BRIEFS

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19 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

March 30, 2020

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Asia-Europe off 4.1pc to US$764/TEU, USWC falls 2.2pc to $1,515/FEU OOCL adds direct port call to Wellington on its (CNS) service CEVA Logistics declares 'Force Majeure' freeing it from obligations US cargo expected to take big hit with widespread layoffs Goldman Sachs: American GDP will shrink 24pc in second quarter Virus puts fragile system supplying food to the world under strain Georgia's Port of Savannah increased box volume 17pc in February Swire Shipping adds new 2,400-TEU ship to serve Asia Pacific region Kalmar to supply four reachstackers to Matrans in Port of Rotterdam Three US carriers seek anti-trust exemption in Caribbean trade Hamburg's HHLA names woman to run Estonian marine terminal Jotun semi-autonomous hull cleaning robot avoid ship downtime Beijing to provide assistance to revive air cargo capacity: Premier Li Air freight prices skyrocket as coronavirus outbreak kills capacity Qatar Airways carries 320,000 kilos of cargo daily on account of virus

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MARCH 29, 2020
Bahri continuing operations without disruption CMA CGM completes first transaction relating to sale of eight port terminals to Terminal Link EU Commission officially extends consortia block exemption regulation for another four years ZIM promotes wider use of electronic bill of lading during Coronavirus crisis DGFT imposes ban on export of hydroxychloroquine Facilitation of Clearance of Import Cargo due to delay arising due to outbreak of Coronavirus Request For Regularization of Prior & Advance Bills Of Entry through E- Mail Procedure - A Facilitation Measure During outbreak of COVID-19 APM Terminals Pipavav ensuring safe operations during Covid-19 Deendayal Port Trust extends validity KICT declares Force Majeure Ports, CFSs & other stakeholders striving to be functional despite the constraints & challenges G20 leaders urged to protect global supply chains from impact of Covid-19 Haulage charges on movement of empty containers & empty flat wagons waived India & Germany ink MoU for technological cooperation in rail sector Mahindra Logistics appoints V. S. Parthasarathy as Non-Executive Director & Chairman of the Board FIEO makes key suggestions given current situation Industry welcomes RBI measures Outlook for global growth in 2020 negative, but recovery expected in 2021, says IMF India produces marginally more crude steel in Feb. 2020

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From the Expo to a hub USA-Canada border controls as example Hapag-Lloyd appoints new executive in Asia ONE extends network to and in North Africa Theemsweg Route to be operational by end of 2021 ESR strengthens activities in Australia Innovating in "an extremely difficult time" Management changes at Dachser DB: upswing in logistics, rail volume falls Swiss Post opens new parcel hub Cranes for Berbera in Somaliland Turkish Cargo adds capacity on PAX aircraft "Curiosity of the Day" Leschaco Nederland gains AEO status On the way to first heavy-duty fuel cell trucks Little surprise: remote maritime surveys booming Record year for Logista London expectations and innovations

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MARCH 27, 2020
Change of dynamic: air freight demand now 'the reverse of three weeks ago' Menzies cuts 17,500 roles as handlers join to warn of 'imminent collapse' Belly charters multiply and look set to be the new normal for 'irregular' cargo Container freight spot rates decline, but liftings are 'still good' - for now Europe seems to be ignoring EC 'green lanes for road freight' policy, says IRU Indian supply chains descend into 'chaos' as the lockdown goes nationwide Bulgaria proposes scheme to take EU truck cargo into Turkey Supply chain radar: Freight forwarding shakeout - US loses, Europe mixed, Asia takes it all Covid-19: Are you ready for a changed world? On the wires: As it preps its next move, let's feel good about CMA CGM

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MARCH 27, 2020
Foss tugs bring USNS Mercy into Port of Los Angeles As Donjon Marine began dredging operations to prepare a berth at New York City's Manhattan Cruise Terminal for the U.S. Navy's hospital ship USNS Comfort, on the other side of the country, Ship manager offers solution to crew change crisis Captain Rajesh Unni, founder and CEO of Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group, is proposing a solution to the seafarer welfare problem caused by coronavirus related restrictions on crew changes. He believes the Donjon starts dredging NYC cruise berth to take USNS Comfort Donjon Marine Co., Inc., Hillside, N.J., is expediting dredging operations at Manhattan Cruise Terminal to make way for the U.S. Navy's hospital ship USNS Comfort. The USNS Comfort has received orders from USCG issues MSIB on vessel inspections during coronavirus emergency The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 09-20) explaining the measures it is adopting during the COVID-19 outbreak with regard to vessel inspections, exams and documentation. The Schottel wins propulsion contract for Navy vessels building at Modutech Spay, Germany, based Schottel has secured another order to provide propulsion systems for U.S. Navy vessels. This latest order will see the company supply systems for five Workboat Docking vessels and two NTSB issues report on towboat sinking The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Brief on the March 7, 2019, sinking of the 1997-built Marquette Transportation towboat St. Rita. The incident occurred at about 1430 local

