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BRIEFS

July 13, 2018

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New terminal software slows Felixstowe to 80pc of what it was Global laden boxes hit 14.4 million TEU in May, up 1.3pc: CTS tally Hong Kong undertakes 12-month reclamation at Shek Kwu Chau Recruiting and retaining US truck drivers cries out for a solution US goods, services trade deficit falls 6.6pc in May to US$43 billion T.S. Lines celebrates 17th anniversary by expanding self-owned fleet CEVA Logistics starts refinancing of existing debt facilities New feasibility study for port of Miami to further deepen harbour ATI's Manila south harbour handles record 560,000 TEU in 1H Hapag-Lloyd wonders: What does 'America first' mean for global trade? Hong Kong's Henry Cheng to buy Irish plane lessor for US$2.8 billion Ethiopian to buy 20pc of Eritrean, says Ethiopian Press Agency report China Eastern looks to US$2.2 billion share sale to buy new planes Korean Air cargo service to Delhi adds to Mumbai, Milan, Vienna

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JULY 12, 2018
FFFAI urges for more clarity on services sector P. Sethuraman, CFO, set to retire after 40 years with Transworld Group Publishes second sustainability report prepared in accordance with GRI G4 Standard Sanjay Bandopadhyaya is new Additional Secretary in Ministry of Shipping Indian tea exporters in plans to resume shipments to Iraq Chennai Port offers new concession in vessel-related charges for ex-im transhipment containers Indian Ambassadors meet JNPT officials to promote trade Scanning machines to be operational at Cochin Port soon: CGST Chief Commissioner

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A future on quiet wheels

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JULY 12, 2018
London market voices disappointment with Brexit plans A year on, Kea Trader salvage operation is still in stormy waters E-navigation 10 years on Bourbon CFO de Bréon resigns as debt negotiations continue THE Alliance cuts loop ahead of expected US-China trade war impact Thoresen's fleet rejuvenation continues, sells 23-year-old bulker Japan's LNG bunkering tankers get government subsidies

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JULY 12, 2018
Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services Market insight: Pick-a-merger time for Hapag Lloyd as suitors line up Container leasing market under pressure as carriers cut back UK lettuce crop sizzles so air cargo turns over a new leaf for growers CMA CGM names Tim Haas chief commercial officer, North America

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JULY 12, 2018
Eastern passes another Offshore Patrol Cutter program milestone E.N. Bisso & Son acquires Port Canaveral tug operator Petchem Norwegian exercises options for fifth and sixth Project Leonardo ships Decatur launches computer based maritime cyber security training Steady progress on new ATB for Bouchard Transportation VIDEO: Hull Vane retrofit dramatically boosts French OPV's performance Maersk Supply Service completes 10,230 NM tow Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot boat to Virginia

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JULY 12, 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line orders duo from Fincantieri for $1.87bn Latest deal follows four-vessel order with Fincantieri in February 2017 More's the pity, but shipping cannot take the politics out of Brexit Government proposals offer pragmatic way forward, but Brexiteers are not biting UK maritime industry reacts to government's Brexit blueprint Much said to depend on European Union reaction DNB reduces shipping default exposure by more than $3bn DNB cuts shipping default exposure to $9bn Yang Ming turns to low-sulphur fuel to meet IMO cap Taiwan-based carrier says the final decision has not been made yet New emission rules in China to hit cabotage bulker trade Small bulkers markets could face overhaul from Beijing's new environmental initiative Felixstowe says its performance is 'not good in all areas' Wait times reduced but performance is still below pre-upgrade levels Nakilat improves cost reduction and expands fleet Company's fleet consists of 65 liquefied natural gas carriers, four liquefied petroleum gas carriers and one floating storage regasification unit South Carolina continues growth spurt South Carolina Ports Authority boosts liftings beyond previous record as June cargo volumes soar Kea Trader salvage turns to reef clean-up Helicopter landings to remove items from the wreck are no longer possible as the forward section is listing 20 degrees... Bordeaux loses feeder service Rail to take the strain as MSC takes drops Bordeaux-Antwerp service Quarterly Outlook: Law New rulings on the Hague Rules and time-barring of claims for awaiting orders could have profound implications in future shipping... Viewpoint: Death by ferry The lives that will hopefully be saved in the future will be saved by practical ferry people, not bankers of... Daily Briefing Shipping forum voices concerns as Trump extends tariffs \| EU recycling rules could force owners back to Asian beaches \|... Bourbon chief's niece resigns as CFO Resignation comes a day after Bourbon signed a general waiver with its leasers and debt holders POSH enters Taiwan offshore renewables market Move comes as government in Taipei aims to install 5.5 gigawatts of wind farms by 2025

