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April 7, 2020

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Asia-Europe rates down 1.8pc to US$750 per TEU, USWC surge 9.7pc at $1,662/FEU CMA CGM sending ships via the Cape to Europe and Asia Maersk completes US$545m acquisition of Performance Team Emergency US Navy hospital ships sent to ports of Los Angeles, New York Kaliningrad port's cargo traffic down 14pc to 1.71m tonnes from Jan-Feb Safer to delay crew changeovers until virus pandemic is better controlled 1,000 seafarers repatriated to the Philippines as virus hits global shipping Davies Turner resumes Express China Rail service to ease supply chains disruptions Air cargo volumes take a beating in February: IATA BIFA invites participants to take online Customs training course FedEx suspends financial guidance for duration of coronavirus crisis

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APRIL 6, 2020
A.P. Moller-Maersk completes acquisition of US-based warehousing & distribution company Bahri making significant donation to support Saudi govt initiatives to fight spread of Covid-19 Imperial & MEX join forces to leverage Turkish potential Indian Register of Shipping classes its first vessel under Lebanese Flag MOL announces unification of Group ship management companies under new name Port of La Spezia: A systemic offer of integrated storage & logistics solutions Shipping sector seen in choppy waters due to current scenario; however, tanker segment likely to buck the trend DGFT allows more time for steel importers Digital Certificate of Origin facilitation to bring relief to exporters: FIEO Export of diagnostic kits notified under restricted category Importers & exporters to furnish undertaking to the Customs authorities till April 30 in lieu of bonds, says CBIC Adjustment of shift timings at Deendayal Port APM Terminals Pipavav offers free container storage DPT attains new high of 122.50 mt for fiscal Dry bulk vessel operations in suspension at Haldia Port stakeholders raise concerns during interaction with Minister Scanning of containers selected for scanning - facilitation provided to AEO-T1 importers due to COVID-19 pandemic e-way bills expiring between March 20 to April 15 extended to April 30, says CBIC Railways' freight corridors fully functional Manufacturing activity in March slows to four-month low due to Covid-19 Measure to facilitate trade during the lockdown period - Section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962 Allcargo Logistics joins the fight against Covid-19 by contributing to Maharashtra CM's Relief Fund & other key initiatives Allcargo Logistics Park organises Drushti eye camps in Uttar Pradesh & Haryana Sugar mills produce lower till March 31

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St Petersburg gearing up New rail service between Austria and Croatia From the Port of Amsterdam to NPRC Carriers sacrifice capacities to save prices Twenty tank wagons for fuel transports Davies Turner to increase capacity Turkish freight forwarder builds bridge to Shanghai Dutch waste disposal firm tests e-truck New planning director joins Tritax Symmetry A good 2019 for Liebherr maritime cranes Craiss extends warehouse in Karlsruhe Gefco battles for cabin luggage space Two tonnes of fruit delivered to nursing homes "Curiosity of the Day" LUG Aircargo handling gains co-managing director Germany's inland shipping improves in 2019 More space in Poland Heavy support for the Netherlands

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APRIL 6, 2020
Carriers could find the cost of blanked sailings adding up to $23 billion Sky-high rates are putting airfreight out of reach for some Forwarders switch focus from costly air and ocean to overland Asia-Europe India's main ports at a standstill as imports clog storage and exports dry up Orders for new ships dry up as demand plunges and yards go into lockdown KLM: 'This is how we park the majority of our aircraft' Airlines want a bailout, but used 96% of cash on buybacks in past decade Allies dismayed over US handling of global medical supply chain Covid-19 radar: Do it, DSV - time to lead by example Supply chain radar: Toll Group CEO - 'actioning every possible option with urgency'

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APRIL 6, 2020
Carboline offers free online coatings education classes St. Louis, Mo., headquartered coatings specialist Carboline is offering a series of free online trainings. The company has always been committed to advancing education in thecorrosion industry and says it wants to ABS and Chouest carry out first-ever remote DP/FMEA Utilizing Edison Chouest Offshore's Remote Monitoring Center (RMC), ABS has performed the first ever remote Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DP/FMEA) as part of completing the special survey of the machinery of Chouest's Nautican product line continues under new ownership Outbound Engineering Group LLC, Seattle, Wash., has taken ownership of the intellectual property and equipment of marine propulsion system specialist Nautican Research & Development Ltd, and will continue the Nautican marine product Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement appoints new head of communications Hamburg, Germany, headquartered Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has appointed Stefan Beeg as Head of Communications. Based in Hamburg, Beeg's role is to drive all corporate and marketing communications activities of BSM. Prior DNV GL remote approach to machinery planned maintenance speeds surveys Classification society DNV GL says that with its new remote approach to machinery planned maintenance, Machinery Maintenance Connect (MMC), instead of requiring surveyors to travel to each individual vessel and go onboard, MSC CEO: We have to keep the world moving Diego Aponte, CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second largest container shipping line, has written an open letter that spells out some of the steps the company is taking in

