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19 August 2026 - Year XXX

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April 27, 2022

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APM Terminals Mumbai launches rail service for empty container repositioning Maersk beats expectations in Q1, expects full year 2022 to be stronger than previously anticipated Paradip Port Authority to become a MEGA PORT Indonesia not to ban crude palm oil export, only RBD palmolein DLI handles first consignment of Indian Railways wagons at its Anekal PFT India's GDP seen growing at 7.5-8 pc in FY23 MSC's new service connecting South China & Bangladesh Gateway Distriparks' FY22 Consolidated PAT up 136.9 pc YoY Shanghai restrictions & their impact International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) to connect North Eastern states with select international destinations Cathay Pacific appoints Rakesh Raicar as new Regional General Manager; airline back in Indian skies Qatar Airways Cargo announces successful testing & commissioning of innovative transporter for air cargo pallets India approached by many nations for wheat, sugar: Jaishankar Crude oil import bill doubles to $119 bn in FY22 Vice President urges exporters to explore newer markets

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A third chance From the hinterland to the front row Tasma skips Samskip for Broekman Intermodal network continues to grow New leadership for Global Maritime Forum J.B Hunt gets off to a good start in 2022 Fleet modernisation going ahead BCS Air supports market entry in Brazil Bernhard Huber heads Scania sales west Kuehne stays on the rise Priority options from Cathay Pacific Cargo A stronger presence in Sweden ZCT becomes a weekly service CSafe Global expands executive team MAG's performance improves by 60% "Curiosity of the Day" Chemical transporters awarded Scandlines sails out of the storm Trans-o-flex launches B2C pharma offer

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APRIL 26, 2022
Carriers on course for a $300bn profit as Maersk hikes guidance by $6bn Sluggish demand ex-locked-down China fails to dent expectant sea-air sector Shippers frustrated over service levels pile pressure on Class I rail carriers Bolloré posts spectacular Q1 growth, but says market recovery is in jeopardy BCOs face extra 'trickle-down' costs as Indian Railways cuts haulage subsidies On the wires: Reading the ocean tea leaves via Rotterdam & M'rsk Against the odds: M'rsk steals Kuehne's thunder as M&A rumours rage UK still regarded as the 'wild west' as importers avoid customs declarations Port Klang is set three-day deadline for clearing containerised imports New bilateral ferry deals between UK and Europe will drive up ferry costs Will China's plan to kickstart Shanghai's supply chains actually work? Customs specialist Jay Gerard to lead new division at Nuvocargo

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APRIL 26, 2022
New Wärtsilä large bore engine will debut in Utopia of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises' latest Oasis class cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas, will be the first ship powered by Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engines. Designed with a focus on efficiency, environmental performance, and fuel New U.S. CTV operator starts construction of its first three vessels U.S. crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator WINDEA CTV LLC, in which Hornblower is a partner, reports that it has started construction of its first three vessels. Two of the three 30-meter, hybrid-ready Carnival Corporation announces leadership change Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, reports that, effective August 1, current president and CEO Arnold Donald, is being appointed vice chair and member of the

