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BRIEFS

February 23, 2018

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NYK and "K" Line meekly accept EU fines of US$485.6 million for price fixing Port of Long Beach handles a monthly record of 657,830 TEU in January Transits through the Malacca Straits hit high of 84,456 in 2017 APL expands Eagle GO Guaranteed Service to 29 Asian ports to US PSA expected to place order for driverless trucks for Tuas port Manila's ICTSI steps up Basra port investment to US$250 million Long-running strike at Maersk's APMT Gothenburg hits port revenues hard US tax cuts spark fear of copy-cat reforms 'undermining public spending' Trans-Caspian Transport Route said to handle 4 million tons in 2018 Contargo Rail Services starts freight services from Duisburg Spy-in-the-cab tech has shippers scramble for scarce truck capacity America's Truckers press Trump to fund infrastructure via fuel tax Truck stops, truckers want gas tax instead of interstate toll roads US railways like Trump plan, but wants 'user-pay' to apply to highways US Amtrak subsidies to be cut in half to US$738 million in Trump budget Drone's near miss with jetliner sparks air lobby's demand for new laws Fraport, Dakosy create world's first digital portal for dangerous goods Growth in global air freight demand to outpace freighter capacity Emirates SkyCargo flies UAE's first satellite to South Korea

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Are ship's stores dangerous goods? Global exports of India-made retail & lifestyle products grew by 16 pc in 2017 MOL's comments on decision by the European Commission concerning violation of European Antitrust Law JN Port ensuring cost-effective & speedier movement of consignments V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single day coal handling record at Berth IX Mahindra Logistics opens its largest multi-user facility in Chakan, Pune EEPC India & NID join hands to scale up product design for engineering exports Russia seeks special industrial zone in Maharashtra for its companies

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A new millionaire Stepping up involvement in automotive logistics PSI shoulders logistics for shipbuilder ECS Group supports UIA growth One-stop shop for shipping perishables Changes at Britannia in Japan and Taiwan Quay closed - no way says HGK Europa Northampton is growing fast Middle East airlines increase global belly capacities Schiphol and Amsterdam Airport bundle forces Intermarine granted cyanide code certification Piggyback shipment twice as fast as road haulage Global Integrated Logistics boosts Agility's revenue Augsburg container station shaping up nicely KOG even more international Grounding for Venezuelan's third airline European Commission fining car carriers

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
West Africa piracy surge prompts rise in ship guards Boskalis consortium wins Tuas Phase 2 contract Borr Drilling to buy Paragon Drilling for USD232.5 million New era heralded at Port of New York and New Jersey Women in Maritime Taskforce to map gender balance in UK shipping Japan's Big Three lines 'regret' EU cartel activity Reefers slip in market battle with containers MOL confirms Supramax orders Sembmarine's net profit down by 82.1% in 2017

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Will digitisation kill off the forwarder? Air cargo infrastructure in crisis as it faces a perfect storm Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low sulphur shipping SME shippers set to enjoy logistics boost from DHL Express' new Brussels hub Walmart's earnings disappoint, and it's pretty much all due to e-commerce EC imposes €395m fine on car carrier cartel, but whistleblower MOL wins immunity

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Historic tall ship to add batteries Marcon brokers sale and tow of double hull ocean tank barge VIDEO: NNS completes 806 ton superlift of Kennedy module Ice class Seaway tug now at production design stage Wärtsilä expands maintenance agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas Environmentally friendly Wattentaxi pioneers Becker battery system WinGD authorizes two global service providers Borr Drilling set to acquire Paragon Offshore