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MARCH 27, 2020
Lloyd's List Coronavirus Webinar - Listen on demand here Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence experts joined a special webinar examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the... Coronavirus: Cruise operators excluded from US bailout The cruiseship industry was an early casualty of the virus Coronavirus: Call to prioritise protection of UK port workers Maritime industries reportedly struggling to access government emergency funds The week in charts: China port calls slow as tanker freight futures spike Signs of the slowdown in container volumes are already starting to emerge in China, despite the recent recovery in production... Dry bulk rates soften as Anglo moves to curb output Anglo American cuts its 2020 production guidance by up to 5m tonnes for iron ore and coal from South Africa The Lloyd's List Podcast: What shape will shipping's coronavirus recovery take? However horrific the disruption looks right now at a consumer level, we have to believe that coronavirus is not going... Coronavirus: UK ferry crossing rules amended 'Safety and welfare are always our primary concern, but we are a reasonable regulator and we are living in unprecedented... Imabari finalises tie-up with JMU as Japan looks to merge yards Japanese shipbuilders are under increasing pressure amid dismal market conditions and intensifying competition from their foreign rivals in China and... Australian gas shortfall persists despite lifting of bans 'There is still a strong need for significant additional natural gas volumes being brought in through our proposed terminal,' said... Shipping hopes it is a case of 'V' for victory Even amid the cashflow crunch that will likely take some casualties, there are those preparing for the upside that will... Ferry operators face revenue crisis Governmental support is needed to maintain vital lifeline services, say Interferry and VDR Synergy's Unni proposes solution to crew rotation problem In the middle of a pandemic when anxiety is high, seafarers need to be treated with greater respect and support Daily Briefing Free to read: Dry bulk and containerships lead 'flood' of scrubber cancellations \| Tanker freight futures spike on floating storage... Thailand picking up cheap distressed LNG cargoes The coronavirus outbreak has opened a window of opportunity for Thailand to import cheap LNG cargoes sourced from the spot... APL imposes congestion surcharge for Kolkata Philippines port authorities have dismissed a proposal by Quezon harbour pilots to impose a hazard fee for guiding vessels into... CIMC foresees further decline in container demand The company's container manufacturing business saw its net profit fall 92.8% in 2019, while revenue dropped by 36.1% LA port director underlines role in easing national emergency Mr Seroka's remarks came as both the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Los Angeles County rose by... Glencore closes coal operations in Colombia and South Africa South African dry bulk terminals close in 21-day lockdown New York-New Jersey port keeping throughput on track 'I'm reluctant to really talk too much beyond April and May,' he says, adding that 'we'll start seeing that cargo... Coronavirus: Fitch reviews US port credits Fitch said it is implementing a 'portfolio-wide review of its 17 standalone port credits in North America, to be completed by the... Greece set to proceed with first FSRU Greek shipowner, GasLog takes a 20% stake in the project developer for the first floating regasification and storage unit in its... Australia's top LNG producer defers project FIDs Cutting out non-committed activities will help slash about 60% of investment expenditure previously guided for this year, says Woodside

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MARCH 27, 2020
Market uncertainty lifts US trucking instant quotes by double-digits Rally of US agricultural exports to China on shaky ground Pile up of non-essential cargo at US ports raises alarms Dynamic container pricing gives carriers repositioning edge Project forwarders grapple with COVID-19, oil price crash Border bottlenecks freed up after EC intervenes 27 Mar 2020 Europe faces $11 billion hit from US-China 'phase one' deal: study

