BRIEFS

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14 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

November 9, 2017

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Maersk Line back in black, but APMT and Damco lag and drag CMA CGM ups Asia rates to Europe, Africa, South America November 15. CMA CGM first to power its future 22,000-TEUers with LNG engines PIL takes in two 11,800-TEU newbuilds for a China-Long Beach shuttle Cosco on cusp of displacing CMA CGM as No 3 carrier in world league tables Cosco Shipping Ports signs container freight station deal in Abu Dhabi Carrier bulk slot sales to co-loaders said to undermine contract rates Hutchison Ports officially opens new terminal at Saqr, UAE Cosco to build mega container freight station at Khalifa port, UAE Dachser relocates Chennai branch to KRM Plaza to fuel growth Bigger Asia-Europe box ships stoke fears of low freight rates to come Questions remain whether intra-Asia carriers can profit from volume South American recovery evident as fruit export season dawns: Drewry Americans to allow Chinese aviation sales of aircraft and parts in US Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume grows 40pc from January-September Finnair joins JD Travel to tap China's burgeoning overseas market Avolon forecasts 43,000 new aircraft by 2036, doubling world fleet

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
APL enhancing Asia-India Subcontinent services Container tonnage & tax havens MOL using Artificial Intelligence to estimate vessel speed & fuel consumption at sea Engineering exports surge Adani Hazira Container Terminal registers highest monthly throughput DP World's Anil Wats passes away BLR moves to new Corporate Office Coal India launches app to benefit customers lifting coal through road mode Indian businesses urged to take advantage of FEZs in Uzbekistan

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Investing in rail infrastructure improvements Imperial sells chemical service provider Schirm New express services for parcels and full loads Turkish Cargo: certificates and Buckingham signature Berlin heading Imperial's liquid business unit New Bremenports quay inaugurated 4flow opens another office in China Logisticians and operators team up for digitalisation Black and white amid autumn's glowing colours Kalmar's new SVP for global terminal operators 2017 figures rising further for ICTSI Danone Waters develops partnership with Geodis AAT starts cargo handling for 2.5 new clients First heavy haul train from Hungary to Italy CMA CGM banking on alternative fuels Jonathan Clark new AMI CEO

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Safety database seeks strong incident reporting CMA CGM chooses Chinese engines for LNG-powered giant box ships China approves Maersk's Hamburg Süd deal WWL reports strong 3Q17 profit but remains cautious on outlook DSME still in the black China COSCO Shipping to build logistics park in Egypt SM Line completes maiden blockchain voyage Supramax chartering slows as China tightens coal imports DSME may build a dozen mega container ships for HMM Sinokor scraps Capesize as prices turn

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
A new future for logistics as e-commerce brings the era of the FCL to an end Latest newbuild ULCVs could be even bigger: introducing the Megamax-24 Strong demand and rising yields, but Atlas and ATSG both report losses in Q3 Expeditors price-push pays off as Q3 results reflect improved margins Incentives to use Miami a bid to attract more cargo after 'tradelanes flatline' How blockchain works and why it matters How to get your supply chain on the front foot amid Brexit A coup for SEKO as Chris Cargill comes in to lead UK development Carole Walker appointed CEO of Hermes Europe

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
LNG carrier to be converted to LNG bunkering vessel for Shell GTT will design cryogenic tanks for LNG fueled CMA CGM box ships Gondan wins contract for powerful icebreaking escort tug Safe Bulkers will install Erma First BWTS fleetwide Jeffboat plans to lay off 278 workers Royal Caribbean to pilot cruise ship fuel cell system Ingalls acquires intelligent Pemamek welding automation systems Latest FORAN build includes major upgrades Carnival and Shell ink North American LNG fuel supply agreement Gibbs & Cox to offer OSD-IMT designs in U.S. market

