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March 10, 2016

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Cathay 2015 profit up 90.5pc to US$772.6 million, revenue off 3.4pc K+N sees mandatory box weigh-ins as needless and costly - 'no value add' Seaspan net profit up 52.9pc to US$199.3 million, but little revenue data Port Tracker: US ports start normally, but adding mega ships is madness NYK to collect Big Data from mega-ships to promote safety, efficiency 15,000-TEU Al Dhail docks at La Spezia Container Terminal Damco signs Swiss agri-chem giant Syngenta to 4PL global contract Bridge across Bosphorus now open, creates Europe-Asia freight corridor Eco lobby: New sustainable shipping rules to be devised by 2040 VSTEP installs NAUTIS training simulator to HELMEPA in Greece IMO eases rules, grants more time to upgrade navigation software Cargo pilots go to court with narrow focus argument for equal rest periods Pilot shortage at regional airlines threatens wider US aviation industry Volga-Dnepr flies Breeze-M booster for Exomar Mission space vehicles Lufthansa Cargo to sell bellyhold space on Eurowings long-haul flights

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MARCH 9, 2016
CMA CGM committed to professional equality MOL lays emphasis on ESG Pulses being imported for buffer stock Adani Kattupalli Port receives 1st Less than Container Load shipment APM Terminals Pipavav launches project 'DISHA' with Swadeep Sikshan Sansthan Major Ports record INR 3,456 cr. profit PM calls for improving average vessel turnaround time at Major Ports V.O. Chidambaranar Port achieves container handling record AMTOI Day celebration on March 11 in Mumbai CCEA approves construction of 6 rail lines for freight & passengers DICT sees rapid growth, emerges as one of the key gateways for north India containerised cargo National Association of Hinterland ICDs & CFSs formed Rail auto hub coming up near Chennai Exporters asked to make use of preferential duty tariff under FTAs Odisha to tie-up with Singapore-based agencies for smart city project

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New shuttle reinforces Rotterdam-France link Wanted: dozen pilots for Thames traffic BSM kisses V.Group's hand Leadership change for Cargill's ocean transport field Rail network facelift in California and Montana Goodman reports robust H1 results SSC and Swiss Export put merger on agenda State-of-the-art warehouse for Graz Kazakhstan a linchpin in Central Asia Nile Dutch pimps up Far East-West Africa service Precision redelivers freighter conversions to DHL Transporter plant Hanover celebrating ICTSI: volumes up, revenue down, ebitda better Bouquet of top managers for ClassNK Aircraft now 'follow the greens' at DXB

