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BRIEFS

March 4, 2016

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US Coast Guard has no overweight box penalties, but can stop loading Hapag-Lloyd levies Far East-Mideast US$200 rate hike April 15 Hapag-Lloyd changes its weekly Central China India Service rotation Alphaliner outlines the ups and downs of world's top ports in 2015 CP mulls legal action to stop US anti-competitive railway action MSC, Iran Ports & Maritime Organisation to expand cooperation in shipping Dubai's Sima Marine launches coastal shipping service from Kochi in India DP World signs contracts for huge fourth terminal at Jebel Ali CMA CGM to levy US$200/TEU Europe-Caribbean rate hike from April 1 SeaLand's low sulphur surcharge April 1 for North America, Caribbean XPO harbour truckers join strike against Pacific 9 in LA and Long Beach NYK adds 14,000-TEUer for deployment on Asia-Europe trades WFS buys Consolidated Aviation Services in sector's raging multi-mergers Punjabi farmers have lots to sell but no cargo flights fly it to Europe IATA focuses on cargo data exchange upgrade at Berlin cargo conference Lack of container use makes it hard for air cargo to rival sea freight Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics is in expansion mode

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MARCH 3, 2016
COSCON will have larger capacity, more services & broader business scope post-integration IRClass makes further inroads in Singapore & South-East Asia SCI's Worldwide Agents' Meet 2016 focusing on improving market share, developing existing business portfolios & evaluating agency performance Tiger Logistics successfully holds annual all-India managers' conclave UASC's IMEX service aims at providing optimal coverage Cashew exports continue to decline in current fiscal Cement industry facing cheap imports from Pakistan, China National Waterway-1 being developed with multimodal terminals Sri Lanka Ports Authority keen to facilitate Myanmar transhipments thru' Colombo port DICT committed to a safe work place Budget 2016 reflects promising infrastructure & investment push: C. Sasidhar, Managing Director, Krishnapatnam Port Co. Ltd Natural rubber imports surge 21 pc production falls 3.4 pc in Jan. A comprehensive deliberation on the key issues & the way ahead

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A new generation Germany to Romania in 28 hours Airfreight boss feels lure of the sea Takeover time in Canada Shipping special Siemens components to Turkey Switzerland: BLS defies strong franc Modern Logistics receives maiden aircraft Investment in tyre logistics specialist Bright Flight bases AN-26F in Paderborn Singh to spearhead European expansion Iran resumes links to northern range ports Seaport to hinterland traffic sets new record Rhenus expanding in Ruhr region ACS expands into sixth continent Airbus with an eastern touch Congo to modernize road network Agency agreement signed in Oslo JAL uplifting women in transport arena