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Impairment losses on 20 ships bulk up Diana loss Greek owner posts $436m loss but revenues are rising Seafarers to get 2.5% pay boost in 2019 New IBF agreement downgrades Somali voyage threat Busiest year on record for the Port of New York and New Jersey 'New' Bayonne Bridge and related infrastructure projects pay huge dividends in 2017 with more growth expected in coming years North and Swedish clock up renewal round tonnage growth Pointers so far indicate positive trend for P&I sector Fujairah adopts blockchain to gather oil storage data Middle Eastern trading hub aims to improve efficiency and data security Teekay's losses widen on weaker tanker markets Energy transportation group's chief executive sees positives going forward China investigates possible breach of North Korea sanctions at sea Beijing government 'highly concerned' about the situation, says foreign ministry spokesman Equality: Time to put some skin in the game Virgin Money made a very smart move investing in HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter initiative. Not because it was... Panamax boxship sales rebound Shortage of tonnage following fleet rationalisation sees sales volumes rise HMM returns to Asia-Europe with panamax vessels Korean container line introduces new 'baby-sized' service, but launch is also 'a prelude for a more substantial return', says Alphaliner Oil deposits found on Japanese islands linked to sunken Sanchi Samples taken from shores of Okinoerabu and Yoron islands similar to those found at tanker wreck site, says Reuters report Global orderbook-to-fleet ratio at lowest in 20 years Moderate supply growth seen in dry bulk and containership segments Lack of demand continues to pressure tanker markets But demand growth may improve in the second half of the year, says BIMCO Pioneer Marine expects better year for the dry bulk market Dry bulk operator slashes losses in 2017 as the market continues to improve Samkang M&T wins vessel block orders worth $10m from HHI Components are expected to be delivered by December 27 this year Maersk sees another year of robust trade growth for US Maersk Line says sustained consumer confidence will underpin healthy US imports in 2018, as Canadian ports reap the rewards of... Japan plans to commercialise unmanned vessels by 2025 Plan comes amid a shortage of seafarers and fierce competition from South Korea and China Boskalis group secures $1bn project for Singapore's Tuas megaport Project to take place over a nine-year period with completion scheduled by 2027 Gender equality is a male issue too Recognise women for their intellect, commitment, hard work and the real contribution they make to your organisation's success Lest we forget The 'large and daring sculpture' proposed to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic is way overdue

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Prince Rupert aims for normal fluidity in March Where are refrigerated container rates headed? Chicago intermodal rail delays 'unprecedented' since January Reefer container shortage to persist in 2018 Bottlenecks threaten strong reefer shipping sector Trans-Pac carriers in contract talks face tough questions JNPT's terminal bests rivals in dwell time reduction Hapag-Lloyd rejects global carriers' terminal-owning strategy DHL scrambling after failed KFC deliveries in UK

