BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

July 4, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate rises 15pc to US$1,015/TEU, soars 26pc to USWC CMA CGM sells 90pc of LA's GGS for US$817m to EQT Infrastructure Hong Kong port has little chance of regaining top spot Smooth sailing for big ships through Bayonne Bridge to call NY-NY port USEC port expansions could be for 'naught', if higher volumes fail: economist HAFFA's Brian Wu appointed to IATA-FIATA governance board Alibaba doubles investment in SE Asian e-commerce retailer, Lazada Group Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics executives face bribery charges 2nd Afghanistan-India flight from Kandahar to New Delhi Asia Pacific airlines see freight tonne kilometres rise 12.2 pc in May: AAPA Hybrid Air Freighters to buy 12 Lockheed Martin hybrid cargo airships

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JULY 3, 2017
APL voted 'Best Shipping Line in the Transpacific' CMA CGM signs binding agreement for sale of 90 pc equity interest in Global Gateway South terminal in Los Angeles Container shipping business integration of Japanese Big 3 progressing well Contship's flagship container terminal in La Spezia wins Europe's best container terminal award Global Industry Alliance launched to support low carbon shipping ITIC pays out for pool manager's acceptance of unacceptable tanker MOL launches 2017 vessel safety campaign Optimum Freight Solutions handles the largest width cargo in containers at Kattupalli Port PSA International judged 'Best Global Container Terminal Operating Company' ZIM deploys 11,000-TEU vessel in Asia-ECSA trade Kandla Port handles more cargo in Q1 2017-18 ASSOCHAM conference on 'India - On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution' on July 13 in New Delhi DHL Express inaugurates expanded Delhi Gateway, doubling export capacity India - On the Cusp of a Logistics Revolution Salient features of GST implementation by Railways on freight segment GSTN unveils Excel-based template to help taxpayers in easy data entry offline before uploading on the GST portal Avashya Foundation inaugurates Swachh Bharat project in CFS region, Uran

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JULY 3, 2017
Tonnage boost for chartering joint venture Hanseatic Unity CMA CGM agree USD817 million deal with EQT Infrastructure III for 90% stake in LA port Are Saudi Arabia's VLCC-construction plans far-fetched? Keppel closes Rotterdam yard sale to Damen at EUR23.5 million Keppel close to delivering world's first converted floating liquefaction vessel Island Offshore delays order at Kawasaki HI SM Line plans new transpacific and intra-Asia services Japanese carriers ready to set up liner shipping joint venture Offshore survivors expand through fire-sale acquisitions Kyoei Tanker books another VLCC Sungdong union agrees to refrain from strikes to secure refund guarantees

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JULY 3, 2017
Japanese carrier trio miss first target for ONE merger, but it's all 'going to plan' Forwarders trying to put airlines on the spot and lock in lift before rates rise Shipping must learn from Maersk cyber attack - tighten security or be next, warning Can big organisations be agile? CH Robinson finds out The air freight fairy tale continues, with general cargo on the rise CMA CGM sells 90% stake in LA container terminal for $817m

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JULY 3, 2017
El Faro: NTSB issues weather forecasting recommendations Latest WinGD Gen X engine passes FAT and TAT tests Ingalls gets LPD 29 advanced procurement contract FLNG conversion nears completion Virgin Voyages opts for Wartsila power and navigation solutions

