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BRIEFS

June 6, 2016

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Confusion: SCFI A-E rate up 5.6pc while Drewry's WCI soars 99pc G6 Alliance announces range of Asia-Europe schedule changes Top 22 North America ports see box traffic fall in March and April Rotterdam gets big first call/last call boost from 2M re-scheduling Average ship size calling at US east coast to rise 25pc, but slowly UPS warns shippers of delays when box VGM weigh-in rule applies July 1 LA/Long Beach truckers strike seeking an end to freelance status Australia's GDP grows 1.1pc, led by exports which alone rose 4.4pc Canada's GDP up 2.4pc as exports and consumers drive growth Swiss GDP up 0.1pc as exports lead what little growth there is Cartel activity could land European truck makers record fines Henan Civil Aviation Development Investment said to buy Hahn Airport DHL goes galactic, targets brave new world of space freight FAA certifications hold up Hawaiian air cargo expansion plans

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JUNE 5, 2016
DB Schenker sets up 100 pc-owned logistics entity in Myanmar Guidelines for evaluating/awarding tenders for shipbuilding, dry-docking & ship repair works issued SCI almost doubles net profit in 2015-16 UASC shareholders generally supportive of ongoing discussions with Hapag-Lloyd Coffee exports see Robusta-led growth India keen on developing port in Bangladesh JN Port records highest inter-terminal movement of trailers in May 2016 Port of Amsterdam & VCK Group break ground for fourth all-weather terminal PSA Terminals all set for SOLAS implementation Sagar port development to get rolling soon V. O. Chidambaranar Port bags National Award for excellence in cost management BIFA seeks to 'trailblaze' freight forwarder qualification Common user domestic terminal run by GSEC Ltd inaugurated at Raipur airport

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Three year contract lands in Downton net Betuwe: timetable change during construction work Oil and gas fuel GAC's expansion in Namibia New services and locations for Air Canada Cargo 9 million trucks in 29 years UK railfreight operator gets funds for new traction Four new faces adorning BVL board Textron Aviation reveals superior SETP performance Deep water quay open for business Logistics centre now fully let Sustainability award for agri-produce transport James and James appoints non-executive director US-Japan cargo JV launch in less than one month's time Straight from XI International Railway Forum in Sochi New subsidiary in Poland

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JUNE 3, 2016
US to crack down on water, air pollution violators Panama Canal expansion: bulker and tanker sector outlooks Panama Canal expansion: container sector outlook Marine insurers warn on slip and trip costs Jan De Nul USD2 billion deal to dredge Payra ICTSI's new Congo terminal to open in mid-June Shipbuilder DSME quiet on talk of more self-help Offshore specialist Otto Marine receives potential takeover offer Singamas heading for first-half loss of USD25 million Suezmax joint venture raises prospect of tanker mega merger Hyundai Merchant Marine to dilute affiliates' share holdings STX O&S customers concerned about ship deliveries Tramp container ships miss charter peak Capacity cuts and rate hikes see slight gain in Asia-Europe spot prices CIMC Enric terminates Sino Pacific Offshore & Engineering acquisition Frontline to use USD328.4 million China Exim loan for eight tankers Maersk signs three-year transport deal with RUSAL Tanker majors launch Suezmax info-sharing platform Posidonia 2016: Size of the Greek shipping fleet is no guarantee of strength

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JUNE 3, 2016
Yngve Ruud appointed global head of air freight at Kuehne + Nagel Doomed BHS owes logistics companies £2.6m - with DHL topping the list G6 extends Asia-Europe Loop 6 suspension indefinitely to sustain freight rate gains Analysis: a CEVA IPO - will the stars line up or would fingers get burnt? No end in sight for Bangladesh congestion as garments fail to sail EU finally starts talks on aviation agreements with Gulf countries Interesting times for Cargolux as shareholder HNCA eyes Frankfurt-Hahn

