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November 9, 2018

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Nine carriers and terminal operators to establish block chain system OOCL expands to New Zealand with North Asia Express starting January 1 ICS chairman calls for greater regulation of seafarer training from UN Port of Hamburg plunges ahead towards a more fully digital operation Georgia's plans focus on boosting ro/ro handling capacity for vehicles Reducing ship speeds helps ease stress of noise pollution on marine animals Accounting giant KPMG cheers UK's massive national roads funding hike India's Container Corp achieves profit in Q2 FY19 on bigger market share Canada crude collapses amid lack of rail cars in Alberta to move oil exports Cathay Pacific data breach probed by Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner JD.com starts dedicated air cargo operation to increase delivery reliability GlobalBeacon said to meet latest ICAO airline flight tracking standards DSV withdraws offer to buy CEVA Logistics' shares at US$30 a piece Supply chain requires data, intelligence sharing among multiple parties

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A reliable place Eastern Med moves farther East Canada: new shipping records for grain and biofuels Espo's old and new chairman confirmed Hub Group snapping up Casestack Virgin doubles South Africa cargo capacity Over 400 freight trains to/from Asia dispatched 1,000 reefers ordered by Textainer Hapag Lloyd: more volumes, results move sideways Fashion retailer digitalising supply chain with Setlog Uni Carriers Europe appoints sales & marketing EVP Ownership change for two US short line railroads LOT's most modern aircraft celebrate Polish independence Green Cargo welcomes new CEO Interroll equipment for shoe manufacturer Favourable course for Finnlines in 2018 More trains between Kazakhstan and Finland "Curiosity of the Day" Small airport in southern Italy with big cross-border plans

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Paolo d'Amico takes over as CEO at loss-making DIS Iranian sanctions set to drive US LPG exports growth to Asia Lloyd's sees another syndicate walk away from marine Yangzijiang eyes LNG sector via Mitsui JV Hapag-Lloyd climbs into the black LSFO the way to sulphur cap compliance, says Precious Shipping chief Seoul responds to shipbuilding row with Japan Norden sees end to 'worst tanker market in a decade'

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
London Gateway wins 2M Asia-Europe service as Maersk tries to reduce 'unexpected disruptions' Hapag-Lloyd's third-quarter turnaround sees it steam back into profit Logistics must attract a more diverse workforce, or lose out on 'good minds' Shareholders soften stance as Wincanton enjoys stronger results and new chair TSA allows third parties to certify sniffer dogs for air cargo screening Market Insight - DHL Global Forwarding back with a bang: could an IPO be its next move? Magnetic reefer device launched by Orbcomm to help carriers monitor third-party units

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Damen ASD Tugs 3212 go to work for Smit Lamnalco in Australia VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug Federal grand jury indicts captain of deadly duck boat New Wärtsilä system helps big ships enter tight locks Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug series for Foss Maritime Keel laid for America's first zero emission ferry J-ENG LP-SCR now in service in 600 TEU containership Navy issues RFP for OSV and conversion to range support vessel

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Aegean Marine creditors move to block 'loan-to-own' strategy The group of creditors calls for an extensive investigation into Mercuria's "undue control" and "bad faith conduct," which they say... Tech start-ups face challenge to provide shipping solutions While their software tools can help with complex bunker procurement and other processes, it's a chicken-and-the-egg situation as shipping companies... Concordia Maritime chief sees tide turning for tankers After many quarters of dismal rates, Concordia is finally seeing a turnaround in the tanker markets, for the better Norwegian oil terminal shuts after ships collide The tanker, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, was reportedly carrying 625,000 barrels of crude oil Lloyd's List's Hong Kong seminar adds speakers New speakers include Vincent Lai, chief executive of Landbridge Holdings, and Deepak Saxena, part of Kerry Logistics' management team Paolo d'Amico named to senior roles at Intertanko and DIS Mr d'Amico has also been appointed chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping Viewpoint: We shall - and should -remember them An extraordinary book published recently offers a more intimate picture of the merchant seafarer's war Genco sells older tonnage as it swings to profit US-based company has bought six vessels in recent months and hopes to complete the sale of five bulkers in total... Safe Bulkers earnings climb on improved charter rates Safe Bulkers has agreed a number of loan amendments and refinancings, resulting in pushing back about $132m in balloon repayments The global sulphur cap is about attitude, not technology While the Copenhagen shipping community is fully behind the date and the process of IMO 2020, there are many in... Ardmore sees wider losses amid weak charter market The outlook remains positive for MR tonne-mile demand, said the company's chief executive, who cited oil consumption growth, refinery expansions... V.Group launches innovative crew management app Shipmanagement group believes it will help raise crew retention rates and provide a competitive advantage Hapag-Lloyd doubles profit in third quarter Rising bunker costs lead to a large increase in Hapag-Lloyd's cost base only partially offset by increased liftings during the... Daily Briefing Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé \| Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
JNPT's October productivity gains boost year's performance US shippers can reset supply chains clocks to gain truck capacity Injection lifts Turvo to top VC funding sphere Hapag-Lloyd's swing to profit eroded by higher fuel costs When will trans-Pacific space and spot rate pressure ease? Forwarders urged to fend off triple threat with technology

