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14 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

January 5, 2018

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Foreign investors to gain easier access to Chinese markets: minister ICTSI to pour US$25 million into port expansion projects in 2018 Shippers shun Vietnam's Cai Mep for lack of backup infrastructure Vietnam to spend US$970 million by 2030 to develop inland box depots Wuhan now sends 375 cargo trains to Europe in 2017, up 69pc NY-NJ joint chassis pool offers no fuss, no muss 'open choice' US president slams postal service for undercharging Amazon.com Singapore hikes vessel checks, calls for more monsoon vigilance at sea Ningbo-Zhoushan port sets world record with billion tonnes in 2017 PST Ventures wins US$2 million deal to provide Pos Malaysia IT security Liege Airport announces additional US$35.7 million investment in cargo capacity Lufthansa, IAG, Air France KLM, Finnair post strong cargo growth

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Dark clouds on shipping seen dispersing; reforms in India set to usher a positive shift in 2018 Digitisation in maritime transport From uncertainty comes opportunity, says MOL President & CEO in New Year message Global shipping industry's capex needs far exceed combined market cap, says analysis RCL launches Colombo to Tuticorin service West Coast Canal extended Cruise tourists arriving with e-visa exempted from biometric enrolment Highways in Tamil Nadu to be widened Luxor Resolution on rapidly evolving cross-border e-commerce sector welcomed Cabinet approves MoU between India & Israel on cooperation in oil & gas sector Corporate performance improves as GST-led woes abate & festive season spurs demand: ICRA China's ex-im trade surges in 2017 Interactive meeting with Canadian business delegation on Jan. 8

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Germany: rail network should cater for 740 m trains China Airlines chooses CSafe active cool solution Networks snuggling up closer Big railcar batch for hauling timber Tank container industry unites Zim adapting TGX sling Watch maker banks on DSV for expansion in China Rolling stock for UK railfreight operator OOCL starting FCS2 on 23 January Seventh Dreamliner for Oman Air AAPA redesigning internal structure Eyes turn east at Gebrüder Weiss Pilot run for sending cars to Chengdu New affiliate of BDP International Energy transition causing fundamental change, says DNV SF Express opens new international chapter

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Capesize charter rate recovery seen in second half of 2017 Trading starts in Havila's consolidated shares Indonesia should relax cabotage to bring more direct calls to Jakarta - OECD 'Serious' design issues leave seafarers fearful of using lifesaving equipment Japan's Big Three seek stable revenue after ONE formation Ningbo-Zhoushan now the largest bunkering port in China South Korean president reaffirms pledge to help shipbuilders Greener fuels open up safety challenges for crew India is now world's second-largest LPG importer Crude-tanker sector remains fragmented despite M&A

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Three Japanese carriers looking forward to coming together as ONE E-commerce retailers hit in the wallet by return of record number of unwanted gifts Hauliers demand more secure parking areas amid fears of police prioritising crimes GBRf MD John Smith appointed CEO of parent company Hector Rail First winter storm of 2018: 3,600 flights cancelled and airports close Loadstar quiz - all the answers Liability warning to carriers over damage to perishable goods in transit

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JANUARY 4, 2018
S.D. Standard Drilling PSV awarded North Sea contract Viking Line set new passenger, car carriage records in 2017 EPA supports cleaning up diesel emissions in Puget Sound TMS Cardiff Gas orders LNG carrier with X-DF propulsion Envirocleanse inTank BWTS completes Type Approval testing

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Secondhand shipping markets expand by 47% to $32bn in 2017 VesselsValue estimates show activity picking up in nearly all sectors of cargo carriers and offshore units TMS Cardiff orders three LNG carriers at HHI Update: One will be chartered to Total and the other two are rumoured to be linked to Cheniere Energy Cofco's Argentina grains terminal remains shut after silo blast Vessels unable to load at the Puerto Gral San Martin terminal in San Lorenzo port following explosion last week Dry cargo tops 2017 stock performance survey Investors bet on a dry cargo market recovery but were less sanguine about the tanker sector Daily Briefing Company said to have chartered in the vessel detained by South Korean authorities was registered in the Marshall Islands, says... Palau registry says UN-blacklisted ship was under 'previous flag' Vessel previously registered in Panama only provisionally became part of the PISR fleet on December 8, Palau says NYK Line and K Line optimistic on global economic recovery Improved financial performances by both firms attributed to a pickup in seaborne trade worldwide Full-fledged shipping recovery still in the making, says MOL chief Disruptive innovation likely to reshape the shipping industry at any moment Taiwan probes Lighthouse Winmore charterer Businessman Chen Shih-Hsien quoted by Taiwanese media as saying he was unaware that the vessel was used for trade with... Korea to encourage shipowners to order more LNG-fuelled vessels The government will introduce a ship financing programme worth $1.9bn as well as subsidies to replace older vessels Top Ships extends time charters with Stena Bulk Tankers owner likely to see gross revenue backlog of $27.4m from the extended charters for four vessels US court approves Toisa bankruptcy settlement deal with HHI Move helps Greek tycoon's holding company recover $42.5m in counterclaims filed by HHI over a shipbuilding contract dispute India revamps public-private partnership pacts for major ports Move to ease port project regulations and boost investor confidence Seaspan secures $250m loan commitment from Fairfax Total investment by Canadian insurer to reach $500m if stock warrants are exercised The future is never perfect Astute shipping brains will not be bothering with annual forecasts, but will consider the rather bigger pictures which might, in...

