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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

September 26, 2016

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Asia-Europe rate falls 21pc to US$764/TEU, down 22pc to Med ports OECD trims global growth forecast based on slowdown in world trade CMA CGM vessel attacked by petty pirates in West Africa Hanjin customers turn to rail and air to move ocean backlogs Coscon signs on to INTTRA's eVGM box weight conveyance system Export Development Canada opens in London to serve post-Brexit UK Night gates now permanent feature at Port of Oakland's largest box terminal Oil prices rise after fighting in Libya stops tanker from loading Empty containers to be vegetable farms under student design concept GSF to hold practical workshops at Air Cargo Forum in October TIACA's Air Cargo Forum to come to Paris from October 26-28 DHL Express puts up prices in Hong Kong 4.9pc for next year National Airlines seeks US safety exemption to fly more outsize cargo Emirates SkyCargo's new facility for handling pharma opens at Dubai airport UK fines Amazon US$84,295 for trying to ship lithium batteries Rockford airport upgrades taxiway with US$2.2 million Fed fund

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
L&T bags $ 100 m patrol vessel export order Shipping trade expresses serious concern on traffic restrictions in & around Kolkata Port The need for an integrated Cargo Community System DP World adds two new routes to its Container Rail Road Services portfolio IndianOil & GAIL sign MoU for taking equity stake in upcoming Dhamra LNG terminal JNPT harnessing solar energy for sustainability & reduced costs Kamarajar Port incentivising coastal automobile movement Kamarajar Port issues tender for developing FTWZ KPT invites EoI for setting up RoRo facilities Ministry of Shipping proposes new Model Concession Agreement for port sector Vedanta inks concession agreement to redevelop berths at Mormugao Port East Coast Economic Corridor gets ADB boost ICD Bawal commences export services APEDA's decision on Basmati exports COPY OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION Exporters get enhanced support under MEIS of Foreign Trade Policy Fieo President welcomes expansion of MEIS

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Continuing ascent First LNG bunkering pontoon going into service Toll dodgers - watch out for blue pillars Dongwon Group absorbing Dongbu Express Apply KISS principle to cabotage rules IAG Cargo on countdown to new product launch Club of Logistics continuing to grow Ferry sector to be hit hard by Brexit? K Line squelching rumours Blackstone acquires warehouses in USA Deregulation between Finland and Russia New custodian for Inttra Emea Technodinamika to provide services in Africa Maersk drops fission bomb MLT investing in Vietnamese logistics park DAE to scoop up 80% stake in Joramco Padborg ready for more cool cargo

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Bauxite boosts bulker demand as voyage distances soar Seafarer advocate pledges help for stranded Hanjin crews Auditors blast 'ineffective' EU port investment IUMI 2016: IUMI president warns insurers of accumulations risk Dutch shipowner backs wind power Norwegian OSV and shipbuilding sectors seek new opportunities Carriers in the driving seat as Asia-Europe contract time nears 'K' Line bankruptcy rumours sparked by unrelated company's failure KDB to give STX O&S USD54 million in debtor-in-possession financing Hanjin making progress in offloading Singapore ships Visakhapatnam looks to tap growth in India's oil demand

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Hanjin suppliers and customers on a collision course over money and cargo Hack-proof blockchain technology arrives - the paperless future for freight Asia-Europe container shipping rate bubble bursts as Hanjin ripples fade Why Boeing and Airbus sales to Iran are a big ing deal Tech troubles at DHL Global Forwarding NZ leads to job cuts Why China's Alibaba keeps its distance from logistics arm Cainiao DHL wins supply chain contract with the Met

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Finland aims to take lead on unmanned ship development ABS publishes new Subchapter M Guide Hovering AUV: New option for in-water hull inspection Carnival JV inks MOA to build two cruise ships in China The Switch acquires Wartsila marine drives business Hanjin Shipping mess: FMC eyes MTO fees for releasing cargo

