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BRIEFS

October 20, 2015

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Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Hong Kong operations hit 200 million TEU Spot rates to US rise 6.5pc despite weaker Asia-Europe box rates China to build US$800 million Sao Tome and Principe port APM Terminals acquires cranes for Vado, Italy terminal that opens in January 2018 Family of drowned El Faro crewman sues for US$100 million UPS rates rising - air by 5.2pc while ground and freight increase 4.9pc Overcapacity to continue in box shipping industry for 3 years: Drewry CMA CGM adds 5 Morocco services, targeting exports of citrus fruits, vegetables ACI's vessel efficiency and fuel summit November 18-19 in Singapore BIMCO turns industry spotlight on shipboard cyber-attacks and security needs Belt and Road, e-commerce, Big Data focus of Nov 17-18 HK conference Delta overall quarterly profit up 24.8pc, but cargo revenue down 19.7pc Smoking lithium battery in hand-held device forces 737 landing in Buffalo Taiwan's EVA to buy 26 Boeing Dreamliners and 777s for US$8 billion

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Aeromar Logistics & Esselworld sign MoU with AP govt APL launches new US-flagged Guam Saipan Express Century-old automotive business model overturned with tech sector convergence, says DHL report CMA CGM Group upgrades services to Morocco Consolidation between container shipping lines seen as necessary Hanjin Shipping divests terminal Hapag-Lloyd secures long-term financing for five 10,500-TEU newbuildings IWAI eyeing domestic coal traffic Ryder Shipping Lines gets a new address SCFI spot rates continue to fall Coffee exports remain low compared to previous year APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia introduces 'Mobile Reefer Warehousing' services in Mumbai Gopalpur port likely to restart operations next month Kattupalli Port receives maiden vessel call of Wan Hai Lines Ministry of Shipping to develop 78 lighthouses as tourism centres Govt to give financial help to revive incomplete NH projects Expert panel suggests import of coal with higher ash content Govt not to ban Basmati export Import duty on ghee, butter & butter oil hiked

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Highway upgrade going ahead in Tasmania Multimodal operator outperforms Russian market Last ever US Airways flight; new runway in Chicago New Terex CEO Distributing tyres in Italy Fiata Logistics Academy becomes more available Volga-Dnepr acquires two AN-124s Magsped management changes Tradition over board in Hamburg? Longest US train delivers sand Hong Kong figures send out encouraging signals Jason Holt turns to the cargo side of aviation MSC withdraws Great Sea option New terminal to get more freight onto rail in Sydney New partnership in Brazil Grimaldi increases stake in Finnlines

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
BW Pacific plans to go public in Oslo BW Pacific, the product tanker unit in the Singapore-based BW Maritime group, plans to go public on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the company has announced. The initial public offering (IPO) is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2015, subject to stock exchange approval and favourable Finland's Hercules-2 marine engine project gets €16.8M from EU A major marine engine project has secured nearly EUR17 million (USD19 million) from the EU's Horizon 2020 programme to create an adaptable fuel-flexible large ship engine able to operate optimally according to the vessel's environment and conditions. Hercules-2 is a three-year project and involves Rumoured sale of Ridgebury fleet could become tanker benchmark Shipping analysts at Arctic Securities in Oslo said that if rumours of US-based Ridgebury Tankers selling its 15-strong fleet are realised, it could become a new benchmark of valuation of tankers. The Ridgebury fleet comprises seven Suezmaxes, six medium-range product tankers, and two Aframaxes. Sevan Marine says irregular payments likely in Petrobras contracts Sevan Marine, the listed Norwegian technology company that developed cylinder-shaped drilling rigs, says that irregular payments have likely taken place in contract negotiations with Petrobras and the Norwegian police has been alerted in the matter. The company commissioned a Norwegian law firm to MPA launches new facility, commences training programme The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 19 October launched a new training facility in its academy. The new training facility is in PSA Building along with many other MPA's divisions, making the facility more accessible to MPA officers. "The new dedicated training facility at MPA Technic Oil ventures into Indonesian oil and gas industry Singapore-listed offshore service provider Technic Oil & Gas (Technic Oil) has entered an agreement with Indonesia-based energy service company PT Elnusa Fabrikasi Konstruksi (Elnusa) to seek opportunities in Indonesian oil and gas industry. The agreement was signed by Technic Oil's wholly owned

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Airlines will continue to need ACMI options as they eye new markets Call for help to make forwarders IT-aware as IATA makes waves with a new product 2M Alliance axes Asia-Black Sea service due to low demand and ever-lower rates

