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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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September 8, 2017

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CMA CGM to levy rate hikes to Med and Black Sea ports September 15 Cosco expects US$300 million in savings from OOCL deal over 20 years Injection of mega capacity to have long-term impact on shipping Dredging works at Port of Philadelphia on track with fresh federal funds Containership demolition slowed 90pc between January and June Hong Kong's OOCL makes the most of its new massive mega ships LA chassis supplier CIMC sends 600 goosenecks to Texas floods DP World finishes Prince Rupert Fairview Terminal expansion Teamsters protest Cummins healthcare cuts at Dallas trade fair Consolidated Chassis Management starts new toll collection scheme Troubled Cathay talks to pilots hoping they will settle for less French ground handling giant WFS throughput leaps 17pc in US Ethiopian Airlines and nation's airports merge into a single unit

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
HMM completes its first blockchain pilot voyage MOL-operated car carrier serving Africa loads 800 used vehicles MSC's extended IMED service to connect Hamad Port with Indian gateways Oilmeals exports surge Goods Registration timings for examination of export goods at Export Docks IGTPL sets monthly throughput record in Aug. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates leading performers of Kandla trade at KPT's 2nd annual awards Petronet LNG in JV to develop LNG terminal in Sri Lanka Commerce Minister assures support to start-ups Task Force on employment & exports formed

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Staying on course Gouw joins commission at LA's second biggest cargo airport ITF and IKEA begin dialogue New IT for express deliveries in Germany Ports America enhances ro-ro vessel drivers' training United transforms A350 order BDP International finds favour with GTM Complex coal transport logistics for Huafeng First container platforms with adjustable loading length Faster transit from Townsville to Singapore Jettainer names Mühlenkamp director of operations Dnata orders Siemens software to digitalize processes Ceva and Carrefour ink new pact New intermodal link between Gdansk and Paskov Reorganisation of Russia's UAC Stable performances on Germany's inland waterways Two more B777s for Nordwind Airlines

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Detention risks elevate with start of BWM Convention Bourbon sustains a further heavy loss in H1 Second tanker looting marks return of oil theft piracy in Asia HMM completes first blockchain pilot voyage Cargo tracking must be improved, says marine insurer Mermaid Maritime wins three subsea contracts worth USD12 million Mercator Lines files to wind up New orders keep Oshima busy to 2020 Indonesia resumes nickel ore exports

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Rotterdam to hold congestion crisis talks tomorrow, but shippers don't expect problems to ease until next year Maersk credit rating downgrade threats are a red herring, argues financial analyst Carriers and ports warn customers of closures as Irma makes its way to the US DHL Supply Chain and Huawei opt for IoT to boost automotive manufacturing efficiency Robert Van de Weg goes his own way with AirWay Cargo All change at Cathay Pacific Cargo as Mark Sutch goes to India and Ronald Lam named cargo director

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Ten hijackers seized after tanker crew triggers SSAS alarm USCG sets port condition X-ray for South Florida ports VIDEO: Huge containership inaugurates raised Bayonne Bridge Red Funnel orders second fast cat at Wight Shipyard Meyer Werft lays keel for first LNG-fueled cruise ship Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 25 to USCG LNG bunkering barge will have Wartsila cargo system

