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BRIEFS

June 27, 2016

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A-E surges 26pc to US$680/TEU, up 18pc to Med, off 2.2pc to USWC British truckers brace for brave new world of Brexit independence Hong Kong Shippers' Council protests forwarders' box weigh-in fees Panama Canal inauguration has a special role for CMA CGM vessels Maersk man says 2M plans to shift service from Suez to Panama route Shipping confidence up from 5 to 5.1 in May: Moore Stephens China's trade with Belt and Road countries exceeds US$1 trillion in 2015 Hapaq-Lloyd revises French fuel inland haulage surcharges OOCL outlines VGM requirements on its website for customers Catapult brings transparency to ocean carrier free time data OceanMasters transports 300 tonnes of cable from Norway to Dubai UASC uses CargoSphere cloud solution to distribute rates to Dachser Logistics IAG expects no long term material impact from Brexit referendum India gives okay to foreigners buying 100pc of local airlines Boeing signs deal to sell aircraft to Iran Air Jan de Rijk trucks, China Eastern team up in Amsterdam and Prague American Airlines Cargo launches service from LAX to New Zealand FAA fines Amazon again for mishandling dangerous chemical

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JUNE 26, 2016
CAI releases SOLAS-VGM guidelines for LCL cargoes Jacques Vandermeiren appointed CEO of Antwerp Port Authority MISC Berhad publishes 2015 Sustainability Report New stability analysis tool that puts engineers in control seat launched Søren Skou appointed new CEO of Maersk Group Too soon to start speculating on UK-EU trade procedures, say British freight forwarders Cotton body surprised at rumoured opposition to Pakistani cotton exports to India J. K. Tyres commences export of radials thru' New Mangalore Port Record productivity at Chennai Port's container terminal KASEZ observes International Day of Yoga Ministry of Railways organises interactive seminar with major industries, stakeholders of freight business Special package for textile sector will boost exports, create employment & attract FDI: Fieo President

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Better to cooperate than compete Melotte to keep coffee supplies flowing in Seattle Recognising the role of freight forwarding services Aerospace logistics provider appoints VP Americas Acquisition strengthens market position More "nourishment" for Volga-Dnepr BIC presents 2016 award to UIC general director Canada's railways axe NOx emissions Contargo all ready for VGM Shipping Port of Antwerp names Eddy Bruyninckx successor RBE notes popularity surge Inland ports on the Rhine hold their own in 2015 India and Brazil opening up aviation industry New faces steering Maersk and Yang Ming Marine Shouldering SKD and CKD business RWI backs up Drewry New box wagons from old coal hoppers SIA introduces A350 on Jo'burg route

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JUNE 24, 2016
NTSB chief says it's time to consider marine autopilots London leads European shipping share recovery It's time for rational and strategic thinking following Brexit victory Behind the headlines: IHS assesses economic and political consequences of Brexit Brexit - the shipping industry reacts Brexit - a look at UK exports and imports Austal takes out billion dollar contracts in newbuildings CSIC completes merger of Dalian and Shanhaiguan shipyards Ports of Auckland fined for safety violation Brexit 'spells more pain for Intra-Europe trade', say German shipping leaders Maersk and HMM silent over takeover talk Japan shipyard orders fall again in May Stock markets down, but Asian shipping industry uncertain of Brexit impact UK-Britannia P&I merger failure will not dull M&A, says S&P London marine insurance market moves quickly to calm policyholder Brexit fears Container rates rise on Asia-Europe ahead of big July increases European shipping shares open sharply lower after Britain votes to leave EU Weak corporate governance haunts public shipping image Jinhui Shipping takes loss of USD4.3 million on bulker sale Port of Antwerp names Jacques Vandermeiren new CEO Maersk to focus on container shipping under new leadership

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JUNE 24, 2016
SCFI: container shipping rates recover ahead of the peak season 'Saddened' UK logistics firms await true meaning of Brexit vote and brace for cost rises Russian government reportedly eyeing Volga-Dnepr's AN-124s MIQ Logistics wins five-year French Connection contract FedEx CEO Smith on TNT merger: 'two plus two equals seven' The new Panama Canal: a risky bet Melanie Kreis set to be new Deutsche Post DHL chief financial officer

