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BRIEFS

November 7, 2018

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CMA CGM's US$25/TEU peak season charge on Med-to-Far East cargo Trump says trade deal close, but National Economic Council chief differs Sino-American trade gap widens as tariffs bite US economy, slowing orders Gothenburg's January to September container throughput jumps 20pc Japan tests Trans-Siberian rail to link up with Russia, China, South Korea Top box port operators initiate promotion of sustainable resource usage Chennai rail link to ease congestion and respond to hinterland growth US rail freight up 4.4pc, Canada rises 3.7pc while Mexico slips MOL chooses Finlands's NAPA performance monitoring and analysis Probe finds air speed gauge faulty on crashed 737's 4 earlier flights DHL stands down as earthquake operation moves from relief to recovery IATA fears no-deal Brexit will bring chaos to UK-EU aviation market

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
APM Terminals Bahrain aims to raise $ 32 m with IPO CEVA Logistics & Goodpack enter into strategic allianceto develop innovative solutions for the tyre sector Containers segment continues to grow at Rotterdam port Maersk launches instant booking confirmation Mandaviya highlights coastal shipping & other priorities of Ministry Proposed strike inNigeria could impact maritime sector Shipping industry seen on the verge of major changes requiring strong collaboration Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 postponed Altico Capital diversifies into warehousing & logistics funding Digital technology & Customs discussed at Global Trade 2018 Conference in London Highlights of the Prime Minister's support & outreach initiative for the MSME sector Increase in interest equalisation for MSME exporters lauded Industry expresses concerns on liquidity crisis Eminent dignitaries to grace Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22

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A 1,100 km railway corridor On trial: first HGVs with e-refrigerating units Over 1 billion t of freight transported by rail Fercam sets up shop in Marche Robotics support for exhibitions K Line confirms environmental vision 2050 Swiss begins second new long-haul route this winter TIR: First container shipped from UAE to Czechia Magnate Worldwide completes Domek acquisition GAC extends Brazilian network Bin Air takes a nose dive, Bridges takes off MSC and Zim continue Black Sea service New man for P3 SBB Cargo: massive fuel savings with new shunters Mapletree Logistics to snap up Australian DC Big blockchain bunch of liners and terminal operators "Curiosity of the Day" Fedex launches SYD-SIN, DHL YVR-CVG

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Damen supplies dredge pump to Brazilian power plant Incheon port builds logistics centre Reederei Nord, Nissen Kaiun launch N2Tankers Aframax pool Mitsui & Co takes Kamsarmax tally to nine at Yangzijiang Namsung Shipping joins feeder vessel newbuilding trend US targets IRISL and NITC as Iran sanctions reimposed Maran Tankers orders Suezmax pair from Daehan

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
CMA CGM sticks to controversial bunker surcharge - and raises the price Forwarding business a star performer for DP-DHL in the third quarter Already here, or maybe needs more testing, but blockchain will add value Canadian carriers are flying high with a cargo of cannabis JD.com follows Amazon with dedicated freighter service UPS to wind down LTL business until contract vote Dubai's DP World sues China over Djibouti trade zone

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
VIDEO: First use of a single 3D model in classification of a naval vessel New Chinese cruise joint venture formally launches ICS Chairman: Time to overhaul STCW training regime Wilhelmsen aims to influence autonomous ship regulatory framework Philly Shipyard eyes options after delivery of second Matson ship Aegean Marine Petroleum files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy WinGD appoints engine training partners in two key locations

