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BRIEFS

June 14, 2018

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Maersk's APMT opens Aqaba to Iraq, rivals ICTSI in Basra President Xi blasts protectionism, calls for open world Chittagong needs more inland container depots to improve Protectionism the cause of slowing growth in world ports Hamburg to boost barge use from 2pc to Antwerp's 25pc Singapore's MPA signs for B-QUA ballast water testing kit CMA CGM upgrades its Indian Ocean feeder network Charleston harbour dredging gets US$49 million grant Kalmar to upgrade NKK quay crane in Port of Bristol Oman January non-oil exports up 34pc to US$707.6 million Singapore's Temasek to buy Hainan Airlines stake Brazilian truck strike 'cost LATAM Airlines US$13 million' IATA downsizes 2018 air carrier profitability forecast Lufthansa signs WFS ground handler at Newark Liberty

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JUNE 13, 2018
APL extends its guaranteed offering to Asia-Europe network Hapag-Lloyd invites applications for first-ever Albert Ballin awards IMO taking steps to standardise data for effective electronic business LNG trade sees largest annual volume increase last year ONE's first newbuilding in its corporate colours to cover key hubs on Asia-North America East Coast trade Cashew exports may take a hit this coming fiscal Exporters of Basmati rice & tea wary of US trade sanctions on Iran Sagarmala going full steam ahead VCT sees cabotage relaxation as a positive development Rail freight climbs 7 pc thanks to increase in coal loading Cotton crop estimated higher Refund drive for exporters extended Strong growth expected in India despite global challenges

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50 platforms delivered to timber factory Kuenz introduces the Freerider Getting nearer to the Asian market Marken opens new facility in Chicago New transport specialist at AKD HHLA paying higher dividends Saudia Cargo crosses Europe to enter competition Germany: new wagons for grain haulage K+N and Bosch growing closer APL's Eagle widens its radius Gerdes discarded by DP DHL Swiss gain foothold in Russia New finance software for Europa More capacity for CMA CGM India network Swissterminal adds links to south and west Deugro opens in Vietnam Hactl helps ABC to unload outsized cargo Qatar Cargo has big plans for Basel The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 13, 2018
Is LNG the marine fuel of the future for dredging? IMO pushes for single window at ports event CSSC overhauls senior management under new leadership US-listed companies retain strong access to bank debt VLGC consolidation: Will larger players reap pricing power? Interest in wind power grows to help shipping achieve CO2 emission targets FSU pair head for scrap in Bangladesh as Pakistani prices slump

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JUNE 13, 2018
Forwarders and carriers 'in the dark' as new IT system at Felixstowe sparks delays Investors getting nervous as doubts are raised over COSCO takeover of OOCL The axe falls at DHL as PeP division is revamped after a poor first quarter Interview: Waberer's CEO on its next deal, the share price and truck driver shortage Ongoing air cargo terror threat prompts new US decree Knowledge is key in the supply chain's battle to keep out counterfeit goods Conman gets eight years for defrauding Allseas

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JUNE 13, 2018
Keppel O&M delivers second high spec jack-up to Borr Drilling New fuel savings solution is backed by a contractual guarantee Twin Disc to acquire Veth Propulsion

