BRIEFS

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18 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

September 27, 2018

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Maersk's new surcharge to recover US$2b costs from 2020 sulphur cap CMA CGM levies US$160 per TEU to cover extra costs for sulphur cap Maersk containership detained in Tunisia APL's new Eagle Express X service keeps to service guarantees HK delegation heads to Washington to protect special trade status Vinalines launches second IPO offering remaining 480m shares Pirates nab 12 seamen on board Swiss ship in Nigerian waters HKIA's air cargo returns to growth in August handling 431,000 tonnes Singapore Airlines offers THRUCOOL for pharma shipments Ethiopian and Western Global seek to transport US mail to Africa

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Autonomous & remotely operated ship guideline released FWC 2018 inaugurated in Delhi in the presence of 1,200 delegates from 130 countries & across India Liberia calls for early reporting on 2020-compliant fuel availability Maersk implements new guidelines on dangerous goods stowage MOL conducts onboard test of new technology with Rolls Royce MSC & ZIM announce a new cooperation on the India Subcontinent-East Mediterranean trade India's goods exports seen growing at a fast pace First consignment of natural river sand lands at Kamarajar Port Port Congestion Surcharge in Shuwaikh, Kuwait Dedicated train with 90 TEUs flagged off from ICD-Sahnewal to Pipavav Port INSTC to boost international trade & logistics business: Commerce Secretary Finance Minister launches MSME web portal Business confidence index hits record high Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum in Pune on Oct. 13 to be graced by leading dignitaries, prominent shippers, LSPs & delegates

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Rickenbacker plays the tune NSW planning for the long haul Uniting for Eurasian high-speed corridor New project manager in Lubeck Network for unwieldy goods Port Said new location of BDP Defying the typhoons Pharma logistics specialists debating in Brussels Delivering 28,000 loads per annum across entire UK Davies Turner adds more apprentices Increase expected in October Liberia registry appeals to IMO about sulphur cap "Curiosity of the Day" Champ supports Philippine "Women in Business" KN listed on SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index Swissterminal files complaint against Gateway Basel Nord Arcelor Mittal exporting via Dunkirk Hupac augments intermodal network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
IMSK CEO: Decade-long decline, Teekay split caused downfall Shipping told to widen investor base to succeed on stock markets Faerder linked to Suezmax orders for Chevron DCC Bulk Transport bankrupt after rosy start

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maersk issues new rules for stowage of dangerous goods on its box ships Shippers want 'a market approach' dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharges E-commerce boom driving demand and investment in Asian warehousing Market Insight: Damco - has the latest revamp broken APMM's 'beating heart'? Air freight making inroads into India's e-commerce market India could become a beneficiary of the US-China trade spat Half-hour UK customs delays could 'bankrupt one in 10 firms' South African Airways denies cargo division sale rumour Kerry Logistics promotes Kenny Rutgersson as MD Sweden

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
VIDEO: BMT develops new water taxi designs for Hong Kong Mexican national charged in fishing boat crew member murder MacGregor equipment picked for eight HMD feeder ship newbuilds International Seaways to install scrubbers on seven VLCCs Skangas joins SEA\LNG coalition Maersk implements new guidelines for dangerous goods stowage

