BRIEFS

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17 March 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

February 2, 2016

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Somali piracy shuts down, but South East Asia, West Africa still active International Salvage Union hails EU progress on places of refuge rules Drewry joins IATA expecting June cargo surge ahead of UN box weigh-in rule Reefer shippers can exploit expanded Panama Canal, says top US 3PL Cargotec to acquire German maritime IT firm, INTERSCHALT Savannah's moves rise 11.7pc in 2015 to record 3.73 million TEU XPO fires Menlo executives to eliminate redundancies after takeover Boeing quarterly profit off 29pc to US$1.03 billion, sales slip 4pc Cambodia's air cargo demand grows 14pc in 2015 driven by garment trade DHL launches delivery service in Thailand targeting e-commerce sector

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Baltic Dry Index hits new low NMIS holds Convocation and Prize Distribution Ceremony PSPL inducts Ashish Kumar into its Board of Directors SCFI Asia-North Europe spot rates fall again Shipowners & seafarers' unions team up to launch new guidance on elimination of harassment & bullying Govt to announce textile policy to encourage exports JNPT APEC Port Training Centre organising next seminar from Feb. 15 Delayed highway projects to be on track soon: Gadkari SEZs likely to get exemption from MAT in Budget CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo to comprehensively focus on key cargo & logistics issues & way ahead

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For sale: Greek rail service provider Enlarging Norwegian footprint Zappe family takes over A.L.S ACD leader unchallenged Star Reefers going for Zeeland Seaports NS: severe cost cutting ahead SIA Cargo extends handling contract in Frankfurt New locomotives for cross-border traffic Dubai International cargo volume stays steady Drewry drastic on dry bulk Stalwart replacing veteran port manager Ribeiro returning as executive VP Iran Air inks EUR 1 billion deal with ATR Rickmers sticks to forecast K Line turns management wheel More trains to handle Italy traffic