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MARCH 3, 2016
AVEVA announces the global launch of AVEVA Engage, revolutionising collaborative decision making across Capital Projects and Operations Cambridge, UK - 3 March 2016: Already a big draw at major industry events during 2015, AVEVA today announced the commercial availability of its showcase decision support system, AVEVA Engage^TM. As visitors to AVEVA's World Summit in Dubai in October, and members of the Early Access Programme... PD PORTS expands commercial team to support continued business growth Michael has been appointed as Business Development Manager to help develop supply chain solutions which add value for customers importing and exporting dry bulk cargo. With more than 15 years' experience in the construction industry, Michael joins PD Ports from Hope Construction Materials, where... Centrale Nantes and Bureau Veritas create international research Chair for the ship of the future in partnership with HydrOcean and Nextflow Software The École Centrale de Nantes (ECN), one of France's top engineering universities, and leading classification society Bureau Veritas have joined forces to create a new International Chair in research on Hydrodynamics and Marine Structures. The aim is to improve the safety and performance of vessels of the future. The ambitious... Radio Holland delivers NavCom and VSAT on four special newbuild vessels Radio Holland was awarded contracts to deliver and install the complete NavCom and VSAT packages for four newbuild vessels: two of the Meriaura Group and two of Eureka, part of SMT Shipping, all built at Royal Bodewes (Hoogezand, The Netherlands). "We have completed many successful projects with Radio Holland and... LCM Systems Release New SOLAS Compliant Container Weighing System In response to the new SOLAS regulations due to come into force on the 1st July 2016, LCM Systems is pleased to announce the launch of a cost effective, fully SOLAS compliant container weighing system. The company has been supplying container weighing systems for around 5 years with over 40... Bulk Invest files for bankruptcy The depressed dry bulk market has claimed its first victim in Norway, as Oslo-listed Bulk Invest, until recently the ship owning unit in the Western Bulk group, has filed for bankruptcy after attempts to restructure its... Indian port expansion to cost USD14 billion India's massive port driven development plan under what the government terms as its "ambitious" Sagarmala Programme will involve a total of 150 projects that will entail a whopping investment of Rs4 trillion (USD60 billion) over the next ten years. Out of this huge outlay Rs1 trillion (USD14 billion) will be earmarkedfor... Seago brings APM back to Liverpool after a decade Seago Line, the intra-European container shipping unit in AP Møller-Mærsk (APM) group, is to start a service between Algeciras, Dublin, and Liverpool. This will mark APM's return to the UK port of Liverpool after more than a decade. The feeder service, which will start next month, will use the new... APM Terminals Buenos Aires Wins Safety Award APM Terminals Buenos Aires, operator of the Terminal 4 facility in Argentina's primary port, was named winner of the first annual "Innovation in Safety Award", bestowed by ICHCA International, an independent organization dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and transportation, at the annual ICHCA conference,... UK ports to reduction in rate of light dues Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced a reduction in the rate of light dues, the contributions paid by the shipping industry for the upkeep of navigation aids such as lighthouses, buoys and beacons around the UK and Irish coastline. Phase 1 of Frederikshavn's port expansion gets underway By the physical start-up, we've now reached a much-anticipated milestone. Practically every single day, we're met with questions about the development of the project; and it has been difficult to explain the work going on behind scenes to the public. To... Iskes' new ASD 2411 Venus up and running after delivery Iskes Towage & Salvage took delivery of a new Damen ASD 2411 in November 2015. In its first 100 days, the tug has been performing vessel assistance duties in the locks and canals around the Dutch Ports of Amsterdam and IJmuiden. Three months after delivery of... BIMCO urges shipowner caution on West Africa piracy-reporting centre Concerns about a security breach at the Maritime Trade Information Sharing Centre-Gulf of Guinea (MTISC-GoG) based in Ghana, have led to an official warning from shipowner association BIMCO. This concern has also been blamed for significant... Gothenburg to build terminal, use not yet decided The Port of Gothenburg in Sweden is set to expand with the construction of a new terminal at the outer port area, which marks the first time Scandinavia's largest port has been significantly expanded since the 1970s. "The terminal will be built using dredging spoils and is expected... HK-based Brightoil posts deep loss for 2H15 Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum recorded a HKD523 million (USD67 million) loss for the six months to 31 December, compared with a profit of HKD561 million for the same period of 2014. The loss was attributed to the voluntary impairment of the Caofeidian oilfields, which is non-cash in nature, the company said... BLPL Singapore to expand liner services Intra-Asia liner operator BLPL Singapore plans to expand its services this year by chartering in more vessels. Part of Transworld Group Singapore, which was founded by Indian-born Mahesh Sivaswamy, BLPL Singapore operated as a non-vessel owning common... HMM considers tanker unit sale Hyundai Merchant Marine said today that it is looking at putting its oil and product tanker business up for sale as part of further asset sales to raise liquidity. The company has just one VLCC, Hyundai Sun, in its name after selling... Product tankers boost DS Norden amid dry bulk woes DS Norden, the listed Danish dry bulk and product tanker shipping company, had its best ever year in product tankers. However, this was outweighed by continuing hard times for its much larger dry bulk shipping. Overall, the company was able to reduce its 2015... IRClass steps up training on dredging works Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) is stepping up training to address India's shortage of trained dredging personnel as demand for capital dredging works booms across the country. Capital dredging projects are primarily for port... Wisdom Marine profit up 19% in 2015 Taipei-listed bulk carrier Wisdom Marine posted a TWD2.25 billion (USD70 million) profit in 2015, surging 19.09% compared with the previous year, stated the company in its fiscal report. The carrier recorded a revenue of TWD11 billion, up 16% year on year, and its earnings per share stood at TWD4.53. The carrier is... Tipping point for dry bulk layup decision is near The economics of placing bulkers into cold layup is still borderline due to high reactivation costs, keeping too much tonnage in the market, but if variables move just a little bit further south, the financial argument for layups is much clearer. Star Bulk CEO...

