BRIEFS

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19 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2017

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Zim narrows quarterly loss to US$6.4 million from $56.3 million Savannah handles 10,000 TEU working 13,092-TEU Cosco Development International Chamber of Shipping seeks 50pc CO2 emission cut in 2050 DHL quarterly profit up 0.3pc to US$732 million, all business segments up Agility Q1 profit up 11.1pc to US$47.9 million as sales rise 7.3pc Hamburg port's quarterly earnings rise 34pc to US$26.67 million 'K' Line to merge ship management units into new division Adani to open new container terminal at Ennore port by mid-June DHL tries out new tech to make for a speedier, safer warehouse DHL Global Forwarding to open hub in Stuttgart to tap China rail UN consultative group backs zero-emission global warming aims Lars Jensen warns carriers of falling into One Touch ecommerce trap Air cargo operators quit Brussels after noise pollution fines hit Emirates profit falls 70pc to US$670 million as revenues rise 2pc IAG Cargo adds low cost airline LEVEL to its freighter fleet

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MAY 16, 2017
FFFAI highlights working problems with ICEGATE & related issues in representation to CBEC Chairperson Implementing international regulations to promote maritime safety, security & improved working conditions stressed NCHAA to organise GST meet in Noida after GSTC meeting in Srinagar Regional centre promoting ship energy-efficiency technologies & operations launched Ryal Logistics Pvt. Ltd - Going strong at 20 Smaller vessels will see freight rate recovery in LPG segment, says analysis Exports continue to surge, up 20 pc in April 2017 V.O. Chidambaranar Port's coal handling capacity to see four-fold increase Multimodal logistics park to come up near Kamarajar Port Economic outlook survey projects GDP growth of 7.4 pc for 2017-18 CBDT simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar

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Another world Certification - but how? TIR to boost transport along Belt and Road route New site in Romania opens for business Panama Canal sees transits soar in April 455 measures to improve rail network Honours for Air Canada's CFO today Logwin opens up near Perth Leadership change at Unilode (formerly Chep) K Line merging affiliates Funds for building Australia's inland rail Canadian North resumes regional routes "Heavy" takeover in Philadelphia Best "smart port" information systems in Marseille ECS welcomes Oman Air Cargo in Benelux region Dropping anchor in Algeciras China and Pakistan to modernise rail link

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MAY 16, 2017
Port State Control agreement to tighten check on sub-standard ships Lauritzen's outlook remains unchanged as markets show signs of recovery Shanghai's new IMO-EU centre aims to tackle regional ship emissions IRClass targets Southeast Asia with a view on quality Thoresen Thai Agencies restores profitability Avance Gas sees another year of challenge ahead after 1Q17 loss Samsung HI resumes work, except accident scene Beyond Q1 losses, ASL Marine expects weak demand ahead POSH ups claim to USD11.3 million in OSV charter dispute with Makamin NYSHEX portal to enforce shipper-liner contracts Profits for SM Group's shipping entities Cargill, Navios purchase bulk carriers amid rising prices Corporate governance scorecard: Kirby best, DryShips worst

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MAY 16, 2017
The Hanjin effect: improved first-quarter may be the turning point for HMM Smoother sailing for carriers with higher Asia-Europe contract freight rates Top passenger airport Atlanta invests heavily to boost its cargo credentials 'Trade drives progress' says IRU, with TIR crucial to Belt & Road initiative OOCL grabs the crown as its 21,413 teu behemoth takes to the seas Start-up the Airbnb of warehouses, with Amazon in its sights Another day, another disruptor. Flexe is the Airbnb of warehousing. In fewer than five years, ... Amazon's grand plan to eat the world

