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November 10, 2016

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Global Port Tracker expects US November container volume to increase 4pc The Alliance unveils network of 31 services covering 75 ports APL expands to launch new Colombia-Kingston feeder service Two ballast water management systems win approval from UN eco committee Major decisions made at MEPC 70 session in London BIFA challenges legitimacy of surcharges levied by shipping lines DB Schenker fined US$2.2m in Germany over 'unclear payments' in Russia K+N expands PharmaChain network offering cold chain logistics in San Juan Greater public education needed to combat threat posed by cybercrime: forum Swissport acquires Skylink to expand presence at Schiphol World's top aircraft manufacturers clamour for China's aviation market Cargojet expands freighter service to Air Canada Cargo to cover Frankfurt

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Allcargo Logistics focused on CSR thru' Avashya Foundation BCHAA delegation discusses key issues with Ministers, officials in New Delhi Changes & challenges are tough on world's ship Masters CMA CGM Group to have largest share in OCEAN ALLIANCE DPD & ITT initiatives give a boost to JN Port in Oct. Job seekers warned against falling prey to agents promising placements in proposed Major Port at Colachel (Enayam) Mumbai Port Trust organises multiple activities during Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 Tolls across National Highways suspended till midnight of Nov. 11 Apprehensions on Trump to prove wrong; India Inc hails his victory: ASSOCHAM ECGC's role crucial in sustaining flow of exports: Commerce & Industry Minister New GST to range from 5 to 28 pc in four-bracket structure

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Car industry supplier PTM awards new contract Switzerland: hustle and bustle before tunnel opens Government pension fund invests in Central Europe Top French honour goes to Turkish CEO Unctad saw it all coming Over 5,000 sqm more for logistics Rail transport trebles in port of Valencia Correction re Giovanni Cavazzana Canada to improve air transport competitiveness Finnlines steaming towards record result in 2016 Extending logistics contract Step further towards Eurasian logistics corridor Icao: more cooperation to make Africa's aviation... Positive consecutive figures for ICTSI in Q3 Russian to head UIC Asia-Pacific regional assembly

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
US flag may find safe harbour under Trump D'Amico loses money in difficult third quarter Marine insurers warned Trump win will hit business Havila Shipping tables new restructuring proposal DS Norden to grow dry cargo business by charters Kolkata Port in a dilemma over DCI's lone price bid for dredging work Minimal turnout by bondholders at Rickmers Maritime's consent solicitation exercise More departures from FSL Trust board over finance chief appointment Pacific Radiance suffers as OSV demand remains weak Insurers fears over future of US-Europe deal as Trump takes presidency Shortsea dry bulk stuck in the doldrums Shipping world digests news of Trump win Yangzijiang claims Chinese shipbuilding crown despite lower profits

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Maersk refines fleet of second-generation Triple-E box ships to carry 20,000 teu Trump: bad for Anglo-Saxons and the dollar, but 'shipping may be a winner' Tougher security pushes US cargo crime gangs towards lower-value loot Expansion the name of the game for major forwarders as Vietnam boom continues World's biggest shipping line feels the pain of anti-trade shift fears Trucking start-up Convoy secures its biggest deal with Unilever

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Lois Zabrocky to head OSG spin off International Seaways Shell Indonesia plant now producing marine lubricants ECSA: EU must make IMO CO2 road map work Marine Log announces Best Ships of 2016 MAN Diesel & Turbo engines for three more cruise ships Wartsila wins five-year cruise ship maintenance contract Damen delivers fast crew supplier for Abu Dhabi operations