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MARCH 3, 2016
Next round of 'musical chairs' among container shipping alliances 'will be revealed next month' Hi-tech newcomer shakes up the adhoc freight sector by cutting 30% off logistics costs No going back now on new container weighing regulations, says IMO Pirates targeting ship cargo via online hacking Alaska goes all-in on price, while US carriers fight for Havana rights Target ramps up annual spend on hi-tech logistics to $2.5bn

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MARCH 3, 2016
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding books ATB order Disney to order two more cruise ships at Meyer Werft HHI produces 10,000th HiMSEN engine Tidewater gets OK to try to collect part of Venezuela award GE gas turbine to power versatile patrol ship's hybrid drive New Wartsila agreements give performance guarantee DNV GL offers "Scrubber Ready" notation

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MARCH 3, 2016
Port of Bellingham supporting four Whatcom County projects Alaska Airlines seeks approval for Los Angeles to Havana flights Rail association releases weekly, monthly traffic totals Foss Maritime receives honor for safe operations at Terminal 5 DOT calling for applications for university transport program

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MARCH 3, 2016
Furious WSC demands answers from USCG over box weighing policy reversal Ocean carrier group writes directly to head of the Coast Guard in a bid to clarify confusing claims over role of IMO and legitimacy of Solas China Cosco eyes interim membership of two alliances FMC asked if newly-merged carrier could remain in both the Ocean Three and CKYHE groups during integration CMA CGM to deploy six 18,000 teu ships on Pacific after successful trials French line challenging consensus view that ULCs too large to create efficiencies on shorter ocean voyages USCG position on container weighing remains unclear FAQ offers little direction for US shippers Pier 400 on track to raise cranes as ULCs enter transpacific trades Update: The Los Angeles terminal expects to retrofit 10 cranes eventually but will phase in its investment programme Diana says dry bulk recession should be shorter than in 1980s Greece-based owner has appetite for more acquisitions but survival is top priority D'Amico product tankers rake in $54.5m profit First three quarters of 2015 were particularly strong for Italian product tanker company Pyxis Tankers returns to the black Product tanker owner sees encouraging MR demand later this year BP extends Azerbaijan offshore vessel contracts Ships will be supplied over a five-year period India to reboot Sagarmala marine initiative Move to attract foreign investors ahead of major maritime conference Fincantieri partners Chinese yard to develop cruiseship repair and conversion Italian firm to contribute technical expertise while Huarun Dadong will provide modern ship repair and refitting facilities Brazil to auction six sites for private terminal developments Lease tenders scheduled to start on March 31 Six groups express interest in acquiring Hyundai Securities stake HMM owns 22.4% of the Hyundai Securities stake up for sale Tokyo Gas inks pact with Mitsubishi Corp unit to ship LNG from US LNG sale and purchase contract to be for 19-year period starting 2020 Berlian Laju Tanker requests time extension to prepare 2015 financial results Owner expects to be able to announce its financial statements by March 31 Potential HMM default looms big on Danaos, Capital Partners and Navios Partners Substantial counterparty risk from lucrative HMM charters

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MARCH 3, 2016
Irrational market adds complexity to contract negotiation strategy FedEx joins UPS in opposing potential CP-NS merger CMA CGM's mega-ship plans send West Coast ports scrambling US Coast Guard urged to clarify SOLAS position after apparent flip-flop CP asks US to vet proposed NS merger before shareholder meeting US truckers: Container lines retain too much control over chassis IMO urges global supply chain to communicate over SOLAS rule Russia to freeze controversial road tariff hike CMA CGM to deploy six 18,000-TEU ships from Asia to West Coast Port of Charleston prepares for growth in reefer cargo Hapag-Lloyd seeks more oversize cargo NY-NJ port's January imports rise, despite wildcat strike, blizzard Jawaharlal Nehru Port poised to hit record volume Independent vs. employee driver debate transforms harbor trucking Problems at NY-NJ port draw attention to Montreal as alternative

