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BRIEFS

December 1, 2016

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OOCL cuts low-demand winter sailings on its Trans-Atlantic trade Maersk Line has its eye on acquiring Hamburg Sud, sources say Idle container ship fleet reduced but things still look grim: Alphaliner Hanjin Shipping's demise may lead to the end for profitable global trade Better times ahead with supply-demand gap closing: Maersk official HK to implement new regulation to protect marine enivironment in the New Year New Zealand seeks greater dairy, forestry exports to China 'K' Line adds new ro/ro service loop to Thailand-Australia trade lane NYK conducts crisis-response drill with Japanese coastguard Hactl provides ground handling for SW Italia freighter service ABX Air used by Amazon obtains court order to end cargo pilots' strike Finnair warns of possible flight cancellations due to working restrictions on pilots

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
AMTOI gives a fond farewell to Deepak Shetty CMA CGM to revamp Indian Ocean feeder network IWAI takes up construction of navigational lock at Farakka More time given for proper implementation of guidelines on verified gross mass of containers Six Goan rivers to be developed as National Waterways Traditional training as important as relying on technology, conference told Kottayam port conducts successful trial run of containers Mumbai Port Trust appoints planning & design consultant for developing eastern waterfront No proposal under consideration currently to enhance MEIS incentive

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Paper transport specialist augments fleet 25 years in business K Line pushing ACE Progress continues on PTC implementation Supplying car hire company with stationary Next chapter begins for port and city of Dunkirk Stockton issues landing permit to Atlas Air Kaizen awards Iveco Madrid New rail service connecting China and Netherlands HMM confident with regards to TTI Algeciras Gaining access to electronic VGM platform First train rolls out of new rail terminal in Victoria Reinforcements for port of London authority board Air India to Madrid today Nominated: DOT secretary for Trump administration

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Stock investors bet on LNG and dry bulk, shun tankers IMO holds off on mandatory cyber rules Vogemann and Ahrenkiel in technical management joint venture Shipowner poised to take the helm at Trump's Commerce Department Publicly listed shipowners press ahead with stock sales More cruise traffic ahead for Caribbean ports, less for Europe Maritime e-documents: pushing paper aside Seoul to order 63 ships from local yards by end of 2018 Jinhui Holdings to finalise debt-restructuring agreement Elaine Chao is Trump's choice to head US Department of Transport Foreign carriers have grabbed Hanjin Shipping's market share, says Busan port Hamburg Süd sale will come with a loss-making dry bulk division Pavilion Energy to pilot LNG bunkering with MOL and Mitsui & Co Kenya's China-built seaport to open for business by 2020 Marco Polo Marine slips to loss for 2016 'QTerminals' to manage Qatar's new multibillion-dollar port Seoul court decides to sell Hanjin's Long Beach terminal stake separately

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Dockworkers protesting over cargo lashing by ships' crews plan demo outside Unifeeder HQ 3D printing will have a great impact on logistics, but has its limitations, says DHL More accidents caused by hazardous cargo shipments, but higher insurance premiums unlikely Brussels to crack down on VAT fraud by firms shipping goods to EU Gulf airlines face renewed threat from protectionist Trump Terry Murphy, director of distribution centres for John Lewis, talks peaks, passion and people Bureau International de Containers names Douglas Owen as its new secretary general

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Praise for choice of Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary Fincantieri hands over Seabourn Encore Virginia Pilots opt for Volvo Penta IPS for new boat Latest MTU engines on display in New Orleans Damen delivers sixth fast ferry to Korea