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Shipping urged to work with other transport modes to obtain good Brexit deal Time is short and there is a clear need for the transport industry to co-ordinate its efforts if the UK's... IACS claims its place in shipping's vacant middle ground "Who can manage the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders?" UK government pledges £6m to cut shipping emissions "to zero" Government sets target of creating a zero-emissions sector Guangzhou said to be under pressure to curb coal imports The port denies talks about ban on foreign coal VLGC rates firm up in Middle East and US Gulf after Harvey BLPG index rises to its highest level since end-June Capes shift up a gear to earn $19,500 per day Coal and iron ore from Australia, Brazil and South Africa appear robust, says Fearnleys Frictionless trade is a post-Brexit priority, says Dingle Maritime UK chairman calls on government to keep trade flowing Bunk out at Briese, reopening succession question at heavylift giant But Leer company will hang on to Auerbach stake, sources confirm Removing coastal roadblocks US politicians are likely to shoot down the attempt to abolish the Jones Act, which means American coastal shipping will... Bertram Rickmers in comeback with bid for shipmanagement arm of Rickmers Group German shipowner heads rescue plan for part of group that was declared insolvent in June after bank bailout efforts failed UK maritime employers missing out on skills funding Employers championing the skills they want in apprentices Braemar to buy NAVES Corporate Finance Acquisition to be paid for via cash, convertible loan notes and shares issuance Lloyd's List boosts container shipping coverage with new hire Fluent Japanese and Korean speaking Hong-Kong-based reporter will also focus on northeast Asia Maritime Security Transit Corridor formed to deter vessel attacks near Horn of Africa Providing a recommended merchant traffic route will allow naval forces to concentrate surveillance efforts Shipping could face $100bn bill as ballast water regulations come into force on Friday But shipowners will have a two-year grace period to comply with the Ballast Water Management Convention Meyer Turku doubles shipyard upgrade investments Investments are aimed to help triple production rates at the shipyard HMM completes pilot blockchain voyage with reefer-laden boxship Korea's flagship carrier is now looking at a second pilot voyage in October, this time with dry containers Mercator Lines Singapore to be wound up Company unable to justify an extension of judicial management

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
CMA CGM adds NY-NJ to upgraded 14,000 TEU loop Southeast US ports shuttering as Irma barrels down HMM aims for full blockchain adoption by year-end DP World Cochin growth outpaces Indian rivals Bangladesh pursues aid for shipping infrastructure Inland Chinese shippers turn to Russian Far East ports Korea nuclear tensions bleed into shipping Infographic: How tech helps shippers manage supply chains Qatar inaugurates mega-port amid trade blockade British ports: UK must stay in EU Customs Union