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JULY 12, 2018
APL's LA Pier 300 customer focus system slashes truck turn time New Trump tariffs would hit one-third of containerized imports from China European ports hopeful about breakbulk despite geopolitics Tech investors pump funding into 'predictive freight matching' Analysis: Tight US surface capacity requires early peak season shipments Krishnapatnam Port's new gantry cranes to boost fluidity

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JULY 12, 2018
Ultranav linked to demo sale of gas ship Chilean owner said to have scrapped ship ahead of special survey and as charter winds down. Suezmax Chartering disbands tanker pool Trio of tanker owners follow VLCC Chartering's move and opt to go it alone Arne Blystad sees Songa profit margin shrink as revenues fall Holding company's real estate and finance activities buoy figures as shipping arm is hit by slump in charter rates Fearnleys posts rise in revenues of 16% Retail investors face $93m loss on JR Shipping vessels Creditor takes control of 11 vessels after calling time on debt Diamond taps M&A advisor as investors seek exit strategy Tanker owner once bankrolled by Wilbur Ross may be latest major player in consolidation talks as the clock ticks down for private-equity backers Italian court rejects Lighthouse appeal in Bottiglieri saga Bottiglieri fends off Pappas-Zagari bid as court rejects Lighthouse appeal Smit in pole position for heritage site wreck removal job Salvors prepare bids for removal of SSL Kolkata hull off India's environmentally sensitive Sundarbans Evergreen ramps up renewal plans with feedership enquiry Taiwan liner operator invites bids from yards for up to 24 vessels of two sizes Contships bags more feeder boxships as steady fleet expansion continues Shipping must stop cheating way out of emissions Windship Technology director Lars Carlsson says scrubbers a waste of money and time's now to eye sustainable propulsion Lessons from China for the White House on the art of (trade) war It was easy to dismiss early skirmishes in Donald Trump's Twitter-fuelled tirades against the trade deficit with Beijing, but with new tariffs now in place, the implications are becoming serious Astomos shifts focus of LPG fuelling drive to Japanese market But shipowner and trader says it could take time for some Asian operators to embrace the concept Sovcomflot's new stamp is an ice-breaker Travel fan embraces his new role New Excelerate boss guns for growth on fleet expansion vision Steven Kobos says he is 'in perfect alignment' with owner George Kaiser's intentions for his floating regasification company Greater flexibility secret to Excelerate's FSRU success First non-Arc7 heads to Yamal to help fill LNG carrier demand Fredriksen ups LNG newbuild tally to five Shell sends out speedy tender for LNG vessels Energy major starts stealthy and selective search process, igniting speculation that it may have tonnage in its sights EDF Energy nears second NYK ship Subsea ships hold 94% of value in Toisa sale North Sea delays dash owners' hopes for hot-spot summer Delayed rig work and vessel reactivations mean reality has not lived up to last year's forecasts Seismic 'canaries' chirping as revenues on rise Princess Royal praises bravery of seafarers New pair at helm of Bermuda flag targets fleet growth Now, Mr President, you need to prove the US flag is in safe hands The Paris MOU's grey middle-tier safety ranking is not a place befitting the fleet of a superpower JLT launches fresh P&I push as opportunities open up in Japan Broker hires former Britannia Club chief executive and Japan veteran John Trew to lead the charge Latsis sets up new Marla Tankers management Greek owner said to has formed outfit to operate recently bought LR2 vessels Utkilen newbuilding goes on charter to Fairfield Chemical Hyundai buys back last Whale ore-oiler from former TMT fleet China gives even younger ships the thumbs down Authorities tighten grip on import rules as critics argue that the change creates 'quasi-Jones Act' conditions for the country's domestic trade Nisshin cape emerges in Minerva fleet Ocean Yield ups liquidity with new loans Vessel leasing company adds more bank loans in order to finance upcoming acquisitions. Dileton scraps tanker TI and Frontline split on VLCC Chartering venture Tanker giants go their separate ways, with suezmax partners working a similar arrangement expected to follow suit Harren & Partner buys back Blue Giant German owner acquires OCV it originally ordered in 2008. Golden Ocean buys back $1.4m of bonds John Fredriksen-controlled owner purchases notes due next year. Wilson buys German-owned bulker Norwegian owner brings its fleet to 118 vessels with latest acquisition. Mokster reveals four new OSV charters Norwegian owner signs up ships with new customers DEA and Siem Offshore, plus Aker BP. Solship Invest stretches debt postponement SolstadFarstad subsidiary still in talks over a long-term financing solution. EU clears $40m Croatian ferry plan Commission finds aid for routes to islands is within its rules. Goldman Sachs upgrades Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Merchant bank has Maersk at buy and its German rival at neutral. SeaBird selling shares to buy CGG OSV Norwegian owner to raise up to $15m for seismic vessel acquisition. Salvage progress made a year after Kea Trader grounding Boarding broken boxship remains tricky, but most containers removed. KOTC gas carrier faces breaker's torch Vintage LPG carrier sold ahead of Kuwaiti company receiving newbuildings. Flex confirms sale and leaseback as newbuild hits the water Flex Rainbow deal is slightly unusual for a company backed by Norwegian tycoon. Maersk Broker chief says first half of 2018 was 'very active' d'Amico International Shipping sells oldest product tanker Transaction raises cash position of Milan-listed shipowner. Teekay Offshore buyback ends on $222m Shuttle tanker owner now has $78m of 2019 bonds outstanding. DNB reverses impairments of $47m First half sees "slightly positive" development in offshore and oil and gas. Family remains in control as Vroon looks to exit choppy waters No change at Dutch owner following debt refinancing, with markets expected to improve 'slowly but surely' Vroon to exit MR sector with sale of its last two product tankers Bulker and AHTS disposals also planned as Dutch owner continues to adjust capacity De Chateauvieux's niece quits as Bourbon CFO Astrid de Breon staying until replacement found at French OSV owner. POSH heads to Taiwan in windfarm joint-venture Kuok Group's offshore company teams up with Kerry TJ Logistics to target Taiwan's offshore renewable market. Yang Ming opts for low sulphur fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Taiwanese liner player says cleaner fuel and more efficient ships are its ways forward for greener shipping.