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MAY 16, 2017
Yard Talk \| How are shipbuilders making money again? Major listed yards in China and South Korea enjoy profitability in January-March Suicide rates at sea have more than tripled in a year More than one in seven deaths on vessels were suicides - and social media may be the cause, according to UK P&I Club Results Round-up Tankers look for bright spot in a challenging first quarter as dry bulk owners see mixed fortunes GulfMark to file for Chapter 11 Offshore outfit looks to slash more than $500m of debt as noteholders agree reduction in note payments in exchange for future equity Major task ahead for lines amid new influx of ULCs Drewry highlights the risk of yet more big ships entering the major trades Absence of one-off gains cuts Pan Ocean profit South Korean dry bulk owner stays in the black and has high hopes for 2017 Equity markets take dim view of box shipping prospects Overcapacity and competition lead to bearish outlook for liner companies, conference told Fresh coal cargoes fail to stem supramax bulker slide Despite overall fall, spot deal reported at $20,000 per day from Colombia to Chile Avance Gas looks beyond losses to hopes of a better 2018 Focus is now on maintaining operational efficiency, reducing costs and preserving strong liquidity position and balance sheet Success of new alliances too early to call BIMCO analyst says meaningful judgements cannot be made until at least 2018 Cosco Shipping poised to launch investment fund As well as financing newbuildings and secondhand tonnage, venture will also focus on distressed shipping assets, restructuring and securitisation deals Distressed debt investor linked to HSH Nordbank bid Cerberus eyes German lender's non-performing loans Navios Acquisition posts lower first-quarter profits Angeliki Frangou says fleet scored 42% higher rates than tanker spot market Offen rules out boxship orders amid continued overcapacity threat Huge volume of new boxship deliveries in the coming years could make fragile recovery stillborn, say industry experts Eight-day strike to hit Spanish ports Go-slows in major ports have already begun as unions protest labour reforms Box shipping recovery relies on ordering restraint, owners told Shipyard overcapacity remains a threat to stability, says James Frew Torm posts small first-quarter profit Danish tanker operator confirmed sales of three ships built in the early 2000s J. Lauritzen's owner injects capital as loss widens Market remains challenging despite improving dry bulk rates, says chief executive Further consolidation likely if box line balance sheets not repaired Carriers cannot afford another extended period without profitability World box traffic surged 10% in first quarter Intra-regional trade was the primary driver of growth, with volumes up 17%, versus 7% for deepsea traffic, CTS preliminary data shows HMM seeks handling fees review with PSA at Hyundai Pusan Newport Terminal Shipping line says it pays higher fees compared with other carriers using terminals in the port Settlement deal reached with most of the Stellar Daisy seafarers' families Polaris Shipping says it will continue the search for the 22 missing crew members to the best of its ability Thoresen Shipping back in the black on BDI recovery Group's average TCE rate in the first quarter stood at $7,015 per day, an 87% rise from the year-ago period GasLog Partners raises $139m from unit offering Net proceeds to go toward asset buys, debt repayment, capital expenditure and working capital

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MAY 16, 2017
Two-day strike disrupts Brazilian ports KCS plans summer track maintenance LA, GE launch 'smart' terminal to better handle surges Rising market fails to lift stocks of Japanese carriers LA-LB truck turn times stable amid new alliances ILA leader sees no 'hiccup' on longshore negotiations Rickmers Maritime fleet sale court case postponed Productivity progress accelerates at India's top port Poor rolling stock hampers Russian rail utilization Spanish dockworkers to strike again over labor reforms US shipping unit weighs on Sumitomo Warehouse earnings Mexican Pacific coast competition intensifies

