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March 23, 2020

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Singapore government assures population there's enough for all Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96pc in April and May China's Port of Fuzhou expands box handling with 2 new berths Transworld buys 4,872-TEU box ship for US$10.65 million China's southern factory hub faces supply shortage as fear grows Savannah port receives 3 more ship-to-shore cranes LA, Long Beach ports levy box fee to finance cleaner truck fuel Port of Dar es Salaam orders 6 Kalmar RTG for delivery in one year Yangzijiang win US$1.15 billion order for ten 14,000-TEUers U-Freight to tap US$565.96 billion global e-commerce market Konecranes wins order for 20 RTG cranes for APMT in Nigeria Boeing seeks federal aid to avoid layoffs in its supply chain network CAPA warns of airlines going bankrupt in 10 weeks all virus casualties Virus dents FedEx profit, but says demand for air cargo to surge

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MARCH 22, 2020
CMA CGM cancels PCS for reefer exports to all Chinese ports from March 23 IMO Secretary-General stresses vital need to maintain commerce by sea & protect seafarers' welfare Liberian Registry announces electronic closings & remote mortgage recordings Ministry of Shipping contributing towards achieving $5 trillion economy target: Minister Export of masks, ventilators & textile raw material used for masks & coveralls prohibited Many recommendations to boost SEZ sector implemented DGS issues instructions on operations of vessels & ports Freight forwarders will be pivotal to economic revival: FIATA Exporters call for facilitative measures to tide over current situation Over 7 pc growth in trade seen with FTA & PTA partners S&P lowers India's GDP to 5.2 pc for 2020 Call to extend filing of IT/GST returns MoU inked to drive digitalisation & data standardisation in maritime industry

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OOCL takes off the gloves Railways ready to step in Record pharma handling in times of sanitary crisis Railfreight braves corona crisis Well prepared for pandemoniac 2020 AAPA elects Mario Cordero as its next board chairman Fiata appeals to forwarders and governments Flying back to the start of the jet age Colombia's Regiotram del Norte goes ahead NTG appoints new group CEO Savino Del Bene secures Italian air cargo export to New York Winsped dangerous goods centre: more data ZIM performs better in 2019 Long semitrailers 10% more efficient Monjasa chooses new managing director Europe American Airlines' first full cargo flights since 1984 "Curiosity of the Day" ESR closes USD 250 million unsecured term loan Two Miami terminals in temporary closure

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MARCH 20, 2020
Cargo schedules up in the air, but carriers find ways to keep goods flying An open letter to AF-KLM - please reconsider decision to ground 747 Combi Quarantine and supply chain disruption spreads around the world Force majeure: getting it wrong can be a very expensive business Disciplined capacity management by carriers keeps freight rates in line Maersk bins its 2020 financial guidance, due to impact of pandemic Hapag-Lloyd's 2019 profits soar, but it fears the shape of things to come Zim - 'a strong operational and financial performance' in a difficult 2019 Beat coronavirus with... pants Supply chain radar: Klaus-Michael Kuehne - head and shoulders above all Supply chain radar: FedEx - Don't worry about the future... that's our job.

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MARCH 20, 2020
Crowley bareboat charters in newbuild tractor tug Crowley Maritime Corp.'s marine services group has entered into a bareboat charter with Brusco Tug and Barge for an all new RApport-design tractor tug to serve Pacific Northwest and California ports, performing Plea to UN agencies: Recognize seafarers as international key workers As coronavirus-related travel and other restrictions increase, the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers' Federation have written a joint open letter to the heads of four United Nations agencies Court approves ACL "pre-packaged" recapitalization Jeffersonville, Ind.-headquartered American Commercial Lines Inc. reports that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division has confirmed the company's "pre-packaged" plan to recapitalize the business. The company Aransas Pass private port processes 60,000 tons of cargo Rockport Terminals LLC reports that its private port at Aransas Pass, near Corpus Christi, Texas, processed and transloaded over 60,000 tons of bulk liquid and pipeline pipe in Nov/Dec 2019-the first bulk VIDEO: IMO Sec Gen urges "practical and pragmatic approach" to coronavirus challenge Kitack Lim, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is urging "a practical and pragmatic approach, in these unusual times, to issues like crew changeovers, resupply, repairs, survey and certification and Bouchard: New York COTP orders rescinded Bouchard Transportation reports that all Captain of the Port Orders and form 835 orders have been rescinded in the Port of New York. Bouchard is slowly returning vessels to the market and