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Wilbur Ross sells nearly all Navigator shares US Commerce Secretary has reportedly fully divested from Diamond S, having come under fire for holding on to his shipping... Singapore bunkers suppliers face hard choices in a harsher market Shipowners expect consolidation to create stronger counterparties as bunkering volumes are growing, but shifting market dynamics are forcing suppliers to... Don't play games with seafarer training A worrying move to use virtual reality 'gamification' in training crew cannot replace old-fashioned hands-on experience at sea Has the shipping industry reached an LNG landmark? CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled ships could prove to be a turning point for green energy use in shipping Saudi crown prince is the biggest bear this winter The policies of Mohammed bin Salman deal double blows of rising oil prices and reduced cargo supply Six-month recovery time for Maersk after cyber attack Normal operations should be resumed in the first quarter of 2018 as Maersk deals with the tail of the devastating... DSME stays profitable in the third quarter Shipbuilder posts a $41.9m net profit for the third quarter ended September 30 Shell inks bunker barge charter deal with Q-LNG Transport Barge will supply fuel to marine clients including Carnival Cruise Line along ports on the southern east coast of the US Dandong default demonstrates why it's still too risky to be a private player in China's port sector Asset-heavy industry, which requires massive long-term investment, is perhaps safer in state-owned hands CSSC offers lease financing to Dynagas for two FSRUs Dynagas booked the regasification vessels at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding last year DP World to develop economic zone in Egypt Project is part of the Egyptian government's plan to develop the Suez Canal Corridor Daily Briefing Don't worry, the container recovery is still coming says Maersk Korea and Japan to hold biannual meetings to bolster their shipbuilding industries Topics discussed during the first meeting included vessel oversupply and government-backed subsidies Dry bulk freight rates to improve from second quarter of 2018, says Drewry Growing iron ore demand to drive the rate recovery ICTSI nine-month revenues rise 10% amid stronger contributions from terminals Total box volumes rise 6% year-on-year to 6.8m teu One-off gains from merger deal boost WWL results But seasonal slowdown weighs on ocean operations total income Trump's LNG ambitions could boost long-haul tanker trades Washington has been pushing for more US energy exports to narrow its trade deficit Korea's SPP Shipbuilding to undergo financial assessment in search for new owner Company to partner Samil Pwc in analysing and documenting its condition Maersk wins regulatory approval from China for Hamburg Süd takeover Pending approvals could be received as early as the end of November Bunker supplier Aegean Marine warns of $3.4m-$4.4m loss for third quarter Loss attributed to continuing challenging market conditions, which led to decision to exit physical supply business in Singapore

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Court rules against ILWU in Portland slowdown case ILA, USMX to discuss multiyear contract extension China OKs Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd Trans-Atlantic trade growth keeps pace with global trend Cosco closes on $42 million Zeebrugge port deal Indian efforts to cut dwell times at major ports struggle Atlas Air: Strong end to the year will extend into 2018 Shipping Corp. of India stuck in the red CBRE: E-commerce's warehousing impact will survive recession JD.com commits to $1.2 billion in meat imports from US