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MAY 16, 2017
Navios Acquisition looking to take in First Ship Lease tankers New York-listed tanker arm of Navios group eyes most of takeover target's fleet. Hansson and son lift NAO stake to 7.7% Executive chairman's family has spent $2.85m on offshore vessel owner's shares this week. Euronav banks $150m from Nordic bond issue Move sees tanker owner add another 'footprint' in the capital markets, CFO says. GulfMark reveals Chapter 11 plan backers DNB provides $35m loan while key institutional investors sign on to restructuring plan. Torm watching and waiting with $265m war chest Jacob Meldgaard says products tanker owner has plenty of ammunition to go after the right deal. Avance Gas: VLGC consolidation 'not over' Christian Andersen believes more M&A is on the way between gas carrier owners. Carval tipped for panamax entry with double buy Brokers believe Cargill-linked owner is closing on a $30m transaction. Polarcus hands stock options to new CEO Duncan Eley now holds 2.65m shares worth a potential $87,000. GulfMark inks deal to head into bankruptcy Restructuring agreement will nearly wipe out existing shareholders but will reduce debt by $430m. Wintermar clinches $71m debt deal with banks Indonesian offshore player wins more time to pay off debt in slump. Navios Acquisition sees in-line profit decline Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner also reveals new loan facility of $24m. Abandoned reefer taken under tow Stricken Baltmed vessel heads away from Falkland Islands conservation zone. Hyundai Mipo workers getting paid leave Management and union agree deal to idle workforce in slump. Missing captain found alive on Spanish beach Master of car carrier taken to hospital after falling overboard in Cadiz. Lorenzo Shipping slashes quarterly loss Filipino boxship owner reduces red ink in first quarter as revenue slides. Exmar hits the road for bond finance Belgian owner floats possibility of new issue to pay off maturing $117m debt. POSH increases claim in Makamin charter row Singapore owner adds $4.7m to legal action, as counterclaims fly. Ferry owner 2Go makes less Manila-based company reports smaller net income as operational expenses rise. KLC triples operating earnings Korean bulker and LNGC owner boosted by new SM Line in first quarter. Eyal Ofer's Zodiac returns to VLCC market Second-hand deal marks tycoon's first purchase of a trading VLCC in a decade. Eidesvik Offshore facing restructuring Owner logs bigger profit but says market situation could mean refinancing needed. Torm sells two tankers and enters third leaseback deal Danish owner reveals latest deals alongside profitable first quarter performance. Bulker bounce helps Lauritzen in first quarter Gas ship division also puts in stronger operating numbers in the first three months of 2017. Neda Maritime sells older VLCC Lykiardopulo company offloads 2002-built tanker to compatriot, brokers say. ASL Marine falls into the red Singapore OSV owner hit by higher costs in its third quarter. Avance Gas crashes to first quarter loss Norwegian owner says VLGC recovery will not take place until 2018. Cosco set to unveil international fund State giant's new project will only invest in shipping and offshore assets. Interest expenses drag down Navig8 Product Surge in finance costs helped to fuel a plunge in quarterly profit at Nicolas Busch-led shipowner. Thoresen Shipping returns to the black Owner of 20-strong supramax fleet rides freight rate rally to make positive start to financial year. Hoegh Autoliners sends PCTCs for scrap Norwegian shipowner takes car carrier green recycling to 17 ships with latest disposal. Pan Ocean expands handymax footprint South Korean shipowner's move looks to be part of wider build-up of dry cargo fleet.

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MAY 16, 2017
HMM reports smaller Q1 loss Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) reported an operating loss of 131 billion South Korean won (U.S. $117 million) in the first quarter of 2017, ... Spanish unions call for more port strikes Spanish trade unions have called for another wave of port strikes in protest of the government's plan to change the existing labor system a... Evergreen earnings turn a corner in Q1 Evergreen Marine Corp. had a net profit of 168.9 million New Taiwan dollars (U.S. $5.6 million) for the first quarter of 2017, up from a lo... Industry groups push for increased freight infrastructure spending Various freight transportation groups from around the country are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to encourage more spending on inf... New USTR chief gets to work Robert Lighthizer was officially sworn in Monday as the United States' new trade representative. "President Donald Trump made a promise to... Executive Moves: VersaCold and Pilot Freight Services Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock VersaCold Logistics Services appoints chief operating officer, while Pilot Freight Services names vice pres... Port of Cleveland unveils future investments The Port of Cleveland unveiled projects to repair key bulkheads and improve efficiencies at its facilities. Over $6 million in funding wil... UPS incorporates AI in package tracking Package delivery and logistics provider UPS has integrated its chatbot platform with the "UPS My Choice" function to allow customers to tra... Milaha commences Doha-Dubai service Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics company Milaha is launching a new door-to-door shipping service between Doha and Dubai, the co...

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MAY 16, 2017
TENDER DATA: Trafigura wins Surgutneftegaz fuel oil tender; sources Traders have expressed surprise at the very high levels at which the tender concluded. Discipline in tanker orders offers chance for market stability: TORM CEO TORM's earning's presentation states a solid balance sheet with net loan-to-value of 55% and available liquidity of $405 million as of March 31. ULSD moves out of ARA storage as contango narrows The June/July spread has been trading at minus 25 cents/mt in recent days, a record high for the June/July contract and a level unlikely to prove profitable for storage. NWE LSFO cash flips to contango to front month as prompt supply rises The physical cash to front-month structure moved to a contango of $2.25/mt Monday from a $0.50/mt backwardation at the end of last week. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil ticks up amid mixed outlook on supply TRADER NOTE: Bunker Holding makes CEO changes at three subsidiaries New appointments are aligned with market requirements. Saudi Arabia ratifies IMO's Ballast Water Management treaty Saudi Arabia deposited its instrument of accession with IMO on April 27.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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