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March 14, 2016

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A-E rate off 9pc to US$211/TEU, fell 8pc to USWC, dropped 5pc to USEC LA up 42pc, Long Beach up 35.9pc - both hit all-time box highs in February CKYHE shuffles Asia-Europe, Med loops, scraps 1 as demand, rates plunge Seamen face fines, prison for dumping waste water on China-US voyage 'K' Line adds Indian ports of Pipavav, Mundra on two intra-Asia services Piggy-back service bypassing Calais migrant camp gets go-ahead Mombasa port completes phase 1 of container terminal expansion Hyundai Merchant Marine has bank's backing in liquidity crisis, appeals for time Gloom in transport sector may be overblown as US air road and rail rally Global Shippers Forum seeks forum to talk mega ships, super alliances Lithium batteries can be safe if charged to 30pc: industry group Cargojet operating profit up 131pc in 4th quarter to US$20 million United to launch first-ever nonstop flight to Hangzhou by US airline

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MARCH 13, 2016
Milaha organises trade gathering to celebrate NDX service success Scheme for incentivising modal shift of cargo outlined Spot container rates touch record lows Kandla Port achieves highest ever cargo traffic Second liquid chemical berth improves Mumbai Port performance 5 pc export duty on raw cashew imports to hit processing industry: KCMA ATMA concerned over weak domestic rubber scenario Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2016 Significant issues raised, solutions suggested & excellence recognised at North India's premier cargo, transport & logistics event

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Ready in 2017... Purse strings open for Townsville-Mount Isa Line Boxes and railway - Rhein Cargo's favourites From China to Switzerland by rail Fresh food corridor from Koper Pesa Geneva relocates InterBulk and Den Hartogh tie the knot Detra inaugurates new liner service to Algeria SAS - now direct to Californian sun India to take action against truck overloading AAL and PD combine tramp and semi-liner services Royal handling for sensitive cargo to Vietnam Volga-Dnepr ready for today's Mars mission launch New board members for United, CEO returns Building up health supply centres

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MARCH 11, 2016
Maersk subsidiaries fined in container weight scam Maersk Group subsidiaries Damco and Farrell Lines have paid a USD3.7 million fine for using false container weight invoices to bill US military cargo. US investigators found that employees of Damco, a logistics and freight forwarding division of Maersk, falsified 563 container weight tickets submitted... VLCC sentiment firms as freight rates resume uptick Sentiment on the VLCC market has picked up with a recovery in spot freight rates to about USD60,000/day, according to shipping analysts. "A few end-March enquiries against limited tonnage pushed rates up to WS 75 (AG - East) yesterday, or... MISC combines chemical and CPP fleets Malaysia-listed shipping company MISC has combined its chemical tanker and clean petroleum product (CPP) fleet in its wholly owned subsidiary AET to form a new product tanker business. MISC will transfer its 13 chemical vessels and one LPG tanker to the new entity, joining the... Seoul not doing enough for owners, says Korea Shipowners Association official The executive vice-chairman of the Korea Shipowners' Association has suggested that the South Korean government is not doing enough to help the country's troubled shipping companies to overcome their lack of liquidity. Kim Young Moo stated that the country's two biggest shipping companies,... South Korean liner operators eye more services to Indochina As China's economic growth stagnates and Northeast Asian economies mature, South Korean liner operators are viewing Indochina as a growth area. Hyundai Merchant Marine and compatriot intra-Asia container shipping specialists Dong Jin Shipping, Pan Continental Shipping, Heung-A Shipping... 'No mass layoffs' for DSME yard workers South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said today (11 March) that it will not implement heavy layoffs this year. Although CEO Jung Sung-Leep told a press briefing yesterday that 12,000 jobs would be cut, a DSME spokesperson told IHS Fairplay that this would be achieved through "natural attrition". "The company... China to spend USD153.5 million to build second polar ship China is planning to build a polar ship with an estimated budget of more than CNY1 billion (USD153.5 million), said Hu Keyi, chief engineer at Jiangnan Shipyard (Group), on 9 March. Bidding for the construction of China's second polar research ship will start... No rate respite for carriers on dismal Asia-Europe and Med trades Spot rates on the Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades this week edged closer to the record lows set last year, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.Rates from Shanghai to North Europe dropped 9% to USD211/teu, while Asia-Mediterranean... The tyranny of psychology The dry bulk market has always been cyclical: even in the 1980s, it returned to a position of balance. The difference this time is the weakening of China's economy reducing demand for ores and coals coming at a time when newbuilding orders have continued to flow onto a depressed market.... Rising China ore prices driven by low stock, sudden demand, say market watchers The price of iron ore, a key steel-making ingredient, surged almost 20% to USD63.4 per tonne at China's Qingdao port on Monday, rising 46% so far this year in a rally that had market watchers searching for explanations.Iron ore inventories at North China ports dropped to less than 100 million... ReCAAP reports three armed robbery incidents in India during February Three incidents of armed robbery were reported in Indian waters during February, according to Singapore-based anti-piracy agency ReCAAP. Based on ReCAAP's February report, two of the incidents occurred when vessels were anchored at the Tuna Buoy anchorage, Kandla and Haldia Dock Complex, Kolkata. The third incident occurred while the ship was...

