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December 11, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate rises 3pc to US$751/TEU, down 17pc to US west coast CMA CGM ups Asia-east Africa rate US$250/TEU from January 1 Hapag-Lloyd ups Asia - Oz rate US$300/TEU from January 15 US east coast dockers break off dock talks over automation HKTDC's E-tailing Summit spells decline of brick and mortar world Yemeni civil war Saudi-backed offensive closes 6 ports and terminals China's SITC looks to purchase series of SE Asia logistics firms Forwarders flock to Sino International Conference, Shanghai Modest December cargoc growth expected at US ports: Port Tracker Mooring lines snap in windy Boston, setting 9,000-TEUer adrift Russian rail operator boosts rivalry on Asia-Russia rail routes Shell wins marine lubricants order for Cosco's 20,000 TEU ships JNPT to send cargo to Mumbai warehouses to cut costs, transit times Port of NY/NJ box volume up 9.2pc in October to 588,848 TEU Rising e-commerce demand supports growth of air cargo volumes Researchers renew fears of airport drone-jetliner collisions FedEx takes 50 new Cessna cargo planes from Witchita's Textron

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DECEMBER 10, 2017
CMA CGM premium service optimises CO2 emissions EC approves COSCO Shipping's purchase of OOIL Maersk Line completes divestment of Mercosul Line IPA conducts workshop on ease of doing business JNPT records 5.76 pc growth in container handling Major Ports register positive growth of 3.46 pc during April-Nov. V. O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single-day record in coal handling CBDT extends date for linking Aadhaar with PAN till March 31, 2018 IMC asks Finance Minister to reduce corporate tax to 25 pc to create jobs Are you eligible for claiming the facility of Letter of Undertaking in place of Bond?

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"The Brexit is infernal" Enhancing collaboration Continuous growth in China Liberia's seat on IMO Council confirmed Experimental delivery of 7,500 t of rail products New Year - new OOCL Japan-Vietnam service European airports: 6.2% more freight in October Efficient supply chain for fresh sandwiches New global IT head at Hellmann Jumbo plans to order HLCV in China Facelift for West African railway line Certificate confirms Bern airport is secure Consistency at the Bimco helm until 2022 WCI down by 20% year-on-year, says Drewry Globaltranz still on expansion course New shuttle reinforces hinterland traffic More Chinese widebodies heading for "gold" coast

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
MACS and Hugo Stinnes merges breakbulk services Jumbo plans LNG-powered heavy-lift crane vessel Exmar raises cash through sale of FSRU stakes to Excelerate Energy Hanjin Shipping's ex-chairwoman Choi jailed for insider trading Hyundai Glovis seals oil shipping contract with GS Caltex Hyundai HI confirms VLCC orders from Sinokor Rotterdam port voices autonomous ship concerns SIMEC Group develops third-party shipping business KMTC joins peers in piloting blockchain technology

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
Shippers hit out at the 'paper chase' of too complex air cargo supply chains Container shipping rates in calmer waters as carriers look ahead to new contracts Early focus on securing enough air freight capacity pays off for Panalpina Bimco secures secretary general and CEO Angus Frew for five more years Bitcoin's role in logistics Surging online orders slow Walmart and UPS deliveries APMT launches improved cold chain transport for Nigerian farmers

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
U.K. MAIB releases report on dry cargo vessel explosion Chinese smart ship earns LR cyber notations First ABB Azipod D propulsion system now in operation David J. Keehan named President of Advanced Polymer Coatings MAN Diesel & Turbo signs key agreements at Marintec China

