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March 14, 2018

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Major shipping carriers' consolidation nears end: Lars Jensen Port Tracker report indicates growth, but fears 'tariff war' talk HK economy could be victim of China-US steel tariff war Death toll from Maersk Honam fire rises to five, shipping line says DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure Djibouti signs port deal with Singapore's PIL after DP World expelled Singapore's Blue Water Forwarding wins long-sought Houston contract Special arrangements for Hong Kong-Philippines yacht race Cathay Pacific forecast to face estimated loss of US$357m in 2017 US CBP comes up with strategy to deal with e-commerce rapid growth Panalpina's Boehringer to lead strategic customer development

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MARCH 13, 2018
ONE announces new services between Indian Ocean / Subcontinent, Middle East & Europe Remains of three of the four missing crew members found on board Maersk Honam WISTA International appoints Diversity Committee List of UNNATI initiatives for Major Ports New tariffs seen threatening import growth at container ports in US Operationalisation of "one time default intimation" to shipping lines by DPD importers at JNCH Project to boost all-round performance of Major Ports being expeditiously implemented V. O. Chidambaranar Port achieves new high in container handling E-way required only where value of consignment exceeds INR 50,000 Input tax refund to exporters being speeded up Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable to deliberate on key issues in cargo & logistics

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Not everything has a flow in it Driverless trucks on roads in Atlanta area Champ Cargosystems joins Air Cargo Belgium Women's logistics network in Switzerland too A payload giant for narrow city roads Geodis puts air & ocean online Huettemann ups turnover and expands DHL linking up infrastructure in Vienna Tender launched for Portugal - Spain railfreight line ACL Airshop expands globally Lateral development of Rotterdam's 2017 market share DFDS redesigns Italian business New Stef service proving popular OOCL accomplishes turnaround Dnata implements i-Cargo system from IBS Rail line reopens between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Hanon moves to online freight payment specialist

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MARCH 13, 2018
Dutch flag vessels nearing government approval for use of private armed guards Is there appetite for innovation in freight derivatives? CMA 2018 Commodore Sabrina Chao stresses importance of Asian shipping How Singapore, the world's top maritime hub, can raise its ship finance game Profit potential looms large at CMA HMM drops options on five VLCCs KSP restructures Vietnam services Korean region in jobs crisis over STX O&S and Sungdong New capital mix implies higher foreclosure risk in next slump

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MARCH 13, 2018
How blockchain can play a life-saving role in the war against fake medication Calmer waters for box trades this year as supply:demand ratio evens out IATA presents the FACEs of the future, as the air cargo industry evolves Insurers brace for multi-million-dollar claims as Maersk Honam is towed to port Waymo, Uber, Starsky, Embark and Tesla out of stealth mode App to improve working conditions in Bangladesh has good intentions... New cool chain facilities take Dallas Fort Worth a step closer to its goal

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MARCH 13, 2018
Bordelon adds 65 t SMTS crane to PSV to create ULIV VIDEO: Fincantieri starts Silver Spirit stretch Joe Hudspeth to join BAE Systems Power & Propulsion Solutions GD Electric Boat gets $696 million for Virginia class long lead material Wiernicki to CMA: New normal means nothing is normal Canadian shipyard demonstrates its LNG conversion capabilities I-Tech moves to strengthen Selektope supply chain

