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BRIEFS

November 7, 2017

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24-hour strike to halt pilot vessel at Ports of Jackson, Botany Nov 8 Iranian box ship veers off to starboard and rams HK's Magazine Island China's pollution rules appear to slow manufacturing in October Incheon volume up 15.8 per cent to 781,000 TEU in biggest quarter ever Hyundai Merchant Marine mulls orders for 20,000-TEU ships to keep up Houston port third quarter volume surges 11pc to 1.8 million TEU UK-flagged Ever Smart loses 42 boxes overboard - cause unknown XPO quarterly profit soars 316pc to US$57.5 million as revenue rises 4.7pc MISC wins Tanker Operator of the Year in Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards Double stacking CSX Baltimore tunnel plan comes unstuck when CSX pulls out China's Haier signs Yusen Logistics to distribute entire product range in UK Opening the Med: Marseille Fos agrees new Distriport logistics project CP engineers and conductors vote to reject one-year contract renewal Qatar Air buys Kingboard Chemical's 9.61pc of Cathay in surprise move United said to be near a deal to buy 40 used Airbus jets to cut costs Liege Airport to spend US$23.3 million on warehouses, cargo handling gear Spirit Air surges most in four years after curbing growth plans Ex-Etihad Cargo vice president David Kerr appointed CEO of CargoLogicAir

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
APM Terminals Vado aims to be new gateway to central Europe's 70 m consumer market Bright future seen for dry bulk charter market CMA CGM Group offers customised intermodal solutions from Ludhiana Maritime Security Transit Corridor established through Gulf of Aden MOL enhances operation data collection & monitoring functions for development of 'Next-generation Ship Management Support System' Shreyas Shipping's recently acquired 4,253-TEU vessel makes maiden call at Mundra Adani Terminal Indian Chamber President expresses concern regarding trailer strike at Cochin Port terminal JNPT welcomes high-level Latvian delegation led by the Prime Minister New oil berths to be developed at Visakhapatnam Port Paradip Port berths longest vessel Govt committed to providing world class transport & logistics infrastructure within two years: Nitin Gadkari Railways attracting more freight Velogic India wins two awards at 'Rogers Leaders Award - 2017' GSTN facilitates better claiming of refunds by exporters

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Managing 355,000 railcars Freight network opens second hub in Germany Fast last-mile logistics for new Xbox High climate ranking for K Line Next investment for Qatar Airways Kazakhstan augmenting double-track line Thuringia's logisticians eying up the west Edgerly joins Oakland port's board of commissioners Sugar sweet for Haropa Sean S. Fitzgerald new CEO of MCI Bangladesh enlarges railway to Indian border Cosco partners with MOL LNG subsidiary for Yamal Cartonplast acquires Demes France Wataniya starting new route today

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Ross belatedly under fire for keeping his Navigator stake Financial impact of July cyber attack looms over Maersk's Q3 result Crude tanker inflow already 'deeply affects' fundamental market balance RCL books two feeder ships at Jiangsu New Yangzi COSCO Shipping Port to build container freight station at Khalifa port DBS Bank raises provisions for offshore sector Seoul forms committee to probe shipbuilding accidents Supramax players eye sand cargoes for Penta-Ocean Wilmar scraps young but damaged bulk carrier UK ports compete for rising car business

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Xpediator buys Regional Express - its second takeover after fundraising IPO Early adoption of London ultra-low emission zone just money-grabbing, say hauliers Tough times ahead for North American port terminals as investors review their options Impact of cyber attack and weaker rates on Maersk earnings unveiled tomorrow ABC gets more slots at Schiphol after threat to close Russian airspace to KLM The best intentions, but TUPE can prove unsuitable for smaller logistics operators Ecommerce and Amazon are changing the perishables logistics market

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
BAE Jacksonville gets $22.4 million for LCS work Gondan launches first of four eco fast ferries for Baleària Wilbur Ross under fire in Paradise Papers "revelations" Wärtsilä North America donates engine to Montana State Dry bulk shipping charter rates to rise in 2018 Damen to build two "hybrid-ready" ferries for Great Lakes Ingalls Shipbuilding christens Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Smith Maritime joins Puerto Rico relief efforts

