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November 10, 2016

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Global Port Tracker expects US November container volume to increase 4pc The Alliance unveils network of 31 services covering 75 ports APL expands to launch new Colombia-Kingston feeder service Two ballast water management systems win approval from UN eco committee Major decisions made at MEPC 70 session in London BIFA challenges legitimacy of surcharges levied by shipping lines DB Schenker fined US$2.2m in Germany over 'unclear payments' in Russia K+N expands PharmaChain network offering cold chain logistics in San Juan Greater public education needed to combat threat posed by cybercrime: forum Swissport acquires Skylink to expand presence at Schiphol World's top aircraft manufacturers clamour for China's aviation market Cargojet expands freighter service to Air Canada Cargo to cover Frankfurt

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Allcargo Logistics focused on CSR thru' Avashya Foundation BCHAA delegation discusses key issues with Ministers, officials in New Delhi Changes & challenges are tough on world's ship Masters CMA CGM Group to have largest share in OCEAN ALLIANCE DPD & ITT initiatives give a boost to JN Port in Oct. Job seekers warned against falling prey to agents promising placements in proposed Major Port at Colachel (Enayam) Mumbai Port Trust organises multiple activities during Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 Tolls across National Highways suspended till midnight of Nov. 11 Apprehensions on Trump to prove wrong; India Inc hails his victory: ASSOCHAM ECGC's role crucial in sustaining flow of exports: Commerce & Industry Minister New GST to range from 5 to 28 pc in four-bracket structure

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Car industry supplier PTM awards new contract Switzerland: hustle and bustle before tunnel opens Government pension fund invests in Central Europe Top French honour goes to Turkish CEO Unctad saw it all coming Over 5,000 sqm more for logistics Rail transport trebles in port of Valencia Correction re Giovanni Cavazzana Canada to improve air transport competitiveness Finnlines steaming towards record result in 2016 Extending logistics contract Step further towards Eurasian logistics corridor Icao: more cooperation to make Africa's aviation... Positive consecutive figures for ICTSI in Q3 Russian to head UIC Asia-Pacific regional assembly

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
US flag may find safe harbour under Trump D'Amico loses money in difficult third quarter Marine insurers warned Trump win will hit business Havila Shipping tables new restructuring proposal DS Norden to grow dry cargo business by charters Kolkata Port in a dilemma over DCI's lone price bid for dredging work Minimal turnout by bondholders at Rickmers Maritime's consent solicitation exercise More departures from FSL Trust board over finance chief appointment Pacific Radiance suffers as OSV demand remains weak Insurers fears over future of US-Europe deal as Trump takes presidency Shortsea dry bulk stuck in the doldrums Shipping world digests news of Trump win Yangzijiang claims Chinese shipbuilding crown despite lower profits

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Maersk refines fleet of second-generation Triple-E box ships to carry 20,000 teu Trump: bad for Anglo-Saxons and the dollar, but 'shipping may be a winner' Tougher security pushes US cargo crime gangs towards lower-value loot Expansion the name of the game for major forwarders as Vietnam boom continues World's biggest shipping line feels the pain of anti-trade shift fears Trucking start-up Convoy secures its biggest deal with Unilever

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Lois Zabrocky to head OSG spin off International Seaways Shell Indonesia plant now producing marine lubricants ECSA: EU must make IMO CO2 road map work Marine Log announces Best Ships of 2016 MAN Diesel & Turbo engines for three more cruise ships Wartsila wins five-year cruise ship maintenance contract Damen delivers fast crew supplier for Abu Dhabi operations