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JUNE 24, 2016
Positive results for The American Club Conrad 's new business unit aimed at LNG market Gladding Hearn books another pilot boat order $2.9 million investment in B.C. shipbuilding training Largest MAN B&W ever powers 19,437 TEU box ship UK Chamber of Shipping comments on Brexit

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JUNE 24, 2016
Latest Drewry manning report predicts drop in need for officers Matson taps Stanley Kuriyama for board of directors position Coast Guard vessel traffic unit helps avoid three close calls Port of Everett gearing up for Weyerhaeuser Building move Trade between NAFTA partners drops during month of April

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JUNE 24, 2016
Insurance stocks regain some lost ground after morning bloodbath Listed Lloyd's carriers surge back after losing 12% in market turmoil Shipping must keep calm and carry on in wake of Brexit uncertainty Calls for cool, calm reflection amid fears over long-term instability Brexit pushes passporting rights to top of London market agenda Non-UK firms expected to move European headquarters out of London unless measures can be agreed to retain passporting rights Surprise and concern over Skou's dual role at Maersk Industry watchers say Maersk Group seemed poorly prepared for Nils Andersen's departure, hence apparent lack of succession planning at Maersk Line Brexit raises questions over Lloyd's Register status in EU UK transition out of the EU could affect the way class society gets Recognised Organisation status Brexit: the view from Brussels London is out of favour in Brussels, where many questions on the UK's future will be answered Maersk: Brexit to hinder EU and UK growth ambitions World's biggest container line and member of the 2M alliance expects a limited immediate impact on the group's businesses in the UK Brexit: The view from the UK Where do we go from here? Post-Brexit we can behave more like the global maritime nation of our history Brexit could force banking exit Fears raised over effect of possible bank exit on UK insurance, brokerage, legal and accounting services Transpacific rates slide as lines scrap for APL cargo Imminent takeover of Singapore line adding to price pressure as rivals hope to lure away customers Cashed-up private investors continue dry bulk bargain hunt Private, low-profile investors move in as public firms remain distressed Capesize rates struggle to hold ground as fixtures dry up Backhaul rates tumble 28.1% week on week HMM tie-up with 2M could be prelude for takeover Shock announcement that Maersk and MSC in talks with South Korean line nevertheless looks like a win-win, says SeaIntelligence chief executive Lars Jensen Brexit: Utterly pathetic, says shipbroker Fulford-Smith Top London shipbroker warns of increasing trade protectionism and uncertainty Shipping and ports face Brexit fallout HFW partner Anthony Woolich spells out the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union for those doing business in the UK LMA poised to take advantage of Brexit 'opportunities' Chief executive David Gittings says members are well placed to steer a course through uncertainties Future of passporting rights key to London's survival as gateway to Europe Brexit vote means insurers will be thinking about the best location for their European bases Lloyd's will stay 'at centre' of global insurance market despite Brexit Lloyd's chairman says market 'fully equipped' to operate in the new environment UK Chamber calls for cool heads in wake of Brexit Government should establish commission to train trade deal negotiators, says trade association Hanjin Shipping to raise $18m via stock disposal but may need more Charter arrears add difficulties for the Korean carrier to reach deals in rate renegotiations. Japanese trader expects first VLGC transit on new Panama Canal Official inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal will take place on Sunday BIMCO develops new standard agreement for novation of shipping deals Until now there has been no such agreement for contracts Latin America to benefit from Panama expansion Terminal operators eye up opportunities

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JUNE 24, 2016
Port Newark Container Terminal revises SOLAS policy Philadelphia port taps Mexico auto production boom HMM announces 'simplified' SOLAS guidance for US exporters Trusteeship ends for Baltimore ILA local that struck in 2013 2M to shift USEC all-water service from Suez to Panama Bill aims to spur PierPass revamp Russia investigates terminal operators for alleged price-fixing Port of Antwerp names former utilities exec as CEO Shippers bracing for uncertainty after Brexit victory Asia-Europe spot rates up sharply ahead of July 1 GRIs Container shipping to lead the way under Maersk's new CEO