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MARCH 9, 2016
P&I deal for Iran would be temporary and 'fragile' Talks between the International Group of P&I Clubs and the US regulators over a potential deal for a temporary facility to allow insurance for vessels trading with Iranian firms are ongoing IHS Fairplay... US diesel tracked to Europe expected to triple month-on-month Nearly 3.5 million tonnes (26 million bbl) of ultra-low-sulphur diesel is tracked arriving in Europe over March on 84 tankers, according to the OPIS Tanker Tracker, an IHS product. The tally shows that volumes from the US are so far estimated to triple from last month's... PALFINGER DREGGEN gets Statoil contract Statoil has awarded PALFINGER DREGGEN the contract for the complete rebuilding and upgrading of six BOP cranes for the Gullfaks field. Each of the BOP cranes to be delivered from PALFINGER DREGGEN will have the capacity to lift 2 x 20 tons. In addition the cranes are equipped with an auxiliary... IMarEST partners with MAAP and will launch new Philippines Branch The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) is the latest Marine Partner to join the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and sees 45 of MAAP's academic staff and around 1500 engineering and deck cadets enrolled as members of the IMarEST to support their Initial and... Port Regulation: Parliament vote brings ports one step closer to autonomy Yesterday, the European Parliament voted on the Port Regulation and the Fleckenstein Report. The European Parliament confirmed the outcome of the Transport committee. 451 MEPs voted in favour of the deal reached by the rapporteur and the shadow rapporteurs. 234 MEPs voted against, while 18 MEPs abstained. An even larger... 13th ESPO conference - are European ports moving fast enough? The 2016 ESPO Conference will look into ways to improve the efficiency of maritime transport and ports, this from different angles: How to remove the remaining barriers in maritime transport and how to come to a real internal market for maritime transport? How to set the digital agenda for ports?... Ageing tankers pulled from markets The preference of charterers for newer tankers is persuading owners to pull ageing tonnage out of many key markets, according to leaders in the sector. Frontline, the listed tanker operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said newbuilding deliveries are accelerating this year, particularly in the second half of 2016, and the... Port of Gothenburg appoints new Harbour Master The Port of Gothenburg has appointed a new Harbour Master - Åsa Kärnebro. Åsa has been deputy Harbour Master at the Port of Gothenburg since 2010. In her new position she has identified a number of ways to further strengthen the port's competitiveness, not only in Europe but also globally. As... ESPO Award - how is your port working with nature? 04 March 2016: The theme for the 8th ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports is "Nature in Ports". In general, European ports are part of very valuable ecosystems, both on the land and waterside. Many port areas are also neighbouring Natura 2000 areas or even consist of Natura 2000... Dredging association EADA India's annual conference EADA India is pleased to invite you for its annual conference EADA India 2016, organized by hosted by Adani Ports and SEZ limited on behalf of EADA India that is scheduled to be held at Ahmadabad on March 11-12,2016. The conference shall have experts from the industry, policy makers from Government,... Kalmar to deliver 19 hybrid shuttle carriers to APM Terminals' newest container terminal in Italy Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for 19 hybrid shuttle carriers from APM Terminals for their newest container terminal that is under construction in Vado, Italy. The machines will be delivered during 2017. APM Terminals' deepwater Vado container terminal will be the world's first container terminal to employ an... Agenda for EADA India AGM 2016 Eastern Dredging Association, INDIA Agenda for Annual General Meeting - 2016 NOTICE Notice is hereby issued that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2016 of Eastern Dredging Association India is scheduled to be held on March 11, 2016 at 1700 hrs at the EADA India 2016 conference venue, AIIM, Shantigram, Ahmedabad... Port of Rotterdam Authority to redirect 4km of port section of Betuwe Route The Port of Rotterdam Authority is going to redirect approximately 4km of the port (or first) section of the Betuwe Route. As a result, the railway line will no longer run over the Caland Bridge, so that shipping... Suez Canal Access Channel is Officially Opened East Port Said, Egypt - Completed within just three months, the new 8.5 km (5.2 mile) access channel directly links the East Port Said port complex to the Mediterranean Sea, eliminating the need for vessels heading to the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) to wait 6-8 hours for a time... Damen signs MOU with Pearlson Shiplift Corporation The Damen Shipyards Group and Pearlson Shiplift Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for close cooperation between the two companies in the design and execution of shiplift projects around the... No relief for mainline boxship operators Mainline container ship operators will continue to have a hard time container ship deliveries have increased considerably from 1.3 million teu in 2012 to 1.7 million teu in 2015, a broker stated. In 2016, approximately 190 vessels 1.3 millon teu are expected to be delivered. Italian broker Banchero Costa... VLGC rates fall to loss-making levels Freight rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers have weakened to below break-even levels amid heavy newbuilding deliveries and muted trade activity. Freight rates are now hovering at USD32 to USD33 per tonne, with ship brokers expressing concern at what appears to be a... Rig market faces a perfect storm as capacity outstrips projected demand The offshore rig market faces a 'perfect storm', especially in southeast Asia, where excess capacity outstrips projected demand for 2016 and 2017. Based on IHS Petrodata's February report, market supply of jackups in... Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha unveils bailout plans Japanese bulker owner Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha today unveiled investment agreements with 14 of its creditors, comprising compatriot shipbuilders and shipowners. Concurrently, Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha, which filed for civil rehabilitation on 29 September 2015 after incurring JPY177 billion (USD1.47 billion) of debts, has... Great Yarmouth selected as construction port for USD3.5 billion wind farm Peel Ports Group's port of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, UK, has been selected as the port for construction and installation activities for ScottishPower Renewables' USD3.5 billion East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Peel... Chipolbrok looks to complete fleet upgrade by mid-year Polish-Chinese project and breakbulk shipping line Chipolbrok is on track to phase in all its latest-generation multipurpose newbuildings into its east-west services by the middle of this year, its managing directors told IHS Fairplay. The company aims to... APM Terminals Completes Acquisition of Grup Maritim TCB 9 March 2016 The Hague, Netherlands - APM Terminals has completed the USD 1 billion acquisition of Spanish Grup Maritim TCB's port and rail interests. APM Terminals has yet to receive approval for three of 11 terminals under... Tumbling revenues and falling demand add to offshore owners' pain Collapsing revenues of offshore vessel operators and little chance of recovery in the near term even if oil prices increase are testing both the pockets and the resolve of companies in the beleaguered shipping sector. "A... Marine insurers issue anchor safety warning Shipowners and crews have been warned they need to take the threat posed by lost anchors seriously. Marine insurers Gard and the Swedish Club have combined with class society DNV GL to investigate the causes, both technical and operational, of anchor and anchor chain loss. An investigation... CKYHE revises Asia-Europe, Med network amid slowing demand The CKYHE alliance is reorganizing its service network for Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades as the carriers try to counter the weak demand and excess capacity that is plaguing the route and dragging down freight rates. Members of the alliance - COSCON, 'K' Line, Yang Ming,... Transocean delays five jackup deliveries to 2020 Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean and Singapore-based rig-builder Keppel FELS have mutually agreed to delay the delivery of five jackups until 2020. The new delivery dates for the five Super B 400 Bigfoot Class drilling rigs are postponed to two- and three-month intervals in the first quarter of 2020. For the... Fund divests 30% of Egypt container terminal operator to Hutchison MENA Infrastructure, a fund manager and equity investor in Middle East infrastructure, said it divested its 30.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria International Container Terminals (AICT) to Hong Kong's Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) for an undisclosed sum. AICT, a joint venture between HPH, Alexandria Port Authority, and Saudi investment group... Bunker catches fire off Dalian port, China A bunker ship caught fire off Dalian port in northern China on 7 March. Five crew members of Bo Feng You Gong 10 had to abandon the ship, announced Dalian Maritime Safety Administration. The engine room of this 61.2 m-long ship caught fire at about 10:00 h local time on 7 March... Exmar and Pacific break off Colombian FLNG deal Gas transport and supply chain specialist Exmar and Canadian natural gas and oil producer Pacific Exploration and Production (PEP) have cancelled their natural gas liquefaction and storage agreement in Colombia. Exmar told IHS Fairplay that it took the initiative to end the 15-year agreement, which it had already indicated would not... Economou's DryShips loses USD2.85 billion in a single year George Economou-founded DryShips has suffered yet another massive quarterly loss - capping off one of the worst full-year performances ever by a public shipping company - and has now stopped making principal payments on its bank debt. The embattled NASDAQ-listed bulker and offshore owner... Marshall Islands flag leans on technology to reduce detentions Putting existing technology to better use to help shipowners make money will be a priority for the Marshall Islands flag in 2016. One way the flag state is doing that is by combining ship tracking data with vessel notices of arrival to keep crews better... Kirby buys Seacor tank barges for USD88 million Inland barge operator Kirby Corp. has agreed to buy the inland tank barge fleet from subsidiaries of Seacor Holdings for USD88 million in cash. The asset purchase agreement, announced 8 March, includes 27 inland 30,000-barrel tank barges and 13 inland towboats, as well as a 30,000-barrel tank barge and a towboat...