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Dull, safe and boring? Not this Volvo B+H's Mike Hudner on the comeback trail Fate has dealt Mike Hudner some tough hands, in life as in shipping. But as Joe Brady discovers, the B+H veteran hasn't lost the ability to spot an opportunity Norwegian Hull's half-year result beats expectations Bergen-based mutual detects signs of premium levels flattening out following an underwriting performance that was above forecasts in the current market Shipping 'must go outside for new leaders' Allure of Greek portfolio leads to Berenberg deal Private bank takes $460m in RBS loans as stepping stone to securing more banking and foreign exchange business in leading shipowning nation Misje Bulk sees improved rates but records annual loss Tankers International shifts corporate home onshore Longest running VLCC pool player rejigs structure to comply with key charterers' requirements and gain access to credit lines Shipping can innovate and still keep its best traditions Hudner lays out $200m shipowning comeback Former B+H frontman is aiming to end shipping exile - if he can get the finance China splashing out on ports, and investing in geopolitics? State-run companies have spent $20bn on dock infrastructure globally in the past year, but Beijing will have to think about how its influence is viewed Livanos backs 'maritime Davos' to shape future of the industry Driving more ambitious emissions reduction targets is top of the agenda for new Global Maritime Forum Macquarie says its KG-inspired shipping run is still building Veteran Morten Arntzen says lender free of legacy debt has found the perfect timing to build business at 'appropriate' pricing for non-investment grade industry Capital Products closes on $460m refinancing Previously announced refinancing offer from existing lenders now a done deal. Formula Win: 20 Questions with Braemar's Louise Evans RBS exits shipping, but when one door closes... Harry Papachristou charts the bank's exodus from Greek shipping - and discusses the sector's options The kings of coatings have got it covered Roderick Craig talks to the father and son who have built on the proud family tradition at marine coatings giant Jotun Brazilian eyes Chinese-built sub-panamax resales Massive jump in containership values seen as a 'one-off' HMM makes $162m grab for former Oceanbulk boxships Questions over the Greek owner's commitment to the boxship sector after HMM spends close to $1bn to buy resale boxship and VLCC newbuildings Fears of midsize pain as small and larger boxships move in Uncertainty over future prospects for midsize containerships has resulted in an orderbook dominated by smaller feederships and ultra large tonnage Harvey shows that shipping is not immune to climate change Global ports are at increasing risk from extreme weather events, and those that do not adapt will find their customers moving elsewhere Last of Hansa Treuhand's boxships hit the market It has taken less than a year for the former KG trailblazer to exit the sector CNOOC taps LNG shipowners for chartered tonnage CLP Power closes in on FSRU and LNG supply Epic chief sees upside in small pressurised LPG shipping sector But brokers covering this market say current conditions remain weak despite the future holding promise Delivery slides for newbuilds as KC-1 woes mount Samsung Heavy Industries battles to install new Kogas-designed cargo containment system on first vessel PLN set to relaunch request for small-scale LNG shipping needs Revised plan to be unveiled soon as Indonesian power outfit takes new look at how to structure its project DNV GL upbeat on future of seaborne energy trade Half of the world's energy demand is forecast to come from renewables by 2050 but that does not mean shipping energy volumes will decline Ready, steady, float: FLNG takes the plunge It has been a long time coming, but this is the year FLNG left the drawing board and entered the water. Special report by Lucy Hine Special one: Petronas' history maker Shell's Prelude in sea major Golar's Hilli is a transformative experience Rigs 'inflection point' offers hope of gradual recovery for OSVs More rigs at work will mean more work for offshore, although there is a long way to go for both K Line Offshore first to get 'cold ironing' notation from DNV GL Meade forms partnership to take drones offshore M3 Marine and ROV Inspeksi launch joint venture to help clients 'get ahead of the game' via speedier vessel inspections IMO boss compliments Chittagong improvements Tsuneishi tests green market with $300m repairer in the Philippines Proposed recycling plant on the island of Negros is the biggest investment of its kind since 2009 Piracy 2.0: Shipping gets serious about cyber crime Attacks on shipping are nothing new, from the Spanish Main to the Somali coast, but as Paul Berrill reports, today's most dangerous threat comes from your computer Vietnamese refugee reunited with Bergesen rescuers Thirty-seven years ago, Yen Siow and 81 other Vietnamese refugees were saved from certain death on the high seas. Thanks to the power of social media, she has been reunited with her rescuers. Roderick Craig reports Germany's Stella Marine loses tanker duo to V.Ships NYK places orders for VLCC quartet in Japan Spot rates for MR tankers fall as refineries restart after Harvey Atlantic Basin clean tanker markets are returning to normal after day rates spiked in hurricane's wake Hellespont 'on comeback trail' with $134m order Greek family owner makes its first 'investment in newbuildings since 2008 as its business fortunes turn full circle Mysterious Iranian vessel's secret past follows it to Alang breakers The Sirus 1 was linked to tanker arm of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Putting on the writs: the untold postscript to the Torrey Canyon story Julian Bray reveals the role played by the late Joe Grimberg in the aftermath of the tanker disaster half a century ago Richardson rings the changes at SSY Lucy Hine discovers Mark Richardson's vision for shipbroking giant Simpson Spence Young in a shifting landscape Downsizing Bocimar axes supramax bulker Common Progress rules out bulker buy Melissanidis family joins Greek dry bulk rush Technomar boosts fleet again with Chinese-built panamax Thailand's Double A Power lines up sale of its only capesize bulker Klaus Kjaerulff-led newcomer already has three ships