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JULY 3, 2017
APM Terminals still struggling to bring some terminals online Flagship Maasvlakte II out of action six days after ransomware attack Ballast water convention extension looms large IMO likely to sign off on two-year delay for existing vessels Minos Kyriakou dies, aged 75 Shipping and media mogul's diverse interests included Athenian fleet of six modern VLCCs OOIL denies takeover talks again No sale unless high cash premium offered, but analysts say it could be too expensive for Cosco Shipping to acquire... LA terminal deal bolsters CMA CGM finances Infrastructure fund to take 90% stake in Global Gateway South acquired by French line when it bought NOL LNG carrier spot rates tease $40,000 per day mark First LNG under Kogas-Cheniere contract delivered, and Rough closure to boost UK LNG Shell's Prelude lends scale to new era of FLNG Ships are poised to carry cargoes from world's biggest vessel Handysize trajectory up on grains and nickel Further gains in rates expected over the next couple of weeks, brokers say Bulk carrier collides with tanker in Dover Strait Crew from both vessels unharmed and all accounted for Hapag-Lloyd launches notes offering Proceeds to be used for the early redemption of existing bonds Glickman takes over top role at Zim New chief executive starts work as Rafi Danieli steps down SHI unveils $237.5m contract price for AET newbuilding order Shuttle tanker pair scheduled for delivery by January 10, 2020 CMA CGM to sell Global Gateway South terminal for $817m cash French container line to sell 90% stake in LA terminal to alternative investments firm EQT Infrastructure Shipping's environmental commitments head for crunch point Regulators must close the book on ballast water or risk disarray Japanese trio fail to establish liner shipping joint venture on July 1 But the delay is not significant and an announcement will follow in a few days, says K Line spokesman Daily Briefing Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018 Keppel sells Rotterdam shipyard to Damen for $26.8m Singapore shipbuilder is rationalising operations amid industry downturn Seaspan and Gerry Wang in impasse over pay Major shareholder Washington Co still in negotiations on compensation package for Seaspan chief executive

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JULY 3, 2017
US West Coast ports humming despite pending closures US trucker ABF rolls out 'space-based' LTL charge Long truck waits continue at NY-NJ's APM terminal Inefficient Santos bunkering breeds delays and higher costs SM Line to launch new intra-Asia and trans-Pacific services APMT hack weighs on growth at top Indian port Japan container traffic rebounds Container lines building pricing power CMA CGM sells LA terminal for $817 million Japan lines ready to merge despite regulatory setbacks

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JULY 3, 2017
DryShips puts its last newcastlemax on hire George Economou-backed shipowner gets floating rate plus premium for one-year charter. Loose bolts blamed in Carnival Liberty fire No injuries resulted from fire, but cruise giant asked to improve safety and evacuation procedures. Awilco LNG wraps up secondary pubic offering Oslo-list LNG shipowner's subsequent offering gets some support after private placement. Korean yards tipped for solid profits Big three shipbuilders enjoyed positive second quarter, data indicates. Maersk Broker swoops for Kennedy Marr Danish brokerage broadens its offshore offering with latest acquisition. Uni-Tankers sees red in weak tanker market Danish shipowner turns a loss in fiscal year 2016/2017 but does not give up on its fleet development project. Yangzijiang inks six orders worth $133m Chinese yard adds bulker trio, plus three boxship options. Diana Containerships to reduce share count Reverse stock split will boost Greek owner's price on Nasdaq exchange. Jinhui launches rights issue worth $23.9m Oslo-listed owner to sell more than 25m shares at a 14.8% discount. German boxship consolidation moves up a gear L&B and Asiatic/Atlantic Lloyd vessels bring Hanseatic Unity's managed fleet to 233 containerships and bulkers. 'Relocation of Greeks no longer hypothetical' UGS president Theodore Veniamis says half of Europe's fleet at risk due to ongoing tax investigation. Eli Glickman takes reins at Zim Rafi Danieli replaced at boxship owner by former Israel Electric CEO. MISC's Faizul Ismail dies Malaysian giant loses former VP of LNG on post-Eid vacation Bourbon set to close finance deals French offshore owner says all conditions for its 'Stronger for longer' action plan have been met. Boskalis begins share buyback Dutch owner wants to prevent dilution from 2016 stock dividend. Japanese boxship merger remains on track K Line, MOL and NYK miss 1 July date for forming operating company, but deal close. Foremost orders new capesize bulkers New York-owner returns to SWS in China for dry cargo pair. Greek owner Minos Kyriakou dies aged 75 Founder of Athenian Group and media mogul suffered cardiac arrest in Athens. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM hit the road for bond financing European containership owners intend to tap "favourable market" as they offer notes worth around $911m. SWS contests Pacific Radiance cancellation Chinese yard launches counterclaim against owner over scrapped PSV deal. CMA CGM sells US terminal for $817m French container line offloads a 90% holding in LA's Global Gateway South. Subsea 7 spends $22.6m on bond buyback Norwegian offshore group now has 48.8% of $700m convertible issue. Siem Offshore sells South American unit Norwegian owner banks small profit by offloading defence company Consub Defesa e Tecnologia. DVB warns on 2017 profit on loan risks German bank predicts another tough twelve months due to shipping and offshore exposure. Kyoei Tanker adds to VLCC ordering rush Japanese shipowner takes large tanker newbuilding tally to three with second order at JMU. Valles MR struck by bulker in Dover Strait Both vessels sustained damaged, but all crew are accounted for with no injuries or pollution. Precious bulker runs aground in US Handysize bulker reportedly lost propulsion while transitting waterway. No reports of pollution. Damen finalises Keppel Verolme takeover Dutch shipyard group completes assimilation of compatriot facility from Singaporeans.

