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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

October 17, 2016

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A-E rate up 8pc to US$755/TEU, off 3.1pc to Med ports BIMCO hits UN's 0.5pc marine sulphur cap timing as 'irresponsible' MSC goes it alone, resuming transpac loop October 28 without Maersk TraPac 14-year lease would boost Port of Oakland container capacity Conference told expanded Panama Canal yet to fill box ship transit goals Boxship values plunge further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing China is keen to strike trade deal with post-Brexit Britain PSA International invests in Chinese Yangtze rail container terminal network Multipurpose shipping sector unlikely to recover before '18: Drewry ICTSI inaugurates Basra Gateway Terminal expansion area Court to rule on whether government alone can trigger Brexit Article 50 Globelink NVOCC Phils Inc sets up new branch in Philippines DP World Mundra sets crane productivity record on Maersk vessel Canadian Pacific says its ready to move Canada's delayed grain crop Cathay posts 7.1pc rise in September cargo volume, but yields slip Cathay discards bright forecast to conduct critical review of challenges London Heathrow cargo grows 5.9pc in September to 126,109 tonnes Sparks fly as supply chain players fret over start-ups and disrupters

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OCTOBER 16, 2016
Avvashya CCI Logistics handles project logistics of refinery water treatment plant in Oman Cosco Shipping bullish on India, says Capt. Xu Lirong, Chairman MOL launches biannual vessel safety campaign Germany to collaborate with India to improve rail connectivity of ports Forwarders welcome signs of movement on expanding UK air cargo capacity NACFS elects office-bearers for 2016-18 Forex reserves see steep fall Govt reaffirms support to exporters Rosneft & investment consortium led by Trafigura sign agreements to acquire 98 pc in Essar Oil BRICS Trade Ministers stress on enhanced economic partnership Containerised trade of BRICS seeing healthy growth

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Mid-60s operating ratio is longer term target New logistics terminal in southern Germany Greater scale in railfreight markets New Asia-Pacific northwest service launched Removing obstacles 200 hybrid electric vehicles added Peel Ports hires Harvey and Hinton Gecas gets launch customer for B737-800NG P2F conversion Another industrial logistics site at port of Duisburg Order from Colombia Contract for 96 more hinterland transports WACO's Saudi Arabia member announces new name Tangier Med first Pers certified port in Morocco Two more air cargo boosts for Leipzig airport

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Bomin in U-turn on LNG fuel Ship detained off Australia for MLC breaches NYK and 'K' Line enhance car carrier services to Vietnam New round of job cuts for Royal IHC's Dutch workforce Not all Asia-bound VLGCs using expanded Panama Canal Hanjin Shipping has close to 4,000 creditors CG Rieber and Rasmussengruppen join forces to weather offshore sector storm Tramp owners stare down the abyss as boxship oversupply gets worse and worse Falling level of maritime attacks prompts optimism Japan yard orders down in September Perisai Petroleum declares insolvency, Ezra Holdings to monitor situation Hurricane hit to Bahamas will force lengthy 2M diversions

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Creditors chase supply chain operators 'overpaid' before National Air Cargo bankruptcy Cargolux appoints Bannerman as EVP & CFO Silver lining for carriers may be in sight as clouds over Asia-N Europe rates begin to clear Court orders sale of Hanjin's Asia-US network and other assets to pay debts China's major logistics companies seek listings to compete with global rivals Government urges Kenya Airways pilots not to strike Peel Ports adds Rachel Hinton and Amanda Harvey to management team Delta posts profit despite rising expenses - but cargo plummets

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
MARAD looks at Merchant Marine "shipboard climate" Cat to power four Carnival LNG-fueled cruise ships Euronav makes two newbuild VLCCs a year younger Spill from grounded Kirby ATB threatens BC clam beds Wartsila to power Mediterranean's first gas-fueled ferry ONR sponsors barnacle busting hydrogel research