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Prophecy and policy In the absence of clear policy, the US president-elect is an unknown quantity for shipping Concordia Maritime blames loss on seasonality, stock levels and new deliveries Unrest in Nigeria hit suezmax tankers in particular Idle box fleet hits new highs Nearly 400 ships awaiting employment, according to latest Alphaliner survey Navig8 Chemical Tankers suffers from weaker spot earnings Third-quarter net profits sharply lower Hail to the chief: Trump could be net positive for shipping Stances on sanctions, fossil fuels, Jones Act all seen as plus points Northern powerhouse joins London cluster Liverpool's Mersey Maritime association to join forces with promotional body Maritime UK Vessel impairment of $147m weighs heavily on OSG result Chief executive Blackley has hopes for the future with International Seaways' spin-off, as top executives are appointed to new entity Trump is 'president of protectionism' says Maersk China boss 'Protectionism is toxic to shipping', Maersk China chairman Tim Smith tells BIMCO conference Port integration offers plenty for Japanese merger MOL, K Line and NYK have much to gain through combining their terminal assets, says Drewry analyst Product tanker rates drop on Colonial Pipeline restart and refinery maintenance Opec says demand for MR product tankers projected to fall sharply over 2015-2020 Anti-globalisation concerns heightened by Trump presidency President Trump's effect on shipping will depend on his ability to follow through on protectionist agenda D'Amico falls victim to challenging third quarter for tankers Despite loss, product tanker market still has strong underlying fundamentals, argues chief executive Fiori Norden focused on 2017 coverage, says Rindbo Norden has tripled time charter coverage for its tanker fleet, in anticipation of weaker 2017 spot market Panamax bulker earnings inch up on winter coal demand Emerging demand in both the Atlantic and Pacific basin supports rates The end of the world as we know it It is not just the US that is going through seismic upheavals Protectionism risk to carriers and forwarders US election result bodes ill for box line recovery Rickmers Maritime postpones bondholders meeting on low turnout Vote on future of $71.9m worth of notes fails to meet minimum 75% threshold to establish a quorum Trump victory creates uncertainty for global trade and shipping Masterbulk chief executive Nick Fisher says Trump could perpetuate US isolationist approach to shipping policies Creditors ask DSME labour union to accept restructuring plan Plan vital in keeping shipbuilder afloat and listed on the Korean stock exchange Asian sea robbery incidents continue to trend lower Out of 64 reported incidents in January-October, 61 were full crimes and three were attempts Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach mull measures to tackle air pollution Public meeting to be held on November 17 Yangzijiang Shipbuilding net profit hit by impairment losses Impairment losses, however, partially offset by subsidy income and foreign exchange-related gains Seaborne shipping experiences slowest growth in six years But longer-term prospects still positive for developing nations, says Unctad Solstad Offshore profits increase in third quarter Norway-listed operator benefited from currency gains

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Breaking of new Charleston port crane could cause delays US importers told to prep for higher trans-Pacific contract rates, less perks US shippers still watching, waiting for truck capacity 'crunch' Three shipping alliances' balanced power to fuel fierce competition Hybrid multipurpose vessel launched for Symphony Shipping Brazilian box ports battle for fruit exports Finnlines books record quarterly profit Breakbulk, projects keep moving on Gulf Rickmers Maritime postpones bond restructuring vote on low turnout Liners push shippers for higher trans-Pacific contract rates Adani Ports gears up to fill doubled Mundra capacity Steel terminal sold at Port of Houston

