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BRIEFS

October 24, 2016

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Asia-Europe rate up 0.8pc to US$761/TEU, down 1.2pc to Med ports Cargo discharged in South Korea from 75pc of Hanjin containerships Panama Canal scores 3rd highest annual volume in the waterway's history Near-bankrupt Hanjin in talks to sell Long Beach terminal to local partner MSC China GDP up 6.7pc, but experts say same quarterly gains 'implausible' OOCL makes changes to Far East-Adriatic AAS loop October 30 September volume at Port of Virginia up 2pc to a record 219,857 TEU Port of Seattle completes environmental study on Terminal 5 expansion Cristal Mining awarded as Toll collaboration doubles capacity ACI Asia Pacific Dredging summit held in Singapore from November 23-24 Ship efficiency and fuel use meet in Singapore November 23 - 24 Marintec Indonesia Expo November 23-25 to create Jakarta seaport hub FedEx delivers 30 tonnes of aid to hurricane devastated Haiti Bombardier to cut 7,500 jobs as CEO deepens cost-saving regime BA backs Heathrow expansion over Gatwick as decision looms this week Huge financial loss to Aussie food producers due to cargo space shortage

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OCTOBER 23, 2016
LNG import capacity to get a boost Milaha reports net profit of QR 759 m for nine months ended Sept. 30 MSC achieves new ISO certifications Proposed moratorium on shipment of crude oil in waters of Canada's Northern British Columbia strongly opposed SAL Heavy Lift signs long-term contract for Walney Offshore Wind Project Seashell Logistics excels in a diverse range of services US Federal Maritime Commission approves OCEAN Alliance after exhaustive review Less coal imported in Sept. Maruti Suzuki seeks a global market for Baleno Chennai Port handles record volume of dolomite thru' harbour mobile crane in a single day Essar Ports impresses with Q2 & H1 performance Honda two-wheelers shipped from Gujarat to Sri Lanka Kandla Port holds interaction with users to generate innovative ideas & suggestions Liverpool2 container terminal to open next month Govt & World Bank ink agreement for direct lending of $ 650 m towards Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project L&T Construction wins major INR 3,799 cr. order for western dedicated freight corridor CAI maintains cotton crop for 2016-17 crop year at 336 lakh bales

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Alternative in southern France Call for completion of Ten-T network Furness mourning founder Mukran Port celebrating 30 years of service UK railfreight operator to downsize? US perishables producers boost strategic marketing New distribution centre in Herentals 12,000 km in just under 30 days Baku hosts Iraqi-Azerbaijani aviation negotiations SOL's new ro-ro ship taken on long-term charter Returnee takes top slot at R.J. Corman Railroad Canadian pension fund investing in Indian 3PL Smartlog hires new air cargo manager Australia's coal haul business in new hands Gearbulk and Grieg Star form dry bulk shipping JV New Australian airport attracts big freighter airline Port of Antwerp: still on a roll in 2016 More warehouse capacity on Maasvlakte 1

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Vessel owners to seek clear path to compliance at MEPC 70 Great Lakes pilotage rates set to soar higher Challenges abound despite US easing of Cuba shipping rules Hanjin Shipping to push on with sale of Long Beach terminal EU transport alliance calls for EUR1.4 billion more for infrastructure Avance Gas Holding completes USD55 million private placement MOL wins contract of affreightment from ThyssenKrupp AG Ore shipments boost Indian port volumes 'Let us buy company,' Hanjin staff plead ahead of plan to slash jobs Regaining shippers' trust on agenda as HMM head takes message abroad

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Freight rate news is rough, but there may be smoother sailing ahead for container lines Chinese imports growing faster than exports as domestic consumer market grows Smart packaging may re-define supply chains - but be prepared for mass data Comment: supply chain data isn't flawed, it's how you're using it Trump and Clinton: where do they stand on supply chain issues? VIDEO - Making a splash: "insanely satisfying" ship launches Hanjin white-collar workforce to be halved by Christmas