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
TraPac planning major expansion of Oakland operations Agreement to almost double the size of its existing terminal could come before the end of the month Olympic Ship to get $61m from Norwegian investors Investment by unknown consortium hinges on Olympic's ability to make debt restructuring deal UK Chamber can stay with Ecsa despite Brexit, Verhoeven pledges Leaving European Union is no bar to membership, secretary-general confirms Hanjin New York arrest sets no precedent for creditors, Ince confirms Action solely in relation to casualty claims, says law firm Changing Chinese trade pattern 'to cut need for big boxships' Michel Looten says shipping lines will be operated more in shorter trade lanes in future Frontline terminates four VLCC newbuilds at STX Offshore Tanker giant to focus on buying resales and on-the-water assets Visa 'train crash' arrives at British seafarer training academies International students sent home as Home Office refuses three-year visas Transpacific spot rates hit year high Mid-month GRIs prove a success, while there is mixed news for Asia-Europe carriers Global crime at sea shows third-quarter third fall Dryad Maritime reports decrease in security incidents but warns of rise in the Gulf of Guinea during fourth quarter Sale and leasebacks help owners ride out storm Concordia Maritime chief and others are eager to access alternative methods of financing as dark clouds loom Brics 'to bounce back in 2017' Maersk forecasts increased trade between emerging economies Marco Polo pushes back $36m note payment to 2019 Company will pay 1.5% interest for next three years with a shipyard in Indonesia placed as a security Schedule set for Hanjin Asia-US assets sale Potential buyers to be allowed to conduct due diligence, deadlines set for letters of interest and offers Euronav to delay delivery of VLCC pair Resale vessels pushed back to first quarter of 2017 Size cannot determine our fate, says Yang Ming chairman Bronson Hsieh will lead the company to diversify its business CMA CGM picks Michel Delville as new finance chief Delville was previously chief financial officer at the Saft Group JES's auditor issues disclaimer of opinion Shipbuilding firm's financial statements not in order Swiber to subscribe to Vallianz rights issue Move intended to offset outstanding debt owed by Vallianz First Chinese teapot-owned VLCCs start crude shipments China's Shandong Landbridge Group becomes first independent oil refiner to own VLCCs Vard buys firm to boost its aquaculture vessel building Storvik Aqua acquired for $4.3m Brokers form new group to spur metals derivatives trading New group sees opportunities for steel mills and end-users to get involved

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Brazil shipping industry joins forces to amend port law Teamsters union wins elections at two XPO facilities Hanjin collapse hits US import volumes Crowley, Miami airport plan ocean-air transshipment of perishables Hanjin ships head to NY-NJ as lawyers squabble Trans-Pacific spot rates rise on GRI hopes TraPac to nearly double size of Oakland terminal Zim to add Asia service to Prince Rupert High costs, weak demand slice truckload carrier's profit Russia plans new fee for border crossings Liner asset writedowns could top $35 billion Dutch flower traders provide glimpse of Brexit consequences Top Indian port expands program to speed exports Kuehne + Nagel exec: 3PLs shouldn't fear supply chain disruptors Asia-Europe spot rate slide arrested as China holidays end

