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July 31, 2018

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OOCL H1 volume up 6pc as revenue per box rises 9.6pc OOCL makes changes on M East and transpacific trade lane services CMA CGM extends EBS beyond August into high season PANYNJ thanks Bayonne Bridge for 6.8pc boost in first half box volume CEVA posts US$45m loss as sales rise 7.3pc U-Freight endorses WCO framework as trade war heats up Taiwan's Dimerco wins MTO status - universal access to Indian markets SIA's transformation plan hits snag as quarterly profit plunges 58.7pc Etihad Airways signs Chinese air logistics and procurement deal Silk Way West takes on role of JAL Cargo's discontinued freighters

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JULY 30, 2018
APL introduces weekly Japan Russia Express service CEVA makes further progress in second quarter 2018 CMA CGM strengthens service to East Africa Eurotainer appoints APM Terminals as agent for Argentina High-profile transport & logistics industry experts to meet in Riga ICS encouraged by IMO progress on 2020 global sulphur cap implementation issues Milaha's net profit increases 11 pc to QAR 297 m for H12018 New IMB report shows persistent piracy risk in Gulf of Guinea OOCL Trans-Pacific trade service update SCFI spot rates show impressive gains Antwerp Port Authority implementing a sustainable energy policy DECENT Cargo Movers successfully executes another project cargo movement Govt awards construction of 6,320 km of roads under Bharatmala project Investment in logistics to touch $ 500 bn by 2025 Remittance of payment to CONCOR's Pithampur terminal only in virtual account from Aug. 1 CBDT issues Central Action Plan for 2018-19 Exports sought to be brought under priority sector lending FIEO hails increase in limit for courier & e-commerce exports India can become a $ 10-trn economy by 2035: Suresh Prabhu Prime Minister recognising contribution of industry appreciated

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RCG is hungry EGT Express shuttle connects Vilnius and St Petersburg... Avianca expanding its US network Rhenus takes over C. Spaarmann Logistics More inland waterway traffic from Dunkirk to Dourges New vehicles strengthen export and internal logistics Six months in the incubator for Panalpina Fifth new US contract for WFS Good results and new WMS for K+N Tarros' ADL container service steaming ahead New locos for Swedish railfreight operators New man fronting Nautilus International Holding Hainan Airlines starting third Tel Aviv route Beijing-Moscow in just six days Further cargo stream uptick in Barcelona Uta installs new head of procurement Bolloré signs two East African deals Dnata celebrating 25 years of international business

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JULY 30, 2018
Rate gains for charter box ships eroding Middle East crude: a tale of two choke points Update: HMM considers foreign class societies for mega box ships KOBC selects 10 companies for sale-leaseback deals Tainted fuel problem in Singapore could spread through Asia SK Shipping books MR tanker from Hyundai Mipo TMS Cardiff Gas grows LNG fleet with Hyundai HI option

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JULY 30, 2018
OOCL increases market share, but rising costs mean Q2 results could be in red Shippers, forwarders and hauliers now planning for 'no deal' as Brexit looms Cosco shipping operations 'back to normal' after ransomware cyber attack US is winning the trade war - falling Chinese growth will be the proof South Carolina's Greenville-Spartanburg Airport sees boom in air cargo Lakshmanan Krishnamoorthy to lead engineering team at Navis Smaller crop and growing domestic appetite ease China tariff pain for US cherry exports

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JULY 30, 2018
NAVSEA awards five companies FFG (X) concept design contract mods Ronald Baczowski named VT Halter Marine President and CEO Evirocleanse submits inTank BWMS for USCG approval Orders for scrubbers show sharp increase BV updates guidance on LNG carrier FSRU and FSU conversions Corpus Christi gears up for VLCC exports of U.S. crude Outrage after Hapag-Lloyd Cruises guard kills polar bear