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
EU places of refuge guidelines 'will improve response times' New European Union guidelines on the provision of places of refuge will help to avoid delay in assisting vessels in distress in future, according to European shipowners' body ECSA. The newly adopted guidelines have been drawn up in response to anger over the... India's inter-modal operator Concor eyes shipping sector India's state-owned inter-modal operator, Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor), is planning an entry into the shipping business as part of a diversification into related areas and become an integrated transport services provider encompassing all modes, a top executive at the New Delhi based firm said. "We... UK warns ship crews on Zika virus sexual transmission Crews on ships calling at ports in regions currently affected by the Zika virus should be aware that the virus can be transmitted through sexual contact as well as blood transfusion, according to information distributed by UK health bodies. While the... Western Bulk to restructure its business Western Bulk, the listed Oslo based dry bulk shipping group, has revealed a restructuring programme that calls the sale of its key chartering business unit and to change the terms and conditions of its bonds. The company has agreed to sell Western Bulk chartering, which... Vard to design Chilean navy icebreaker Vard Holdings subsidiary Vard Marine has secured an order to design an Antarctic icebreaking vessel for the Chilean navy. Vard Marine, a consulting naval architects and marine engineering company secured the contract from ASMAR Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Company to design the four million Euro vessel, which will be constructed... Solid tanker business sparks profit alert from CSD China Shipping Development (CSD) expects to make a USD50-63 million profit in 2015, benefiting from a strong oil transportation market and the slashing of the carrier's labour and fuel bill. The positive profit alert from China Shipping Group's tanker and bulker unit comes... Havila talks extended while Polarcus cuts staff as offshore rout continues Two offshore services companies listed in Oslo have this morning reported measures to restructure their business as continued challenging trading conditions plague the sector. Havila Shipping, which last month had to cancel a meeting of bondholders to restructure its finances, says talks between the... Last ditch effort to keep drifting vessel off French coast The unmanned ro-ro vessel Modern Express is set to go aground on the French Atlantic coast over the next 36 hours unless salvors can get aboard today to fix a tow line. French reports said that efforts to board the drifting, heavily listing vessel got under way shortly after... Comment: Ultra large container ships add to freight rate woes As IHS Fairplay reported last week, percentage growth in teu capacity for the world fleet in 2016 will be only half of 2015's rate. This has been well received with in the industry, but the problem of too many ships and too few cargos is far from solved. Cascading (when... KLC parent SM Group named preferred bidder for SPP Shipbuilding Korea Line Corporation parent Samla Midas (SM) Group has been named the preferred bidder for SPP Shipbuilding. SM, through its subsidiaries, had bid for SPP under the name of "Woobang Construction Industry Consortium". It was the only bidder. SM is due to buy the shipbuilder's sole operating yard in... Samsung Heavy Industries sinks to loss for 2015 Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea's second biggest shipbuilder, has deteriorated into a KRW1.2 trillion (USD1 billion) loss for 2015, reversing a KRW147.3 billion profit in 2014. With zero drillship orders last year and the shipbuilder failing to capture major orders, the loss was expected. SHI, like... HMM could sell Busan terminal and Hyundai Securities stake Embattled Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is attempting to sell its stake in its terminal in Busan New Port and is making another attempt to sell its stake in Hyundai Securities. In filings to the Korea Exchange on 1 February 2016, HMM said, "We are considering several... Shipments to Queensland Nickel continue as it goes into administration At least one shipping company - Japan's Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha - is among the 1,500 creditors owed a total of AUD100 million (USD70.7 million) by Australian refinery Queensland Nickel (QNI), now in administration. QNI went into voluntary administration on 17 January. John Park, from administrators FTI Consulting, told the media... 'K' Line receives next generation vehicle carriers Tokyo-based 'K' Line has commissioned the first two vessels in a 10-ship programme of exceptionally wide pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs). Rated with a car-equivalent unit (CEU) capacity of 7,500, but offering extensive capability for heavy, high and awkward-sized ro-ro cargo, the design hosts... Australia's Pilbara ports reopen as cyclone passes Australia's Port Hedland and Dampier iron ore ports reopened on 31 January as Tropical Cyclone Stan moved inland. The cyclone failed to reach a category 3, sparing ships, mines, and ports from serious disruptions. It has since been downgraded by the Bureau of Meteorology to a tropical low. Pilbara Port Authority announced... Distressed asset sales expected in near term, says offshore analyst Offshore companies may have to sell their assets to stay afloat if Brent crude prices continue to dip, according to Hassan Assad Basma, CEO of Singapore-headquartered offshore solution provider HBA Offshore. Basma, speaking at the recent Singapore Offshore... Indonesia to issue new tender to replace scrapped Cilamaya port project Indonesia is soon to issue a new tender for a deepsea port project to replace the cancelled Cilamaya port project. According to the Transport Ministry's director-general for sea transportation Bobby Mamahit, the tender was scheduled for release either at end of January or February 2016, pending the approval of Indonesia's transport... China VLCC charters ship to Shell for USD39.7 million Shanghai-listed China VLCC has chartered out a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to oil major Shell for three years at a contract value of CNY262 million (USD39.7 million). China VLCC, a joint-venture company between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans & CSC Group, stated that the timecharter began operations...

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
CEVA employees call on SEC to investigate how their shares, costing millions, became worthless Cargologicair confirms launch and sets out fleet plan Spot market rate volatility at its worst in 2015 - and carriers must take most of the blame Digitising our daily jobs would give us more access to a resource that's increasingly scarce: time New York ports shut down as longshoremen walk off the job Hyundai Group desperate to revive shipping unit Amazon admits its interest in logistics

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
North Carolina ferry in grounding incident Outrage grows over Prestige master prison sentence VIDEO: Smit team gets tow line aboard Modern Express MSC Cruises orders two mega ships at STX France Polarcus trims executive positions Joint venture targets offshore, marine winches and cranes VIDEO: Fincantieri Marinette Marine launches LCS 11

