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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

October 25, 2016

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Liberia seeks to delay UN's ballast water treatment rule beyond 2020 WTO rules for China against US anti-dumping 'zeroing' methodology Port of Antwerp volume up 4pc in first 3 quarters to 7.55 million TEU South Carolina ports quarterly volumes increase 1.4pc to 520,276 TEU IMO urged to set up 'clear ambitious' ship emission rules Kuehne + Nagel takes hit from higher rates caused by Hanjin's collapse DHL readies hubs in Frankfurt, Istanbul to meet rising Iranian import demand China to deepen UK links post Brexit, trade deal talks to start within weeks Hapag's South America east coast 5,447-TEUer withdrawn for maintenance Jettainer develops 'intelligent' container with Lufthansa Industry Solutions World's first national drone delivery service launched in Rwanda Forwarders given grace period after Canada's eManifest rule implemented Indian airport authority chief seeks to make profits through air cargo

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Bengal Chamber's conclave to deliberate on maritime infrastructure developments in East & North East India on Nov. 11 DP World signs MoU to develop logistics in Ukraine Hanjin Shipping looking to sell Long Beach terminal Maersk Line back in Iran Panama Canal records third highest annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2016 SCFI's Asia to Northern Europe, US West Coast & US East Coast rates up Antwerp port's market share for containers increases in nine months of 2016 DP World Mundra partners with TAI Foundation to open first multi-specialty hospital in Mundra taluka MoS intends withdrawing Monopoly Policy at Major Ports Govt keen on facilitating private investment in rail infrastructure Centre, states put off decision on GST rate structure to next month Govt. reduces tariff value of gold & silver & hikes it for edible oils India & US commit to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade & investment JBS Academy organises seminar on Employable Education

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Meat exports give rise to hope Competence centres for transport to Iran More freighters for China Postal Airlines Shop till you drop online Transport group confirms positive outlook OPDR linking UK and Norway to European continent Konecranes recruits new MD from own ranks Posti investing in food logistics And the shortline of the year is ...? Rotterdam's total throughput down after Q3 Trio of senior appointments at Pall-Ex Alaska Airlines building in Anchorage Viracopos launches scheme to foster cargo hub Pallets for an egg supplier Top tier changes at Ceva Another green light for Ocean Alliance Raising trains speeds on track in India

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Suezmax ship orders fall in 2016 Reefer owner Siem Shipping reports quarterly loss DIS fleet tops record with three new arrivals Uncertain future for SPP Shipbuilding India's Reliance to get funding to buy ethane carriers Denmark adapting to shipping's 'nimble normal' UPDATE: Hanjin Shipping to push on with sale of Long Beach terminal Restructuring South Korea's maritime industry could cost USD27 billion, says IMF Luxury cruiseship delivered to cater for China market Vessel hijacked south of Philippines as ordeal ends for Somalia hostages China yard orders plunge in September UPDATE: Court approves Hanjin application to shut down four of its European subsidiaries Pan Ocean sells Newcastlemax for scrap Pacific Basin to swap shares for USD12 million cut in charter rates

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Hanjin announces operations in Europe will be axed - but staff are the last to know Brexit with no trade deal will prove more expensive for EU exporters, says report Qantas Freight rejects lack of air cargo capacity claims as Cathay launches freighter service Port of Mariel eyes new transhipment volumes as US lifts time ban on vessels from Cuba PODCAST: in conversation with Allen Gina First blockchain global trade transaction, as PwC urges logistics firms to use new technology Peter Waller named new chief financial officer at CEVA Logistics

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Decision on sulfur cap limit looms at IMO MEPC GTT to supply containment systems for two LNG carriers U.S. Navy commissions newest Littoral Combat Ship C&C Marine completes Shearer Group-designed tank barge Rolls-Royce to equip new Chouest mooring/escort tugs FORAN used to design new boxship at Chinese shipyard HHI signs contract to build Philippine Navy frigates