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JULY 30, 2018
American Club unveils senior management promotions Dorothea Ioannou has been appointed chief commercial officer of Shipowners Claims Bureau, leading several executives stepping up to increased responsibilities... EU Navfor to move to Spain and France due to Brexit The EU's Indian Ocean naval operation is extended until the end of 2020 Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List Find out what it's like to work in shipping journalism by following our new intern Australia releases bulker detained over crew payments Australia has banned four vessels in a year for underpaying crew Tufton Oceanic eyes more vessel purchases Tufton Oceanic Assets, the shipping investment fund that listed in London in December, is 83% invested so far Environmental impact of grounded ship off Sweden revealed The Swedish coast guard claimed some of the spilt oil reached Flatvarp Ichthys to begin exporting condensate, LNG and LPG by the end of September Australian offshore project will ship condensate, LNG and LPG in that order Box carriers struggling to improve schedule reliability Service reliability picks up from dire first quarter but remains poor True impact of China-US trade war to be felt in next year's peak season Long-term effects of a trade war could be 'transformational' Cosco declares global networks 'safe and stable' after attack Shipping line 'working at full stretch to process all the service requests received previously, and the service response is expected... Daily Briefing Aramco's halt of Bab el-Mandeb shipments could hit Bahri ops \| OOCL to be led by two chief executives \|... Petronet proposes $1bn LNG terminal in Bangladesh The project is likely to be completed within 42 months from the date of approval, Petronet chief says Seoul to provide leaseback support for 10 domestic carriers Daebo International Shipping, Dong-A Tanker and DM Shipping are among the selected sellers Contaminated bunker fuel makes its way to Singapore Singapore is the latest victim of contaminated bunkers following previous reports of adulterated fuel affecting up to 80 ships in... OOCL revenue growth slows in second quarter Average revenue per teu edged down by 0.6%, a reflection of weaker freight rates

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JULY 30, 2018
Cosco's pre-cyber attack efforts protected network Stuttgart congestion sparks Hapag-Lloyd warning to shippers Indian truckers end strike after government deal US importers face perilous trans-Pac peak season Logistics startup overcomes US cryptocurrency crackdown

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JULY 30, 2018
Wintermar narrows loss for first six months Jakarta-based offshore player sees higher revenue in first half of this year on turnaround in high-tier vessel segment. Cyber security among Coast Guard's top troubles US Coast Guard (USCG) annual report highlights digital threat three days after California port hit by cyber-attack. Eidesvik CFO resigns Thor Krukhaug takes 'leading' post in a finance group, according to a news brief published by the Oslo Bors. EU's anti-piracy HQ to move to Spain post Brexit London to lose EU NAVFOR centres to Spain and France after Britain leaves the bloc next year. American Club names new leaders New York-based American P&I Club creates four new C-level positions to handle growing membership. Morgan Stanley selects shipping stocks to skirt trade war A pair of LNG equities, two tanker owners and a container specialist make the bank's cut. Diana capesize bulker in $2.88m deal with Koch New York-listed bulker owner continues to fix out ships at stronger rates. Singapore Shipping boosted by agency and logistics Drydocking hits shipowning but SGX-listed owner benefits from mounting cash flows HNA Group arm ends shipping investment projects More bad news for staff who have put money into Chinese group. Global Ship Lease sees lower profit New York-listed containership owner brings in less revenue following contract renewals for four vessels. Genting Hong Kong cuts half-year loss Star and Crystal Cruises operator trims expected deficit as core passengership activity improves Milaha carries impairment on path to higher profit Bottom line picks up despite one-off change against some of the company's ships. AET scraps two oldest aframax tankers Demolition deal prices South Korean-built tankers at almost $15m. Polar bear shot after attacking cruiseship guard Injured man airlifted for treatment after suffering head injury. Teekay Shuttle Tankers sends veteran for scrap Company's oldest ship has arrived in Alang for demolition, sources say. MOL launches virtual reality ship visit tool Japanese giant takes another step forward in use of VR technology. Transocean Maritime Agencies moves into tanker market Monaco-based bulker owner has snapped up a medium range product tanker, brokers say Hadjiyiannis resumes tanker shopping spree Cypriot owner's Hellenic Tankers snaps up VLCC Nichioh and product tanker River Eternity Capital Product Partners 'in talks' over scrubber retrofits Discussions with both charterers and manufacturers are developing, says Jerry Kalogiratos. Strong LNG ordering boosts GTT net profit LNG cargo containment system designer also reports stronger growth in royalty revenues. Corpus Christi raises funds to aid VLCC crude exports Proceeds from US port's bond sale to go towards ship channel improvement project.

