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November 8, 2018

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DHL Q3 profit falls from US$735 million to $167 million as sales rise CMA CGM meets oil price hike with US$100/TEU dry levy December 1 Manila's ICTSI's Q3 profit up 22pc to US$45.7 million as sales rise 10pc Matson line Q3 profit up 21.9pc to US$41.6 million as sales rise 8.3pc Trump to strip Mauritania of US trade privileges unless it ends slavery 2M to restore in December Asia-Europe loop they withdrew in September ICTSI welcomes state dredging of Ecuador's Guayaquil port's entrance Los Angeles, Long Beach ports tackle 'chassis dislocation' for truckers Bipartisan US Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) signed into law UPS Freight ends less-than-truckload pickups ahead of Teamsters' vote Eskimos call for gradual ban on burning basic bunker in Arctic waters President Xi 'to smooth over' Kenyan trade row over subsistence fishing Possibilities abound for container transshipment cooperation led by China IATA air freight world air freight volume rises 2pc, but demand weakens Air Canada starts building a large air cargo facility in Edmonton Japan's Yusen UK wins Jurox animal healthcare contract to run centre

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Autonomous e-truck in service in Sweden Regular full-length container trains en route to China B&H Worldwide opens new Singapore FSL Palau Registry chasing ships Nordic nuptials put duopoly question on agenda AAL Italia up and running Expanded intermodal services to/from Italy ICTSI on 2018 results after Q3 New module for fleet data analysis China Navigation back to its roots CLA brings fresh horse blood to Europe Semitrailers by rail between Calais and Turin "Curiosity of the Day" Terex selects KN for digital supply chain management Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg in new hands Freeing up the fairway to port of Guayaquil Open today: IAG Cargo flies loans to British Museum

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Warning flares fired against pirates near Stena tanker Saga LNG Shipping signs LNG carrier deal amid surging China LNG demand BP among Aegean Marine Petroleum's creditors LDA's Louis-Dreyfus weighs up the virtues of family businesses Erck Rickmers back at the helm of ER Capital Group DP World commits to Berbera expansion Middelburg being fitted out at Van Ouwerkerk's quay Townsville to widen channels after federal funding agreed Tokyo targets DSME in escalating trade row Blockchain consortium planned by liner and port operators Spike in container-ship demolitions Spot LNG shipping rates hit an all-time high of USD200,000 a day

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Industry questions new box ship blockchain network People's vote means new Mexico City airport at Texcoco must be abandoned Record Q3 boosts Expeditors earnings, with air freight business the breadwinner Carriers still weighing up pros and cons of scrubbers vs switch to low-sulphur fuel Consider the lobster: they can't claw their way out of Trump's trade war Sky Lease Cargo 747-400F goes off runway at Halifax, causing significant damage MCI announces data reporting system Sekstant to keep tabs on reefers

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
VIDEO: Austal launches 109 m Molslinjen high speed RoPax Belgium orders new research vessel at Spain's Freire Shipyard San Francisco Bay Ferry launches mobile ticketing app Evac BWMS submitted for USCG Type Approval Owner claims against ship manager after California ballast fine Newport News gets $197 million Columbia class contract mod Royal Australian Navy orders Kongsberg bridge simulators

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Shipowners see 2020 compliance as a business-wide issue Technical managers from shipowners J. Lauritzen and Ardmore Shipping told the IBIA annual convention that every department in the business... LNG rates burn bright on Chinese demand Hot spots for liquefied natural gas are popping up across the globe and China is at the forefront Danish shipowners address sulphur cap 'myths' Danish Shipping is putting forward the argument that problems with 2020 sulphur cap compliant fuels might be indirectly caused by... Eagle Bulk looks for $40m boost from scrubbers The US-listed company posted a profit in the third quarter versus a loss the year earlier Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé Where the extra cost from IMO 2020 will lie remains a big question, says the Baltic's Jackson Shipowner fined for ballast mistake after rule change In a claim settled by the ITIC, the shipowner sought repayment arguing that the shipmanager should have been aware of California's... Give credit where it's due on ship recycling Instead of using the European List as a carrot to induce yards in South Asia to improve their safety and... Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring Chapter 11 petition came after defaults, admits beleaguered bunker supplier Norden suffers loss on tanker market headwinds The company has begun a $10m share buyback programme after saying third-quarter results were dragged down by tanker weakness despite... World boxship fleet update: Deliveries slide into new year A slowdown in orders in October will not offset the large number of ships still on the orderbook for the... ICTSI boosts volumes and revenue Operator sees benefit of new terminals coming online, but as revenue rises 10%, costs surge 16% MSC leads container lines in move to scrubbers As deadline draws near, box carriers have mixed approaches to meeting new low-sulphur fuel regulations Daily Briefing More balanced Chinese trade to boost container carriers \| Japan takes South Korea to the WTO over shipbuilding subsidy spat...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
APM Terminals extends NY-NJ port gate hours Machine learning tech uncovers scarce US truck capacity Largest European inland operator warns of waterway crisis Agility key for mid-size carriers to navigate 2019 challenges Inland Distribution Wrap-Up: Shippers value solutions over savings