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Susan Jacobs named NNS VP of HR and Admin Board approves plan to split OSG into two companies Angelakos fined $1.3 million in Gallia Graeca case Swiftships gets $14.5 million more for Iraq Navy support Chouest to build 13 Damen tugs for new mooring/escort contracts Ingalls opts for Aras Innovator PLM solution Liberia offers IMO a way out of a BWMS hole Danish study will set framework for autonomous ship R&D AMP honors U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Magical evening for the Lloyd's List Asia Awards Singapore's shipping community was out in force at the Shangri-La Hotel Maersk returns to Iran after five-year hiatus Danish line joins growing list of carriers to return to the Middle East country upon the easing of sanctions Antwerp sees 3.3% rise in freight volumes Liquid bulk and containers up as dry bulk cargo continues to fall Hanjin Shipping in talks to sell Total Terminals International to MSC MSC currently owns the remaining 46% stake in TTI through Terminal Investment Ltd Liberia renews push for ballast water convention delay beyond 2020 Registry warns of BWM system shortages and calls for more time for shipowners to avoid installing expensive and ultimately lacking technologies Batten down the hatches, VLGCs are in for a rough 2017 Real improvement for VLGCs not expected until spring 2018 at earliest, forecasts Avance Gas chief Australia braced for MARS landing New biosecurity clearance system to be rolled out across country's ports Korean tax authorities investigate DSME Tax officials take accounting documents from shipbuilder's Seoul headquarters 'Taxi ride' ocean rates unsustainable, says Trefzger Kuehne+Nagel chief executive calls for owners to scrap ships 'more actively and to a broader extent' to reduce overcapacity 'We're not naturally good at knowing what is a commercial opportunity' - Sir Alan MCA chief executive says new non-executive role will drive through commercialisation of flag Avic International Maritime to restructure ship design unit Corporate streamlining measures required for Chinese stated-owned companies European groups support call for sustainable ship recycling incentives Incentive to encourage compliance with environmental and social standards aimed at improving shipbreaking conditions Triyards continues to secure new contracts despite drop in net profit But revenue gains offset by impairment provisions, losses on fixed assets disposals and lack of negative goodwill

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Seattle-Tacoma ports flex apps to reduce terminal time waits Ocean Alliance gets regulatory go-ahead to launch on US trades Three potential directions chartered for changes of LA-LB ports' PierPass Hurricane Matthew put ODFL's disaster plans to the test Deadline for filing Hanjin claims in South Korean court looms Trans-Pacific cargo rolled on spot rate strength and late peak-season surge Antwerp container traffic still rising in weak market Trump and Clinton agree on freight infrastructure and trade - if rhetoric is true Brazil ready to privatize dredging at three largest ports Liners inject Asia-Australia capacity as spot rates rise Carriers line up Nov. 1 rate increases on Asia-Europe trade