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APRIL 26, 2022
Saverys family ups stake in Euronav to over 16% The Saverys family has once again upped its stake in Euronav ahead of the showdown at the Euronav AGM on... Sovcomflot P&I cover cancelled by multiple clubs Ingosstrakh may seek to fill the gap, with additional backstop from the Kremlin, say market sources Cargill shipping head predicts two-tier green transition Progress on decarbonisation will split shipping between those with and without the resources to devote to it. But the former... P&O ferry regains power after mechanical failure in Irish Sea First P&O Ferries ship to re-enter service following replacement of directly employed crew with cheaper agency personnel was briefly disabled... Toll pays $6m settlement for widespread sanctions violations Ofac settles for a comparatively small fine after Toll voluntarily concedes 2,958 separate violations over a six-year period related to... Kuehne+Nagel says trade outlook clouded by uncertainties Kuehne+Nagel continues to benefit from disruptions in the supply chain. But slowing global growth, risks from the war in Ukraine... Ukraine war sets up tanker earnings turnaround Volatility from disrupted Russian crude export trade flows to offset contracting oil demand in China as lockdown fears engulf Beijing Chinese enforcement litigation will take years Norwegian bulker operator Spar may have won its case against Grand China Logistics' holding company. But it's still not certain... Cargill's Dieleman to chair Global Maritime Forum Cargill's shipping head Jan Dieleman will chair the Global Maritime Forum. Synergy's Rajesh Unni, Diana Shipping's Semiramis Paliou and Global... Cargo volume dips in Shanghai amid lockdown impact Reduced export bookings from the world's largest container port have driven carriers to conduct blank sailings and consolidate loads Boxlines set for $300bn earnings boost in 2022 Growth rates for container demand are slowing but supply chain disruption is unlikely to ease until next year. Inefficiencies will... Shanghai maritime sector starts to resume operations Local authorities said it is imperative for more enterprises to recommence production Maersk upgrades full-year earnings guidance With soaring freight rates and disrupted supply chains, Maersk's ocean earnings are booming. Despite a 7% fall in liftings in... NYK relaxes pandemic-related working restrictions 'Restrictions on domestic business trips have been withdrawn, and rules governing these trips have returned to those established before the... Daily Briefing Box freight rate fall not a sign of market stabilisation \| Capesizes climb as optimism returns \| Russian sanctions see...

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APRIL 26, 2022
More disruption to follow China's lockdowns: S&P Global ZEBOX establishes US presence with DC-area office Class I railroads not improving port intermodal service: FMC's Bentzel China lockdowns will impact peak production: K+N CEO Hapag-Lloyd to equip dry box fleet with sensors in 2023 Some IMCs question role of small shippers in intermodal volume growth Maersk gives 2022 earnings guidance big boost on rising rates

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APRIL 26, 2022
Chinese demand hammers oil markets despite Russian reshuffling Arnold Donald: Important to get 'next generation in' to lead Carnival Hapag-Lloyd's Chilean and German shareholders extend ownership pact for two more years Nordic American Tankers closes out suezmax sale effort with $51.9m in new impairment charges Scorpio Tankers tipped to improve result as rates average well over $20,000 CMB keeps ratcheting up Euronav stake ahead of board battle Passion for ships and risque humour: tributes to shipping doyen Jim Davis 'Deeply concerning': P&O ferry adrift off UK with mechanical issue Genco Shipping pumps up the volume on first-quarter dividend New Fortress shifts to next approval stage for US Gulf FLNG unit Cruise shake-up: Josh Weinstein new Carnival CEO as Arnold Donald steps down Spar wins $25m charter payout as Chinese court recognises UK judgment for first time Hill Dickinson's charity mission inspires shipping sector to 'Stride to Singapore' Bourbon's Bodenes says offshore market switches from vessel oversupply to shortfall All Aboard: Diversity rises as focus of next Global Maritime Forum initiative ESG advisers need to scale up and go global as much as shipping companies Lloyd's executive urges caution on marine insurance sanctions against Russia Liner shipping 'parties on' with profit to tune of $300bn in 2022 Cargill's Jan Dieleman to take over as chairman of Global Maritime Forum Container ship owners forced to settle for less as lines cancel sailings Financiers target Trafigura in hunt for missing Parakou money Gothenburg hub ready to welcome Maersk and X-Press methanol newbuildings Pertamina teams with Inpex and Japanese partners on bio-LNG and bunkering Golden Energy Offshore lists in US to broaden investor reach Stallionaire Shipping scraps chemical tanker in fleet replacement move CPC terminal back at full strength but Russia struggles to sell crude cargoes Bureau Veritas 'downsizes' marine operations in Russia as revenue increases Bahri says tankers busier as it boosts profit by 50% in first quarter Maersk adds $6bn to 2022 profit forecast after strong first quarter Euronav joint venture makes $6.5m profit from selling veteran suezmax NATO rejects V.Group's call for naval escorts in the Black Sea Indonesia to ban palm oil exports over domestic shortage fears Price squabbles over LNG carriers holds up QatarEnergy's first South Korean orders Petronas slims yard selection and lines up owners for LNG ship haul

