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September 14, 2022

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AMTOI seminar in Kolkata deliberates on key issues CMA CGM Group completes 44 years of passion! IT enablement, e-commerce, R&D, export hubs likely to be cornerstone of new FTP DP World joins Digital Supply Chain Institute India explores cargo routes to NE using Bangla ports as transhipment hubs Shashi Tharoor releases book on power of mind engineering by former Cochin Port Deputy Chairman Surge in overall export of agricultural & processed food products this fiscal Gujarat seen having potential to become key hub of green ship recycling & vehicle scrapping Air cargo markets at near pre-pandemic levels American Airlines Cargo now offers expanded Americas & Caribbean origins on WebCargo Air India leases 30 new aircraft India's LNG imports down CMA CGM overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe Automobile transportation by rail getting policy impetus

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Port luck for Buenaventura Transmec widens bridge to North Africa Regular service between Italy and Belarus/Russia Growing in the health care sector LNG to China via MOL Rotate joins Cargotech network K+N picks Siew Loong Wong for Asia Pacific An automotive alliance in the Middle East From TSC to Scoular Global Shipping Medgulf sails on 29 September Hydrogen to replace diesel Lina Haddad joins France PCS Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces "Curiosity of the Day" First all-electric terminal tractor delivered Caspian Sea is top Chep: Luca Sgura to lead Swiss business Menzies Aviation now at Philadelphia airport Strong financial year for Australian Post

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Typhoon Muifa to shut China ports for second time in 10 days Unite confirms new eight-day strike at Felixstowe will overlap Liverpool action Against the odds: DSV, M'rsk, DP-DHL & Kuehne - speeding ain't bad Japanese exporters to pay more for long-haul sea freight as exports fade Xeneta raises $80m to fund new hires and possible acquisitions European trucking hit by low demand and costly fuel Liège Airport incident raises debate over safety over ageing freighters On the wires: CH Robinson insider action - food for thought Supply chains show slow progress toward e-document transition On the wires: US trade & container hangover - but lucky 13 for CPI? Transmec Group set to acquire TNA Cargo on Med near-shoring growth

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings joins the Methanol Institute Thus far there are no methanol-fueled cruise ships. However, that doesn't mean that there won't be and the Methanol Institute has just welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYCE: NCLH) as its newest

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Xeneta raises US$80 million to fuel expansion into new markets Ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform, Xeneta announced a US$80 million investment at a US$265 million valuation led by funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax, a global private equity advisory firm, with participation from NY-based Lugard Road Capital. With this move, Xeneta aims to accelerate investments in platform development and continue s Box volumes boost at Omani ports in 2022 first half The Omani ports have reported growth in container volumes, as well as in general, liquid and dry bulk cargo, for the first six months of the year. In particular, the country's ports moved 2.58 million TEU in the first two quarters, which represents a 2% increase compared with the same period last year. This growth is mainly driven by the 2% increase in Salalah port's box volume. In the same perio MSC could face default penalty in MCS' FMC complaint MSC is facing a default judgement from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the complaint brought by US furniture maker MCS Industries, after the Swiss-Italian liner giant failed to submit documents that the FMC had ordered to be turned over as part of the proceedings. In July 2021, US furniture maker MCS filed complaints with the FMC, alleging that MSC and COSCO Shipping Lines reneged on Felixstowe port workers announce new strike action Workers at the port of Felixstowe will go on another strike after the failure in negotiations between the British trade union Unite and CK Hutchison-owned Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, the port owner. Unite said that last week the management at the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company ended pay talks after refusing to improve its pay offer and instead announced that it was imposing a pay de ZIM consolidates India network via East Africa weekly connection ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has introduced a new express string between West India and East Africa. The independently-operated service, branded as IAX (India Africa Express), has the following port rotation: Nhava Sheva (PSA Mumbai), Mundra, Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. The Israeli carrier has deployed three vessels with a capacity of around 1,500 TEU each for a weekly frequency on the route. HHLA completes AGV charging infrastructure project at Container Terminal Altenwerder In August, the final charging station for the electrified Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) was approved at the world's first climate-neutral handling facility, HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Germany, and put into regular operation. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) said that 18 electric charging stations are now available for charging the automatically driven AGVs that transport Drewry rejects 20ft containers extinction scenarios Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the foreseeable future. Although the standard 20ft dry freight container has seen its share of the global equipment pool decline over the past decade, the maritime research consultancy believe CMA CGM applies new overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe CMA CGM will implement a new overweight surcharge from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR to North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic. Effective from 15 September, customers of