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MARCH 27, 2020
Singapore port authority relaxes crew-change ban Tankers stocks rocket 41% in recovery week for market Dry bulk market sees down week amid coronavirus fears VLCC bulls take charge with daily rates spiking to $180,000 Hapag-Lloyd foresees 'significant effect' from Covid-19 Greece ferry industry set to lose half its income this year New York's Marine Money Week conference postponed BW Group moves to put DHT Holdings shares on the market Stena Bulk targets 83% CO2 cut with MR biofuel trial Performance Shipping changes Nasdaq ticker to reflect tanker focus Canadian financial firm chases ships in $53.8m case against fraudster Owners fix long-term bunker supply amid crude price war Business case for scrubbers unravels as fuel spread tightens Anthony Veder and Titan LNG claim world LNG bunkering first Trafigura ropes in Gunvor Group unit to secure release of arrested VLCC Swedish Club reports strong year as investment returns rise Trapped crew die in capsized trawler after cargoship clash Genco Shipping executive pay stays on even keel for 2019 Credit Suisse set to take back half of SAM Shipping fleet Vitol: Outlook uncertain as strong 2019 already seems 'a very long time ago' BW Group buys into Golar LNG to bag fourth shareholder spot 'Flu like symptoms' spreading among passengers and crew on Holland America cruiseship Kongsberg reveals 400 temporary layoffs due to pandemic StealthGas and Bergshav trade barbs over aframax Steamship Mutual helps coronavirus-hit owners Clarksons becomes latest to halt dividend to save cash amid virus uncertainty Market crisis inspires Ocean Longevity to probe newbuilding opportunities Chartworld sells 18-year-old supramax amid lack of S&P deals VLGC master reveals 'nightmare' faced by returning seafarers Forward curve 'sugars' storage market as VLCC daily rates rise $12,000 Investment banker says virus crisis will drive 'techquisition' Viking Line scraps 2019 dividend as pandemic batters its business Tufton Oceanic back on acquisition trail with bulker buy Turkey halts ship arrests and forced sales during pandemic Crew rescued after storm snaps tiny tanker in two Credit Suisse arrests ship that pirates could not catch

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MARCH 27, 2020
2020 air cargo volume may drop 20%, IATA says The February downturn in air cargo volumes presages even worse performance in the coming months, according to analysts. Volume decline spurs Baltimore terminal to close for two days Maryland port's Seagirt Marine Terminal will not move cargo Monday and Tuesday. Maersk crew hospitalized in China with suspected coronavirus If confirmed, these would be the first reported cases of COVID-19 on board a container ship. Crossroads for dry bulk shipping: recovery or disaster? Some believe Capesize rates will remain depressed. Others see light at the end of the tunnel. American to park 80% of domestic capacity by May New Hawaii travel restrictions force airlines to make additional flight cutbacks. FreightWaves Flashback: Moon craft arrives on ocean barge America's mission to put a man on the moon draws one step closer to reality. Port of Los Angeles receives Mercy Second Navy ship expected to arrive in New York on Monday to provide relief to hospitals overburdened with coronavirus patients. Passenger airlines morph into cargo carriers Demand to move goods during the pandemic crisis is high, but available air cargo space is low. Passenger airlines are finding a robust market.

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MARCH 27, 2020
Widening East-West naphtha spread heightens arbitrage interest European traders have planned another wave of chartering ships for naphtha arbitrage flows into Asia on expectations of further price volatility given the market uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, trade sources said. Singapore middle distillate stocks swell to 6-month high as gasoil imports double Singapore middle distillates stocks have ballooned to hit a six-month high after gasoil inflows more than doubled in the week ended March 19-25, Enterprise Singapore data released late Thursday showed. China raises buying LSFO for stockpiling amid low flat prices, contango China has increased low sulfur fuel oil purchases for April loading to stockpile, taking advantage of low flat prices and a contango market, market sources said this week. India lockdown: Weak demand to hurt bunker industry; LSFO prices fall 15% India's bunker prices have declined sharply by as much as 15% due to a slump in demand as the country grapples with the deadly coronavirus pandemic by imposing a nationwide lockdown including ports. Historic flood of crude to test storage limits as producers weigh shut-in scenarios As a massive glut of global crude supplies threatens to swamp storage capacity for the first time in history, market watchers are scrambling for data to predict when tank-top contraints will trigger production shut-ins. Oil tests multidecade lows as global supply glut looms Crude oil futures settled lower Friday, erasing gains seen earlier this week as markets eyed a budding global supply overhang in light of pandemic-weakened demand outlooks. Latin America scrambles to maintain operations amid coronavirus As reported cases of coronavirus start to climb throughout Latin America, countries there have taken varied approaches to the pandemic, with some shutting down everything but essential business and others making little changes. Ecuador and Peru cancel heavy sour crude tenders on low demand Poor buying interest led two Latin American crude producers Petroecuador and Petroperu to cancel two separate tenders of heavy sour crude in less than two weeks, due to demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic and more competitive prices from Middle Eastern grades. Total and Zhejiang Energy Group's JV to begin supplying marine fuels from April "The joint venture agreement has just begun to materialize. Business will commence in April," the ZEG source said. INTERVIEW: UAE's GP Global targets bunker sales growth, expansion "We are doing fairly well in spreading our presence...our volumes look bigger than last year," Goel said. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 3.8% on week: Insights Global Stocks were 30% lower year on year, according to Insights Global data.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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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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