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March 7, 2018

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APL launches premium Shanghai-LA service to help airfreight shippers 3,000th neopanamax transits Panana Canal as popularity grows Box volumes at US Southeast ports on the rise with new Asia services Containers fall from Maersk ship off North Carolina in heavy seas CN hunts for new CEO after abrupt exit by Luc Jobin CMA CGM drops Djibouti northbound call in revised Swahili Express service MOL introduces cutting-edge stowage planning for car carriers Smart engines in smart ships from HHI-WinGD promise savings for owners HKIA becomes sixth in the world to be certified to handle delicate medical cargo Cathay Pacific links up with Kazakhstan's Air Astana Algerian minister confirms bids submitted for air cargo market tender

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MARCH 6, 2018
CMA CGM revises Swahili Express service rotation CMA CGM unveils its customer centricity strategy HMM to adopt cloud-based next-generation system Maersk Line announces export cargo acceptance at ICD Sachana for Mundra & Pipavav on carrier haulage Maritime women to benefit from new leadership course APM Terminals Mumbai implementing Vehicle Booking System to efficiently handle import evacuations Chennai Port sets new rock phosphate handling record JNPT receives National Sectoral Excellence Award for Best Port of India Govt will extend every support to increase Indian investments in Europe: MoS External Affairs How much has India's foreign trade been impacted due to turmoil in the gems & jewellery sector?

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Bolivia wants to be on track Benelux e-CMR trial highlights massive cost cuts Robots for Geodis warehouse Support for port of Lae in Papua Neuguinea Schaeffler names new board member for logistics New member of Blockchain in Transport Alliance ABC 'fast tracks' motorbikes for world championship Freight exchange handles 1.4 billion t of freight Serve Air incident in Lubumbashi UP upgrades Texan transport infrastructure Role merger at GAC Americas E-classification à la Bureau Veritas CMA CGM creating "garden of Eden" for clients Kuehne + Nagel sets up two innovation centres President of UPS international becomes COO New locomotives for cross-border services HKIA now Iata CEIV Pharma certified

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MARCH 6, 2018
Concern rises among US ports on trade tariffs ESPO pleads with Brexit negotiators to preserve short sea 'fluidity' USD70 million damages win by Loki Owning quashed IMO celebrates 70 years as shipping's guiding beacon DP World strikes deal with Ethiopia after seizure of Djibouti terminal South Gyeongsang in suspense as assessment of struggling yards completed Wah Kwong appoints new CEO

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MARCH 6, 2018
Launch of Ocean Buying Group could be a boost for smaller shippers Online platforms the great disruptor for traditional forwarders GSL takes major impairment hit in 2017, but stays bullish about recovery Oman - perfectly placed to be on the runway to success Chinese giant HNA to axe 100,000 jobs; a quarter of its workforce Chief of Canadian National Luc Jobin in 'abrupt' departure

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MARCH 6, 2018
Navy and USCG release polar icebreaker RFP Viking Ocean to build up to six more ships at Fincantieri R-R calls new situational awareness system a "game changer" New Ice Class designs from OSD target arctic development support Alfa Laval adds connectivity to PureSOx New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval Bureau Veritas names new passenger ship and ferry project leader