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Paradise Papers: Wilbur Ross hits back after press coverage 'reveals' what the industry already knew Glencore shrugs off Paradise Papers spotlight on SwissMarine stake Partner Victor Restis tells Lloyd's List of frustration at 'sensationalist' resuscitation of quashed allegations Herbjorn Hansson sneaks in shareholder proposal to keep paying dividends Reclassification of $215m in share premium to give NAT greater flexibility to declare future dividends Daily Briefing Bertram Rickmers established second holding company in 2015 Commission approves Belgian tonnage tax changes Flags of EU's 28 members and three more to benefit from amended rules Brokers divided on bulker newbuild price recovery Chinese yards take orders on hopes the steel price will fall Food for thought: Shipping's One Percent Challenge George de Paula Ribeiro explains his new initiative to encourage the cold supply chain to do more in the fight... Asian players help liquidity in the dry bulk FFA market Activity has risen since Singapore Exchange's buy-out of the Baltic Exchange last November Wilbur Ross is innocent, OK? #ParadisePapers charges don't hold water Between the Lines: Fourth-quarter capacity overhang Expected blankings to reduce capacity after the peak season have yet to materialise My Rubik's Cube challenge Piecing together the Lloyd's List Top 100 South America to Europe trade on the mend Northbound east coast export container volumes finally showing signs of improving thanks to Brazilian fruit exports Singapore's MPA revokes bunker licence of Transocean Oil Transocean was penalised for falsifying records in stock movement logbooks while in August, MPA had not renewed the licences of... Liverpool2 sinkhole repaired ahead of expansion Peel Ports claims operations continued smoothly despite sinkhole's presence Data Hub: World Fleet Update World fleet treads water as deliveries put on hold Iran-flagged vessel runs aground off Hong Kong Boxship collides with uninhabited islet about 400 metres off Ap Lei Chau Losses widen for Shipping Corporation of India Company weighed by losses in the bulk carrier, tanker and offshore segments Indian authorities extend funding support for coastal berth projects Projects will help to promote India's coastal shipping and increase domestic cargo movements Mitsubishi Heavy Industries appoints senior officials to standalone shipbuilding unit The company is set to establish a separate shipbuilding company, tentatively named MHI Shipbuilding, on January 1 next year Gothenburg port box volumes hit record low on industrial action concerns Port authority says many firms are choosing more costly but less efficient transport solutions to ensure smooth cargo flows Seoul prosecutors demand three-year sentence for former Hanjin chairwoman over alleged insider trading Ms Choi was indicted in December last year for disposing of Hanjin Shipping's shares shortly before the ailing firm announced a debt... SM Line announces merger with parent's construction unit The merger is expected to take place by December 31 COSCO Shipping Ports to develop container freight station at Khalifa port Move comes as the company breaks ground for the CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal at Khalifa Port NAT continues to focus on Asian markets amid low oil prices Company dividend policy unchanged, despite softer tanker markets Eisbeinessen forges global links for Hamburg Personal contacts underpin city's success as top maritime hub, but sale of Hamburg Süd hurts

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Even largest shippers struggle with real-time visibility FTZ to enhance DP World's Somaliland port development Cyber-attack impact hangs over Maersk's Q3 earnings Trucker strike cripples DP World Cochin supply chains Carriers' pursuit of co-loaders adds to rate volatility India to phase in customs reform through January India steps up funding for coastal shipping infrastructure No sign of canceled Q4 sailings from oversupplied carriers

