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10 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2018

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Long Beach creeps up on LA as LB rises 10.8pc vs LA's 1.3pc dip Pearl River Delta lags in Cosco Shipping Ports' April statistics SeaIntel sees blanked A-E sailings as peak season begins Haiphong container terminal can now dock 14,000-TEUers Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding files for bankruptcy Port of Virginia April volume drops 2.6pc to 219,281 TEU Delays in inland moves negate European automation gains CEVA profit soars 18pc to US$66 million, sales up 12pc US futures markets brighten on hopes of US-China trade thaw Bangladesh to build 126 kilometres railway to India Ethical financiers withdraw funds from beach scrappers Hong Kong's cargo up 4.8pc in April to 426,000 tonnes India moves to prepare air cargo terminal security plan Dnata profit up 8.3pc to US$353 million as sales rise 7pc

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MAY 16, 2018
APL again recognised as 'Best Shipping Line in the Trans-Pacific' Britannia P&I Club's annual loss prevention seminar held in Mumbai Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations, 2018 Exports increase in dollar & INR terms in April 2018 'Standard Operating Procedure' to be followed for Export and Import at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), JNCH PSA wins two awards at AFLAS Cabinet approves development of 'Freight Village' in Haryana Snowman Logistics highlights profitable quarter Two more states adopt e-Way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods India asks Iran to accept rupee payment Rise in global protectionism seen leading to higher interest rates

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EU supporting intermodal transport in Czechia Europa setting ambitious targets Nautilus puts Trescastro in the lead Duisburg's startup platform increasingly popular Silk Way West links up Baku and Belgium 48 HGV loads of dairy products per day 20 candles for Sovereign Yang Ming witnesses weak Q1 Qatar Cargo and EFL intensify relations Expanding on many fronts DHL introduces My Supply Chain More Chinese goods flowing through Valenciaport New China train en route to Iran WTO report on EU compliance in Airbus dispute Norway and Finland beat Sweden Kukla restructuring in Italy

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MAY 16, 2018
CMA CGM aims to become shipping's 'digital leader' Insurers need a catastrophe-free 2018, underwriter warns Caution expected to give way to optimism on krone shipping bond market Bob Sanguinetti named new UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Sinokor goes big on dry bulk with Newcastlemax orders IMO debates need to modernise regulatory process Sembmarine announces departure of COO, Ong Poh Kwee Logistics acquisitions push up COSCO Shipping International profits Borr Drilling expands further with five Keppel resale rigs As tanker rates slump, VLCC newbuilding orders mount Weak OSV market erodes TTA profit HMM makes incentive payments to boost morale

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MAY 16, 2018
MSC first carrier to withdraw Iran services as US gets set to reimpose sanctions Cargo hit by customs delays as Brazil officials stage new walk-out Booming Chengdu attracts major logistics players DHL and Lufthansa Wave of new ULCV capacity will put more pressure on Asia-Europe trades Market Insight: The potential for another Hanjin is still there, right? Europe's smaller cargo airports scramble to grab China trade from major gateways Boost in exports from California ports stems from trade unease Gino Niella joins business development team at FCS Oceans GPA's Bob Sanguinetti to be new UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Kim Overman becomes Uniserve's first group chief operating officer

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MAY 16, 2018
Newsport News Shipbuilding authenticates keel of SSN 794 Conrad reports first quarter results WSF's hybrid electric ferry conversion draws international attention Havyard christens first battery powered ferry with Autocross solution Hydrex carries out more underwater propeller cone fin installations Van Oord orders LNG fueled hopper dredge duo at Singmarine Container shipping giant stops taking bookings for Iran Coast Guard Sector NY responds to collision

