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BRIEFS

February 14, 2018

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NY-NJ examines extended gate hours and studies rail efficiency Box shipping lines globally see schedule reliability drop by 8.4 ppt in 2017 Trump's infrastructure plan could harm states facing budget shortfalls Start-up disrupters take 3-5 years before they hit target: SeaIntel Rise of new ports in Malacca Straits seems unlikely without alliance support DSV seeks takeover targets after airfreight volumes rise 10pc in 2017 Agility joins IBM-Maersk blockchain platform for supply chain industry The Nautical Institute produces Shiphandling Logbook for training seafarers UPS to deliver 88m flowers during blooming busy Valentine's Day Cathay Pacific makes it easier for travellers to visit Macau Delta Cargo expands Pharma 4 to 8 new destinations worldwide

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa HMM launches joint services with global liners between Asia & West Coast of South America J. K. Consultancy & Shriji Tranz Shipping LLP launch new office in Baroda Nautical Institute launches Shiphandling Logbook Next generation hull calculation software launched Dun & Bradstreet releases 'Port Logistics: Issues & Challenges in India' report Montreal Port Authority & Mundra Port ink Cooperative Agreement PSA Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals starts second regular service with Hapag-Lloyd vessel call CONCOR, Shreyas Shipping & KICT emerge as a winning combination Del Corona & Scardigli opens new office in Mumbai

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Making history New tractor for transport services in Switzerland Cargo activities rising in Anchorage PTC for Floridian rail corridor by year-end Fiege relying on PSI software Maritime networking in Central America Onnen-Lübben waves good-bye World's first digital portal for shipping dangerous goods Mexican railway to serve new petroleum terminals Evergreen adds charters to newbuilds Pushing up revenue to over USD 400 million UPS board of directors extended Customs certificate for Militzer&Münch Maroc Asia Airfreight Terminal to handle Air Seoul's cargo ONE starting activities on Latin American-Asia loops Test train with HGVs successfully completes long route

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
US budget plan reveals port funding shortfalls Bullish outlook for LNG tanker market Australia's Newcastle port faces the coal conundrum Cargo growth keeps Yildirim happy Yang Ming gets green light for newbuilding orders Test is yet to come for P&I sector, underwriter warns WTO sees strong short-term container shipping growth Shipowner set to name Kea Trader salvors Sberbank and Sovcomflot seal project finance deal Bourbon to sell 41 vessels as full-year losses double Hyundai Merchant Marine's net loss widens MOL allies with chemical tank specialist NCC Triyards gets USD5 million lifeline as part of potential deal BW behind LNG carrier order at DSME Clearing of freight futures in flux after MiFID II Saudi ports see positive growth after regulations are relaxed Samsung HI cancels Ocean Rig order Insurers tell shipowners to solve fuel issues fast

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
HMM notches up billion-dollar loss, but carrier still plans to order more megaships Predictive analytics will be vital to the supply chains of the future E-commerce driving boost to Aramex revenue, but margins remain tight EU antitrust regulators to fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car-carriers World's biggest container line now worried about Amazon and Alibaba Boost your reefer fleets or face a capacity crisis, carriers warned Ammar Kanaan to take over as CEO of MSC's terminals arm

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
DHS seeks $750 million for Polar icebreaker program in FY2019 Kvaerner wins Barents Sea FPSO topside modules contract Navy asks for ten battle force ships in FY 2019 budget request Damen Verolme gets jack-up ready for next gen wind turbines Canal Barge to retrofit further vessel with Becker Flap Rudder system Bourbon reorganizes: Will take $210 million loss on sale of 41 vessels