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APRIL 6, 2020
Japan's shipbuilding dispute with South Korea rages at WTO A meeting between the two countries failed to resolve the ongoing dispute over South Korea's assistance to its shipbuilding industry Ferry operators call for bailout as crisis mounts Freight transport is keeping some ferry companies afloat, but they warn it will not be enough to make up the... Oil production curbs arrest surge in floating storage charters Short-term time charter deals are unlikely to immediately materialise this week as everyone in the oil industry waits to see... EU suspends separate shipyard merger probes The European Union has halted its investigations into two shipyard mergers amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has prevented the companies... Forwarders battle to find alternative transport solutions As carriers cut capacity, forwarders are struggling to get goods transported Maersk extends crew change prohibitions The company had originally banned crew changes of its vessels until April 14. It has now prolonged this until May... Grimaldi pledges support for UK flag as Brexit forces ACL ships to quit Grimaldi Group joint managing director Emanuele Grimaldi promises no jobs will be lost in the UK when ACL ships are... Big rise in Nordic marine premiums Last year 'marked an end to three exceptionally benign claims years, with the impact of large claims returning back to... UAE to gradually lift crew change restrictions Crew changes have been prohibited in the UAE as a measure against the coronavirus, but the country now says it... K Line-owned containership hits berth in Busan One crane completely collapsed while another four were knocked off their rails Maritime in talks with airlines to repatriate seafarers The solution is to find key ports that are close to airports that are big enough that they are able... Box lines face major losses if rates fall Carriers risk losing eight years of profits in one year if rate discipline collapses Daily Briefing Free to read: Bankers go easy on owners as coronavirus bites \| Chinese lessors warn on rising shipping defaults \|... BRS sees more sustainable dry bulk market in second half BRS says it is cautiously optimistic for the balance of 2020, with the risk-reward balance heavily skewed to the upside... Teekay LNG wins charters for two tankers Teekay LNG has also secured refinancing of its existing $225m unsecured revolving credit facility from 13 international banks LNG heavyweights team up on hydrogen and ammonia studies Australia's top LNG producer, Woodside, and the world's largest single LNG importer, Jera, have teamed up on one study to... Aponte sets out MSC action to keep trade flowing 'As an essential cog for global trade, it is imperative that we, together with our customers, keep the world moving... Labour dispatch halls may need reconsidering amid health crisis Current efforts may not be enough, as underscored last week when a terminal at the port of Los Angeles had...

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APRIL 6, 2020
Oakland port's maritime director to head Mobile Cargo risk tools get second look after early COVID-19 alerts US trucking firms move to safeguard drivers, employees amid COVID-19 COVID-19 further complicates truck driver classification debate China-Europe air cargo rates hit new highs on medical demand High debt levels leave container lines exposed European shippers scramble to store unneeded imports JOC Rankings: US trucking revenue growth slams on the brakes

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APRIL 6, 2020
Fresh interest in Swiber Holdings from mystery third party Matson withdraws full-year 2020 guidance amid coronavirus Carnival poised to 'stay afloat' for more than a year amid Covid-19 Coast Guard evacuates Royal Caribbean crew with Covid-19 symptoms Broad market rally lifts shipping shares across the board Lines risk huge losses of $23bn from coronavirus service cancellations GTT names Eric Dehouck for newly created deputy CEO role Stena Line furloughs 600 workers amid pandemic Saverys family sell more Euronav shares to cut stake to less than 5% Saudi Arabia state fund makes $400m bet cruise giant Carnival will rebound Untimely purchased newcastlemax enters New Shipping fleet Crisis will force dry bulk owners to burn cash in 2020, says Clarksons P&I clubs team up to tackle coronavirus Dark days return for PSV owners as layups begin all over again Cash buyer GMS flips a Bahri VLCC for a healthy profit Video shows Venezuelan navy shooting towards cruiseship Time charter market focus shifts to product tankers from crude Tomini bulker crew defy owner over discharge due to virus fears K Line megaboxship destroys crane at Pusan port in dramatic video Tanker owners anxiously await outcome of key Opec+ meeting Baumarine pool adds first scrubber-fitted bulker as expansion continues Spot-focused Nordic American fixes out two tankers to Petco on period deals Tanker stocks tanked last week, but is a rebound now in order? Diego Aponte sees shipping as a duty during 'shock' of crisis Tensions rise as Japan and South Korea fail to resolve yard row at WTO Prospects for shipowners 'derailed, darkened or diminished' says BRS Tycoon Ruperti shipping in fuel to combat Venezuelan shortage during crisis Pollutants removed from general cargo vessel aground off Scotland Tufton Oceanic enjoys 'strong' first quarter after fleet changes Okeanis Eco Tankers joins owners seeking term cover for VLCCs Teekay LNG Partners refinances revolver, extends two ships Ships arrests still possible as Singapore flips circuit breakers United Arab Emirates relaxes conditions for crew changes Vitol-controlled VLCC set for jet fuel storage play Carnival expects coronavirus to cost $1bn per month

