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BRIEFS

March 3, 2016

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HK down by 9.6pc to 1.64 million TEU, Singapore off 10pc, Shanghai off 7pc Global container port throughput rises by 1.1pc in 2015: Alphaliner Ships without approved Admiralty charts to be fined by Suez Canal Authority Rotterdam port profit down 1.7pc as it clears debt for Maasvlakte 2 Police suppress Calais ring road riots as bulldozers level migrant camp Global Consolidators Working Group seeks clarity on box weigh-in rules China to set up more free trade zones to revitalise slowing economy Kuehne + Nagel profit up 5.4pc to US$679.6 million, sales slip 4.7pc CEVA operating profit up 22pc to US$272 million, but sales slip 0.5pc Study supports creation second container terminal at Wilhelmshaven Antwerp sets 15.65-metre draught record docking 15,500-TEUer RUSCON's export box traffic rises 32pc in 2015, but imports fall 4.5pc Maersk's APM Terminals Vado orders 19 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers Damco expands logistics capacity in Vietnam anticipating robust growth Transport PR firm ISIS Communications rebrands to Portcare Korean Air sets up codeshare with Jet Airways on Seoul-India routes Oman Air to implement SmartKargo's cloud-based cargo platform Boeing signs Mexican biofuel deal in its quest for sustainability Yusen opens new forwarding service at Central Java's Semarang airport

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MARCH 2, 2016
CMA CGM to improve service between Indian Subcontinent/Middle East Gulf & Douala (Cameroon) Elektrans Global strengthens its Board & senior management team Shipping & offshore maritime sectors asked to be alert to implications of new US lease accounting standard TWS participates in CTL & BHP 2016 in Mumbai US exporters wary of international container weight verification rule Paradip Port Trust handles record cargo in Feb. 2016 Visakhapatnam Port to facilitate Nepal trade Mumbai International Cargo Terminal obtains C-TPAT certification Budget proposes legislation to resolve disputes, guidelines for renegotiating PPP projects Weaker demand made 2015 a bad year for world trade

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New name for DB Schenker Rail New US standards for shipping industry's bottom line Smooth move to new campus in Bergheim Captain Eco goes to Contargo New digital system to simplify shipping by rail Alaska Airlines simplifying cargo business Zim adds SANA service to intra America network Unveiling in Vietnam M&M introduces new set-up in Germany India: new wagons for coal transportation Crane takes Cranach in its belly Direct LCL import service to Detroit Communication consultancy rebrands as Portcare Robots take up trailer making in Netherlands CMP new hub for SCA's network Pharmaceuticals in trained hands in Denmark Qatar Airways Cargo - volume up 37.5% K + N still leader of the pack