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JUNE 13, 2018
Is unknown bias holding your company back? Recognising diversity of thought, action and different ways of being helps to create value within business Tidships makes $32m offer to buy Belships Offer for Oslo-listed supramax owner pegged at NKr5.5 per share, a 10% premium to Tuesday's closing price E-commerce vital to future logistics profits Changing distribution model requires infrastructure changes Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short Efforts by Maersk and MSC to improve schedule reliability are to be applauded and can come none too soon for... The Indian upstart's path towards digitalisation Shipwaves plans to set up offices in Middle East and Southeast Asia Long-term Dorian shareholders back BW LPG merger Shareholders are competent to evaluate the offer and should control their destiny, says institutional investor Carl Oppenheimer Euronav completes merger with Gener8 Maritime Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers says merger 'provides the crude tanker market with a global player of substantial size' Face-off over sulphur cap is turning ugly With just 18 months until the sulphur cap goes live, shipowners have issued a challenge to IMO. Who will blink... APL extends guaranteed service to Europe Priority access to slots and equipment will be extended to destination ports in Europe MPC raises $50m for further fleet expansion Private placement raises funds as owner sells 7.25m shares Daily Briefing Petros Pappas orders 22 scrubbers for Star Bulk capesize fleet \| ABN Amro commits to shipping \| Maersk moves to... State-owned Yingkou Port defaults on $83m debts Default comes as Yingkou, a major sea port in northern China, has been borrowing heavily in recent years to expand... Maersk and MSC plan more 2M ship speed cuts in punctuality drive Many ports are unable to handle the new generation of 20,000 teu ships efficiently, which is adding to delays across... Australian consortium to build LNG import terminal in Port Kembla New terminal is to begin operations by 2020. The project is likely to require a capital investment of between $152m... Nakilat forms FSRU joint venture with Excelerate The 2009-built FSRU, Exquisite has a capacity of 150,900 cubic metres Jakob Stausholm joins Rio Tinto as financial chief As the former financial chief in Maersk Group, Mr Stausholm has more than 20 years' experience in senior finance roles...

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JUNE 13, 2018
Bunker fuel surcharges a warning of low-sulfur rule pain European Commission to review ocean carrier block exemption Rejecting exit rumors, SM Line says trans-Pac services still strong New PSA terminal at JNPT notches May productivity gains Shippers to EU: Bunker surcharges are price signaling APL expands guaranteed service to Asia-Europe trade

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JUNE 13, 2018
TOTE Maritime fills senior roles from within Changes in executive leadership come following the retirement of chief executive. Pasha Hawaii ups box capacity on two ships US-flagged carrier says it's marking third anniversary of Hawaii service with capacity boost. Petronas heralds first breakbulk LNG STS Company VP says Asian buyers prefer to grow their business by importing smaller parcels Golden Ocean buys back $3.6m in bonds John Fredriksen's drybulker owner now owns 12.2% of convertible bond issue. ING scores win in OW Bunker appeal Secured creditor of bankrupt bunker supplier does have a claim appeals court rules. Tennenbaum Capital emerges as major EuroDry shareholder California-based investor owns almost a quarter of Euroseas spin-off' following a common distribution. Monjasa buys chartered-in tanker Danish group snaps up Fredericia to continue English Channel bunkering. DFDS adds freight ro-ro to orderbook Danish owner to meet demand with new vessel contracted in China. Jebsen, Thun JV adds cement carrier at Ferus Smit JT Cement returns to Dutch yard for bigger sistership. Loss grows at Boa Offshore OSV markets remain tough, but owner sees higher income from 2019. ONE gets its first bespoke newbuilding NYK vessel delivered in joint venture's distinctive magenta livery. Lomar banks 120% profit on containership in two years UK owner turns seller again as fleet renewal gathers pace. Stonepeak 'eyes $500m Tidewater T&T sale' Fund said to be looking to sell Canadian barge and terminal group. NAT confirms suezmax newbuilding charter Herbjorn Hansson says Equinor deal could stretch to 2023. Economou's DryShips stake up again on buybacks Founder now holds nearly three of every four shares in diversified owner after overall float drops once more Carnegie rates Hunter a buy Analyst weighs in on VLCC newcomer as it goes for $6.5m through secondary offering. Tidships makes $32m offer for Belships Otto Tidemand's daughters Caroline Tidemand and Kristin Tidemand Eckhoff want to merge the Norwegian owners' bulker fleets after Sverre Tidemand indicated he wanted out. Trafigura profit slashed as oil market shifts Trader and shipowner hit by challenging conditions in first six months. Subsea 7 lands $50m-plus Egyptian deal Burullus Gas wants six new wells connected in the second half of 2019. MPCC raises another $50m for ship buys Oslo-listed owner completes private placement in Norway. VIDEO: 'Important milestone' as Euronav completes Gener8 deal Paddy Rodgers says crude tanker market has a $2bn global player of substantial size. Teekay Offshore Partners plans $500m bond issue Proceeds from fundraiser to go towards outstanding US and Krona-denominated bonds. Ship Finance confirms Lemos cash and shares deal John Fredriksen company nabs four boxships. Borealis' $40m for boxship trio takes year's spend to $80m Borealis Maritime is forking out around $40m to buy three more secondhand feeder and traditional panamax containerships. The UK shipmanager has acquired the 3,534-teu Circular Quay (ex-Gustav Schulte, built 2009) for $11.3m. It is also believed to be spending a shade under $29m enbloc for the 4,250-teu CPO Miami and CPO Jacksonville (both built 2009). TradeWinds estimates the total spent on con AP Moller Maersk arm launches China Europe rail service Danish giant's logistics subsidiary says service will knock 20 days off ocean freight times. Great Eastern offloads another supramax Indian owner sells its second veteran bulk carrier this year as it looks to bring down fleet age.

