BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate rises 2.9pc to US$811/TEU, dips 5.9pc to USWC Yang Ming sinks deeper in red in Q1 with net loss of US$65m ICTSI Q1 net income sinks 15pc to US$44.1m despite volumes increase MSC to invest US$1.09b in major expansion of Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port Container volume on Asia-US east coast trade surges 16pc US retail port volumes forecast to rise despite looming China import tariffs Automated invoicing can help shipping industry to save billions: Drewry Insurers urge maritime industry to address cyber threat UPS names new president for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics Lufthansa Cargo to receive 2 new Boeing 777 freighters in 2019 ATSG Q1 profit soars 60pc to US$16m IAG quarterly operating profits soar 133pc as cargo revenues rise 2.1pc

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MAY 13, 2018
BDP International unveils enhanced 'Smart Tower' application for increased visibility management Bulk carrier casualty report presented to IMO Easy financing models being worked upon to promote private participation in developing inland waterways Lines taking a relook at Iran operations following US decision MOL in agreement to charter FPSO in Brazil Safmarine to ship 80 cryogenic tanks to the US this year SCI strengthens coastal network; launches Chennai-Port Blair service The Legal Effect of the Unknown Clauses in a Bill of Lading under the International Rules Yang Ming's consolidated revenues up in Q1 Customs & Postal Department hold first ever joint conference to deliberate on streamlining imports & exports by post India wants China to simplify pharma export process First Silk Road train arrives at Port of Antwerp Transporters' strike against DPD transport solution at JN Port called off Transporters' stir at JN Port continues amid hopes of a solution soon Amendment in import policy of Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper or Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy) Blue Dart posts INR 142.10 cr. net profit for 2017-18 SAL Heavy Lift & Sai Maritime hold knowledge sharing workshops

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Silver candles for overnight express network Angolan flag carrier renews NAM contract Transport division flourishes in 2017 and Q1 Alha Group awarded again by Anama Baxter Freight celebrates 100'000th shipment Green light for MOL's academy in the Philippines Another new position for Knowlton at Bestpass NEE sees membership grow Air and overland transport enhance 2017 result Hactl handling Flexport's new service from LAX Further classification of fuel efficiency by DNV GL GAC opens contract logistics facility Hapag-Lloyd CEO on board for five more years More forest products moved by rail in Sweden ICTSI - more volume, lower income ECS Group pushes UIA partnership to India

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MAY 11, 2018
Gold Star Line could handle a record 1 million teu this year Hunter Group builds up VLCC contract portfolio Pan Ocean eyes stronger 2018 on healthy dry bulk market Speculation may be creating overcapacity, say Singapore shipowners Maritime surges ahead in decarbonisation race, thanks to 'little miracle' Busan pier to shed staff as Sinokor moves containers

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MAY 11, 2018
Maersk leads the way as carriers look to raise Asia-Europe FAK rates Non-US forwarders must scrutinise their businesses if they want to trade with Iranian companies Latin recovery fails to save Viracopos airport as operator files for bankruptcy Digital disruptors risk 'de-skilling' the logistics market Eximchain develops public blockchain to give logistics SMEs legitimacy Man changed address of UPS HQ to own apartment PSC: worst ports (in Paris MOU) with real threat to get detained Sean van Dort steps up to become new chairman of the Global Shippers' Forum Andy Fitt named new managing director of Yusen Logistics UK

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MAY 11, 2018
TOTE Maritime Alaska delays Orca class LNG conversion Master Marine delivers third towboat to Waterfront Services Clarkson shareholders in growing revolt on executive pay Norway to expand maritime traffic service radar coverage TOTE Maritime introduces new mobile app

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MAY 11, 2018
The Georgia and Virginia tie-up: Better than the sum of its parts East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement allows port authorities to punch above their weight The Interview Gordon Downes Reliability is a concern for both shippers and carriers, and by providing enforceable contracts, NYSHEX hopes to improve service levels... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead On this week's podcast: How shipping can mitigate risk from Iranian sanctions \| What's happened to shipping's toxic debt? \|... CIMC Enric suspends Lloyd's Register link LR is said to have offered certifications to competitors' products, despite knowing they infringed CIMC Enric's patents Panel event to address shortcoming in gas shipping sector Claims that a deep knowledge and experience in the gas sector is not available in the marine industry will be... Yang Ming suffers after 'slack' first quarter With the new containership capacity scheduled to be delivered in 2018, the record levels of capacity is expected to slightly... What's behind Japanese shipbuilder co-operation? Japanese business remains an enigma to non-Japanese observers ConocoPhillips dispute leads to tanker queues in Venezuela Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 85 vessels off Puerto José Pioneer Marine optimistic after 'successful' quarter Greece-based handysize owner looks ahead with optimism after posting a net profit in the first quarter East coast ports benefit from box carrier cascading East coast throughput rising as west coast volumes fall DSV upbeat on market outlook as customer sentiment remains positive Freight forwarder optimistic over market outlook and plays down fears of slowdown Looming US sanctions weigh on Tehran newbuilding plan IRISL could find it more difficult to secure employment for the vessels being built at HHI Shareholders baulk at pay deal for Clarksons' directors The concern over wages comes amid a profit warning for 2018 on the back of weak sale and purchase activity... Gener8 sets date for investor vote on merger with Euronav At least 48% of the Gener8 shareholders are expected to back Euronav's all-share offer Legal advice needed for Iran-related fixtures, UK P&I Club warns Members told the reinstatement of Iran sanctions relates to the provision of marine insurance, port operators and shipping and shipbuilding... Last Word: A toast to tradition Annual event aims to bring people together and has historically been held at the Baltic Exchange building