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
NCL books higher profit, beats estimates Miami-based cruise major expects higher earnings per share (EPS) for first quarter and all of 2018. StealthGas pens several contracts in return to profit New York-listed LPG vessel owner pens in a couple of two-year contracts and several shorter-period deals as it missed estimates for the fourth quarter. Eurotankers snaps up Ridgebury aframax Greek owner confirms one deal but denies a second tanker has also been added. Idan Ofer heads league of shipping's football owners Scorpio CFO reflects upon two decades of experience Brian Lee reveals he ignored his sister's advice to avoid shipping and launched a career that has closely tracked the path of Robert Bugbee Shareholders should question the logic behind a buy-back scheme Share repurchase programmes are in vogue for public companies large and small, but the jury remains out on whether they are always a good long-term strategy Shipping banks should drive innovation with 'smart' capital Bankers have an opportunity to help the industry adapt to the changing demands it faces, argues Paul Taylor, global head of shipping finance at Societe Generale Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics Chief executive's transformation plan pitches group as competitor to transport market leaders with digital skills to rival online banking 'Smart money' takes control of listed group M&A deals US documents reveal Gener8 was at centre of takeover dogfight Peter Georgiopoulos had several deals in the air - including, it seems, negotiations with Chinese giant Cosco - before Euronav won out Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. Future talent steps forward as ICS boosts training plan Juicy boxship sale is 'purely opportunistic' for CMB Owners ride winds of change in charter market Rates head for fourth straight month of gains as shipowners prepare to tighten the screw Simatech plots order for four 2,800-teu newbuilds CMA CGM set to go for gas with $1.7bn order for up to 12 newbuilds After its supersize containerships, liner giant again leans toward dual-fuel option for 14,000-teu boxships Nissen Kaiun turns to South Korea for feeder boxship order Report on boxship explosion illustrates potential MGO dangers Trader-class steam ship fixed on period business Outlook fuels fresh talk of speculative LNG orders Enquiries pick up ahead of firm project demand on back of low prices and forward sentiment Flex closes in on order for pair of LNG newbuildings Low newbuilding prices and vessel shortfall prompt John Fredriksen-backed company to consider orders Dynagas sees gap in LNG ship capacity and forward demand Sales talk swirls over BP-chartered ships TPL starts up sales process FGAS adds two more LPG carriers to growing fleet Nauticor starts up LNG bunkering in ARA Hamburg-based company expands LNG distribution network as it fuels one of the first LNG-powered boxships. Dubai-based Telford Offshore emerges from default of Sea Trucks Group Local knowledge key as SCF expands in offshore Vice president Evgeniy Ambrosov reveals strategy behind Russian owner's increasingly important OSV division Helix expects better markets but 'nowhere near' post-2018 potential Vessel supply will dictate the pace of offshore recovery even if the bottom is here, says CEO Owen Kratz Singapore court sells unwanted offshore tonnage Nor-Shipping teams up with Mercy Ships IMO admits serious safety worries still hang over 2020 fuel switch Delegates voice fears about the potential effect of low-sulphur fuels on ship machinery Bimco KPI scheme aims to track 10,000 vessels Shipowners' association hopes free performance indicator scheme will become the industry's benchmark for shipmanagement Wexit claim is a score draw US shale gas may double transit length for long-haul chemicals Expected growth in global chemicals demand, coupled with longer voyages, may end up being a rather healthy tonic for chemical tankers, says Odfjell Norton waits for 'freewheeling' Jones Act market to lift OSG Pure play US-flag shipowner has made a conscious choice not to fix out vessels long-term at loss-making rates, positioning itself to take advantage of any improvement in spot market Big choices loom on fleet renewal and American Shipping tankers Odfjell's Morch expects greater chemicals consolidation in 2018 More mergers may occur among owners of smaller chemical tankers as investors learn the importance of a global footprint Odfjell sees more underlying progress in drive to cut losses Historic loading gives glimmer of hope for beleaguered VLCCs First direct loading of a VLCC at LOOP is a reflection of surging US oil production - but big tanker owners could do with a few more shafts of light amid the gloom Bugbee raises a glass to merits of modern ships Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav Eurotankers adds another tanker to expanding fleet Tokyo broker Seaservice closes its doors to shipping Withdrawal seen as sign of the times for Japan's beleaguered tanker brokers as consolidation of country's oil refiners bites Sinokor locks away four VLCC newbuildings to GS Caltex Pertamina still on the lookout to buy VLCCs Super-Eco makes way for new tonnage BP's VLCC time-charter haul rises to four Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales Ancora Investment to sell last suezmax tanker Greek owner is seeking a buyer for 2003-built ship, sources say. MOL orders again after shake-up in dry bulk Sinokor bucks subdued New Year scrapping S&P puts Eletson bonds to 'selective default' after agreement with bondholders Company says regrets downgrade, sees no impact on customers, employees. A day in the life: Port chaplain David See Port chaplains have had to adapt to the bewildering pace of technological change. But the most important thing hasn't changed: above all, they need to be good listeners Life in the fast lane with Containerships boss The Finnish company's chief executive is a driving force for change. Out of the office, he's still a driving force Resolve Marine: Keeping it in the family Shipping M&A: Money men are calling the shots Gener8's takeover by Euronav is the latest in a growing trend that shows private equity is in the driver's seat Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. From Rena to Katrina: The Resolve story How a 'mom and pop shop' became one of the world's largest salvage companies and is swimming against the tide set by the big boys Junichiro Ikeda outlines his vision for MOL Junichiro Ikeda looks to the future, starting with the mega-merger that will transform the Japanese liner landscape Wilhelmsen Ship Management inks offshore wind deal Five-year contract signed alongside fellow group company NorSea. BW Offshore notes improving market as profit returns Forth quarter profit helps FPSO specialist return to the black in 2017. Wartsila inks deal with TMS Cardiff Gas Finnish group to maintain four LNG carriers for Economou company. Gorgels takes top job in ABN Amro shipping reshuffle Merger of shipping and logistics comes amid confirmation the Gust Biesbroeck has left the bank. Teekay LNG sells ship and secures fresh loan Opportunistic sale and latest refinancing package revealed in eventful fourth quarter report. Oceanteam faces court probe in Norway OSV owner to be investigated over related-party transactions. Employers agree 2.5% wage increase IBF talks limit wage inflation but employers make concessions on dock work. Kenneth Hvid points to Teekay Corp 'inflection point' Fresh capital and the arrival of new ships lead to upbeat assessment from chief executive. Teekay Offshore hit by newbuilding costs Profit lowered by transit of shuttle tankers to east coast of Canada. Borr Drilling scoops Paragon rig fleet Tor Olav Troim-backed owner adds 32 units in $232.5m deal. Siem Offshore slashes its loss Finance and impairment costs drop for Norwegian OSV owner. Robbers wield AK47s in latest Gulf of Guinea attack Nigerian incident saw repeated attempt by pirates to board moving vessel using ladders. d