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport continues string of passenger records Port association comments on Corps' waterborne cargo report Maersk Line adding service covering Colombia, Europe Limits placed on ship movement at Coos Bay Harbor entrance Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize vessel HOUSTON

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
GT USA receives first vessel at Port Canaveral Norderoog makes maiden call of StreamLines' new Blue Stream service connecting Port Canaveral to Europe, French West Indies and Central America Ocean Rig warns of rig contract 'breach' by Premier Oil Notice is second employment hiccup for offshore driller within a fortnight Zim plays to its strengths Israeli line reorganises business units to focus on profitable trades Industry welcomes new EU place of refuge guidelines Sosrep, CoS, Ecsa all add endorsements for code after Brussels green light High stakes for CMA CGM as it prepares to buy NOL Show Us the Money: Failure to realise swiftly the benefits of the deal could seriously damage the company, but success would cement its position amongst the industry elite Wheatstone LNG exports delayed to mid-2017 Australian and US LNG expected to soak up excess carrier tonnage over the coming years Western Australia ports reopen after cyclone Closures last just over two days Bolloré wins tender for East Timor terminal French firm agrees 30-year concession for new Southeast Asian port UK takes action to help next generation of shipowners Update: Free UK Chamber of Shipping membership to encourage start-ups as Boardley calls for more investment in seafarer training Deep Sea Supply lays up 11th PSV Brazil blocking relief buoys AHTS earnings while PSV rates fall further Hyundai Merchant Marine to sell stakes in terminal and stock brokerage Creditors to discuss HMM's revised plan to raise funds Rickmers reaffirms outlook for 2015 German shipowner says revenues and ebitda will remain unaffected by 'challenging market conditions' Handysize rates below breakeven amid dull trading Layup activities expected with rates at historic lows Western Bulk sells chartering unit Company's future at risk amid challenging dry bulk market Modern Express under tow Operations delayed for past two days due to high winds and sea state Steamship Mutual grows tonnage as cost of claims rise Tonnage rises by 3.2m tonnes during policy year Managers' exits bring Polarcus staff reduction to over a quarter Job cuts follow recent debt restructuring Port of Gothenburg 2015 freight volumes show 3% rise Port segments report mixed performance China newbuilding prices: bad, but with worse to come Widening gap between resale prices and newbuilding values a key factor Pan Ocean net income drops amid dry bulk slump But revenue rises 3.4% from year-ago period NS United net profits halved Company revises forecast for current fiscal year amid dire dry bulk market conditions Agritrade Resources unit secures long term time charters Contracts to generate monthly revenue of about $1m for group Carriers' on-time performance hits record high in fourth quarter Maersk Line emerges most reliable carrier in 2015

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
US West Coast container traffic slipped in 2015 Oakland's Outer Harbor Terminal files for Chapter 11 CSX supports North Carolina intermodal terminal despite local pushback North Carolina's Wilmington targeting new Panama Canal's 'workhorse' ships As truck driver turnover rises, so does driver pay Truckers, JOC index point to slow tightening of truck capacity Slide show: Fastest-growing US import ports India intermodal firm to become NVOCC ILA's Daggett 'furious' at NY-NJ port strike Logistics firms revamp distribution to meet surge in e-commerce Shipping costs set to rise after Polish truckers blocked from Russia Rickmers restates 2015 forecast following bond slump Saunders to lead Modern Terminals' Hong Kong operations Yusen Logistics' nine-month profit doubles Gothenburg container traffic shrinks for third year Count on ocean shipping rate volatility, Drewry warns Mixed signals cloud pre-Chinese New Year demand visibility

