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March 16, 2016

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CKYHE Alliance to reorganise Europe service network to rationalise capacity Moody's degrades HK to 'negative' as fears of Beijing meddling grow IRISL's ranking jumps to 22nd place as sanctions lose their teeth Hutchison's Oman port lifts million tons a in 2015, 4 ZPMC cranes arrive Panalpina profit slips 0.3pc to US$88.6 million as revenue falls 16pc Cambodia to speed up Phnom Penh port expansion with infrastructure Virginia Ports February volume 23.9pc to 220,726 TEU after 3 month lull XPO implicated in French criminal case for hiring affordable foreign drivers Demand for lay-ups, warm stacking prompted by low oil prices met by GAC DOJ fines 2 Maersk units US$3.6 million for defrauding Pentagon Trump concedes 45pc China tariff a threat, a negotiating position US regulators seek sleep apnoea tests for truckers, train drivers Mega ships' economies of scale 'tell a tale of diminishing returns' New Dutch-French rail shuttle marked by royal visit to France Hong Kong airport reports 14.9pc drop in February cargo volumes Cathay-Dragonair cargo slips 10.1pc, Chinese New Year shutdown blamed Gatwick's cargo volume plunges 12pc in February to 5,628 tonnes Dhaka chamber calls for quick end to air cargo ban on UK, Oz exports Lufthansa Cargo summer season boasts more flights on bigger planes Pilots applaud ICAO battery ban, but want it extended to frieghters

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MARCH 15, 2016
Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo' Govt lists significant tax incentives for maritime sector proposed in Budget 2016-17 NYK Group, Weathernews & Kozo Keikaku to establish new company for joint development of next-generation shipping & logistics solutions Women Custom Brokers & Freight Forwarders celebrate Women's Day by introducing themselves to Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs Sanjeev Behari Maharashtra to prevent hurdles in mango exports Oilmeals exports down this fiscal ...recognised as 'Best Tourist Friendly Harbour' Chennai Port slashes THC & haulage charges for 3 months to increase rail share between Chennai & Bangalore Allcargo to set up Logistics Park in Jhajjar, Haryana JICA inks pact with Centre to provide INR 4,870 cr. for Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Govt likely to re-impose anti-dumping duty on import of Barium Carbonate from China Legal systems as applied in India & the world (Civil & Common)

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How stable are logistics? Railroad registers decreasing personal injury rate Time out to emphasise business in Russia 42 million t moving by blocktrain RCA puts "cool express" on rails Cargo handling - increasingly digital in Frankfurt MOL preparing marine academy in Philippines Strong shoulders for plethora of extra tasks 500 new HGVs for Austrian logistics company Impairments versus positive trends More durable and fire-resistant airfreight containers XPO supporting UK food retailer Kitschler takes on leadership role in Dortmund Camion Transport expanding in Schaffhausen

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MARCH 15, 2016
Liquidation looms if Paragon bond exchange fails Paragon Shipping CEO Michael Bodouroglou has explicitly warned that if bondholders do not accept an offer to exchange notes for equity by the 18 March deadline, the next step may be liquidation and "zero recovery" for investors. The interest payment grace period on... VLCC rates remain firm and outlook encourages, but shares languish Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained firm after ending last week in the region of USD90,000 per day or double the level of the week before. However, share prices of many listed tanker... Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances Cyprus-based rig owner Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances by offering a convertible bond, raising fresh equity and by changing the terms and conditions of existing bonds and loans, the company said in a statement. The plans call for the issue of a subordinated convertible bond of... DNV GL plans a "tight ship" for a slow year DNV GL has warned that it must now "run a tight ship" to survive the multiple challenges facing the oil and gas and shipping industries. Speaking to the press in London recently, CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said that... Containers - the wait is over Following the beaching of MSC Napoli in 2007 all the containers removed from the ship were weighed. About 660 containers had remained dry and, of these, 137 were found to be more than 3 tonnes different from the declared weight. The largest single difference was 20 tonnes, and the total weight... Low bunkers, strong intra-Asia trade drive SITC profit up 19% Solid trade growth between China and Southeast Asia and low bunker fuel prices offset falling freight rates and revenue at Hong Kong-listed container line SITC, lifting the regional container line to a 19% net profit in 2015 compared to the... Golar LNG delays FLNG work at Keppel Golar LNG, the LNG shipping entity in John Fredriksen's empire, is pushing back work to convert two of three LNG vessels into floating LNG vessels. In July 2014, December 2014 and July 2015, Golar LNG contracted with Singapore's Keppel Corporation to convert its existing... Hanjin Shipping aims for USD420.7 million in savings to tap government fund Eyeing assistance from the South Korean government's shipping fund, Hanjin Shipping is planning more extensive debt restructuring to create KRW500 billion (USD420.7 million) in aggregate savings by 2021. This would be done through lay-offs and reducing other operating expenses. The company is also hoping... 'K' Line decides against early charterhire cancellations Japanese carrier 'K' Line has told IHS Fairplay that it has eschewed early cancellations of bulk carriers on long-term charters, opting to take a slightly different route from its compatriot peers Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line. 'K' Line, which... China reports notice to restart USD1.4 billion Colombo port city China said the investors involved in the controversial USD1.4 billion port city project in Sri Lanka were informed in a letter by the Sri Lankan government that construction on the project could recommence immediately following its suspension in March of 2015 and again in February of this year. Chinese state-media said... Qube-Brookfield bid for Australia's biggest container terminal gets the nod Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure won the approval of Asciano to jointly acquire Australia's largest container terminal business, Patrick, for AUD2.915 billion (USD2.17 billion) on 15 March 2016. Asciano announced the new deal to the Australian stock exchange as part of an AUD12 billion takeover and carve up of its port... Singapore bunker sales down in February Singapore's bunker sales for February 2016 has fallen to 3.5 million tonnes, down 16% from January's sales volume of 4.2 million tonnes, based on the preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). However, the sales volume in February 2016 was a 3% year-on-year (y/y) increase from 3.4... More shipping companies seek to drop public listings Greece's Dragnis family is seeking to buy the remaining ships of Goldenport Holdings, a company the family took public on the London Stock Exchange a decade ago. It is the third public shipping company to opt for privatisation in the past three months. In...

