BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

February 18, 2016

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Maersk announces raft of general rate increases worldwide CMA CGM levy Asia-Europe rate hikes headhaul and backhaul March 1 -15 EU bans GRIs more than 31 days' ahead, will allow prices to fall, but not rise Cosco-CMA CGM plan with OOCL, Evergreen, would wreck most alliances East-west trade imbalance produces ever-rising box repositioning costs Cosco Pacific January volumes rise 0.7pc to 5.8 million TEU Shipbuilding Cosco Corp suffers 2015 net loss of US$407.49 million Georgia-South Carolina to surpass NY/NJ in box volume in 12 years Angry truckers threaten blockade of Le Havre port over eight-hour delays DSV on cusp of UTi take over posts 8.8pc profit increase in 2015 Labour trouble hits box volumes at Nhava Sheva port in January Poll results: 47pc of Canadians oppose China trade deal - 41pc in favour Hanjin puts into Krishnapatnam port for the first time with 3,614-TEUer FedEx takeover on track as TNT swings back in black during fourth quarter Virgin Australia confident of tripling air cargo revenue by mid-2017 Air cargo demand in Asia rises 1.8pc from January to November Lufthansa Cargo load factor off 3.4pc on volume of 1.6 million tonnes Congressional committee approves bill to privatise air traffic control

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
BDP enhances functionality of chemical, life sciences apps IRClass consolidates defence sector relationships at International Fleet Review 2016 SAL Heavy Lift & SAI Maritime celebrate 30-year anniversary States urged to ratify compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes Developing Bangladesh's Payra port on India's radar JSW Infrastructure gets environment clearance to set up all-weather greenfield jetty TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS All 360 toll plazas in India to have e-tolling system by April: Gadkari DICT has become the lifeline of Panipat's shoddy yarn industry Govt clears multiple highway projects India to clock GDP growth of 7.8 pc: Nomura India to engage in trade agreements to boost commerce: Comm Secy China's exports fall 11.2 pc in Jan. CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo opens today

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Increasing slowly but steadily Emons runs trains from North Sea ports to Leipzig/Halle Sing Post sheds shares in GD Express Highest shipment growth rate for five years Etihad happy with Indian partner Bifa's air cargo laurels for Trans Global Opening new chapter for shipping price policy Management of new life-science hub in safe hands No truck traffic between Russia and Ukraine Port of Antwerp reinforces rep team in Germany 100th B787 built in North Charleston Consequences of Tianjin incident far-reaching? ISO certification for Russian rail manufacturer Crane Worldwide appoints UK sales director Zeebrugge hooked up to Fjord Line network USA and Cuba to restore scheduled air services DSV holds stone-laying ceremony

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Anthem for cruise shipping It's interesting to read online opinions about whether cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, which encountered severe weather in the Atlantic last month, was an accident waiting to happen or a professionally-controlled escape from tragedy. Clearly the range of views is diverse. One report confirmed that the Super Bowl enthusiasts were... Comment: Bulker scrapping spike highlights sector woes January 2016 has seen a remarkable increase in dry bulk vessels being recycled in comparison to January 2015's figures. The bulk shipping sector is in trouble. After the steady rise in freight rates through 2004 to the 2008 peak, the industry has been in... Fourteen crew missing after cargo ship sinks off Indonesia Fourteen seafarers are missing after an Indonesia-flagged cargoship sank in the Arafura Sea off Asmat, Indonesia. The 577 dwt Azula, built in 1992, is managed by Indonesia-based Berlian Samudra Pacific and was underway from Surabaya heading to Asmat in the Papua Province of Indonesia carrying... Captain of 'death ship' takes stand in Australia The former captain of Sage Sagittarius, dubbed the 'death ship' by Australian media, took the stand at the Sydney inquest into the death of two crewmen on the NYK coal carrier in 2012. In today's hearing at the Glebe Coroner's... Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding takes over OSV orders Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has taken over the construction of four offshore support vessels from its subsidiary which has been struggling to complete the work. MES, whose yards are in Tamano and Chiba, said it would be taking over the work from Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair,... Hyundai HI considers IPO for Hyundai Oilbank Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, has today reported to Korea Exchange that it is considering an IPO for its oil refining arm, Hyundai Oilbank, in response to rumours that it was going to sell the business to reduce its debts. At 31 December 2015... How Nigeria can fulfil its maritime potential Nigeria's maritime sector has received a lot of bad press: allegations of corruption, piracy, oil theft, last year's tanker ban, as well as failing to deliver on key maritime legislation, including the amendments needed to the nation's cabotage laws. Despite this, Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, says he is committed to realising... Sixty million dwt of dry bulk capacity scrap sales in sight for 2016 The pace of demolition sales of dry bulk carriers has accelerated in recent weeks so that if the current pace would be maintained throughout the year, close to 60 million dwt would leave the fleet compared to an estimate of 55.2 million dwt... Market conditions and vessel future earnings force Farstad to book new impairment charge Prevailing market prospects as well as the uncertainty related to the vessels future earnings have led to offshore service vessel owner Farstad Shipping booking a NOK1.094 billion (USD127 million) impairment charge against the value of its fleet in its 4Q15 accounts, which... Singapore launches technical reference for bunker mass flow meters Singapore on 16 February launched the technical reference (TR48) for bunker mass flow metering, aiming to prepare the bunker industry for the mandatory use of mass flow meter system (MFMS) in Singapore port beginning 1 January 2017. The TR48 is a technical document covering a set of core requirements for metering...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Speculation grows over CEVA sale - K+N always on the acquisition trail, but would drive a hard bargain Container shipping shake-up as CMA CGM, China Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen plan new alliance Container shipping pricing set for major change, consigning the suspect GRI to a watery grave TNT reports €57m fourth-quarter operating income MIT and Ningbo establish supply chain education centre First Silk Road train arrives in Tehran from China Cabin crew chief takes over as head of worldwide sales for SwissWorldCargo