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Ardmore not 'going down the scrubber route' Chief executive Anthony Gurnee says his company would rather spend money on more ships. Aegean bankruptcy a takeover attempt in disguise, creditors say Mercuria's swoop to save the troubled Aegean Marine was really the start of a takeover attempt, the former fueling giant's biggest creditors allege. In court paper, Aegean's bondholders, who are owed a total of $267m in two separate convertible notes, say the July deal between the Swiss commodities trader and the bunker and tanker company was the start of an "aggressive loan-to-own strategy" that IOPC faces new Canadian claim for 2016 barge spill off British Columbia The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds could be hit with a fresh claim following the grounding of a tug and oil barge in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The claim was revealed at the latest IOPC meeting of governing bodies this month. IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO The IOPC reported the spill dates back to October 2016 when the tug Nathan E Stewart and the ba Golar FSRU trio re-positions for project start-ups Three Golar LNG-controlled floating storage and regasification units have this week been moving into position ahead of project start-ups. The FSRU Golar Freeze (built 1977) finally left Dubai, where it had been lying idle before undergoing works, to start a charter with Miami-based New Fortress Energy (NFE) in Jamaica. New life in the Caribbean looms for idle Golar FSRU It will supply a 94MW ga Capesize earnings fall to five-month low after BHP derailment Shipments from Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export port, are expected to be hit for at least a week. GasLog Partners to offer preferred shares Andrew Orekar-led MLP plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including fleet expansion, debt repayment and capital spending. GasLog Partners looks to raise $97m through share sale GasLog Partners will sell four million preferred shares in the stock offering announced Wednesday afternoon. The LNG carrier is expecting to make roughly $97m in the sale of the Series C cumulative redeemable perpetual fixed to floating rate preference units at $25 each. GasLog Partners to offer preferred shares GasLog Partners will use the money to fund anything from debt repayment to capital Genco posts positive third quarter results Genco Shipping & Trading capped off a busy quarter with modest profits. The New York-listed shipowner posted $5.7m in net income for the three months ending 30 September along with $92.3m in revenue, 80% higher than the same period last year, on the back of improved charter rates. Genco confirms $34m capesize scrubber plan "During the third quarter, we continued to generate profitable results, Bahri eyeing Asian, Middle East acquisitions Company looking to spend tens of millions of dollars to expand its reach. International Seaways widens losses New York-listed tanker owner absorbs impairment charges on vessel sales and sees lower charter rates during third quarter. Seaspan eyes $123m bond, dual listing in Israel US-listed boxship owner files to raise more cash in Tel Aviv. Clarksons Platou says sell Solstad as loss grows Analyst doubts there is a good outcome for shareholders in talks with creditors. Teekay rises to Euronav's Bake Off cake challenge We have a shipping Bake Off contender. Teekay has taken up the challenge and the company has gone in big. Euronav's just desserts for networking milestone After seeing Euronav's magnificant cake creation last week, celebrating the company reaching 10,000 followers on business networking platform LinkedIn, Teekay pushed back. #BakeOffChallengeAccepted "You want cakes? Teekay has cakes! #BakeOff Ardmore turns red as tanker rates bottom out Ireland-based owner sees upward trend for MRs as cargo volumes increase. Alvtank closing in on sale of veteran tanker Swedish tanker owner Alvtank Rederi is selling one of its oldest ships. Managing director Christian Nilsson of Alvtank confirms the 16,900-dwt Ramira (built 2008) is in the process of being offloaded. He insists that no transaction has yet been completed, dismissing brokers report a $13.5m deal is done. A sale would be part of a renewal process for Alvtank, he says. The Ramira was purchased Yangzijiang orderbook tops $4bn Chinese yard has contracted 28 new vessels so far in 2018. Hurtigruten orders third 'green' expedition cruiseship Norwegian operator returns to Kleven Verft for another battery hybrid as explorer orderbook grows. Hunter Maritime to pay $132m after tender offer Would-be shipowner Hunter Maritime Acquisition will pay out $132m to shareholders as the company moves forward with a merger. In early October, Hunter, a blank cheque outfit set up by the Saverys family, offered to tender 14.1 million shares for $10 each alongside a proposal to shareholders to give the company until late April to execute a merger with NCF Wealth Holdings, a Chinese financial tech Gazpromflot's first FSRU delivers All eyes are on whether regas unit built for Kaliningrad will be used as a trading vessel. Braemar ACM raises crude tanker forecasts into 2020 A stronger than expected winter for the crude tanker market has fuelled Braemar ACM's optimism for freight rates in the longer-term. While the present buoyant rates are expected to calm for a period in the first half of next year, the brokerage has boosted its rate forecasts for 2018, 2019 and 2020. Braemar's Anoop Singh said: "We had been optimistic for a dirty tanker market recovery to start Greenline Ship Management scraps VLGC Greenline Ship Management of the United Arab Emirates has sold its only vessel, the 75,000-cbm LPG carrier Carmen (built 1993). Demolition brokers say the 25 year old VLGC has gone for scrapping in India. The ship has sold for $442 per ldt or $7.5m. Greenline bought Carmen from Kumiai Navigation in March 2013 for $24m. Passengers booted off ro-pax due to army booking Communication breakdown blamed for incident in Fiji. ING loan loss provisions hit $247m Dutch bank also hit by $891m fine in third quarter. Matson to put scrubbers on at least half of fleet Matt Cox-led boxship owner plans to buy three more of the IMO 2020 devices. Ballast error leads to claim against manager ITIC negotiates lower payment after owner takes action over California discharge. Norden falls to loss as it launches buyback Bulker strength not enough to counter severe tanker headwinds for Danish owner. Diana Shipping sells 17-year-old panamax bulker Deal comes at a time dry cargo asset prices are moving ahead of freight rates. Shipping sends provisions soaring at ABN Amro A "few specific" loans cost Dutch lender in third quarter. More than 10 investors circle Nord/LB German shipping bank says those shortlisted to take a stake have been carrying out due diligence as it continues to shed legacy loans. Vopak to expand Africa footprint with new LPG terminal Dutch terminal operator says it is also planning to expand LPG capacity at Vlissingen. Eagle Bulk bondholders back scrubber amendment Bulker owner says over 85% of investors at meeting on Tuesday backed proposals. Grieg Star confirms handymax bulker acquisition Norwegian shipowner says latest vessel addition has been entered into the G2 Ocean pool.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Japan: South Korean shipbuilding breaks subsidy rules South Korea agrees to meet for bilateral negotiations as Japan threatens complaint with World Trade Organization. Final demurrage and detention report on track Commissioner Dye said field interviews regarding Fact Finding 28 investigation offer industry further clarity on Federal Maritime Commission report's objectives. Shippers' Law: A stab at piercing the corporate veil Court says a creditor's inability to collect a judgment alone is insufficient to justify making the companies' owner liable. Commentary: U.S. export compliance is global must Federal agencies are "cracking down" on overseas affiliates and distributors that flout U.S. export control laws and regulations. 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." Mitigating risk in era of increased uncertainty Aegean Marine Petroleum files for bankruptcy Executive Moves: Port of Seattle and Breakthrough

