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BRIEFS

October 3, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate falls 2.7pc to US$714/TEU, off 4.7pc to USWC Spike in temperature-controlled freight rates with reefer container scarcity Container shipping recovery may be held back by looming large capacity injection Warning of thousands of polluting factories face closures in China Panama Canal sets another record with transit of 2,000th Neopanamax box ship Container volume surges 18.5 pc to record 99,500 TEU at Port Miami APL wins major accolade at Lloyd's List Global Awards JNPT cautious about government's plan to cut gate-in hours for exports Yusen to open a data-driven, semi-autonomous warehouse in Singapore Panalpina to buy Dutch handling agent specialised in perishables IAG to bid for part of insolvent Air Berlin Cargo iQ launches new intelligence hub to provide real-time information

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
APM Terminals announces new labour pool to better serve customers Bahri & Bolloré Group celebrate launch of BahriBolloré Logistics in Riyadh DP World acquiring Dubai Maritime City & Drydocks World Dubai among world's Top 5 leading maritime clusters in competitiveness & attractiveness Fifth successive year of decline in shipping industry operating costs Hapag-Lloyd takes delivery of 15,000-TEU vessel LCL Dangerous Goods & Responsibilities MOL holds naming ceremony for world's largest FSRU New warning on hazards of carrying bauxite by ship Panalpina to acquire Dutch handling agent specialised in perishables Shreyas Shipping & Logistics to acquire three vessels Yangshan deep water port to attain automation high, commence new berths Improving terminal productivity, costs & flexibility with a win-win labour strategy Superannuation age of doctors working in Major Port Trust hospitals enhanced to 65 years Alibaba to invest $15.2 bn over five years to further strengthen its global logistics network Interport Global Logistics commences operations at new 3rd Party Logistics warehouse in New Jersey Miami International Airport named world's best freighter hub Clarification on payment of service tax in transitional period Exporters seek a fillip

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Lithuanian Railways fined for hindering competition New software to boost railway efficiency Panalpina expands perishables network into Germany August: double digit air cargo growth again Austria's first LNG fuelling station opens in Ennshafen Seven new members for MAC Rastatt: let's learn the lessons Boettger Group scoops up Laabs Per Christian Mørk takes on COO post at UECC Hapag-Lloyd launches planned capital increase Handover of 50th A400M First fully autonomous rail trip in Western Australia Maritime operating costs sinking further says Moore Qatar Airways celebrates 20th anniversary New CRM product for freight and shipping industries Integrator picks new MD for Indian subcontinent

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
Costly regulations may await shipping after El Faro New anti-fouling product threatens to disrupt coatings industry Libya's Benghazi port re-opens for business Digital chartering platform launched with thousands of cargoes Marine insurer warns of dangers for any port in a storm D'Amico predicts tanker recovery next year and outlines growth strategy Prioritise performance before automating, says Ardmore COO Interocean books two Kamsarmaxes at Yangzijiang Navios deal to buy into FSL Trust lapses without agreement Surge in tanker demolitions in 2017

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
Rastatt rail freight corridor reopens, but closure backlash still creating ripples StreetScooter ramps-up production as demand grows for e-vehicles China crackdown on quality of waste imports a blow to recycling sector Analysis: CEVA may be flirting with M&A funded by a cash call Etihad hires ex-Heathrow boss Tony Douglas to lead 'salvage' effort Air freight in August sees double-digit growth continue Global Logistic Properties moves into European logistics with Gazeley acquisition

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
Austal wins Cape-class sustainent contract J-ENG wins first 6UEC45LSE-C1 order Envirocleanse inTank BWTS to be installed in capesize bulker Evironmentalists says study shows IMO EEDI goals are too easy VIDEO: DONG Energy changes its name to Ørsted WinGD moves ahead on digitalization USCG publishes report on El Faro sinking