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JUNE 13, 2018
White House aims to stop Congress from blocking ZTE deal The White House will seek to block the congressional passage of a provision included in the Senate version of annual defense authorization ... Port of Cleveland CEO elected Green Marine chair William D. Friedman, president and CEO of the Port of Cleveland, has been elected chairman of the Green Marine's Board of Directors. Fried... Pasha Hawaii replenishing reefer fleet Pasha Hawaii's Horizon Enterprise arrived in Oakland Tuesday carrying 600 new refrigerated containers as part of its container-replenishmen... APL offers Eagle GO Guaranteed from Asia to Europe APL said it will extend its Eagle GO Guaranteed product to services operating from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Eagle GO ... MPCC raises $50 million for more ships Oslo-based MPC Container Ships has raised roughly $50 million for additional vessel acquisitions, the company said in a statement. The fas... Washington ports go for 57 feet As the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) nears the third anniversary of its formation, the agency is moving forward with improvements so th... U.S. steel exports steady in April Exports of steel from the United States were relatively steady in April despite fears of a looming trade war with the two largest buyers of... Ocean Transport: Ever viable Panama Canal The Panama Canal continues to prove itself a vital artery for the world's maritime commerce and the demand among carriers and shippers for ... Trade battle lines drawn As the Trump administration continues to draft tariffs against what it deems to be unfair trade from China, American shippers and importers...

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JUNE 13, 2018
Saudi-led forces launch assault on Yemen's key Red Sea port of Hodeidah Saudi-led coalition forces launched a major air and naval assault on Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah early Wednesday, according to media reports, marking a turning point in the three year conflict, and escalating tensions in the Gulf region. US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices US President Donald Trump took aim at OPEC on Wednesday, blaming the producer group for "too high" oil prices ahead of its meeting next week in Vienna. FUTURES 4: Oil firms after EIA data shows across-the-board draws Oil futures rose Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed draws in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks. ARA-Med HSFO arbitrage flurry to be short lived: traders The newly revived Northwest European arbitrage to the Mediterranean is likely to be short lived as the rush to ship cargoes from other locations will overload the market, traders say. Argentina eyes becoming net oil exporter in 2020 as shale output grows Argentina is on track to become a net oil exporter by 2020, led by growing output from the Vaca Muerta shale play, Energy Minister Juan Jose Aranguren said Wednesday. NWE RMK 500 CST bunker fuel demand weakens on fewer fixtures east Demand for Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel has weakened over the past six weeks or so amid a lack of VLCC fixtures eastwards, traders said. Shipping company Star Bulk Carriers orders 22 additional scrubbers Athens-based dry bulk shipping company Star Bulk Carriers has ordered 22 additional scrubbers to allow its vessels to continue burning high sulfur fuel oil in 2020 after global marine fuel sulfur limits are cut to 0.5%. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FUTURES: Crude lower on US stocks data, EIA output forecast With the historic US-North Korea summit wrapping up in Singapore Tuesday, attention was now back on US inventory reports for the week. Physical delivery of May ICE LSGO futures up to 602 lots The main buyers were said to be Glencore and Valero, while the main sellers were said to be BP, Mabanaft, Total and Vitol. EU in daily talks to shield trade from Iran sanctions "We have set up a network of national focal points of all EU states to further coordinate and intensify our work," Mogherini said. EIA STEO Highlights: 2 mil b/d world supply increase may by upended by OPEC, Russia Depending on the outcome of the June 22 meeting, the magnitude of any supply response is uncertain, EIA said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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

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