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Pangaea's results improve in better market Ed Coll-led bulker owner benefits from ability to move cargo through icy waters. Economou control of Dryships strengthens with buyback Royal Caribbean breaks earnings record New York-listed cruise major sees record revenue off of strong summer but misses Wall Street consensus. Concordia Maritime to 'hedge' IMO 2020 fuel price spread The Swedish tanker owner is staying away from scrubbers as it expects cost difference between HSFO and LSFO to close over time. US Coast Guard warns of GPS outages near Suez Canal Spring Marine aframax links off the mark The darker side of shipping is never too far from the surface Two events - the collapse of a bunker giant and allegations about the scuttling of a tanker - suggest the industry's reputation for intrigue is well deserved Coal billionaire Du back in Sinochem takeover twist Tycoon's shock re-emergence after an absence of several months revives impetus for sale of chemical tanker subsidiary Eisbeinessen celebrates 70th birthday in traditional style Lines cash in as tariffs trigger a transpacific rates boom Operators hike rates and deploy bigger vessels as shippers rush to beat deadline for US action on Chinese imports Mercuria takes centre stage after Aegean Marine goes into Chapter 11 Swiss commodities and energy group lends funds to keep bunker company going while sale or restructuring can be organised Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas Exports could boost MR tanker rates in the Pacific trades, which have been under-performing Atlantic markets Scrubber financing provides fresh headache for owners Financial security challenge means loans do not come easy, and may not come at all for smaller owners who cannot fall back on a loyal lending group KG fund relaunch reflects confidence in MPP sector Thenamaris launches first Asia office in Singapore Greek owners lead boxship scrapping Hapag-Lloyd charter spree cheers up major owners Seaspan, Danaos and Capital Maritime secure long-term deals with German boxship giant Hyundai Heavy Industries appears to dodge US sanctions over IRISL newbuildings Seven vessels from a $650m, 10-ship order made in 2016 are on Washington's sanctions list Capital Gas keen on LNG newbuilding options Cargo storage play confuses market Fearnleys spells out 2022 shortfall for LNG shipping Broker says shift to multi-month contracts shows some charterers have been caught out by this quarter's stellar charter rate hikes NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project Moss-type vessel is named as the preferred candidate for a job in West Africa Trump's trade war hinders Delos gas carrier newbuilding orders China's retaliatory tariffs have put a $1.5bn very large ethane carrier deal in doubt IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO Indian yards miss out on latest list of EU-approved recyclers US, Turkish, Danish, Finnish and Italian facilities get green light to scrap European ships Icon selling its only suezmax NGM locks aframax tankers into one-year time charters Horizon linked to purchase of pair of DHT aframaxes Bihar International offloads older ships ahead of fleet renewal plans Saudi-owned tanker company sells another product carrier as it keeps an eye on the newbuilding market Seven Islands scraps two veteran tankers Aegean Marine on verge of collapse before fraud revealed Vitol puts second VLCC into Tankers International pool US imports from Venezuela a tonic for tankers Crude and product tanker shipments are booming in contrast to the South American country's dealings with China Polaris sends another VLOC veteran to the scrapyard Dship Carriers plots further vessel buys of newbuilds and secondhand tonnage Novellas Union tanker freed after fuel arrest Joint venture between hedge fund and Union Maritime wins release of vessel from arrest in Texas by bunker supplier Integr8 Fuels Fiori set for quick comeback as d'amico departure date nears Italian executive suggests he will not be away from shipping for long. Mermaid narrows loss on lower costs Chalermchai Mahagitsiri-led company sees slightly lower revenue amid competitive rate environment. Concordia Maritime rejects lure of scrubbers Swedish tanker owner believes there will be plenty of LSFO to go around. Spring Marine snaps up Hansa Treuhand aframax d'Amico takes Intertanko chair and expands role at DIS Third generation shipowner succeeds Nikolas Tsakos at association and Marco Fiori at Milan-listed company. MOL ordered to pay Total after VLCC accident halted voyage Landmark appeal ruling widens owners' obligations regarding "utmost despatch" despite tanker suffering water ingress in Suez Canal. Reach charters Topaz subsea newbuilding Vard vessel will be upgraded with battery packs in long-term deal. Shipowing investment returns on the rise at Wilhelmsen Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Glovis profit shares boost Oslo-listed company. Commerzbank sheds $3.5bn of shipping loans German lender's asset recovery unit posts profit as problem portfolio slashed. Equinor books Solstad PSV for up to four years Norwegian major secures Normand Skipper with two firm years and two of options. Angelicoussis snaps up pair of suezmaxes at Daehan Maran Tankers adds newbuildings originally ordered by Norway's Faerder Tankers to its fleet Navy ship takes on water after Tsakos aframax collision VIDEO: Seven minor injuries reported after clash off western Norway that left frigate at risk of sinking. Subsea 7 vessel use highest since 2014 OSV owner sees