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Lloyd's List Global Awards 2018 With the business of shipping more complex and costly than it has ever been, innovators are being singled out for... Dirty data delays digital dreams Digitalisation may offer reduced costs greater efficiencies for container shipping, however an unwillingness to share quality data or even agree... Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability New paper calls on IMO to prod states to provide information on availability of new fuels 'well in advance' of... GasLog Partners collects cash to fuel growth The company expects to use the funds for future acquisitions from GasLog Ltd IMO's Lim calls for collaboration on decarbonisation Secretary-general Kitack Lim lauds industry support but warns collaboration with governments will be necessary for the development of new technologies Tariff war can hurt transpacific trade badly, analysts warn Trade war will also encourage reshoring and near-shoring, which is the worst news for container shipping Zodiac emerges as winner of Toisa tanker six-pack Ofer-led shipowner has tendered the winning offer , said to be about $280m, for the six newbuilding tankers put up... Hafnia hires Glencore unit for fuel purchases By using a digital platform, Hafnia can track fuel quality more easily Regulation is flexible to change, says IMO Frederick Kenney explains a delay before 2020 is not procedurally possible, but notes that all of the IMO's regulation allows... Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping Iran's oil customers are already calling a halt to tanker trades as the US continues to exert pressure on all... LNG carrier spot rates surge as market tightens With the sharp decline in tonnage availability, rates are poised for a further upsurge as charterers continue to seek more... Maersk amends dangerous cargo stowage rule in wake of Honam Maersk evaluated 3,000 United Nations hazardous materials classification numbers to produce its new set of stowage guidelines Brexit border delays could bankrupt 10% of UK firms, survey claims The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply survey found that a failure to reach a deal with the European Union... Asia-Europe trade feels strain amid Brexit and carriers' vessel ordering spree Weakening import demand from the UK and Germany, coupled with fast-growing ultra-large tonnage supply, overshadows Asia-Europe trade prospects The Alliance and Ocean Alliance members join forces on the transatlantic The enhanced service, subject to regulatory approval, is scheduled to be launched in December Daily Briefing Maersk rebuffs 'profiteering' claims \| Carriers must share 2020 fuel cost increases, conference told \| ESC calls for 'dialogue' over... 2M rivals look to capitalise on Asia-Europe withdrawals CMA CGM has increased its pricing competition on the trade in a bid to grow market share twofold, according to... Supply chains can benefit from better data sharing, says OECD Mistrust and lack of co-ordination among actors with different roles in the supply chain threaten to derail information sharing benefits

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
LTL shippers pressured to digitize bill of lading NY-NJ moves toward interoperable chassis pool with new IEP No drayage capacity impact from California law affecting shipper liability US intermodal peak delayed, tariffs could be to blame Maersk changes dangerous cargo stowage following Honan fire Return of freighter fleet eases trans-Pacific air cargo pressure