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MARCH 13, 2018
If the downturn can't go on forever, it still has teeth Michael Gove might just be right about experts, at least when it comes to shipping Shipowners are not asking for autonomous shipping, technology companies are pushing it While renewed development in shipping is to be welcomed, there is little demand from shipping for autonomous vessels, other than... Open-loop scrubbers could be obsolete in five years A crackdown by green-leaning European countries on current waste standards from open-loop scrubbers could render them obsolete in five years Lighthouse says final Bottiglieri court decision is 'still pending' Banks' acceptance of Bain-GBSC package is valid only if rival is ruled out, says Italian-Greek joint venture GPH bullish on future ahead of Turkish recovery Chief executive is optimistic on a potential concession in Cuba and adamant Turkish ports will flourish in two years KMTC and SITC to launch joint Japan-Thailand service New service, to be called VTX3, will launch on April 15 Intertanko chairman advocates revision of Worldscale system Worldscale identified as barrier to prompt hire payment and a liquid futures market US told to stay out of IMO greenhouse gas debate Unhelpful focus on IMO process could stymie completion of crucial carbon reduction strategy at the eleventh hour, warns ICS secretary-general... Parker Harrison named Wista US president Crowley vice-president of procurement takes over helm of networking group from Total Marine Solutions president Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons Cyclones hammer grounded Kea Trader Ruptured halves collide and limited oil leaks Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers chief stands down Han Guomin retires having been at the helm of the company for nearly 10 years Global box traffic makes a strong start to the year Volumes up 5.1%, but east-west majors see contrasting fortunes South Korea to subsidise two cities hit hard by shipbuilding woes Government sets up a special Won130bn loans fund for businesses and extends expiry dates for existing loans CIMC to issue shares in Hong Kong amid restructuring Proposed issue comes after the company gave up on its private placement on the Shenzhen bourse due to changed market... TEN's operating performance still strong in 2017: tanker results round-up Latest reporting: TEN, Overseas Shipholding Group, International Seaways and Torm

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MARCH 13, 2018
FEU Asia-US West Coast spot rates fall below $1,000 Brazil deploys troops to reduce Rio de Janiero cargo robberies US truck spot rates hit second-strongest in two decades Road work, year-end cargo rush cause JNPT truck back-up LA-LB's PierPass inches toward flat but lower fee Puerto Rico's shipments focus on relief, not infrastructure upgrades China-Europe rail link gets Rotterdam thinking Analysis: Domino effect grips US intermodal industry

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MARCH 13, 2018
Rosco's buyer? It's not GoodBulk Sources rule out John Michael Radziwill-led vehicle as buyer of 11-unit fleet as puzzle deepens. Robo-shipping's safety still an issue Industry has not developed means to control autonomous ships that malfunction in open waters, according to experts. Shipping M&A is no game, or maybe it is Advisor on Euronav-Gener8 deal walks through rationale behind mergers and acquisition deals. Scrubber users will have to buy fuel on term contracts Owners will no loner be able to buy high-sulphur fuel oil for their exhaust gas scrubber-laden ships on spot market due to future lack of such fueling stations, an expert with ExxonMobil says. US judge issues restraining order against Aegean Marine deal Shareholder vote on Melissanidis is 'sacrosanct', court says. US Coast Guard readies to enforce IMO 2020 Rear admiral puts shipowners on notice that regulatory regime will only get stricter as new areas come into focus. New fund puts dry bulk FFAs in public market New Jersey-based ETF manager looks to capitalise on growing interest in dry bulk markets. Greek bank forces sale of abandoned tanker National Bank of Greece tries to offload vessel formerly chartered by NewLead. Trafigura banks $400m from bond issue Trading giant Trafigura has tapped the US dollar senior bond market for the first time. Trafigura yesterday raised $400m via a five year bond, which will be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Ardmore: traders taking tonnage 'quietly' Proceeds will go towards refinancing EUR 607m ($751m) of bond debt due to mature in November 2018. It follows a $600m bond issued in Singapore in March last year Investor takes action against Uljanik Plovidba Croatian owner seeks to protect changes to company statutes. Navios Midstream VLCC veteran joins scrapping train Tanker owned by MLP reported to be heading for demolition in $17m deal. Tanker crew critically injured in blast Grolite Shipping vessel hit by explosion and fire in Malaysia. Navibulgar crewman dies in fire Bulgarian inhaled smoke after cabin blaze on ro-ro. Tsakos Energy Navigation eyes LNG newbuildings Price and settled technology make Korean newbuildings appealing to Greek shipowner. Tsakos: TEN to scrap VLCC or Intertanko will shoot me Chief executive says veteran tanker could sell for around $20m in this quarter or the next. OOIL CFO wary of Trump's trade war Alan Tung keeping close eye on how other countries will react to steel tariffs. Color Group eyes bonds after dropping IPO Norwegian ro-pax owner hitting the road as it lines up Oslo issue. Maersk declares general average after fire Partner MSC told all its boxes will be kept under control of adjuster RHL until security arrangements made. MSC starts con-ro run to Turkey Aponte-controlled group using two ships for Italy service. Navios Partners dividend arrives quicker than expected A reintroduction of dividend payments at Navios Maritime Partners has arrived faster than analysts were expecting. The New York-listed shipowner yesterday announced a new distribution of $0.08 per common unit at the same time as revealing a bulker buy. Noah Parquette of JP Morgan says the payments, which will start in May, had been anticipated to return at the end of the third quarter of 2018. Condor denies $3.42 per hour pay claim RMT union planning protest against alleged low pay for ferry workers. Monjasa launches bunker training scheme Danish fuel and tanker group recruiting for two-year course in changing sector. Two halves of Kea Trader smashed together Hold 3 "disintegrates" in heavy cyclones in South Pacific, while limited oil deposits escape stricken vessel. Tufton fund doubles fleet with boxship buys Deal takes spending on containerships to over $43m since London initial public offering. Hyundai Heavy raises $1.1bn in rights issue South Korean yard giant sees debt-to-equity ratio trimmed to 78% following fund raiser. Triyards launches search for new CFO Departure comes at critical time for Singapore-listed company as it looks to find new backer.

