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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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December 6, 2017

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French shipping, fuel giants tie up in enormous 10-year supply LNG deal Carrier response differs on ending rate slide in slack season Japan's exports up 14pc to US$2.6 billion, biggest jump since 2008 IMO seeks more spending, more rules to counter global warming Biggest to call in Canada, 14,500 TEUer docks at Prince Rupert US port and truck interests divide over Trump's tax reform measures Queen Margethe leads Danish trade mission to Ghana US Coast Guard: Breaking ballast water rules means penalties Suppliers need to prepare for an end to fossil fuels, says ICS TransContainer profit up 102pc to US$39 million as sales rise 37pc New China-Europe route is rich in intermodal transfers Cathay group volumes rise 4.8pc in October to 180,706 tonnes Airport security man arrested at Mumbai airport for fake terror note Vienna Airport expands cargo unit, opens cold storage pharma hub Strikes hit Frankfurt cargo capacity, driving forwarders away Munich airport tops all with 10pc more cargo to 270,000 tonnes

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
Bunker suppliers called to prepare for death of fossil fuels in shipping Classification stepping up to the digital challenge: IACS Chairman CMA CGM Group merges subsidiaries MacAndrews & OPDR COSCO tops container liftings in Q3 HMM tops schedule reliability in Oct. IMO Secretary-General outlines challenges facing the Organization India's global containerised ex-im trade records highest growth in Q3 2017, says report MOL signs bauxite transport deal with Alufer Mining SCI wins 'Training Award' at SAMEA Awards 2017 Somalia signs anti-piracy amendment Marginal rise in coffee exports Philippines delegation visits Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust VOC Port contributes to rehabilitation in storm-hit Nagercoil Vice-President calls for strengthening SMEs East Coast Maritime Forum 2017 in Kolkata to deliberate on key issues

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US class I railroad certifies three new sites Irish food for Australia Operational changes in Finland-China Container traffic Another term for Voionmaa at FSA APL joins ICC to prevent transport of fake goods PANYNJ closes deal for JFK refurbishment Hapag-Lloyd and K + N agree to cut CO2 Swissport lures communications guru from Lufthansa Bauxite from Africa carried by MOL Air Seychelles sets tonnage record

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017 DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
New general agency agreement aims to reduce shipping disputes Cargo crime gang truck raid thwarted by Swedish post service sting Analysis: high times for investors in Expeditors, but risks remain This is how China is feeding itself Vietnam to remove tariffs on autoparts from January Judge sides with port truckers in misclassification fight Xeneta strengthens its services with an NVO team

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
Auramarine solution eases ECA fuel changeovers EBDG to design new Miller Boat Line car/passenger ferry Tilted thruster produces 20% more effective thrust Euronav sells its oldest VLCC for FPSO conversion USCG: Don't expect BWMS to be "plug and play" NLRB issues complaint against Pasha Hawaii Bureau Veritas inks deal to class CMA CGM LNG boxships

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
Brussels clears Cosco takeover of OOCL The European Commission has approved Cosco's $6.3bn bid to buy OOCL parent company Orient Overseas (International) Ltd Dynagas Partners posts lower third-quarter earnings LNG carrier owner had forecast softer third-quarter results owing to temporary factors including drydocking Nigeria LNG aims for more 'flexibilities' in sales More destination-free cargoes from the world's fourth ranked exporting nation could increase tonne miles Global shipping outlook for 2018 remains negative, says Fitch Lingering overcapacity slated to undermine improvement in market fundamentals Look into the crystal ball - and decide what to do next With a broad market recovery and a brighter outlook, owners have a chance to avoid past mistakes in 2018 Top 10 Technology leaders 2017 In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 15, here... RCL looking to expand in 2018 Intra-Asia player cites narrower demand and supply gap and low idle fleet percentage as reasons for cheer FMC future in jeopardy under Trump administration A Washington insider warns that the Federal Maritime Commission risks drifting into a state of irrelevance Japan's MOL signs five-year bauxite shipping contract with Alufer Mining MOL's ocean shipping services will support Alufer's bauxite production scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2018 Euronav offloads another elderly VLCC for $45m Company expects to reap a $20.3m gain on the transaction Scorpio Bulkers secures loan facility for three ultramax vessels Update: Golden Ocean and Tiger Bulk become Scorpio shareholders after recent financing deals, separately Korea's maritime graduates see drop in job opportunities Fewer students also wanted to major in maritime-related subjects, study shows Data Hub: World Fleet Update New orders remain limited but deliveries push fleet size to record highs ABS creates digital leadership roles New senior positions and appointees signal shifting priorities Capesize market sizzles to new heights The surge in the capesize sector has boosted the Baltic Dry Index to the highest level in almost four years Australia and UAE climb the IMO ranks The two member states made history by gaining spots in IMO Council Category B

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
Miami terminal back to normal after brief driver protest Daseke adds three trucking companies to balance fleet NJ tries again to rein in Waterfront Commission Brexit talks breakdown stokes Europe transport fears ODFL reports double-digit freight gains, rising yield Floating terminal, new port eyed to ease Bangladesh congestion ILA, USMX open talks amid optimism on contract extension JNPT rules out changes to speedy import program