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Panamax bulkers earnings near three-year high China's soyabean demand and tight Atlantic tonnage boost market while sentiment in Pacific strengthens on emerging enquiries Golar relishes improving LNG shipping market As many as 300 spot fixtures likely to be done in 2016, up from around 190 in 2015 Ezra hit by $418.8m quarter loss Almost $270m in impairment losses catapult financial year losses to $1bn Updated: Opec agrees output cut but tankers can thrive, says Frontline chief Cartel targets 1.2m bpd reduction, but Robert Macleod argues cargo volumes will still be robust and oil demand will still grow VGM automation snagged on box tare weights Box weight verification process handicapped by manual input of one data element NYK enhances reefer fleet Japanese line orders 4,700 units, including 600 CA reefers Aronnax: A vessel performance comparison tool freely available for all Carbon War Room offers new online tool to open window on individual ship operational performance, likely to upset owners Hard Brexit would cost UK owners cabotage rights European coastal trading goes unless single market deal is reached, lawyers warn Trump presidency could drive clean product flows Rolling back of US environmental regulations to lift tankers Final boxes discharged from Hanjin ships Last of the stranded containers unloaded from Hanjiin Vienna in Vancouver Fourth quarter will be 'well above' third, forecasts Nordic American Tankers Suezmax market has recovered, says boss of New York-listed tanker company, who still wants greater market share The good, the bad and the ugly 2016 was a good year for regulatory decision making - the next few will demonstrate how industry reacts to it A new world for ship finance In a generally tight market, alternative sources are trying to fill the gap left by European lenders Donald, disruption and the dirty diesel debate Why external structural swings should worry us more than internal cyclical woes in 2017 Two Supreme Court shipping judgments to set scene for 2017 Spate of litigation related to Hanjin Shipping collapse also expected to shape maritime law in coming months Healthy fundamentals point to a stronger year ahead for LNG shipping Continued delivery of new tonnage can't put off the bulls who seem to be gaining the upper hand with new demand and supply sources, and more spot trades Looking back on our 2016 predictions It's judgement day as we assess the accuracy of our predictions for performances in 2016 Product tankers to face another tough year Fleet growth expected to slow but will remain substantial, keeping bulls at bay Optimism prevails amid dry bulk oversupply concerns The worst seems over for many owners who now expect a slow market recovery Newbuilding deliveries and demand side weakness to keep tanker earnings volatile Expected oil production volumes and vessel scrapping the wild cards in the pack SM Group mulls joint stake in Hanjin's Long Beach Terminal Group eyes Hyundai Merchant Marine as potential partner Jinhui Shipping narrows third-quarter losses Debt restructuring discussions are likely to conclude ahead of 2017 Small-scale LNG vessel market draws investor interest Marine companies accelerating carrier development and deployment DSME secures $12.8m tax refund Shipbuilder wins case against South Korean authorities JES International inks deal to buy consumer products firm Group disposing of shipbuilding units while seeking out viable new businesses CMA CGM adds port call to ECS service First vessel will call at port of London Gateway on January 6, 2017

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
APL improves result under new parent, while Zim halves losses in third quarter Shippers fear LA-Long Beach's green effort will increase handling costs Class I railroads forced to share intermodal network efficiency metrics Brazilian ports dodge strike threat Credit agency: Maersk will acquire rival liner in 2017 El Faro data record transcript to be released mid-December Fesco revenue, profit collapse in weak Russian market With new DC, PACCAR Parts speeds next-day shipping Kenya's Lamu port slated for 2020 opening India moves to paperless customs operations Thursday Joint venture to operate Qatar mega-port opening Thursday Asia-Europe shippers expect steep rise in 2017 contract rates CMA CGM throws in bid for Hambürg Sud, analyst reports

