BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

February 2, 2016

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Somali piracy shuts down, but South East Asia, West Africa still active International Salvage Union hails EU progress on places of refuge rules Drewry joins IATA expecting June cargo surge ahead of UN box weigh-in rule Reefer shippers can exploit expanded Panama Canal, says top US 3PL Cargotec to acquire German maritime IT firm, INTERSCHALT Savannah's moves rise 11.7pc in 2015 to record 3.73 million TEU XPO fires Menlo executives to eliminate redundancies after takeover Boeing quarterly profit off 29pc to US$1.03 billion, sales slip 4pc Cambodia's air cargo demand grows 14pc in 2015 driven by garment trade DHL launches delivery service in Thailand targeting e-commerce sector

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Baltic Dry Index hits new low NMIS holds Convocation and Prize Distribution Ceremony PSPL inducts Ashish Kumar into its Board of Directors SCFI Asia-North Europe spot rates fall again Shipowners & seafarers' unions team up to launch new guidance on elimination of harassment & bullying Govt to announce textile policy to encourage exports JNPT APEC Port Training Centre organising next seminar from Feb. 15 Delayed highway projects to be on track soon: Gadkari SEZs likely to get exemption from MAT in Budget CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo to comprehensively focus on key cargo & logistics issues & way ahead

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For sale: Greek rail service provider Enlarging Norwegian footprint Zappe family takes over A.L.S ACD leader unchallenged Star Reefers going for Zeeland Seaports NS: severe cost cutting ahead SIA Cargo extends handling contract in Frankfurt New locomotives for cross-border traffic Dubai International cargo volume stays steady Drewry drastic on dry bulk Stalwart replacing veteran port manager Ribeiro returning as executive VP Iran Air inks EUR 1 billion deal with ATR Rickmers sticks to forecast K Line turns management wheel More trains to handle Italy traffic