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MARCH 11, 2016
KLM Cargo and Dutch air freight sector 'lack vision and bravado', say critics Becalmed container lines eye project cargo as an alternative revenue stream Lufthansa Cargo takes on Gulf state carrier with launch of rival freighter service to Doha Carriers in dire straits as spot rates continue in freefall right across ocean container trades From ship to wreck: grim, but beautiful photos of Costa Concordia How Amazon air freight operations could save the firm $1bn a year

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MARCH 11, 2016
Hearing loss in crew on the rise Maersk Group tests drone for at sea delivery Two dead in helicopter crash following box ship grounding Seabourn newbuilds feature broad range of Wartsila solutions ClassNK gets USCG ACP authorization AkzoNobel adds cruise ships to Intertrac Vision Angelakos indicted in pollution case American Cruise Lines newbuild is ahead of schedule MAN Diesel & Turbo in new agreement with JFE

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MARCH 11, 2016
Everett Port Commission Oks Riverside Business Park land deal Port of Los Angeles delivers record numbers during February Testing program nearly complete for Panama Canal water-saving basins Port of Kalama names contractor for Marine Drive trail improvement work WCI spot freight rate average posts big decline during week

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MARCH 11, 2016
LA container volumes storm back in February March throughput expected to be slower as Chinese factories take time to re-open after lunar new year holidays Bobby Olvera re-elected ILWU Local 13 president LA and Long Beach port directors praised by Olvera for engaging with the union, but his win is likely to dismay some employers Greek opposition slams Brussels pressure on country's shipping industry Envy to blame, says New Democracy deputy leader Georgiadis Minoan lifts stake in Hellenic Seaways Grimaldi Group says it offers 'optimum solution' for coastal ferry market Surge of new ships swells MR product tanker fleet Heavy deliveries this quarter raise concerns over how market will cope Asia-Europe rates slip perilously close to all-time lows Historic lows could be on the horizon as weak demand forces Asia-Europe carriers to push back mid-March GRIs More and younger ships scrapped as demo rates fall to post-2008 lows Owners rush to demolish ships amid depressed freight markets Dry hopes A few small shafts of light break through the general gloom of the dry bulk trades LA's TraPac terminal brings port automation to the US Project completion nears as TraPac overcomes union hostility to introduce state-of-the-art cargo handling processes to North America Feport repeats call for clarity on box weighing rules Competent authorities must do more to communicate guidance on Solas amendments Global Ports throughput falls by a third Sanctions and a troubled economy pull down liftings and revenues at Russia's largest terminal operator Swire 2015 results weighed by impairment charges Impairments related to vessels and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets as well as contract cancellations US exports first ethane cargo to Norway on multigas carrier Journey from US to Europe expected to take nine to 10 days Shanghai port container throughput shows February rise But world's busiest container port throughput fell almost 12% month on month VLGC spot charters few and far between Chartering activity not enough to push up spot rate, which still hovers around 2010 levels ACL signs new contract with Ceres Halifax Decision ends uncertainty over whether transatlantic specialist would continue Canadian calls