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
China import boost will benefit shipping amid trade tensions, says Cosco chairman Remarks come after President Xi pledges to ramp up China's inbound cargo to more than $30trn in the next 15... Tanker doldrums push Navios Acquisition to wider loss Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees positives in recent tanker rate surge and in metrics of proposed merger with Navios Midstream Japan takes South Korea to the WTO over shipbuilding subsidy spat Case documents claim Korean banks have collectively propped up ailing yards, providing more than $10bn to DSME alone since 2015 New kids on the blockchain Competition is good, but rival systems seeking to dominate standards will lead to a fractured market that will not serve... Finnlines profit rises along with capacity The company's programme of lengthening vessels will be completed by the end of the year Leading carriers launch new blockchain platform Ocean Alliance members and Yang Ming team up to provide alternative to Maersk and IBM's TradeLens blockchain solution Turkey says sanctions on Iran are 'unbalancing the world' Issues 'will be put on the table' at a summit in Paris on November 9 which President Donald Trump is... Dry bulk options trading rises ahead of IMO 2020 More sophisticated funds are now using options in shipping, says brokerage Freight Investor Services Asia-Europe box traffic sees strong quarter Positive trade numbers on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific routes contributed to a 4.2% increase in global box traffic, according... ICS asks if STCW Convention 'is still fit for purpose' Poulsson suggests a more modular approach to competency accumulation and certification may be needed From the Newsdesk: Five things to look out for this week This week: Why future fuels solutions require more forward thinking investment in research, why regulatory reform is in the air... Matson boosted by strong transpacific rates Matson's revenues rise despite lower volumes and higher fuel costs as US line remains optimistic for the remainder of the... Reederei Nord partners with Synergy on N2Tankers pool The shipowning and operational expertise of the respective Oldendorff and Abe family companies will come under one central umbrella administration for... Aegean Marine Petroleum files for Chapter 11 restructuring The New York-listed beleaguered bunker supplier enters this process with the support of Mercuria Energy Group Daily Briefing Idan Ofer eyes up BW's chem tankers \| China talks up trade prospects \| India's cabotage controversy \| Hamburg down... Singapore offshore services firms act to regain financial health Remedial measures include a combination of new investment and court protection from bankruptcy proceedings as they try to get back... US warns maritime industry against supporting Iran The US objective is to starve the Iranian regime of the revenue it allegedly uses to fund violent and destabilizing...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Infographic: Few container lines provide instant quotes Manitoulin buys Quebec trucking company, expands coverage New blockchain consortium rivals IBM-Maersk's TradeLens After Maersk exit, Chennai pins hopes on transshipment Air cargo spot rates rise ahead of mainland China's Singles' Day Asia-Europe contract talks begin amid capacity uncertainty