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MARCH 3, 2016
HSH seeks takeover or sale of Sobelmar fleet Request for foreclosure rights come amid settlement talks focused on sale through US Bankruptcy Court. More OW Bunker executives charged Move by law enforcement makes official earlier findings of fraud at top. Plan could boost crude exports to India Government plans large boost in storage to attract foreign crude. Eidesvik wins contract extension from Total Norwegian offshore vessel owner set to keep two of its ships busy for a total of 195 days. Zim picks seven artists in residence Israeli container line selects the men and women who will create artworks while living on boxships. Safe Bulkers clinches new payment extension New York-listed Greek shipowner pushes back $51.8m balloon payment by three years. SSY names Mark Richardson as next chairman Company and industry veteran John Welham to step down at the end of this year SCI will have to order at domestic yards Indian owner to be forced to renew fleet domestically, but only when subsidy scheme ends in 10 years. Ostensjo Rederi promotes COO to CEO role Kenneth Walland is replacing Johan Rokstad, who will now take the reins at Edda Accommodation. Bulk Invest files for bankruptcy Oslo-listed bulker owner aborts restructuring efforts amid opposition from Japan. Riga Shipyard returns to profit Latvian shipbuilder posts slim earnings for 2015 as revenue rises 20.6%. ABG Shipyard eyes $89m investment Loss-making Indian shipbuilder in talks with Vietnamese group over much-needed cash injection. UN blacklists 31 North Korean ships Owner OMM targeted in latest round of sanctions prompted by Asian country's nuclear programme. Tidewater closer to claiming Venezuelan cash Tribunal lifts stay on part of US offshore giant's compensation for seizure of vessels by Chavez administration in 2009. HMM looks to offload tankers after bulkers sale Troubled South Korean owner considers disposing of more than 10 vessels, including VLCCs and MRs. Topaz extends BP charter for 14 ships Dubai owner ties up offshore support vessels for up to seven years in the Caspian Sea. IRISL included in CMA CGM, Coscocs talks French and Chinese lines reportedly want to bring Iranian carrier into boxship group also involving Evergreen and OOCL. Clough secures South African LPG terminal contract Australian firm set to begin work on import facility in April with completion set for 2017. Fincantieri teams up with Chinese ship repairer Italian shipbuilding group says move consolidates its presence in the Chinese cruise sector. Seago Line launches new Irish Sea service Maersk Group returns to Liverpool with a direct product after a ten year absence. VLCC tonnage pushing rates downward Large tanker spot market TCEs slump by 23% since this time last week as sentiment sags.

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MARCH 3, 2016
NEWS FLASH: Carriers want USCG to reverse or clarify stance on SOLAS NEWS FLASH: CMA CGM takes 'giant' step in transpacific

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MARCH 3, 2016
Uptick in product demand, low crude prices support refining: Shell analyst Refining sector is focusing on modernization to produce more distillates. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Landings in China, Japan spike to fresh annual highs Freight rates remain under pressure from long vessel supply. Gunvor completes sale of Novorossiisk fuel oil terminal stake to Transneft The move came as Gunvor rebalances its asset portfolio. Danish fraud office moves in on ex-OW Bunker executives Charges include fraud and breach of trust. DNV GL introduces 'scrubber ready' class notation Allows owners to defer decisions on actually installing scrubbers on newbuilds. Gazprom Germania completes LNG bunkering first at Germany's Rostock Port welcomes cooperation on developing supply of the bunker fuel alternative. Vitol announces bunkering partnership in Nigerian waters Says all operations are protected by the Secure Anchorage Area team. Sulfur bunker cap uncertainties hinder shipping, refiner decisions: executive Not enough time to prepare if IMO decides in 2018 to implement in 2020, says head of Maersk Oil Trading. Singapore HSFO market firms up on expected tightness in April Bunker fuel demand in Singapore will be the swing factor for April, and will dictate whether Singapore will be severely short on supply Japan's low sulfur marine diesel output falls 6.8% on week The output was also 0.1% lower year on year TENDER DATA: Saudi Aramco offers up to 53,000 mt of 700 CST fuel oil Loading over March 17-19. US DATA: US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks at highest since 2011 US fuel oil stocks ended the week at 46.786 million barrels, a build of 777,000 barrels from the previous week. Oil futures rise despite massive build in US crude stocks US commercial crude oil stocks jumped 10.374 million barrels to 517.981 million barrels. New European study largely in favor of LNG as fuel for ships Positive impact on air quality making it beneficial; GHG profile is less clear-cut. Rotterdam's LNG bunkering volume soars: port president Twice of Antwerp's, three times more than Hamburg

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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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