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BRIEFS

January 19, 2016

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Virginia port volume up 6.5pc in 2015 to a record 2.5 million TEU CMA CGM adds Dunkirk call to EURAF 1 service; reshuffles Asia-Chennai's CIMEX 2E Singapore offers port offers 10pc port fee reduction for containerships Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association ICTSI Democratic Republic of the Congo container terminal to open in August Maersk Group increases maternity leave from 10 to 18 weeks worldwide 'Bloated' inventories dampen US freight demand despite record online Christmas sales Dachser changes US operations' name to Dachser USA Air and Sea Logistics Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association American Airline takes US$592 million loss because of trapped Venezuelan revenues United Cargo sets up new temp-control facility at Newark airport Air cargo demand in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific falls: IATA Hong Kong statistics department makes public its analyses of air freight

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JANUARY 18, 2016
BBC Chartering opens representative office in London CEVA Logistics creates new ground transportation business line Coastal shipping & IWT will be given a fillip, Nitin Gadkari tells ASSOCHAM conference Hapag-Lloyd improves service between Mediterranean & Black Sea HMM upsizing ACS connecting Chennai with 5,000-TEU vessels MAERSK LINE adds Ningbo call to AC3 service Maersk Line wins 'Container Shipping Line of the Year - Europe Trade Lane' recognition at Gujarat Junction 2016 Awards MSC offers new direct connection to Japan on its Pearl Service Spot rates down again India imports 7.9 pc less palm oil in Dec. on record stockpiles Alba Asia starts commercial operations at Vizag Port's multi-purpose cargo berth Chennai Port starts private container train service to Bengaluru PSA keeps global box throughput steady in 2015 Customers can book warehouse space online Exports slide for 13th month, contract by 14.75 pc in Dec. 2015 Forex reserves drop further by $1.43 bn to $ 348.93 bn INR hits 28-month low against dollar Krishnapatnam Power Corporation signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt to build thermal power projects worth INR 16,680 cr. Lifting of sanctions on Iran to benefit India China imports record 7.82 m bpd of crude a day in Dec. after plunge in prices Eminent speakers & panelists make for an appealing Gujarat Junction 2016 conference in Gandhidham Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

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Finished vehicle multi-modal terminal now open Sheriff joins Westjet board 35 new electric vehicles go into service Record truck order from UK Speaking out on new standard for leases Forwarders join forces in northern Germany Tam back in Bogota Emerging markets - optimism tinged with caution Three new members for SGKV ICTSI terminal in Congo to open this year New CEO for Asia Pacific region Qatar Airways launches 13th cargo destination in Americas Funds for PKP Cargo's regional expansion From Hong Kong to Frankfurt Scaling new heights in Hong Kong Volume shift on US west coast Bremen: record for logistics and industry properties

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Antwerp closes box traffic gap with Rotterdam Leading Belgian port Antwerp closed the gap between it and European leader Rotterdam in the key container traffic sector last year. Its container throughput showed unit growth of 7.5% over the previous year at 9.65 million teu, while containerised tonnage increased 4.6% to 113.29 million tonnes. Rotterdam's... Restoring liquidity crucial to overcome crisis, says Korea Shipowners' Association The Korea Shipowners' Association is determined to gather all its members' strength to overcome the liquidity crisis looming over some of the country's shipping companies. Heung-A Shipping CEO Lee Yun Jae, who was unanimously re-appointed as the association's chairman at its annual general meeting on 14... New LNG supply bodes well for trade Despite concerns of a downturn in liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand growth from the largest Asian importers, new sources of demand are expected to develop. The increase in the number of importing and exporting countries, coupled with price uncertainty, will continue to amplify the complexity of... Bibby Line Group order highlights growing sophistication of offshore wind farm services Bibby Line Group, the Liverpool-based shipping company, has placed an order for an 89 m-long offshore wind farm services vessel with Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The vessel, which will be called Bibby WaveMaster 1, to be built at Damen's shipyard in Romania and enter service in the... Claims up for German marine insurers German hull and machinery (H&M) insurers saw claims rebounding last year following few claims in 2014. Latest statistics by the central German claims handling agency Verein Hanseatischer Transportversicherer (VHT) show that losses across all segments, from ocean hull and loss of hire to brown water hull and builders' risk insurance, surged by... Kawasaki Heavy Industries to lose USD189 million from Brazil venture Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries will book a JPY22.1 billion (USD189 million) in impairment losses from its shipbuilding joint venture in Brazil, joining other shipbuilders who have been hit by the Petrobras corruption scandal. In 2012, in order to enter the Brazilian... Lifting of Iran sanctions could add 0.5M bpd to supply, say analysts The full scale entry of Iran to the oil market following the lifting the sanctions against the country by Western countries over the weekend will add up to 0.5M bpd to the supply of crude oil. This in itself is good to the tanker market, but... Moody's maintains China Merchants' rating on Dalian investment Moody's said its rating for China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) was unchanged after the announcement of its investment in Dalian Port, but the US credit ratings agency said it was concerned about the port's business prospects. The agency said the announcement that CMHI was purchasing 21.05% of... Container liners push for new China-India services Container liners are rushing to introduce new services between China and India, in the hope of capitalising on the industrial growth of India to balance the economic slowdown in China. Four liners, Japan's MOL, Interasia Lines, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL), and... Busan transhipment hits 10 million mark in 2015 South Korea's Busan port handled more than 10 million transhipment containers for the first time in its history in 2015, moving the port closer to its goal of becoming the world's second-largest transhipment hub. Busan handled 10.08 million teu of transhipment-related business in 2015, equating to 52% of total container throughput,... LR spot rates to remain soft till month-end Spot rates for long range 2 (LR2) tankers are expected to remain weak until the end of January, according to shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young. The shipbroker stated that there are fewer enquiries for the benchmark spot rates of Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan route prior to the end of... New wave of shipping restructuring looms With rates far below breakeven and no rebound in sight, dry bulk will likely face a wave of restructurings in 2016, reminiscent of widespread debt renegotiations after the financial crisis in 2009-10. However, the restructuring landscape will be dramatically different this time around. On... Experts offer shipping restructuring survival tips What steps should owners and lenders take to lessen the pain during the looming wave of restructurings in the dry bulk and offshore services sectors? Advice was offered at a 14 January forum organised by New York Maritime (NYMAR) and in an interview...