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APRIL 26, 2022
Crisis or hiccup? Assessing the logistics impact of China lockdowns COVID lockdowns in major Chinese cities are bottling up freight shipments, but the full impact on global trade won't be clear until this summer. Viewpoint: China COVID policies to squeeze flow of European exports to North America China's zero-COVID measures will make it harder for European exports to reach the East Coast because empty containers aren't getting where they're needed.

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APRIL 26, 2022
REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Companies in Europe report higher margins, rates European refiners are reporting improved margins during Q1 and higher rates. Valero sees rising gasoline, diesel demand as it seeks to replace Russian feedstocks Valero Energy reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings of $905 million as demand for refined products grows post-pandemic and refinery rationalizations cut supply, boosting cracks for both gasoline and diesel -- a trend which is expected to continue. Germany's use of Russian crude cut sharply: economy minister Germany has reduced its use of Russian crude oil use since the invasion of Ukraine to 12% of its needs from 35%, economy minister Robert Habeck said April 26. Sanctions on Russian oil, gas may depend on US getting domestic policies right: think tank OIL FUTURES: Crude rallies as China demand concerns fade, supply disruptions come in focus Crude oil futures moved higher midday as Chinese demand growth concerns eased and focus shifted toward potential supply disruptions stemming from the war in Ukraine. REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Saratov, Taif restart operations: sources International buyers are increasingly shunning Russian-origin products following the invasion of Ukraine, resulting in an accumulation of stocks. REFINERY NEWS: Russia Astrakhan halts products sales ahead of works: sources The refinery typically carries out works in May and June Samp;P Global to include Phoenix Star FSU in Singapore fuel oil cargo, ex-wharf bunker MOC from June 1 Any offer of oil from vessels accredited for the FOB Singapore cargo and ex-wharf bunkers MOC process for Marine Fuel 0.5% and 380 CST HSFO would be on FOB FSU basis. Sellers cannot unilaterally nominate an approved vessel as a loading point in FOB Straits trades. Dated Brent basket differentials diverge amid distillate strength, muted long-haul demand The steep discounts could well mark a floor for Forties, according to another trader. Spain's Cepsa boosts Q1 refined output 21% on year Refined output was down 6% on the quarter while product sales fell 8% and the refining margin narrowed 35%, as increasing gas and other energy costs caused pressure throughout industrial chains. OIL FUTURES: Crude edges up after Chinese lockdowns hit demand outlook Prices were unlikely to be steady for long, and the direction will likely depend on the European treatment of Russian oil, according to analysts. Al-Zour refinery to be operational in few weeks: KIPIC Al-Zour is Kuwait's biggest refining facility. Germany's Uniper loads bunker biofuel blend for Great Eastern Shipping The fuel is of B20M specification, which consists of 20% biofuel and 80% very low sulfur fuel oil. REFINERY NEWS: South Korea's S-Oil restarts CDU after maintenance After the start of regular maintenance in early March, South Korean refiner S-Oil restarted its 240,000 b/d No. 2 crude distillation unit mid-April, market sources said April 26. Japan calls for balanced energy transition approach amid change from Russia's invasion: minister Japan is calling for a balanced approach to the energy transition amid rapidly changing situations in the global energy landscape following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda said April 25. INDONESIA DATA: Feb crude exports more than double on month On a year-on-year basis, crude oil exports were down 82.4%. South Korea's S-Oil sells 75,000 mt straight-run fuel oil for end-April S-Oil regularly sells slurry oil but seldomly sells straight-run fuel oil.

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PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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