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Bimco sees little uplift for tanker rates Ship oversupply stymies any gains from increased oil demand during strongest seasonal period. NAT seeks share markdown for dividend Moving $215.4m in share value to surplus account, releasing earnings early perplex some analysts. Viking Supply board okays new equity plan Olso-listed offshore vessel owner to get new injection of equity capital from founder to fix covenant breach. Navios Holdings to tap debt market for $300m Parent of Navios subsidiaries looks to refinance debt in new private placement; logistics unit gets term loan. New Vision tipped for profitable bulker sale to Akij New Vision Shipping of Greece is said to have sold one of its three vessels. London brokerage sources say the company has sold the 53,000-dwt bulker New Era (built 2003) to the Akij Group of Bangladesh for $9.7m. The price for the Iwagi Zosen-built ship is slightly higher than expected, although brokers described it as a "steady" level. It is higher than the $8.5m that New Vision paid for the Seaspan opens the door to $100m stock sales Boxship owner hires investment banks to conduct offerings from time to time. Shipping impairments fall at Danske Bank Corporate loan losses drop to $21.5m as offshore stabilises. Gondan scoops Balearia fast-ferry order Spanish yard reveals deal to build eco-ships for domestic owner. Two dead as two ships sunk by typhoon Storm in Vietnam grounds or damages another six vessels; 11 seafarers missing. EU extends Belgian shipping support Commission says country's EEA tonnage tax regime will last until at least 2022. Monjasa takes SKS tanker for storage Danish owner sending 119,000-dwt Kristian Gerhard Jebsen-owned ship to West Africa in 'pioneering' bunkering move. Fearnley Securities: Dry recovery set to enter second leg Analysts forecast further rise in asset values and dry cargo equities in coming year. SwissMarine defends Restis 'error' Paradise Papers: owner admits mistake in declaring no directors were under investigation. Saudi coalition shuts down Yemen's ports Airports also closed following Houthi attack on Saudi territory. Ross looks to shrug off links to sanctioned Russians Commerce secretary in the spotlights given Navigator Holdings' business with Sibur. Swissco gains more time for restructuring Singapore owner's court management will run until September after buyer lined up. Frangou sees further growth for Navios Containers Chief executive says targets are in its sights after profitable third quarter. Spetalen's SD sells out $24.5m offering Norwegian owner issues new shares to fund PSV buys from ER Offshore. New loans edge up at KfW IPEX-Bank German lender's commitments in the third quarter hit $10.2bn. Iranian boxship grounds on Hong Kong island Touska ploughed straight into rocky shore en route to China. RCL orders containership double Thai owner picks Jiangsu New Yangzijiang for pair of new vessels. DBS hikes provisions on offshore exposure Singapore bank says decision "removes uncertainty over residual weak oil and gas services exposures" South China Sea dominates LNG trade Malaysia and Qatar most vulnerable to supply disruption in strategic Asia-Pacific waterway. Craig sells North Star Shipping to PE firm Scottish firm ends lengthy links in the maritime industry with sale of North Sea rescue arm.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Commerce chief: 'Nothing improper' about Navigator interest U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross found himself on the hot seat this weekend when papers leaked to a German newspaper by a Bermuda law fi... EU firms fear Brexit standstill will wreak havoc on U.K. supply chains Over 60 percent of European Union (EU) businesses expect to move some of their supply chain out of the United Kingdom as a result of Brexit... Alphaliner: COSCO to surpass CMA CGM after acquiring OOCL fleet, 29 newbuilds Chinese government-owned ocean carrier COSCO Shipping could hit a total fleet capacity of 3 million TEUs by the end of 2018, which would va... U.S. trade deficit inches up in September The U.S. trade deficit ticked up another 1.7 percent between August and September to $43.5 billion as rising exports were offset by an even... Qatar Airways purchases minority stake in Cathay Pacific Qatar Airways will purchase 378 million shares of Cathay Pacific Airways, or 9.6 percent of the total issued share capital, on Monday, the ... AAR: U.S. rail traffic rises 3.1% in October on record intermodal volumes October 2017 was the best month for intermodal rail traffic in history, according to newly compiled data from the Association of American R... Euronav sinks into the red amid 'challenging' freight market Independent tanker company Euronav NV posted a net loss of $28.1 million for the third quarter of 2017 amid headwinds from a "challenging f... Blackstone buys logistics portfolio from Principal Financial Iowa-based financial investment management firm Principal Financial Group, which in September bought out its co-owner of 16 million square ... U.S. transportation employment rises in October United States transportation and logistics companies added another 8,400 jobs for the month in October 2017, according to the latest prelim...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Implied volatility rises in NYMEX crude on Saudi news Implied volatility in NYMEX crude options rose Monday as oil futures jumped in response to a series of headlines out of Saudi Arabia over the weekend that injected geopolitical risk into the market. Bunker supplier Monjasa charters tanker for WAF floating storage Danish bunker supplier Monjasa has chartered a ship owned by SKS Tankers to use as floating marine fuel storage off West Africa, the company said Monday. Maxcom Bunker plans 'severe review' after CEO arrested over fuel smuggling investigation "The company is undergoing a severe review of its policies." Singapore's MPA revokes Transocean Oil's bunkering license "MPA's investigations revealed that there were several falsifications of records." Risk to oil grows as Saudi crown prince purges old guard Saudi Arabia's unprecedented government purge over the weekend, with 11 high-ranking princes detained in an anti-corruption crackdown, pushed crude price to new two-year highs in European trading early Monday. Fuel oil storage costs fall in Singapore on overcapacity, tight margins Leasing fees for onshore storage tanks to store fuel oil in Singapore are being renewed at much lower rates, because of ample availability of floating storage capacity and narrowing margins between cargo and ex-wharf prices, industry sources said over the week. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: ICE Brent holds above $62/b as supply risks ensue Oct traded volume of oil product swaps during Singapore MOC falls 10.1% on month Traded gasoil swaps fell 20.8% month on month to 38.05 million barrels. Rolls Royce adds new module to help comply with EU monitoring rule The new energy management system will help ship onwers reduce fuel costs and comply with the EU MRV rule.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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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

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