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
Indian state refiners step up US crude buy Emerging longhaul trade adds to tanker tonne mile demand Handysize bulker earnings hold firm but Golden Week lull expected Average earnings still near three-and-a-half-year high Euroseas reveals merger talks with Poseidon A US-listed fleet of more than 30 containerships could result if two Greek owners tie the knot Last word: Man of many passions Football fan shipowner Evangelos Marinakis helps to launch a global drive for wider participation in sport US crude exports and tanker fixtures hit new record in September VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions Daily Briefing Lack of support from domestic owners overshadows Korean builders' prospects Vessels are outpacing EEDI targets, study warns 71% of containerships are ahead of 2025 targets CSAV raising $280m via share issue to up Hapag-Lloyd stake Company aims to raise stake in Hapag-Lloyd to at least 25% Rising Mozambique coal exports open new trades for bulkers Tonne-mile boost for capes from logistics developments in one of the world's poorest nations Shipowners join managers in eyeing Cyprus cluster Island is becoming a more rounded hub Mega-merger reminder of Cyprus' shipmanagement appeal Columbia Marlow unites two of the largest and oldest companies in island's shipmanagement community Declining vessel supply growth key to dry bulk market uptrend, says MSI Net fleet growth is forecast at 15m dwt in 2017 El Faro's master mostly to blame for ship's demise, says US Coast Guard Vessel's owner criticised for failure to provide adequate support to the crew Navios plan to buy FSL Trust stake falls through FSL Trust to continue with refinancing efforts in spite of scuppered deal with Navios DP World mulls more port infrastructure projects in Africa Port operator to work on projects in Senegal and draw up trade and logistics plan for Mali Why does shipbuilder Yangzijiang need more cash? On top of its adequate cash, the yard's recent funding from a share placement suggests M&A activity, but it may not... Grimaldi eyes port and ferry acquisitions Italian group will concentrate on organic growth and fleet expansion while keeping watch for takeovers that complement its ro-ro activities, says Emanuele Grimaldi Hard Brexit could jeopardise UK flag expansion plan, warns Emanuele Grimaldi Italian shipowner would put more ships on the register if UK exit terms from the EU are acceptable, but could...

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
ELDs top stack of challenges for FMCSA nominee Extended gate hours take effect at Houston's Bayport terminal Trade deficits with China widen despite higher import demand Shuttered Chinese factories have little room to clean up act Savannah perishable volume triples on Wal-Mart rerouting JNPT aims to expand reach via Wardha dry port Shreyas expands fleet to meet Indian coastal demand GLP storms into Europe with $2.8 billion acquisition China-Europe rail, cold chain gain new visibility via tech