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Polemis picks up capesize bulker from NYK Greek owner believed to have bought SWS built bulker from Japanese firm. Analysts positive on Golar's MLP 'reset' Golar's change in payout plan benefits both parent and subsidiary, analysts say. VLCC spot rates continue to edge higher Vessel availability dips well below average as spot market continues upward trend. Ocean Yield cuts last ethylene ship in Sinopacific series Oslo-listed owner says cancelled newbuilding will not be replaced at another yard. UBS says other owners may delay VLCCs Slippage a common tactic anyway, report says, but newbuilding orderbook high. Modern bulker faces Namibia auction High court asks for submissions as to why it shouldn't sell off 2009-built vessel. Local investors give Olympic $61m boost A maritime consortium is willing to help the Stig Remoy-led company with its restructuring. Sainty Marine warns on bankruptcy Chinese yard admits "high possibility" restructuring will fail. Norwegian suffers downgrade on pricing Wedbush Securities cuts cruiseship owner to 'neutral' from 'outperform' as signs of market weakness grow. Frontline confirms STX VLCC order axe John Fredriksen-led owner will get its money back with funds directed to new investments. Boxship owners must control order appetite Shipbroker Affinity says low newbuilding prices should not tempt companies back to yards. ITF: Boskalis' plans disproportionate Report issued on behalf of workers' union denounces Dutch dredging giant's job cuts. Layups continue as PSV rates spike Steady fixing and removal of ships is boosting earnings in the North Sea. Hanjin Shipping 'contacts buyers' over sale Korean owner reportedly taps up Maersk and MSC over disposal of Asia-US operations. Pan Ocean sends large bulker for scrap South Korean owner continues its efforts to dispose of 1990s built tonnage. Kirby tug spills oil after sinking A small ship owned by US company runs aground off Canada and reportedly leaks fuel. Eidesvik and CGG tear up charter Norwegian owner says Viking Vision has been in layup since July. Marco Polo stretches debt maturity date Singapore-listed company wins unanimous support for its restructuring plan. Swiber tries to strike Vallianz debt deal Restructuring Singapore owner wants to make use of subscription rights in rival's share issue. EMGS cutting staff costs by 20% Seismic survey vessel operator wants to reduce expenses as activity falls. Was Georgiopoulos pushed out at Genco? Conflicting accounts surface over whether Georgiopoulos left Genco over disappointment with backers or was forced out. CMA CGM names new chief financial officer Changing of the guard at French liner giant as Michel Sirat calls time after five years in the role. Manhattan selling bulk of tug and barge fleet Weaker demand for Indonesian coal prompts resource company to make asset disposal. Braemar shares hit new 52 week low UK shipbroker's stock falls to levels not seen since May 2012 on concerns over poor markets. Bugbee developing a taste for SALT Company president continues to vacuum up shares in US-listed Scorpio Bulkers. MMP: Toss AMO's APL Guam lawsuit In battle between US unions over containership jobs, MMP says AMO should keep its complaints within union processes.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
K+N lands Belcorp contract Beauty and cosmetic products maker Belcorp, which has a sales network throughout Latin America, has hired Kuehne + Nagel to manage its inte... GAO pumps the brakes on mandatory ECP A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging the Department of Transportation to reconsider its mandate for electr... Hanjin Shipping assets put up for sale The Seoul Central District Court confirmed Friday that it will put up a public notice of sale for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US network and wil... TraPac to nearly double the size of its Oakland terminal TraPac, LLC has reached an agreement to nearly double its marine terminal size at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, Calif.-based TraPac pla... SCFI surges 9.8 percent The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.8 percent since two weeks ago, from a reading of 707.68 to a reading of 776.93. No ... Canada launches $55m rail safety program The Canadian government is launching a $55 million program aimed at improving railroad safety across the country, Transport Canada said in ... U.S. import, export prices tick up in September The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday the price indexes for both U.S. imports and exports in September inched up from the p... Tradepoint Atlantic signs real estate deal with Atlantic Forest Products Atlantic Forest Products, a wholesale distributor of building materials, has signed a long-term lease at Tradepoint Atlantic. Tradepoint A... FedEx Freight rolls out new CNG fleet FedEx Corp.'s less-than-truckload subsidiary is rolling out a new fleet of trucks powered by compressed natural gas, the company said in a ... CORRECTION: Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity The Sept. 19 AS Daily news report "Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity" incorrectly stated that Haag-Lloyd ordered all 5,750 refr... U.S. lifts more trade sanctions against Cuba The U.S. government announced on Friday another round of amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regul... U.S. seeks to end China's export restraints on 11 raw materials The United States on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization (WTO)to set up a dispute settlement panel to examine and put a final end t... Port of Liverpool gains HGV refueling station A new 24-hour heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station is currently being constructed at the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports Group said Tu...

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Crude slips as dollar rises; NYMEX Nov holds above $50/b NYMEX November crude settled 9 cents lower at $50.35/b. ICE December Brent settled 8 cents lower at $51.95/b. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Nigeria hands 2016 oil lifting contracts to six additional traders: NNPC five new beneficiaries of the oil lifting contracts were Chinese firm Sinopec, India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Masters Energy, Sacoil Energy Resources and Strategic Fuel Fund TANKERS: KEY ASIA AFRAMAX FREIGHT UP 24% ON DAY TO THREE-MONTH HIGH Platts assessed the key Aframax Indonesia-Japan voyage up 17.5 Worldscale points on the day to w90 basis 80,000 mt External: Wired Bunkering INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil gears up to face challenge of new emissions control rules To meet new environmental regulations, oil and gas major ExxonMobil was developing additional fuels INTERVIEW: Nasdaq eyes Asia for expanding freight, energy business FUTURES: Oil rangebound as spectre of OPEC deal overshadows US data FUTURES : Crude holds steady in Asia amid mixed EIA stocks data FACTBOX : Russia has history with OPEC, but it's complicated Russia, the world's second biggest oil producer behind the US, has said it was ready to join a coordinated output freeze with OPEC Brent-Dubai EFS, rising VLCC rates hamper crude arbitrage to Asia

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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