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BRIEFS

May 30, 2018

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CMA CGM introduces bunker surcharge as Q1 loss total US$77m Port of Riga sees Jan-April cargo traffic rise 8.1 pc to 154,353 TEU APM Terminals Vado Ligure receives 6 automated rail cranes Maersk forwarding unit Damco leases 75 acres near LA-LB port Maersk Fluid Technology promotes blending fuel on board CN's perfect storm of good and bad news that made a perfect mess Newport Shipping offers 12-month repayment plan for repair services FedEx launches programme to attract new pilots Air freight demand up 5.8 percent in April: AAPA Changi airfreight volume up 4.5pc in April MABkargo flies 72 tonnes of oil and gas bulk from Germany to Malaysia

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MAY 29, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk among users of world's first blockchain platform for marine insurance Indian trade expected to benefit from proposed inland container terminal at Ashuganj in Bangladesh Intermarine enters into joint venture with Zeaborn group; companies to combine global offices Labour federations & Major Port authorities to meet again in June to resolve issues Avvashya CCI to invest around INR 60 cr. to set up auto-ancillary warehouse facility in Guwahati Civil Aviation Ministry to prepare a holistic 'Vision - 2035' document Krishnapatnam Port & CONCOR launch new rail service to Central India DRI issues notices to exporters for wrongfully availing tax exemptions Remittances to exporters should reflect the real effective rate of the rupee: EEPC India Chairman Commodity prices seen looking up in 2018

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Russian Railways to extend freight base in Sakha UK milkmen using Streetscooters as milk floats BLG expanding in Berlin Change of name for four South African airports Winning Logistics orders new offshore cranes System Alliance Europe hands out accolades DHL acquires company in Colombia Ever-swifter freight trains in India Turkish Cargo QEP accredited stations now up to 22 Dship Carriers purchases newbuilds NZL transport minister loses aviation portfolio Busan to Moscow in just 15 days New DSV facility in Belgium Royal Brunei Airlines selects ECS Group as GSSA Hamburg Süd revises Central America service The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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MAY 29, 2018
Seeking to create a VLGC giant, BW makes a bid for Dorian P&I chief warns on claims rise as shipping recovery continues Scorpio Tankers in MR sale-and-leaseback deal Project carriers Zeaborn and Intermarine to be merged Continuing LNG trades recovery lifts interims for Flex and Awilco Outlook for breakbulk carriers is improving China Merchant and ICBCL co-invest in VLOCs for Vale contract SM Line-Korea Shipping Corporation merger postponed Marine insurers move closer to their Asian clients Higher crude prices pose risks for shipping Maersk delays delivery of last Triple E ship amid trade headwinds Call to address Asia port marine insurance exposures Shipowners balance premium options

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MAY 29, 2018
Kerry Logistics eyes growing African trade with takeover of Jo'burg forwarder SAS CMA CGM and Zim blame rising fuel costs as they join the list reporting Q1 losses Russian cargo airlines in the firing line of new 'tit-for-tat' US regulations Analysis: investors may be feeling queasy as Maersk financials hit choppy water Alibaba boosts logistics footprint with $1.4bn investment in Chinese courier ZTO Brazil truck strike continues to hinder trade, despite concessions offer Former Tiaca chief Doug Brittin appointed DTI director of operations

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MAY 29, 2018
Inchcape whistleblowers to collect $4.4 million in False Claims Act case Maersk picks ABS to lead workshop on cargo hazards HALLMAR appointed agent for Cardama Shipyards VIDEO: ONR funds autonomous vessel research at FAU Zeaborn to take majority stake in new JV with Intermarine Singapore moves against Wilhelmsen's planned Drew acquisition