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MARCH 15, 2016
Scottish whisky shippers on the rocks as dock workers at Grangemouth launch strike Disaster predicted at Rotterdam from new container weight verification regime Analysis - how long before CMA CGM heads to the stock market? Australian logistics giant Asciano to be broken up in $6.8bn takeover Lufthansa eyes Iranian market US Army truck test could accelerate autonomous driving XPO Logistics UK plans to offer 120 apprenticeships CARU Containers acquires Fine Link in Shanghai and Hong Kong

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MARCH 15, 2016
Vard gets LOI for four expedition cruise ships GulfMark settles dispute over newbuild Jones Act PSVs Maersk units to pay $3.6 million civil penalty IHI sheds stake in Brazilian shipyard EAS Optimarin wins "potentially huge" BWTS agreement Celebrity Cruises to acquire Galapagos operator Kawasaki and Shell team on liquefied hydrogen ships Fatigue blamed in tanker grounding

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MARCH 15, 2016
Icelandair boosting service to Portland International Airport Mitsui celebrates groundbreaking of Philippine merchant marine academy Coast Guard honors man for saving drowning teen Department of Transportation announces infrastructure project financing program General Dynamics NASSCO nets vessel maintenance contract

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MARCH 15, 2016
Maersk takes over Danish broker Lanic The pair will focus on synergies in dry bulk amid dire market VLCC spot rates surge on discharge delays in Asia Delays in Asia tighten up the spot market for the big 2m barrel crude tankers, although charterers managed to shave a few dollars off vessel earning power on Tuesday Charterers and owners must work together to resolve chemtanker age impasse Charterers demand young ships, but owners are not paid enough by charterers to invest significantly in modern chemical tankers TEN posts sharp increase in profits Tanker market to stay 'in healthy territory' says Tsakos Maritime industry joins push to curb illegal wildlife trade Buckingham Palace Declaration targets hotspot routes and ports used by traffickers Little joy for owners in charter market Feeder sector the only bright spark in an otherwise gloomy affair Liberia calls for ballast water treatment systems extension Proposal to change recently agreed IMO Assembly resolution amending compliance dates opposed by Japan Supramax rates near two-month highs on rising cargo demand Market gains optimism on the back of increased steel and cement shipments Bumi Armada takes legal action against Woodside for contract termination Malaysian company looking to claim damages from Woodside in Australian court INTTRA calls for more preparedness ahead of box weighing rule Shippers seek clarity on cut-off dates for VGM submission, INTTRA says IBIA joins Trident Alliance in raising concerns over global sulphur cap Both organisations to push jointly for full compliance with sulphur limits across industry HMM swings to loss Carrier debt ratio hits 2,007% MOL appoints chief country representatives for Asia and Oceania New positions allow MOL to tailor transportation services to meet respective countries' needs Sinotrans Shipping losses widen to $81.5m Group to enter liquefied natural gas Arctic shipping business in order to diversify risk China Cosco appoints Deng Huangjun as new chief financial officer Mr Deng is also deputy managing director at Cosco Pacific Moody's downgrades Adani Abbot Point Terminal Pressure in coal sector could see more counterparty contracts not renewed or subject to early termination

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MARCH 15, 2016
XPO strengthens position in UK retail sector Despite low diesel prices, UPS invests in natural gas stations, tractors Shipper coalition urges PMA, ILWU to begin contract extension talks Flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi suspends KCS intermodal service US Coast Guard downplays SOLAS confusion to Congress Japan sets SOLAS container weight error margin Cochin harbor trucker strike ends Rickmers posts higher revenue, earnings - and bottom line loss Russia preps containerized rail corridors from Far East to China Newark mayor seeks federal investigation of ILA hiring Allcargo Logistics plans new inland hub in India Alibaba logistics unit lands $1.5 billion in fundraising drive Automated freight rate platforms reel in big names