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Prophecy and policy In the absence of clear policy, the US president-elect is an unknown quantity for shipping Concordia Maritime blames loss on seasonality, stock levels and new deliveries Unrest in Nigeria hit suezmax tankers in particular Idle box fleet hits new highs Nearly 400 ships awaiting employment, according to latest Alphaliner survey Navig8 Chemical Tankers suffers from weaker spot earnings Third-quarter net profits sharply lower Hail to the chief: Trump could be net positive for shipping Stances on sanctions, fossil fuels, Jones Act all seen as plus points Northern powerhouse joins London cluster Liverpool's Mersey Maritime association to join forces with promotional body Maritime UK Vessel impairment of $147m weighs heavily on OSG result Chief executive Blackley has hopes for the future with International Seaways' spin-off, as top executives are appointed to new entity Trump is 'president of protectionism' says Maersk China boss 'Protectionism is toxic to shipping', Maersk China chairman Tim Smith tells BIMCO conference Port integration offers plenty for Japanese merger MOL, K Line and NYK have much to gain through combining their terminal assets, says Drewry analyst Product tanker rates drop on Colonial Pipeline restart and refinery maintenance Opec says demand for MR product tankers projected to fall sharply over 2015-2020 Anti-globalisation concerns heightened by Trump presidency President Trump's effect on shipping will depend on his ability to follow through on protectionist agenda D'Amico falls victim to challenging third quarter for tankers Despite loss, product tanker market still has strong underlying fundamentals, argues chief executive Fiori Norden focused on 2017 coverage, says Rindbo Norden has tripled time charter coverage for its tanker fleet, in anticipation of weaker 2017 spot market Panamax bulker earnings inch up on winter coal demand Emerging demand in both the Atlantic and Pacific basin supports rates The end of the world as we know it It is not just the US that is going through seismic upheavals Protectionism risk to carriers and forwarders US election result bodes ill for box line recovery Rickmers Maritime postpones bondholders meeting on low turnout Vote on future of $71.9m worth of notes fails to meet minimum 75% threshold to establish a quorum Trump victory creates uncertainty for global trade and shipping Masterbulk chief executive Nick Fisher says Trump could perpetuate US isolationist approach to shipping policies Creditors ask DSME labour union to accept restructuring plan Plan vital in keeping shipbuilder afloat and listed on the Korean stock exchange Asian sea robbery incidents continue to trend lower Out of 64 reported incidents in January-October, 61 were full crimes and three were attempts Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach mull measures to tackle air pollution Public meeting to be held on November 17 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding net profit hit by impairment losses Impairment losses, however, partially offset by subsidy income and foreign exchange-related gains Seaborne shipping experiences slowest growth in six years But longer-term prospects still positive for developing nations, says Unctad Solstad Offshore profits increase in third quarter Norway-listed operator benefited from currency gains

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Breaking of new Charleston port crane could cause delays US importers told to prep for higher trans-Pacific contract rates, less perks US shippers still watching, waiting for truck capacity 'crunch' Three shipping alliances' balanced power to fuel fierce competition Hybrid multipurpose vessel launched for Symphony Shipping Brazilian box ports battle for fruit exports Finnlines books record quarterly profit Breakbulk, projects keep moving on Gulf Rickmers Maritime postpones bond restructuring vote on low turnout Liners push shippers for higher trans-Pacific contract rates Adani Ports gears up to fill doubled Mundra capacity Steel terminal sold at Port of Houston