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MARCH 6, 2018
APL and Hapag-Lloyd warn shippers low-sulphur fuel costs will be passed on APL's Nicolas Sartini warns customers to expect higher rates to cover container carriers' increased fuel bills as Hapag-Lloyd claims costs... Nixon signals new ships for ONE from 2020 Ocean Network Express chief executive Jeremy Nixon says the new line has the tonnage it needs for the next two... CSET's stock market woes overshadow $850m fundraising Company faces balancing finance requirements for 16 new tankers on order with undervalued stock Norden presents optimistic outlook for 2018 despite Trump threats Danish owner plans to be "agile" amid signs of optimism in dry bulk and product tanker markets, says chief executive... Eagle Bulk, Norden post best earning in years: bulker results round-up Latest reporting: Norden, Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk Weak spot rates plague Navigator's fourth-quarter results: tanker results round-up Latest reporting: Navigator Holdings, Golar LNG and BW LPG BW LPG to start $15m share buyback programme Company to buy back up to 4m common shares and hold them as Treasury stock Korean banks post 348% net profit surge amid maritime industry recovery Domestic banks posted net profits hitting Won11.2trn in 2017, a 348% increase from the previous year MISC probed by Malaysian anticorruption authorities Shipping firm is fully co-operating with the investigations Cheniere starts 20-year LNG supply contract with GAIL Gas to be supplied from the Sabine Pass liquefaction facility in Louisiana Trump's trade tariffs threaten US growth agenda IHS Markit economist has harsh words for US president's tactics in light of proposed import duties on steel and aluminium Japan Marine United gets new chief executive New chief executive Chiba Kotaro takes the reins from Mishima Shinjiro from April 1 Women in Latin American maritime sector offered UN course About 50 women will be invited to attend a leadership course at the end of the year LPG long-term shipping outlook positive on growing US exports Tonne-mile growth has been robust over the past five years, says BW LPG chief executive Martin Ackermann Shanghai Salvage awarded Kea Trader recovery contract SSC will have resources on site 30 days before it takes over from Ardent IMO celebrates 70th anniversary Queen Elizabeth visited IMO headquarters on Wednesday Box lines told to focus on service rather than price as market recovers Maersk chief economist says box lines should focus more on meeting the changing needs of customers now that supply and... Euroseas returns to profitable ways as merger talks continue Greek owner now discussing with 'several parties' as it seeks to separate dry bulk and boxship fleets Shares in Asia feel the heat of trade war threat Japan and Hong Kong shares slide on US president Donald Trump's threat of steel and aluminium tariffs

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MARCH 6, 2018
Maersk ship blaze leaves four crew missing off Salalah Sri Lanka Ports: Prepare for alliance-free mega-carriers Trade disputes, trucking crunch threaten fledgling US export gains ONE's Nixon: Profitable container lines bring market stability RoadOne buys Jarvis to boost Northeast US shipper service Hapag-LLoyd joins CargoSphere's digital rate-processing system Lawmakers urge US Army Corps to fund Charleston dredging São Paulo finds officers at fault for boxes lost overboard VIDEO: Fiscal policy, protectionism inject economic uncertainty APM Terminals deploys vehicle booking service to cut JNPT turn times TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure FMC to investigate 'unfair' detention-demurrage claims

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MARCH 6, 2018
Cruise executives see overtourism as an issue Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald calls it the "top" problem in the cruise industry. China Cosco chairman bangs consolidation drum Terminals and other shipping assets set to follow Orient Overseas deal, chairman explains. Gulf Navigation stops at $100m Rights issue completed but Dubai owner decides against public offering. Sterling Global expands with surveyor takeover UK group buys Geoff Waddington & Partners. Norden targets best of both worlds in dry bulk Chief executive spots opening for significant expansion of bulker operating platform. CSET snaps up PetroChina tanker fleet for $82m Cosco company will own 51% of product carrier owner after capital injection. Provisions down as lending rises at DSF Danish lender boosted customer numbers by 10% in 2017. Hafnia Management hops into second spot with growth spurt Danish pool operator has added three new owners this year, Engholm says. Shanghai Salvage confirmed for Kea Trader job Chinese salvor to remove broken boxship from Pacific reef. Grupo TMM boosted by shipping spin-off Transfer of maritime division to bondholders results in big Q4 gain. Frontline fires as DNB Markets turns bullish on tankers Oslo-listed owner sees stock climb as DNB tips VLCC rates to double and resale values to climb accordingly. HHI robots to shape hulls for first time Automated system will work on steel plates at Ulsan yard in Korea. Norden snaps losing streak with further profit set for 2018 Danish owner latest to end a long run of red ink with new forecast set for this year. IEA: gasoil demand spike won't last Energy agency believes post-2020 boost will fade as owners switch to new fuel types. BW LPG to buy back $15m of stock VLGC owner targets up to 2.8% of the company's shares on Oslo market. GTLK Europe plots $100m finance fund Russian-owned vessel leasing company to expand operations in Dublin. Malaysia's MISC embroiled in bribery scandal Shipowner's offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor said to have been raided by authorities. Sardashti takes the helm at NITC Iranian tanker giant's commercial director appointed managing director as Siroos Kianersi leaves after less than two years. Eagle Bulk Shipping ends 2017 in the red Supramax specialist makes further progress on back of updated fleet and streamlined operations. DeepOcean seals more work from Statoil Norwegian owner says contract preparations to start later this year with execution set for 2019/2020. Navigator profit lower as rates still weak Leading player in the midsize gas ship sector, though, beats estimates for the fourth quarter.