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Eagle Bulk snaps up Japanese-built ultramax for $27.5m US-based owner Eagle Bulk Shipping has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a 2015-built scrubber-fitted ultramax bulk carrier for $27.5m. The vessel, built at Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan, will be renamed Tokyo Eagle and deliver to the company during the fourth quarter of 2022. After delivery, the Nasdaq-listed company's fleet will consist of 53 ... C-Bed secures new vessel contract in German North Sea Offshore accommodation specialist C-Bed has won a new contract for the 1999-built walk-to-work service operation vessel on the Vattenfall-operated DanTysk and Sandbank offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The contract comes less than four months after the company announced an operations and maintenance service project at DanTysk and Sandbank for the remainder of ... Tanjung Offshore scores new Petronas contract Malaysian offshore service provider Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has been awarded a contract by Petronas for the provision of subsea inspection services. The contract, effective until August 2024, will see the company provide platform-based inspection services utilising mini remotely operated vehicles (mini-ROV) for over 30 offshore structures such as jackets and pipelines in ... Date set for new strike at Felixstowe UK's top container port Felixstowe is facing its second eight-day strike this year as the pay dispute with workers continues. Fresh strikes have been announced from September 27 to October 5, after 82% of surveyed members of the Unite union, which represents 1,900 blue-collar workers at the port, rejected a 7% pay offer. The union ... Golden Energy Offshore PSV awarded more work with Repsol Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has secured a contract extension from Repsol Norge for the 2005-built platform supply vessel . The contract is in direct continuation of the current charter, which started in 2021 for a firm period of one year. The extension will see the vessel remain on charter with Repsol for an ... Xeneta raises $80m to support growth plans Oslo-based ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform Xeneta has raised $80m in funding at a $265m valuation. The funding round was led by funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax, with NY-based Lugard Road Capital, an affiliate of a previous backer, Luxor, also taking part. Claimed to ... BlackRock emerges as major shareholder in Fredriksen's Golden Ocean BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world, has become a major shareholder in John Fredriksen-backed Golden Ocean Group. The Nasdaq- and Oslo-listed bulker owner revealed in a filing on Tuesday that BlackRock holds a 5.07% stake in the company. The Golden Ocean holding makes BlackRock the second-largest investor, with some 10.2m shares, ... Berlin jittery about COSCO's planned investment in Hamburg Germany is having a national conversation about its economic ties with China, something that has come more into focus over a planned investment by state-run COSCO into one of the country's port crown jewels. The federal government continues to wrestle with the question of whether China's largest maritime conglomerate can invest in the port of ... Tankers set to profit further from G7 and EU action against Russia Last week saw the G7 group of countries - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States - announce their intention to impose a globally recognised price cap on Russian oil exports as they strive to reduce Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine, another measure that tanker analysts are ... TGS lines up seismic survey off Australia Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS said it would conduct the Capreolus Phase 2 3D seismic survey in the Carnarvon Basin on the Australian Northwest Shelf, adjacent to the Capreolus Phase 1 survey acquired in 2015 by Polarcus and purchased by TGS in 2018. The new survey will comprise 4,500 sq km of multiclient seismic data ... New liner entrants face pressure from high charter bills As liner fortunes turn, some carriers are left saddled with very expensive chartered in ships, which could become a drag on profits. Alphaliner data looking at the top 30 carriers shows Unifeeder and Sea Lead Shipping rely on chartered in tonnage for 100% of their needs, while Emirates Shipping Line has a fleet made up ... Jacktel seals contract extension with TotalEnergies Jacktel, a subsidiary of Norway's Macro Offshore, has landed a contract extension with TotalEnergies for the accommodation jackup rig in Denmark. Haven has been on a contract with TotalEnergies for use on the Tyra field development offshore Denmark since last November. The new deal will keep the 2011-built rig employed until June 30, 2024, and ... 20ft containers are not nearing extinction: Drewry Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft shipping containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and contrary to popular opinion UK consultancy Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the foreseeable future. Although the standard 20ft dry freight container has seen its share of ... Carriers brace for more official complaints from emboldened BCOs as MSC fights protracted case Shippers are likely to feel emboldened to doggedly pursue ocean carriers in the courts as the liner party fizzles out and out of pocket clients seek retribution. In a sign of this new found persistence, Pennsylvania-based home decor MCS Industries shows no sign of letting up in its battle with the world's largest containerline. Erin ... Port Houston and Shell to jointly explore decarbonisation opportunities Port Houston has announced an agreement with Shell to work together to meet the port's strategic goals in the areas of sustainability, resilience and carbon reduction. Port Houston and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a shared intention to explore energy, mobility and decarbonisation projects that could be implemented at the port's terminals. ... Diana Shipping wraps up $66m leaseback sale of capesize duo Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has raised gross proceeds of $66.4m after completing a sale and leaseback deal for two of its 2015-built capesize vessels with unaffiliated Japanese third parties. As part of the deals for New Orleans and Santa Barbara, which secured $33.2m each, the New York-listed