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
HMM's 'U.S. Premium Service' moves over 10,000 TEUs Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday that it has moved over 10,000 TEUs of containers under its "U.S. Premium Service" where shipper... Commerce confirms antidumping duties for Argentina, Indonesia biodiesel The Commerce Department on Wednesday announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of biodiesel from In... Navios Maritime Partners snags $35m Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an international owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, has closed the previously announced o... Commentary: Compliance in an e-commerce world It's hard to think of a year in which global trade was more under the microscope than it was in 2017, especially in North America. Under t... MPC Container Ships continues fleet expansion Fledgling containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships AS is continuing to grow it's fleet at a rapid clip. The Norway-based compa... Diana's net loss plunges deeper Diana Shipping Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 sank down to $436.9 million, much deeper than the net loss of $23.3 million f... ATA: Truck tonnage growth continues in January Domestic truck tonnage growth continued in January 2018, rising 2 percent from the previous month and 8.8 percent year-over-year, according... NWSA box volumes fall in January Combined container volumes at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 16.7 percent to 250,762 TEUs in January 2018, according to the most rece...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Nigeria crude output currently under 1.8 mil b/d: minister Nigerian crude oil production remains under 1.8 million b/d, the country's oil minister said Thursday, noting Africa's largest oil producer will stay below that quota for the rest of 2018, as "advised" by OPEC. OPEC seeks permanent Russia alliance to boost upstream investment: UAE minister A permanent alliance with Russia and other allies would be aimed at ensuring enough upstream investment in the oil industry to meet growing demand, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday. US will not certify Iran nuclear deal: Pence The Trump administration will not certify the Iran nuclear deal, US Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of re-imposition of US sanctions on international sales of Iranian crude. US crude stocks draw on fewer imports, more exports US Energy Information Administration data released Thursday showed a surprise draw in crude stocks last week, spurring a turnaround in oil futures that lifted NYMEX April crude back above $62/b. Surprise US crude draw sparks turnaround in oil futures Oil futures rose Thursday after US Energy Information Administration data showed an unexpected draw in crude stocks last week, lifting NYMEX April crude $1.09 to $62.77/b. Bunker supplier Aegean signs deal to buy H.E.C. Europe Challenging bunker market conditions has prompted Aegean to diversify its business model. Global oil stocks may struggle to fall in 2019: Vitol Bake said "there is a huge amount of uncertainty even within our own organization about how best to respond" to the 0.5% sulfur cap in 2020. Glencore sees steady rise in 2017 crude oil trading volumes Oil marketing volumes saw a meaningful increase, with Glencore marketing 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil last year, up 33% from 2016. Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium at 1-year high on holiday surcharge, tight supply Because of the holidays, most of the barge operators have gone home, a Shanghai-based trader said. European Commission fines Japan's K Line, NYK over car carrier cartel The cartel coordinated prices, allocated customers and exchanged commercially sensitive information about elements of the price, EC said. Total to keep probing risky oil and gas frontiers: upstream chief Breuillac emphasized th strategic importance of North Sea as Total completes its purchase of Maersk Oil. FUTURES: Crude falls on firmer dollar despite API crude draw data

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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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