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Pressure increases for Bangladesh garment exporters as airport security comes under scrutiny SAL Heavy Lift appoints Jürgen Kuntz as head of Asia desk India overtakes China to become emerging market with the most logistics potential Congestion at Felixstowe pushes Maersk Lavras to London Gateway, boosting Asia-Europe call hopes Expect supply chain costs to rise after a Brexit German government opposes DB privatisation plan for Schenker Iran to buy 114 Airbus jets, but may seek Boeing aircraft post-sanctions

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Kleven gets another live fish carrier order Major pilot boat contract for Maritime Partner Owners get advice on managing U.S. medical costs Eastern delivers reverse tractor tug to Bisso Offsore

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Port of Olympia names Barb Tope acting Environmental Programs boss Port of Vancouver, USA schedules free public tours Astoria Coast Guard air station receives first centennial helicopter Port of Bellingham sets open house to discuss Blair Pier road upgrades FMCSA proposes rule change for checking motor carrier fitness

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JANUARY 18, 2016
VLCC rates rise for first time in a month Further spot rate rises on key Middle East to Asia trade expected Port of Antwerp plans fourth Tehran foray Belgian port aims to sign MOU as Iran opens for business Port of Hong Kong box lifting down 9.5% Government to shape city into an international shipping service hub Sanctions removal paves way for abundant Iranian LNG exports Exciting new LNG trade could open once Iran completes its export plant Bibby expands in offshore renewables with Damen order Further orders may follow if 'suitably lucrative' work is secured during build period International Group secures nuclear cover for 2016-2017 Rate reductions across all vessel categories ahead of February renewal, with club retention set to rise from $9m to $10m Antwerp volumes break records in 2015 Containers throughput boosts port figures, as European Commission opens state aid investigation Maersk Line mulls return to Iran Danish line bides its time even though 2M partner and others have already resumed services Norden exits capesize amid fresh index lows Company makes loss on sale of last owned capesize CSSC gives Chengxi Shipyard a $61m injection Money will be used to help the yard expand into offshore sector OSV operators need to batten down the hatches or face ruin In a market where all players will face difficulty this year, Southeast Asian companies should be adjusting balance sheet structure and slashing costs Safe Bulkers has six months to comply with New York listing rules Notification has no impact on business operations, dry bulk company says Agritrade Resources confirms Euronav VLCC purchase Agritrade looking to expand floating oil storage and ocean freight service business Busan port sees 2015 container throughput grow 4.1% Global economic slowdown caused port to miss 2015 throughput target Tanker boost from Iran sanctions relief But rates could be hit if West African and Russian supplies are displaced Algoma inks joint venture with Nova Marine for global cement carrier fleet Company to take 50% shareholding in Nova Marine's cement carrier fleet Four container lines to jointly launch China-India service Companies to operate six vessels on the new direct service route Mercator quits dry bulk as three non-executive directors resign Update: Indian company divests dry bulk business operating out of its Singapore unit amid record lows Law and justice The treatment of the crew of the Seaman Guard Ohio in India has amounted to an insult to all seafarers A dry month? Oh for some festive cheer! Many people in the shipping industry have good reason to wish the new year will be a better one

