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BRIEFS

June 21, 2018

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APL to commence another China-Australia service (CA6) Problems with new operating system at Felixstowe being resolved Maersk consolidates reefer production in China and closes Chile plant New multipurpose terminal in Port Sihanoukville to open soon Google partners China's e-commerce giant JD.com Dimerco helps Chinese firm to display outsize cargo on time in Florida GDPR could complicate efforts to use blockchain in the global supply chain Cathay/Dragon's May cargo up 8.2pc to 175,074 tonnes Nippon Cargo Airlines fleet temporarily grounded SF Airlines gets the nod to launch Chengdu to Lhasa air cargo services

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JUNE 20, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk appoints Carolina Dybeck Happe as CFO CMA CGM makes changes to SAMWAF service Dachser Asia Pacific to expand direct LCL services Digital, analytics, automation seen to be among key drivers of container transport in the future NYK inks long-term contract with Kobe Steel ONE thanks the trade in India for their support Angre Port successfully handles project cargo UPCL in agreement with New Mangalore Port Trust V. O. Chidambaranar Port creates new coal-handling record Outlook for Indian logistics industry in FY19 Ten export promotion offices to be set up abroad soon

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Marseille-Fos is investing in the future New name for Trans-o-flex Hungary Successful premiere in Bremen Transport network expansion in Spain New cool connection to UAE ST Engineering opens new MRO facility in Florida Swift delivery service for bulky goods Transmec bites the "Golden Apple" Fedex Express orders 24 more Boeing freighters Services to/from Baltic Sea ports flourishing Noatum Terminal Malaga renews equipment Five new board members for The Swedish Club Hoyer steps up services in Australia 600 t of Turkish cherries fly to Norway MCI shuts down plant in Chile Use of southern Silk Road cuts transit time ABC awarded for Dutch-Russian contribution The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 20, 2018
Box-ship lessor Danaos Corp refinances debt to avert default Offshore sector continues to appeal to heavy lift players CMA CGM buys Containerships Oy to boost shortsea business Chartering giant Cargill vows to boost green focus Singapore taps technology to enhance maritime safety AP Moller-Maersk names new CFO Seoul offers financial aid for marine equipment makers Energy projects buoy MPP sector Polemis family to scrap fifth VLCC as Bangladeshi market firms Dry bulk tonne-mile boosts as East Asia's coal import surges

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JUNE 20, 2018
CMA CGM set to buy European shortsea specialist Containerships MSC to axe prestigious Eagle service as pressure grows on transpacific rates Air cargo feels the heat as US trucking rates soar after controversial ELD rule New $600m terminal will bring Laem Chabang bigger ships and more capacity FedEx places order for 24 new aircraft to modernise fleet as profits grow Elon Musk on edge after 'extensive' sabotage at factory Carolina Dybeck Happe to be next CFO at AP Møller-Maersk Should HMM stay with the 2M or go it alone?

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JUNE 20, 2018
Scottish shipbuilder gets EU funding for hydrogen fueled ferry project Why Scorpio Tankers is in no hurry to fit scrubbers C&C Marine and Repair expands its Belle Chasse shipyard Maersk names Carolina Dybeck Happe CFO CMA CGM swoops on Finnish based short sea specialist Old ferry finds new life as an artificial reef