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Finnish Supreme Court rules against owners in fairway dues dispute Convoluted decade-long legal battle likely to fizzle out Tsakos close to kamsarmax order Greek owner also eyes tanker orders, while bulker deal not yet finalised VLGC owners' hopes rise on back of scrappages Two 1990-built ships were demolished this month amid weak freight rates and firm scrapping prices Turkey and Scandinavia boost Yilport volumes Turkish company sets ambitious targets for 2017 throughput MOL partners with NCC for door-to-door liquid bulk shipping services Japanese giant to buy 15% of Nippon Concept Corp Bourbon to offload 41 vessels at a loss as part of action plan Company continues to be "penalised" by challenging market conditions, provisions, depreciations and the weakening of the US dollar against the... Yang Ming approves 20-ship fleet renewal plan Taiwanese carrier to invest in new ships to enhance operational competitiveness, despite being heavily indebted HMM reveals full-year net loss soared in 2017 The carrier also says it is investing $95m in refreshing its equipment fleet, adding 48,500 teu of new container capacity... Daily Briefing Picking the most influential figures in dry bulk shipping has never been an easy task, but Lloyd's List has sought... Schulte receives German regulator approval for Pronav takeover Through the acquisition, Schulte Group has increased the number of vessels under full management in its third-party management fleet by... China to build testbed for autonomous ships The move comes after the maritime world has seen several similar projects unveiled since late 2016 Strong transpacific box growth expected after record 2017 Healthy retail demand in 2018 will support US box import expansion, says latest assessment Hyundai Mipo tipped for order growth in 2018 Analysts believe that the number of orders for oil tankers and liquefied petroleum gas carriers to increase this year thanks to... Wall St Note \| Figures do not lie Despite being faced with a daunting reality, Herbjørn Hansson claims all is well with NAT New salvage contract impending for Kea Trader Weather conditions preventing the removal of the reefer vessel's two halves in South Pacific Wan Hai partners The Alliance on Middle East loop Carrier group recruits intra-Asia specialist for new AR1 service, as part of network fine tuning ahead of April launch MISC posts 87% drop in fourth quarter profit The Bursa Malaysia-listed owner expects outlook for petroleum shipping segment to remain challenging in 2018, but smaller orderbook and strong... Cosco Shipping Leasing to issue more than $300m ABS Underlying assets are creditors' rights and collateral interests of Cosco Shipping Leasing pursuant to certain finance leases South Korea moves to bolster shipping trade Committee will discuss how industry participants can work together to boost exports and imports through domestic shipping companies CMB Leasing and Wah Kwong agree to co-operate in ship leasing Wah Kwong can play a role as a technical and commercial manager, charterer, co-investor or borrower under the traditional lease... Danaos talks to lenders over debt restructuring Containership lessor is also in breach of certain financial covenants owing to the Hanjin bankruptcy, and is in talks with...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Boston expansion's goal is to bring freight closer to customers APMT Itajai to double capacity via three new services Trump requests dredging funds for Savannah, Corpus Christi ELD forcing US truck shippers to recalibrate HMM's soaring volume, revenue unable to hold off $1 billion loss Yilport's strong 2017 keeps top 10 global terminal goal in sight Chennai's South India container share slipped more in January Boeing: Air cargo to expand in mid-single digits through 2020 Labor dispute threatens Gothenburg's hub status

