BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

January 25, 2016

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A-E off 26pc to US$545/TEU, Asia-Med down 27.6pc to $629/TEU OOCL revenue off 10.1pc in 2015, but volume up 2pc to 1.3 million TEU UASC resumes shipping services to Iran after lifting of Western sanctions MOL Liner adds ports to existing Asia-West Africa WA1 Service Gold Star Line to enhance its Asia-West Africa Service NileDutch launches new service from US east coast to West Africa Use of bigger ships drag down freight rates to West Africa Hit by low oil, Algeria turns to China for transport infrastructure IMF downgrades 2016 global growth forecast 3.6pc to 3.6pc in update Agility-Ti poll shows supply chain execs bullish on emerging markets in 2016 Seventh Annual Digital Ship Hamburg to be held on February 25-26 World cargo safety group meets in Barcelona from February 29 to March 2 Cargolux enjoys higher volumes for 3rd year as demand rises 7.4pc IATA predicts air cargo demand to rise 3pc in 2016 as 5.3 million tons lifted Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings receives average 'hold' rating on its stock

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JANUARY 24, 2016
ASIC hosts high-level Indo-Nepal trade meet in Kolkata DSV's acquisition of UTi Worldwide Inc. approved & closed Mediterranean to West Europe, epicentre of evolution of Maritime Law MSC places embargo on shipments of shark-related products Iran asks oil cos to stay away from middlemen while buying its crude DP World forms JV to invest in Russian port & logistics infrastructure Krishnapatnam Port proves its resilience yet again Mumbai Port Trust commences construction of passenger jetty at Kanhoji Angre Island New reefer yard inaugurated at JNPCT L&T Construction wins INR 1,213 cr. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project contract Engineering exports decrease due to slowing global demand Exports of farm commodities may fall by 25 pc this fiscal Forex reserves fall further to $347.20 bn Steep fag-end rally helps INR to minimise loss; ends weak at 67.63 Textile exports may cross $40 bn mark, but still below target of $47.5 bn Looking at 2016 through the smoke screen of 2015

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Innovation abounds Into the Great Wide Open? Evergreen founder dies CP pruning back workforce Intermarine's suprising decision Jan de Rijk scoops up rival Snapping up 50% stake in South Africa's Cat-WWL Boeing building fewer big freighters Electrification progressing in India USA Truck chooses new driver Haropa - a year of growth in 2015 From freight to finance Send pallets to Romania the easy way Cargo on upward trajectory at Luxembourg airport Barcelona well above pre-crisis levels New MD of Munich cargo handling company 1,000th HGV takes on LNG Tam starts commercial A350 operation Motorcycle distribution contract extended

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Cruise sector heightens defences against cyber threat The focus on cruise cyber-security threats has never been greater. As part of a broader maritime initiative, guidelines for best practices were released by industry groups in early January and two IMO committees will address the topic in April-May. "We are in the midst... Chinese vessel deliveries fuel global overcapacity Despite a global economic slowdown, 509 vessels of more than 10,000 gt were delivered from January to December 2015 by Chinese yards alone, according to IHS Maritime & Trade. Bulk carriers make up the lion's share with a combined gross tonnage of 13,565,128 across 331 vessels. Container ships came second... China's top ports expand business in 2015 at a slower pace Throughput at China's top container ports expanded in 2015 but figures show a trend of slowing growth amid macroeconomic uncertainty and softer global demand for Chinese-made goods. Figures released by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) show the country's 20 largest container ports handled just over 181... Guangzhou Hangtong wins tanker pair China's Guangzhou Hangtong has secured a newbuilding contract for the construction of a pair of asphalt/bitumen tankers. The 7,800 dwt tankers are to be built for unknown domestic owners under hull numbers HT152203 and HT152205. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2017. This latest order brings the yard orderbook to 34... AET Tankers to see earnings reverse amid oil price fall The dramatic decline in oil prices and the resulting growth in seaborne oil movements would reverse two years of losses at MISC's tanker arm AET Tankers, according to a report by CIMB Securities. AET suffered annual losses of USD140 million to USD 150 million from 2012 to... BIMCO warns of another tough year for global economy Shipping body BIMCO is warning that the current year could become challenging for the global economy and therefore maritime, although not all the indicators are negative. All eyes remain focused on China, because of uncertainty surrounding the development of the world's second-largest economy, said Peter... Havila cancels bondholder meeting Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, aims to find an agreement with its bondholders by the end of the month, despite cancelling a meeting with them scheduled for 20 January. The meeting had been planned to approve a restructuring plan... Siem Shipping charters two reefer ships Norwegian shipowner and operator Siem Shipping has signed an agreement to charter two reefer ships for at least five years. The company said in an announcement that it has signed the lease with a Japanese shipowner. IHS Maritime's Sea-web data indicate the vessels are owned by Nissen Kaiun and the ships will... Safety bungles behind man overboard from Hyundai Dangjin at Australian port Rio Tinto has banned the use of rope ladders for draught surveys at its terminals in Australia after an investigation into a man overboard from Hyundai Dangjin at the Pilbara's Port Walcott in July 2015. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the fatality, released this week, also found the... Relief for Aussie ports as strike action ends Disruption to Australian ports and shipping activity has come to an end, at least for now, as labour action at container terminals was suspended and a tug dispute that led to rolling stoppages over the last two weeks has been resolved. Svitzer Australia... DAILY: Keppel remains in black despite headwinds Singapore-listed offshore services provider Keppel Corporation (Keppel) posted a full-year net profit of SGD1.53 billion (USD1.06 billion) for financial year (FY) 2015 amid depressed oil and gas market. However, the net profit declined 19% from net profit of SGD1.89 billion in FY 2014. Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua credited the... DP World launches Russia ports investment venture DP World Chairman, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO, Kirill Dmitriev signing the term sheet to form 'DP World Russia'. Dubai-based port operator DP World launched a joint venture with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to develop marine, dry ports and logistics infrastructure in different... Hazardous river ties up US Gulf shipping Fog, high water and fast currents are creating navigation hazards on the Lower Mississippi, tying up vessel capacity and threatening America's grain and energy exports. River levels are at or near flood levels between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of...