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JANUARY 18, 2016
XPO looks for more LTL savings in outsourced linehaul Report states automation of marine terminals would cost billions of dollars more than diesel-powered equipment Rail prospects build on Mexico's manufacturing boom Dayton Freight Lines expands into South Panama locks opening now expected in second half DP World terminal at India's biggest port reopens after protest NY-NJ port truckers testing tech that could lead to hourly surcharges North Carolina, New York ports play role in $3.9 billion Tappan Zee project Port of LA: 'Flawless' handling of largest mega-ship to call US shows effort paying off Antwerp narrows Rotterdam's container traffic lead Intra-Asia shippers' options grow with new joint service Cathay posts cargo growth despite capacity overhang Busan handles record transshipment container volume Moody's issues caution on Dalian investment by China Merchants Carriers set service reliability record in 2015, Drewry says Bangladeshi shippers tap hubs to avoid Aussie air freight ban

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Scorpio Tankers buys $13.7m in own shares Buyback programme announced in December has nearly $165m to go, tanker owner says. HCI Capital takes control of Konig & Cie Tennenbaum and Delos cashing out in deal that forges 220 ship company. China sums show steep fall in new orders Official figures reveal Chinese yards saw newbuilding activity sliced almost in half. Cosco eyes Sri Lankan yard Chinese shipbuilder teaming with engineering company to study prospects for new plant. Vinalines on the up Vietnamese state shipowner's revenue rises 12% over 2015. Bahri profit soars in Q4 Saudi Arabian owner's earnings boosted by higher tanker rates and Vela merger. Agritrade adds Euronav VLCC to fledgling fleet Hong Kong-listed miner looks to add additional cash flow with second tanker purchase. Crew returning home Ghanaians receive back wages after being stuck on MSF bulker for six months in France. Erased Iranian sanctions 'positive' for tankers Analysts welcome return of Iranian cargoes, with extra shipments likely to outweigh returning tonnage. BG trials new LNG hull UK group working on streamlined design for next-generation ships in Brazil. Suez revenue falls Overall 2015 figures down, but takings increase since new expanded waterway opened in August. First Yamal LNG Arc7 floated Pioneering vessel for SCF Group hits the water at DSME in Korea. Lauritzen linked to sale of handysize bulker Danish owner said to have continued asset sales from one of its core sectors. Mercator selling bulker fleet Indian group cutting its losses by looking for buyer for Singapore dry cargo subsidiary. Bibby grows renewable arm with Damen deal British owner orders on spec at yard in Romania after success of Paris climate talks, executive says. Norden trims forecast as last cape is sold Danish owner confirms bulker swap deal with accounting loss pulling down 2015 profit expectations. Iran to boost exports Deputy petroleum minister says NITC ready to ship extra 500,000 bpd. China to fund Iran spree Iranian minister says bank ready to provide $5bn for development of IRISL and NITC fleets. Iran to open up ports Foreign investors encouraged to take part in the development of Iran's facilities. PCC drydocked for repairs Car carrier damaged by December's Storm Desmond is undergoing major repairs at UK's A&P Tyne.. Saverys steps up to capesize plate Bocimar joins capesize bargain hunting as Norden moves closer to exit. Double whammy downs Ezra Oil services company sees shares slump on fears of dismal earnings for rest of the year. Pipelayer Jascon 18 released Singapore yard to relinquish all claims against vessel after settlement with Russian owners. MPI Offshore wins mast removal deal Vroon-backed wind-turbine installation company secures North Sea decommissioning contract. Mixed volumes for PSA Singapore-based terminal operator saw growth overseas, but contraction at home in 2015.

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Dayton Freight opens service center in Memphis Port of Singapore's cargo throughput drops 1.1% in 2015 FMCSA proposed rule aims to ID non-compliant truckers Kerry Siam Seaport undergoes fourth phase of expansion GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd U.S. steel exports continue slipping in November Executive Moves: USA Truck, SAL, Cargo 2000 and AWO Report: Vietnam National Shipping Lines to reduce port holdings CSX to develop new intermodal terminal near Raleigh, N.C. Business groups recommend port performance stats for DOT to track

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Japan's Nov bonded bunker fuel sales up 13% on month at 2.65 mil barrels Lower prices said to have driven buying interest. Saudi Bahri's Q4 earnings jump on cost savings, low bunker prices More than triple Q4 2014 earnings. Chinese firms, Algeria to develop port at Cherchell Algerian port to serve North African, European shipments. More emphasis on dealing with solid players post-OW The fact Bunker Holding's finance model does not give banks security in its invoices 'makes us a safe partner' says Dan-Bunkering CEO. Sweden sees higher ECA compliance than Norway in 2015 441 samples tested in Sweden and 204 in Norway, while only Norway has issued fines so far. Tanker, carrier collide in Tokyo Bay Oil leak from tanker under control.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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