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BRIEFS

June 26, 2018

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CMA CGM's founder Jacques R Saade passes away HK box volume slides 5.4pc yoy in May Prince Rupert plans to raise capacity by 33pc to 1.8 million TEU Carriers seek ways to reduce impact of rising bunker fuel costs European shippers slam bunker surcharges as 'unjustified' Mombasa port handles 10 box ships in 1st week of June, 2 more than previous week Quarter-century old UK Customs computer system to be replaced Swiss WorldCargo's pharma network grows to 36 accredited stations Alaska Air Cargo looking to reduce cargo retrieval time at Seattle hub Terror alert prompts US to tighten air freight security

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JUNE 25, 2018
2M alliance makes changes in Transpacific trade Breakbulk Europe soars to new attendance record CMA CGM enhances product connecting Asia to Kenya & neighbouring countries Jacques R. Saadé, Founding President of CMA CGM Group, leaves behind an illustrious legacy MOL in exclusive discussions to supply FSRU unit for Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project Oosterhout Container Terminal joins West-Brabant corridor to facilitate Rotterdam port SCFI spot rates down MPT Chairman gets extension GatewayRail hands over new floor to Customs GST to bring about significant increase in warehousing space, says report Central Asia & Eastern Europe seen as the next frontiers for investment for Indian business Latest technological trends & the impact of digitalisation to be key points of deliberation at South East CEO Conclave 2018 on June 29 in Chennai

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VDV calls for faster implementation in Germany Building a second multicube List of EU ship-recycling facilities to be extended? CMA CGM founder Jacques Saadé passes away Big batch of locomotives for US railroad Eva Air Cargo stays with Menzies at SFO airport CN investing in the long haul Gefco launches innovation factory Bonds for new ship channel in Corpus Christi Silk Way West flying emergency relief to Iraq A switch in Hamburg Starting a platooning test run Gebrüder Weiss expanding in Kärnten New terminal for the port of Cork ACI Europe - old and new president Shanghai pushing for fifth runway for Pudong

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JUNE 25, 2018
IMO's Day of the Seafarer brings hive of activity on crew wellbeing New president and expanded container terminal announced for Port of Prince Rupert Pacific Basin raises USD325 million in vessel refinancing OPEC deal to provide limited boost to tanker markets Crew fatigue: Survey highlights ongoing challenges Female seafarers less happy than male counterparts MOL likely to win Hong Kong FSRU contract Wisdom Marine fleet grows with Kamsarmax order Lloyd's looks to get tough with marine pricing Evergreen opts for scrubbers on newbuildings Yang Ming looks to add more ASEAN port assets Shipping industry leads in 'Internet of Things' adoption

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JUNE 25, 2018
Fewer flight delays for freighters, but 'meltdown' may be approaching Melbourne set to benefit as box carriers increase vessel capacity on ex-Asia routes Things looking brighter for Danaos with 'stunning' refinance deal and market uptick Stobart's ousted boss has bold plan to re-merge split operator into £1.6bn giant CMA CGM mourns as founder Jacques Saade dies at 81 How the logistics sector is changing, and why the UPS strike was unlikely

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JUNE 25, 2018
America's first hydrogen fuel cell vessel set to start construction First RApport 1600-SX harbor tug completes trials USCG warns of dangers of illegal charter operations CMA CGM Group mourns passing of Jacques R. Saadé ABB to supply power and propulsion packages for Virgin Voyages trio World Fuel Services upgrades Falmouth, U.K., location Vard wins contract to build three Norwegian Coast Guard vessels