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JUNE 20, 2018
Capital emerges as seller behind boxship deal with Navios Containers Flipping four ex-Hanjin ships would net Greek owner a handsome return if sale proceeds Aversion to mixed gas fleet sank Gas Ships spin-off plan Economou group has not ruled out public LNG play in the future US ports move to cut trucking turnaround times Several carriers have stopped offering haulage services for some markets because of trucking shortages and price hikes Trade war could add to carriers' transpacific troubles Little chance of improvement on transpacific trades if a full trade war breaks out Global sulphur cap is a revolution whose time has come A global limit of 0.5% sulphur in bunker fuel will come into force on January 1, 2020; the right option... Danish Ship Finance hires DVB's Brent-Petersen Financier sets up digital innovation unit to be led by prominent research head Christopher Rex Box lines' fuel surcharges are 'justified' Nearly all major carriers have announced 'emergency bunker surcharges' effective from either the start of June or July CMA CGM signs deal to acquire Containerships CMA CGM agrees deal with Container Finance to acquire container shipping and logistics business Containerships as well as holdings in... Inland ports help South Carolina move trucks off the roads South Carolina's Inland Port Dillon will take 45,000 container moves from truck to rail in its first year of operation MSC drops Felixstowe as IT-related delays continue MSC joins Hamburg Süd in cancelling calls to troubled UK terminal Paris MOU listing sheds light on alleged 'discrimination' Port state control data reveals that three IACS members are failing to meet quality standards expected of the international group... Daily Briefing Ecoships back in fashion as bunker costs rise \| Cexim becomes world's largest shipping lender \| Container carriers drive consolidation... Maersk appoints new chief financial officer Maersk appoints first woman to senior management team to take up role vacated by Jakob Stausholm in boardroom shake-up Noble agrees deal with key investor over restructuring Shareholders' equity in New Noble has increased from 15% to 20% LNG preferred as marine fuel but lack of infrastructure a challenge, survey shows Survey results show a clear recognition that stricter standards will open the door for cleaner marine fuels like LNG and... Japan's tax investors to provide more ship finance, says Crédit Agricole The amount provided by such Japanese operating leases in shipping is still dwarfed by that in aviation Chinese lessors face fierce European challenges in shipping Operating lease, second-tier clients and foreign yards become more acceptable to Chinese lessors nowadays

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JUNE 20, 2018
Shippers discuss peak season, intermodal, trade wars SSA Marine gets green light for Oakland expansion US exports most exposed in China-US trade dispute CMA CGM Containerships Ltd. buy another Europe footprint expansion Shaun Stevenson named CEO, president of Prince Rupert Port Authority Maersk to benefit from India's fast-track customs approval for APM Terminals Capacity-strapped shippers support US truck driver apprenticeships

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JUNE 20, 2018
Bunker supplier loses in another OW case Latest decision from a US federal court seen as further repudiation of suppliers' attempts to assert liens. DHT opts for spot on scrubber-ready vessels Tanker executives see the switch to a low-sulphur marine fuel as more opportunity than challenge. Middle East-China VLCC rates continue climb Rates advance for fifth consecutive day after major jump Tuesday, according to Baltic Exchange data. Helis to step down as head of USMMA Merchant Marine Academy's superintendent has taken an administrative post at the Maritime Administration's DC headquarters. Horizon lays eyes on second aframax Anthony E Comninos in talks to purchase yet another crude carrier. Norden sees digital driver to growth of Dry Operator Chief executive Jan Rindbo describes strategy as "high tech, high touch". Cargill steps up green agenda, but what does that mean for you? When one of the world's largest charterers of dry bulk tonnage says publicly it intends to lift its standards, those who ignore the message are likely to lose out Danaos refinances $2.2bn in debt Move will lower New York-listed boxship owner's debt by 25%. Bulker fire likely started on conveyor belt Firefighters reveal details of blaze on CSL ship in Australia. Economou selling bulkers from public and private fleets Two DryShips bulkers reported sold to Chinese interests, while Cardiff Marine vessel put on the sales block. GoodBulk and Navios: you're being watched Fate of two New York IPOs in next weeks will send a signal to others who would like to rake in other people's money. CMA CGM buying Finland's Containerships French giant agrees to take over owner with 15-strong fleet, plus four LNG-ready newbuildings. HMM signs letters of intent for new boxships Korean owner moves forward on deals for 20 newbuildings. Eletson bondholders back debt exchange Early results confirm vast majority of bondholders agree to lighten company's debt load for 2018 OHT denies Chinese vessel order Norwegian owner linked to heavy-lift deal at CMHI. Posidonia price gap may draw buyers to tankers Huge spikes in bulker values between Posidonia 2016 and this year's event could offer some encouragement for shipowners musing investments in tankers. Intermodal broker Nassos Soulakis notes comparable supramax, kamsarmax and capesize deals show increases on between 70% and over 90% during the past two years. Writing in the broker's latest weekly report, Soulakis said the $24.1m paid of the 176, Zodiac Maritime nets premium price on sale to Genco Eyal Ofer-led shipowner emerges as seller of bulkers to New York-listed owner Singapore to beef up vessel traffic system Port authority putting money into better video and data. ABG raises Frontline ahead of Opec meeting New buy rating comes alongside suggestions asset prices could follow 2015 trend. DSF brings in DVB's Brent-Petersen New head of research appointed, while Christopher Rex to run new digital unit. Trump under fire after revising ocean policy "Sweeping" changes remove references to conservation and biological diversity. BW expands tanker fleet with chartered newbuilding quartet Tina Revsbech-led company has taken in four vessels from Japanese partners in favour of owned tonnage. Louis Dreyfus ship loads Aeolus satellite French owner lands European Space Agency job through Airbus charter. Clipper's Seatruck shift two ships Irish Sea specialist boosting capacity between Warrenpoint and Heysham. AP Moller Holding pushes geothermal energy agenda While AP Moller-Maersk is reversing out of oil and energy, major shareholder is looking to develop nation's first large geothermal heating project. DP World to expand Fairview DP World will increase the capacity of its Fairview Container Terminal. It has signed a deal with Port of Prince Rupert to expand capacity to 1.8 million teu in 2022. Ross denies insider trading over Navigator sale US commerce secretary says he had no non-public information before offloading stock linked to Putin associates. Schulte reaffirms commitment to Cyprus Chairman Heinrich Schulte meets Cypriot president together with CEO of its new shipping fund. Panama imports first ever LNG cargo Central American terminal expected to be a launch-pad for LNG trade across Central America. AP Moller-Maersk appoints first female CFO Carolina Dybeck Happe will join Danish giant this year from Swedish lock manufacturer Assa Abloy. Noble says key investor backs revised restructuring plan Major dry cargo charterer wins over Goldilocks with plan to offer more stock to shareholders. Yinson Holdings in line for Nigerian FPSO contract Malaysian company secures second floater contract in 2018 with prospects of more to come. Arntzen and Parker on same page? Two veteran bankers come dangerously close to agreeing on lending's future before turning that page.