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MAY 16, 2018
Collaboration is necessary for IMO to address challenges of the next decade Shipping stakeholders foresee an important role for the IMO in preparing for transformation Iran sanctions effectively back already, P&I specialist warns North Group's Mike Salthouse warns against reliance on grace period IMO forum shines a light on a growing divide within the UN agency A split is opening up owing to the rush towards digitalisation, which assumes all countries can afford it and that... Box freight rates could rise by 30% on low-sulphur requirements Following the introduction of the IMO's 0.5% sulphur cap in January 2020, the LNG option is looking like the most... Contargo to serve fewer terminals at Rotterdam and Antwerp because of congestion Intermodal operator seeks to limit impact of congestion issues on its barge services at Rotterdam and Antwerp by restricting its service to individual seaport... MSC halts Iran services as sanctions start to bite Container line calls a halt to new bookings from Iran but confirms limited services during wind-down period NDRC gives approval for OOIL acquisition The last pre-condition yet to be met is the go-ahead from China's Ministry of Commerce HNA refund guarantee revives Sinokor-Jinhai newbuild deal The 20-newcastlemax deal consists of four firm ships and 16 optional units agreed in a letter of intent in early... V.Ships hires Kayser for management role Franck Kayser, formerly of CMA CGM, Nile Dutch and Maersk, has been appointed regional director of the ship management group DSME stays in the black as operations stabilise Seoul-listed shipbuilder benefits from lower labour costs because of restructuring Viewpoint: Customs partnership has border appeal Proposal would mean freight is not subject to new customs controls at those ports dealing with EU traffic Fears grow for Yang Ming and HMM as carrier consolidation reaches 'end game' Entering the group of super carriers is a 'tall order', SeaIntel chief executive says Iran and China disagree over cause of Sanchi disaster, report shows A final report has been delivered to London while disagreement on the incident cause remains, said China's Ministry of Transport Sanguinetti named as UK Chamber of Shipping's new chief executive Remit is likely to include the advent of new revenue-generating lines of business and expanding the chamber's core training and... EU to unveil proposal for port reporting harmonisation The Commission's suggestion is expected on May 17 and would be subject to the approval of the European Parliament and... Statoil ordered to pay for COSL rig cancellation Statoil was reported to pay more than $490m to COSL for its termination of the rig service ITF puts smaller tug crew and safety concerns at Panama Canal under spotlight The canal authority has launched investigations into 22 tug captains in what it calls a labour dispute HMM stays in the red amid weak rates and higher fuel price South Korean carrier forecasts an increase in cargo volumes as it enters the traditional high season in the second and... Navios Holdings plans to buy chartered-in vessels Greek player posts better first quarter results on higher bulker earnings and a new terminal

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MAY 16, 2018
Class B is new 'A' in tight LA-LB warehousing market CSX to end domestic intermodal service to Detroit Blockchain theory's path to reality in shipping beset by details and distrust Fuel, truck costs lift trans-Pac annual service contracts Convoy opens door for small truckers to drop and hook JNPT eyes slashing rail cargo free time to reduce dwell time

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MAY 16, 2018
Morgan Stanley: IMO 2020 to bring $90 oil Investment bank sees sharp increase in demand, and prices, as shipping moves to low-sulphur fuel. Hudson Shipping seeks $1.3m in demurrage Illinois bulker operator is suing Dubai-based Phoenix Global for 70 days of delays involving a shipment of bulk wheat from Russia to Bangladesh. ITF calls out Panama Canal tug operations Leading maritime union says it wants to Authority to 'engage in constructive dialogue' on safety. AVIC's profit grows in first quarter Singapore-listed shipbuilding group sees major revenue boost in project financing, ship-design and shipbuilding segments. Hunter to tap $65m in private stock offer Newly launched VLCC venture seeks first funds as part of newbuilding programme for seven tankers. Corpetrolsa orders three Damen tugs Transaction represents Ecuadorian tanker owner's first purchase of tugboats. Saverys family firm CMB tipped for aframax tanker order Deal with shipyard in the Philippines would be first independent crude venture for family in many years. Ocean Yield adds bond purse to cash from equity raise Oslo-listed shipowner taps debt capital markets to boost war-chest. Shell fixes Siem PSV until 2025 Major decides to keep dual-fuel Siem Pride for the long-term. Nordic American Tankers widens loss UPDATE: Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell raises earnings forecast while maintaining underperform rating. Navios Maritime Containers sets course for US stock listing Papers filed with US regulators as swap from Oslo to New York takes shape. Director steps up to lead Oceanteam Board member Diederik Legger to be interim CEO of restructuring OSV owner. Ince: bulker was hit by missile off Yemen Turkish owner says Russian wheat cargo undamaged by attack. Van Oord orders dredger double Dutch owner has option for third TSHD at Keppel in Singapore. UK Chamber brings in Sanguinetti as CEO Gibraltar Port Authority boss replacing Guy Platten. Borr Drilling banks $350m as growth phase nears end Convertible bond raise closes quickly as Troim-backed vehicle funds five more rigs. Evergreen profit shrinks in costly quarter Gap between revenue and operating expenses narrows for Taiwanese line. Statoil changes name, inks deals with Dof, Akastor Norwegian major becomes Equinor as it signs up OSV companies. Caspian Sea tanker trade tipped for growth Bigger ships likely as pipeline flow increases, Caspian Shipping says. Gener8 investors set to vote on Euronav deal Euronav says it is currently only 3% short of getting $504m takeover through. ASL Marine trims losses in third quarter Cost cutting helps to stem the red ink at Singapore-listed offshore vessel shipyard group. OCP vows to keep shipping Western Saharan cargoes Moroccan producer believes NM Cherry Blossom phosphate seizure was "isolated event." Danko Koncar closing in on Arctech yard Croatian tycoon aiming to seal another takeover in shipbuilding sector. High-Q enters VLCC into Navig8 pool Tanker jointly owned by Wah Kwong and Teekay has just come off long-term Cosco charter. DSME sees first quarter profit dip on forex losses South Korean shipbuilder helped by restructuring efforts and sale of four drillships. Keppel confirms jack-up sales to Borr Drilling Tor Olaf Troim-backed vehicle to pay about $745m for former Transocean ordered rigs.