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Data Hub: Trade Statistics Handies earnings gain 4% on week to 13-month high Most areas driving rates up Last chance to enter 2016 Greek Shipping Awards Prestigious panel representing the Greek shipping community has been lined up to choose winners Spot market revival to trigger rise in Asia-Europe contract rates Drewry says shippers can expect contract rates to increase in 2017 on the back of a third-quarter spot rate rally HPH Trust sees double-digit profit jumpp But one-off monetary gains last year hide a disappointing result for the first three quarters of 2016 IUMI opens Asian hub in Hong Kong Move set to expand the organisation's membership in the region Giant crane order for APMT in Africa Twelve STS and 32 ARMG cranes procured for APM Terminals' new Tanger Med box facility Ballast point Ballast water rules are a mess, and may be getting worse Forwarding profits hit by Hanjin collapse Freight intermediaries were caught out by the sudden increase in rates following removal of capacity Marine insurers diversify to stay afloat Despite choppy market conditions, insurers still see a long-term future in marine business Staying focused Zim chief executive Rafi Danieli reflects on the challenges of running an independent niche carrier in the age of mega alliances Hanjin Shipping mulls winding down of European operations Approval from Seoul Central District Court still pending SITC reports weaker nine-month revenues amid tepid freight rates Average rate fell despite higher total shipping volumes Sainty Marine sells shipbuilding assets, mulls debt-to-equity swap State-owned parent acquired shipbuilding assets HHI clinches defence-related newbuilding orders from the Philippines Vessel deliveries to take place from the start of 2020 Pacific Basin unit offers $12.5m new shares Subsidiary issues new shares to compensate shipowners for reduced daily charter hire rates Sembcorp Marine to expand UK foothold with share acquisition Rigbuilder to take remaining 30% stake in Sembmarine North Sea Ltd

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Massive US Southeast container terminal project moves forward Volume guarantee could complicate Hanjin's sale of Long Beach terminal Swift slices more capacity as pricing pressure persists Baltimore trumpets need for double-stack rail access to port DHL settles on 2017 rate hike Impacts of mega-ships on US ports spread unevenly Russian containerized rail shippers face steep rate hikes Fesco revenue, earnings in freefall as Russian economy struggles APMT places big equipment order for automated Tangier terminal Rotterdam box traffic dips but outlook improves CEVA gets second new CFO after just more than a year Asia-Europe shippers prep for rate increases in 2017 contracts

