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September 7, 2017

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Container volume at top North American ports rises 9.1pc in July UK ports' container volume in 2016 increases 4pc to record 10.2 million TEU 'Incident' injures 11 dockers, forces shutdown of Prince Rupert terminal Hapag-Lloyd hikes US-SA rate, levies security charge on 3 French ports SeaIntel analysts give good marks to carriers on interim results Hamad port opens officially, serves besieged Qatar in breaking blockade Shipping industry is a prime target for growing cyber attacks Mumbai container volume growth makes impressive gains in August Construction begins on DP World Port of Posorja in Ecuador Myanmar seeks port operator to run fast-growing box terminal Startup MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels, raising total fleet to 20 United Cargo resumes flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Court won't drop bribery charges against Bangalore airport customs officers DB Schenker to buy Kiwi partner SB Global Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
"K" Line Group collaborating on Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferry Cosco Shipping & PIL in time charter agreement Denmark takes step to boost tonnage Financial results of container lines in 2017-Q2 show positive signs, says SeaIntel HMM once again ranks high in schedule reliability India & Myanmar ink maritime MoUs Industry collaboration crucial for technological innovation, says MSC CIO Shippers called to adapt contract strategy to changing business environment Swire Shipping boosts connectivity between Asia & Australia Harvey-impacted ports reopen I. Jeyakumar assumes additional charge as Chairman of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust Kandla Port & Port of Rotterdam to identify areas of cooperation New Hamad Port inaugurated Office of Commissioner of Customs Ns-Ii & Iv Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva India's air cargo traffic up in June Commerce & Industry Minister deliberates on promoting investments, calls for paradigm shift Gas seen becoming largest single source of energy

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Diesel - out, hybrid - in 17% more volume for WFS in North America Mixed double in charge of Copenhagen Malmö Port Cargo Network: 20 years of balancing out goods flows UK to launch truck platooning trials Spanish ports still strong - except for boxes DHL expanding on eastern and western fronts (No) choice in Berlin JV to operate USA - Mexico rail ferry service Kössler to drive Audi logistics Ports of Auckland: investing for further growth Strong growth on Asian routes continues for Finnair Surefreight opens new depot in UK ICTSI subsidiary wins award in Australia First post-quake freight services starting soon Eight of the top 10 carriers now back in the black

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
New IACS chairman sets out five-year plan First-of-its-kind platform aims to speed up marine insurance process Subsea 7 signs contract for reel-laying vessel with Royal IHC COSCO Shipping International transfers 11-year-old bulk carriers Film to highlight dangers of unsafe pilot ladders Triyards' woes deepen, flags potential going concern issue 'K' Line studies construction of LNG-fueled ferry South Korean policy banks in black as shipbuilding industry restructuring nears end COSCO Shipping and PIL sign box ship swap deal STX O&S' cost-cutting led to fatal explosion, says Korea Coast Guard Call sizes grow in double-digits as more mega-ships hit the market Mercator forges ahead with dredging, wins third contract this year Tough to find takers for 'expensive' elderly Capesize

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Carriers push up air freight rates as demand remains strong Becalmed panamax owners need a big hike in charter rates to survive Supermarket shelves full, Qatar Cargo gets back to normal, despite trade blockade Shipping industry begins to see the benefits from using SERVICECON Shippers and forwarders stand to gain with automated payment technology Chinese firms outpace rivals in drone delivery White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems Whole Foods must digest discounted prices as Amazon takes control

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Kelvin Hughes launches latest ECDIS U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy Ritz-Carlton picks ABB solutions for first ultra luxury cruise ship MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants Gulf Island awards Gibbs & Cox research vessel design contract Meyer Turku to double investment in production capabilities Eastern cuts steel for first of three Staten Island ferries Gothenburg to get LNG bunkering facility Denmark takes a step towards digitalizing tele-medicine