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MARCH 9, 2016
Blow to express airlines as Amazon leases 20 767Fs and eyes ATSG share deal CKYHE axes Asia-North Europe service as demand and rates hit rock bottom Bangladesh moves to improve airport security as UK bans air cargo imports MEPs back draft proposals to reform and modernise EU port sector 'CSCL Indian Ocean grounding must serve as a wake-up call' World's largest air vehicle will 'revolutionise logistics' Trucking start-up Cargomatic wants to be shipping's Uber

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MARCH 9, 2016
Norway eyes submarine replacement program Damen Dunkerque busy with DFDS Seaways program Havyard reports cancelation of subsea newbuild Evac equipment picked for Rederi Gotland newbuilds Sembcorp Marine ups stake in Gravifloat Kirby to buy Seacor inland tank barge fleet

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MARCH 9, 2016
Port of Vancouver breaking records with 2015 revenue/tonnage numbers New Drewry report looks at impact of giant container vessels Evergreen Line earns honor for e-commerce excellence Corps to begin maintenance dredging of Grays Harbor navigation channel US rail freight totals see mixed result for week

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MARCH 9, 2016
Marsh highlights dangers of inadequate hydrography Large parts of national and international waters never surveyed, says top broker Survival of the fittest Dry bulk owners are scrambling to shore up their balance sheets through alternative finance, loan deferrals, share buybacks and ship sales Gulftainer reports above market-average box growth Middle Eastern operator bucks trend of slowing volume growth, posting 4% rise in throughput figures across its portfolio Warning of 'chaos' after CMA CGM decision to deploy 18,000 teu ships on Pacific Maritime experts fear the impact mega vessels could have on beleaguered Asia-US container trades Charterers and owners clash over tanker age limits Owners unable to invest in younger ships without better freight rate deals paid by oil major charterers Consultation opens on EU regulation to ease port state aid approval process Brussels exercise in cutting red tape gets first of two public consultations Solid start to the year for transatlantic traffic Box volumes on westbound and eastbound services up in January Offshore and under pressure Offshore rates are low, waves of job cuts continue to hit the industry and shipowners and oil majors alike are going to ever more extreme lengths to endure a downturn with no clear end in sight Better the devil you know? Sometimes it is the ideas from outside that are truly transformational and able to move the industry forward International Group gets US nod on Iran cover Mechanism will allow P&I Clubs to provide full cover to members in the short term for vessels involved in Iranian trade CKYHE sets network changes for Asia to Europe, Mediterranean services Alliance to offer five Asia-North Europe services from end-March APM Terminals completes Spanish deal Adds eight terminals to portfolio, but regulatory approval for Turkish terminal still not granted Kirby to buy Seacor barge fleet Acquisition will be financed with funds from Kirby's revolving credit facility Dryships suspends debt servicing amid dwindling cash reserves Total losses for the quarter stand at $528m including impairment charges and Ocean Rig writedown Iran oil exports rise as demand from Europe grows Biggest buyer of Iranian crude is China, with 31.3% of total Seaspan affirms dividend policy amid challenging market conditions Company focus on fleet growth and redemption of preferred shares that are due for dividend step-up Vale and Fortescue pursue iron ore joint venture Alliance could boost long haul iron ore shipments Exmar and Pacific Exploration scrap FLNG project Deal termination comes soon after cancellation or postponement of other FLNG projects around the world

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MARCH 9, 2016
CP making softer merger overture to NS shareholders Imports propel Long Beach port to record February volume XPO Logistics to build, operate health-care network European terminal operators demand clarity on SOLAS Successful US ports integrate shippers into operations Baltimore volume jumps in January after record 2015 Amazon gains more control of its air cargo supply chain Orbcomm's satellite tracking rockets on new business, acquisitions US LTL truckers gain shipments as manufacturing activity improves 'K' Line adds India calls to intra-Asia loops Russia seeks to develop Arctic shipping route Rotterdam port makes major rail investment to stay competitive Hutchison buys stake in Egypt terminal operator APM Terminals finalizes acquisition of Spain's Grup Maritim Shippers to gain reliability from US terminal automation Air cargo a drag on Cathay Pacific's huge 2015 profit CKYHE restructures Asia-Europe, Med services