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
Union takes on Pasha for crew quarters US labour regulator sets January hearing on complaint about lack of disclosure for newbuildings. Dynagas' earnings fall short on lower revenue LNG shipowner saw third-quarter revenue lessen amid lower utilisation and rates partly due to trading on spot market. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding reborn Japanese yard dips into the history books as it takes on a new form. Vroon fixes out VOS Start to MHI Vestas Walk-to-work ship to support Borkum Riffgrund II commissioning work. JSW seeks 30 ships in $180m newbuild push Indian group wants to charter new vessels for coastal cement and steel business. Havila Shipping lays up PSV Norwegian owner's latest move means 79 North Sea supply ships now stacked. Korean Register launches drone surveys Classificiation society says new technology for inspections will reduce costs and downtime, and improve safety. Olympic Shipping linked to third VLCC at Hyundai Heavy Greek owner said by some to have opted for an extra tanker newbuilding at Korean yard. Three crew missing after cargoship sinks Search continuing after Sheng Hai lost off Shandong in storm. Fitch Ratings stays negative on global shipping markets Capacity concerns mean ratings agency is not getting carried away with box and bulk upturns. Sembcorp scoops Shell FPU job Singapore yard to build hull and topside for US Gulf Vito unit. Tanker master held after Korean smash Final two bodies found following capsizing of fishing boat. NCSP Group profit falls Russian port company NCSP Group has seen its profit fall back in the opening nine months of the year. It logged a profit of $359.354m in the period, down by more than a quarter from the same stretch of 2016. The slide in the company's bottom line came despite revenue inching up by 1.9% to $661.557m. The company did not offer any commentary to explain the factors influencing its performance. Frederic Barnaud to take helm at Pavilion Energy Outgoing Gazprom Marketing & Trading chief to head up emerging Singapore LNG player Shinyo International takes cover on capesize Fred Cheng company reported to have fixed out bulker bought last year on short period deal. EIB provides $148m to Wartsila European investment bank coughs up cash for eco-engine research. Songa Bulk set to move into the black in coming quarter Fourth quarter set to mark the beginning of profitable period, Pareto says. Fujian Shengda makes dry debut Chinese company picks local yard for new handysize. Uljanik Plovidba seeks debt refinancing Croatian owner's move to include partial rejigging of existing borrowings. HSH Nordbank could go for $237m Three bidders vie for German lender in privatisation bidding. Refiners seek VLCC term deals in India IOC and Bharat Petroleum switch to long-term tanker charter policy. MOL signs bauxite capesize contract Japanese owner to ship cargoes from Guinea for five years. Euronav profits again as it sells another VLCC New York-listed owner offloads oldest remaining ship for FPSO conversion - and gain of $20m. China gas imports set for four-fold increase Clean air policy has resulted in a surge in demand with much of that being met by shipped in cargoes. Sembcorp Marine close to semi-submersible sale After several false dawns Singapore offshore yard may finally sell ex-John Fredriksen rig. Total to supply LNG for CMA CGM giants French oil major considering chartering LNG bunkering vessel to deliver fuel to ships in Europe.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
MOL begins 'multi-dimensional analysis' of causes of on-vessel incidents Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and a subsidiary, will this month begin using multi-dimensional analysis of the causes ... Old Dominion posts improved operational metrics Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) reported operating metric improvements into the fourth quarter of 2017, withan increase in less-than... Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne + Nagel agree to cut CO2 emissions 17% by 2020 German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd and Swiss-based transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel have reached an agreement to commit the... CMA CGM sells 90% interest in Global Gateway South Terminal The CMA CGM Group has completed the sale of a 90 percent equity interest in Global Gateway South Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, the F... Could clean diesel tech help eliminate drayage related pollution? When the adjoining Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports approved an update to their Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) environmental initiative in... U.S. trade deficit rises 8.6% in October The U.S. trade deficit totaled $48.7 billion in October, an 8.6 percent uptick from September, as export value remained flat amid rising im... Port of LA looking to attract investors via new purpose-built website The Port of Los Angeles has launched a new investor website so that it can better communicate with its invested stakeholders, including cur... Canada strengthens ties with China, but trade deal remains uncertain Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, agreed to continue e... U.S., Mexico launch border-crossing cargo pilot A six-month pilot program that allows the pre-inspection of U.S.-bound cargo in Mexico by U.S. customs officials has launched after six yea...

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DECEMBER 5, 2017
Oil futures rebound before release of US inventory data NYMEX January crude rose 15 cents Tuesday to $57.62/b ahead of weekly US inventory data expected to show a draw in crude stocks, while NYMEX crack spreads reversed higher after settling multi-month lows Monday. Goldman Sachs raises 2018 Brent oil prices forecast to $62/b Goldman Sachs raised Monday its oil price forecasts for 2018 and 2019, citing a more optimistic view on global oil demand growth and the risk that OPEC could overshoot on efforts to rebalance the oil market. PDVSA submits all contracts, senior positions to validation All contracts and senior positions in Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA will be reviewed as part of restructuring and the corruption investigation being carried out in the oil industry, oil minister Manuel Quevedo said. Nov NWE HSFO barge volumes highest since Jan ahead of destocking Fuel oil barge volumes traded in Northwest Europe for November hit their highest levels since January this year as de-stocking ramped up ahead of the holiday season. Malta bunker premium over benchmark reaches two-month high Bunker fuel in Malta strengthened to its highest point in over eight weeks against the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark Monday on good demand. UKC-USGC Panamax rates surge on tight availability, strong interest Dirty Panamax vessel rates from the UK-Continent to the US Gulf Coast have surged to their highest level in roughly 10 months on tight vessel availability, rising bunker costs and increased interest for east to west deliveries of fuel oil and crude oil. External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: World Bunker Suppliers hires new Fujairah bunker trader Wartsila, GTT ink deal to develop LNG fuel tank, supply systems for marine sector Wartsila and GTT will provide shipowners and operators with smart marine solutions.

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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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