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
Xiaojie Zhang elected IMO Council chair China's first elected chairman will run the council for two years Vale studies London listing Brazilian mining giant wants more visibility Global box growth slowed in October Latest monthly figures reveal only moderate increase in containerised trade, but full-year growth on course to hit 4%-5% Nigeria leads suezmax tanker rally as Opec exemption nears end Uncertainty looms as major union threatens nationwide strike from December 18 Brexit 'breakthrough' is just the beginning, maritime industry says UK maritime bodies cautiously welcome progress towards the start of trade talks Cape rates to soften on falling iron ore price Rally will slow but tight vessel supply will offer support to market, says Court Smith Aux armes: la révolution est en marche Lloyd's List-hosted webinar hears a call to arms as the first shots are fired in a maritime revolution that will... Daily Briefing Iran and Venezuela may face US sanctions in 2018, lawyers warn Oldendorff agrees purchase of four baby capes Purchase brings Lubeck-based company's total to 10 Top 10 flag states 2017 As we prepare to publish the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping, on December 15, we... Putting the pieces of the consolidation jigsaw together The final pieces of the consolidation jigsaw are falling into place Slack season takes toll on transpacific rates Spot freight rates slump to yearly lows as supply/demand gap widens PIL vessel escapes armed attack off Nigeria Eight assailants failed to board containership Infographic: Outlook 2018 in numbers Explore some of the numbers behind the analysis and forecasts for 2018, including infographics and interactive charts The numbers game The shipping industry's idea of what constitutes safe manning levels has little consensus but it is more than a debate... Frew renews BIMCO role for further term Environmental legislation 'top priority' as secretary-general lays out lobby group's direction Yang Ming completes $344m capital increase for 2017 Government increases its stake in the shipping line to 45.1% ReCAAP reports no crew kidnappings in Sulu-Celebes Sea hotspot last month Total of nine reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery again vessels in the month compared with 12 a year... Globus Maritime narrows losses as dry bulk market trends higher Voyage revenues up 58% for the third quarter South Korea eyes nine LNG carriers from domestic shipbuilders Move comes as the ministry of strategy and finance anticipates a dismal 2018 for domestic shipbuilders WWL buys heavy equipment transportation company from private equity firm Ro-ro carrier operator aims to enter US high and heavy equipment processing sector with the acquisition Exmar offloads FSRU stakes to Excelerate Company to make a $90m gain from the deal Former Hanjin chairwoman jailed for insider trading Seoul Southern District Court imposed on Choi Eun-young a $1.1m fine and asked her to return about $457,626 in transaction... Diana Shipping nets 30% rate rise for capesize charter to EGPN Company expects to bring in $8.2m in gross revenue from the minimum employment duration Teekay Tankers appoints new chief financial officer Stewart Andrade takes over from Vince Lok, who remains as parent Teekay Corporation's executive vice president and chief financial officer

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
Terminal consolidation comes to Brazil Yang Ming continues to raise capital US retailers expect slower import growth in 2018 ELD mandate seen making US inventories 'stickier' Connectivity project to slash Bangladesh truck clearance times JNPT rail share drops despite government efforts Prince Rupert port aims for fluidity restoration in two weeks China-US West Coast rates slump to lowest level of the year