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MAY 11, 2018
Asia-Europe spot rate rebound foreshadows more volatility Europe feeders adapt to shippers' reefer, clean air demands India urges port-based 3PLs to adapt to lessen trade reform's impact ILA-USMX gear up for talks on six-year contract Poor Asia-Europe rail infrastructure slows cargo, hampers growth

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MAY 11, 2018
Gener8 deals last aframax New York owner had cleared out three similar units last year prior to Euronav merger news. Diana Shipping looks ahead with optimism Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to 'benefit from improving conditions', having narrowed losses for the first quarter. Vogel: Eagle's eyes on enbloc bulker deals Chief executive outlines preferred growth path but stays quiet on target fleet size. Roshydromet inks debut vessel order Russian hydrographic agency picks Admiralty yard for new research ship. Profit soars at Kyoei Tanker Japanese VLCC owner sees earnings jump over last 12 months. Gibson rumours strike the wrong chord, says Richardson A chapter 11 filing by a US guitar maker whose instruments were favoured by David Bowie and Chuck Berry has created an uncomfortable backing track for a UK shipbroker in the past week. Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Gibson Brands sought court protection in the US at the start of May, sparking rumours in the shipping market surrounding possible office closures and staff departures Fearnley Securities says buy Troim's 2020 vision Analysts launch coverage of 2020 Bulkers with positive view on asset prices and scrubber selection. Taiwan Navigation bulker sale price catches the eye Taiwan Navigation has achieved a surprisingly low price for 17 year old Japanese built panamax bulker, brokers say. The Sumitomo built 73,000-dwt Tai Price (built 2001) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $8.2m, sources claim. The vessel is due for dry-docking. Last week US listed DryShips sold the Kanasashi built 75,000-dwt Maganari (built 2001) for $10m. Tai Price has been in the Taiwan N Two crew dead from 'natural causes' on cargoship Turkish operator contradicts reports of poisoning on vessel in Cape Verde. Yang Ming loss widens in 'slack' first quarter But Taiwanese owner pushes up revenue and volumes despite low season. Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding Revenue also down at Japanese yard. Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says. Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets. Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work. GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves. Polarcus makes it back into profit Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves. Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more. Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices. Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017. Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding Revenue also down at Japanese yard. Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says. Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets. Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work. GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves. Polarcus makes it back into profit Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves. Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more. Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices. Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.

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MAY 11, 2018
Port of Gothenburg volumes rise slightly The Port of Gothenburg in Southern Sweden handled 188,000 TEUs during the first quarter of 2018, up 3 percent from last year's first quarte... What to do if your ELD malfunctions With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in full effect, drivers have to know what to do if the device malfunctions. On "Land Line... L.A. vetoes Cal Cartage port operating agreement The Los Angeles City Council has taken away the ability of California Cartage Co. (CalCartage) to operate at Foreign Trade Zone 202 at the ... L.A. port's box number slips The Port of Los Angeles handled 705,536 TEUs in April, a drop of 1.3 percent compared to last April's record of 714,755 TEUs. The port's A... Dynamo invites startups to camp The venture capital investor Dynamo announced at a Rise of the Rest seed fund road show stop Thursday that it will host a Founders Camp for... Speaker Ryan: NAFTA resolution deadline Thursday House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on Wednesday said that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) needs to finalize the NAFTA rene... Yang Ming loss deepens in Q1 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. had a total comprehensive loss of 2.14 billion New Taiwan Dollars (U.S. $71.89 million loss) for the first... Ross: No 'unlimited patience' in deferring tariffs on China A bilateral negotiation in which the United States is seeking fairer treatment for its companies doing business in China remains in an earl... Japanese carrier nets $1 million fine for pollution The U.S. Justice Department said Japanese ocean carrier Nitta Kisen Kaisha was fined $1 million by a federal district court on Thursday for...

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MAY 11, 2018
LPG vessel makes rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus A handysize LPG vessel has made the rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus, according to market sources and data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software. FUTURES 5: ICE Brent holds above $77/b, as crude backs off from highs Crude futures eased Friday from three-year highs set Thursday, as the market started to focus on the sustainability of higher prices and the potential for demand destruction. East-West fuel oil arb at standstill in May on lack of VLCC fixtures The fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore is on pause so far in May with no VLCCs or Suezmax vessels booked to take cargoes east, due to strong freight rates and an uneconomical arbitrage. APL gears up to tackle sulfur, carbon emissions ahead of IMO rules Will use an array of options -- low sulfur fuels, scrubbers with HSFO and LNG. Japan's Cosmo Oil may substitute Iranian crude imports with Kuwaiti oil Iranian grades account for 4%-5% of Cosmo's crude feedstock imports and it can be altered with Kuwaiti crude or other grades, a company executive at Cosmo said. $70/b oil 'unsustainable': OPEC's newest member "More is good but it's not sustainable and we don't want to send mixed messages," Equatorial Guinea's oil minister said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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