BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

September 25, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate falls 4.6pc to US$734/TEU, off 6.4pc to USWC MSC, Hapag-Lloyd revamp MED-ECSA service MSC to take up 2nd 11,000 TEU Seaspan newbuild on 17-year charter No crisis coming in container shipping: CMA CGM's boss Rodolphe Saade HMM stands alone in failing to secure higher rates in Q2 Spike in larger marine insurance claims worldwide Maersk looks to provide end-to-end supply chain services in India Deeper port needed in Yangon to become a logistics hub in Asia GAC announces key IT appointments to drive strategy Hong Kong authorities investigate near miss at HKIA International cargo demand drives Asian airlines' growth Panalpina wraps up acquisition of Air Connection in Kenya's perishables market

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Asia-ECSA spot rates drop driven by capacity injections SARJAK crowned 'NVOCC of the Year - Special Equipment' at MALA 2017 for sixth consecutive year Coal imports down Haldia Dock Complex bags two National Safety Awards DHL Express announces 2018 rate adjustments NITI Aayog & IRF Geneva sign Statement of Intent to cooperate in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems Call for reinstating duty drawback rates Finance Ministry clarifies on blockage of working capital of exporters post-GST New duty drawback rates notified Notification regarding GST rate for branded cereal, pulses & flour Steps being taken to boost exports Foreign Trade Policy scheduled to be revised soon-A challenge to the new Minister of Commerce & Industry

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CSX restores service in Florida On track with 10,000th locomotive order Action on all fronts at Noerpel IT twins' new responsibilities at GAC NYK opts for IoT technology Intrepid delivers second B747-8F to ABC New rail logistics concepts coming soon for Westphalia Delays in France from today Bolloré inaugurates new hub New CFO for Latin America at BDP International Four new Unilode repair centres UK: new rail depot replaces 10,000 trucks Circle carries message of hope to Romania New capacity busts rates on Europe-Asia trade lane 4 + 40 new Dreamliners ordered by JAL and Turkish Tiaca welcomes new board members from Africa and Asia

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
China's Minsheng plans to expand shipping portfolio Japanese iron ore import trade gets new type of bulker IMS Group buys assets of failed Oceansaver DEME ship grab thwarted by Basque police at LaNaval shipyard Singapore starts discussions on biofuel use in shipping HMM's containers relabelled Ex-banker Elias Sakellis joins Borealis Maritime Iain Ross replaces Oscar Spieler as Golar LNG CEO KDB's new chief defends DSME bailout Brightoil offers nine-month forward contracts on bunkering platform Catastrophic hurricane strike on Puerto Rico hits shipping

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
First direct threat to jobs as Schiphol cargo flight slot cuts begin to bite New arguments for and against use of longer semi-trailers on UK roads Asia-Europe spot rates still under pressure as slack season looms Gatemore stumps up £2m to help push DX Group back into the black Analysis: to IPO or not to IPO, that is the question for CMA CGM Port of Virginia aims to have channels deeper and wider than LA Freight start-up Flexport soars from 'unsexy' to $800m valuation

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Trump targets ports, shipping in new North Korea sanctions Saga Cruises orders second ship at Meyer Werft Songa Bulk sells a Supramax, buys a Capesize Evac names new President, Offshore and Merchant Samsung Heavy develops new LNG FSRU regas system

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Daily Briefing Power play, politics, and prickly personalities Ocean Rig emerges from restructuring George Economou-led drilling company back 'on a firm footing' Egypt looks to Africa's deep south to solve grain import pressures Shipping and politics are brought together by grain in Egypt, where pressure on availability of arable land and on prices... VLGC rates hold on to recent gains as US exports return to normality Earnings should see a recovery into 2018 and 2019, says DNB Singapore seeks global talent to bolster maritime status Authorities required to also continue to ramp up efforts to bring more Singaporeans into the maritime sector, says industry advisory... More spot rate sorrow for carriers Latest SCFI shows transpacific and Asia-Europe rates losing ground Polaris confirms orders for 10 VLOCs from HHI Final contract likely to be signed within the month, says spokesperson for South Korean shipowner Samsung Heavy Industries in talks with MSC over 22,000 teu newbuilds Shipyard source says SHI negotiating to build six of 11 ultra large boxships for MSC, with Greek shipping line confirming... Pilot cutters at Australia's Jackson and Botany ports to be hit by strike next week Industrial action related to ongoing negotiations over a replacement enterprise agreement for union workers in Sydney Shipping may gain from Mexico grain pain Bulker owners are best positioned to benefit from changing Nafta regulations that could create new demand Höegh's St'hle: Bullish strategy has been vindicated Sveinung Støhle goes long on emerging economies and puts his money where his mouth is Rotterdam port and city authorities unveil blockchain field lab Port and city officials will jointly finance BlockLab European ports ask EU for more infrastructure funding Over $900bn needed to complete the core component of the Trans-European Transport Network by 2030 US tightens sanctions against North Korea Donald Trump's executive order gives US Treasury expanded authority to limit North Korean economic activity including that of ports and... LR tanker markets still bullish on Harvey and floating storage MRs recover in Atlantic with Mediterranean strength but may slow down in Pacific

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
In spite of CSX pledge, intermodal shippers say service woes persist Trans-Pacific spot rates drop on new loader capacity US intermodal rail automation faces steep challenges TOTE obtains Honolulu terminal for planned Hawaii service Fines, disruption follow in wake of Log-In accident India exporters get month reprieve on RFID sealing tags Russian shipper fears grow of increased port tariffs Weak demand saps Asia-Europe rates ahead of Golden Week