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JUNE 25, 2018
South Korea formally assumes IGU's presidency Assumption of presidency marks the beginning of largest gas industry event Scorpio Tankers in fourth sale-and-leaseback deal Four product tankers will be leasedback under a bareboat charter for seven years, with future purchase options It is Seafarers' Day, it is investment day A hi-tech ship with a substandard crew is likely to carry more risk than a standard ship with a top-notch... Temile enters LPG shipping on NLNG charter Offshore player believes the deal will prompt more Nigerian interest in liquefied petroleum gas ICS calls for EU states to avoid deaths at sea following Italy's latest migrant snub Shipowners' group calls on European states to develop a long-term co-ordinated strategy that addresses migration by sea US to develop first hydrogen-powered ferry California Air Resources Board issues $3m grant for first US-produced hydrogen ferry JP Morgan drops estimate for 2020 scrubber use Diesel cracks are expected to rise by $13 per barrel come 2020, while fuel oil cracks could decline by $39... WFS readies Falmouth for 2020 sulphur cap Bunkering provider adds Rix Shipping tanker that can separate fuel oil into distinct grades Pacific Basin secures $325m facility with 50 ships Dry bulk owner puts up 50 vessels as security for the credit facility Underwriters ready for 'No Deal' Brexit Brexit Contract Continuation Clause enables UK insurers to continue to do business with EU counterparts if the UK has to... MOL to deploy FSRU for Hong Kong LNG terminal A final agreement for the supply of the FSRU is being developed, says MOL Trade war threatens fragile recovery on transatlantic trade Larger ships on north Atlantic routes threaten to add more capacity than required Saadé stamped his personality on to container shipping in a remarkable way Jacques Saadé leaves a legacy of achievement that has been passed on to his children OSM launches seafarer mental health campaign Campaign to highlight seafarer fatigue, being away from home, stress, bullying and sexual harassment Daily Briefing Opec and its allies to boost oil output \| Alafouzos family launch tanker fundraiser \| 'E-commerce can reshape container shipping'... Celebrating seafarers Connectivity with family and home remained a key point for serving seafarers Bunker oil spill after tanker collision in Rotterdam Vessel carried no cargo when the incident happened, and was safely moored at the Botlek terminal Jacques Saadé, CMA CGM founding president, dies at 81 Mr Saadé dedicated his life to CMA CGM, the French carrier said

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JUNE 25, 2018
Lack of coastal strategy challenges Canadian Eastern port development Container lines double down on tracking tech Chittagong shippers captive to worsening port congestion Tariffs just the precursor regarding US ag exporters' pain Logistics industry fed up with lack of post-Brexit plan

