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February 3, 2016

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France's CMA CGM signs vessel sharing agreement with Iran's IRISL Modern Terminals names Keith Saunders as Hong Kong managing director January manufacturing PMI shows further Chinese contraction Canadian National profit up 21pc to US$2.5 billion as revenues rise 15pc Eurogate's 2015 container volume falls 2pc to 14.5 million TEU East and Southern Africa expand box handling facilities as demand rises Chinpo Shipping fined US$125,698 in Singapore over arms shipment Savannah to receive 4 more ship-to-shore cranes from Konecranes Air cargo industry's top concern is health of the global economy: survey AeroGround wins control of ground-handling at Berlin airports Alaska's Anchorage airport forges public private partnership

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Criteria for entry into force of BWM Convention not yet reached - further ratifications needed, says IMO Dry bulk shipping seen needing to shape up Falling demand from China upsets business at leading global shipping cos Liberian Registry reaches 4,000-ship milestone Methods to obtain verified gross mass Relay Shipping gets Top Steamer Agent award Ryder Lines sets new record in CBT dispatch Vietnam lifts ban on import of Indian groundnut JNPCT continues strong performance in Jan. 2016 Record movement of trailers at Chennai Port Vizag Port to surpass last year's cargo handling: Dy Chairman $ 1 trillion needed for developing India's infrastructure! DICT paves way for better operations of road transporters Centre bans zero duty import of capital goods for power generation, transmission projects RBI keeps key rates unchanged Chinese growth likely to slow this year: IMF

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Armenia upgrades interstate road to Europ Great start to the year for Fiata New British cargo airline receives AOC Austria says "yes" to last mile locomotive New MD at Brazil-based handling provider Oshawa on the up and up Samskip acquires Züst & Bachmeier Freight locomotives cover 10 million km in Kazakhstan From Germany to Madrid and on to Toronto "Höegh Tracer" sets out on maiden voyage Qatar Airways boosting Pakistan and cargo network Race for space now on in Hamburg Sending freight the Silk Road way Reinforcement for Eurotunnel's security Three majors for Zim Cargo volumes stay stable in Singapore Simonetti takes on new position at Contship

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
India, Nigeria in top five sea crime hotspots, says IMB 2015 report In the EMEA region and the Indian subcontinent, India and Nigeria are among the five countries in whose waters the lion's share of crimes at sea were reported in 2015, according to the latest International Maritime Bureau's... HPH Trust books throughput decline and flat revenue in 2015 Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust), which owns deep-water container terminals in Hong Kong and mainland China, announced a 1% decline in throughput and flat revenue growth for 2015. Throughput at Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) expanded by 4% year-on-year driven by solid US transshipment business and empties, while at... Balearia orders 'first' Mediterranean LNG ferry Balearic Islands ferry specialist Balearia has placed a EUR175 million order with Spain's La Naval shipyard for a "smart" LNG and solar-powered cruise ferry. The order for the vessel, which Balearia says will be one of the largest ferries in the world, and the first LNG-powered passenger ferry to be... Slideshow: Modern Express rescue operation in pictures The towline is passed from the Modern Express to the Spanish tug Centaurus. India to extend relief granted to vessel sharing pacts from anti-trust law India is set to extend an exemption granted to vessel sharing agreements (VSAs) among container carriers from the purview of the country's anti-trust law. The exemption given for a one-year period ends on 4 February. "We have recommended extension of the exemption granted to vessel sharing pacts from the provisions of India's... MSC Cruises orders two 6,300-pax vessels from STX France MSC Cruises has added two enlarged 6,300-passenger cruise ships to its orderbook at the STX France shipyard via a new order worth a total of EUR1.6 billion. The two new vessels were already on option at the yard which is already building two 5,700-Meraviglia-class passenger vessels at the yard for... Hanjin turns huge loss into USD6 million net profit in 2015 Hanjin Shipping edged into the black in 2015 with its USD6 million net profit representing a half-a-billion dollar turnaround from the huge 2014 loss as the carrier managed to offset declining revenue with lower costs and the rationalisation of service lanes. The vast bulk of Hanjin sales revenue is... Insurers urge more help for bulker crews to avoid accidents A dearth of sufficiently detailed operational guidance for bulk carrier shipowners and operators is making crews more vulnerable to problems, and owners more susceptible to claims, insurance and surveyor representatives have told IHS Fairplay. In the 2015 casualty report from the European... Suez posts fall in container and bulk throughput The Suez Canal has posted a year-on-year fall in throughput of containers and container ships in 2015. The number of containers shipped through the canal fell by 2.3% compared with 2014, to 41.2 million teu. The number of container ships that transited the canal fell 3% to 5,941,... Hyundai Glovis to expand shipping operations Having maintained four consecutive years of profits, Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has set its sights on expanding its shipping business. The company wants to expand into LNG carriers and product tankers, and is unfazed even after losing a tender launched by Korea Gas Corporation... HMM in talks with banks, to sell Hyundai Securities stake in open sale Amid growing talk that HMM could enter receivership, the company admitted today that it is in talks with its creditor banks, but stopped short of saying if it would come under the latter's management. In a filing to the Korea Exchange on 2 February 2016, HMM said, "In order to restructure... VLGC rates firm as ships head West Even as more very large gas carrier (VLGC) newbuildings are being delivered this year, freight rates have remained firm, putting the ball firmly in the ship owners' market. Ship brokers told IHS Fairplay that the growth in US export capacity is helping to... CH Offshore profit down 80.8% from low vessel utilisation Singapore-listed CH Offshore's second quarter of 2016 net profit plummeted 80.8% year on year to USD1.05 million amid challenging offshore supply vessels market. The lower profit was in tandem with the company's reduced revenue of USD5.6 million in the second quarter that ended on 31 December 2015, down 36.5% on a... Maybulk issues profit warning for FY 2015 Malaysia-listed dry bulk player Malaysian Bulk Carriers (Maybulk) has issued a profit warning for the full-year 2015. The company warns investors and shareholders to exercise caution while trading stocks in Bursa Malaysia, as the company has projected losses for the fourth quarter of 2015 and full-year 2015, mainly due to a... Floating storage is back in crude tanker spotlight Floating storage absorbed a huge amount of tanker capacity in 2008-10. An increasing number of shipping analysts and tanker executives believe a resurgence of this trade could be nigh. The economics of floating storage hinge on a 'contango' in oil pricing, a situation wherein...