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Canada LPG export terminal decision nears Operator says it will go ahead with plant to supply terminal, and permitting secured. OSG board approves split; International Seaways to emerge New York tanker owner takes next step to spin off international-flag fleet as separate company. Teekay charters in afra, charters out LR2 New York-listed tanker owner said to bring in an aframax crude tanker for a year while chartering out similar size ship. Ridgebury fixes out VLCC on time charter Bob Burke-led owner understood to have secured coverage for one of its four VLs. WesternGeco sees uptick in North Sea Schlumberger-owned seismic survey outfit garners new work for vessels with Statoil and Lundin Norway contracts. Chile's Copec adding tanker duo Bunker group bringing in newbuilding and chartered ship to boost southern operations. Tomini extends 2016 bulker buying spree Shipowner believed to be the buyer of Golden Union supramax. Great Eastern buys mystery supramax Indian owner continues 2016 acquisition effort with addition of seven-year-old bulker. Crewman dies on idled HSH bulker Ukrainian killed in fall on former Sobelmar handysize off UK. Pakistan extends owners' tax holiday Government wants to encourage private investment in the industry. EMGS amends deal for Atlantic Guardian Oslo-listed company extends the charter of North Sea Commander-owned ship at a reduced rate. Fesco profit falls in first eight months Restructuring Russian owner reveals drop in revenue and container volumes from January to August. Swissco may face action after missing coupon Bond trustee reserves its rights as Singapore owner fails to pay interest. USC targets Argentinian newbuildings Russian state shipbuilding group eyes opportunities in South America. GasLog Partners tipped for dropdown Analysts believe parent will sell modern ship to MLP on heels of Centrica contract. Yara International profit crashes back Norwegian LPGC owner hit by global fertiliser prices in third quarter. Avic International in Deltamarin shuffle MSC could buy Hanjin's Long Beach terminal Swiss line in talks to acquire US assets from its bankrupt partner. Crew kidnapped from Korean ship in Philippines Militant group Abu Sayyaf suspected of raid on heavy-lift vessel. STX Offshore seeks US bankruptcy shield South Korean shipbuilder has filed Chapter 15 papers in Texas to protect assets. Evergreen teams up on Australian run Taiwanese line cooperating with OOCL, MOL, NYK and Yang Ming on new loop from Asia. Avance Gas completes $55m issue and goes for more Oslo-listed VLGC player launches subsequent offering worth another $5m as it clinches bank deal. Thoresen Shipping offloads elderly bulker Thai-based shipowner says ship had become uncompetitive and was unable to earn its keep. Triyards sees fourth quarter profit collapse A spate of small new orders fails to hide financial hurt at Singapore-listed shipyard group. Hanjin tears up Seaspan charter Court records show Seaspan Efficiency returned to New York-listed owner as COO says company 'out of Hanjin'. Oceanteam starts restructuring effort Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner in 'constructive dialogue' with banks and will start talks with bondholders.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
STX files for U.S. bankruptcy protection STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as part of an overall restructuring process in... Werner earnings decline continues in Q3 Werner Enterprises, Inc. saw its earnings continue to tumble in third quarter 2016 as net income dropped 41 percent to $18.9 million compar... SCFI barely moves from last week The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 776.93 to ... G&W Australia acquires Glencore Rail for $856m Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has agreed to purchase Glencore Rail for $1.14 billion Australian (U.S. $856 million), the company sa... DHL Express opens $100m hub in Singapore DHL Express opened a new $1.14 billion Singapore (U.S. $100.3 million) hub in Singapore earlier this week, the company said in a statement.... Marten Transport reports Q3, first nine-month results Marten Transport, Ltd. reported a net income of $8.44 million for the third quarter of 2016, a slight increase from a net income of $8.41 m... Port of Antwerp posts increase in tonnage Container volumes at the Port of Antwerpticked up4 percent through the first three quarters of 2016 to 7.6 million TEUs compared to the sam... Domestic maritime industry honors Sen. Ayotte The American Maritime Partnership has honored Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., for her efforts to support the domestic maritime industry. On Thu... Judge Sherwood denies Ashley Furniture's request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. denied a request by Ashley Furniture Industries Thursday afternoonto al... DOT releases $1m for storm damaged roads in S.C. The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration on Thursday released $1 million in emergency relief funds to help start... Former SAP VP indicted for money laundering The U.S. Justice Department said a former global vice president of SAP and two others were charged in a federal indictment Thursday for the... Executive Moves: MatchBack Systems and Graybar MatchBack Systems has appointed Joris van de Kant commercial account manager, based at the company's European headquarters in Rotterdam. Pr... Maersk Line resumes service to Iran Maersk Line said it has resumed service to Iran after a five-year absence and just a year and a half after a ship in one of its container s... NEWS FLASH: Judge denies Ashley Furniture's request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. denied a request by Ashley Furniture Industries Thursday afternoonto al...

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Open arbitrage of Ekofisk sees charterers secure multiple options on Aframaxes The British Cygnet Aframax was on subjects with Statoil for an 80,000 mt stem with October 30 loading from the North Sea to the UK Continent, West Coast Sweden and Whitegate, Ireland. Venezuela El Palito refinery to stay shut until December: source The work started April 11 and was slated to last 72 days, according to Venezuelan media reports. TANKERS: Caribbean Aframax rates drop as tonnage overhang looms "A lot of the rise last week was because we had fixtures done on top of fixtures all at once and that created a void," an Aframax shipbroker said. Panama bunker prices rise to 14-month high as supplies tighten "I've never seen this market so dry," said one market participant in Panama, "Product that we were expecting this week has been delayed to the end of the month." Crude futures edge higher, but wider contango suggests weakness Even though crude futures rose Friday, their timespreads weakened. NYMEX crude's December/December 2017 spread widened 29 cents to minus $3.79/b. Scrubber demand could surge on 2020 global sulfur cap: association The economics of using scrubbers will become more favorable after the global sulfur cap External: Wired Bunkering TENDER DATA: Rosneft offers HSFO from Ufa for 2016-2017 FACTBOX: Winners and losers from a 0.5% IMO bunker sulfur limit What to expect after next week's IMO meeting TRADER NOTE: Former Total Trading Asia fuel oil trader joins BP Singapore Rotterdam bunker sales lost 9.4% in third quarter Total sales dropped to 2.42 million cu m in Q3 from 2.67 million cu m a year earlier FUTURES: Crude dips in Asia trade ahead of OPEC meeting end-Oct

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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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