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BRIEFS

October 5, 2016

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TT Club insurer doubts 95pc VGM compliance of UN's box weigh-in rule BIMCO calls for end to boxship orders to keep industry viable Zim posts net loss of US$74 million as revenue falls 19.8pc to $611.8 million No longer standalones, APMT, Damco to join transport division to synergise Houthis knock out UAE ship putting into Aden to supply Saudi-led coalition Hamburg's 'Port Evening' in St Petersburg strengthens sea freight ties Maersk orders 14,800 reefer boxes as imports of perishables grows in Asia Major hurdle cleared before dredging Charleston harbour begins Two years to go before trade picks up in Asia, summit told Kalmar delivers 2 automatic stacking cranes to DP World in Brisbane World ports to add 214 million TEU of new capacity, says German study British Transport Secretary says London Airport decision 'very soon' Correction: Changi cargo up 5.2pc to 1.27 million tonnes from Jan-Aug Stifel Logistics Confidence Index posts 12 months of negative readings IAG Cargo offers new temperature sensitive container transport Frankfurt aviation sector condemns provincial government's noise ceiling

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Call for more training to make vessel casualties manageable ZIM's volumes up in Q2 2016 DP World explores opportunities to develop logistics capabilities in Africa FEDSAI apprises PMO of the situation at Kolkata Port French port of Marseille Fos highlighted as a strategic alternative gateway in Mediterranean Iranian delegation apprised of the performance & developmental plans of JN Port P. Raveendran assumes charge as Chairman of Chennai Port Trust V. O. Chidambaranar Port sets multiple handling records RBI goes in for rate cut

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Jeans by rail TIR can radically reduce trade costs in Africa Refinancing successful Troublesome times for Polish rail carrier MOL's eco ship for Waterfront Shipping Sales force for Mexico FAA says "end lithium ion battery transport - or else" Landed: Magellan Singapore warehousing contract Refurbishment of Moldova's railways gathering speed Port of Longview appealing to investors Top drawer change at Damco Invitation to Hangar 51 Russia and China to launch a mail train New contract with Asda WTO's gloomy outlook on world trade

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
US warns vessel operators ahead of Hurricane Matthew Cooling reefer market calls for innovation New InterManager president outlines ambitions Seoul courts looking to sell STX O&S and STX France as a package HMM no longer selling tanker business Dutch and Asian ports collaborate in LNG bunkering DP World eyes more Africa investments Swissco Holdings may be next O&G player to restructure bonds Jebsen elected Intermanager president Perisai Petroleum offers alternative plan to bondholders THE Alliance may launch without Hanjin Shipping

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
10,000 empty Hanjin containers stuck at Felixstowe as congestion returns IAG invites 'disruptive' start-ups into Hangar 51 to develop hi-tech products Desperate Hanjin creditors in court plea to be told where their assets are held How easy is it for criminals to find the weakest link in your digital supply chain? Maersk unlikely to buy Korean vessels - but will wait for another distressed line David Mawer in top spot as JF Hillebrand revamps European operations 200lbs of cocaine - an aristocrat sugar trader's nightmare

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Eyeing IMO deadline, tanker owner fits Evoqua BWMS Jurong and North Atlantic Drilling extend West Rigel delay NASSCO awarded $106 million Navy contract mod Remembering El Faro: One year on Concordia in IMOIIMAX sale and leaseback deal Ingalls gets $120 million more for LHA 8 long lead material New President takes helm at Intermanager VIDEO: Eastern launches barge unit of ATB dredge