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Robbers attack ships in Asia A bulker and an LPG carrier were targeted in the last week, says ReCAAP report. Tough road ahead to meet 2050 decarbonisation goals While current technologies are sufficient to meet the IMO's interim emission targets in 2030, cutting GHS by half from the 2008 level before 2050 requires much more effort, according to senior shipping officials. New mini-bulker and MPP pool giant formed Peter Dohle and NovaAlgoma join forces to create the world's largest mini-grabber pool. Carnival spends $75m per year on energy efficiency US cruiseship giant has looked into decarbonised future by investing in emission reduction technologies, according to a company official. Solstad Farstad wins two-year Qatar PSV charter OSV giant says Far Swan is switching from Australia this month. IMO mindful of burden on owners amid decarbonisation drive Kitack Lim says action plans now in focus ahead of the next MEPC session but admits financially distressed owners may need relief. S&P affirms Britannia P&I's A rating Agency likes the look of club's capital buffer and "exceptional" liquidity. Tortoise shells out $53m for GasLog Partners stake Andrew Orekar-led partnership sells 2.25 million shares to US investment advisor. New Celestyal Cruises CEO appoints top team Greek owner's boss Chris Theophilides promotes from within. Slack tanker market turned Tsakos tepid on "big-ish" fleet deal New York-listed owner also fearful of politician flipping script on scrubber story, CFO says. Buss and IDEA form offshore joint venture German and French companies team up for wind farm and port logistics. Drones to police Norwegian shipping emissions Maritime authority to check exhausts with a little help from its flying friends. Nord/LB to axe 1,250 jobs Redundancies will lead to 2018 loss as talks with new investors continue. Nordea pulls plug on IMSK CEO opens up on his frustration after refinancing talks with Nordea syndicate fail and liquidation looms IMSK's MAN claims to continue with third-party help Cash-strapped owner still pursuing $20m in engine performance row. Skaugen: small-scale LNG plan was ahead of its time IMSK boss believes others can benefit from company's pioneering work. Chinese link removes cloud from IRISL newbuilding quartet Four boxship newbuildings ordered by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and anchored following delivery this year are set to begin trading under a new identity. The 14,500-teu quartet have been idle since leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries this summer as new sanctions from Donald Trump's administration threw their further into doubt. Now the ships have been transferred to new ownership, have EGD pumps $20m into Klaveness Combination Carriers Norway's EGD Shipholding is expanding its cooperation with the Torvald Klaveness group in Oslo by investing $20m in Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC). The Bergen-based company that includes EGD Shipholding took about 44% of this week's $45m private placement by KCC. As TradeWinds reported, the share issue, handled by Clarksons Platou Securities, fell short of its $70m target. Klaveness raise Captain Tsakos opens maritime high school on the island of Chios The Maria Tsakos Foundation assembled scores of dignitaries on the Greek island of Chios in September to celebrate the opening of its groundbreaking maritime educational facility. Students and dignitaries honour Maria's memory The Tsakos Enhanced Education Nautical School (Teens) is Greece's first vocational, non-profit maritime high school. It aims to provide seagoing education to 15 to 17-yea Bimco fast-tracks 2020 bunker clauses Association looks into cost-sharing and compliance as fuel deadline approaches. Zodiac Maritime zeroes in on six modern tankers Eyal Ofer-led company has accelerated the renewal of its tanker fleet with the purchase of former Toisa vessels. Maersk tightens up guidelines after Honam fire Dangerous cargoes will no longer be stowed next to accommodation or propulsion areas. Iranian tankers trickier to track as sanctions near Bloomberg says 10 VLCCs have not transmitted an AIS signal for at least a week. MOL and Rolls-Royce trial new AI system Ferry fitted with equipment to detect debris and other obstacles. FSL Trust ends legal action against Alan Hatton Singapore shipowner and its ex-CEO "amicably" resolve claim and counterclaim with settlement. ADS Crude Carriers wins first VLCC charters Third tanker delivered as Front Page heads to West Africa as FSO. Gallagher warns P&I clubs over 'blood bath' Broker tells clubs the good times are over as 'sharks' circle, threatening to wreak havoc on their balance sheets Falling Asia-Europe rates threaten boxship margins Latest slump in world's largest container shipping trade has led to some operators looking to redress the supply-demand balance Moody's affirms PSA rating despite trade war threat Ratings agency points to port operators' strong support from government-backed investment fund. Southeast Asian products imports decline in rare reversal Volumes into Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines down between 10% to 20% year-to-date. Vopak to boost marine gasoil capacity ahead of IMO 2020 Singapore storage facility to be expanded to enable storage of more low-sulphur fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maritime History Notes: Last American passenger ships CBP outlines ACE enhancements on deck Emerging technology rule forthcoming from BIS FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications 'Malicious Russian cyber actors' put on Entity List Walmart deploying blockchain to track leafy greens Freight moves between U.S., neighbors up 13.5 percent Jefferies taking Association of American Railroads reins Long Beach OKs $870 million for on-dock rail work

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Bears prevail in wake of US inventory build The oil complex settled lower on Wednesday after a sharp drop in refinery utilization and an unexpected increase in crude stocks last week Soaring crude prices dent European product cracks Surging outright crude prices are piling pressure on refining margins as oil product values lag behind the rise Trump takes hard line on Iran, fueling SPR oil sale speculation US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects full compliance when sanctions on Iran's oil customers go back into force on November 5 Istanbul bunker fuel premium to Piraeus elevated on tight availability The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the nearby port of Piraeus in Greece is expected to remain higher than normal Russia may fully reverse production cut of 300,000 b/d this month: energy minister Russia may be back to producing at its October 2016 level this month, energy minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday USGC-Singapore HSFO arbitrage open on paper, but no one cashing in When the USGC fuel oil market is at this large of a discount to Singapore, traders in the US normally swoop in, but traders and brokers said there have been no rumblings of any company looking to take advantage TRADER NOTE: Litasco's 2020 project manager joins BP FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks lose 8.5% on week as residues slump S Korean bunker premiums drop to 2-month low, but demand to improve in Q4 FUTURES: Crude stable to lower on surprise US crude stock build Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Trading houses face tough spot markets, growing competition from NOCs, Vitol says Commodity trading houses are facing tough competition from the trading arms of national oil companies and challenging conditions in spot markets Shanghai bunker premiums dip to 3-month of $19.92/mt on robust selling The spread between Shanghai delivered 380 CST bunker fuel and Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments hit a 3-month low at $19.92/mt on Tuesday

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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

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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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