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Panamax bulker earnings rise back above $10,000 per day on Atlantic grains Delays in loading as a result of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast turn out shorter than expected Dynagas sees LNG market 'on right path' Year's spot fixtures on course to eclipse 2016 activity, says owner US preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma Further logistics disruptions expected across southern states still clearing up after Hurricane Harvey US Coast Guard closing Caribbean ports as Hurricane Irma approaches NuStar Energy shuts St Eustatius oil terminal Korea's bill for Hanjin collapse put at $2.6bn Government-backed think tank urges Seoul to consolidate shipping industry Data Hub: World Fleet Update The number of vessels in lay-up falls but carriers risk losing equilibrium if they return to the yards Container shipping recovery lifts most global carriers to profit in second quarter Only two of the top 12 container lines, HMM and MOL, recorded losses in the second quarter to 30 June Chairman Ørbeck-Nilssen rings the changes at IACS Membership criteria set to tighten, but no current members face expulsion under rules revamp Merger accounting loss cripples CSAV bottom line First half net loss stood at $201.4m, compared with last year's loss of $60.2m. British Ports Association welcomes Labour shift on Brexit Continued customs union membership 'would provide certainty for sector' Seafarer charities form collective fundraising push Four charities to share donations from new text message initiative during LISW Global box demand maintains upward trend Traffic on course to hit analysts' forecasts of 4%-5% volume growth in 2017 NYK seals deal for up to four VLCCs from two Japanese yards Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding to construct three vessels with an option for one more Berenberg buys $460m from RBS shipping book German bank has purchased more than $1bn in industry debt over past 12 months Chris Shirling-Rooke: Maritime's Marmite man Mersey Maritime's chief executive is ruffling a few feathers - and that's just the way he likes it Triyards shares suspended from trading as restructuring sought Group currently in talks with two lenders regarding overdue loan instalments Zim Korea appoints new chairman Lee Jae-hoon steps up from role as vice-president and head of sales Shipping firms have no excuse for being vulnerable to cyber attacks How shipping companies deal with cyber attacks will affect their bottom lines, Global Liner Shipping conference is warned Last Word: Different venue, same refrain on digitalisation Shipping could benefit from digitalisation by becoming less of a zero sum game Lack of innovation threatening container shipping New technology being touted by carriers was not a disruption in itself, but was merely an enabler, said Damco Asia... Container shipping cryptocurrency initiative bypasses China ban Founder of 300cubits says ban on initial coin offerings does not apply to Hong Kong Marine insurance blockchain platform launched MS Amlin, Willis Towers Watson and XL Catlin participate in 'ground-breaking' initiative to transact marine insurance Marad awards $10m in grants to make US shipyards more competitive Grants of less than $1m each awarded to yards with fewer than 600 production workers Cosco Shipping Lines and PIL ink time charter deals Charter deal worth about $18.8m

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Trans-Atlantic carriers stage westbound rate hike US Senate leader presses FMC on detention-demurrage Cosco-PIL partnership grows with dual charter deal Patriot Rail: Merger with port companies provides 'bundled' service Massive Chinese factory closure threatens components Average ship size in port jumps double digits Better productivity lifts growth at major Indian ports