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
EU places of refuge guidelines 'will improve response times' New European Union guidelines on the provision of places of refuge will help to avoid delay in assisting vessels in distress in future, according to European shipowners' body ECSA. The newly adopted guidelines have been drawn up in response to anger over the... India's inter-modal operator Concor eyes shipping sector India's state-owned inter-modal operator, Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor), is planning an entry into the shipping business as part of a diversification into related areas and become an integrated transport services provider encompassing all modes, a top executive at the New Delhi based firm said. "We... UK warns ship crews on Zika virus sexual transmission Crews on ships calling at ports in regions currently affected by the Zika virus should be aware that the virus can be transmitted through sexual contact as well as blood transfusion, according to information distributed by UK health bodies. While the... Western Bulk to restructure its business Western Bulk, the listed Oslo based dry bulk shipping group, has revealed a restructuring programme that calls the sale of its key chartering business unit and to change the terms and conditions of its bonds. The company has agreed to sell Western Bulk chartering, which... Vard to design Chilean navy icebreaker Vard Holdings subsidiary Vard Marine has secured an order to design an Antarctic icebreaking vessel for the Chilean navy. Vard Marine, a consulting naval architects and marine engineering company secured the contract from ASMAR Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Company to design the four million Euro vessel, which will be constructed... Solid tanker business sparks profit alert from CSD China Shipping Development (CSD) expects to make a USD50-63 million profit in 2015, benefiting from a strong oil transportation market and the slashing of the carrier's labour and fuel bill. The positive profit alert from China Shipping Group's tanker and bulker unit comes... Havila talks extended while Polarcus cuts staff as offshore rout continues Two offshore services companies listed in Oslo have this morning reported measures to restructure their business as continued challenging trading conditions plague the sector. Havila Shipping, which last month had to cancel a meeting of bondholders to restructure its finances, says talks between the... Last ditch effort to keep drifting vessel off French coast The unmanned ro-ro vessel Modern Express is set to go aground on the French Atlantic coast over the next 36 hours unless salvors can get aboard today to fix a tow line. French reports said that efforts to board the drifting, heavily listing vessel got under way shortly after... Comment: Ultra large container ships add to freight rate woes As IHS Fairplay reported last week, percentage growth in teu capacity for the world fleet in 2016 will be only half of 2015's rate. This has been well received with in the industry, but the problem of too many ships and too few cargos is far from solved. Cascading (when... KLC parent SM Group named preferred bidder for SPP Shipbuilding Korea Line Corporation parent Samla Midas (SM) Group has been named the preferred bidder for SPP Shipbuilding. SM, through its subsidiaries, had bid for SPP under the name of "Woobang Construction Industry Consortium". It was the only bidder. SM is due to buy the shipbuilder's sole operating yard in... Samsung Heavy Industries sinks to loss for 2015 Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea's second biggest shipbuilder, has deteriorated into a KRW1.2 trillion (USD1 billion) loss for 2015, reversing a KRW147.3 billion profit in 2014. With zero drillship orders last year and the shipbuilder failing to capture major orders, the loss was expected. SHI, like... HMM could sell Busan terminal and Hyundai Securities stake Embattled Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is attempting to sell its stake in its terminal in Busan New Port and is making another attempt to sell its stake in Hyundai Securities. In filings to the Korea Exchange on 1 February 2016, HMM said, "We are considering several... Shipments to Queensland Nickel continue as it goes into administration At least one shipping company - Japan's Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha - is among the 1,500 creditors owed a total of AUD100 million (USD70.7 million) by Australian refinery Queensland Nickel (QNI), now in administration. QNI went into voluntary administration on 17 January. John Park, from administrators FTI Consulting, told the media... 'K' Line receives next generation vehicle carriers Tokyo-based 'K' Line has commissioned the first two vessels in a 10-ship programme of exceptionally wide pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs). Rated with a car-equivalent unit (CEU) capacity of 7,500, but offering extensive capability for heavy, high and awkward-sized ro-ro cargo, the design hosts... Australia's Pilbara ports reopen as cyclone passes Australia's Port Hedland and Dampier iron ore ports reopened on 31 January as Tropical Cyclone Stan moved inland. The cyclone failed to reach a category 3, sparing ships, mines, and ports from serious disruptions. It has since been downgraded by the Bureau of Meteorology to a tropical low. Pilbara Port Authority announced... Distressed asset sales expected in near term, says offshore analyst Offshore companies may have to sell their assets to stay afloat if Brent crude prices continue to dip, according to Hassan Assad Basma, CEO of Singapore-headquartered offshore solution provider HBA Offshore. Basma, speaking at the recent Singapore Offshore... Indonesia to issue new tender to replace scrapped Cilamaya port project Indonesia is soon to issue a new tender for a deepsea port project to replace the cancelled Cilamaya port project. According to the Transport Ministry's director-general for sea transportation Bobby Mamahit, the tender was scheduled for release either at end of January or February 2016, pending the approval of Indonesia's transport... China VLCC charters ship to Shell for USD39.7 million Shanghai-listed China VLCC has chartered out a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to oil major Shell for three years at a contract value of CNY262 million (USD39.7 million). China VLCC, a joint-venture company between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans & CSC Group, stated that the timecharter began operations...

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
CEVA employees call on SEC to investigate how their shares, costing millions, became worthless Cargologicair confirms launch and sets out fleet plan Spot market rate volatility at its worst in 2015 - and carriers must take most of the blame Digitising our daily jobs would give us more access to a resource that's increasingly scarce: time New York ports shut down as longshoremen walk off the job Hyundai Group desperate to revive shipping unit Amazon admits its interest in logistics

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
North Carolina ferry in grounding incident Outrage grows over Prestige master prison sentence VIDEO: Smit team gets tow line aboard Modern Express MSC Cruises orders two mega ships at STX France Polarcus trims executive positions Joint venture targets offshore, marine winches and cranes VIDEO: Fincantieri Marinette Marine launches LCS 11