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JUNE 20, 2018
2M Alliance suspends transpacific loop The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is suspending its transpacific TP1/New Eagle service.... Commerce: Are companies 'profiteering' off tariffs? Recent prices of steel and aluminum increased in excess of Section 232 tariffs that started in March, and the Commerce Department is invest... Maersk hires new CFO A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S has hired Carolina Dybeck Happe as its new chief financial officer. She succeeds Jakob Stausholm, who resigned as ... Retailers: Stop 'reckless escalation' of China tariffs The National Retail Federation is calling on Congress to intervene in the brewing trade war between the United States and China. President... CN unveils Saskatchewan investments Canadian National unveiled plans Tuesday to invest approximately $210 million Canadian (U.S. $158 million) in Saskatchewan in 2018. The Cl... MOL dives into subsea support market Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and parent company Mitsui & Co. Ltd. have agreed to purchase a 50 percent stake in subsea support vessel... Savannah Port Logistics Center construction begins Capital Development Partners has begun construction on a $125 million logistics campus near the Port of Savannah for import, export and e-c... FedEx FY18 earnings soar on tax cuts FedEx Corp. earnings surged 52 percent to $4.57 billion in its fiscal 2018 year, which ended May 31, according to the company's most recent... Shipping organizations call on IMO to address sulfur cap issues Five shipping industry trade organizations are calling on the member states of the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO...

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JUNE 20, 2018
NYMEX WTI higher as US crude draw trumps OPEC talk The oil complex traded in a wait-and-see mode Wednesday, as prospects of more crude on the global market went head-to-head with a bullish US inventory report Gibraltar bunker operations rise week on week amid strong West Med demand The number of bunker operations in progress at Gibraltar has risen steadily over June 13-20 period to total 13 such operations as of Wednesday Fuel oil tightness looms for east Med amid pull from strong west Med Bidding picks up in Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge Platts MOC East-West fuel oil spread at near 7-month high as Singapore tightness bites Any OPEC outcome except free-for-all could help US shale producers OPEC will then shale producers on Friday to discuss changes to its Jan 2017 supply cut agreement. Crude remains higher on API data Iran not accepting any proposals for OPEC to raise quotas also paved way for higher prices. TRADER NOTE: Fuel oil trader Hadi Zamani leaves Totsa Zamani was with the company for about a year and a half. US briefs Japan on Iran sanctions, discusses impact: Japan govt International buyers of Iranian oil have until November 4 to wind down contracts before the US re-imposes sanctions on the oil, energy, shipping and insurance sectors. TANKERS: Caribbean-west coast India runs seen commanding same rate as Caribbean-Singapore "[Particular owners] love WCI because it makes huge logistical sense and since they're lifting their own cargoes in the AG they don't have to worry about waiting time, a source said.

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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.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

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

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

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