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BRIEFS

August 29, 2016

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Asia-Europe rate rises 4pc to US$695/TEU, drops 6.9pc to Med ports Maersk announces transpacific rate increases to take effect October 1 CMA CGM levies Asia-Europe, Asia-Med and Black Sea rate increases More data sought as US FMC 'stops clock' on Ocean Alliance approval inquiry Singamas hit by US$36.6 million loss, first half revenues fall 42pc APL builds Asia-Europe network with India Pakistan Europe service Oil prices fall, Iraq enters market, Niger rebels end war, adding supply Cheng Lie Navigation to add intra-Asia service through slots Maersk's South Pacific Express links NZ and west coast South America WSS makes things easier for Suez customers with help of special team BCO eco lobby starts campaign for cleaner, greener ship emissions US truckers take legal action against electronic logging devices New logistics facility for DHL Express to be developed at Budapest Airport Qatar Airways Cargo automates pallet loading onto freighters at Doha Aramex partners with NewBridge Pharma in UK, Mideast, Africa, Canada

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AUGUST 28, 2016
APL's new India Pakistan Europe service to commence in Oct. End user certificate - Dangerous & embargoed goods Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve capital-related conditions for merger with UASC Joint services boost Indian Subcontinent network New lows for container equipment prices Shipping companies asked to pay significant compensation for causing environmental damage South Asian countries meet to finalise regional oil & chemical spill contingency plan US Federal Maritime Commission seeks additional information on 'Ocean Alliance' APSEZ berths vessel with largest cargo parcel size ever handled at a port in India Bangladeshi ports seen reducing rates for Indian ships under coastal shipping agreement Country craft operators, agri produce exporters urge DGFT to relook at EDI port condition for rice exports Indian investors have an opportunity at Colombo port Kakinada Container Terminal loads largest parcel size of 800 TEUs KoPT extends RFQ due date for project to set up liquid cargo mooring facilities Penal interest waived on govt loans availed by Cochin Port Changes in freight rates for handling coal by rail COPY OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION India & Cyprus agree to avoid double taxation & prevent fiscal evasion

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Australia: improving car/truck interactions China-Russia trade corridor ready for action Setback for world's biggest aircraft It's ready, steady, run in less than one month PD Ports: invitation to see the sea Johannesburg site to produce rail equipment DTC enlarging vehicle fleet Grimaldi completes Finnlines delisting DME is Isago compliant Husser to Riss & Hammes Single brand for Havi Group New shuttle cuts transit times to Asia Hapag Lloyd and UASC: wedding on Taking on new duties today Virgin Atlantic to manage long-haul cargo for Virgin...

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AUGUST 26, 2016
Full speed ahead for Kingston hub transformation Cautiously optimistic Aurora LPG remains in black I.M. Skaugen cautiously optimistic despite deeper interim losses Chinese shipbuilders downsizing payrolls VARD wins two cruise ship orders from Hapag-Lloyd VLGCs anchored off Singapore amid global oversupply Korean Air to inject USD357.56 million into Hanjin Shipping Upward trend for container freight rates on Asia-Europe H-Line Shipping on fleet renewal spree Singamas falls to first half loss as container sales plummet China COSCO plunges to USD1 billion first-half loss

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AUGUST 26, 2016
An eerie lull in spot market as rates game gets critical for ocean carriers Forwarders struggle with tech innovation paradox: they fear it but need it to attract customers Creditors reject latest Hanjin rescue plan as 'D-Day' looms UASC key figures unveil 'dismal performance' Supply chains and the link with the Internet of Things TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin to retire

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AUGUST 26, 2016
BG Freight to add four new "green" feeders Twenty years on, MTU Series 4000 is still a leader ABS issues guide on W2W crew transfer systems Topaz: One OSV operator with profitable first half Hapag-Lloyd Cruises orders two expedition ships