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JULY 12, 2018
2M Alliance scaling back on Asia-North Europe trade The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to suspend one of its loops on the Asia-North Europe trade in the coming months. With $400 million will come ZTE ban lift The U.S. Department of Commerce on Wednesday said it has signed a previously announced escrow agreement with ZTE and that once the company deposits the full $400 million, the Bureau of Industry and Security will lift the denial order currently prohibiting U.S. firms from exporting to the telecom giant. Impact of trade war expected to grow over time Briefings from the consultants Drewry and executives at the Port of Long Beach uggest that while the effect of tariffs being imposed by the United States and China on the container shipping industry will be relatively mild this year, the impact could become more severe if a trade war continues. CMA CGM investment in CEVA gets green light CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, obtained all regulatory approvals required for its investment in CEVA Logistics, allowing it to become a regular 24.99 percent shareholder in the asset-light third-party logistics provider. Senate passes motion for voice in tariff decisions The Senate by a vote of 88-11 on Wednesday approved a motion introduced by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., to instruct lawmakers to include nonbinding language in pending energy and water spending legislation to set forth a role for Congress in making determinations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Coalition wants U.S. to take stand on Chinese racks The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of imported steel racks from China. BluJay updates global trade network platform BluJay Solutions, a supply chain software and services provider, has updated its global trade network platform. Envirotainer getting new private equity owner Envirotainer, a Stockholm-headquartered company that is the leading supplier of containers used to move pharmaceutical products by air, said Thursday that Cinven, a private equity firm, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Envirotainer from current majority shareholder AAC Capital for an undisclosed sum. Executive Moves: GSO, SeaCube GSO has appointed Randy Swart as company president. SeaCube Container Leasing has hired Greg Tuthill as chief commercial officer.

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JULY 12, 2018
Bunker operations at Gibraltar edge down on week: port authority The number of bunker operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar was slightly lower on the week although congestion remained ARA fuel oil stocks fall 20% on busy barge loadings Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 20% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.206 million mt, after reaching a record high of 1,614,000 mt in the last week of June Chinese independent refiners to slow crude imports in H2 as tax reforms pinch Lower crude procurement will impact trade flows as the independents secured crude from a variety of sources FUTURES: Crude rebounds on bullish OPEC, EIA data "Markets are recalibrating at the moment and you can see a bit of bargain hunting also at present, supporting prices this morning," a Philip Futures analyst said. US-China trade war could shake up Asia rankings for buyers of American crude The US-China trade battle raged on with Washington announcing its plan to impose additional 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods OPEC sees greater need for its oil in H2 Either OPEC would need to raise its output by more than it committed to, or crude would have to come out of storage, if it wishes to avoid a market squeeze.

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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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