BRIEFS

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18 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

January 26, 2016

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Low-sulphur fuel sales almost triple in 2015 at Port of Rotterdam Forwarders gloomy on China's prospects, some pin hopes on intra-Asia Dutch 'disappointed' with OECD-backed EU order to cut port tax breaks France's No 1 port - HAROPA - has a good year though boxes up only 0.7pc Greek shipowners reject European Commission call for big tax bite Baltic Dry Index extends record low readings for 13 straight sessions Maersk's APMT signs Cartagena JV on hopes of Colombian growth Spiralling oil prices in 2015 reduce China trade value to Saudi, Iran Slowdown in box traffic to hit freight stations at JNPT port Air carriers form new association to fight rising costs at European airports United profit soars 548pc to US$7.3 million on income tax reversal United pilots ratify 2-year contract extension but other talks ongoing

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JANUARY 25, 2016
ASIC hosts high-level Indo-Nepal trade meet in Kolkata DSV's acquisition of UTi Worldwide Inc. approved & closed Mediterranean to West Europe, epicentre of evolution of Maritime Law MSC places embargo on shipments of shark-related products Iran asks oil cos to stay away from middlemen while buying its crude DP World forms JV to invest in Russian port & logistics infrastructure Krishnapatnam Port proves its resilience yet again Mumbai Port Trust commences construction of passenger jetty at Kanhoji Angre Island New reefer yard inaugurated at JNPCT L&T Construction wins INR 1,213 cr. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project contract Engineering exports decrease due to slowing global demand Exports of farm commodities may fall by 25 pc this fiscal Forex reserves fall further to $347.20 bn Steep fag-end rally helps INR to minimise loss; ends weak at 67.63 Textile exports may cross $40 bn mark, but still below target of $47.5 bn Looking at 2016 through the smoke screen of 2015

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Swire Bulk expands Atlantic presence Daimler Trucks branching out in North America Fast inter-American sailing from Veracruz today Carloads dwindle in 2015 Two leading lights for Soget Strengthened by wines and spirits Single selection for Piraeus Strukton Rail takes over CLF Arkas and Hapag-Lloyd to the Black Sea New senior advisor for HHL Shepherding sheep to Ecuador Röhlig's seafreight in safe hands Satisfactory year for Tanger Med Forwarders fear border controls Lithuanian Railways to extend Klaipeda railway node SAA adds Abuja to network Danish company wins GPS tracking contract

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JANUARY 25, 2016
MOL drills prove their worth Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines' enhanced emphasis on passenger ship safety proved fortuitous when a fire broke out on one of its ro-ro ferries. The 11,401 gt Sunflower Daisetsu, operated by MOL subsidiary MOL Ferry, was carrying nearly 100 passengers and crew when it caught fire off the... Building Credibility for "Green" Ships Technology Today, we are pleased to introduce to the Maritime Industry the innovative SetelHellas MRV Solution which has been developed as a "natural extension" of SeeMBox-V, in respect to the new MRV Regulation (EU) 2015/757 that requires from ship owners and operators to monitor and report their carbon emissions (CO2) on... Meyer Werft delivers first Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship Family-owned Meyer Werft has put down a new marker for high value-added German shipbuilding construction with the delivery of the 165,000 gt Norwegian Escape, the first of four vessels of the Breakaway Plus class. Norwegian Escape takes capacity, interior... Container shipping to face tough year despite halving fleet growth The inflow of container shipping newbuildings is likely to halve this year from an all time high levels of 2015, but persistent weak demand will mean that the industry will be facing a tough year, a senior shipping analyst forecasts. Last year, 1.67 million teu were added to the global container... CSCL delivers 2015 profit warning China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) today issued a profit warning that it will lose an estimated USD426 million in 2015 following a year of low freight rates and asset impairment losses from vessels and containers. The Hong Kong-listed container line blamed severe market conditions for the huge financial turnaround... China ship emissions rules dependent on support of energy giants The support of China's state-owned energy (SOE) companies is central to the success of plans by the central government to reduce the output of emissions from ships that pose a danger to public health in the vicinity of its major ports. With oil and natural gas upstream... Record demolition sales unlikely to save dry bulk market in 2016 Dry bulk vessel demolition sales are likely to reach an all time high this year, but due to weak demand the trading conditions are likely to remain very challenging, said Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO in Denmark. Sand forecasts that 40 million dwt of dry... Higher car sales predicted to boost Hyundai Glovis More vehicle cargoes from its affiliates, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, would boost Hyundai Glovis' earnings in 2016, a report from True Friend Korea Investment & Securities has said. While 70% of Hyundai Glovis sales come from affiliates, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor... HHIC's creditors consider early cash injection South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) will receive an early cash injection of KRW130 billion (USD108 million) from its creditors. Due diligence by the creditors, led by Korea Development Bank (KDB), showed HHIC is short of KRW250 billion, and KRW130 billion is... Hyundai to suspend offshore yard As the drought in orders for drilling ships and offshore plants continues, Hyundai Heavy Industries will suspend operations at its No 2 Offshore Yard from 31 March onwards. The world's biggest shipbuilder said the yard, which was opened in 2012 on a 200,000 m² site in Onsan, builds floating production, storage, and offloading and... Corsica Ferries founder Pascal Lota dies at 83 Pascal Lota, the founder of Corsican ferry market leader Corsica Ferries, died on 19 January at the age of 83. Lota, who was born in the Corsican town of Bastia, led the company in a long battle for market leadership with former public sector operator SNCM. He argued that there was no...