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Moody's mulls downgrade for OSG Credit ratings agency puts tanker owner's $1.1bn in debt under review after spin-off approved. Costamare delays Hanjin newbuildings Greek owner pushes back 11,000-teu newbuildings into 2017 as it reports strong third quarter figures. Tidewater plunges on bankruptcy warning New York-listed shares drop 44.2% after offshore vessel owner admits Chapter 11 is possible. Genco offloads another in sales effort Panamax Genco Leader bought by Chinese interests as shipowner continues down scrap candidate checklist in deals with banks. Nigerian troops stop hijacking attempt 'Heavily armed bandits' reportedly attack locally-owned tanker Vajara in Niger Delta. Clarksons pair back for more stock options Andi Case and Jeff Woyda add to their holdings in London-listed shipbroker by exercising share options. Violeta Bulc: Aviation shows shipping the route to CO2 cut European Union transport commissioner Violeta Bulc says landmark airline deal highlights need for global pact to cut shipping CO2. Limited optimism follows VLGC demolition deal Experts say there is not huge demolition potential in the depressed market after second departure of 2016. Tschudi Offshore expands in Angola After many years operating in the region, Norwegian owner establishes new African joint-venture. Jefferies cuts crude tanker rates forecasts Bank's revised numbers come after OPEC decision to cap production levels. Olympic wins more time to find solution Stig Remoy-led company now has until 28 October to strike a restructuring agreement. Polemis latest to scrap capesize bulker Greek owner sends veteran to the beach hot on heels of NYK purchase. Siem Shipping hurt by liner competition Norwegian reefer owner turns red in the third quarter and expects spot market to remain volatile. Hanjin to wind down European business Struggling South Korean company is preparing to close its 10 offices in Europe. IMF says South Korean restructuring to cost $27bn Cost of shipping and shipbuilding stabilization efforts will take a decade to recoup. Byzantine linked to LR2 orders at Daehan Greek owner said to have paid between $44.5m and $45m for one firm ship plus one option. Singapore appoints two new LNG importers Anglo-Dutch oil major and government-backed entity to supply 1mtpa for up to three years each Pacific Basin swaps shares for rate cuts Mats Berglund-led owner set to trim $12.5m from cost base over next two years with deal. Maersk to reinstate Iranian services Danish containership giant says country holds high potential in enabling global trade. Tidewater gets more debt breathing space But OSV giant says latest industry data means debt terms will require further negotiation.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
PierPass evaluates extended gate options Container terminalsat the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are taking a look at alternatives to the current PierPass program. Last Thur... MSC in talks to purchase Hanjin stake in TTI Long Beach terminal Geneva-based ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is looking to buy Hanjin Shipping's majority stake in Total Terminals Internati... IMF: Korean shipping restructuring could cost $27b The total bill for the corporate restructuring of South Korea's troubled shipping and shipbuilding industries could reach 31 trillion won (... OmniTRAX subsidiary acquires frac sand logistics assets OmniTRAX Logistics Services (OLS) has agreed to purchase all assets belonging to Terracor Group, a frac sand logistics specialist Under th... JAXPORT sets new box throughput record JAXPORT transported 968,279 TEUs during fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30, beating the previous record of 936,972 TEUs set in 2014, th... APMT invests in automation for Tanger-Med facility APM Terminals (APMT) has ordered 12 remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes and 32 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes to handle containers... Federal judge fines ship owner, operator for oil dumping The U.S. Justice Department on Friday said the owner and the operator of a Greek ship that dumped oily bilge into the Pacific Ocean were fi... IAG Cargo launches new London-New Orleans route IAG Cargo is launching a new direct route between its hub at London Heathrow (LHR) and New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in Louisiana... Eimskip alters Blue Line loop The Icelandic shipping company Eimskip will begin calling Bremerhaven in place of Hamburg on its intra-Europe Blue Line service. The servi... Freight Rate Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL have announced freight rate increases. Maersk Line announced an increase in... Special Coverage: How shippers actually use a TMS Source: LeanLogistics For the past decade, American Shipper has chronicled the way technology intersects with the transportation and logist... CEVA names Waller CFO Third-party logistics services provider CEVA Logistics has appointed Peter Waller chief finance officer and member of its executive board. ... DHL Express announces rate increase for U.S. account holders DHL Express said it will impose a 4.9 percent general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective Jan. 2. The express c...

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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Petrobras, Total partnership pact could yield deals in 2016: CEOs Brazil's Petrobras signed a partnership deal with France's Total that may see the French company eventually take a stake or invest in local oil fields or power plants yet in 2016 Crude declines as Iraq position casts doubt on OPEC deal NYMEX December crude settled 33 cents lower at $50.52/b. ICE December Brent settled 32 cents lower at $51.46/b. Industry-sponsored study says sulfur cap might raise bunker fuel price The research, on the feasibility on 0.5% global sulfur cap, said the refining sector would struggle to meet the resulting new pattern of demand, forcing up bunker fuel prices. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A DUTCH DATA: Port of Rotterdam crude throughput down 1.6% in Jan-Sep External: Wired Bunkering IMO's MEPC meets in London for decisions on shipping emissions Sulfur cap decision is expected to be made towards the end of this week Downward pressure on oil prices 'dried up' investments, says Qatar's al-Sada FUTURES 2: Oil treads carefully ahead of OPEC technical meeting Singapore's Keppel ramps up exposure to LNG bunkering Marine industry gearing up for adoption of LNG as attention turns to IMO's impending 0.5% global sulfur cap FUTURES: Crude falls after Iraq demands exemption from cuts ANALYSIS: Iraq talks tough on OPEC production quotas, demands exemption Exemption justified on massive reserves the country holds as well as the battle it's waging with Islamic State militants

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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