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
GC Rieber seeks $29.4m for Schlumberger business Irene Waage Basili-led Shearwater GeoServices in August announced plan to acquire WesternGeco for undisclosed sum. Market and internal woes nearly sank Aegean in June Court papers describe the year-long collapse of the former bunker giant amid a weak market, a failed transaction and lender worries over internal controls. Navios Acquisition 'agnostic' on scrubbers Chief executive Angeliki Frangou says New York-listed tanker owner will install the devices if customers foot the bill. Borealis Maritime linked to Technomar boxship Borealis Maritime continues to grow its fleet of traditional panamax boxships. The UK-owner has reportedly paid in excess of $14m to purchase the 4,249-teu Argos (built 2012) from Greek-owner Technomar Shipping. Brokers describe the price as "very firm" in comparison with slightly older tonnage close to being sold at around $12m. That has fuelled speculation that the deal was concluded earlier VIDEO: Crew, pilot rescued from grounded cement ship SMT's Fjordvik got stuck in Icelandic harbour. Navios Acquisition posts deeper loss, misses estimates Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner saw less third-quarter revenue due to lower rates and VLCC sale. Fugro partners with L3 ASV for autonomous vessels The first unmanned surface vessel (USV) for commercial survey is expected to be delivered in next year's second quarter. Top Ships re-fixes product tanker to BP Greek owner clinches two more years of work worth $10m. Aegean owes more than $250m to bondholders Bankruptcy filing shows bond tranches maturing last week and in 2021 are easily the largest unsecured obligations of bunkers player. Japan escalates war over South Korean shipyard subsidies Japan has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organisation against South Korea. Big box lines hold hands into blockchain future CMA CGM, Evergreen and others team with terminal groups and CargoSmart to develop global transactions platform. GC Rieber wins four-month CSV charter Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has clinched a new charter for its construction support vessel (CSV) Polar Queen. The 6,300-dwt ship (built 2011) will work for four months for an unnamed European client. There are options to extend for another month. The project is the same one that it was engaged in during the summer. The job in the UK sector of the North Sea will see it perform accommodation ser Hyundai Heavy appoints twin presidents to replace Kang Mipo boss and HHI shipbuilding CEO make the step up. Wilhelmsen signs regulatory deal for autonomous shipping Norwegian ship manager developing operational framework with DNV GL and others. Sunken Sanchi on new US sanctions list No one could accuse the US of not being thorough when it comes to newly re-imposed sanctions against Iran. The government has even gone to the lengths of including NITC's 164,000-dwt tanker Sanchi (built 1998) on the list published on Monday. In reintroducing the measures, however, it has been overlooked that the suezmax exploded, burned and sank in January after a collision with a bulker, killi Oldendorff and Nissen aframax pool up and running The Oldendorff and Abe families have launched their N2Tankers pool for aframaxes. It has been formed by Reederei Nord and Nissen Kaiun Co's shipmanager Synergy Marine and will oversee a modern fleet of 13 Japanese-built crude ships, as first reported by TradeWinds last month. Nord and Nissen team up to launch N2Tankers The operation will be run out of Amsterdam and Singapore and is conducting t ADS denies aframax sale to compatriot Chairman Bjorn Tore Larsen of Arendals Dampskibsselskab (ADS) has denied reports that it has sold an aframax tanker. The 107,000-dwt ADS Oslo (built 2003) was said to have gone to another Norwegian owner for a firm $11.7m. "The reports are pure nonsense," Larsen said. ADS bought the ship as Pacific Leo from Japan's Iino Marine for $21.8m in March 2014. Robert Hvide Macleod, the chief executive Stena says MR tanker deterred pirate attack Swedish owner's vessel warned off Red Sea gunmen with flares. Aegean Marine files for Chapter 11 restructuring Partner Mercuria Energy providing $532m of financing as bunker group also launches sales process after fraud allegations. Dalex Shipping denies move into supramax market Executives dismiss reports of debut deal at a time compatriots are busy building their exposure to the market. ICS suggests STCW Convention is not fit for purpose Top industry body's chairman calls for a comprehensive review of the convention to meet current and future requirements. Krasnaya Kuznitsa eyes merchant ships with $459m push USC ploughing cash into Arkhangelsk yard. Hoegh FSRU starts commissioning in China Norway's Hoegh LNG Holdings has said its newbuild Hoegh Esperanza has started commissioning for FSRU operations in China. The 170,000-cbm ship has now arrived at the Tianjin LNG terminal. It is on a three-plus-one year FSRU/LNGC time charter with CNOOC. The vessel will be used in FSRU mode for a minimum period each year, with the balance of the year in LNG carrier mode and/or FSRU mode. Hoegh Ship Finance strikes $400m leaseback deal Asian institution financing four 14,000-teu boxships acquired by Fredriksen company in May; frees cash for more buys. Daesun wins Namsung Shipping feeder order Korean owner picks domestic yard for first newbuildings in two years.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Hub Group acquiring CaseStack for $255 million CBP to require advance manifest for truck shipments Starting in January, carriers will be fined $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations. German carrier sentenced for oily bilge dumping A U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, ordered MST to pay a $3.2 million fine and implement an environmental compliance plan for its vessels. Ocean carriers, terminals initiate blockchain group CargoSmart CEO says the consortium provides an opportunity "to transform the shipping and logistics industry and elevate supply chain processes." Matson's higher earnings in line with expectations TSA approves several entities for K9 screening USTR seeking names for binational AD/CVD panels UPS appoints head of global freight forwarding Port of New York and New Jersey launching PTP 2.0

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Sempra seeks LNG export projects' boost from additional Total tie-up French energy company Total may buy up to 9 million mt/year of LNG from two export terminals being developed by Sempra Energy. Cheniere ramps up feedgas flows to Corpus Christi LNG export terminal Feedgas flows to Cheniere Energy LNG export terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas, reached their highest level to date on Monday as the company prepares to produce, load and ship its first cargo from the facility. Iraq ends Iran oil trade and increases Qayara field exports to Turkey Iraq ended its trucked crude to Iran nearly a month ago, multiple Iraqi oil officials told S&P Global Platts, likely leading to Washington turning its cheek to ongoing gas and power trade between the two countries. S Korea to import around 4 mil barrels/month Iranian oil under US waiver: sources South Korea will be able to import around 4 million barrels/month of Iranian oil under a US sanctions waiver announced Monday, but it will also continue striving to diversify its crude and condensate supply sources, three South Korean sources familiar with the matter told S&P Global Platts Tuesday. FEATURE: IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur cap boosts demand for VGO The 2020 International Maritime Organization 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap changes are starting to shine a spotlight on the feedstocks market, with vacuum gasoil (VGO) expected to be a major blending product in the creation of compliant bunker fuel in time. Gibraltar bunker operations in Sep at highest since June Bunker supplier Aegean files for Chapter 11 Mercuria has agreed to provide the company with $532 million to fund the process. Med HSFO hits firmest level to NWE barges since Dec 2015 amid draws east External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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