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Phone call to report crash led to second tanker hit US report finds Reederei Nord master distracted as aframax hit side again. Arctic sticks a buy on Scorpio Bulkers with dividend ahead Analyst Andreas Wikborg believes owner will be at the head of the peer group when payouts resume. Songa Bulk confirms cape buy as supramax is shipped out Songa Bulk is booking a $2m profit on selling the 59,000-dwt Songa Marlin (built 2009) at the same time as it confirmed the addition of a third capesize. The Songa Marlin has gone to an undisclosed buyer for $13.85m. It was bought last December from Japan's Kambara Kisen for $11.85m. TradeWinds reported yesterday that Songa was closing in on the purchase of the 181,300-dwt Cape Claudine (buil Hanjin Heavy strike fears 'unwarranted' Analyst says new tanker orders likely to persuade staff from walking out. DFDS spends $69m on bond buyback Danish ro-ro group launched repurchase after increasing profit. Incat plots Tasmanian ferry service Tasmanian yard wants to build ship for mainland run by the end of 2019. Bergen Group merges with offshore unit Norwegian maritime services group simplifying its structure. Technomar takes two more bulkers Greek bulker and containership owner Technomar Shipping continues to expand its fleet and has acquired two Chinese-built panamax bulkers from German interests. Sources say Technomar is buying the Jiangsu-built 79,000-dwt Selandia (built 2011) and Burgia (built 2010). A price of $26.7m en bloc is mentioned. Technomar managers were not available to comment on the information. The price appears Polarcus plucks survey contract in Asia Pacific Oslo-listed owner to carry out 3D broadband work in fourth quarter. Danske Bank analyst downgrades Frontline amid cloudy forecast A somber outlook for the tanker market has led Danske Bank to downgrade shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline. Anders Karlsen, a veteran analyst who returned to the bank this summer, has dropped the tanker giant from buy to sell. He has also set a lower target price of NOK 39 ($4.6) per share for the Oslo and New York-listed shipowner. Karlsen replacing Roed at Danske Bank It came as Danske r Lukoil selling Litasco as it fights Palmali suit Russian oil group to offload trading and chartering arm facing $2bn tanker claim. Subsea 7 bosses share $24m in stock options Incentive plan sees CEO Cahuzac and others share in performance hand-out. Toda Kisen orders LPG double Japanese owner opts for Sasaki Zosen for gas fleet expansion. Maersk Line seals $200m US military deal Contract could see Norfolk-based firm manage seven ro-ro vessels for up to five-and-a-half years. Singapore plans biofuels pilot project BHP and GoodFuels to collaborate on green fuel study with support of Maritime Port Authority. Malaria kills two aboard Greek bulker Panamanian and Filipino reported dead despite valiant efforts of South African rescue services.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Euroports expands, upgrades Antwerp sugar shipping terminal Netherlands-based port terminal operator Euroports has finished the renovation of its dedicated sugar terminal in Antwerp, Belgium, just in... Port of Corpus Christi still under restrictions from Hurricane Harvey The Port of Corpus Christi is still operating under restrictions nearly a month after Hurricane Harvey , according to the U.S. Coast Guard.... Ports closed, cargo delayed as Hurricane Maria causes widespread destruction in Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico, making landfall on the U.S. territory just weeks after Hurricane Irma skirted the... OECD data adds fuel to NAFTA origin rules debate Newly released data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has allowed U.S. Commerce Department analysts to ... Port of Virginia makes headway on channel expansion plans The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially backed a rough draft plan to deepen the Port of Virginia's main shipping channel from 50 fe... SCFI declines 5% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 5 percent since last Friday's reading of 774.60 to a read... UPS aircraft mechanics request release from mediated contract negotiations Approximately 1,300 employees who maintain UPS' air fleet filed a new request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) Thursday, asking to b... WTO raises 2017 growth forecast as global trade accelerates The World Trade Organization (WTO) has upgraded the estimate for growth in world merchandise trade volume in 2017 to 3.6 percent, up from t... Port of Portland to upgrade marine terminal security systems Oregon's Port of Portland plans to use a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. government to upgrade marine terminal security systems, the port...

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
FEATURE: How should US determine Strategic Petroleum Reserve size? After administration pushes selloff, Secretary Perry backs SPR, Import cover no longer seen as proper metric for size, Changing risks, shale's unclear path underscores stockpile need. RUSSIA DATA: August fuel oil exports down 20.3% on year at 3.01 mil mt Russian fuel oil exports in August fell 20.3% on the year to 3.01 million mt. Singapore 380 CST cash differentials at three-month high on tight supply Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differentials rose to a three-month high Friday. Istanbul bunkers reach nine-month high over Novorossiisk S&P Global Platts assessed 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil at the Turkish port at $350/mt delivered Thursday, a $5/mt rise on the day and its highest since January 17. External: Wired Bunkering ANALYSIS: Iran's ultra-light crude exports to Asia set to remain strong in Q4 - South Korea eyes 250,000 b/d of South Pars condensate in Q4 - South Pars condensate still seen cheaper than rival Qatari grades OPEC/non-OPEC committee to discuss exports monitoring mechanism - Not all members on board with tracking exports for compliance - Kuwaiti minister says it's too early to consider extending cuts - Novak sees current oil price between $50-$60/b as 'fairly good' FACTBOX: What happens to Iran sanctions freeze if Trump wants to leave deal - Congress or White House could reimpose Iran oil sanctions - Analysts debate impact of US-only sanctions on oil market - Iranian crude could again shift to Asia, away from Europe

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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

		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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