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MARCH 11, 2016
Virginia volume jumps double digits in February Aggressive ILWU leader Olvera re-elected Railroads, truckers competing on rates Technology only scraping surface of potential to shippers ACL to keep its Halifax service via contract extension Strong Middle East container volume growth lifts Gulftainer High LA-LB traffic lifts trans-Pacific volume hopes Trans-Pacific spot rates race Asia-Europe to the bottom VIDEO: Helicopter crashes after aiding grounded box ship US fines Maersk Group units millions AAL, Peter Dohle launch semi-liner service Waterfront Commission presses inquiry into NY-NJ port strike Revenue declines at Top 25 US LTL, truckload carriers India relaxes cabotage protections for container shipping Japan government set to invest in key port operator Global Ports traffic, revenue hit by Russia economic troubles Asia-Europe spot rates close in on record lows

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MARCH 11, 2016
Private equity loosens grip on NCL board TGP and Apollo directors resign after firms cut stake in New York-listed cruise line. Dragnis plans to buy full Goldenport fleet Shareholders asked to allow Greek founders to acquire all ships and take over debt. Penthouse to outhouse for Navios rating Analyst slaps down Navios tanker vehicle for $50m loan friendlier to its parent than its shareholders. Video shows fatal crash of rescue chopper Helicopter responding to grounding of TS Lines containership spirals out of control. Hafnia Tankers pays out after strong profit Mikael Skov-fronted company pays 50% of 2015 net profit to shareholders. Alexander gets great rate as VLCCs surge Spot earnings for late-March loadings rise; momentum looking positive for April. Yards bid for $153m Chinese icebreaker Process due to start in April as Beijing looks to build second polar research ship. DSIC in talks over Iran newbuilds Chinese yard reportedly closing in on new orders from NITC and IRISL. DSME lines up $492m share sale Shareholders change rules to allow restructuring shipbuilder to sell more stock. Tanker crew members kidnapped off Nigeria Atlantic Management subject to armed attack off Bonny Island Sealion lays up another PSV UK-based owner reportedly stacks Toisa Intrepid in Aberdeen. AET takes on MISC chemical tanker fleet Petronas companies say it makes absolute sense to create single platform for clean products. UniCredit auctions off pair in South Africa Indian owner said to have secured bulker brace. Lolli-Ghetti adds to Scorpio Bulkers stake Scorpio Services Holding owns more than a tenth of the New York-listed company after latest buy. Tanker owner Elektrans expands board Indian group appoints shipping subsidiary co-owner Glen D'Costa as director. TS Lines boxship goes aground Crew airlifted by helicopter from TS Taipei off Taiwan. Paddy Rodgers: keep calm and carry oil Euronav chief executive moves to demystify current "abnormal" state of play. Swire Pacific Offshore slumps to $165m full-year loss Provisions for vessel values and cancelled Brazilian newbuilding deal take their toll. Japanese banks still top LNG project finance Other nationalities starting to muscle in on Asian nation's dominance as lending jumps 50%.

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MARCH 11, 2016
Port of Mombasa adds second container terminal Container spot rates fall to fresh lows NFTC names new president U.S. ag exporters head to Peru, Chile Trump trashes TPP, U.S. trade policy ACL signs agreement with Ceres Halifax Terminal UPS expands cryotransport service to Europe NS begins 2-day rail service between Charlotte, Charleston DOJ fines Maersk affiliates $3.7 million North American freight market rebounds in February U.S. Assistant Attorney General echoes concerns over CP voting trust Gulftainer grows terminal volumes 4% in 2015

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MARCH 11, 2016
Eastbound VLCCs to balance HSFO stocks in Northwest Europe, Mediterranean HSFO stocks in Europe be at five-year highs for March, and rising. AkzoNobel launches new version of fuel-use prediction tool Cruise sector added to data service aimed at predicting ROI of fouling control coatings. LSFO barges regain premium against HSFO amid surge in Platts MOC activity Outstanding shorts in Greece and Turkey, reduced output saw tightness on the prompt. Oil futures decline despite ECB stimulus, weaker US dollar The ECB delivered a set of actions to invigorate the eurozone's economy that was seen as broader and deeper than anticipated. CIMAC guide to test interpretation may help settle quality disputes Says buyers' test results must allow for test uncertainty, while suppliers' test results must never exceed limit.

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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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