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MAY 16, 2018
DSV Air & Sea Panama opens for business DSV opened the doors of its new office in Panama on Wednesday. "It is a strategic decision to move into Panama. Many of our customers use ... Maersk doubling fees for canceled, rolled cargo Maersk Lines said it is increasing both the fee charged shippers that book outbound cargo from China on its online portal ship.maerskline.c... Industry Insider: Seeing the future of logistics Although "image analytics" may sound like yet another intimidating technological buzzword, the term has been around since the 1940s, first ... Lawmakers push for foreign investment reform Trump administration officials continued to push legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) on Tuesday a... Massport seeks gantry crane buyer The Massachussetts Port Authority is soliciting interest from the private sector to purchase three Neopanamax container cranes to be used a... Judge strikes down Oakland coal ban A federal judge on Tuesday invalidated an effort by Oakland, Calif., to prevent the export of coal through a planned new bulk materials ter... U.S.-EU aircraft dogfight ending? A nearly 12-year dogfight between the United States and the European Union over alleged government subsidies for their respective aircraft ... Mount Vernon shipments drive Indiana ports record The Ports of Indiana report setting a record for first-quarter shipments, handling 3.2 million tons at all three ports in Q1. The Port of ... Commerce, Science and Transportation markup set The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold an executive session at 10 a.m. Tuesday to consider the followi...

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MAY 16, 2018
Shipowners spooked by US sanctions could hurt flows of Iranian crude to Europe European refiners are already experiencing difficulties in shipping Iranian crude ConocoPhillips takes 'slow approach' to Permian development: CEO ConocoPhillips for now is taking a slow approach to development of unconventional oil and gas in the booming but complex Permian Basin Record-high US crude exports pull stocks lower US crude exports jumped by 689,000 b/d last week to 2.566 million b/d, a record high ICE Brent/WTI spread at multi-year high as US output rises The ICE Brent/WTI spread increased Wednesday to its widest level since April 2015 Fuel oil demand saw Q1 pick-up in Iraq, dips in Egypt, Pakistan: IEA The Iraqi power generation sector's demand for fuel oil rose in the first quarter while Egypt and Pakistan saw lower use Bunker traders brace for possible disruption from weather at Shanghai North Asian bunker fuel traders are bracing themselves for possible disruption to bunkering First Suezmax vessels booked to take HSFO east from Rotterdam for May, June The first Suezmax vessels for May and June were heard by shipping sources on subjects late Tuesday to load high sulfur fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore Lack of cutter stocks eats into European RMG 380 CST reserves: traders Fuel oil traders have pinned a marginally tighter market for popular bunker fuel grade RMG 380 CST in Europe External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

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

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

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