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Western Bulk trims loss; preps share sale Oslo bulker operator reduces red ink as time-charter margins return to positive numbers. Tankers face uncertain impact from Opec cuts FFAs sell off in response to lower AG volumes; but one executive is sanguine. Golar Partners in FSRU spat; profit spikes New York-listed MLP spinoff sees better-than-expected pop in distributable cash flow but reveals legal action over Tundra. Bahri lines up $350m to finance new tankers Deal likely involves 10 VLCCs on order at Hyundai Samho, part of major order. Ahrenkiel, Vogemann in bulker tie up Hamburg-based KGs to first focus on supramaxes and panamaxes. Havila Shipping reduces third quarter loss Norwegian owner reveals a fall in costs as it looks to seal lifeline deal with bondholders. Golar LNG posts loss below estimates Oscar Spieler-led company sees better LNG shipping market and FSRU uptake. Age Remoy's Solstad shares unwanted Just 0.2% of Rem chairman's offering sold ahead of merger. Mokster, ER Offshore add to layup pile Norwegian and German owners removing more vessels from troubled North Sea market. Fourth quarter 'looking good' for NAT CEO Herbjorn Hansson says vessels so far earning 20% more than last quarter and equates no growth to 'death'. Ship sales turn HUBLine red Malaysian owner set to complete boxship exit as it posts loss. Impairments drag Ezra to a $418.8m loss Singapore-listed company sees deep red in the fourth quarter as tough offshore market persists. FTAI Offshore hires former Hallin man Subsidiary of Fortress Transportation appoints Jon Attenburrow as managing director and head of Asia. Laskaridis reefer hijacked off Benin Greek manager confirms Saronic Breeze was taken to Nigeria by pirates. Woods named deputy CEO at First Ship Current chief operating officer wins promotion after three years at Singapore-listed company. Marco Polo loss grows as revenue slumps Singapore offshore owner and yard company hit by weaker market. Three crew killed on Italian ro-pax Another man critical after gas incident during tank cleaning on Caronte ship. Fesco makes less as discussions continue Russian owner still in restructuring negotiations as it posts smaller nine-month profit. K Line adds port calls in Korea and China Japanese line boosts Asia Chennai Express run from next month. Epic tries its luck on Oslo Merkur market LPG carrier owner transfers its Norwegian listing as it looks for easier access to capital. GulfMark launches $300m notes buy-back US offshore owner using new investment from two funds to retire debt. CWR upgrades fleet analysis tools Green shipping campaigners have revamped efficiency analysis of world fleet. Olympic lays up again as loss balloons Stig Remoy-led owner takes further action to combat downturn. Opec not state aid to boost offshore stocks Singapore bank DBS says shares could continue recent gains if oil producers vote for cuts. Forex gain helps Farstad cut loss But operating result turns negative for owner as consolidator Kristian Siem moves in. Boa Offshore launches restructuring as cash runs short Norwegian owner says liquidity position "severe" as it halts debt payments. Jinhui posts third quarter loss of $28.5m Bulker owner says it has reached agreement with majority of lenders over debt restructuring. Port Arthur LNG files FERC terminal application US gas producer seeks approval for Texas terminal Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Canada pipeline to boost tanker transits Trans-Pacific tanker market should benefit as government okays pipeline. Tanker purchase lifts Agritrade performance Acquisition of VLCC from Euronav in March helps boost results at Hong Kong-listed company.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
CMA CGM: APL gains 'new momentum' French ocean carrier CMA CGM said that APL, which it acquired earlier this year when it purchased Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, has... Alphaliner: Decision expected this week on future of Hamburg Süd German conglomerate Oetker Group is expected to announce a decision this week on whether to retain or divest the container carrier Hamburg ... Carrier Corp. backs off plans to shift production to Mexico following Trump victory Carrier Corp., a manufacturer of heating and cooling systems for residences, commercial spaces and transportation conveyances, announced We... CargoSmart reviews port performance before and after new VGM rule CargoSmart, a provider of ship management software, reviewed the performance at six ports before and after the new verified gross mass (VGM... FRA: Railroads report 'uneven progress' on PTC implementation United States railroads are reporting "uneven progress" in the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC), according to the latest PTC ... Trump picks Elaine Chao as U.S. Secretary of Transportation President-elect Donald Trump has named Elaine Chao to be the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Trump made his announceme... Commerce: U.S. economy grew more than estimated in Q3 United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 3.2 percent during third qua...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016
US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks virtually unchanged from last week The draw was the smallest week-on-week movement in stocks since they rose just 29,000 barrels the week ended April 22. External: Wired Bunkering Traders expect Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to cut OSP differentials for Asian buyers Traders surveyed by S&P Global Platts said they expected Aramco to lower its OSP differentials for January by up to $1/b from December on weakness in the Dubai market structure in November. Oil pipeline approvals to boost Canada's competitiveness, open up Asian market "With most of the growth in oil demand coming from China and India, Canada can and should play a supplier of choice, Zanganeh says Iran has received 'acceptable' output proposals ahead of OPEC meeting New regulations likely to raise shipping fuel surcharges: industry sources Carbon footprint to be in focus FUTURES: Crude higher as investors await outcome of OPEC meet

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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