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Busch pressed as Gener8 shares hit low Scorpio's Robert Bugbee doesn't let the Navig8 boss of easily on why New York VLCC owner lags its NAV. DryShips reports smaller loss and revenue George Economou-led shipowner sees improvement in bottom line as bank talks continue. Eagle reveals signon bonus for new CFO Frank De Costanzo gets $1m worth of restricted stock to vest over five years, plus options. Angelicoussis wants growth, favours VLCCs Greek shipowner leans toward newbuildings as he sees opportunities in dry bulk, tankers and gas. So much for the Trump slump: US stocks rise New York shipping shares move higher in Wall Street rally after Trump victory. Shipping stocks avoid Trump shock Many of New York's better known shipping equities on the rise despite pending arrival of a controversial figure in the White House Wilbur Ross calms shipping's Trump fears Billionaire investor and Trump advisor says new US leader's threat to trade practises, world economy has been badly misconstrued. Christian Andersen: Capital markets will be nervous after election Risk capital will be harder to find after Trump win, says Avance Gas president. Focus on costs sees Algoma profit jump Canadian tanker and bulker owner also boosted by yard compensation in third quarter. Lower rates weaken Navig8 Chemical profit Nicolas Busch-led owner also hit by interest costs and depreciation as fleet grew. Let's get on with business, brokers say Donald Trump's election victory ends the uncertainty, so it is time to move on, say leading brokers on both sides of the Atlantic. Let's get on with business, says Fulford-Smith Donald Trump's election victory ends the uncertainty, so it is time to move on, says Affinity Shipping founder. D'Amico posts loss in tough third quarter Weak tanker market turns result red, but Italian owner says it still made a profit over the first nine months. Seasonality dents Concordia's result Kim Ullman-led tanker owner turns red in the third quarter as it succumbs to market volatility. OSG reveals spin-off's management squad Jeffrey Pribor will serve as CFO next to CEO Lois Zabrocky as the company turns red in Q3. Pac Rad sells out of Australian JV Singaporean owner exits joint business with Perth-based Westsea Marine. Bank of Ireland winds down shipping business Irish lender wants out of maritime sector, while South African bank puts away its chequebook. Trump win shows not all disruptions are digital Nils Aden of ER Schiffahrt and Harry Vafias of StealthGas reflect on Donald Trump's rise to power. Lenders slam Swissco plan; rigs face arrest Singaporean company faces mounting pressure as it fails to win sufficient support to restructure. 'Business as usual' for tankers Despite shock of Trump victory, tanker players remain largely unmoved. Yang Ming posts $144m loss in third quarter Red ink worsens for Taiwanese owner as revenue falls. Great Eastern snaps up aframax duo Buying spree continues for Indian tanker and bulker player. Finnlines boosts profit again in third quarter Ro-ro company makes more in the third quarter and reduces debt at the same time. Norden loss smaller than forecast Danish owner sells tanker pair as it looks to cut exposure to the weakening market. Impairments push GC Rieber to loss Norwegian offshore specialist books big charge after selling seismic survey ships to new joint venture. Havila tries for final $586m refinancing Norwegian owner says restructuring plan is last chance to reach consensus with all stakeholders. RMT adjourns bond meeting on low turnout Singapore-listed container leasing company failures to attract sufficient investors to crucial meeting. Asian maritime stocks slide on Trump lead Fears over Republican's anti-trade stance sends investors in shipping heading for the door. Yangzijiang's net profit plummets by 55% Giant Chinese shipbuilder secures only seven small containership newbuildings in third quarter. Oversupply dampens chemical market outlook China's reduced demand and increasing domestic production also set to impact sector, says Drewry.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
CBP discovers bugs, eggs inside 360 boxes of papayas U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston found multiple egg masses... SGX completes acquisition of Baltic Exchange Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) has officially completed its acquisition of the Baltic Exchange Ltd., "bringing together complementary streng... GIC purchases European logistics real estate developer for $2.6b GIC Private Ltd., formerly known as Government of Singapore Investment Corp., will purchase logistics real estate developer P3 Logistics Pa... WTO sets up panel for U.S. in China raw materials trade dispute The World Trade Organization (WTO)has agreed with the United States to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine China's export dutie... Executive Moves: CSX, Target and the European Sea Ports Organization CSX has named Michael Rutherford vice president-industrial products,effective immediately. He will lead all sales and marketing activities ... AIIS: U.S. steel exports, imports decline in September U.S. steel exports and imports were sluggish in September, according to recent data released by the American Institute for International St... Dunavant adds China operation, Alabama customs broker Dunavant Global Logistics Group has opened an operation in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, expanding its presence in the Chinese market. At the sa... Port of Vancouver seeks partner for terminal investment The Port of Vancouver in Washington state is soliciting a concession for companies interested in designing, building and operating a marine... Expeditors posts drop in earnings, revenues amid higher volumes Global logistics company Expeditors International reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $108 million for the third quarter ...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Argentinian bunker volatility may continue into Southern Hemisphere summer: sources IFO 380 CST in Buenos Aires was assessed at $332/mt on Wednesday, based on indications, unchanged from Tuesday, but 7.78% lower than a three-month high of $360/mt reached last week. Just over two weeks ago, on October 26, the price was assessed at $320/mt. Crude rallies off lows to settle higher after US election NYMEX December crude settled 29 cents higher at $45.27/b after falling to $43.07/b overnight. ICE January Brent settled up 32 cents at $46.36/b, off an intraday low of $44.40/b. Trump's plan positive for fossil fuels, but short on details - In upset, Trump becomes 45th president of US - Clear view of energy landscape under Trump lacking - Nationalism, climate skepticism bode well for oil, gas - Ability to save coal industry may be exaggerated US' OSG looks to strengthen hand by spinning off international tanker business Effective November 30, OSG will spin off its international crude and refined products tanker business into a new company, International Seaways. INTERVIEW: Torm rejects LNG bunkers as a 2020 solution for tankers Scrubbers may be an option for the company's newer tankers, head of bunker department says Widening contango could trigger floating storage demand for crude: traders The contango between first and third-month ICE Brent futures stood around $2.07/b on Wednesday at 4:20 pm Singapore time (0820 GMT) External: Wired Bunkering Severe bunker shortage to cause sulfur non-compliance: IBIA "This is a massive undertaking. It is not something that can happen overnight." FACTBOX: Energy impacts of Trump's surprise US presidential victory - Letting markets decide what lands to drill - Dismantling US EPA for over-regulating industry - 'America first' approach to trade policy FUTURES 3: Crude takes a hit as Trump wins race to White House FUTURES 2: NYMEX slides more than 3% as polls show Trump leading

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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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