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JUNE 3, 2016
Lightering of grounded Great Lakes bulker gets underway Liberian Registry offers owners some cost savings help Ardent celebrates its first birthday Eastern delivers Z-Tech escort tug Gibdocks drydocks Canadian RO/RO duo LR provides AIP for HMD design LNG bunkering vessel Wartsila adds to its range of Genius services Danelec books VDR orders in China and Taiwan

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JUNE 3, 2016
Construction project underway for Bellingham manufacturing facility Los Angeles port board Oks fiscal year 2016/17 budget Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter departing on mission to Arctic Ocean Independent review panel formed for Roberts Bank terminal project DOT awards grant funding for US border crossing projects

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JUNE 3, 2016
Posidonia's Themis Vokos honoured by Propeller Club Maritime Greeks line up to hail pioneer compatriot behind successful shipping fair Dry bulk volumes plunge at Port of Rotterdam Coal imports plummet at Europe's biggest port, with some growth in biomass used for power generation Aronnax: Look to the future while operating in the present Athens-based Arista Shipping has plans, but can they become reality? Frontline's ship acquisition strategy: As clear as mud Heavy-hitting tanker owner wants to buy vessels on the water, yet snaps up four newbuilding resales G6 pulls Asia-Europe loop as carriers fail with latest GRI attempt Low demand forces alliance to suspend its Loop 6 offering Greek owner sure of deepsea gas-powered bulker bet Arista Shipping sees early future in the vessels despite market turmoil Capesize rates recover on iron ore trade Renewed optimism from Australian miners supports rates though oversupply worries persist Brexit is 'grave threat' to London market, insurance heavyweights warn Jobs and business at risk if Britain quits EU, say Lloyd's, IUA and Fidelis Frontline scoops Metrostar VLCCs at shock price First two newbuildings acquired for $84m apiece with second two on option at $86m Noble founder stepping down as group offers discounted rights issue Chinese financial backing and further management changes at embattled commodity trader Havila locks in earnings for two PSVs amid North Sea spot turbulence Longer-term charters reduce exposure to vagaries of North Sea offshore vessel market China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merges yards Internal consolidation will lead to gradual reduction in commercial shipbuilding capacity Keppel denies conspiracy allegations in EIG Petrobras lawsuit Keppel added as defendant in case, says allegations are baseless HMM to carry out capital reduction for major stakeholders Move paves the way for group to initiate debt-equity swap with bondholders LPG cargo cancellation risk grows in US Gulf Price spreads are not currently encouraging eye-catching VLGC trade out of US Gulf First round of Hanjin charter rate talks complete Negotiations set to continue with no clear or definite result as yet Otto Marine expecting proposal from potential suitor Company had requested a trading halt on the Singapore Exchange before release of statement Safe Bulkers regains NYSE compliance despite mounting operating losses Company implements drastic cost reduction plan and completes novation agreement for two newbuildings Association of Average Adjusters to add offshore testing to its examinations Instead of traditional marine questions, candidates in the future can choose to be tested on offshore aspects

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JUNE 3, 2016
FMC urged to decide if major SOLAS breakthrough gets a shot LA port approves fiscal-year budget to fund ongoing expansion Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates strengthen Trucking hiring shrinks as warehousing continues gains Congo terminal first of four to open in ICTSI global expansion Air cargo traffic rises, but demand still soft Singamas issues profit warning for first half as demand, prices fall GRIs, capacity cuts keep Asia-Europe spot rates up Maersk signs transport deal with Russian aluminum giant