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JULY 30, 2018
Arms export controls earn India license exception The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has adopted a strategic trade authorization Tier One (STA1) export license exception policy for India, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The United States usually only reserves STA1 license exceptions for countries that are members of the four multilat Maritime History Notes: The world's largest schooner Costamare profits sink 38 percent in Q2 Costamare Inc. in the second quarter of 2018 saw its net income plummet nearly 38 percent to $14.3 million compared with the same three-month period the previous year, according to the company's most recent financial statements. The Athens-based containership owner and lessor posted earnings per share of $0.06, compared with $0.18 in second quarter 2017, as voyage revenues declined 13.8 percent t DB Schenker earnings grow on higher volumes DB Schenker, the freight forwarding and logistics subsidiary of German rail conglomerate Deutsche Bahn AG, saw its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grow 3 percent to $314 million euros (U.S. $367.9 million) in the first half of 2018, according to the company's most recent financial statements. When adjusted for changes in foreign currency rates, revenues at th Spot rates on the rise, but tariff risks remain Container freight rates showed some positive momentum last week after carriers cut capacity in the major east-west trade lanes, according to two of the primary indices for measuring spot market pricing. The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's composite Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, which aggregates spot rates on 13 different outbound trades from Shanghai, jumped 8.8 percent on a sequential basis CEVA announces pricing of notes offering Global third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics AG announced Monday that as part of its previously announced refinancing, its subsidiary, CEVA Logistics Finance B.V., has priced a private offering of 300 million euros (U.S. $351.5 million) in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2025 with a coupon of 5.25 percent per year on Friday. CEVA said the notes will be sold at an is COSCO networks 'safe and stable' after cyberattack China's state-run COSCO Shipping Lines said Monday its network applications in the Americas have been completely recovered after the company's operations had been hit by a cyberattack last week. "All communication channels, including telephone, email and electronic data exchange, have been restored," COSCO said. The cyberattack had resulted in network failures in the United States, Canada, Panama Turkon joins INTTRA carrier network INTTRA, the ocean shipping information portal, said Turkon Line has joined its network. "We are pleased to welcome Turkon to our growing network, connecting over 30,000 shipping companies to more than 60 carriers," said Inna Kuznetsova, president and COO of INTTRA. "We look forward to growing our partnership in e-commerce with Turkon, enabling a higher level of customer service and cost reducti Gilman to be nominated Commerce CFO President Trump on Friday announced his intention to nominate Thomas F. Gilman to assistant secretary and chief financial officer of the Commerce Department. The role is currently being filled by Lisa Casias, deputy assistant

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JULY 30, 2018
Trump says he's willing to meet with Iran's Rouhani, as oil sanctions loom US sanctions in Iran expected to remove up to 1 million b/d of global oil supply Analysts look for further tightening in US crude inventories Novorossiisk braces for strong winds, bunkering operations continue for now NWE M100 prices rise on strong fuel oil blending needs: sources Backwardated HSFO market currently lacks supply, leading to straight-run demand. Fuel oil has an unexpected and timely renaissance Market strength due to lack of supply, but will likely be short-lived due to impending regulations. Unladen Saudi VLCC crosses Bab el-Mandeb despite temporary halt France's GTT H1 2018 marked by uptick in vessel orders It received 18 LNG carrier orders. Singapore 380 CST HSFO swap spreads jump to fresh year-to-date highs on low stocks Traders said the draw of Singapore's fuel oil stock was bigger than expected. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: When oil prices rise so does interest on Capitol Hill But US lawmakers say they are not to blame for bullish oil prices.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

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.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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