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Teekay wins new North Sea shuttle tanker contracts Market to remain tight going forward, says Evensen Stena Line adds vessel to Rotterdam-Killingholme route Operator puts second ro-ro vessel on route from end-October Hanjin: Tip of the iceberg Shipping companies have grossly over-ordered new ships that have been delivered into a stagnant global economy that has continued to decline Maritime UK sets out Brexit agenda UK government urged to maintain single market access and wield more power internationally K Line acts to quash bankruptcy rumour APL Logistics accused of disseminating false message that the Japanese line is facing bankruptcy LNG needs to reduce costs to compete Cost curve is king, says Cheniere Show me the Money: Hapag-Lloyd and UASC - rescue or strategic expansion? It remains to be seen whether the merger is a marriage of convenience or a shotgun wedding, with increased exposure to Asia-Europe traffic being a mixed blessing, writes Alastair Hill Asia-Europe rates down more than 20% While Asia-Europe carriers will fear the worst with the slack season fast approaching, transpacific lines continue to reap the rewards in the wake of Hanjin's demise Dryships sells panamax 'at 10% premium' The 2002-built Oregon is latest from Nasdaq-listed owner's fleet to be acquired by founder George Economou Fincantieri and CSSC strike preliminary China cruiseship deal Shipbuilders agree to build two vessels for 2022 delivery Hanjin secures bankruptcy protection in Germany Shipping line now awaiting a decision from Belgium China Shipping Container Lines provides $275m loan guarantee Borrowing for two subsidiaries will be used to replenish working capital Marco Polo Marine says business fundamentals are sound Company clarifies statement released a day earlier Rodolphe Saadé warns of further failures after Hanjin collapse CMA CGM prepared to let other lines take the lead in the next wave of consolidation

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
US protection extended to NVOCCs hit by Hanjin collapse Wildcat strike temporarily shutters Santos after dockers storm ship Hanjin: Rails, terminals and container lessors gouging US shippers Hanjin says it won't charge US shippers for late return of containers Faster Customs clearance for US ocean imports expanded nationwide High ship utilization unable to lift trans-Pacific spot rates Ruling threatens to slow Santos containerized rail investments Texas legislators to consider higher truck weights Asia-Europe liners entering contract season in best shape in four years Cargill says liner cost-cutting hurting service further