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Listing car carrier headed to safety Salvors are successful in getting control of ro-ro off France's coast. Asset manager takes stake in GasLog's MLP California-based firm with $20bn under management takes large stake in a Livanos company. MSC Cruises to use options at STX France The subsidiary of boxship giant MSC doubles down on new class of cruise ships. Remoy steps out of chief executive's chair Finance chief Arild Myrvoll to move in as CEO of offshore support vessel owner. Zim shakes up liner structure Israeli line splitting business into three independent units to speed up response to demand change. Northeast US ports are reopened Walkout ends over the weekend as union tells members to go back to work. Augustea secures $22m of finance Italian owner taps Credito Cooperativo to rearrange loans used to buy five barges. Gearbulk carrier obstructs Parana traffic An open-hatch vessel owned by the Norwegian company suffers engine problem in Argentinian waters. Scorpio bulker gets a tow off France SBI Flamenco safely anchored off Le Havre after main engine breakdown. Ocean Rig hit by breach note from Premier Oil Economou-led driller says matter revolves around the Eirik Raude. British ferry operators hold firm Data from Discover Ferries show the sector's resilience despite issues on the Calais-Dover key route. Arrivederci Roma: D'Amico sells tanker Italian owner said to have sold medium range tanker to Akar Shipping. Cosco bids to run port of Limassol Chinese group up against DP World and ICTSI in race to operate Cypriot boxship and multipurpose terminals. Colin Veitch settles Virgin Cruises lawsuit Former NCL boss agrees deal to end court action claiming Richard Branson stole his ideas. Havila Shipping extends vote deadline Oslo-listed owner will have two more weeks to gain bondholders' approval for major restructuring plan. UK Chamber throws open doors to start-ups Start-up shipowners to receive free membership, president Tom Boardley says. Smit crew takes Modern Express under tow Weather conditions improve as salvor races against time to stop stricken car carrier grounding. Vard Holdings signs $4.34m design deal Singapore-listed shipbuilder clinches contract for Chilean navy's icebreaking vessel. HMM enters debt talks; seeks sell-offs Korean shipowner seeking loans deal while offloading tourism and port businesses. Smit crew boards listing Modern Express Weather conditions improve as salvor races against time to stop stricken car carrier grounding. Third fire reported on MHI cruiseship Police investigate arson after cardboard and insulation material found ablaze on Aida newbuilding. Samsung Heavy logs loss of $1bn in 2015 Positive operating results for final quarter can't prevent significant full year reversal. Agritrade seals $1m-a-month charters Hong Kong owner finds taker in Qatar for six tug-barge units. Deep Sea Supply lays up again John Fredriksen company stacks eleventh vessel in prolonged offshore downturn. China VLCC goes long-term with Shell deal UK oil major said to have taken Chinese vessel on charter for up to three years. Seas hamper Modern Express salvage French authorities hope calm weather window will open up on Monday. Nam Cheong wins approval to relax bond covenants Malaysian offshore-focused shipbuilder latest company to see financial constraints eased.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Amazon the 'transportation service provider'? ARC adds 7th U.S.-flag ro-ro vessel to fleet ZIM restructuring to focus on profitable trades

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Gunvor completes acquisition of Rotterdam refinery Says it will have synergies with its Antwerp facility and complement global trading activities. ANALYSIS: China's apparent oil demand posts fastest growth since 2011 COA expects China's demand for fuel oil to fall by double digits in 2016 Russian ports crude loading on track in Jan despite storms: Transneft Loading halts arose from storms in the Black Sea and on the Pacific Coast. Shipping companies cut surcharges on lower bunker prices Reduction on intra-regional sea routes charges may extend. India's Andhra Pradesh state cuts VAT to boost bunkering activities VAT falls to 0.5% from 14.5% effective Feb 1. Shippers cut surcharges on lower bunker prices Reduction on intra-regional sea routes charges may extend. US DATA: EIA says November residual fuel oil exports to Panama drop 15% on year November residual fuel oil exports to Panama up 25% on month. Incentives needed for alternative bunker fuels as oil prices fall: Stena Incentives crucial to help companies to pursue more environmental-friendly options.

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

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