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Irma interrupts cruise and cargo shipping Powerful hurricane hitting outer Caribbean islands with US landfall expected by weekend. Apex Bulk Carriers denies sale of last four ships US-based owner has not been without bulkers since its formation in 1998. UBS: tanker revenue weakening this quarter Analysis of tanker traffic and rate slide suggests revenue likely to fall short of estimates. Seadrill's Chapter 11 filing 'no threat to Fredriksen' Analysts united that pending restructuring deal will not damage tycoon's standing with investors. Spot MR tanker rates give up Harvey gains UPDATE: Asia looking to supply Americas with clean products as major Texas refineries restarting. Dynagas LNG Partners payout 'safeguarded' Distribution expected to remain stable as market waits on next dropdown from pipeline. Orbeck-Nilssen to modernise IACS Newly appointed classification boss says he will bring IACS up to date with recent technology trends. Mermaid ties up $12m of deals Thai offshore owner seals three new subsea contracts. Norwegian Car Carriers fixes out second newbuilding Liberty Global Logistics takes in second new vessel from Oslo-based owner. Maersk teams up on blockchain insurance Giant owner working with EY and Microsoft on secure marine platform. Carnival takes a "step into the future" Cruise giant undertakes virtual keel-laying of first fully LNG-fuelled newbuilding Dockwise to bring USS Fitzgerald back home Boskalis company wins heavy-lift contract for damaged US destroyer off Japan. Evercore tips stocks to close gap on rates Jon Chappell positive on fourth quarter with 2018 market balance best in half a decade. Clarksons Platou: most charterers will reject laid-up OSVs Industry survey reveals tough stance of oil companies towards long-term idle tonnage. Mercator Lines to be wound up Court manager applies to end company's struggle after sale deal falls through. JP Morgan projects rising profit at Clarksons Analyst Samuel Bland sees upside to stock and estimates for company with 20% share of global market. CSIC readies restructuring agreement Chinese state shipbuilder says major asset deal coming soon. Triyards trying to agree new delivery dates Singapore yard also starts talks with banks after receiving demand letters. Fesco seals $875m bond restructuring UPDATE: Russian owner to pay $548m to secure standstill deal with holders. NYK behind four VLCC newbuildings in Japan Two domestic yards share contracts for quartet as owner looks for tanker fleet renewal. Hanjin Subic workers threaten strike Dispute centres on election to recognise union at the Philippines yard. Gulf Marine extends MENA charter UAE owner also confirms two deals for offshore vessels in Middle East/North Africa. Subsea 7 orders reel-lay vessel Kristian Siem-chaired owner picks Royal IHC yard for $200m-plus newbuilding. K Line to work on Japan's first LNG ferry Japanese shipowner hopes to call on 40 years of experience in sector to accelerate project. Triton International looks to raise $175m Private equity firm also plans to shed up to $25m worth of shares in container leasing company. StealthGas to benefit from better market in 2018 Next year will be a good one for Greek LPG player on back of improving rates, says Drewry. Cosco Shipping and PIL seal charter pact Deal between Chinese giant and Singapore competitor will involve a total of 12 ships.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
WTO grounds EU's latest Boeing subsidy challenge A World Trade Organization Appellate Body rejected a case brought before it by the European Union alleging that the United States provided ... Matson adds new Okinawa call to transpacific loop After receiving the needed permits and clearances, Matson has added a weekly service to the Port of Naha, Okinawa, the Hawaii-based ocean c... Sen. Thune, AgTC urge action on 'inequitable' demurrage, detention fees The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) is applauding a letter that U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Comme... U.S., Caribbean ports brace for Hurricane Irma Ports in the Caribbean and southeastern United States are bracing for Hurricane Irma, as the category 5 storm wreaks havoc on the Virgin Is... Grounded drill ship towed from Corpus Christi A grounded drill ship near the Port of Corpus Christi, which was dislodged and pushed into the channel by Hurricane Harvey last week , has ... COSCO, PIL enter into 12-vessel charter agreement China's COSCO Shipping Lines Co. and Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) have entered into a12-vesseltime-charter agreement in vi... FEMA unveils FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program recipients The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday announced the recipients of the FY 2017 Por... New rail cargo route links China and Iran Yinchuan, China and Tehran, Iran have been linked for the first time via a cargo train that began operations on Tuesday, according to multi... NAFTA trade increases for eighth consecutive month The total value of trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canada and Mexico ...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
TransCanada restarts segment of Keystone crude pipeline's southern leg: spokesman TransCanada has started up a segment of the southern leg of its 600,000-b/d Keystone crude pipeline system shut due to Hurricane Harvey, spokesman Matthew John said Wednesday. Suncor prepares to start up 194,000-b/d new Canadian oil sands facility: CEO Suncor Energy is targeting to produce first oil in the next few weeks from its 194,000 b/d Fort Hills oil sands facility in Alberta, Canada, with 95% of construction work now being completed, CEO Steve Williams said Wednesday. Prompt NYMEX ULSD at two-year high as traders eye storms NYMEX October RBOB fell Wednesday for the third straight session, dropping 2.58 cents to $1.6733/gal, as prices continue to fade from last week's rally alongside gasoline supply concerns. Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk hits seven-month high The gap between bunker fuel prices at Istanbul and Novorossiisk reached its widest point in over seven months Tuesday amid differing price drivers. Malta bunker prices reach hit multi-month high on strong demand, rising Brent Bunker prices at Malta reached their highest point in over eight months Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and strong demand. Rotterdam bunker prices touch near nine-month high on rising Brent, demand Bunker fuel prices at Rotterdam hit their highest level in almost nine months Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and increased buying interest. REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Mariisky to start CDU upgrade, capacity increase External: Wired Bunkering VPS warns of highly abrasive bunker fuel at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan ports Findings were from samples taken from deliveries by two suppliers over August 17-29. ANALYSIS RESEND: Benefits of Russian output cuts emerge as export blend differentials soar - In the west, Russian crude differentials vs Brent at multi-year highs - In the east, Russian crude differentials vs Dubai at multi-month highs - Russian crude share in Asia growing

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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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