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport continues string of passenger records Port association comments on Corps' waterborne cargo report Maersk Line adding service covering Colombia, Europe Limits placed on ship movement at Coos Bay Harbor entrance Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize vessel HOUSTON

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
GT USA receives first vessel at Port Canaveral Norderoog makes maiden call of StreamLines' new Blue Stream service connecting Port Canaveral to Europe, French West Indies and Central America Ocean Rig warns of rig contract 'breach' by Premier Oil Notice is second employment hiccup for offshore driller within a fortnight Zim plays to its strengths Israeli line reorganises business units to focus on profitable trades Industry welcomes new EU place of refuge guidelines Sosrep, CoS, Ecsa all add endorsements for code after Brussels green light High stakes for CMA CGM as it prepares to buy NOL Show Us the Money: Failure to realise swiftly the benefits of the deal could seriously damage the company, but success would cement its position amongst the industry elite Wheatstone LNG exports delayed to mid-2017 Australian and US LNG expected to soak up excess carrier tonnage over the coming years Western Australia ports reopen after cyclone Closures last just over two days Bolloré wins tender for East Timor terminal French firm agrees 30-year concession for new Southeast Asian port UK takes action to help next generation of shipowners Update: Free UK Chamber of Shipping membership to encourage start-ups as Boardley calls for more investment in seafarer training Deep Sea Supply lays up 11th PSV Brazil blocking relief buoys AHTS earnings while PSV rates fall further Hyundai Merchant Marine to sell stakes in terminal and stock brokerage Creditors to discuss HMM's revised plan to raise funds Rickmers reaffirms outlook for 2015 German shipowner says revenues and ebitda will remain unaffected by 'challenging market conditions' Handysize rates below breakeven amid dull trading Layup activities expected with rates at historic lows Western Bulk sells chartering unit Company's future at risk amid challenging dry bulk market Modern Express under tow Operations delayed for past two days due to high winds and sea state Steamship Mutual grows tonnage as cost of claims rise Tonnage rises by 3.2m tonnes during policy year Managers' exits bring Polarcus staff reduction to over a quarter Job cuts follow recent debt restructuring Port of Gothenburg 2015 freight volumes show 3% rise Port segments report mixed performance China newbuilding prices: bad, but with worse to come Widening gap between resale prices and newbuilding values a key factor Pan Ocean net income drops amid dry bulk slump But revenue rises 3.4% from year-ago period NS United net profits halved Company revises forecast for current fiscal year amid dire dry bulk market conditions Agritrade Resources unit secures long term time charters Contracts to generate monthly revenue of about $1m for group Carriers' on-time performance hits record high in fourth quarter Maersk Line emerges most reliable carrier in 2015

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
US West Coast container traffic slipped in 2015 Oakland's Outer Harbor Terminal files for Chapter 11 CSX supports North Carolina intermodal terminal despite local pushback North Carolina's Wilmington targeting new Panama Canal's 'workhorse' ships As truck driver turnover rises, so does driver pay Truckers, JOC index point to slow tightening of truck capacity Slide show: Fastest-growing US import ports India intermodal firm to become NVOCC ILA's Daggett 'furious' at NY-NJ port strike Logistics firms revamp distribution to meet surge in e-commerce Shipping costs set to rise after Polish truckers blocked from Russia Rickmers restates 2015 forecast following bond slump Saunders to lead Modern Terminals' Hong Kong operations Yusen Logistics' nine-month profit doubles Gothenburg container traffic shrinks for third year Count on ocean shipping rate volatility, Drewry warns Mixed signals cloud pre-Chinese New Year demand visibility