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018
OPEC output dips as Iran sanctions bite OPEC crude output backed away from near two-year highs in October as US sanctions on Iran oil increasing sap production levels from the group's number three producer, according to an S&P Global Platts survey. FUTURES 5: Oil dips after US inventory surge offsets supply concerns Crude futures settled lower on Wednesday after a bearish US inventory report halted a morning rally driven by talk of OPEC supply cuts. Iraqi federal oil exports slump due to bad weather: sources Poor weather conditions have hit operations at Iraq's southern export terminals, slashing total federal Iraqi oil exports by 76% over the past three days, shipping and trading sources said Wednesday. Weaker RINs lure gasoline shipping into US East Coast ports: sources A decline in the US obligation for biofuels has prompted an increase in imports from Canada and Europe into the Atlantic Coast, according to market sources and federal government data released Wednesday. TANKERS: Worldscale flat rates set to rise 16% on average in 2019 Worldscale flat rates for tanker routes are set to rise next year, reflecting higher bunker prices, according to the latest Worldscale Association circular. Fuel oil requirements heat up in Europe and Asia, cutterstock tightens Singapore's thirst for fuel oil has seen the arbitrage east of high viscosity Russian M100 become ever more popular due to a lack in Europe of cutterstock used to produce on-specification fuel oil. Asian ship owners start taking 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel for testing "We have started buying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel for testing in China and Singapore," a source said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Monjasa seals credit deal for working capital to grow US business In 2017, Monjasa sold sold 650,000 mt of bunker fuel in the Americas.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today.

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

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