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Amazon eyes more investment in Europe, but is warned against launching its own air cargo arm Shippers and carriers on a collision course over looming Hong Kong competition law Freight rates tumbling in Asia as carriers prepare for the slack Chinese holiday period DSV completes acquisition of UTi - now the work starts Airlines and railways cancel services as winter storm Jonas hits US east coast The biggest challenges for logistics providers in 2016 - in five charts

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Tug launched for Suderman & Young at Eastern Cruise giant brings information security into the C-suite Farstad sells another PSV at a loss MHI-MME Hybrid Turbocharger wins award New DNV GL notations on water-lubed tail shaft bearings

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Corps starts maintenance dredging of Grays Harbor navigation channel Diana Shipping Oks charter for dry bulk vessel ALIKI Coast Guardsman honored for rescue of four fishermen The Northwest Seaport Alliance releases 2015 container numbers SeaPort Airlines cancels service to Washington state

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Golar partners with Schlumberger on FLNG Golar looking to expand its FLNG presence as traditional LNG shipping struggles Farstad loses $5.5m on PSV sale Disposal of 2001-built Lady Grace is part of fleet development strategy, says company Helmepa leader hailed as a naval hero by Greece and Cyprus Well-known maritime personality Dimitris Mitsatsos receives long-overdue medals for 1964 action Capesize ticks up Higher spot activity and initial potential congestion due to port suspension at Tubarao in Brazil leads to slight rise Capital constraints spell gloom for shipping borrowers, say top bankers Senior trio see trouble in store for 2016 CSCL predicts $426m red ink for 2015 Losses also include Yuan800m asset impairment on vessels and containers China Merchants Energy Shipping expects $180m net profit for 2015 Su Xingang named new chairman Downwards pressure on container freight rates resumes after brief uptick Little on the horizon to signal any end to supply and demand imbalances for several years Iranian oil tanker leaves floating storage for Korean port Speculation abounds as to how much Iranian oil is in storage and its nature OOCL's fourth quarter revenues decline 16% Volumes up in three of Hong Kong box shipping giant's four main trades, but down sharply on Asia-Europe Safmarine appoints new UK head Gary Jeffreys to take lead as Maersk subsidiary moves from Felixstowe to Liverpool Seattle and Tacoma ports throughput reach 3.5m teu for 2015 Volume growth boosted by international trade Borouge and Maersk Line agree to cut carbon emissions Carbon Pact between the two inked as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon sets new shipping record for 2015 Coal, agricultural products, steel and other bulk commodities all contributed to cargo volume jump VLGC mooring for Virgin Islands power project gets the nod Approval is a milestone for long-running effort to convert to gas power from more costly fuel oil Safe Bulkers completes refinancing of three vessels Refinancing frees up $19.5m in collateralised value of assets Diana nabs 11-14 month newcastlemax charter Contract with RWE Supply & Trading will generate about $2m in gross revenues Kinder Morgan terminals segment lifted by Jones Act tankers business Liquids terminals business accounted for 74% of terminals segment's 2015 earnings VLGC rates little changed for Middle East to Asia route Rates to continue hovering in $50 per tonne range as west to east arbitrage window still shut APM Terminals finalises Cartagena joint venture New terminal expected to handle vessels up to 13,000 teu