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Controversy over Baltic Exchange sale rumbles on Move described as 'the thin end of a very large wedge that threatens London's status as a maritime sector' Seaco weighs Hanjin ship arrests as it steps up debt recovery action Container leasing giant says it may take until the end of the year before most equipment is retrieved Capital Maritime snaps up ER Boston cape Third recent cape sale from Err Schiffahrt fleet goes to Marinakis' private stable Japanese financier buys MR tanker from Concordia Swedish carrier will lease back the ship for eight years OPDR switches vessels to Hamburg's Süd-West-Terminal Company relocates in search of a dedicated shortsea terminal as Buss Hansa Terminal closes down Costamare trims dividend as it gears up for difficult container market Owner of 72 containerships takes 'necessary steps', including $760m of debt deals BW's new Danish finance chief faces challenges Helping pull together the diverse strands of a company mainly located in Singapore and Norway, with Danish leadership, will not be easy Swissco Holdings mulls $73m note refinancing plan Offshore marine company to discuss plan with noteholders less than a week before next interest payment date IBK offers refund guarantee to Samsung Heavy Industries Offer helps shipbuilder to seal the latest newbuilding contract Ports America establishes joint stevedoring venture with Cooper/T. Smith Consolidation of operations and assets aims to more efficiently serve two companies' collective customers Cosco Shipping clinches transportation and logistics deal in Kazakhstan Company will subcontract part of the work to its South Korean business partners Bunkering: In the throes of change Singapore's bunkering industry is to explore the use of cleaner fuels at Sibcon 2016 Qatargas and Pakistan ink deal for long-term LNG supply deal Twenty-year supply agreement comes after 15-year contract signed in February Genco secures extra time to settle loans Covenant waivers extended to October 7 VLCC spot earnings almost double in a week Slowdown is likely in coming days, followed by further rate increases as winter arrives

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Liners, Southeast US ports gird for Hurricane Matthew Zim bleeds red on weak pricing but restructures debt Montreal port truckers can tap app for terminal wait times US judge urged to pressure Hanjin to detail stranded cargo, equipment Future seen for US automated trucks - and truck drivers Japanese air cargo set to buck downward trend Japanese exports expected to rise for first time in two years Bahri targets Mexico, US Gulf for growth Blockchain tech could save shippers money, stress Better productivity but no growth for Jawaharlal Nehru DP World looks to expand African footprint

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Hurricane Matthew shuts marine terminals Largest Atlantic basin storm in years forces closure of bunkering, oil storage sites. TOTE adjusting for Hurricane Matthew US owner continues operations as Hurricane Mathew approaches Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba. Maritime terminals close on Matthew's approach Largest Atlantic basin storm in years forces closure of bunkering, oil storage sites. Seadrill jumps on talk of Fredriksen cash Shares jump 28.2% after reports that Norwegian shipping tycoon could inject $1.2bn. Former Hanjin capesize put on selling block Financial owner of South Korean owner's oldest cape puts vessel on market. Costamare shares punished after cut New York-listed stock plunges 19.6% in morning trading; Stifel downgrades. Korea readies ship scrapping incentives Ministries in talks on encouraging older ships out of the fleet to improve emissions performance. Fredriksen's NADL agrees further rig delay Oslo and New York-listed outfit extends standstill agreement with Sembcorp Marine for West Rigel. CLdN charters ship to enhance service Short sea specialist adds third vessel from Finland's Bore to its Portugal-Netherlands route. Star Bulk supramax grounds on Parana Greek owner's bulk carrier is currently obstructing navigation in the main channel. Shipping lender Woori being sold off Privatisation by Korean government could allow bank to rival bigger compatriots KB Bank and KEB Hana. InterManager elects Jebsen as president Jebsens CEO takes over from PTC's Gerardo Borromeo. Costamare nets new loans; trims dividend Greek shipowner explains moves aim to strengthen the containership specialist in difficult market. Korean banks' bad loans hit new high Major lenders have $18bn of non-performing finance due to shipping and yard crisis. Eagle Bulk ends six year buying drought Gary Vogel-led owner starts to set growth capital to work with first purchase since 2010, brokers say. North Sea PSVs approach record lows Dire offshore market takes another lurch southwards amid plentiful tonnage supply. Neptune Lines breaks into Middle East Melina Travlos-led company is eyeing Far East expansion with new vehicle carrier service. Concordia Maritime in sale-and-leaseback Japanese deal could be followed by further transactions as owner readies for weaker market. TOTE Maritime sails despite hurricane US owner continues operations as normal as Hurricane Mathew approaches Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba. HMM rules out tanker fleet sale Restructured Korean owner says it is not currently looking to exit wet sector following review. Hanjin Shipping seeks capesize sale South Korean owner's oldest cape comes to market. Korea considers another $3.4bn DSME bail-out Government wants Kexim and KDB to help restructuring shipbuilder through debt swap and capital reduction. Swissco seeks notes refinancing Singapore-listed company appoints Ernst & Young to assist with debt restructuring. Chairman: Hanjin could have been saved Cho Yang-ho also says sorry for disruptions caused by bankruptcy filing. Samsung wins LNGC refund guarantee Korean yard secures finance for $380m order thought to be from GasLog. Deutsche Bank slashes Ardmore Shipping estimates Analyst says he is "recalibrating expectations" for the tanker owner's third quarter results. BW Group recruits Norden man for chief financial officer role Singapore shipowner ends four month hunt for replacement following Gleeson departure in June. US Coast Guard medevacs man from bulker off Texas Crewman aboard NYK Bulk & Projects vessel admitted to hospital over heart problems. Mixed day in the office for Transocean Driller secures work for rig laid up for over a year, but news is tempered by another cancellation. Floatel ties up new accommodation unit to Chevron Newbuilding set to be deployed on the Wheatstone field in Western Australia later this month. Qatargas to use Q-Flex ships in Pakistan deal World's largest LNG producer inks 20-year term; volumes could grow.