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MARCH 2, 2016
Genting acquires three Nordic yards in Germany Leisure and hospitality group Genting Hong Kong has acquired three Nordic Yards' shipbuilding facilities in Germany for a consideration of EUR230.6 million (USD250.4 million). The purchase of the three yards - Wismar, Warnemunde and Stralsund - comes on the heels of the purchase of Lloyd Werft... Rotterdam and Singapore ports strengthen collaboration Port of Rotterdam (PoR) is seeking closer ties with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for future joint development of port solutions and project collaboration. A roundtable discussion held by PoR in Singapore on 2 March discussed... ZIM restructuring will allow carrier to focus on trades where it enjoys a competitive advantage ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' restructuring programme, which eliminates its four areas structure, will make it a more flexible, lean and agile enterprise, allowing it to focus on trade where its enjoys a competitive advantage. According to Rafael Ben Ari,... US yard lands expedition cruise vessel deal Giving wider dimension to the US shipyard industry's workload in a higher added-value sector of the market, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has awarded construction of two small cruise vessels to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Representing a combined contract value of USD94.8 million, the duo will be operated by Lindblad... COSCOCS, CMA CGM looking to IRISL as alliance partner China COSCO Shipping Corp (COSCOCS) and CMA CGM intend to involve Evergreen and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) as well as Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) in their new alliance, CCEO, Chinese shipping sources have told IHS Fairplay. According... Kimbe Queen owner and master arrested and charged Police in Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Monday arrested and charged the shipowner and captain of the Kimbe Queen, which ran aground on Elizabeth Reef west of Rabaul in December. Both men have since been granted bail. The arrests... New takeover 'imminent' as rivals for Australia's top terminal team up A decision on a new joint AUD9.05 billion (USD6.5million) takeover bid between former rival suitors Australia's Qube Logistics and Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure for Asciano ports and rail business is expected this month. "A decision is imminent," a Qube spokesperson told IHS Fairplay. "But with all these documents... Three injured in crane accident at Sembcorp Marine yard A shore crane has collapsed in Sembcorp Marine's Tanjong Kling yard in Singapore, damaging a jackup rig newbuilding and injuring three workers. The damaged rig is identified as Noble Lloyd Noble, owned by Noble Corporation of Switzerland. On the afternoon of 28 February, the shore crane was hauling a bundle of... PETRONAS delays Rotan FLNG project Malaysian national oil and gas company PETRONAS has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that the Rotan floating LNG project will be delayed by two years. PETRONAS, which posted a 4Q15 loss of MYR4.69 billion (USD1.09 billion), saw full-year profit fall 56% year-on-year to MYR20.8 billion amid plunging oil prices. The company said that... Shutdown of Japan plants raises tonne-mile ethylene shipments Asia could source ethylene and propylene from farther afield as Japan continues to shut petrochemical production capacity. Japan exported 800,000 tonnes of ethylene and 1.3 million tonnes of propylene, a 10% decline from 2014. During 2015, Japan also saw another petrochemical plant closing down, namely Sumitomo Chemicals' plant... Seoul and Tehran ink shipping and port MoU The governments of South Korea and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) pertaining to mutual co-operation in the areas of shipping and port development. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) issued a statement... Surging Indian demand good news for tankers In what is good news for tanker markets India's burgeoning oil demand is estimated to hit 9.8 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2040 from the current 3.8 million bpd. More than 60% (or 2 million bpd) have to be imported (approximately 7... COSCON and CSCL integration gets underway COSCO Container Lines (COSCON) and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have inked a series of leasing contracts of containers and container ships today. From 1 March, COSCON entered an integration transition period, in which COSCON will... Otto Marine wins long-term contract worth USD67.8 million. Singapore-listed Otto Marine has secured a long-term contract worth AUD94.8 million (USD67.8 million) in supplying offshore supply vessels (OSVs) to operate in Australia. The contract duration is for five years with an option for an additional five. This is considered a lengthy term by industry standards, as the latest OSV charter... Infrastructure issues main barrier to growth in US ocean exports Weak export growth is a serious impediment to economic growth and prosperity in the US and is hampered more by inadequate infrastructure than by the strong US dollar, delegates were told at the TPM 2016 conference in Long Beach. "If we don't get this to work it's not going to... OSG poised to split Jones Act and international tanker fleets A plan to spin off the international tanker fleet of Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has been languishing on the table since 2014, when OSG was in bankruptcy, but the company's chief executive Ian Blackley now confirms that this strategy is a top priority. "We have engaged... Star Bulk continues its frenetic back-peddling Star Bulk, which is majority owned by private equity group Oaktree, has further reduced its exposure to the dry cargo depression as it rapidly backtracks from its myriad ill-timed investments. On 29 February, the NASDAQ-listed bulker owner confirmed that it had negotiated the deferral of...