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JUNE 24, 2016
New Canal locks little help to tankers Report says wider Panama Canal "unlikely to significantly change" energy trade. Brexit to further restrict lending to shipping Stifel says bank debt could now become even more difficult to come by after out vote. Greek community digests Brexit vote Executives from the traditional shipping country share their thoughts following UK referendum's result. Hanjin Shipping to sell container depot Korean owner continues fundraising with disposal of holding in Shandong facility. LR hopes to avoid Brexit fall out Leading class society says it will be business as usual but has some concerns Korean banks cut back on lending Major lenders said to be spooked by troubles facing shipyard and shipowners. 'Opportunity Friday' from Brexit vote, says HFW London's role as a centre for trade and law could be enhanced as policies shift after shock Brexit vote, says lawyer Brian Perrott. Rehder rages at 'petty' UK Brexit vote Decision "narrow minded, petty and inward-looking," says Thomas Rehder. Theochari raises City concern after Brexit vote Norton Rose Fulbright maritime chief concerned about fallout from referendum. Brexit vote to delay UK shelf Lower spending is about the last the thing the UK offshore sector needed. POSH wins second Shell FLNG contract Singapore-listed company will deploy one semi-sub accommodation unit off Australia. Drunk bulker captain fined in Denmark NSC master found to be under the influence while leaving Hirtshals last year. Silverline tanker on sales block Malaysia auctioning off veteran vessel anchored at Pasir Gudang. SGX commits to Baltic, despite Brexit Singapore Exchange says it does not expect UK decision to quit the European Union to disrupt its takeover bid. Nautilus fears for members after Brexit vote Officer's union concerned that hard won labour reforms are now at risk. Viking moves closer to final deal with banks New financing pact lacks only final approval as offshore vessel owner receives second default notice. Soechi Lines sees better growth prospects Indonesian owner believes cabotage rules will give it a boost. Volatility beneficial but no commodities panic FIS chief John Banaszkiewicz says sterling decline a boost for UK brokers Huxley: bulk faces bigger problems than Brexit Wah Kwong boss says Brexit adds to uncertainty, while Arthur Bowring sees hope in UK's regulatory independence. Baltic says its 'business as usual' Jeremy Penn stresses need for free trade and open employment rules to ensure global market succeeds, no comment on SGX deal. Jones: Brexit to accelerate UK maritime decline BRS boss has a bleak warning for what EU exit could mean for British shipping cluster. Siem reflects on historic Brexit vote London-based magnate and Tory supporter says no fast impact on trade and Arrested bulker up for sale Singapore high court auctions Chinese ship detained by Bank of Communications. Stocks take a beating as Brexit claims PM RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down. UK Chamber calls for free-trade commission Shipping body wants rational thinking for industry after UK votes to leave European Union. Campbell says Brexit 'short-sighted' Swire Bulk and Baltic Exchange chairman says decision was taken for 'wrong reasons' Banks take a beating as Brexit claims PM RBS, Barclays and Lloyds see stock prices plunge as much as 34% following vote to leave; prime minister Cameron to step down. Moody's shipping outlook turns negative Ratings agency says earnings will fall by up to 10% this year. Ever Harvest plans fundraiser to buy ships Hong Kong-based owner to spend around half of money raised on additional tonnage. Asian share sell-off follows Brexit decision Markets in Asia first to respond to UK's vote against continued membership of European Union. Singapore tycoon builds stake in MMA Offshore Offshore veteran said to have been building stake in struggling offshore outfit since April 2015.

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JUNE 24, 2016
U.S. stock futures tumble after Britain votes to leave EU NAFTA trade decline continues in April SCFI rises 5.6% FRA: UP at fault in Oregon crude oil train derailment Executive Moves: Antwerp Port Authority, Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Matson HCI Capital to change name to Ernst Russ Decision to expand Panama Canal looks 'even better' Crowley to launch new LCL service IMF lowers U.S. economic growth forecast for 2016 Mandatory FDA entry filing in ACE goes well so far

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JUNE 24, 2016
France's CMA CGM makes Kingston a key hub in wake of widened Panama Canal Port connects to US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and northern Brazil. FACTBOX: 'Brexit' vote delivers sharp shock to oil markets CHINA DATA: May imports of residual fuel fall 39% on year to 1.9 mil mt Of these, fuel imports might be held as bonded stocks, bunker fuel. FEATURE: Expanded Panama Canal boosts opportunities for US-Asia condensate, naphtha flows A voyage from Houston to Chiba, Japan, takes about 30 days via the Panama Canal, compared with 47 days via the Suez Canal. Crude futures settle above $50/b as UK voters head to polls NYMEX July ULSD settled 1.58 cents higher at $1.5206/gal.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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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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