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APRIL 6, 2020
Maritime tech startups face coronavirus cull VC funding has evaporated, wooing new customers is extremely difficult and existing customers' focus has changed. Alaska Airlines answers call to action for face masks (with video) Alaska Airlines is supporting the 100 Million Mask Challenge with its freighter capacity. Container lines scramble to avert 'life-threatening' COVID-19 losses Carriers slash even more ocean services in bid to prop up rates as demand crumbles. Trump encourages imports for coronavirus relief, while stopping US exports The Trump administration is working to accelerate deliveries of medical supplies from overseas to address shortages at healthcare facilities around the U.S., but doesn't want...

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APRIL 6, 2020
MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Sluggish demand, ample supply mar near-term outlook The marine fuel 0.5% market is unlikely to see any significant rebound from prevailing levels due to lackluster demand coupled with abundant supply. Asian refiners cut runs, shut down as demand destruction intensifies Facing limited demand for oil products due to the coronavirus pandemic, refineries in Asia and across the world are increasingly cutting throughput and shutting down. INTERVIEW: Rojgaard says wider variety is new frontier of VLSFOs Key variables, such as viscosity and density, in new IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuels mean those handling them must be prepared, but many of the challenges are familiar, according to fuel testing agency Bureau Veritas. Rapidly rising floating storage reserve could take years to clear Oil storage is about the only thing in demand in the crude market right now, with the coronavirus pandemic obliterating consumption and forcing producers and traders to store more oil on the water as land-based facilities near tank tops. CONTAINER SHIPPING QUARTERLY: Supply issues loom amid coronavirus pandemic The container shipping market is largely braced for a tough quarter, with the global slowdown resulting from the coronavirus outbreak creating a range of logistical issues. Brazil's Braskem reports $708 million quarterly loss After delaying its earnings release twice, Braskem reported net loss of $708 milliono in the fourth quarter of 2019 on Friday, saying the result was affected by provisions to cover financial compensation due to suspended operations at chlor-alkali and ethylene dichloride plants in Alagoas. USGC middle distillate flows to Europe slow amid talk of Europe exports to USAC Around 270,000 mt of US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments was scheduled to arrive in Europe in April as of Monday, with around 210,000 mt bound for Northwest Europe and 60,000 mt bound for the Mediterranean, data from Platts cFlow, trade flow software, showed. Argentina's PCR, YPF suspend crude supply deal as demand falls Argentinian oil producer Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia said Monday its crude supply contract with state-backed YPF has been suspended as a coronavirus-related lockdown of the economy depressed demand for petroleum products. G20 has little to gain from OPEC+ oil cuts deal G20 energy ministers have agreed to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss global collaboration with OPEC+ oil production cuts. Boosting the price of crude is an economic imperative for members such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, but the majority of the group of major economies arguably have more to lose supporting any action by the cartel. US crude stocks to build as refiners cut runs amid COVID-19-hit product demand US crude inventories likely moved higher last week as refiners cut runs in response to an historic decline in gasoline demand, an S&P Global Platts Analysis showed Monday. OIL FUTURES: Crude prices fall as stock markets soar NYMEX crude oil plunged by 8% on Monday, despite a bullish day on Wall Street as the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped by nearly the same percentage and rose more than 1,600 points. Oil output cuts inevitable but tanker storage reservoir will remain SHIPPING Q1: Surge in tanker rates on oil storage unlikely to continue beyond Q2 Given the magnitude of the jump in rates in Q1, market participants said the uptrend was unsustainable Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% bunker premium slumps 31% in March on plunging demand "Tankers are still seeing good demand and higher freight rates but container lines are suffering," said a shipowner.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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