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MARCH 9, 2016
DryShips' key asset, Ocean Rig, plunges 22% Shares in George Economou-led drilling contractor plummets after lower-than-expected earnings. Aframax rates recover as enquiries pick up UPDATE: Brokers cite more demand from Black Sea and Ceyhan as helping to firm up rates. Another New Shipping bulker runs aground Smit Salvage tapped to help capesize New Mykonos come unstuck off coast of Madagascar. Navios discloses details on $50m loan Inter-company loan raised eyebrows when announced last week. Seanergy leads gainers in mixed session Shipping stocks mostly rising in New York though most other bulker owners sink. Asia declines. Second hand is the better option UACC chief executive Per Wistoft suggests expanding owners opt for the second-hand market. Middle East helps lift VLCC spot rates Fixture of Onassis ship well above the WorldScale rate at the end of last week. Tallinn devalues icebreaker as probe widens Port company writes down Botnica by $5.5m as prosecutors investigate 2012 purchase. Aframax rates recover as enquiries pick UPDATE: Brokers cite more demand from Black Sea and Ceyhan as helping to firm up rates. Nigerian owner cancels Havyard newbuild After initial delay, both sides decide to axe subsea deal, with Norwegian yard getting compensation. Grounded Suez bulker refloated Greece's New Katerina pulled free in Egyptian canal; repairs taking place. Harbor Star signs drydocks deal Philippines owner forms shiprepair joint venture with Guam Industrial Services. MOL establishes new service with Daimler Japanese carrier set to route German company's vehicles through Slovenia in order to reduce emissions. Two more Lanhai bulkers on the block Newbuilding and arrested panamax up for grabs in China following owner's collapse. HMM expects final Hyundai Securities bids Up to six companies could vie for Korean owner's stake in brokerage. Boskalis to axe vessels and staff after $483m profit Dutch dredging giant prepares for a difficult year ahead as it forecast lower earnings for current year. Daiichi of Japan confirms cash injection Owner secures funds to help in its efforts to pull away from administration. TGS COO appointed new CEO Kristian Johansen will replace the retiring Robert Hobbs at Norwegian offshore charterer. CKYHE restructures European runs with 98 ships Coscon, K Line and others reorganise loops from Asia, pooling nearly 100 vessels. Maersk Tankers completes first drone delivery at sea Shipowner hopes technology can prove a cost saver in delivery of spare parts and medicines. Keppel sees five newbuildings delayed until 2020 Another blow for Singapore's hard pressed rig builders as Transocean delays units again. DryShips halts payments across loans Economou-led shipowner misses balloon on three facilities and suspends instalments on remainder. Kirby buys Seacor's inland tank-barge fleet US-listed tank-barge operator adds to fleet size with deal for compatriot's assets. Rates and asset values hit DryShips George Economou-led company reports big Q4 loss as rates remain weak and asset values fall.

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MARCH 9, 2016
BWR: CKYHE decreases Asia-North Europe capacity, shifts focus to Med ATSG to provide 20 cargo planes for Amazon DOT proposes sleep apnea tests for truckers, railroad workers Kirby buys inland barge fleet from SEACOR Holdings APMT finalizes acquisition of Grup Maritim TCB Drewry: Diminishing economies of scale for vessels beyond 18,000 TEUs IATA: Airfreight volumes inch up 2.7% in January FEPORT: National guidance on SOLAS 'still absent' U.S. meat exports increase in volumes, decline in value Trinity Health taps XPO Logistics to run medical supply chain FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications TIA: 3PL revenues fall despite increased volumes in Q4 2015 CP to sell Arbutus Corridor to Vancouver NRF: U.S. container imports spike in January

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MARCH 9, 2016
Minimal impact on Japan bunker fuel market from Cosmo's Sakaide oil terminal work Bunker fuel shipments from the terminal suspended since March 5, trade sources say. Chemoil forays into Australia's bunker fuel market Starting in Port Kembla on April 2, will also sell bunkers at other NSW ports. EU sulfur rule non-compliance about 5% in 2015: EMSA Inspection levels fall short of requirements, except in Baltic ECA. Independent bunker broker opens US office Move makes Lindsay Blee 'true, global partner'. ANALYSIS: European LNG bunkering losing competitiveness against MGO Spread between European gas prices and MGO declining steadily since May last year. Oil futures turn lower on weak Chinese trade data Chinese exports decreased in February by 25.4% year on year, while imports declined 13.8%.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

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.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

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

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