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
More turbulent water ahead as container shipping industry faces a $5bn loss this year SwissWorld Cargo eyes roll-out of CEIV certification across its hubs Keith Saunders appointed Modern Terminals Hong Kong managing director UPS Q4 profit surges, gives robust outlook Maersk Line shifts Asia HQ to Hong Kong Outer Harbour Terminal files for bankruptcy XPO Logistics to axe 190 Con-way LTL jobs as efficiency measures begin

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Chinese yard to build Zentech-design liftboats BP pulls plug on Field Support Vessel contract with Oceaneering GD NASSCO awarded $12.6 million LCS 2 contract mod Jensen Maritime to design McAllister Tier IV escort tugs Coast Guard authorization act sent for signature DNV GL certifies first ECDIS to meet new standards New e-learning program on onboard coatings maintenance ABS and COSCO sign Arctic shipping cooperation agreement Vard Marine to design icebreaking vessel for Chile

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
ATA reports turnover rate climbed during third quarter Horizon flight attendants, pilots approve new labor contracts NYK Cruises' ASUKA II again named top luxury liner Freight transport services index revised for October, November CBP accepting 2016 applications for Reimbursable Services Program

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Posidonia organisers project 'biggest ever' 2016 event in Greece Sectors providing new levels of demand include maritime hubs and travel services while some banks are back, too Roy Hill plans third iron ore shipment First cargo was shipped in December Tankers: Bulls and bears battle it out Tanker industry split as it struggles to reach agreement on prospects, though bulls may win the day Biafran militants publish photo of seafarers they say are facing death Nigerian armed forces taking threat to blow up vessel seriously Somalia records a year free of piracy But the threat is undiminished on global scale, IMB figures show HPH Trust reports profitable year South China operator boosted by parent company's terminal divestment but like-for-like underlying profit still up despite slight drop in volumes Modern Express en route to Bilbao Spanish authorities approve entry, arrival expected Wednesday morning Falling demand continues to vex supramax rates Hopes fade for a market uptick after the Chinese New Year holidays as index hits yet more historic lows Hanjin Shipping returns to profit in 2015 Carrier says difficulties in container shipping market to persist in 2016 Nasdaq warns TOP Ships over low market valuation Second breach of listing requirements for owner with growing tanker fleet Samsung Heavy Industries posts $994m net loss for 2015 Losses attributed to cost increases from vessel building Pacific Carriers renegotiates long-term charter rates amid dry bulk malaise Kuok-owned carrier cuts rates by half to some Japanese owners, with 70 ships involved Star Bulk sells 2011-built capesize vessel for $23.3m Latest sale continues efforts to build liquidity in anticipation of difficult year ahead Cosco and China Shipping shareholders approve restructuring plan Three Hong Kong listed entities received over 99% of the votes approving the reorganisation Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding to enter FPSO chartering business Company looking to diversify business portfolio Stena Bulk to set aside option for product tankers at CSSC Offshore Company satisfied with number of IMOIIMAX vessels in fleet at this stage Former Ports America Outer Harbor files for bankruptcy Update: Oakland finalising plans for orderly exit of terminal operator as Ports America takes action to protect its brand VLCC spot earnings average $65,000 per day in January Softening market expected in second half of year