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MARCH 6, 2018
Descartes looks for more acquisitions amid strong balance sheet Descartes Systems Group recorded strong financial results in fiscal year 2018, which ended Jan. 31, 2018, with substantial increases in net... FMC to launch detention, demurrage investigation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de... Upcoming elections a cue to negotiate NAFTA quickly, Lighthizer says U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during the closing NAFTA Round 7 press conference in Mexico City on Monday voiced the need for ... ITC: U.S. welded pipe producers harmed by imports The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined there is a "reasonable indication" that domestic producers of large diameter p... Executive Moves: UPS and BDP International UPS has appointed Jim Barber to chief operating officer. He most recently served as president of UPS International since 2013, with respon... Trump nominates Fuchs, Schultz to STB President Donald Trump has nominated Patrick J. Fuchs and Michelle A. Schultz to serve five-year terms as members on the U.S. Department of... RoadOne acquires Jarvis Trans RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said it has acquired the New England regional intermodal transport services provider Jarvis Trans Inc. Financia... Transpacific contract rate outlook appears foggy Beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and other industry experts are divided over what direction contract freight rates in the transpacific trade ... NEWS FLASH: FMC initiates detention, demurrage investigation The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Monday voted to launch an investigation into the liner carrier industry's practice of assessing de...

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MARCH 6, 2018
YPF inks MOU with Statoil as drilling picks up in Argentina shale Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Norway's Statoil have signed a memorandum of understanding to look at opportunities in Argentina's oil and natural gas sector, a company source said Tuesday, as more companies bet on the country's shale for production growth. Chevron raises Permian production outlook as it adds acreage US oil major Chevron raised its outlook for Permian Basin production and reserve growth through 2020 as it reduces costs, adds acreage holdings, and increases well efficiency, company executives said Tuesday on Chevron's 2018 analyst day webcast. CERAWEEK: Russia not joining OPEC, but wants relationship maintained: minister Russia is not seeking to become a member of OPEC, but will continue working closely with the producing group CERAWEEK Permian output may double within five years: Texas regulator Oil production in the Permian Basin could more than double within five years, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton said in an interview on the sidelines of CERAWeek by IHS Markit. CERAWEEK: US regulators now a partner to oil and gas producers: Zinke US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told a major energy conference Tuesday that the Trump administration was actively working to boost oil and natural gas production by easing regulation and opening up more federal lands and waters to drilling. Bunkering resumes at Gibraltar, Algeciras as bad weather eases Bunkering operations have resumed at the ports of Gibraltar and Algeciras in the west Mediterranean following their suspension due to poor weather, spokesmen for the port authorities confirmed Tuesday. Winter weather delays discharging of LPG cargoes in Mohammedia, Morocco Bad weather in the West Mediterranean has delayed discharging of VLGCs carrying butane to Morocco, the largest consumer market for the product in the region, according to market sources. Oil futures nearly flat ahead of weekly US inventory data Oil futures were little changed Tuesday, tracking fluctuations on the US stock markets between positive and negative territory as traders await further signs about the White House's direction on trade policy. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FOB Singapore 10 ppm cash differential flips to negative territory on soft demand There is lacklustre demand for 10 ppm gasoil in the region, due to less demand or there being limited outlets, a trader said Malaysia's MISC probed for alleged power abuse, bribery: report MISC said the company was extending its fullest support and co-operation to the MACC. Dubai crude structure dips into contango in well-supplied spot market The spread between May cash Dubai and same-month Dubai swaps flipped into a contango of 5.5 cents/b Monday, Platts data showed. Brent/Dubai calendar 2020 spread widens to record high as market prices in IMO regulation Demand for distillate-rich grades to make LSFO to meet the new specs set forth by the IMO is also expected to increase, sources said. Tanker voyage marks start of 20 year Cheniere-Gail deal The LNG tanker was scheduled to set sail a ceremony Monday to mark the occasion at Sabine Pass. FUTURES: Crude inches up on positive demand outlook In its latest report, IEA forecast that global oil demand will climb to 104.7 million b/d in 2023 from 97.8 million b/d in 2017 Iran wrestling to bolster oil market share Iran is offering a discount in freight rates to Indian refiners while in China it is selling crude in the local Yuan currency.

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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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