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Poten: growth in US exports good for tankers Researcher says US oil production to resume growth, benefitting cargo activity. Judge refuses to axe OW's Hudson claim US Bankruptcy Court allows effort to collect from Illinois operator to continue. Law firm flags up US windfarm opportunity Blank Rome says Rhode Island's Deepwater Wind paved regulatory path for vessels to serve nascent market as support grows. Rem Offshore laying up another three PSVs North Sea tonnage glut could see new wave of stacking after owner reacts to rock-bottom rates, brokers say. Credit Suisse targets second Efploia bulker Bank tries for sales order in high court of Namibia. North Energy Capital buys into Reach Subsea Oslo-listed company has a new second largest shareholder as West Supply sells out. USTC distances itself from court case Bunker company clarifies it is not involved in a legal case which saw an unnamed firm sentenced. South Korea's Iranian crude imports double Shipments spiked year-on-year in August as output increases after easing of sanctions. Teekay signs COAs with oil majors New York-listed company secures long-term employment for two shuttle tankers in the North Sea. Boxship values under the microscope Pending sale of Offen brace set to establish new benchmark for such tonnage. Aker-Farstad union 'would not move rates' Clarksons Platou busts the myth that combined offshore group could shift a fractured, depressed spot market. Stena Line adds ro-ro to UK service Swedish owner responds to increased demand with the addition of second vessel. Marinakis tied to bargain boxship brace Greek owner said to have snapped up vessels from Offen in a deal that shows major deterioration in prices this year. Two hurt in tanker explosion Seafarers taken to hospital after blast hits Morfini bunker ship in Italy. Boluda and OPDR team up in Canaries Short-sea lines form strategic alliance for Spanish islands. Rieber culls all permanent seafarers Oslo-listed company axes 66 crew on its nine vessels and plans to replace them with contractors. Maersk Line closes book on newbuildings Chairman says mergers and acquisitions will replace trips to the shipyard. Outlook 'really bad' for Rickmers, Swiber bondholders Southey Capital says investors looking to offload millions of dollars of debt at just 1-2%. Polarcus adds survey job in Europe Middle East owner to carry out 3D seismic data acquisition in fourth quarter. Mission to Seafarers looks to help Hanjin crews Maritime welfare charity warns there could be a crisis if ships are blocked from entering port. Varun aframax set for Singapore auction Sheriff gives interested bidders until early October to submit bids for ten-year old tanker.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
U.S. says more work to be done as China lifts beef import ban The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) acknowledged that China's Ministry of Agriculture has lifted its ban on U.S. beef import... House Democrats voice opposition to WRDA after late change The reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) appears set for a floor vote in the House next week, but Democrats who st... Spot rates fall back as boost from Hanjin bankruptcy subsides Container spot rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) on Friday fell across the board compared to the previou... Commentary: Confusing symptoms with the cure The recent declaration of bankruptcy by South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping is a symptom of what ails the container shipping industr... Port of New York/New Jersey experiences busy August As the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported its marine terminals saw high volumes of cargo August, the agency's commissioners ... Reps. Hahn, Napolitano want hearing scheduled on Hanjin collapse U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, D-Calif.,said Thursday that she and Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Calif., plan to ask the House Transportation and Infras... U.S. wins WTO compliance dispute over EU's Airbus subsidies The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of the United States in a long, drawn out dispute with the European Union and four of its... Maersk shuffles top management in wake of split announcement It appears the A.P. Moller-Maersk companies are wasting no time in shaking up senior management positions following yesterday's announcemen... More Hanjin vessels offload cargo More Hanjin ships have been offloading cargo at various ports. The Marine Exchange of Southern California said it expected the Hanjin Jung... Executive Moves: Port of New Orleans and CHA Consulting The Port of New Orleans board has elected Michael W. Kearney chairman. Kearney represents Orleans Parish and joined the board in December o... FMC reviews 37 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 37 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. ... Special Coverage: Port of Virginia kicks investment plans into high gear Stabilize operations: Check. Restructure organization: Check. Restore fiscal health: Check. Those were the immediate tasks faced by John Re... Tech providers map out post-Hanjin phase Three weeks into the Hanjin insolvency crisis, ocean freight technology providers have urged the industry to focus on what comes next. "It... UTi loses contract to XPO in Wisconsin UTi Integrated Logistics will lay off 200 of its employees at Sealed Air Corp.'s warehouse in Sturtevant, Wis. on Jan. 15, 2017. UTi Human... IAG Cargo launches emergency shipment service IAG Cargo said Thursday it is launching a new emergency shipment service called Critical, and also unveiled its plans for a new freight fac...

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Algiers OPEC meeting will test group's credibility on output policy How such a pact would be enforced also remains a significant uncertainty. Danish bunker fuel supplier fined $1.5 million over fraud The case relates to a complaint in 2014 over 24 deliveries of fuel oil to a Malaysian customer, in which the customer received less product than it had paid for. Hanjin Shipping -- The fallout so far Vessels have been arrested, others remain stranded outside ports, and bunker credit conditions are tightening as companies determine where the exposure to the debt has fallen. Japan shippers split Singapore bunker term amid price uncertainty The change in approach was driven by price uncertainty ahead of the mandatory adoption of mass flow meters at Singapore from January 1. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Russian government urges stable 2017-19 oil taxation ARA fuel oil stocks at lowest level this year on VLCC loadings Stocks remain well below average levels for the year of around 6 million barrels, and far below the highest level reached in April at 9 million barrels. External: Wired Bunkering PRESS RELEASE: Teekay Offshore Partners Awarded New North Sea Shuttle Tanker Contracts Singapore Q4 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at around $2.50/mt premium This compares with current quarter term contracts concluded at discounts of $0.25-$0.50/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments. FUTURES: Crude pulls back on profit-taking amid Saudi-Iran meeting FEATURE: Global LNG bunker sales may gain 24% by 2025 Tighter emission regulations and stricter enforcement may stimulate demand

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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