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JANUARY 25, 2016
Congestion at Felixstowe sees Maersk to divert another Asia-Europe call to Gateway Atlas Air celebrates Southern takeover - but rivals claim less competition 'may harm customers' Container leasing companies 'all in the same boat' - swamped by "massive wealth erosion" Boeing cuts back production rate of 747-8F as market 'stalls' Will the latest air bag recall boost air freight? BIFA Forward thinking forwarders Rebuilding the UK Stuart Lloyd joins Bibby Distribution as client development director

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JANUARY 25, 2016
Famed tall ship allegedly used to smuggle narcotics into NYC ABS realigns Americas Division operations Keppel FELS delivers its first rig of 2016 SENER develops LNG bunkering vessel design World's first marine wireless charging and mooring concept MARAD awards NRDF contracts worth $1.96 billion

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JANUARY 25, 2016
Port of Vancouver gives comment on oil transfer facility draft DEIS Port of Port Angeles seeking grant to help fund industrial park site plan Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases updated reference guide Kalama truck/trailer/tank repair firm earns R-Stamp Welding Certification DOT contracts total $1.96 billion for NDRF vessel maintenance

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JANUARY 25, 2016
Vale says Tubarao port shutdown will impact iron ore exports Court orders Vale to halt activities indefinitely because of environmental concerns Jinhui Shipping issues profit warning Tough dry bulk market leads to impairment loss on assets Employers and unions team up against bullying ITF and ICS guidance aims to eliminate harassment and bullying onboard ships China to enforce first emissions control area from April Yangtze River Delta is first of three Chinese ECAs to announce firm plans for a cap on fuel sulphur content China's Middle East fixation Oil and trade drive Beijing's renewed interest in the Middle East Anthony Veder secures first certified 'sustainable' shipping loan UPDATE: Bureau Veritas verified sustainability principles of loan arrangement Tourist boat accident off Nicaragua kills at least 13 Owner reportedly ignores sailing ban despite adverse weather Krishnapatnam port resumes capesize operations Floods shut India's 'cape hub' for over 50 days Handysize index hits another all-time low despite rise in fixtures Market proves surprisingly feeble even as enquiries emerge ahead of lunar new year How can tankers win investor confidence? Wrestling with shipping's big paradox of falling stocks and healthy prospects; but tanker owners can turn things around Iran signs oil supply deal with Greek refiner Agreement reached after series of discussions in Athens and Tehran Höegh LNG Partners increases cash distribution for fourth quarter Move takes annualised cash distribution to $1.65 per unit Vallianz Holdings inks investment pact with China's CRRC units CRRC to tap on Vallianz's global network to promote its offshore and marine technologies Goldenport suspends debt payments London-listed company in talks with lenders to restructure loans International Bunker Industry Association picks Simon Neo as Asia regional manager Bunkering veteran has extensive experience in oil and shipping AAPA calls on ports to ramp up infrastructure investment Modern, efficient seaport-related infrastructure key to US global competitiveness Russian ports see mixed results in 2015 Some ports saw moderate rise in oil products handled while others witnessed declines Indispensable me Is a strong emphasis upon the indispensable nature of this essential industry sufficient to encourage a more positive public attitude towards our maritime world?