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Listing car carrier headed to safety Salvors are successful in getting control of ro-ro off France's coast. Asset manager takes stake in GasLog's MLP California-based firm with $20bn under management takes large stake in a Livanos company. MSC Cruises to use options at STX France The subsidiary of boxship giant MSC doubles down on new class of cruise ships. Remoy steps out of chief executive's chair Finance chief Arild Myrvoll to move in as CEO of offshore support vessel owner. Zim shakes up liner structure Israeli line splitting business into three independent units to speed up response to demand change. Northeast US ports are reopened Walkout ends over the weekend as union tells members to go back to work. Augustea secures $22m of finance Italian owner taps Credito Cooperativo to rearrange loans used to buy five barges. Gearbulk carrier obstructs Parana traffic An open-hatch vessel owned by the Norwegian company suffers engine problem in Argentinian waters. Scorpio bulker gets a tow off France SBI Flamenco safely anchored off Le Havre after main engine breakdown. Ocean Rig hit by breach note from Premier Oil Economou-led driller says matter revolves around the Eirik Raude. British ferry operators hold firm Data from Discover Ferries show the sector's resilience despite issues on the Calais-Dover key route. Arrivederci Roma: D'Amico sells tanker Italian owner said to have sold medium range tanker to Akar Shipping. Cosco bids to run port of Limassol Chinese group up against DP World and ICTSI in race to operate Cypriot boxship and multipurpose terminals. Colin Veitch settles Virgin Cruises lawsuit Former NCL boss agrees deal to end court action claiming Richard Branson stole his ideas. Havila Shipping extends vote deadline Oslo-listed owner will have two more weeks to gain bondholders' approval for major restructuring plan. UK Chamber throws open doors to start-ups Start-up shipowners to receive free membership, president Tom Boardley says. Smit crew takes Modern Express under tow Weather conditions improve as salvor races against time to stop stricken car carrier grounding. Vard Holdings signs $4.34m design deal Singapore-listed shipbuilder clinches contract for Chilean navy's icebreaking vessel. HMM enters debt talks; seeks sell-offs Korean shipowner seeking loans deal while offloading tourism and port businesses. Smit crew boards listing Modern Express Weather conditions improve as salvor races against time to stop stricken car carrier grounding. Third fire reported on MHI cruiseship Police investigate arson after cardboard and insulation material found ablaze on Aida newbuilding. Samsung Heavy logs loss of $1bn in 2015 Positive operating results for final quarter can't prevent significant full year reversal. Agritrade seals $1m-a-month charters Hong Kong owner finds taker in Qatar for six tug-barge units. Deep Sea Supply lays up again John Fredriksen company stacks eleventh vessel in prolonged offshore downturn. China VLCC goes long-term with Shell deal UK oil major said to have taken Chinese vessel on charter for up to three years. Seas hamper Modern Express salvage French authorities hope calm weather window will open up on Monday. Nam Cheong wins approval to relax bond covenants Malaysian offshore-focused shipbuilder latest company to see financial constraints eased.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Amazon the 'transportation service provider'? ARC adds 7th U.S.-flag ro-ro vessel to fleet ZIM restructuring to focus on profitable trades

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Gunvor completes acquisition of Rotterdam refinery Says it will have synergies with its Antwerp facility and complement global trading activities. ANALYSIS: China's apparent oil demand posts fastest growth since 2011 COA expects China's demand for fuel oil to fall by double digits in 2016 Russian ports crude loading on track in Jan despite storms: Transneft Loading halts arose from storms in the Black Sea and on the Pacific Coast. Shipping companies cut surcharges on lower bunker prices Reduction on intra-regional sea routes charges may extend. India's Andhra Pradesh state cuts VAT to boost bunkering activities VAT falls to 0.5% from 14.5% effective Feb 1. Shippers cut surcharges on lower bunker prices Reduction on intra-regional sea routes charges may extend. US DATA: EIA says November residual fuel oil exports to Panama drop 15% on year November residual fuel oil exports to Panama up 25% on month. Incentives needed for alternative bunker fuels as oil prices fall: Stena Incentives crucial to help companies to pursue more environmental-friendly options.

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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.

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

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		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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