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Energy price cap spells confusion for shipping Lack of detail and clarity on how the price cap would be applied and enforced underscored in US briefings Cargo owners to drive pace of shipping's decarbonisation Decarbonisation is expected to shift the balance of influence from shipowners to cargo owners, who will decide which ship will... Diana completes double capesize sale and charter-back Deals are among the first that have been transacted between Greek owners and Japanese lessors Operation starts to change crew on Greek tanker held in Iran Iran is said to have been pushing Greece for concessions beyond the return of an Iranian oil cargo that was... Cleaves sees upside for dry bulk stocks The Norwegian investment bank has a buy rating on the segment with top picks Genco Shipping & Trading, 2020 Bulkers... Shipowners and oil cartel upbeat on market fundamentals Shipowners group BIMCO says changing EU trading patterns to underpin tonne-miles for tankers Container demand growth forecast at low end of expectations Container demand slowdown will coincide with new tonnage entering the market and capacity being released back into the market as... Dry bulk rates to improve as supply capacity lags demand BIMCO expects an uptick in rates with Europe's coal demand boosting average hauls, while minor bulks continue to lead the... UK Club announces death of Herry Lawford 'Herry was a man of great charm and flair, always good humoured, courteous and debonair, and will be greatly missed... Bulk carrier values continue to decline Values for 10-year-old capesize units have dropped by more than 11% in the past month, as weak freight rates dampen... Second strike date set for Felixstowe Talks have broken down between Felixstowe's port operator and the union Unite. New industrial action will coincide with strike at... U-Ming bulker carrying sanctioned cargo remains stuck in Latvia U-Ming said the charterers have paid freight in full, demurrage and the majority of detention which continues to accrue LNG licence agreement seen as a breakthrough for Yangzijiang Chinese builder's prospects lifted by approval for LNG cargo containment systems and reported MSC boxship orders Daily Briefing Sky-high boxship profits set to renew debate on tonnage tax \| Tanker owners need not fear Russian oil price cap... Greek standoff with Iran over tanker continues despite stirrings on crew changes Iran is said to have been pushing Greece for concessions beyond the return of an Iranian oil cargo that was... Sky-high boxship profits set to renew debate on tonnage tax Many governments are on the lookout for ways to fund emergency measures to shield their populations from the impact of... Greek coastguard allegedly fires on Türkiye-flagged ro-ro ship in Aegean It is the second time the vessel Anatolian has been embroiled in international conflict