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MAY 29, 2018
Inchcape: The price of innocence Inchcape Shipping now plans to focus on its core activities aimed at reducing customers' voyage costs Inchcape settles 'overcharging' case brought by US government Executive chairman Simon Morse was brought back in early 2017 with a remit to reach a settlement on accusations by... BW LPG makes $1.1b all-share bid to acquire Dorian LPG Update: BW LPG wants to preserve cash while allowing Dorian shareholders to maintain exposure to shipping markets in the all-stock offer Greek shipping bank debt falls again Petrofin survey charts further contraction in ship finance portfolio, but Greek banks lift their game Songa Bulk posts firm vessel earning for January-March Dry bulk outfit stays in the black as average vessel earnings remain firm despite lacklustre iron ore trades DryShips agrees $94m deal for two Economou ships DryShips to pay an aggregate price of $93.8m for the two vessels, including shouldering $50.3m in bank debt 'Autonomous' does not necessarily mean 'unmanned' Hype around autonomous vessels has turned out to be overblown because experienced crew will always be need to deal with... Zech looks to take 100% control of newly merged heavylift giant But market still 'far away from good' as bunker prices spoil anticipated recovery party, and consolidation is more apparent than... Tor Sletner jumps to cruise lobby from Norwegian shipowners' group A former Armed Services employee and green advocate, Sletner headed up the Norwegian Shipowners' Association's environmental activities with special a... Shippers warned of rising costs as US trucking crisis builds Driver shortages and higher fuel costs are pushing up the price of haulage Scorpio Tankers agrees deal for six MRs As part of new financing initiaves announced in April, Scorpio Tankers has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal with China's Huarong Shipping... UK Club sees top line boost Chairman commends member efforts on safety Flex LNG loses chief executive but gains two newbuildings Expansion continues with funds from a sale-and-leaseback deal, despite disappointing first-quarter results and the loss of chief executive Jonathan Cook Wall St Note \| Are shipping companies trash or treasure? What to do when one analyst calls a company junk when another analyst calls it the best bet Zeaborn and Intermarine agree joint venture Zeaborn will have the majority stake in the new joint venture, called Zeamarine Hapag-Lloyd warns on impact of sulphur cap violations Hapag-Lloyd chief operating officer forewarns that non-compliance is not an option for the company Strike action brings Brazil's ports to standstill Expected customs and stevedores strikes could make matters worse for both Brazilian imports and exports Brazil soyabean exports face strike crunch A bumper corn harvest expected in June and July could face delays due to an overhang in soyabean shipments Greeks set sail for top spot in LNG sector Greek-backed companies on the cusp of challenging Japanese owners to leadership of LNG carrier ownership with control of 16% of the... 'For the welfare of all nations' Last year 14% of all shipping capacity calling in North America belonged to Greek companies Greeks and Wall Street An exclusive survey of 50 US-listed companies by Lloyd's List revealed that Greek shipping companies had a 23% market share... Rosy charter market clouded by carrier woes Box lines dealing with a significant rise in operating costs while freight rates offer little support in terms of revenues KDB issues $280m of green bonds Policy bank hopes the issuance can attract more private investors into domestic low-carbon projects Hunter Group to increase private placement The company is raising funds for its newly acquired VLCC orderbook as it aims to switch its business focus to... D.ship Carriers orders two multi-purpose vessels Deliveries of the F-500 duo are scheduled for November 2018 and first quarter of 2019, respectively

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MAY 29, 2018
Paralyzing Brazil truckers' strike continues, delaying cargo, despite truce Container ships added to Chittagong domestic route to cut congestion Tracking incoming TEU called key to finding portside US trucks Russian port stevedoring costs hit shippers Roar Logistics expands intermodal reach to Dallas via acquisition India's expanded import reform intensifies pressure on 3PLs Capacity concerns drive up long-term air cargo charters