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
CMA CGM purchase of Maersk's Mercusol final French conglomerate annexes boxship fleet owned by Brazilian subsidiary of its Danish rival. Quark hires travel pro for new executive role Ed Bonner, previously in a leadership post with Worldwide Travel, becomes vice president of product for Seattle-based expedition operator. ASL Marine financier steps down Head of corporate finance and treasury leaves to 'pursue other career opportunity,' Singapore shipbuilder says. New buyer moves for Taku ferry Dubai group back for veteran US vessel after original bidder pulls out. First Steamship returns to profit Taiwanese bulker owner benefits from higher revenue and lower costs. Hyundai Heavy clinches Sinokor VLCCs Korean shipbuilder confirms two-ship contract with compatriot owner. 'High noon' for Baltic Exchange to upgrade VLGC market data Owners believe bourse needs to act before rival data provider steps up to fill void. BPA: replicate Irish Brexit deal for UK ports Ports association calls for UK-wide border solution as talks move on to trade. Respected tanker broker Mike Rudd leaves Braemar ACM Product specialist has exited London-listed shipping services group. Owners fail in $100m Finnish fairway dues appeal Finnish supreme court turns down claim from Tallink and others. LNG spot rates set for best quarter in three years Spot rates for LNG carriers are set for their best quarter in three years after fighting back into the black, Credit Suisse. Rates have averaged $60,000 per day in the fourth quarter to date as the cycle looks to have finally turned, according to analyst Greg Lewis. This makes the ongoing quarter the strongest for the market since the last three months of 2014 when rates ran at over $70,000 per Samsung Heavy rating cut as stock continues to fall Samsung Heavy Industries has had its long-term credit rating cut by Nice Investors Service. The Korean ratings agency dropped the Seoul-listed shipbuilder from A- to BBB+ and has the yard on review for further downgrades. It explained the revision comes amid concerns about future losses and intense competition at a time of unfavorable market conditions, Bloomberg reports. The downgrade was anno Oceanteam sells part of solutions business Dutch owner to raise money through asset sale. Yang Ming completes $87m stock sale Taiwanese owner banks cash as government backs it further. Oldendorff Carriers swoops for mini-cape quartet German bulker giant Oldendorff Carriers has snapped up four mini capesize ships from the fleet of compatriot owner Hartmann Schiffahrt in a deal that shows a strong rise in bulker values this year. The Dayang built 118,000-dwt UBC Ottawa, UBC Odessa, UBC Olimbus and UBC Oristano (all built 2011) are believed to have been sold for $80m enbloc. Brokers point to the January sale of the 114,500-dwt Davie Shipyard lays off 281 workers Canadian yard blames a lack of federal contracts for redundancies. Polarcus wins funding for Australian job Middle East owner to carry out seismic work for four weeks. Ex-Hanjin boss jailed for insider trading Choi Eun-young gets 18 months after selling shares just before company announced court-led restructuring. OOCL to launch Japan-Vietnam service in 2018 Hong Kong liner company to expand intra-Asia network with expansion of KTX routes. V.Ships seals second Pertamina FSO contract Deal sees ship manager's offshore arm increases ties with Indonesia tanker giant.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
NRF: Container imports at major U.S. ports hold strong in October Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker are expected to collectively handle 20 million TEUs of imports for 2017, which would be a 6.4 perce... Commerce to issue countervailing duties on Argentine, Indonesian biodiesel The International Trade Commission (ITC) in a 4-0 vote said U.S. biodiesel producers are harmed by imports of these same products from Arge... California wildfires shut down highways, destroy infrastructure California Governor Edmund G. Brown issued an emergency proclamation on Tuesday for Ventura County due to the raging wildfires in Ventura C... Woodfield Distribution sets up shop in New Jersey Woodfield Distribution, LLC, a pharmaceutical logistics provider headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., has established a physical presence in ... Senators file NTSB reauthorization, reform legislation The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, along with three other committee members, ... ITC: Canadian softwood lumber harms U.S. producers The International Trade Commission (ITC) said U.S. softwood lumber producers are harmed by similar products from Canada, which are both sub... AAR: U.S. rail traffic rises 1.5% in November Total combined U.S. carload and intermodal traffic in November 2017 ticked up 1.5 percent, or 38,587 carloads and intermodal units, from th... OOCL to introduce new Japan-Vietnam service OOCL in early 2018 will introduce a new service between Japan and Vietnam, dubbed the KTX7, to expand its current service portfolio by prov... PANYNJ approves $3.2b for operations in 2018, $3.4b for capital projects The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Dec. 7 officially adopted a 208 budget that includes $3.2 billion for ongoing ope...

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DECEMBER 8, 2017
Crude futures gain ground on Chinese oil imports, US jobs report ICE February Brent rose $1.20 to $63.40/b Friday after Chinese data showed a surge in the country's crude oil imports, but an increase in the US oil rig count helped limit the upside for crude futures. Mexico's CNH approves Pemex plans to drill 30 exploratory wells Mexico's National Hydrocarbon Commission late Thursday approved Pemex's plan to drill 30 wells across 22 blocks over the next two years with the expectation of incorporating 486 million barrels of oil equivalent into the state oil company's reserves. Russia plans 24 million mt in crude supply to Belarus in 2018 Russia plans to supply 24 million mt of crude, or 482,000 b/d, to Belarus next year under the indicative balance agreed earlier this year, Russia's deputy energy minister Kirill Molodtsov said. Low oil prices, competition from Brazil sink Pemex's Maximino-Nobilis farmout Mexico's state Pemex blamed low oil prices and competition from Brazilian hydrocarbon auctions for the cancellation of its Maximino-Nobilis deepwater farmout, the company said Friday. European refinery margins bounce back for a cracking 2017 Following several years in the doldrums, European refineries in 2017 enjoyed a bumper year, thanks to strong margins across the barrel. Rotterdam bunkers market looks to higher demand amid falling feedstocks The bunker market in Rotterdam should see rising demand in some areas in the run-up to the Christmas holidays, against the backdrop of falling high sulfur fuel oil, market sources said this week. Mediterranean bunkers look to shake off one-month lows amid rising demand Bunker fuel prices at a number of ports in the Mediterranean have sunk to lows of four to six weeks on falling high sulfur fuel oil but this could change on the back of rising pre-Christmas demand from shippers, sources said. Istanbul bunker fuel premium to Novorossiisk at five-month low Istanbul bunker fuel's premium to Novorossiisk has hit a five-month low, with prices being prioritized over volume of sales at the Russian port, sources said. Fuel oil stocks at ARA hub up to 1.182 million mt on slow demand: PJK Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub soared 225,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday to 1.182 million mt, according to PJK International data. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude stable after overnight rise

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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

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.

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

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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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