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JUNE 3, 2016
Lightering of grounded Roger Blough begins Operation starts a week after Keystone Shipping operated self-unloader ran aground. Analysts: Safe Bulkers opex 'impressive' New York-listed bulker makes strides but analyst says it won't bring profitability any time soon. Liberian Registry feels owners pain Ship registry announces fee cuts, new rules to deal with downturn Petrobras ends fears for Helix-Siem duo Brazilian oil giant agrees to take well-intervention duo from Helix at reduced rate. Carmaker claims top $40m in Courage fire DHI Global is second cargo interest to blame ARC car carrier fire on Ford SUV. Major US LPG terminal to undergo repairs Planned turnaround at US Gulf Coast facility will curtail ship traffic near month's end. STX France yard blocked by workers French labour protests spread to the gates of Saint-Nazaire shipbuilder. Petrobras gives WWS ships final extension Brazilian oil major gets approval to stretch two contracts with the Norwegian company by 60 days each. Solstad quartet to tow BP FPSO Norwegian owner enters double deal with SBM Offshore and BP over unit owned by the oil giant. Suilven salvage to cost $20m Fiji ports company asking for donation to shift sunken ro-pax. Investors back UASC/Hapag merger; no vote yet Shareholders in Middle East company were supportive during EGM, but no decision on merger. Korean banks' bad loans hit 15-year high Non-performing portfolios reach $26bn due to crisis-hit domestic shipowners and shipyards. CSDC changes both chairman and name The world's largest tanker owner will operate as Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation. Olympic keeps targeting renewables OSV Olympic Delta wins eight-week contract as Norwegian owner gears up with diversification. Statoil piles in for nine anchor-handlers Norwegian major's splurge sends North Sea spot rates to $24,000 per day. Indonesian ferry runs out of fuel Reports say Pelni's Jetliner stalled off Bau Bau as tanks ran dry. UK P&I Club reveals injury claims of $155m Protection-and-indemnity body gives advice on how to prevent painful slips, trips and falls onboard. HMM shareholders taking capital-reduction haircut Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun, Hyundai Elevator and Hyundai Global losing $372m as holdings cut by 82% in refinancing. MOL capesize comes to the rescue of six Bulk carrier controlled by Japanese giant brings to safety stranded castaways off Indonesia. Hanjin: rate-cut talks still in early stages Korean owner responds to report it has not yet made much progress in vital cost-saving negotiations. Nautilus: UK fleet stats call for action UK maritime trade union is worried about underlying trends for British shipping. Boa Offshore adds more bonds Norwegian offshore owner buys back another $2m of issue due in 2018. Havila seals PSV deals with Statoil, Total Restructuring offshore vessel owner secures employment for two of its vessels with oil majors. St Helena heading to Channel Islands? Alderney expresses interest in using Royal Mail ship rendered obsolete by airport. Noble Group plans discounted rights issue Richard Elman also set to stand down as executive chairman of major dry bulk charterer. Marine MLPs mount share price recovery Recovery in the oil price and fears about distribution cuts fading are driving up share prices.

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JUNE 3, 2016
FMC praises West Coast terminal effort to ease VGM compliance Commentary: Windmills, world trade and the environment Power Edison looks to deliver batteries by truck, rail or barge HMM reduces ownership stake of affiliates U.S. trade deficit trending down Global food-import bill to tumble to 7-year low Executive Moves: SCCC, XPO Logistics and ICS UASC: Owners 'generally supportive' of merger discussions with Hapag-Lloyd Maersk to transport aluminum for Russian producer FTR: Class 8 orders stabilize after fourth-month decline U.S. to ban trade of ivory across state lines AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic slide continues in May West Coast terminals to continue weighing containers after July 1 SOLAS implementation Bezos: Amazon looking to supplement parcel carriers, not replace them

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JUNE 3, 2016
West Japan/Tokyo Bay 380 CST bunker fuel spread narrows on ample supply in West Japan Poor demand in West Japan. Spain's Enagas, Barcelona push port as future LNG hub One jetty will be adapted for LNG bunkering. TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO for June 21-23 The buyer was Gulf Petrochem. Singapore fuel oil stocks hit all-time high amid slower demand for cargoes Breaking previous high of 31 million barrels in May 12-18. SSA's Poulsson elected International Chamber of Shipping chairman Will focus on industry's readiness for IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Ecuador says still in talks with Chinese investors over refinery project The government signed a memorandum of understanding with CNPC and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2012 to seek funding. Oil complex disregards OPEC meeting after US stocks decline NYMEX July crude settled 16 cents higher at $49.17/b. ICE August Brent settled 32 cents higher at $50.04/b US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks drop to lowest since October on import declines

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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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