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AUGUST 26, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve UASC merger terms Two carriers on track to create world's fifth largest container line Diana Shipping on path to end stalemate with lenders Dry cargo specialist reaches preliminary agreement with BNP Paribas and other lenders to defer loan repayments Singapore: refining transhipment hub strategy City state is moving on multiple fronts to fend off would-be competitors amid a prolonged industry downturn Cluster theory: is it still relevant? As technology evolves, will the notion of related businesses clustering together be able to remain in favour? London: capitalising on a glorious legacy London boasts both an illustrious past and a more than credible presence, but emergent maritime centres are making big inroads Shanghai: eyes return to top slot The metropolis at the midpoint of China's eastward coastline is widely seen to have the potential to rival the world's best maritime cities Tokyo: still going strong after 20 years of stagnation Japanese capital holds on to its shine though perennial weaknesses persist Hong Kong: defending its prestigious position With a bleak long-term prospect for the city's port amid restricted lands and rising labour costs, its shipping service sector will likely take on more responsibilities Rotterdam: Europe's biggest port is striving to grow Port of Rotterdam needs to retain status as Europe's biggest as Antwerp closes in on containers Oslo: more than just marine finance Oslo is noted for its lenders and its ease of listing, but there are also export credit agencies, lawyers, shipbrokers, class expertise and of course the Nor-Shipping trade show Hamburg: riding out the KG crisis to preserve top maritime city status Hapag-Lloyd's renaissance offsets Elbe concerns as line joins world's premier division and underpins Hamburg's maritime credentials Copenhagen: letting potential off the leash Marine finance is a key element of the Danes' maritime city, but strong shipowning and operating community seal its place as a top maritime city Dubai: home of 'the world's first-ever bespoke maritime cluster' Many maritime companies find Dubai an attractive location do business, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the authorities to make it so Limmasol: home to a loyal maritime following Cyprus' course as a contemporary maritime hub has been steady, with defections rare Mumbai: poised to ride Narendra Modi's wave India's prime minister is on a mission to invest $60bn in the development of ports and related infrastructure, and the country's leading maritime is sure to benefit Italy: reform on the cards Decades in the making, will much-needed simplification and efficiencies enable the Mediterranean country to claw back market share? Location, location, location From international melting pots to national strongholds, there is no single recipe to being a leading maritime city and shipping companies, though increasingly spoilt for choice, may struggle to calculate the benefits of a move UK shortsea capacity on the rise Boost for Channel services, but direct Scandinavian capacity slips Rickmers and Rickmers call off talks Shipmanagment arrangement is shelved HSH shipping loss provisions quadruple to nearly $600m Hamburg regional bank stays in black in first half, but no thanks to the industry China Cosco's $750m cost-cutting target is 'challenging' say analysts Chinese box carrier looks for more consolidation synergy savings Hanjin Shipping's 'self-rescue' plan falls short of creditors' demands Fate of Hanjin Shipping will be decided by creditors next week Carriers pin hopes on September GRIs With the peak season failing to deliver thus far, next week's price push could prove crucial Dalian Port first-half profit falls 23% amid global economic slowdown Economic fundamentals remained weak leading to a slowdown in investment, consumption, and imports and exports trade New director quits UK Ship Register Setback for UK flag growth ambitions as Simon Barham departs after just a few months in the new role Tankers: Summer slowdown or something more sinister? Rates have probably bottomed out, says Sovcomflot, but the fate of rates henceforth is by no means clear Rem Offshore posts net loss on impairment charges Newbuild cancellation expenses are also to blame for decline Weak demand and container shipping reshuffle weigh on Singamas results But railway transportation development in China might provide new business opportunities Seaspan raises $80m from public share offering Company sells 3.2m preferred shares priced at $25 per share Swiber wins extra time to report second-quarter results Singapore Exchange gives company until November 14 to declare earnings

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AUGUST 26, 2016
Caribbean rates fall as container lines fail to curb overcapacity Allcargo Logistics combines operations to accelerate growth Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve UASC merger Peak season and tighter trans-Pacific capacity fail to lift spot rates US proposal to limit truck speeds would cut capacity Rotterdam dockers back automation job security deal Germany's Rickmers, ER Capital end merger talks Matson orders two container/ro-ro ships for Hawaii trade Low volume growth squeezing global terminal operators' profits Coast Guard issues storm advisory for South Florida ports Capital injection aids Hanjin in fight against receivership Volatile Asia-Europe spot rates show clear upward trend Low demand for containers drags Singamas to first-half loss

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AUGUST 26, 2016
Analysts: Aurora likely to need debt relief LPG carrier owner says it's working with stakeholders to address long-term financial structure. Hapag-Lloyd gets key approval for merger Shareholders OK share capital increase needed for combination with liner rival UASC. Aurora LPG secures $21m finance booster LPG carrier owner says it is in talks for more financing after striking two-year loan deal. Diana and lenders strike preliminary deal BNP Paribas likely candidate as 'largest lender' accedes to Diana requests. Vitol terminal re-opens after oil spill Oil tanker causes slick in Malaysia while loading fuel at Tanjung Bin Terminal. Hyundai Mipo workers vote to strike Industrial action at Korean yard will be the first in 20 years. Diana strikes preliminary deal with lenders on debt BNP Paribas likely candidate as 'largest lender' accedes to Diana requests. Stifel: Big advantage in $511m Matson order Analyst says conro newbuildings at Nassco will allow Hawaii shipowner to operate fewer and more efficient ships, but with more capacity. German family merger falls through An anticipated tie-up of companies owned by Bertram and Erck Rickmers will not go forward. Aurora makes less but beats estimates VLGC owner takes a hit due to low rates and tries to answer a tough question. Bourbon AHTS fired on off Libya Offshore vessel being used by MSF charity boarded by gunmen. S&P upgrades Steamship Mutual Insurer's two bumper years impress ratings agency. Swiber gets permission to delay results Singapore Exchange gives judicial managers more time to determine state of the company. Finnlines delisted by Grimaldi Group Italian ferry company takes 100% control of Baltic ro-ro owner. UASC: assumptions over figures 'incorrect' Boxship owner defends its position ahead of crucial meeting over Hapag-Lloyd merger. HSH's loan loss provisions hit $587m German bank says conditions in shipping markets were persistently difficult in first half. Hanjin on brink as KDB questions rescue plan But owner says it has not received any word from creditors as threat of court receivership looms. Vitol terminal closed after oil spill Oil tanker causes slick in Malaysia while loading fuel at Tanjung Bin Terminal. Hanjin on the brink as KDB questions rescue plan But owner says it has not received any word from creditors as threat of court receivership looms. US seeks $750,000 whistleblower reward Two crewmen on DSD Shipping's Stavanger Blossom set to split major payout in criminal oil dumping case. Seaspan sells out fundraising offer Containership owner completes share offering and raises gross proceeds of $80m. Hanjin on the brink as KDB rejects rescue plan Owner may have one last shot at redemption as threat of court receivership looms. Flex looks forward to bigger LNG capacity Oslo-listed company says increased production will coincide with the delivery of its LNG carriers in 2018. Eimskip pushes up profit by 59% Icelandic line enjoys 9% rise in cargo volumes in second quarter. Solstad still profitable ahead of merger Oslo-listed company remains in the black for the second quarter although it posts smaller profit. IM Skaugen logs another loss But Norwegian gas carrier owner remains optimistic its small-scale LNG operations will pay off in future. Restis scoops Nigerian PSV charter Golden Energy Offshore fixes supply ship to Total for six months. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding plans 2,000 more job cuts Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder looking to trim workforce in face of order slowdown. Icon Offshore sees net profit drop by 57% Decline in vessel utilisation continues to take its toll at Malaysian offshore vessel operator. Swiber gets permission to delays results Singapore Exchange gives judicial managers more time to determine state of the company. Matson picks NASSCO for new con-ro ships Two Kanaloa class ships, costing a total of $511m, complete renewal of Matson's Hawaii fleet. Slump for Fredriksen's Seadrill Partners Net income falls by 41.7% as financial items eat into operational gains.