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MARCH 20, 2020
Coronavirus: A message from the Lloyd's List team An update on the situation regarding the outbreak and how the Lloyd's List team is taking measures to ensure you... Floating storage at record as coronavirus cripples crude demand The double whammy of Saudi Arabia turning on the oil taps and the panic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, which is... The week in charts: Tanker rates in freefall and trade outlook downgrade Crude tanker rates are falling as fast as they rose as the record-breaking chartering spree seen earlier in the week... Crude rates tank as demand contraction bites Tonnage rates for crude tankers are tumbling as quickly as they went up after Saudi Arabia took the decision to... Container shipping: Cargo supply and demand conundrum China's containerised exports are showing signs of returning to normal, but with many destination countries going into lockdown there is... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Seafarers are not the problem - they're part of the solution The coronavirus pandemic has left seafarers around the world in a precarious position, but as the focus shifts to European... Hapag-Lloyd confident of weathering coronavirus storm German carrier well prepared from liquidity standpoint as it holds to its earnings guidance Hong Kong needs more than tax cuts to match its maritime rivals Hong Kong must get to grips with the fact that although cutting taxes and red tape is attractive to international... American Commercial Lines finishes restructuring ACL filed for bankruptcy in February amid flooding damage to inland waterways, the Sino-US trade war and market headwinds. Shipowners call on Germany to keep trade flowing 'Open ports must have absolute priority. This must now be taken into account in the course of the measures adopted... The Interview: John Denholm Incoming Chamber of Shipping president John Denholm, a fourth-generation shipowner himself, explains his mission to Make Britain Shipowner-Friendly Again Coronavirus: Chinese ports deny ban on vessels from infected countries The Chinese authorities have been quick to dispel the suggestion that they intend to enact something similar to the much-criticised... Singapore bunker sales slow but still beat forecasts Ships lifted 3.88m tonnes of bunkers in Singapore last month, down from 4.51m tonnes in January but up from 3.78m tonnes in... Coronavirus: Vale says it can continue operations at Malaysian terminal Vale says it is in talks with the Malaysian government about contingency measures to keep the terminal operating Maersk suspends guidance on coronavirus fears Uncertainty about impact of coronavirus clouds financial outlook for the year Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping forecasts fall as coronavirus effects hit \| Seafarers must be exempt from travel bans \| MSC attributes... Guyana starts crude exports to China Guyana is now officially a crude exporting country, with its economy expected to take off along with the start-up of... Coronavirus: Costa Cruises ship anchors off Marseilles with suspected cases Passengers and crew members have to remain on board pending coronavirus testing of suspected cases by French health officials Mexico's rival to the Panama Canal takes shape The Isthmus Corridor is part of the larger Tehuantepec Isthmus programme, a development project carried out by the Mexican government... Coronavirus: Port of Houston to reopen terminals after virus tests The port said it conducted a joint investigation with the workers' union the International Longshoremen's Association, finding that a dockworker's... Americas ports group names Mario Cordero as chairman Cordero spearheaded the development of the Green Port Policy, which outlines a sustainable environmental ethic for all port operations and...