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
GD Electric Boat gets mods to two Navy awards Transpolar shipping routes could open by 2040, or earlier Incat Crowther to design Philippines patrol vessels Jensen provides engineering for fishing vessel conversion Roxtec launches light weight, non-weld pipe seal DNV GL and VPS offer new Fuel Analytics solution Wartsila to design advanced dive support vessel Arbitration Tribunal finds for Algoma in shipbuilding case

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Drewry releases latest numbers on container service reliability Department of Homeland Security opens new round of preparedness grants Deal opens air service between US, Cuba Tacoma Port Commissioners eye proposed methanol facility Port Metro Vancouver postponing box truck requirements due date

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Havila to stop finance payments and continue operations during creditor negotiations Fourth-quarter impairments of $161m revealed as 2015 financial results delayed Dry bulk pundits call on owners to show discipline Industry needs to keep up scrapping rate in 2016 just to remain at par, says Allied Shipbroking Teichert predicts spate of KG insolvencies in next few weeks Some tankers doing well, but do not presage widespread return to health, Lloyd Fonds chief executive warns It's a myth that Greek shipowners are not taxed, says maritime lawyer Attorney Christos Timagenis argues special treatment for shipping is not unique to Greece and government must forcefully defend the existing regime Shippers' group to attend FMC meeting AgTC to have its say on Solas container weighing rules American Shipping Co profit fall fuels merger speculation Could this be the year AMSC merges with OSG? Moody's cuts Teekay Corp ratings amid reduced financial flexibility Company faces near term refinancing risks Havila Shipping's revised restructuring proposal falls through Company did not receive required two-thirds majority approval from bondholders Shandong Shipping embarks on management reshuffle Company adopts contract administration for senior management Farstad Shipping to incur $127m impairment charge for fourth quarter of 2015 Company in drive to cut administrative expenses at Aalesund office Tanker Investments launches offer to buy back 1.1m shares Offer represents 5.2% premium to Tuesday's closing share price Viking Offshore & Marine swings to a loss on impairment charge But revenue rises on contributions from asset chartering segment New mega alliance may be looming to challenge 2M lead CMA CGM and China Cosco in talks to form "CCEO" alliance with Evergreen and OOCL TEN increases quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.08 Dividend rise supported by major oil companies' demand for long-term time charters

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Obama's funding request leaves some ports out in cold Charleston first in US to suggest SOLAS weighing as service Labor activism challenges dominant drayage business model Charleston port volume expected to be flat in early 2016 Brazil 'ahead of the game' as SOLAS deadline nears Seattle-Tacoma's year starts with surging traffic Customs change could dethrone St. Petersburg as top Russia port El Faro hearing probes role of Jones Act in loss AirBridgeCargo off to record start for 2016 Chennai Port tackles truck congestion Shipowner Danaos closed 2015 with profit Growing Hazira, India port gets new rail service Grim find for US freighter captain at Harare airport Slow start to 2016 for Cathay as capacity outstrips demand