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Darley named LR's Americas Regional Marine Manager Alfa Laval EGR economizer is a fuel saver NASSCO christens first Kinder Morgan ECO tanker Davie partners with marine accommodations specialist Judge suspends operator's merchant mariner credential BW Marine's product tanker company plans Oslo IPO

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Joshua Berger selected to lead Washington maritime industry sector Administative law judge suspends mariner's credentials Trucking association economist predicts rise in freight volumes Vancouver Port Commission President earns PNWA Distinguished Service Award General Dynamics NASSCO delivers LNG box ship to TOTE

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
The curse of the economies of scale Ever-increasing ship sizes may be coming up against the laws of economics GasLog completes $1.3bn debt financing for eight newbuildings Seven out of eight vessels chartered to BG Group for seven to 10 years with one vessel remaining open Diana Shipping agrees capesize, panamax time charter contracts Third time-charter deal in a week with rates steady Data hub: Freight rates Overcapacity continues to plague the spot market Vale posts record quarterly iron ore production Miner reports best quarterly production of iron ore despite shutdown of some less efficient operations CSSC to inject $99m capital in engine research unit The funds are expected to enhance the shipbuilder's competitiveness Cruiseship industry sizzles in China but analysts warn of risk Chinese players consider orders at domestic yards to initiate competition with foreign cruise shipowners Handysize rates drift lower Another week passes, with no improvements in handysize freight rates. Asia-west coast South America trade offers cascading opportunities, say analysts SeaIntel highlights potential for Asia-Europe carriers to redeploy their 9,000-plus teu vessels on Asia-South America west coast routes Data Hub: Trade Routes Transpacific trades benefit from increased demand Between the Lines Product differentiation on Asia-US east coast Australia's Coastal Trading Act 'a failure' Amending Bill could open coastal routes to foreign companies More capacity cut as Asia demand falls Mediterranean Shipping Co cancels Black Sea service Swire Pacific's marine services unit to incur loss in 2015 Offshore division expects to book impairment charges due to cancelled contracts Flinterstar stern tanks perforated Oil leak under control after cargo shift BW Pacific plans IPO and listing on Oslo Stock Exchange Flotation will help fund company's newbuilding programme Malaysian maritime forces foil tanker robbery in Singapore Strait No injuries were reported among the tanker's crew General Dynamics Nassco delivers LNG-powered boxship to Tote Vessel was delivered two months ahead of schedule Santos ships first cargo of LNG from $18.5bn Gladstone project South Korea-bound cargo being transported by 90,000 dwt MISC vessel Greece to put off ports privatisation by one month Authorities push back bid submission dates for both Piraeus and Thessaloniki Two tankers collide off western Japan Coast guard working to clear up 13 km oil slick Epic Gas sees improvement in pressurised LPG markets for 2016 Specialist in small-sized LPG carriers reckons overcapacity should ease

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Disabled workers thrive in distribution centers The warehouse and distribution industry is hiring high-functioning adults with behavioral disabilities to address a looming labor shortage, and employers have discovered that for functions such as pick-and-pack, inventory storage, shipping, receiving, tagging and labeling, the new workers are performing at or above the level of the existing workforce. Driver shortages... APM Terminals targets reefer growth in Costa Rica An artist's rendering of the Moin Container Terminal.APM Terminals is banking on a doubling of Costa Rica's refrigerated container exports over the next 15 years and improvements in reefer technology to fuel its ambitious investment in the deep-sea Moin container terminal. Phase 1 of the new terminal is slated to open... Long Beach CEO: Cargo surges are ports' biggest issue PALM SPRINGS - Labor issues contributed to West Coast port congestion this past year, but it is the cargo surges from big ships and the "extraordinary randomness" of container discharges and truck visits to marine terminals that will be the longer-lasting problems for ports, according to Long Beach CEO Jon... 2M cuts Asia-Black Sea capacity LONDON - Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Maersk Line today announced the withdrawal of direct services between Asia and the Black Sea as the 2M Alliance partners react to slumping traffic and plummeting freight rates. MSC said it is withdrawing its "Great Sea" service in response to "unexpectedly" low demand on the head-haul...