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MARCH 20, 2020
COVID-19 Freight Update: US ports, warehouses stay open 20 Mar 2020 Charleston volume to drop double digits in March, April Advance bookings suggest Asia-US container spot rate dip temporary Rates rising in 'topsy-turvy' US trucking market Montreal expects 13 percent cargo decline in 2020 on COVID-19 Coronavirus concerns weigh on carriers' earnings outlook

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MARCH 20, 2020
Shipping's bloody week ends with losses for every stock Argentinian union shuts down grain reception, wants clarity on order US regulator to talk with Opec as oil price war rages China Steel Express pulls two capesize bulkers from scrap market Famed broker Louis Cammarata dies at 83 Moody's downgrades shipping over fears of another Hanjin moment US union hits out at proposed cruise industry assistance Greece aids ferry companies, curbs island traffic Can't access your print copy? Get the most out of TradeWinds online GreenSteam: 'AI-based platform can help owners navigate virus volatility' Misje Shipping mulls delay of bulker order in Sri Lanka Frontline reveals cost of mine attack on Front Altair Hapag-Lloyd prepares measures in bid to weather coronavirus storm 'Medicine is working' for Odfjell as demand outlook stays positive Partnership with 2M helps Zim remain in the black Maersk halts profit forecasting as coronavirus clouds outlook China's ports: growing again after virus crisis, or wishful thinking? Laskaridis continues veteran PSV purchases for charitable conversions Unions slam Stena Line for calling off sick pay amid coronavirus crisis EU suspends Fincantieri-Chantiers de l'Atlantique takeover probe Brave crew scupper armed robbers in Singapore Strait Capital Ship secures release of VLCC arrested in Singapore

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MARCH 20, 2020
United Airlines CEO: 'Time is running out' for federal aid United Airlines' executives and union leaders late Friday warned furloughs will begin soon unless the federal government enacts an emergency aid package for the airline... APM Terminals Mobile: Dispel shutdown rumors Alabama facility operating normally during coronavirus pandemic. Industry asks for looser all-cargo flight rules during pandemic Advocates for rules exemptions characterize freighters as mission-critical for delivering medical supplies and feeding the public. Coronavirus pushes back more maritime industry events Hall of fame induction and trade conference postponed until September. California asks Trump to send Mercy to Port of LA The administration has not announced West Coast destination of Navy hospital ship being deployed to assist during coronavirus pandemic. Federal Maritime Commission alters operations to fight COVID-19 exposure "Regulated entities remain obligated to comply with all filing requirements and deadlines," the U.S Federal Maritime Commission said. Transportation, logistics workers deemed essential during coronavirus crisis Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency issues guidance on critical industries as millions of Americans ordered to stay home. Passenger airlines limit some specialty cargo Airlines have less resources to handle certain types of cargo and their warehouses hours are being reduced because of cutbacks associated with the coronavirus. CBP at El Paso seizes shipment of tampered cleaning supplies U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports of entry remain watchful of fraudulent imports that take advantage of Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. CBP bags more fake COVID-19 test kit shipments U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Chicago O'Hare airport international mail facility find more counterfeit coronavirus test kits in parcel shipments from the... Opposition increases to blank-check bailout of airline industry An airline bailout raises questions of corporate welfare and could anger voters if they are left without jobs or suffer wage losses because of the... American Airlines launches freighter service using passenger planes American Airlines transforms some planes for all-cargo service, filling up the lower deck for charter customers desperate to move goods because they can't find available... How oil price war threatens US propane exports America had been on track to become the world's largest propane exporter until Saudi Arabia opened its crude spigot.

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MARCH 20, 2020
Fuel management provider Integr8 warns of falling viscosity in VLSFO bunker fuel The decrease in viscosity is linked to a rising share of distillates in blending the new 0.5% S fuels. FEATURE: Shipowners eye long term marine fuel contracts on price plunge, some cautious "I am hearing a few fixed price contracts for high sulfur bunker fuel into April...flat price is pretty weak," a trader said. INTERVIEW: Bunker industry may shrink by 10% or more on COVID-19, low oil prices, expert says With WTI crude oil heading to $20/b, all bets are off, Tolson said. Japan cargo ship volumes fall 9% on year in Jan at 16.357 mil mt Domestic steel shipments fell 18% on year as high steel inventory slowed down the flow of cargoes, the federation said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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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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