positive momentum in tendering activity. Avance Gas could convert ships to LPG fuel VLGC owner also likely to use scrubbers and LSFO as it evaluates how to meet IMO 2020 rules. Rate recovery helps to double Hapag-Lloyd profit Higher volumes, better vessel utilisation and synergies from UASC merger also contribute to better result. Bourbon expects OSV rates to be "persistently low" Market still affected by over-capacity, French owner says. Schulte veteran John Freydag moving on An established ace on the Schulte Group's container desk is leaving for pastures new. Navig8 Chemical Tankers shareholder looks to offload stake Pareto Securities retained by investor to offload up to 5.1m shares in OTC-listed shipowner. Ezion Holdings sees financial performance deteriorate Lower charter rates and utilization continue to take their toll at Singapore listed company. Kreuz Subsea mobilizes for two year India contract Deal will see private equity-backed company inspect offshore jackets off Mumbai for ONGC. Safe Bulkers improves profit but misses estimates New York-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on higher charter rates and increase in average number of ships.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd earns nearly $130 million in third quarter Company sees an improving supply-demand balance for container shipping. Commerce sets final duty rates in aluminum case The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Growing support for US effort to get Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday there is growing international support for the US campaign to push Iranian oil exports to zero. Ukraine's October transit of Russian oil down 21% on year Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for export to Europe decreased by 21% year on year to 1.234 million mt in October from 1.558 million mt shipped in October 2017, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta reported Thursday. Iraqi Gulf export terminals resume normal operations after weather-related delays Iraq southern crude terminals on the Persian Gulf are operating as normal after bad weather reduced exports by 76% across three days earlier this week. Japan's Inpex to ship first Ichthys plant condensate in December Japan's Inpex will ship its first cargo of plant condensate from Australia's Ichthys LNG project in December, the company said Thursday. Norway tanker collision disrupts Oseberg, Grane crude oil loadings Norway's state-controlled Equinor said Thursday it was suspending operations at the Sture oil terminal and adjoining Kollsnes gas plant after a tanker crashed into a Norwegian frigate, disrupting loadings of Grane and Oseberg crude. Equinor restarts Sture crude terminal, gas plant, after shipping collision Norways state-controlled Equinor on Thursday resumed operations at the Sture terminal, loading point for around 15% of the country's crude, and the adjoining Kollsnes gas plant, after an oil tanker collided with a Norwegian frigate close to the terminal, it said. ANALYSIS: Robust fuel oil, diesel markets dominate rest of the barrel The physical oil markets in Europe are experiencing some bewildering changes with both fuel oil and diesel crack spreads surging to recent highs. Norway proposes scrubber ban, 0.1% sulfur bunker limit in fjords The Norwegian Maritime Association has proposed prohibiting ships from using exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, or burning fuel containing above 0.10% sulfur in the West Norwegian Fjords. Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium rises to six-year high amid tight supply The Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel premium over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessment rose to a six-year high of $17.82/mt at the Asian close on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed. Tight European FO availability could hamper arbitrage to Singapore European fuel oil has been bled dry by hefty Singapore requirements and, with the 380 CST east-west spread continuing to spike, it is unclear how long this arbitrage can be sustained before resupply for the city state has to be sourced from elsewhere, according to traders. ARA fuel oil stocks surge 33%, NWE remains tight: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub surged 33% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1,258,000 mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday, on a lack of departures east this week, but demand remained strong and tight availability continued to plague the region. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Pressure builds for OPEC cuts ahead of key output talks The short-term supply picture has eased of late. INTERVIEW: 0.5% and 3.5%-S bunkers spread could reach $400/mt in 2020 : consultant The exhaust gas cleaning systems ordering curve will flatten out shortly after 2020, Mortensen said. International Seaways, Ardmore offer divergent scrubber strategies International Seaways' marine exhaust scrubber systems would be supplied by Clean Marine of Norway and Hyundai Global Service will install them. TANKERS: Tanker companies look to switch LR2s into dirty market on rate strength Ardmore is planning to only switch older tonnage over to the Aframax sector, Gurnee said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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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


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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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