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Two more NY-NJ terminals prep for truck appointment systems Analysis: Predictive analytics is new edge in shipping Storm, bitter cold further tighten US inland transport networks Infographic: US shippers and 3PLs split on road ahead India changes port bidding rules to spur investment OECD: Relaxing cabotage would increase Jakarta direct calls

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Trial delay sought in Vinmar fraud case against Clarksons Houston-based chemical commodities trader is seeking $750,000 in alleging fraud against former Clarksons broker Per Jensen. US owners mull impact of Trump's tax reform Lower tax rates are big plus, but fewer deductions will offset those benefits Public shipowners share their vision for 2018 Angeliki Frangou, Nikolas Tsakos and Arne Blystad head cast of stock listed shipowners opening up about 2018. Private shipowners share their vision for 2018 Thanassis Martinos, Lou Kollakis, Claus-Peter Offen and John Dragnis head cast offering views on 2018. Shipbrokers and financiers look into 2018 crystal ball Krisitan Sorensen and Fang Xiuzhi among experts to share 2018 vision. Shipyard executives share their outlook for 2018 Vinalines pushes IPO date back by six months to June Vietnamese state-owned shipping conglomerate to focus on port investments as date of public offering is pushed back by six months GoodBulk sights turn to Wall Street after CarVal deal Capesize owner expected to push for a New York listing in first half of the year Shipping shivers as Biesbroeck exits ABN Amro KOTC chooses Hyundai Heavy for VLGC trio Phoenix VLGC order likely to have charter MOL plans to build up 10-vessel FSRU fleet Senior managing executive officer Takeshi Hashimoto tells TradeWinds about the company's floating regas, Arctic shipping and LNG bunkering ambitions Russia's rising gas volumes fuel bright outlook for LNG trade Trading of inaugural cargo from ground-breaking Yamal LNG project reflects growing demand for cleaner fuel, especially in Asia Fortune Oil makes its first foray into the VLGC sector Hong Kong outfit's newbuildings are likely to ship Iranian cargoes SolstadFarstad vessel heads for new career in Vietnam Insurance and safety experts look forward to 2018 Hugo Wynn-Williams, Kitack Lim, Esben Poulsson and others ponder what this year will have in store. NITC wins confidence of global charterers since sanctions eased Evalend Shipping makes debut in VLCC market Another Lundqvist aframax 'set for breakers' Rosco struggles to drum up interest in bulker fleet sale Steep asking price fails to attract potential buyers - but shipowner is in no hurry Hyundai Glovis aims to grow fleet with secondhand bulkers Sector peers suggest that the conservative company is likely to have secured long-term charters for the vessels Fredriksen and rivals splash out on newcastlemax newbuildings Three companies order up to nine 'vessels in China in potential $400m deal

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Freeland fans flames on U.S. softwood dutiesCanadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on Jan. 3 knocked the U.S. Commerce Department's recently announced antidumping (AD) an... Coalition calls on Trump, Congress to invest in port infrastructure The Coalition for More Efficient Ports, an alliance made up in part of major U.S. ports, marine terminal operators and big box retailers, o... Domestic Industry and Multinational, Future Domestic Producers Duke Out Trade Remedy Argument on Large Residential Washers Multinational businesses and local government officials joined Jan. 3 to caution the Trump administration against imposing significant safe... AAR: U.S. rail volumes rise 3.4% in 2017 U.S. railroads originated nearly 27.5 million total carloads and intermodal units for the full year in 2017, an increase of 3.4 percent com... MOL CEO: Customers the 'wellspring of innovation' Junichiro Ikeda, president and CEO of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), says innovation holds the key to the future of the Japanese ocean carrier'... Ningbo port throughput sets global high-water mark in 2017 China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port set a world record for cargo throughput with 1 billion tons handled in 2017, the port announced late last mont... New container rail service launched at Oregon's Port of Portland Beginning this week, shippers at the Port of Portland have a new option for moving container freight. Thanks to a new railway partnership ... Executive Moves: CSIS, IICL, Suddath Cos., and BASS The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) appointed William A. Reinsch its Scholl chair in international business. He succe... BDP International opens Copenhagen office Global logistics and transportation solutions provider BDP International has opened a new location in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company said...

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JANUARY 4, 2018
Bunker deliveries limited at USAC ports because of blizzard: sources Bunker deliveries were halted Thursday at some US Atlantic Coast ports as a result of heavy snowfall and high winds. US offshore proposal offers Trump big plan, uncertain future Trump administration calls for 47 lease sales in nearly all US waters. CHINA DATA: Nov apparent gasoil, fuel oil demand strong, jet fuel weaken Demand for fuel oil,surged 68.2% on the year and rose 14.5% from October. Malta bunker fuel exceeds 3-year high on climbing HSFO Bunker fuel at Malta reached its highest point in over three years Wednesday, as rising international prices outweighed average market conditions. US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks hit all-time low US fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell to their lowest levels in nearly 15 years. External: Wired Bunkering Iraq plugs Saudi crude supply gap in China - China's crude imports from Iraq hit record high in November - Basrah crude official selling prices seen cheaper than rival grades - Aramco allocation cuts also lift Northeast Asia's Russian crude intake FUTURES: Oil up on Iran geopolitical tensions, US cold fronts The market will look out for fresh pricing cues from the US Energy Information Administration report due Thursday at 1600 GMT.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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