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MARCH 2, 2016
Boxship bedlam may be a golden opportunity for 3PLs as 'exhausted' shippers seek help Qatar - 'no worse than anyone else on price dumping' - sees air cargo tonnage rise Big is beautiful when it comes to containerships, a myth says ocean freight industry Hellmann the last to settle as New York freight forwarding antitrust case ends Efficiency the key as K+N retains top forwarder spot despite currency impact Air France-KLM cargo chief Bram Gräber quits

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MARCH 2, 2016
Whale watching cat to be Volvo Penta powered NASSCO awarded $156.5 million for LHD-2 PMA Fincantieri and Shanghai yard in cruise ship repair accord Austal gets $14.6 million for LCS 10, LCS 12 changes Alfa Laval plans huge extension of Aalborg facility Cape Town shipbuilder wins major ferry order

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MARCH 2, 2016
Portland marina fire destroys over 300 boats Greenbrier Senior Vice President, CCO announces plans to leave company NYK adds NYK BLUEJAY to container vessel fleet Port of Seattle detective named Officer of the Year Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel PROTEFS

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MARCH 2, 2016
'We're okay for now' says Star Bulk Latest sales and cancellations further extend bulker owner's runway Improved ocean and air freight margins lift K+N to record profits Kuehne + Nagel reports double-digit increases in full-year forwarding earnings despite flat markets Want to work for Lloyd's List? We're looking for two new hires to add to our team of international editors and journalists Clay Maitland to receive this year's prestigious North American lifetime achievement award Panel of independent judges to select other awards winners at CMA after category nominations finally close Genmar VLCC sale highlights tough choice for owners Owners faced with the option of struggling to get older tankers fixed or sell them North Korean shipping targeted in UN sanction vote Cargo inspections set to be mandatory, as 31 vessels designated Maersk returns to Liverpool Group's intra-European shortsea subsidiary to launch new service linking UK port with the Mediterranean and North Africa next month Stolt-Nielsen launches $30m share buyback Chemical tanker company will purchase its own shares through the open market and private offerings Euroseas starts time charter for newly delivered bulker Charter runs until January 2020 with option to extend for another year You don't travel to the future, you create it ABS' Kirsi Tikka addressed an industry audience at Immediasea on some of the innovation and sustainability challenges facing our industry and how we might respond Pirates targeting ship cargoes via online hacking Criminals identify valuable goods by downloading bills of lading Troy Container Line launches expanded service to Ireland Emerald Isle Express commenced fixed-day sailing services from all US container freight stations Otto Marine unit wins chartering contract worth $68.4m Contract for period of five years with option to extend by another five Impairment charges drag Swiber to 2015 net loss But revenue receives boost from Latin America and South Asia business US Coast Guard 'U-turn' on box weights shocks safety campaigners Ocean carriers and shippers told by top Coast Guard officer to change their business practices to comply with Solas amendment US-Asia LNG trade could take five years No major cargo movement in a world of huge oversupply, says Holmwood Consulting boss Data will drive disruption in the maritime sector, say experts Short-term outlooks based on market fundamentals hinder maritime innovation AGCS appoints Andrew Whitehouse as London head of marine Head of cargo switches role in internal promotion

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MARCH 2, 2016
Mega-ships bring mega-risks, former ship captains tell TPM Clear strategies key to captializing on supply chain visibility Marseille port cites labor stability for volume growth Kuehne + Nagle profit slips on weak container volume National Industrial Transportation League names Hedrick director Views differ on outlook for growth in Panama traffic to US East Coast New logistics centers could boost volumes at Russia's ports CMA CGM, China Cosco Shipping in alliance talks with IRISL VIDEO: Slow economic growth on the horizon UASC upgrades India service network J.M. Baxi Group signs contract for container-handling at Kandla Port Getting empties to the right places key to US export growth