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Team Tankers ups loan Loan facility increased by $50m as ABN Amro joins loan syndicate. ISH halts preferred dividend amid talks US shipowner in discussion with lenders over compliance with loan requirements. Spill probe narrows Australia close to identifying ship that caused 30km oil slick off Queensland in July. Sunken barge slows Houston Ship Channel Deep-draught ships stopped at fuel dock. Yard worker killed Sri Lankan inquest hears iron post fell on 46-year-old while he was working on Russian vessel. Oil majors up interest in VLCC period deals Exxon Mobil and BP follow Shell in for period tanker contracts for AET and Greek vessels. Containerships eyes another bond sale Finnish boxship owner considers second debt issue to fund further expansion. Ferguson seals $150m ro-pax order Rejuvenated Scottish yard to build two large ferries for state-backed CalMac. Maersk merges two services to the Med Nine vessels set loose after AE3 and AE15 services are brought together. Avic halts Catic deal Chinese yard group scraps takeover of Shanghai logistics firm after getting tangled in red tape. GasLog rakes in $1.3bn loan to fund newbuilds New York-listed owner says its orderbook is fully funded by giant debt facility. Global Liman takes more Turkish ports operator snaps up company that owns stake in Valletta cruise terminal. Almi Spirit cleared Greek-owned aframax continues its voyage as normal after pirate attack off Malaysia. China VLCC selling duo CMES and Sinotrans joint venture agrees deal to offload 2008 and 2009-built tankers for $133m. Seadrill distances itself from Sevan probe Oslo-listed driller stresses investigation into possible Petrobras bribes focuses on time before its investment. Drugs worth $227m found on ship Italian authorities say 20 tons of hashish were hidden on Cook Islands-flagged general cargoship. HMM misses deadline Reports claim Korean owner has not yet completed $580m sale of Hyundai Securities stake to Orix. Pacific Basin brings end to buying drought Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping is said to have opened its cheque book for the first time since May 2014. BW Pacific sets course for Oslo stock listing Products tanker owner with $1.6bn fleet plans to be first shipping listing in Norway this year. Trogir stands alone Danko Koncar-owned yard hails end of state support two years after privatisation. ZPMC fights Petrofac contract axe Chinese yard to contest oil and gas firm's decision to tear up deal for multipurpose offshore ship. ZMPC fights cancellation Chinese yard to contest Petrofac's decision to tear up deal for multipurpose offshore ship. Olympic laying up trio Norwegian owner making 60 staff redundant as it stacks two AHTSs and one PSV. Shake-up at Great Lakes America's largest dredging company initiates review of potential strategic alternatives. Swire Pacific in profit warning Oversupply of offshore tonnage set to impact full-year results at Hong Kong conglomerate. GLNG ships first cargo MISC gas carrier lifts first LNG shipment from giant Santos project off eastern Australia. Euroseas scraps boxship Aristides Pittas-led bulker and containership owner offloads vintage vessel.

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
South Florida ports make regional pitch for Asia cargo Transshipment business remains elusive Inside and out Exporter opportunities-what's the trend? Vicarious liability

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OCTOBER 19, 2015
Study: Using Arctic sea route 'worse' for climate than sailing via Suez Canal Fuel and associated CO2 savings more than offset by warming potential of other emissions, even if using LNG. German shipping firm retrofits box ship for LNG capability Government-backed project could mark the start of a series of vessel conversions. Study: Using Arctic sea route 'worse' for climate than Suez Canal Fuel and associated CO2 savings more than offset by warming potential of other emissions, even if using LNG. Mauritius eyes million tonne bunker market Bunkering development good for local economy, says IBIA's Peter Hall. Marine anti-fouling paint wins award for innovation 'This award is fantastic recognition of the pioneering work carried out by our scientists.' Dubai: LNG Bunkering next year? Report of FSRU being equipped with small-parce, gas discharge facility. Mauritius: Big potential for shipping and bunkering, says minister Speaking at IBIA event on Indian Ocean island. Gibraltar: LNG bunkering will be offshore Government seeks to clarify plans. Djibouti: Offshore bunkering to begin in November Deliveries will initially be of MGO and 380 cSt intermediate fuel oil. New managing director at Veritas Petroleum Services 'We are very pleased to have Ron,' says CEO of VPS. NASSCO delivers 'world's first' LNG-powered boxship The ship will 'dramatically decrease emissions and increase fuel efficiency'. Embracing change Singapore's requirement for mass flow meters could reshape the competitive landscape says Fratelli. More MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore Number of tankers using MFM technology increases to 35. LNG bunkering stations planned for Iceland German and Icelandic authorities team up on project. South American bunker player adds team member Leonardo Salame joins Oceanbat. German shipping firm retrofits boxship for LNG capability Government-backed project could pave way for more vessel conversions. Tanker firm takes delivery of modern newbuild 'New standard for both cargo efficiency and bunkers consumption,' says Concordia Maritime.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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%

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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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