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
Tanker owners counsel patience on recovery Clean tanker markets about half way through recovery thanks to drawdowns in inventories. Capesize rates beg for more upside in values Current rates should lead to greater increases in asset values, as supply remains low and yard capacity is tight. Swede agony for smart money New York banker diagnoses what disease might be ailing private equity firms stuck in shipping bets. Easier money gone even if banks return Better conditions could lure lenders, but tougher government regulation is here to stay. Gener8 Maritime sells veteran VLCC NYSE-quoted tanker owner tipped to have secured a firm price for Gener8 Poseidon. DVB man confident in lender's future Talk of shareholding changes could be realised, but bank's place in shipping should not. Aegean Marine names Yagerman new VP Long-time investment analyst lands in new role after tenure at JP Morgan Asset Management. Ian El-Mokadem arrives at V.Group to head new team Ian El-Mokadem today arrived as chief executive of V.Group as the shipmanagement giant slotted its new management structure into place. Industry newcomer El-Mokadem was appointed this summer with his arrival seeing him take over the post from interim boss Hanne Sorens. In a statement, V.Group explained the ship management business will be led by Alastair Evitt in the east and Maurice Baker, who Boxships leading energy efficiency race Green policy group says 71% of vessels already meeting IMO's 2025 EEDI target. Seaspan plots notes offering to repay debt New York-quoted owner lines up new securities sale to pay back notes maturing next spring. All UK anchor-handlers stand idle Owners heading for 'cruel winter' as spot ships unemployed in North Sea sector. El Faro sinking caused by master's actions Decision to steer toward hurricane was cited as primary reason behind casualty, but owner also cited. Oldendorff supramax sales chatter off the mark Talk around Unisea deal dies down but handysize has left German owner's fleet. Three die of asphyxiation on bulker Crew suffocated by wood-preserving chemicals in hold at Oman port. Crewman missing from Dutch cargoship Search fails to find Wagenborg seafarer lost off Quebec, Canada. VLCC surplus clearing faster than forecast Signs of fourth quarter upturn in big tanker market, AXIA's Michael Pak says. Tellurian fixes first LNG carrier Driftwood LNG developer kicks off its shipping and trading operations Frederic Barnaud to quit GM&T at year-end Long serving head of Gazprom trading arm eyes new 'LNG adventures' EOL reveals debt of $912m Restructuring Singapore offshore owner only has $2m of realisable assets. Fincantieri plots Australian listing Italian shipbuilder heading to ASX if it wins new $27bn naval contract. Golar closer to Hilli Episeyo finishing line Troim's plan coming together with FLNG unit set to leave Singapore later this month. ITIC settles Turkey-Cyprus vessel dispute Insurer steps in after ship refused entry in Turkey due to Cypriot connections. Varamar founder launches online fixing platform Alexander Varvarenko behind new chartering platform linking shipping and commodity worlds. SAL Heavy launches marine projects venture German owner combining shipping and installation support work in new division. AISSOT charters VLCC owned by Evangelos Marinakis New tanker venture takes in Capital Maritime vessel on long-term contract. UECC poaches Mork from Hoegh Autoliners New COO was previously regional sales head at rival car carrier owner. S&P deals set for healthy record in 2017, says Clarksons Ratio of trading sales to newbuilding orders a positive market indication, brokerage believes. Tanker scrapping shows strong upturn Jump in number of tankers being demolished can't stop overall decline in scrapping. Hyundai Mipo tipped to beat forecasts KB Securities says Korean yard's third quarter result boosted by rising orders. Polarcus edges up ship utilisation Less transit time means more vessel use for Middle East seismic survey player. Subsea 7, Schlumberger bag big LNG contract Ophir Energy deal for Golar FLNG vessel off Equatorial Guinea worth up to $300m. Flex LNG strengthens with new CFO John Fredriksen-backed gas carrier company brings in Oystein Kalleklev from KNOT. Modec seals Rang Dong FSO extension Japanese floater specialist sees Vietnam-based unit secure employment until 2025. MacGregor moves head office to Singapore Marine equipment specialist latest to join wave of European maritime companies migrating east. Yara tests zero emission autonomous boxship Norwegian government will pay one-third of newbuilding costs of full-scale version.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
USDOT looks to streamline environmental review process for multimodal projects The Deptartment of Transportation has issued revised guidelines that will act to streamline the environmental review process for multimodal... Massport begins Boston Harbor Dredging Project Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially begun its $350 million Boston Harbor Dredging Project , as approved by the U.S. Army... Congressional Dems file twin sleep disorder testing bills Congressional Democrats introduced legislation on Thursday that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to test train and comme... PANYNJ sees all-time monthly cargo high in August The port's 631,404 TEUs handled this past August was 7.8 percent better than August 2016 volumes. The Port of New York and New Jersey set a... Port of Baltimore sets fiscal year TEU, tonnage records In the first half of 2017, the Port of Baltimore handled 5.3 million tons of general cargo, more than the first half of any other calendar y... MercuryGate adds analytics platform to TMS Transportation management software (TMS) provider MercuryGate International, Inc. on Monday unveiled a new embedded analytics platform call... GLP to acquire Gazeley in $2.8b deal Industrial real estate developer Global Logistics Properties (GLP) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gazeley for approxima... Navios Maritime term sheet with FSL Trust terminated Navios Maritime Holdings has failed to acquire a 51 percent controlling stake in Singapore's First Ship Least Trust (FSL Trust), FSL said i... Richemont pays $334,800 for 'drug kingpin' sanctions violations New York-based luxury goods retailer Richemont North America has agreed to pay a $334,800 civil penalty to settle four violations of the Fo...

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OCTOBER 2, 2017
Jones Act aside, sources see Puerto Rico problems by land, not sea US distributors and traders doubt the 10-day waiver of the Jones Act will be much benefit for Puerto Rico, saying the real issues holding up cargoes are the logistical nightmares and power failures on the island. US law strengthening Russian sanctions needs clarity: EU official A new US sanctions law targeting Russia's energy sector has EU companies and lawmakers questioning the status of current and future crude oil and natural gas investments, according to an EU official. EIA says July residual fuel oil exports to Panama down 31.8% on month US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 645,000 barrels in July, down 31.8% from June, Energy Information Administration data showed Monday. Oil futures at crossroads following month-long rally A sharp pullback across the oil complex Monday raised the possibility of further price declines this month despite expectations for counterseasonal draws in US crude stocks and tightness in the distillate market. NYMEX crude nears $50/b as selloff marks start to October Oil futures fell Monday on profit-taking as part of last month's rally was reversed, representing a bearish turn that will raise questions about where the next support levels may exist. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude probes downside further as bullish drivers slow INTERVIEW: US sanctions against Iran would see grudging international compliance "Grudging compliance does not look like robust, immediate information sharing to support the enforcement of sanctions," Rosenber said.

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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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