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
South Carolina International Trade conference postponed South Carolina, along with the states of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, has issued a State of Emergency due to the impending threat ... U.S. steel makers speak up for solar panel import relief The Steel Manufacturers Association, a trade group that represents 30 of the largest steel producers across North America, has spoken out i... Teamsters rejects UPS proposal for personal vehicle deliveries Teamsters National UPSNegotiating Committee has rejected a UPS proposal to create a "new classification of Full-time Seasonal Personal Vehi... Hamad Port officially opens for business Qatar recently opened its $7.4 billion Hamad Port to "help shield its economy against sanctions enforced by neighboring Arab states," accor... Hurricanes causing supply chain chaos in U.S. Southeast The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey coupled with Hurricane Irma slowly approaching the U.S. East Coast is wreaking havoc on supply chains, se... USDOT makes $500m in TIGER grants available The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday said $500 million is now available in the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Rec... Cloud Logistics integrates Truckstop.com rate index The web-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Cloud Logistics has integrated a spot market index tool from Truckstop.com in... China Merchants acquires 90% of Brazil's Paranagua port China Merchants Port Holdings (CM Port) plans to acquire a 90 percent stake in Brazil's second largest port, Paranagua, for 2.89 billion Br... Vietnam resumes U.S. distillers grain imports Vietnam will once again start accepting imports of U.S. distillers dried grains (DDGS), after it had suspended these shipments in December ...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
US DATA: Storm upheaval causes plunge in USGC refinery activity A dramatic drop in US Gulf Coast refinery activity because of Hurricane Harvey yielded an expected draw in product inventories and build in crude stocks last week, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Houston Ship Channel ports seeing vessels with maximum 42-foot drafts Aids to navigation repair and recovery continue at Houston Ship Channel area ports and waterways, and these should be complete within the next few days, while draft restrictions there are 36-42 feet, a marine agency executive said Thursday. Buckeye implements hurricane plan for Bahamas crude, product terminal US midstream player Buckeye Partners is implementing hurricane preparedness plans for its major crude oil and product storage terminal on the island of Grand Bahamas in advance of Hurricane Irma, the company said Thursday. Florida ports, gasoline blenders prepare for Hurricane Irma The US Coast Guard on Thursday placed restrictions on key Southeastern Florida ports ahead of Hurricane Irma, warning of gale force winds within 48 hours, as gasoline and diesel storage facility operators worked to secure operations. PHILLIPS 66 WITHDRAWING US JONES ACT REQUEST: SPOKESMAN Phillips 66 is withdrawing a request for a US Jones Act waiver it had submitted last week in response to the impact of Hurricane Harvey, a company spokesman said Thursday. NYMEX ULSD strengthens as EIA data shows distillate draw NYMEX October ULSD rose 2.66 cents to $1.7861/gal Thursday after Energy Information Administration showed the first glimpse into the impact that Hurricane Harvey has had on US inventory data. Piraeus bunker fuel surpasses eight-month high Bunker fuel at Piraeus, Greece, reached its highest point in over eight months Wednesday on the back of a strong regional benchmark. Hamburg bunker fuel reaches two year high despite good supply Bunker fuel in Hamburg, Germany, hit its highest point in over two years Wednesday, despite supply and demand being unremarkable, boosted by a surging benchmark. Bunker supply tightens in Black Sea on Kerch bridge delays Bunker availability has tightened in the Black Sea following delays of deliveries of product arriving via rivers, although the situation is expected to ease next week, said bunker sources. Trefoil re-enters Rotterdam ULSFO market as 2020 sulfur cap draws nearer Marine fuel supplier Trefoil has decided to re-enter the ultra low sulfur fuel oil market amid increasing liquidity of the product and interest in it. Japan's Mitsui, Russia's Gazprom sign agreement for small and mid-scale LNG Gazprom and Mitsui are also partners in the Sakhalin II project, which includes Russia's only active LNG plant. External: Wired Bunkering Hong Kong's Cosco signs dual charter deal with Singapore's PIL Cruise operator Carnival on track to get its first fully LNG powered ship The seven fully LNG powered ships are to be delivered between 2018 and 2022. US Genoil signs agreement with Russian institutes for technology to meet IMO sulfur cap The partnership has already received high sulfur fuel oil from a shipping client which is being tested at UFA. Putin says sanctions won't resolve N. Korean crisis, mulls economic projects - Russian, South Korean presidents agree to boost bilateral cooperation - Talk about involving North Korea in trilateral projects

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		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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