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
China heats up 'teapot' crude import quotas Preliminary allotment suggests more upside in Far East tanker demand if refineries use full amount. Navios Containers seals $50m equity raise Oslo-listed boxship owner raises cash in private placement to fund acquisitions Pioneer narrows losses as market rises Singapore-based bulker owner sees higher revenue while viewing 'optimistic growth prospects' for next quarter. China's coal moves chill supramax rates Drop in imports into world's large coal consumer signals China's desire to keep grip on coal markets. Engie and Total reach deal on LNG assets sale Agreement will see up to 12 LNG carriers and Gazocean subsidiary switched to energy major Marinakis expects quick, full exoneration from Greek courts Greek ship and football club owner dismisses match fixing charges, vacates Olympiakos FC chair until cleared. Carnival signs US cruiseship LNG fuelling deal with Shell Newly unveiled bunker barge to supply cruiseship behemoths from 2020 Maersk looks beyond cyber-attack as fresh contours of shipping giant emerge Vincent Clerc says situation should return to normal next year with global economy supporting market. Jeffboat to lay off 278 staff US shipyard says permanent redundancies are response to fall in demand. China signs off on Maersk Line takeover of Hamburg Sud Beijing backing comes with certain conditions but looks to be final high hurdle to deal. OSV owners urged to take 'oath of consolidation' Clarksons Platou draws on history to reveal blueprint to boost beleaguered sector. Crew to be paid after PSV sold Buyer finally found for arrested Malaviya Seven in Aberdeen. Thoresen tipped to connect four with latest supramax Brokers connect the Thai owner with the addition of second-hand bulker. Greek owner circulates VLCC for sale Move by Andriaki comes after the ship rolled off a profitable time-charter. Officers arrested after MSC master death Ukrainians suspected of killing captain and dumping his body in sea off Italy. First Ship Lease sights still on refinancing Roger Woods says finance deal a priority as company logs third quarter loss. Big cruiseships banned from Venice Italian authorities keeping vessels of more than 100,000 gt away from historic centre. Forbes boots Wilbur Ross from billionaire's list Fresh round of headlines follows for businessman as financial magazine hunts missing $2bn. Marinakis to be tried for match-fixing in Greece Greek owner amid 28 defendants in football probe, but cleared over far more serious charges. Food tycoon to take over Marco Polo David Teo pumping in cash as part of restructuring Singapore OSV owner's $44m share issue. Toei Reefer Line being taken private Japanese owner is the subject of $29m management buyout. Shell confirms LNG carrier-to-bunker vessel conversion Anthony Veder vessel to be modified as major adds fourth unit to its LNG bunkering stable DSME extends profitable run South Korean shipbuilder continues turn around with third profitable quarter in a row. Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares spike on 'knockout quarter' Stock climbs by over 10% following strong quarterly results from Oslo-listed firm. Wilson makes it back into black Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner boosted by higher rates towards end of third quarter. Wilbur Ross sells Diamond S stake Commerce department spokesman says US secretary of commerce has 'fully divested' holding. UK supreme court backs German owner in ransom case Judges rule cargo owner Mitsui & Co should share costs of pirate negotiations that saved $4.15m after LPG carrier was hijacked in 2009. Samsung Heavy to ride offshore recovery Healthy balance sheet and proven execution track record to stand it in good stead against rivals, says Nomura. EIA: US distillate exports on the rise But most extra cargoes are travelling shorter distances to markets in South and Central America.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
North American freight market continues strong growth in September The North American freight market showed continued strong volumes and stronger pricing in September 2017, with shipments increasing 3.2 per... FMCSA shuts down Georgia trucking company after fatal collision A Decatur, Ga.-based freight shipping and trucking company has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to c... Amazon to open fourth fulfillment center in Maryland Amazon.com, Inc. will open its fourth Maryland fulfillment facility in Baltimore's Sparrows Point industrial complex, the e-commerce giant ... Great Lakes iron ore shipments surge in September A total of 6.5 million tons or iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in September, an increase of 23.4 percent c... Sensitech: U.S. cargo thefts up in volume, down in value in Q3 2017 A total of 160 thefts of cargo occurred in the United States during the third quarter of the year, with 57 of the incidents occurring in Ju... Heathrow Airport struggles with increasing cargo congestion, delays London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and delays, but the industry is now calling for a solution "as a matter ... CBP turns up spotlight on forced labor in supply chains U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stepped up its industry outreach to ensure that the country's importers aren't running afoul of leg... PIL's new 11,800-TEU vessels boost capacity on transpacific loop Pacific International Lines (PIL) Group on Oct. 26 took delivery of two new 11,800-TEU containerships, both of which are slated to join the... Customs brokers urge Congress to renew GSP before expiration The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging Capitol Hill lawmakers to renew a trade preference pr...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
PDVSA in talks with Russian, Chinese companies on $1.1 billion plan to repair Venezuela's refineries Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA is negotiating with Russian and Chinese companies to finance $1.1 billion in repairs. New Nigerian fuel import terminal opens off Lagos: OVH Energy OVH Energy Tuesday launched a new fuel import terminal offshore Lagos, with capacity to berth medium range tankers that could ease a bottleneck for private importers in discharging products. OPEC Pumps 32.57 mil b/d in Oct, down 90,000 b/d from Sep OPEC oil output in October fell 90,000 b/d from the previous month as declines were observed in six member countries, an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Wednesday. EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at lowest since February 2014 US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached their lowest levels in more than three years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. NYMEX crack spreads rising on gasoline, distillate draws NYMEX product cracks were higher Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration showed larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates, while crude inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma continued to grow. BP adds bunker barge to Richards Bay operation BP has added a new bunkering vessel to its physical supply operation at the South African port of Richards Bay, the company said. External: Wired Bunkering Aegean plans further cost cuts after exiting Singapore physical market "We believe there remains further opportunity to cut costs across our network." FUTURES: Crude falls despite risk premium from Saudi tension Kuwait looking at fuel oil imports from 2019 to cope with refinery delays Despite spending nearly $30 billion on downstream projects in the last few years, Kuwait will become a major importer of fuel oil from 2019, while it waits for construction of its new 615,000 b/d Al-Zour refinery to be completed, market sources said Wednesday.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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