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JANUARY 25, 2016
US trucking regulators seek more 'partners,' fewer opponents in 2016 High US industrial real estate absorption forecast for one more year Savannah port expects slower growth after record 2015 US mid-Atlantic, Northeast cargo delays linger after winter storm Kerry Logistics to soon acquire US forwarder Four NY-NJ port terminals to remain closed Tuesday Rico buys Circle Express, strengthens UK same-day network Busiest India gateway more than doubles reefer capacity China emission control areas hinge on state oil company support Cargolux, Turkish Airlines buck trend, boost traffic Europe-Middle East-South Asia trade a market 'oasis' Asia's air, ship lines struggle to cope with overcapacity Panama Canal doesn't expect new locks to bring rush of new services China slow in tackling new container weight rules CSCL expects $430 million loss in 2015

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JANUARY 25, 2016
Fredriksen joins Arctic in shipbroking venture Norwegian billionaire to hold 50% of shipbroking startup with investment bank. Schlumberger to take 40% of Fortuna LNG Non-binding heads of agreement could serve as 'blueprint' for new partnership with Golar LNG. Teekay FPSO restarts after three-week hiatus Operator puts Petrojarl Banff back to work after fixing impact of storm in North Sea. Iran wants more accessible oil export terminal Port in the southern province of Hormozgan would reduce transit times for tankers. Horizon Trader beached in India Old boxship previously owned by Matson and initially sold to be recycled in the US reaches Asia. Libyan storage tank fires extinguished National Oil Co vows to rebuild facilities at Ras Lanuf destroyed by ISIS attacks. NITC considering international IPO Iranian tanker owner outlines fundraising plans for fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions. Alert over possible Somali piracy rise IHS suggests deteriorating political conditions in the Horn of Africa could result in pirate activity rise. NITC considering international IPO to fund orders Iranian tanker owner outlines fundraising plans for fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions. GRM Investments takes a first pinch of SALT Investor is a new name on the shareholder roster of Scorpio Bulkers. Japan, Russia and Greece in Iranian deals Iran strikes trio of contracts with important clients, hot on the heels of sanctions removal. Precious pockets $100m from debt sale Thai bulker owner succeeds in placing debentures carrying interest of 5.25%. Arctic ups tanker view thanks to crude aid Norwegian finance house adds $10,000 per day to VLCC estimates for the next two years. MSC containership refloated off Canada MSC Monica makes it to Quebec City after grounding in icy waters on Friday. Japan and Russia sign Iranian oil deals Iran agrees contracts with key Asian client and Lukoil, hot on the heels of sanctions removal. Three strikes to hit Jinhui in final quarter Bulker owner warns of impairments and investment losses with dry recovery timetable fluid. General cargoship sinks off Panama VMF Alita was due to be scrapped, but went down off Colon after collision. Clarksons sees $44bn fall in newbuild spend World's largest shipbroker says $69bn invested in 2015 with 2016 looking tricky. SCI to post another annual profit Shipping minister Nitin Gadkari says Indian state owner on course for earnings of $66m. Lundin Petroleum sells veteran FPSO for $265m Swedish oil company offloads 1971-built unit to M3nergy of Malaysia. NYK may make warning on profit Japanese owner considering revision of earnings guidance in sluggish shipping market. NITC 'highly likely' to place VLCC order EA Gibson says owner's first contract since summer of 2009 expected to be booked in China. ITF tries again in Asia Crew union checking pay and conditions on vessels in Japan, Korea and elsewhere this week. Veder gets green cash ABN AMRO helps Dutch group bank $71m in finance for LNG carrier through "sustainable" loan. Hanjin wins cash injection Korean shipbuilder's creditors pumping in $109m of emergency financial aid. CMES predicts bumper 2015 financial results Hot tanker market and ship scrapping subsidies expected to propel profit at Chinese shipowner. Dry demo set for record in 2016 Scrapping levels could surpass those of record year in 1986, say Deutsche Bank analyst. RCL gets serious on cyber security With the threat to information security on the rise cruise giant takes preemptive action. IBIA picks veteran for Asia post Bunker industry association appoints an ex-chairman as new regional manager in Singapore.

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JANUARY 25, 2016
GATX posts flat 2015 revenues, earnings

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JANUARY 25, 2016
Tankers: Traders charter new build VLCC and Suezmax to ship gasoil More such deals were expected on the back of the contango in the gasoil. UAE's Gulf Petrochem to expand Fujairah oil products storage terminal Storage capacity at the world's second-largest bunker fuel hub to up by 243,280 cu m, via tender. Dry bulk shipowner Swire Bulk starts office in Miami, Florida The opening marks the eighth office. China's CSSC OME delivers IMOIIMAX tanker Stena Imperative to Stena Bulk The MR-sized tanker is the 5th of 10 tankers ordered. IBIA appoints new regional manager Singapore-based Simon Neo has more than 30 years of oil and shipping industry experience. FEATURE: Major global bunker firms eye Latin American growth in 2016 Trading firms shrugged off red flags in the troubled region.

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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

SAILING LIST

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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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