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AUGUST 26, 2016
Washington State adopts new crude-by-rail rule The state of Washington earlier this week adopted new rules surrounding the transportation of crude oil by rail and pipeline, the Washingto... AIIS: U.S. steel imports in July post monthly increase The United States imported 3.17 million net tons of steel in July, a 12.3 percent increase from June but a 3.5 percent decline from July 20... Container carrier losses could reach $10b in 2016 More "dark clouds" are gathering for the top container carriers as mounting losses could total $10 billion in 2016, according to Lars Jense... Eimskip's Q2 net earnings soar 58.7% Icelandic shipping company Eimskip reported net earnings of 8.8 million euros (U.S. $9.9 million, based on today's exchange rate) for the s... UPS Freight to cut 160 positions at Richmond HQ UPS Freight plans to slash 160 positions at its Richmond, Va. Headquarters within the next year, according to a statement from the company.... SCFI remains stagnant from last week The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index barely moved from last week's reading of 597.47 to a reading of 596.3... G6 voids another transpacific sailing in October The G6 Alliance will void one sailing its North Pacific 3 (NP3) service between Asia and the Pacific Northwest, according to alliance membe... Reports: Little new in latest Hanjin finance plan Korean media outlets on Friday reported a new financial improvement plan submitted by ocean carrierHanjin Shipping Co. to creditors on Thur... FDA launches new import website The Food and Drug Administration's import division on Friday launched a revamped website designed to make it easier to access information o... USDA forecasts $133b in ag exports for FY 2017 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)has projected $133 billion in total agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017, up $6 billion from ... Crane Worldwide opens new facility at Heathrow Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened a new warehouse and office facility adjacent to the London Heathrow Airport in an effort to enhance it... Former DAMCO exec to head new SaaS division at SEKO SEKO Logistics has appointed Michael Christensen to lead a new business unit focusing on the third-party logistics provider's service-as-a-... FWI: Cargo theft remains prominent issue in Brazil amid economic crisis The rate of reported cargo thefts in Brazil is high and continues to increase while the nation continues to experience an economic crisis, ... Matson orders two new conro ships Matson has ordered two combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships from General Dynamics NASSCO for deploymenton its services to Hawai... Tech upgrades help fleets improve gas mileage 3%, study says Seventeen large motor carriers saw their fuel economy increase last year by 3 percent from 2014, saving a combined $501 million on diesel, ...

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AUGUST 26, 2016
Houston premium to US Gulf Coast HSFO hit lowest level since June 7 on Thursday The Houston bulk-to-retail spread -- the IFO 380 CST spot market premium to its primary blending component US Gulf Coast HSFO -- stood at 43 cents/mt on Thursday, according to Platts data. TANKERS: Black Sea-Med dirty Handysize rates surge on wave of fresh inquiry Bunker spill closes oil terminal in Malaysia operated by Vitol's VTTI External: Wired Bunkering TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for Sep 17-19 China's Shenzhen port to tighten sulfur limits at berth from Oct 1, 2016 CHINA DATA: July residual fuel imports edge up 3.6% on month to 1.19 mil mt External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. India's Matrix Bharat expects bunker sales to grow by 8-10% annually MXB will target growth through expanding customer base and improving speed of bunker fuel delivery through better infrastructure

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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


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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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