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JANUARY 22, 2016
KCS pulls back expectation of Lazaro Cardenas-fueled intermodal surge Oakland port: Exit of terminal operators will allow better asset efficiency Mississippi River reopens after loose barges hit ships Winter storm roils Eastern US supply chains US North Atlantic ports adjust hours in advance of storm Port of Virginia says congestion woes behind it and it's mega-ship ready China port volume set for slowdown after 2015 growth Panama Canal sets sights on transshipment tied to new locks OOCL reports plunging 2015 revenues and container volume No sign of Chinese New Year export drive as rates tumble

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Goldenport halts payments on bank debt The bulker and boxship owner cites falling Baltic Index, waits on charter redeliveries. Shipping shares rocket in global bounce Golar LNG leads surging names in New York, capping worldwide rally in stock prices. Iran VLCC ends long idle with Ulsan move NITC-controlled Serena heads to South Korea, where Iran shipments already permitted. Borealis expands dry fleet with bulker brace British owner the latest to spread its dry cargo wings at a time of poor rates and tempting prices. Iran VLCC steams to Ulsan in first export Ending long idle time, NITC-controlled Serena heads to South Korea after sanctions easing Schlumberger signs FLNG deal with Golar Market welcomes new venture that sees shipowner join up with blue-chip partner. Hornbeck the pick of the offshore bunch Clarksons Platou backs cash-rich owner to ride out offshore storm. WW ups corruption fight by joining TI Thomas Wilhelmsen explains how compliance effort can aid business and save on cigarettes. CSCL to post $427m loss Chinese container line expects to log big 2015 deficit as volumes fall 8%. Farstad axes another Norwegian owner sells PSV at a loss as it takes action in offshore slump. Crew hopeful of departure Seafarers stuck on cargoship in Spain for a month could leave after dispute settled. Hyundai Heavy closing Onsan offshore facility Move from giant shipbuilder comes in response to offshore market downturn. Vinalines IPO approaching Vietnamese minister says national owner's listing will take place before end of Q1. Siem Shipping set to delist in Oslo Reefer owner says daily volumes not enough to justify stock listing. OOCL pushes up Q4 volumes But Hong Kong container line sees revenue fall 15.6% year-on-year. Hope on the horizon for offshore owners Clarksons Platou softens bearish view of industry, but says 500 laid-up ships must exit market permanently. Halifax adding 150 workers Canadian yard boosting workforce as parent Irving starts state shipbuilding programme. Good news, bad news for BW Offshore Oslo-listed FPSO operator loses one contract, but sees another one lengthened for a year. Aurora clinches $200m loan Norwegian VLGC owner finances four HHI newbuilds in deal with ABN AMRO and Kexim. Good news, bad news for BW Oslo-listed FPSO operator losses one contract, but sees another one lengthened for a year. Arkas Line adds service Turkish owner responds to increasing demand with new run into the Black Sea. Seaport Alliance volumes inch up North America's third-largest container gateway continues to see growth despite global slowdown. Navy man jailed over fraud Petty officer gets 27 months for his part in US Navy supply scandal dubbed 'Fat Leonard' affair.

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JANUARY 22, 2016
TraPac may lease portion of Oakland's Outer Harbor Terminals Northwest Seaport Alliance posts 4% bump in container volumes Commentary: Visualizing Big Data Spot container rates decline for third straight week Northern European airports report mixed 2015 cargo results Port of Green Bay sees 14% drop in cargo throughput Cargill to shutter London ocean shipping office Executive Moves: Aljex Software, IICL, SOGET and Hansa Heavy Lift APMT, Compas S.A. finalize joint venture in Colombia Tulsa Port of Catoosa cargo volumes drop in 2015 Container cargo grows 10% at Port of Charleston DSV completes $1.35b UTi acquisition OOCL revenues drop despite increased volumes in Q4 2015 J.B. Hunt beats Q4 2015 earnings expectations DP World joint venture to invest up to $2b in Russia CP to cut 1,000 jobs, change strategy in NS bid Heavily automated Long Beach Container Terminal to open in Q2 2016

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Bunkers sales flat at Rotterdam But sales of distillates on the rise. China's Yangtze River Delta ECA to take effect from April Emission Control Areas for Shanghai, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Suzhou and Nantong ports. Dutch GoodFuels Marine gets green light to sell RSB-certified marine fuel Accreditation to promote 'drop-in' biofuels. US Northeast ports brace for major winter storm Bunker fuel suppliers notified weather conditions to clients. Tight Asian bunker fuel supply sees shift to South Korea Russia loses competitiveness on low prices. EIA says large USGC draw enough to push US fuel oil stocks lower USGC stocks fell 1.197 million barrels to 25.001 million barrels

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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

Visual 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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