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
World ACD: Global airfreight market grows for third straight month Global airfreight volumes grew for the third straight month in August 2016, rising 2.3 percent from the previous year, according to the lat... Maersk taps BigOceanData for vessel tracking Maersk Line has signed a two-year contract with BigOceanData for vessel tracking services, the London-based technology provider said in a s... Oslo Børs launches tradable shipping index Oslo Børs, the Norwegian stock exchange, has launched a tradable shipping industry index, the exchange said in a statement. The tradable S... IAG launches aviation startup accelerator program International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of IAG Cargo, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Avios, has launched a... Cargolux receives 14th 747-8F ahead of schedule Cargolux Airlines has taken delivery of its 14th Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft ahead of schedule, the company said in a statement. The L... Executive Moves: Eagle Bulk Shipping, Transervice Logistics and InterManager Eagle Bulk Shipping, an owner and operator of dry bulk vessels,has named Frank De Costanzo chief financial officer, succeeding Adir Katzav ... Southeastern U.S. ports brace for Hurricane Matthew The Southeastern U.S. is bracing for Hurricane Matthew and its potential impacts at shipping ports as the Category 4 Hurricane inches close... FRA directs owners to inspect, repair potentially defective tank cars The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration is directing owners of certain Department of Transportation specification 111 (DOT-111) general pu... Soybean processor expands at Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) will expand its operations at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, investing more than $31 million to i... EPES acquires Atlantic Logistics EPES Logistics, a third-party logistics and freight management firm based out of Greensboro, N.C., said it has acquired Atlantic Logistics,... Aaron Hendry, Florida maritime industry businessman, dies Aaron W. Hendry, a longtime Florida maritime industry businessman, died Monday at the age of 80. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.... U.S. turns up heat on WTO compliance decisions The United States said it wants rapid enforcement of recent World Trade Organization (WTO) decisions involving European subsidies for Airbu... CenterPoint buys warehouse near L.A., Long Beach ports CenterPoint Properties said it has acquired a 116,550-square-foot industrial facilityin Santa Fe Springs, Calif., near the ports of Los Ang...

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OCTOBER 4, 2016
Norway's Mongstad due back from works shortly It was set to carry out partial works this autumn on half of the refinery, a source close to the company said previously. NWE HSFO barge structure at five-week low amid weak demand, higher crude The softening structure came after the barges reached a high of $4.50/mt mid-September versus the front-month swap on stronger fuel oil cracks. St Petersburg bunker prices firm amid strong demand The key bunker grade of 380 CST fuel oil added $2/mt on Monday over Friday's level to be assessed by S&P Global Platts at $182.50/mt. External: Wired Bunkering Gibraltar's Peninsula targets 18% bunker sales growth Global head of analysis Will Bathurst says Peninsula will consider expanding physical supply operations Durban bunkers hit four-month low versus Singapore as Engen restarts The lower Durban price is down to higher-than-expected supply and lower- than-anticipated demand in the region, sources said. Gulf Petrochem expands into Antwerp with bunker fuel supply operations The expansion into Antwerp comes shortly after its launch into Rotterdam, another key Northwest European market, earlier this year. FUTURES: Crude lower on rising Iranian exports, stronger dollar Jakob Bergholdt appointed BW Group's CFO The former CFO Nicholas Gleeson resigned on June 3. BP Singapore's fuel oil book leader quits Ng had been with the company for more than 20 years.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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