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March 2, 2018

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APL launches three new Asia to Latin America services Seaspan back in black with US$175 million profit after $139 million loss DP World's volumes globally up 10pc to 70 million TEU, remains big on Canada DHL Express: Cross-border online B2B will rise to US$1.2 trillion US recyclable exporters head to alternate markets after China ban US holds talks on steel imports with Chinese economic official Development of terminal 3 to start at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port Maersk bullish on North American box trade as economy strengthens Perishable sector fears reefer box shortage will persist in 2018 SF Express secures regulatory approval for Ezhou Airport project China Southern Airlines to launch London-Wuhan service in May Sydney-Dallas flight may be chopped if codeshare not approved

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More trains head west Three new Fusos boost Berlin delivery fleet Heppner gains foothold in the Netherlands Grant received for eco-friendly locomotive WCA world conference - a magnet for Air Partner Hertzog & Partner reinforced in Austria K Line and Uyeno Group push for LNG Digital platform launched by K+N Jacobs' new and old VP global operations Airbus rolls out first ultra-long range A350 DP DHL introduces new fee Trial train runs between Ndola and Dar es Salaam Rail shippers elect new representatives Hush hush service for Jaguar Land Rover Axing jobs and reinforcing wagon load traffic Faster processing for Emirates' cargo clients in Dubai Merger a major driver for Hapag-Lloyd

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MARCH 1, 2018
US Tri-State cluster outlook: more rivals, higher taxes Team Tankers enters MR sector with USD206 million deal MPC Container Ships books USD2.5 million 'start-up' loss Blockchain: Is shipping prepared? Australia-Timor-Leste LNG deal on the horizon, but obstacles remain Yangzijiang Shipbuilding profit up 67% in 2017 Human factor remains critical in cyber-security insurance policies 'Horror ship' detained in Australian port Autonomous shipping a 'huge opportunity' for UK Bahri profits again in retreat following lower spot rates COSCO makes domestic energy play through PetroChina acquisition Danish shipping voices concerns over global sulphur cap enforcement Pacific Basin Shipping returns to profitability in 2017

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MARCH 1, 2018
Capacity increases may put transpacific container rates under more pressure February air freight rates hit by 'demand lull' after strong start to 2018 Boxship owner Seaspan looks to second-hand vessels to boost its bottom line Evolution due for automotive logistics as manufacturers drive changes Air Partner appoints Romain Vasset to French freight sales team Bob Bandos takes over from Lars Heisselberg at GAC Americas

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MARCH 1, 2018
GE to develop world's largest offshore wind turbine Navy takes delivery of LCS 14 Cloud based solution helps SolstadFarstad save fuel SEA\LNG coalition adds two more Japanese members World Fuel Services to open Tampa Bay fuel supply location BAE Systems set to close Mobile shipyard Bob Bandos named GAC Group VP Americas Subsea 7 to acquire Siem subsidiary and two vessels

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MARCH 1, 2018
Obituary: Shipping stalwart Captain Cecil 'Cess' Smylie dies, age 83 Career stretched from P&O officer to Fairdeal's UK manager and master of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners New SevenSeas fund targets bulkers up to ultramax size Fund backed by Greek duo Diamantis Pateras and Nautilus offers investors high capital protection D'Amico remains positive despite wider losses Update: DIS may take a 'wait and see' approach towards scrubber installation, says chief executive Marco Fiori A well matured port As BIMCO reveals its second dry bulk terminal vetting report, we ought to see 'good' terminals boasting about their achievements Howe Robinson launches dry index The Howe Robinson Dry Index represents deadweight fleet share and will be reviewed annually Pyxis counts benefits from $27m refinancing Greek tanker owner wins $4.3m debt write-off as new banking relationship replaces Commerzbank facility KR says delay in IMO 2020 sulphur regulation implausible Slim chances of a postponement, says Korean Register's executive director Kim Yeon-tae MPC Container Ships upbeat despite loss in first-ever fourth-quarter results Hamburg-based, but Oslo-listed, outfit now operating 58 ships, from a standing start UK eyes hi-tech future for shipping Transport Secretary Chris Grayling hails 'new era' of shipping and pledges to do 'everything possible' to create a thriving hi-tech... Noble plunges to $5bn loss amid rescue talks Majority of losses came from exceptional items, such as losses on non-performing trade receivables Fatal explosion on general cargo carrier Vessel was carrying coal from Russia to Turkey Kidnapped Seatrade crew released in Nigeria Four seafarers on their way home following Gulf of Guinea kidnapping Why it's time to pull maritime safety out of the dark ages New technology is not the solution to the problem of maritime safety, it's a tool to help us transform a... China chasing South Korea on vessel order numbers Seoul-based think-tank cited increasing number of domestic orders in China as well as government support as reasons for threat to... Yangzijiang profits jump on reduced impairment losses Shipbuilding margin declined due to a $190m provision made for expected losses on construction contracts SSME probed on alleged bribery links to former president The shipbuilder is accused of handing over about $736,000 to former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak in exchange for favours Bahri sees 53% drop in net profit on weak spot market rates Shipping Co of Saudi Arabia saw revenue for 2017 fall 11% MPC Container Ships continues vessel acquisitions on improved outlook Group still considers current secondhand vessels values attractive despite rising prices Prime Tanker buys HSH Nordbank's stake in FSL Trust Move follows sale of HSH Nordbank to buyout consortium headed by two US private equity players for $1.2bn Seaspan charts new strategic course Growth opportunities amid a changing but still fragmented landscape for independent lessors Bunker suppliers to face financing and insurance challenges over sulphur cap rules Monjasa chief operating officer Svend Stenberg Molholt warns of consolidation due to fuel price hikes Stellar Acquisition III fund in merger deal with tech company Shipping sponsors of latest maritime-flavoured 'spac' tell Lloyd's List why they are putting their money into a non-shipping business