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JUNE 25, 2018
Lloyd's Register to class Coral South FLNG Classification society plans to deepen involvement in $11bn gas project offshore of Africa. Pan Ocean seeks $7.25m from Clearlake South Korean shipowner sues subsidiary of Geneva commodities trader Gunvor Group for breach of contract involving shipment of clean petroleum. Carnival shares fall on conservative outlook Arnold Donald-led cruise major expects third-quarter revenue yields to gain less than 3% compared to a year ago. Diamantidis swoops in on five ex-Toisa ships Greek owner biggest buyer so far of bankrupt Toisa fleet Trump and China tariffs reach 1% of seaborne trade Clarksons Research says figure is "not insignificant" but "relatively limited". NOC limits fire damage to two tanks Libyan teams extinguish blaze at Ras Lanuf following militia attack. Opec move spurs tanker stocks, sentiment and rates Analysts welcome additional oil but some feel red ink will run for a while longer. Carnival beats estimates on higher earnings Miami-based cruise major posts 'record revenues' as it creates higher demand for cruising. SevenSeas Investment Fund teams with Esteve family Geneva-based Banque Heritage to place shares of Tsirigakis-led investment fund with its clients VIDEO: two ships scuttled off Florida Cargoship caught in drugs bust and tug become artificial reefs. OSM unveils seafarer mental health scheme OSM has launched a campaign to improve the mental health of its 11,000 crew members. Launched on the Day of the Seafarer the scheme will run across the more than 500 ships under the company's management. Geir Sekkesaeter, chief executive of OSM, said: "This is a global issue and should be a matter of utmost concern for our industry. "Being on-board vessels for long periods of time, separated fr Temile enters LPG market with Nigeria LNG contract Shipowner books newbuild at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard backed by long-term employment Pavimar adds kamsarmax from Toisa fleet Expanding, opportunistic Greek owner confirms purchase of former Callimanopulos bulker. Scorpio Tankers' leaseback total hits 21 ships Sale deals for two MRs and two LR2s continue spree of refinancing transactions. Stena and Teekay target disposal of shuttle tanker duo Pair of 2001-built vessels become sales candidates after coming off Petrobras charters Maersk Tankers pitches new slow-steaming plan Danish owner looks to slow laden leg as it tackles worst product market in a decade. Marijuana hidden in MSC ship's sea chest Crew alerted authorities after finding 57kg of drugs while in Mexico. SeaBird sending ship to US Gulf Norwegian owner wins seismic survey contract in third quarter. Briggs Marine secures BP contract UK contractor providing rescue services in Caspian Sea over three years. Pacific Basin Shipping nets $325m refinancing Fresh debt covers more than 50 vessels and introduces four new banks to the company. WFS brings in Rix Shipping bunker tanker Supplier preparing for 2020 with new ship at Falmouth, UK. Maersk boxship rescues 113 migrants Danish vessel comes to the aid of distressed group off southern Italy. Vard inks in $616m Norwegian coastguard deal Fincantieri-controlled Vard has finalized a NOK 5bn ($616m) contract with Norway for three coastguard vessels. Vard won the tender for the vessels last year and the Norwegian Parliament signed off on the ships earlier this month, allowing negotiations to be concluded. The 136-meter-long ships, for search-and-rescue operations, surveillance, and oil recovery, have been designed to work in harsh e Icon Capital sale shows firming bulker values Supramax ships sold with assistance of US owner fetch $23m as a pair. Korean owners strike scrubber deal with KDB, Posco Lender will provide retro-fitting loans for 20 ships on charter to steel maker. MOL confirms Hong Kong FSRU deal Japanese owner signs agreement to supply Q-Max for offshore terminal project. Wisdom Marine returns to Japan for kamsarmax Taiwanese owner now has series of three sister ships on order at Japan Marine United. Echostar builds stake in satellite operator Inmarsat US-listed comp any has until 6 July to make a firm offer or walk away under UK takeover rules. Odfjell tanker spills bunkers in Rotterdam following collision Shipowner will work with Gard and Dutch authorities to mitigate consequences of casualty. Jacques Saade dead at 81 Founder of CMA CGM dies just months short of 40th anniversary of group's founding.

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JUNE 25, 2018
Kodak wants to use foreign materials in Oklahoma Eastman Kodak Co. has submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for its facility in Weather... Six men threat to 'security or stability of Libya' The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of six men who have been placed on the Specially ... OFAC adds entities to blocked list The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed several entities on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List for ... Chinese media amps up rhetoric in U.S. trade battle Official Chinese media is amping up its rhetoric in the country's brewing trade battle with the United States. The state-owned newspaper t... U.S. dumping duties set for polyester fiber imports The Commerce Department has determined the level of antidumping duties that it will set for imports of low-melt polyester staple fiber from... EU adopts retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports The European Union on Friday officially adopted a long list of duties on goods produced in the United States in response to the Trump admin... Fulcrum acquires Canada's National Logistics Services The private equity firm Fulcrum Capital Partners said it has acquired National Logistics Services, a Mississaugua, Ontario-headquartered lo... OFAC cites corruption, human rights violations The Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of two men who have been placed on its Special...

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JUNE 25, 2018
FUTURES 5: ICE Brent/WTI spread narrows further on Syncrude closure INTERVIEW: Ardmore Shipping banks on gasoil for IMO compliance in 2020 "We'll have an initial MGO/MDO strategy until we understand things better." INTERVIEW: BW LPG aims to convert 19 VLGCs to use LPG as bunker fuel Potentially huge cost savings in thousands of dollars per day by using LPG compared to compliant fuel. Bunker spill at Rotterdam after Odfjell tanker hits jetty FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC has no answer for its spare capacity problem Keeping a lid on oil prices will briefly appease critics, but won't help Riyadh and its allies invest in their reservoirs long term. ISO developing standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol as bunker fuel: IBIA The development of the standard comes as the IMO 2020 rule looms. FUTURES: Brent plunges as market looks ahead to supply increase "Markets are recalibrating the OPEC meeting results post the initial price reaction, but overall sentiment still remains bullish," an analyst said.

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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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