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Carnival aims to raise $551m in bond drive Euro-denominated bonds to bolster coffers of world's largest cruiseship owner. Ocean Yield sees jump in quarterly profit Lars Solbakken-led company declares ninth dividend increase since July 2013. Is Scorpio Bulkers looking to go private? Annalisa Lolli-Ghetti's revised holding could suggest a new path awaits New York-listed owner. Suezmax spot rates pull back after surge Spot rates retreating this week as VLCCs muscle into West Africa market. Hornbeck sued over chemical exposure HOS Renaissance crewman alleges in $10m complaint that hydrogen sulfide emanated from drilling fluids. IRISL signs MoU with German agent PWL With the first Iranian vessel port calls expected shortly, national carrier finds representative in three countries. Havila vows to fight on as it takes $161m hit Norwegian owner decides to maintain operations as it seeks new deal with creditors in "very challenging" market. Crewman's body found off Malaysia 31-year-old seafarer fell from Fast Offshore Supply ship on Sunday. Diana sends oldest boxship to breakers Nasdaq-listed company picks up over $5m from demolition sale. Guggenheim and Bank of America take a NAP Investment heavyweights emerge as stakeholders in Navios Maritime Midstream Partners. Norstar joins forces with ex-Sokana team Singaporean owner and manager sets up new US venture with Lars Ebbesen and Olav Ekeberg. WFP ship diverted from Yemen Mainport vessel taken to Saudi Arabia in mix-up over paperwork for humanitarian cargo. Bharati Shipyard racks up $133m loss Indian shipbuilder posts bigger deficit in third quarter as revenue remains tiny. Sveaas offers route into WB Chartering Investors in remaining public company given chance to buy back into newly private business. Boa gets full refund from Nantong Mingde Norwegian offshore vessel owner banks remaining 50% of cash owned from cancelled newbuildings. Knutsen aframax grounds off Brazil Norwegian tanker gets stuck on sandbar in bad weather off Sao Sebastiao. Royal Caribbean in $25m buyback move Cruise giant takes latest step in share repurchasing effort. Tanker 'sailed over UK group's wrecked car' Captain of Sirius Shipping's Tellus mistook Viola Beach's vehicle for mass of snow following fatal plunge from Swedish bridge. Wartsila wins dive support vessel contract Finnish company to design "most sophisticated ship" for China's Shanghai Salvage Bureau. CMA CGM, Cosco 'exploring partnership' Alphaliner says Evergreen and OOCL could also be involved in mega-alliance to challenge 2M. 'Death ship' master gives first evidence Sage Sagittarius captain questioned over whereabouts at time of cook's death on bulker. American Shipping Company hikes payout Jones Act tanker owner pledges to continue paying dividends in 2016 despite smaller earnings in Q4. 'Death ship' master gives first evidence at inquest Sage Sagittarius captain questioned over whereabouts at time of cook's death on bulker. Teekay upgrades LNG newbuild into FSU DSME says one of its multiple gas carriers for giant owner will be converted for floating storage. Bonheur hit by $159m impairment Fred Olsen holding company driven to net loss in Q4 despite revenue rise; operating earnings grow. Algoma wins Nantong newbuild fight London panel rules in favour of Canadian owner over trio of contracts signed with bankrupt yard. Danaos returns to profit in Q4 thanks to lower impairments John Coustas-controlled shipowner ends the year in the black despite terrible market conditions. Moody's downgrades Teekay rating and cuts outlook to negative Rating agency says MLP dividend cuts have diminished stand-alone financial flexibility at parent. CMA CGM ramps up NOL share buying French liner giant buying stock in takeover target on an almost daily basis, regulatory filings show. Dynagas aims for more cover as profit dips Fourth-quarter result comes in slightly below expectations as company touts term charter backlog. Tufton Oceanic looking at tanker buys Paulo Almeida explains where the fund manager is looking to deploy its capital.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Industry chimes in on SOLAS container weight regulations CargoSmart: Vessel arrival delays growing at major North American ports Scheduled U.S. cargo flights to Cuba on horizon Port of Virginia's volumes inch up in January SHIFT Freight expands service network Corning partners with K + N FWI: U.S. cargo thefts decline in volume, value in 2015 Report: New ocean carrier "mega-alliance" planned

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Oil futures rise after Iran calls output freeze a 'first step' The oil complex surged Wednesday after Iran called a proposal by Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze output at January levels a "first step." Platts Preview of U.S. EIA Data: Crude stocks expected to build 3.3 million barrels US refining slowdown may prompt product stocks decline. Hamburg 380 CST bunker fuel below Rotterdam on more prompt availability Bunker traders in Hamburg said their port's competitive position may last another day. Tanker Norstar partners to start joint venture at Westport, Connecticut Operations will commence around March. DNV GL, Veritas Petroleum Services launch bunker fuel testing tool for ships Aimed at helping shipowners identify the best locations and suppliers of fuel. Fujairah market may benefit from Singapore's MFM regulation 'We expect mandatory use of mass flow meters will provoke a price increase in Singapore,' says director of bunkers at Cepsa. Poseidon Med II LNG bunkering project advances The Eur53.28 mil project lays out detailed plans to develop LNG bunkering market. N-KOM delivers first liftboat in Qatar The Al Safliya is chartered to Dolphin Energy TANKERS: LR rates on Med-Japan route hit 20-week low: sources Northwest Europe arbitrage window for naphtha has shut. Oil complex weakens despite Saudi Arabia, Russia output agreement Oil futures fell Tuesday as traders shrugged aside news that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia and Venezuela had agreed to freeze production at January levels.

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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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