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JULY 3, 2017
CMA CGM to sell majority stake in LA terminal French ocean carrier CMA CGM will sell a 90 percent equity interest in the Global Gateway South (GGS) terminal at the Port of Los Angeles t... Hoyer acquires tank lessor CCR Liquid bulk logistics specialist Hoyer Group has acquired French intermediate bulk container lessor CCR. Financial terms of the deal were ... Gebrüder Weiss raises flag in U.S. market Austrian third-party logistics services provider Gebrüder Weiss is expanding to the United States. The company has placed three U.S. offic... Glickman takes the helm at ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd's new president and chief executive officer, Eli Glickman, officially took office on July 1, the Israe... Logistics accelerator seeking new startups A San Francisco-based logistics technology accelerator operated by the business incubator RocketSpace and the logistics company Kaleido Log... Executive Moves: ZIM, Kane Is Able and Singapore Shipping Association ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has named Eli Glickman president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, taking over from Rafi... Kerry Logistics buys 50% stake in Asian intermodal broker LPL Hong Kong-based third party logistics services provider Kerry Logistics Network has acquired 50 percent stake in Lanzhou Pacific Logistics ... EU green lights ONE container JV, members expect SA to follow suit The European Commission last week has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between Japanese shipping com... Ports of LA, Long Beach to raise Traffic Mitigation Fee The fee that terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach charge for moving cargo during daytime hours Monday through Friday is abo...

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JULY 3, 2017
Virgin Voyages cruise newbuilds to install Wartsila scrubbers External: Wired Bunkering Industry awaits cues on IMO global sulfur cap enforcement at MEPC 71 Some said compliance could be over 80%, if the penalty for non-compliance were to exceed the cost of compliance. SHIPPING QUARTERLY -- DRY BULK: Atlantic Panamaxes set for strong Q3 on LatAm grains exports - Brazil's record grains production will support dry bulk market - Long-haul voyages to Far East promise strong ton-mile demand - Long-term influence on freight rates uncertain SHIPPING QUARTERLY -- TANKERS: Atlantic dirty freight rates weak at end-Q2, near term-outlook bearish Both Suezmax and VLCC prices are very weak already and the route from West Africa to China basis 260,000 mt, recently saw a seven-month low on June 21. INTERVIEW: BMS United Bunkers targets over 10% growth in bunker sales in 2017 "As a group, we are interested in strategically growing our Asian operations further in new markets," Kounalakis said. TRADER NOTE: Fuel supplier Dan-Bunkering appoints new US manager Jensen originally joined the company as a trader in Copenhagen. FUTURES: Crude higher on Qatar tension, lower US rig count S Korea's SK offers RMG 380 CST bunker fuel with ISO 8217:2010 standard SK becomes first refiner in the country to offer bunker fuel with the 2010 specifications. SHIPPING Q2: Asia Pacific dry bulk market holds steady after shaky run Q3 market direction was unclear in the short term due to possible Chinese coal import restrictions at its second tier ports from July 1. China's SunRui first in Asia to get USCG type approval for ballast water system SunRui is now one of only four manufacturers to have been awarded a USCG type approval certificate for its BWTS, all four of which were submitted by DNV GL. Kurdish crude tanker appears off Canada, Vitol seen as buyer - Iraq in contact with Canadian authorities - Tanker carrying 700,000 barrels of crude ANALYSIS: Asian oil buyers cautious despite clarity on Qatar co-loading - Asian buyers start seeking alternatives to Qatari oil - Dependence on overall Mideast volumes intact

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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