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MARCH 15, 2016
Gener8 Maritime delivers in-line result New York-listed tanker owner reports $45.5m in net income, just as analysts predicted. CLdN inks order for up to six ro-ros in Croatia European shortsea specialist books two firm ships at Uljanik and four options. GulfMark settles PSV spat with BAE Systems Agreement ends arbitration over delayed vessels and frees offshore vessel owner from capital commitments. Leadership change at Odfjell Terminals Tank storage arm of Norwegian chemical tanker owner appoints Vopak's Erkelens as CEO. Anchor-handler scrapping fell in 2015 Figures from Banchero Costa reveal the need for more vessels to be sent to breakers to balance weak market. Golar LNG Partners downgraded by DNB MLP sees rating cut after spike in market value since late January. Detained boxship to be scrapped Veteran Greek vessel that lost power off France has reached the end of the road. Seanergy eyes acquisition opportunities Bulker owner says quality tonnage is available at historically low prices as it swings to 2015 loss. Lindblad adds $45m to Credit Suisse loan Nasdaq-listed cruiseship group extends credit facility as it falls to loss in fourth quarter. GasLog adds an extra $100m to shelf New York-listed LNG owner takes shelf filing in line with MLP. Tsakos Energy: best result this decade New York-listed tanker owner rides strong market to a fivefold increase in annual net income. VLCC rates race to 'pretty exciting' levels No reason for this market not to remain tight, Paddy Rodgers says. Global Ship Lease buys bonds worth $28.4m New York-listed boxship owners completes offer to repurchase notes in order to cut its debt. Fatigue blamed for Canadian tanker grounding Master ordered port turn but helmsman continued to apply starboard rudder, accident report finds. Celebrity snaps up Galapagos cruise duo Royal Caribbean brand buys vessels to expand operations to the famous islands. HMM's 2015 loss hits $525m Restructuring Korean shipowner racked up large part of annual deficit in final quarter. Post 2000 built boxship brace heading for scrap Containership pair sold for demolition in Bangladesh, sources say. Uni-Tankers looks to grow after refinancing Chemical tanker owner strikes debt reduction deal with Danske Bank and gets $30m cash injection. IHI pulls out of Brazilian yard Japanese group transfers all of its equity in shipbuilder to domestic shareholders. Greek fleet growth continues at troubled time New high of of 4,092 vessels seen in 2015, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee figures show. Pacific Basin keeps eye on distressed deals Bulker owner says inflection point will come from unexpected factors as latest downturn drags beyond 1970s and 1980s depression. Faulty piping caused Istra Ace spill US Coast Guard's investigation reveals reason behind leak of heavy fuel in Los Angeles. Seaspan yard wins $49m newbuild finance Canadian shipbuilder receives state cash to construct research and supply ships. Shetland Line loses $18m ferry case Scottish owner had sued government over award of £243m contract to Serco in 2012. Marathon drops down inland marine business to MLP The fourth largest refiner in the US to receive $600m worth of stock for tug and barge fleet. Singapore container volumes continue to slide Weak Asia-Europe trade and liner alliances shake-up take their toll on box throughput. China seeks more crude oil imports from Nigeria Potential boost for suezmax tankers as China looks to increase imports from West Africa. YZJ passed on 40% of orders over payment terms Chinese shipbuilder said to have adopted "unwavering stance" in face of weak shipping markets.

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MARCH 15, 2016
Teijin Aramid partners with MACRO Industries UPS invests in compressed natural gas tractors, fueling stations IBIA joins forces with Trident Alliance FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications Peru to fully open market to U.S. beef exports CARU Containers acquires Chinese container trader Newark, N.J. mayor asks for federal investigation into longshore hiring Trade protectionism becomes a dominant theme in presidential campaign Transportation stocks rebound after rocky start to 2016 MOL car carrier suspected of leaking fuel in LA harbor Maersk experiments with drones for deliveries, inspections HMM commences China Thailand Express Florida increases funding for port projects Port of Virginia box volume soars 24% in February U.S. import, export prices decline in February VersaCold to acquire refrigerated road transport company BNSF aims to help shippers find shovel-ready industrial properties Troy Container Line launches new services GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL Executive Moves: ILWU, Port of Seattle and Americold Ag shipper associations support USCG's stance on container weight regulations

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MARCH 15, 2016
Ireland: Suppliers, ships liable to fines up to Eur12.7 million for breach of MARPOL Annex VI Offenses under EU sulfur regulations liable to fines up to Eur300,000. Platts acquires Commodity Flow The purchase helps extend Platts trade flow analytical capabilities. TRADER NOTE: London-based KPI Bridge Oil bunker trader relocates to Denmark The Dane says returning will help him be closer to clients. TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 15,000 mt fuel oil for Mar 29-31 Tender closes March 15.

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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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