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MARCH 1, 2018
Logistec expands in US Gulf market with acquisition TRAC shifting chassis to Chicago to alleviate congestion Mexican shippers shift goods from Pacific to Gulf ports US truckload rates post double-digit rise in 12 months Trans-Pac capacity injection to outpace growth forecast Savannah dredging halfway complete, inner harbor is next Cost reductions aid RCL's return to profitability in 2017

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MARCH 1, 2018
Global Ship Lease to buy boxship for $11.3m Vessel will be renamed and go on one-year charter with CMA CGM. Fitch: Improved boxship profits may be tough to maintain Overcapacity may keep freight rates down, impeding profit growth, the credit ratings agency says. Talk of multi-ship order for LNG carriers goes round market Mystery surrounds the names in the frame for up to 12 vessels and whether concrete orders will emerge Pantheon moves to VLCCs after LNG order at DSME South Korean shipbuilding giant also snares large tanker order from Norwegian investors Hemmingsen defends sales of Maersk Energy units Tanker market blues can be rosy for futures Vettosi writes an alternative script for Italian shipping 'horror movie' Advisor reacts to withdrawal of banks with plans for $180m shipping fund and Gestioni restructuring Norwegian bareboat proposals to offer certainty, not questions Concerns over new rules to allow separate flag registration for bareboat ships are unfounded, writes Mats Sather of Nordisk Defence Club Aegean Marine defends HEC Europe buy Aegean activists may find courts as only recourse But legal experts say hurdles are high to questions of board judgement as fallout continues over HEC acquisition and related share offering Georgiopoulos set to exit Gener8 with $8m payday Handsome rewards for top executives as Euronav prepares to take control Fredriksen committed to righting Seadrill John Fredriksen expects to be 'cleaning up' the 'madness' of Seadrill for another five years despite clearing a bondholder hurdle this week Zhejiang Ouhua fights to prevent shipyard closure Local government said to have stepped in to assist with Ouhua's cash issues Torp takes over the helm at Thor Dahl Maersk gambles on Baltic feeders A new generation of super-large feeder vessels into the Baltic has raised overcapacity fears Car carriers pay a heavy price for years of bar-room collusion Europe sends a positive signal as leading car carrier companies are stung with damage to their reputations and heavy fines for years of price fixing and market manipulation Skou wants to take on FedEx and UPS - but can Maersk deliver? The brave new dawn of integrated 'container logistics' would put the Danish shipowner into competition not only with the US parcel giants, but tech heavyweights such as Amazon Small boxship price surge as demand drives sales Sub-3,000 teu ships have seen values rise around 10% as flurry of deals reflect outlook Sovcomflot campaigns its new green credentials Edison closes in on small-scale LNG ships Experts chart their courses for LNG growth during the next three years Exmar's barge-based FSRU begins its journey to Bangladesh via Singapore Naftomar purchases first LPG ship in three years Greek owner boosts fleet with fully pressurised gas carrier Kumiai Navigation enters small LPG carrier sector Japanese firm adds another vessel size in effort to diversify portfolio TMS Cardiff Gas stealthily slides up LNG newbuild tally Company has added at least one newbuilding at a rival yard as it cements business for three of its ships Growing liquidity set to transform LNG industry Producer Cheniere and trader Vitol lead discussions on dramatic changes under way in the industry Aase questions future of laid-up anchor handlers as class expires Improvements in offshore mean DOF is relearning how to use the word 'positive' about market prospects SolstadFarstad believes slow recovery under way DOF chief pinpoints three reasons to be cheerful despite Q4 loss Methanol is 2020 ready, but faces questions of practicality and scale Methanex subsidiary Waterfront Shipping is pushing methanol as a marine fuel and has the MR newbuildings to prove it, but questions of viability remain Ships built of composite materials found to have significant fire risks Report calls for safety rethink with growing use of lighter materials in shipbuilding Nautisk links with Japanese firm in global Ecdis deal NYK technology keeps an ear out for machinery safety Optimarin records its best year yet Stink bugs blighting car deliveries to New Zealand Binnacle to guide Noonan in new life after Chembulk Nautical name sets consultancy direction for outgoing CMA commodore Fairdeal Group pays tribute to 'true gentleman' Cecil Smylie LOOP VLCC loading may only be 'stopgap' solution Other terminals will be better located to cope with flood of US crude exports Suezmax rates stay flat despite fixing activity LR1s fixed amid volatile spot market Howe Robinson adds brokers to chem-tank desk Aeolos scraps two VLCCs as demo market bursts into life Lomar reduces its chemical tanker exposure Pantheon moves to VLCCs after LNG order at DSME South Korean shipbuilding giant also snares large tanker order from Norwegian investors Seaspire confirms handy bulker buys LMZ Shipping orders kamsarmax bulker newbuildings S-Bulkers resurrects fleet growth Falcon sinks talons into handysize sale profits Indonesia coal drives another panamax deal Dianik and SteelShips disclose S&P activity Green changes can save shipping from its own greed, Pappas says Dry bulk players are already over-ordering but new rules will put a lid on ship supply, Star Bulk CEO tells Cyprus conference