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Pressure building in Washington to avert rail strike All eyes turned to Washington amid the realization that a rail strike disrupting the already fragile US supply chain six weeks before crucial midterm elections would not be helpful to the White House and Congressional Democrats. Visibility providers aim to create air-ocean link Linking ocean and air freight visibility has been an elusive challenge for shippers and logistics providers, which has led Vizion and BlueBox to combine their respective data products in a commercial partnership. Shanghai, Ningbo ports closed for second time this month ahead of new storm Typhoon Muifa is expected to make landfall in the Shanghai-Ningbo area Wednesday, just over a week after another storm forced the ports to close, delaying services for ocean carriers. Uncertainty pushing trans-Pacific contract talks back to more traditional cycle Carriers and their customers say they will not rush into contract negotiations this fall as they did last year, but rather wait for the volatility in the trans-Pacific to dissipate and the direction of the US economy to become clearer. Wage talks collapse as Felixstowe heads for new eight-day strike Runaway inflation has driven up union pay demands that employers are unwilling to meet, escalating industrial disputes in several sectors across the UK. Australian commission calls for end to carriers' antitrust immunity An eight-month probe into Australia's maritime industry was launched after complaints by shippers into soaring freight rates and ancillary fees. MyCarrier rides growing LTL needs to new funding round MyCarrier has created automation partnerships with 15 less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and will handle more than $1 billion in shipper freight spend, factors that induced venture firms to invest $22 million in the company. Chaotic ocean freight market leads to fresh equity investment in Xeneta Demand for rate benchmarking tools grew during the pandemic's wild pricing swings in ocean shipping, which has helped fuel a new $80 million investment in Oslo-based software provider Xeneta. US manufacturers producing higher truck volumes The average manufacturing shipping volume rose 1 percent in August year over year, while other industries saw their truck shipments drop 4.6 percent, according to FourKites.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Russia faces 'major oil cut after EU import ban' India and China are predicted to take more Russian barrels after the EU ban kicks in - but few other major buyers have stepped forward New US shipping laws could be a cash suck for non-vessel operating carriers Non-vessel operating common carriers are required to collect data on container availability, but are finding it hard to come by Clarksons Securities expecting more out of International Seaways Analysts have their eyes on bigger dividends and share buybacks from an owner with its financial house in order Banker jailed over brazen €100m Allseas Group fraud bid Othman Louanjli was sentenced to six years behind bars for laundering proceeds of decade-old scam Eagle Bulk confirms buying ultramax bulker in slumping secondhand market Average market value for comparable bulker has slipped 11% since early summer, according to Clarksons Research Kalypso moves into shipowning with first container ship purchase Container shipping newcomer adds own tonnage and strengthens management Concordia Maritime to part ways with product tanker trio Swedish player has put its oldest vessels up for sale, and may have even divested them U-Ming: charterer is paying in full for bulker stuck in Latvia over sanctions Taiwanese owner says it can only wait while talks continue between charterer and government Container newbies struggling to meet charter payments as rates tumble Shipper Allseas returns vessel to SFL Corp as freight markets fall Realism, not hit and hope greenwash, now needed on climate action As carbon emissions from shipping continue to rise, fresh action is needed to reverse the trend Helge cargo to be lightered as damage assessment due in Denmark Two ships will help discharge damaged Erik Thun vessel after salvage operation Container markets: Don't panic! It's a correction, not freefall TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Germany debated the implications of the tumbling market Trafigura fixes Tufton MR tanker duo bought from Marinakis UK owner reported to have found term employment for latest acquisitions Three owners poised to sign eight fresh LNG orders against Qatari contracts Final tranche of arrangements at DSME expected to complete South Korean orders phase 1 of QatarEnergy's huge newbuilding programme Carisbrooke roars back to profit as rates remain at high levels Anglo-Dutch cargo ship and MPP player enjoyed a strong 2021 - and could do even better this year Bahri VLCC sale backs up spike in tanker prices Saudi Arabian owner linked to another disposal in hot sale and purchase markets Turkish tension: Greece fires warning shots past ropax The Anatolian refused to stop for the coast guard Former LNG carrier master aims to bring 'new pair of eyes' to the bridge Three-year project to make navigation safer wins backing from European Commission Winter warmer: VLGC rates up 10% as US exports flood into Europe Transatlantic imports are filling the gap left by lower North Sea production Norden relaunches new-look, user-friendly product tanker pool as rates look up Product tanker pool previously known as Norient has been refreshed and is out to find new members BlackRock moves in behind John Fredriksen with $93m Golden Ocean stake Filing reveals US investment giant passed the 5% threshold in bulker company U-Ming bulk carrier stuck in Latvia for six months over sanctioned $17m cargo Taiwanese-owned Asian Majesty has fallen foul of sanctions against Russian businessman Dmitry Mazepin Clarksons identifies 'tiered' market as ships steam 20% slower since financial crash Analyst Sarah Holden says speeding up in market peaks has been much more limited of late Eagle-eyed marine insurance broker Tysers turns to ornithology to assess P&I flock Broker finds similarities between avian world and the trials and tribulations of mutual marine insurers G7 Russian oil price cap to support tanker tonne miles, says BRS Broker believes that tonne-mile demand will remain supported for as long as the Ukrainian conflict persists G7 Russian oil price cap to support tanker ton miles, says BRS Broker believes that ton mile demand will remain supported for as long as the Ukrainian conflict persists Singapore consumer watchdog calls for review of cruise ship over booking CASE president calls for the city state to follow policies in the US and Europe over passenger compensation Bahri VLCC sale talk backs up spike in tanker prices Saudi Arabian owner linked to another disposal in hot sale and purchase markets AG&P poised to fire up first Philippines FSU-based LNG import terminal The project will use an Adnoc Logistics & Services-chartered LNG carrier that has been converted into a floating storage unit

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
FMC seeks to limit ocean carriers' leverage on container space Federal regulators are proposing a "burden-shifting regime" aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships. LNG shipping rates top $100,000/day, oil tanker rates still rising Tanker stocks are proving to be a shelter from the Wall Street storm as demand grows for ships that transport oil and natural gas. Xeneta raises $80M to help shippers 'rethink' freight procurement "This new funding will help us accelerate development of our platform and add even more data sets to enrich our expert industry analyses to further... Port of Savannah clearing record volumes despite vessel backlog The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to move a record-setting 6 million twenty-foot equivalent units this fiscal year.

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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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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