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
US Congress looks at ways to fund port projects faster E-commerce powers growth in UPS volumes, profit Modern Terminals appoints new CCO Retail group calls NY-NJ dockworker strike 'troublesome' Virginia Port Authority extends Richmond lease, adds crane FMC's Dye to work with companies on port congestion Processes for new SOLAS container weight form in the works Gil Carmichael, transportation policy leader, dies at 88 3PL Services Directory, 2016 Zim rejigs organization to boost profit on key routes Terminal disruption slows growth at India's biggest port Traffic declines, revenue flat at HPH China operations Expanded Suez Canal off to rocky start Hanjin swings to black with $6 million net profit China's top online shopper uses DHL to grow foreign market

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Shandong swooping for Dorian VLGC newbuild Shipowner's board gives 'not more than $81m deal' the green light, filing shows. ExxonMobil preps deeper cuts in spending Tanker and offshore vessel charterer to cut capital and exploration expenses by 25% in 2016. Maersk linked to Glencore tankers Brokers suggest four vessels are heading to Copenhagen-based owner in $150m deal. Shandong swooping for Dorian VLGC resale Shipowner's board gives "not more than $81m deal" the green light, filing shows. Royal Caribbean shares tank on outlook New York-listed cruiseship owner sees shares slump 14% after profit predictions miss analyst expectations. Fesco promotes Sakharov as CFO Operating efficiency director steps up to replace Victor Belyakov at Russian owner. Nigerian separatists hijack vessel The attackers threaten to blow up the ship with its crew if authorities do not release a detained leader. Anchor-handler rates tumble again New round of fixing reveals sharp drop in North Sea spot numbers. RCCL posts strong net profit for 2015 Giant cruiseship owner keeps making more money; raises its earnings forecast for 2016. Strike off as Eimskip inks wage deal Officers seal collective agreement with Icelandic owner, averting walk-out. Meyer Turku yard considers lay-offs Finnish cruiseship specialist in talks with 100 workers over temporary redundancies in the summer. HUBLine prices shares Malaysian owner gives a value to the first tranche of its newly introduced issue programme. Royal IHC clinches another dredger order Dutch yard to build suction hopper unit for DEME of Belgium. Korean orders drop to zero in January Shipbuilders failed to clinch a single new vessel contract last month as slump continued. HMM seeks to cut high charter costs Hyundai Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-Eun ploughing $25m of her own money into shipowner as it seeks to boost finances. Avocet Arrow refloated in Argentina A Gearbulk-owned vessel is now continuing its voyage after grounding on the Parana river. Lloyd's Register wins LPG terminal deal UK class society to carry out safety checks for Laugfs' new plant in Sri Lanka. Cosco Corp in hopper dredger deal Singapore-listed shipbuilder wins new order from European buyer for a unit to be built at its Guangdong yard. Hanjin Shipping returns to profit South Korean owner turns around loss of $396m in 2015 as bulkers reduce their deficit. Dorian set to turn profit on VLGC resale New York-quoted owner lines up exit of final Hyundai Heavy newbuilding. Putin in talks over SCF IPO Russian president summons company chiefs to discuss privatisation as country seeks to raise cash. Cosco, ABS in Arctic alliance Chinese owner and US class society team up to cooperate on shipping at the top of the world. Siem chases cancelled charter cash Norwegian owner to claim damages after five-year deal for Siem Marlin torn up by MEDS. A&P Group seals double scrubber refit deal UK ship repair company set to use exhaust emissions expertise on two Condor ferries. PACD sees top drillship charter expire Idan Ofer-backed outfit loses $240m in annual revenue as Pacific Khamsin ends Nigeria gig. Charter rate slump downs CH Offshore Singapore-listed company sees net profit collapse by close to 80% due to market turmoil. Star Bulk confirms sale of bulker Obelix New York-listed bulker owner says it pockets $23.3m in capesize sale. Congress presses DOT on US-flag LNG carriers Coast Guard Authorization Act sets deadline for secretary of transportation to issue guidelines. Top Ships announces MR tanker charter The New York-listed firm also reports reverse stock split and non-compliance notice from Nasdaq.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Supply chain reboot Comments and Letters: The NVO in Amazon The Bottom Line: Fuel, tolls, other variables

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Rotterdam 2015 MGO sales increased below forecast Despite more than doubling, distillate sales did not make up for previous volumes of max 1.0% sulfur LSFO. Weakening dry bulk market casts shadow over bunker demand Interest in lay up on the rise. Fuel tester VPS announces two senior appointments Malcolm Cooper now Group Technical & Business Development Director, Steve Bee to join as Group Commercial Director in July. ANALYSIS: Steering out of the red, South Korea oil demand hits record highs Demand for Bunker-C, or fuel oil, jumped 15.5% year on year in 2015 at 35.9 million barrels. FACTBOX: China's new emission control plan for vessels Three ECA zones delineated -- the Pearl River Delta, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Bohai Rim. Harley Marine Asia receives bunkering license in Singapore The total number of marine gasoil suppliers adds to 60. Oil futures decline on signs of Chinese manufacturing slowdown Oil futures turned lower Monday on weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data.

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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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