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MARCH 1, 2018
NEWS FLASH: Trump says 'Section 232' tariffs on steel, aluminum to drop next week President Donald Trump told business executives during a meeting open to press on Thursday that he will assess 25 percent tariffs on steel ... New CTPAT requirements to be rolled out in May or later U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) won't announce new requirements for the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) until ... Seaspan: Second-hand containerships may be more attractive than newbuilds The new chief executive officer of the containership lessor Seaspan Corp., which in the past, has primarily invested in new ships that it c... North American freight market 'increasingly positive' in January The North American freight market continued to show "increasingly positive" growth in January 2018, according to the latest Cass Freight In... TRAC expands U.S. Gulf Coast chassis fleet Intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool operator TRAC Intermodal is expanding and improving the quality of its chassis fleet in the ... SimpliShip offers instant freight interface for forwarders The freight forwarding marketplace technology provider SimpliShip on Thursday told American Shipper it has begun offering an instant freigh... Another liner shipping crypto-token emerges A new crypto-currency-backed platform for the shipping industry this week said it would begin offering crypto-tokens in April to transact o... State owners sell HSH Nordbank to private investors The German federal state owners of HSH Nordbank AG, which was at one time the largest provider of ship financing in the world, have agreed ... Port of Virginia rolls out truck reservation system to handle rising volumes The Port of Virginia today officially launched the first phase of implementation for its new motor carrier appointment system, dubbed the ...

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MARCH 1, 2018
US DATA: EIA says Dec residual fuel oil exports to Panama jump 36.6% on month US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 683,000 barrels in December, up 36.6% from 500,000 barrels a month earlier. Oil weakens after Trump vows tariffs on steel, aluminum NYMEX April crude fell 65 cents Thursday to $60.99/b, as equities pulled oil lower for the third straight day. Malaysia Pengerang to boost demand for tankers: experts Incremental demand from upcoming refineries, such as the one in Pengerang, will help absorb some of the surplus tonnage. TANKERS: Direct VLCC load at LOOP expected again as early as March: sources "I am not sure what the next one will be, but I am confident it will happen in March," a shipping source said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts discontinues Saudi Aramco Posted Bunker Prices The prices will be discontinued effective March 1. FUTURES: Crude largely steady post EIA data Refinery rates also fell, signaling the maintenance season is still in full swing, ANZ Research said Thursday.

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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

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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