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Busch pressed as Gener8 shares hit low Scorpio's Robert Bugbee doesn't let the Navig8 boss of easily on why New York VLCC owner lags its NAV. DryShips reports smaller loss and revenue George Economou-led shipowner sees improvement in bottom line as bank talks continue. Eagle reveals signon bonus for new CFO Frank De Costanzo gets $1m worth of restricted stock to vest over five years, plus options. Angelicoussis wants growth, favours VLCCs Greek shipowner leans toward newbuildings as he sees opportunities in dry bulk, tankers and gas. So much for the Trump slump: US stocks rise New York shipping shares move higher in Wall Street rally after Trump victory. Shipping stocks avoid Trump shock Many of New York's better known shipping equities on the rise despite pending arrival of a controversial figure in the White House Wilbur Ross calms shipping's Trump fears Billionaire investor and Trump advisor says new US leader's threat to trade practises, world economy has been badly misconstrued. Christian Andersen: Capital markets will be nervous after election Risk capital will be harder to find after Trump win, says Avance Gas president. Focus on costs sees Algoma profit jump Canadian tanker and bulker owner also boosted by yard compensation in third quarter. Lower rates weaken Navig8 Chemical profit Nicolas Busch-led owner also hit by interest costs and depreciation as fleet grew. Let's get on with business, brokers say Donald Trump's election victory ends the uncertainty, so it is time to move on, say leading brokers on both sides of the Atlantic. Let's get on with business, says Fulford-Smith Donald Trump's election victory ends the uncertainty, so it is time to move on, says Affinity Shipping founder. D'Amico posts loss in tough third quarter Weak tanker market turns result red, but Italian owner says it still made a profit over the first nine months. Seasonality dents Concordia's result Kim Ullman-led tanker owner turns red in the third quarter as it succumbs to market volatility. OSG reveals spin-off's management squad Jeffrey Pribor will serve as CFO next to CEO Lois Zabrocky as the company turns red in Q3. Pac Rad sells out of Australian JV Singaporean owner exits joint business with Perth-based Westsea Marine. Bank of Ireland winds down shipping business Irish lender wants out of maritime sector, while South African bank puts away its chequebook. Trump win shows not all disruptions are digital Nils Aden of ER Schiffahrt and Harry Vafias of StealthGas reflect on Donald Trump's rise to power. Lenders slam Swissco plan; rigs face arrest Singaporean company faces mounting pressure as it fails to win sufficient support to restructure. 'Business as usual' for tankers Despite shock of Trump victory, tanker players remain largely unmoved. Yang Ming posts $144m loss in third quarter Red ink worsens for Taiwanese owner as revenue falls. Great Eastern snaps up aframax duo Buying spree continues for Indian tanker and bulker player. Finnlines boosts profit again in third quarter Ro-ro company makes more in the third quarter and reduces debt at the same time. Norden loss smaller than forecast Danish owner sells tanker pair as it looks to cut exposure to the weakening market. Impairments push GC Rieber to loss Norwegian offshore specialist books big charge after selling seismic survey ships to new joint venture. Havila tries for final $586m refinancing Norwegian owner says restructuring plan is last chance to reach consensus with all stakeholders. RMT adjourns bond meeting on low turnout Singapore-listed container leasing company failures to attract sufficient investors to crucial meeting. Asian maritime stocks slide on Trump lead Fears over Republican's anti-trade stance sends investors in shipping heading for the door. Yangzijiang's net profit plummets by 55% Giant Chinese shipbuilder secures only seven small containership newbuildings in third quarter. Oversupply dampens chemical market outlook China's reduced demand and increasing domestic production also set to impact sector, says Drewry.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
CBP discovers bugs, eggs inside 360 boxes of papayas U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston found multiple egg masses... SGX completes acquisition of Baltic Exchange Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) has officially completed its acquisition of the Baltic Exchange Ltd., "bringing together complementary streng... GIC purchases European logistics real estate developer for $2.6b GIC Private Ltd., formerly known as Government of Singapore Investment Corp., will purchase logistics real estate developer P3 Logistics Pa... WTO sets up panel for U.S. in China raw materials trade dispute The World Trade Organization (WTO)has agreed with the United States to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine China's export dutie... Executive Moves: CSX, Target and the European Sea Ports Organization CSX has named Michael Rutherford vice president-industrial products,effective immediately. He will lead all sales and marketing activities ... AIIS: U.S. steel exports, imports decline in September U.S. steel exports and imports were sluggish in September, according to recent data released by the American Institute for International St... Dunavant adds China operation, Alabama customs broker Dunavant Global Logistics Group has opened an operation in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, expanding its presence in the Chinese market. At the sa... Port of Vancouver seeks partner for terminal investment The Port of Vancouver in Washington state is soliciting a concession for companies interested in designing, building and operating a marine... Expeditors posts drop in earnings, revenues amid higher volumes Global logistics company Expeditors International reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $108 million for the third quarter ...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Argentinian bunker volatility may continue into Southern Hemisphere summer: sources IFO 380 CST in Buenos Aires was assessed at $332/mt on Wednesday, based on indications, unchanged from Tuesday, but 7.78% lower than a three-month high of $360/mt reached last week. Just over two weeks ago, on October 26, the price was assessed at $320/mt. Crude rallies off lows to settle higher after US election NYMEX December crude settled 29 cents higher at $45.27/b after falling to $43.07/b overnight. ICE January Brent settled up 32 cents at $46.36/b, off an intraday low of $44.40/b. Trump's plan positive for fossil fuels, but short on details - In upset, Trump becomes 45th president of US - Clear view of energy landscape under Trump lacking - Nationalism, climate skepticism bode well for oil, gas - Ability to save coal industry may be exaggerated US' OSG looks to strengthen hand by spinning off international tanker business Effective November 30, OSG will spin off its international crude and refined products tanker business into a new company, International Seaways. INTERVIEW: Torm rejects LNG bunkers as a 2020 solution for tankers Scrubbers may be an option for the company's newer tankers, head of bunker department says Widening contango could trigger floating storage demand for crude: traders The contango between first and third-month ICE Brent futures stood around $2.07/b on Wednesday at 4:20 pm Singapore time (0820 GMT) External: Wired Bunkering Severe bunker shortage to cause sulfur non-compliance: IBIA "This is a massive undertaking. It is not something that can happen overnight." FACTBOX: Energy impacts of Trump's surprise US presidential victory - Letting markets decide what lands to drill - Dismantling US EPA for over-regulating industry - 'America first' approach to trade policy FUTURES 3: Crude takes a hit as Trump wins race to White House FUTURES 2: NYMEX slides more than 3% as polls show Trump leading

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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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