenue for the year comes in 5.3% lower year on year at $831.3m because of lower average charter rates... Genco plots fleet renewal plan Dry bulk operator looking to offload 15 older vessels UK Labour party to focus on increasing seafarer numbers Next generation of seafarers, harbourmasters and pilots should include more women and minorities, say UK Shadow Secretary of State for... Detained phosphates cargo from Western Sahara to be auctioned South African High Court rules in favour of independent Western Sahara movement as rightful owners of disputed cargo DryShips sees revenues multiply from larger, diversified fleet Greek owner cuts down adjusted loss for fourth quarter

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Congressmen revive effort to ban older trucks at NY-NJ US truckload shippers grapple with surcharges, rejected freight Kuehne + Nagel volumes rise in 2017, but margins narrow Hapag-Lloyd 2017 volume up on merger, but rates flat Maersk's Smith to join APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head CMA CGM starts cargo protection plan for Indian customers HMM plans mega-ship order for first half of 2018

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Bahri's earnings fall in soft spot market Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner sees higher bunker prices as it pulls in less revenue. Exxon sees shipping as 'vital' to energy future Oil major says future energy needs require shipping, but more low-carbon energy poses challenge. Golar returns to profit amid share price gain LNG vessel owner's share value increased by $7.20 from 12 months ago while revenue jumped 78%. Cargill sees scrubbers as IMO 2020 option Major charterer says dry bulk will be challenged when low-sulphur rules comes into force. Ocean Yield reloading after spending spree Oslo-listed leasing specialist launches private placement to fund more deals. Star Bulk posts profit as market rebounds Petros Pappas-led company's revenue jumped 70% primarily due to higher charter rates and average number of ships. Seacor returns to profit on higher top line New York-listed company's ocean transportation and logistics segment saw best improvement in part due to commissioning a new petroleum and chemical carrier. OSM in Mozambique training move Norwegian manager makes commitment to quality education. Frontline chief says 40 VLCCs may be scrapped in 2018 Robert Hvide Macleod's demolition "guess" comes as tanker owner scouts M&A openings. Grayling promises UK shipping revolution Transport secretary says Britain will be at forefront of technological changes. New HSH owners spinning off $7.3bn of bad loans Private equity funds forming new vehicle to strip legacy shipping portfolio from core bank as CEO Stefan Ermisch hails "new era" for lender. Fjord1 earnings dip despite revenue rise Per Saevik-backed owner hurt by lack of impairment reversal in fourth quarter. Skaugen seeks refinancing after losing Teekay ships New plan being worked on to replace previous debt restructuring after charters chopped. Team Tankers in $206m double deal with Laurin Promised consolidation move comes to life with Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic purchases. Hoegh seeks interim job for FSRU newbuilding Regas specialist is sticking with delayed projects in Chile and Ghana for its newbuildings Hapag-Lloyd books strong full-year figures German container line sees stronger market and UASC takeover boost performance. Germany sells off HSH for $1.2bn in landmark deal Cerberus and JC Flowers taking over German shipping lender, with GoldenTree, British Centaurus and BAWAG also involved. Lack of impairments boosts Seaspan Containership owner sees profit leap, with "big opportunities" ahead. Sea World master 'acted unilaterally' in dumping oil Greek bulker manager says guilty captain will leave company after jail term. Pacific Basin Shipping banks first profit since 2013 Early innings recovery in dry bulk pushes Hong Kong-listed shipowner back into the black. Tallink ups fourth quarter earnings Estonian ro-pax group boosted by higher passenger and freight figures. BW LPG says VLGC order flurry not 'frightening' Chief executive says there is still an overhang and investors should look to shares not ships. Eidesvik slashes loss as impairments fall Norwegian owner sees PSV tendering activity increasing so far in 2018. Glovis Spring refloated off China after grounding Glovis controlled car carrier waiting off Chinese coast to sail to repair yard HMM to order mega-ships in first half Korean owner wants bigger vessels for US and European runs. Sohmen-Pao and Ackermann see LPG market momentum Comments come as the VLGC market leader rings in weaker than expected fourth quarter loss. Fredriksen boosts Frontline firepower with loan extension Credit line now runs for an extra 12 months as tanker owner goes shopping at the bottom of the market. SolstadFarstad scoops deals for three PSVs Owner ties up vessels off UK with Spirit Energy and another charterer. MOL reveals new restructuring plan Japanese giant to split tanker operations and appoint first CFO. Hoegh LNG profit soars in fourth quarter But Norwegian owner decides to cut dividends to preserve investment capacity after project delays. DSME seals triple VLCC newbuilding order South Korean shipbuilder wins its first contract for large crude tanker tonnage for 2018. Jinhui maintains profitability in fourth quarter Shipowner says market has benefited from the improved balance between supply and demand. Pacific Radiance suspends trading in shares Company says voluntary move is designed to protect interests of each stakeholder group. Two ships attacked off Nigeria on same day Reefer and containership are the latest vessels to be targeted by pirates in Gulf of Guinea.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
MOL unveils restructuring plans Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) revealed Wednesday it will be restructuring operations effective April 1. The Oc... Hapag-Lloyd's 2017 growth fueled by UASC deal Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday that it handled more containers, had higher revenues and a significantly improved operating result for the full ... Executive Moves: NC Ports, Dayton Freight and University of Denver North Carolina Ports (NC Ports) has hired Benjamin M. Massa as its new director of carrier and trade development. Massa joins NC Ports fr... Commerce downgrades U.S. Q4 2017 GDP growth estimate United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per... NAFTA trade growth hits 14th straight month in December The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... HMM makes splash return to Asia-Europe trade South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has confirmed it will return to the Asia-Europe trade lane as a vessel operator st... NAFTA's impact on U.S. meat industry In the aggregate, agricultural supply chains are more sensitive than others to the impacts of trade policy changes. Agriculture industry r... Kuehne + Nagel posts strong growth in 2017 Kuehne + Nagel's latest financial statements released Wednesday revealed the global third-party logistics provider came out strong in 2017.... Commerce dents Chinese foil with duties The U.S. Commerce Department will begin assessing antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Chinese-made aluminum foil. Dumping ...

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Novorossiisk suspends bunkering operations on rough weather: sources Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been halted due to strong winds and rough seas. Gibraltar port authority suspends bunkering on bad weather Operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar have been suspended due to rough weather. US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks show build across all regions US fuel oil inventories for the week ended Friday rose from last week, and showed builds across all regions. FEATURE: Shipping industry doubts emission scrubber boost pre-2020 "There is a great deal of uncertainty even in our organization about how to prepare for this," Vitol's Chris Bake said. Japan reports suspected STS transfer of goods to N Korea-flagged ship in East China Sea The report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the fourth suspected transfer to a North Korean ship in recent weeks. FUTURES: Crude futures continue to trade lower in Asian morning A stronger dollar and comments from the head of the International Energy Agency, added to the bearish sentiment.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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