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MAY 29, 2018
Safe Bulkers remains in black in first quarter Listed Hajioannou company nears completion of newbuilding programme Brazil strike crippling shipping set to end Deal reached between government and truck drivers should help restart vessel movements. Top Ships holding $14.3m share sale Tanker owner is selling common stock to pay $5.8m in debt to Crede Capital Group. Ackermann: BW LPG-Dorian would be 'bellwether' Combined company would have one-fifth of global LPG shipping capacity, but still faces tough market. Heidmar sets up new bunkering service Fresh expertise being brought in to advise pool partners on options for 2020 compliance Shippers blast lines over bunker surcharges Global Shippers' Forum says liner shipping industry is using 'conference-style' pricing to impose higher fuel costs on customers. BW LPG makes $1.1bn offer for Dorian LPG UPDATE 2: Dorian is reviewing proposal; JP Morgan says some Dorian upside given away but other benefits accrue. Navigator ethylene joint venture picks site Gas ship owner and operator plans to have largest US facility for export of petrochemical gas. Claims downturn boosts UK Club P&I mutual affirms belief in mergers as free reserve rises by $82m DryShips to buy two Economou vessels Diversified shipowner plans to buy a Newcastlemax drybulker and suezmax tanker from affiliates of George Economou. TGS, PGS land Norwegian survey deal Charterer and owner teaming up on 6,100 sq km job off Hammerfest. Legionnaires' disease found on ferry Deadly bacteria present on shower heads on P&O's Pride of Kent. China urged to reconsider scrap ship import ban ISRA says responsible owners left searching for recyclers offering equal high standards. Torvald Klaveness heading to Dubai Bulker owner follows pop-up office with permanent base in UAE. Scorpio Tankers seals six more leaseback sales Owner offloads MRs to China Huarong in another transaction expected to increase liquidity. Tokyo books MSC ship for Olympics MSC Lirica brought in as hotel vessel for summer games. Havyard falls to first quarter loss Saevik-owned yard hit by higher costs, but profit forecast for this year and 2019. CMES, ICBC form $417m VLOC JV Chinese owner and leasing company invest in six big bulkers on order at Beihai. NAT secures $23m period charter deal Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers (NAT) appears to have landed a three-year charter deal with Equinor for a suezmax newbuilding. Shipbrokers said the company, formerly known as Statoil, is to pay $21,000 per day for the 157,000-dwt Nordic Aquarius, which is scheduled for delivery from Samsung Heavy Industries in June. At that rate, the deal is worth $23m in gross charter revenue. The Zeaborn and Intermarine combine MPP, heavy-lift assets New operation Zeamarine will have 75-plus vessels, but plans to increase this to more than 100 by 2019. Dof scoops one-year Petrobras charter Norwegian owner's AHTS Skandi Fluminense wins ROV work in Brazil. PGS appeals $11m Rieber resale ruling UK owner goes to supreme court in row over OSV deal. Jonathan Cook quits Flex LNG Fredriksen company's CEO wants to pursue other interests as Marius Foss joins from Golar LNG. USC in talks for 50 newbuildings Russian yard group discussing massive deal with domestic owner. Waruna Nusa Sentana keeps up buying binge Indonesian tanker owner Waruna Nusa Sentana has emerged as the reported buyer of two Claus-Peter Offen handsyize product tankers that were reported sold last week, bringing its total number of purchases this year to five. The 37,000-dwt medium-range tankers CPO Larisa Artemis and the CPO Larisa Athena (both built 2004) were said to have been sold for $15.6m en bloc, UK shipbrokers said. Waruna N

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MAY 29, 2018
Crowley launches Caribbean feeder service Crowley Maritime Corp. announced Tuesday that it has launched a feeder shipping service connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico; Rio Haina, Domini... Executive Moves: UPS and Railinc UPS has appointed Kevin Warren to the position of chief marketing officer effective Friday. Warren, who will report to UPS Chairman and CE... Container rate indices sending mixed signals Two of the primary indices for measuring spot rates for container shipping were headed in the opposite direction last week. After pricing ... Kerry Logistics buys freight forwarding company Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. said it has acquired Shipping and Airfreight Services (Pty) Ltd. (S.A.S.), a Johannesburg, South Africa-based ... Unions serve CP with strike intention Class I railway Canadian Pacific (CP) was served with strike notices on Saturday from two unions - the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Tra... Industry Insider: My bill of lading does what? Anyone who works in the transportation, shipping or logistics sectors knows how even the small details - sometimes especially the small det... White House moving forward with China tariffs The Trump administration plans to move forward in imposing 25 percent tariffs on approximately $50 billion worth of goods in yearly import ... Alibaba invests $1.36 billion in ZTO Express Alibaba Group and its logistics arm Cainiao will invest $1.38 billion in the Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. in ... Port of Zeebrugge invests in COSCO terminal COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. (CSP) announced Friday that the Port of Zeebrugge has signed an agreement for the purchase of a 5 percent stake i...

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MAY 29, 2018
Saudi Arabia seeks Gulf Arab support for OPEC strategy shift Planned meeting has helped push crude prices lower. Net speculative longs in ICE Brent at 8-month low; ICE LSGO spec length rises Drop in longs due in part to profit-taking. NYMEX crack spreads lifted by softer crude, inventories News of OPEC production easing bearish for crude, bullish for products. Scorpio to sell/leaseback six MR product tankers for $48 mil liquidity boost Additional liquidity to help offset poor Q1 earnings. Strong winds restrict bunkering operations at Malta: port authority Bunkering to continue at Greece's Piraeus despite strike Wed: sources Suezmax heads east with HSFO but NWE-Singapore arb remains lifeless External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC FUTURES: Crude remains low on increased production talks

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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

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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

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

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