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MARCH 13, 2018
Southern California ports thrive in February The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both increased container throughput in February 2018 from 12 months earlier, the Southern Californi... Flake introduces bill to block steel, aluminum tariffs Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on Monday, introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump's "Section 232" tariffs on steel and aluminum f... Trump sends Tillerson packing President Donald Trump has removed Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. "Mike Pompe... NRF: U.S. container import growth slows in January Import volumes at major retail container ports in the United States grew 1.8 percent to 1.73 million TEUs in January 2018 compared with the... Remains found on board Maersk Honam The remains of three of the four missing Maersk Honam crew members have been found on board the vessel, Maersk Line revealed Monday. "Give... New freight audit tools for Haven The global transportation management software (TMS) provider Haven said Tuesday it has added new tools to its platform to automate freight ... CBP details e-commerce strategy U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week released a long-awaited strategy document for how the agency will contend with the secur... Trucking firm fined for overcharging Postal Service The U.S. Justice Department said Mt. Crawford, Va.-based Beam Bros. Trucking (BBT), and owners Gerald Beam and Garland Beam, have agreed to... FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

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MARCH 13, 2018
Florida remains in federal offshore oil, gas plan: US Interior chief US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Tuesday that federal waters offshore Florida remain in the proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plan Tillerson's departure imperils Iran deal, shifts path on Venezuela oil sanctions: analysts President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had removed Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, a move likely to end US involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and alter the administration's plans for sanctions on Venezuela NYMEX crude's April/May contango weighs on oil complex Oil futures fell Tuesday as support faded from US economic data as well as the exit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, giving way to pressure from crude's weaker term structure. NYMEX crude's April/May spread settled at a contango of 4 cents/b Tuesday, compared with a backwardation of 3 cents/b Monday. Japan seeks answers in light crudes, gasoil blending to meet IMO mandate Japanese refiners are preparing themselves to meet the IMO 2020 low-sulfur mandate through a plan that could involve processing lighter crudes and blending export-grade gasoil with high sulfur fuel oil to create a new marine fuel IMO 2020 compliance to be strong, WAF refiners to benefit: sources Compliance by the global refining and shipping industry is expected to be high once the IMO sulfur cap on bunker fuel emissions kicks off in 2020, delegates at the African Refiners Association said Tuesday. REFINERY NEWS: S Africa's Engen returns from planned maintenance: sources Uncertainty looms over extent of scrubber use ahead of IMO 2020 rule Pricing will be the ultimate deciding factor to determine the choice of bunker fuel, sources said. Singapore February bunker fuel sales gain 8% on year to 4.14 million mt Sales fell by 10.2% from January's levels. Singapore gasoil trading volumes spike to above 5 mil barrels The trades -- comprising 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- were at 4.27 million barrels for the week ended March 9. LNG tanker Patris scheduled to arrive at Cove Point terminal in April: Platts cFlow The BP chartered Patris is currently in the Arabian Sea and scheduled to arrive at Cove Point on April 9. FUTURES: Crude ticks lower on expected stock build Crude oil prices fell on concerns of surging US production and a slowing in exports could push inventories in the US higher, some analysts from ANZ said.

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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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