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Top shareholders at Ardmore shuffle ranks Institutional holders report revised positions in products tanker owner in wake of fourth quarter report. Bunker, charter-in costs hit WWL results Oslo-listed shipping and logistics giant says overall results were good, but also lower than third quarter. Banks to shipping: 11% greater than 2% Nordea's US shipping chief explains the basic math behind banks' withdrawal from shipping sector. Blockchain best at beating the hackers Basis for Bitcoin keeps bad actors out of connected networks, as shipping increasingly looks at the technology. AET Tankers weighs down MISC earnings Malaysian energy shipping conglomerate sees offshore segment as big winner last year while LNG holds steady. NYK investigates embezzlement in China Japanese shipping company expects to run up at least JPY 2bn in losses Lomar sells feedermax pair in fleet renewal push Lomar Shipping has sold two feedermax vessels as part of a fleet renewal drive, after the UK-based firm took delivery of a newbuilding quartet last year. Company spokesman David Wilson confirmed the sale of the 1,078-teu sisterships Dorothy Trader (built 2002) and Macau Trader (built 2001). Wilson did not disclose the buyers or the price at which the transactions were concluded. The Macau Trader Diana Containerships scrapping panamax New York-listed containership owner disposes of vessel that reportedly had been in lay-up for over a year. NGM Energy looking to sell veteran VLCC Greek owner said to be seeking buyers for one of its four veteran VLCCs. Marinvest books two MRs at Hyundai Mipo Swedish owner boosts fleet with deal for 50,000-dwt tankers. US Gulf's LOOP loads first crude on VLCC Test run for export capabilities will improve economics for shipping on larger tankers. Latvian Shipping delisted in Riga Last day of trading before Vitol takes tanker owner private. TransAtlantic sells mini-bulkers Viking Supply subsidiary clears out elderly dry cargoships. NYK Line VLCC linked to Indonesian owner Japanese giant NYK Line is believed to have sold one of its older VLCCs. Shipbrokers report that the 303,000-dwt Taga (built 2004) has been bought by an Indonesian owner after being awarded a contract with Pertamina. A price of $26.3m is being placed on the tanker, above the $24.59m VesselsValue has against the Universal built ship. TradeWinds has contacted both NYK and Pertamina for comment. Kea Trader salvage plan nears completion "Innovative solution" promised to remove both parts of grounded boxship from reef. Poten & Partners warns on LNG contract length New low logged for 2017 but broker is concerned this may spell problems for investment in new supply. Owners denied $100m fairway dues appeal Tallink, Finnlines and others stuck with Finnish ruling on "excessive" fees. MOL buys into logistics player NCC Japanese owner snaps up 15% of door-to-door chemicals and gas company. Five killed in drillship yard blast Another three men trapped after explosion on ONGC vessel at CSL. VLCC reportedly heads for demolition in $17.1m deal Sinokor tanker is the latest big tanker set to be demolished, market sources say. HMM loss hits $1.1bn after vessel sales Korean owner dented by offloading 10 ships to state fund in 2017. Awilco LNG upbeat amid fourth quarter loss Shipowner says more newbuildings are needed after fourth quarter rates hit highest level since early 2014. Yang Ming presses ahead with 20-ship newbuilding order Container line's board has given the green light to a string of newbuildings. Western Bulk hits the road for refinancing Bulker owner considering new bond issue ahead of 2019 maturity. Bourbon selling 41 PSVs as it restructures Disposal of older ships will mean impairment of $209m as owner tackles over-capacity and puts faith in digital revolution. Triyards secures potential lifeline from asset manager Listed shipbuilder to receive initial $5m to cover overdue wages in Singapore and Vietnam. TUI Cruises returns to Turku for Mein Schiff 7 German-owned shipyard in Finland to build sister ship for fellow German cruise line. Oldendorff completes Indian transshipment trial German owner says project with joint venture partner India Power was two years in the making.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Congressional Dems pan Trump infrastructure proposal, indicate hopes for bipartisanship While top-ranking congressional Democrats generally reacted in resistance to President Trump's infrastructure proposal released Monday, oth... FTR: Class 8 orders hit 12-year high in January Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 47,200units in January 2018, the highest level since 2006, according to preliminary da... S&P Global: 'Poor supply discipline' could threaten shipping recovery The broad-based recovery seen in global ocean shipping is likely to continue in 2018, provided vessel owners don't shoot themselves in the ... HMM's revenues, box volumes rise in 2017 South Korea's largest ocean carrier, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), said Tuesday that its operating loss was smaller in 2017 than in 2016, ... Port of Long Beach reports record January The Port of Long Beach handled 657,830 TEUs of containers in January, 12.9 percent more than in January 2017, and an all-time high for the ... Executive Moves: MSC, Port of Redwood City, Suddath and CIPS MSC Group has appointed Ammar Kanaan chief executive officer of container port terminals arm Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) , effective... Report: CEVA plans to go public (again) Hoofddorp, Netherlands-based third-party provider CEVA Logistics is planning an initial public offering some time before April, according t... Profitable Q4 helps Echo grow FY2017 earnings Echo Global Logistics got back into the black in the fourth quarter of 2017, reporting a net income of $13.3 million compared to a $3 milli... Danaos earnings float back up in Q4 2017 Danaos Corp. recorded a $22.8 million net income for the fourth quarter of 2017, a sharp increase from a net loss of $446.6 million for the...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Crude nearly flat ahead of key US inflation report NYMEX March crude settled 10 cents lower Tuesday at $59.19/b. SINGAPORE DATA: JAN VESSEL ARRIVALS FOR BUNKERING FALL 4% ON YEAR TO 3,472 Bunker fuel sales in Singapore rose 3.2% year on year to a record high of 4.61 million mt in January. Bad weather suspends bunker operations at Malta: sources Adverse weather conditions around the Mediterranean port of Malta have created severe operational delays there. INTERVIEW: Russia's Novak spells out vision for close long-term OPEC relationship Outlines post-OPEC deal mechanisms. Singapore bunker sales gain 3% on year to new record in January January sales were also up 7.2% from December's 4.3 million mt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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