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MARCH 2, 2016
Pyxis mulls tanker sales; flips to profit New York-listed products tanker owner also considers acquisitions after first quarter as listed company. VLCCs may Gener8 interest from buyers New York owner dangling two older units on sales block as it continues to grow through huge newbuilding programme. Hellenic Carriers plans to go private Greek bulker reports loss amid 'squeezed freight margins' as it prepares to delist. Finland's Containerships slips to loss Container line hit by falling Russian demand as Q4 result turns red. Japan utility signs US LNG offtake deal Largest gas utility in Japan will look to US for more supply Laskaridis vessel causes spill in France Navy aircraft spots long slick behind Liberia-flagged bulker off Brest. Genting splashes $250m on Nordic Yards Malaysian owner of Star Cruises takes over three more German shipyards in a bid to further its vessel-building ambitions. World Wide Supply considers vessel sales Bondholder-controlled owner logs heavy annual loss and looks to relieve debt through disposals. Diana Shipping sees loss more than treble New York-listed bulker owner hit by falling rates and revenues in fourth quarter. Latvian Shipping slashes 2015 loss Riga tanker owner edges up revenue, but takes $23m hit from property write-down. Norden logs $285m loss in 2015 after writedown Danish owner's reduced deficit in accordance with guidance as record tanker result not enough to offset dry misery. Island writes down fleet as it turns red Norwegian shipowner logs full year loss of more than $42.1m, with further lay-ups considered. Eimskip charters in Gebr Winter boxship Icelandic line adds 2010-built feeder vessel to beef up operations in Europe. Van Oord snaps up hopper dredger Dutch owner buys 1998-built vessel from compatriot Abeko Marine. Fredriksen raises $510m through Marine Harvest sale Tycoon cashes in on valuable chunk of fish farm business as he adds to cash war chest. Norden logs $285m loss in 2015 after big write-down Danish owner's reduced deficit in accordance with guidance as record tanker result not enough to offset dry misery. James Fisher sees tanker profit jump Products fleet benefits from lower costs and renegotiated charters during 2015. Zim starts new South American run Israeli container line sending two feederships into Guyana and Suriname. Solstad wins long-term contract extension Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner secures further employment for one of its vessels until late 2019. Crewman killed by fall on supramax Seafarer plunges into hold of Chinese bulker in rough seas off Vietnam. Subsea 7 forced into $657m in write-downs Shipowner has also disclosed that job redundancies announced in 2015 have been increased by 45% to 3,600. Stolt-Nielsen launches $30m buyback Oslo-listed tanker owner splashing cash on its shares for the second time in little over a year. Euroseas goes for cashflow with latest fixture Aristides Pittas-led shipowner ties up boxship at reduced rate as new kamsarmax starts earning. Otto Marine ties-up potential ten year charter Singapore-listed offshore support vessel operator wins FPSO support deal in Australia. Pirates hacking ships to target cargoes Verizon report says global shipping company suffered data breach, then targeted boardings. Crane boom collapses at Semcorp Marine yard At least one jack-up newbuilding damaged in latest incident at Singapore rig-building yard. CMA-CGM stake in NOL edges past 4% French liner giant's acquisition of Singapore rival still on track for 2016 close, say analysts.

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MARCH 2, 2016
Norfolk Southern streamlines operating regions K + N reports 5.4% increase in net profits Hazcheck portal simplifies dangerous goods booking for vessel alliances Troy Container Lines adds Ireland service GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd NFTC president praises USDA final rule on COOL CMA CGM officially disposes of Delmas brand TECSYS reports flat profits on increased revenues CSX selects N.C. site for industrial development SkyBitz launches intermodal chassis tracking tool AAEI conference to examine the '(R)Evolution' of trade POLB touts carrier compliance with emission-reduction program WSC 'stunned' by USCG position on enforcement of verified gross mass requirement Deutsche Bahn rebrands freight rail unit

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MARCH 2, 2016
Caribbean VLCCs fall to 5-month low on slight inquiry: sources 'The Persian Gulf is dead right now and there are too many ships,' says shipbroker. Low bunker prices exacerbating dry bulk ship oversupply as ships speed up Handysize owner says it has taken precautions to survive 'dire market' in 2016. US Gulf Coast fuel oil MOC has most active month ever: data All of the 108 USGC 3%S fuel oil trades in February involved Glencore, Valero, or Vitol. Novorossiisk bunker fuel shortage to last weeks: sources Resupply next week but outlook still tight. Rotterdam's LNG bunkering volume soars to 2 mil mt end 2015: port president Twice of Antwerp's, three times more than Hamburg Crude futures settle higher in choppy trading, WTI tests $35/b Tuesday marked the second time in less than a week that prompt NYMEX crude has flirted with $35/b.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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