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September 14, 2018

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Los Angeles dips 2.5pc to 826,638 TEU in August, Long Beach off 1.9pc China seeks WTO approval to hit Trump with US$7 billion in sanctions DP World vows legal battle to counter Djibouti's seizure of terminal America's east coast ports brace for Hurricane Florence devastation New 14,052-TEU ONE Aquila is sublet to NYK on THE Alliance service Lack of drivers prompts US Xpress to offer scholarships to attract truckers South Carolina sets monthly box volume, up 16pc to 206,541 TEU in August Curacao Port Services in Caribbean orders 2 Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes Kuehne + Nagel applies blockchain technology to verified gross mass portal Walmart doubles spending to lure trucks amid 'serious' US labour shortage CMA CGM reacts to Lisbon port congestion by demanding emergency fee Atlas Air adds second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Asiana Cargo Finnair Cargo goes with Air Logistics Group in mainland China destinations Germany's DHL Global Forwarding starts building at Vienna airport Cargo-partner's Vienna warehouse just right for Engel machine makers

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
ECU Worldwide moves the spirit of Asian Games as its official logistics partner First containership takes the Northern sea route Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers IPO opens on Sept. 24 MOL names another ice-breaking LNG carrier for key project Swire Shipping introduces weekly service from North Asia to South Pacific DP World says it will continue to pursue all legal means to defend its rights as shareholder & concessionaire in Doraleh Container Terminal V.O. Chidambaranar Port commissions truck-mounted fogging machine & ambient air quality monitoring station Commerce Ministry seeks Cabinet nod for national logistics policy HTOA holds 11th AGM & elects new Managing Committee Cabinet approves developing digital economy among BRICS countries

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Nothing goes without trucks Joining up to expand Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail service Fewer truck cross Swiss Alps Port of Long Beach nets USD 50 million grant One million ULDs between DXB and DWC K+N deploys blockchain technology for VGM Portal Bio-UV Group recruits boss for Asia office Amber Train augments transport portfolio Etihad Cargo launches new cold chain product Essberger Tankers inks deal with GAC in Scandinavia MD of BU Global of Bertschi installed in 2019 Canadian port surveys local population Train linking London, Northants and Scotland Another step forward on digital trail at DP World Antwerp "Curiosity of the Day" Ceva lands new contract in Australia Aisats enhances security and tracking in Bengaluru From Geodis to Broekman Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Top US and European ports urge shipping to deliver on Paris Agreement The enforcement of IMO Tier II rules set to cool Chinese S&P market How emerging-market currency slide affects shipping Argentine levy likely to boost Brazil's soybean sales to China MODEC buys Chandris VLCC for FPSO conversion

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Freight train derailment deals another blow to ailing UK logistics sector Capacity cuts and trade war combine to increase container tonnage laying idle Walmart tries to Spark interest in new Uber-style home grocery deliveries Locus bids to hurdle India's last-mile barriers with artificial intelligence How to take NYC back to its maritime roots How shipping has changed since Lehman Brothers collapsed Hong Kong awaits its own super storm as US east coast braces for Florence

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
GD Electric Boat gets another $480.6 million for Columbia Class work Helm CONNECT software platform passes 3,000 vessel milestone America's Blue Highway Conference at SUNY Maritime DFDS to install scrubbers on 12 Mediterranean freight ferries Red and White Fleet takes delivery of plug-in hybrid tour boat Maersk Tankers newbuilds to get Nacos Platinum package Live at SMM 2018: Radio Holland's innovative NavCom services

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Container market recovery 'still at an early stage', Navios tells investors IPO hopeful says that thanks to entering the market at a low point it is already generating cash but that... Seaspan plans to raise more capital Seaspan says the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which can include acquisitions, debt repayments, or the redemption... The Interview: Bob Sanguinetti The UK Chamber of Shipping chief executive - head of Britain's main shipowner trade association - has been fascinated with... IUMI delegates gather with marine premiums on the rise Even change of direction will be welcome after 20 years of soft markets and the 9% fall seen last time... Frangou links launch of Navios Containers to KG collapse Oversupply in the sector has been repaired due to wipeout of German investment scheme, although other events contributed to Navios... 'Time is running out for UK ferry ports' Ro-ro ports will not be ready if UK crashes out of Europe with no deal in March UK publishes no-deal Brexit plans for shipping industry Guidance on getting an exemption from maritime security notifications and the recognition of seafarer certificates of competency are among 28... Hurricane Florence to hit dry bulk the hardest There is likely to be a limited impact on the tanker side unless the Colonial Pipeline distribution network is seriously... MOL-Cosco venture names ice-breaking LNG carrier after Russian Arctic explorer Delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is due at the end of September, says MOL HNA's attempted sale of box leasing business was 'overpriced' HNA is reportedly revisiting its plan to sell both Seaco and Cronos, which it acquired between 2011 and 2015 for... Viewpoint: Regulated to death Some robust championing of the IMO and its role is possibly important, when other agencies seem to be muscling in... Daily Briefing Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit \| Maersk to adopt scrubber technology \| GoodBulk underlines preference for capes ... Chief executive's departure leads to management reshuffle at IBIA With the departure of Justin Murphy, the association has introduced changes to how it is run, including moving its IMO... MOL and Magsaysay launch new seafarer school in the Philippines MOL chief Junichiro Ikeda says the aim is to take youngsters into a career that would lead them to become...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence weakens, shifts path toward Carolina ports Multipurpose market's gradual recovery continues on demand Trans-Pacific peak season chaos set to accelerate NVOs' share gain Hamburg market share slips as Europe's import volume grows Maersk seeking more India transshipment volume Why container freight invoicing automation hasn't taken off

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Pasha resumes service following storm Jones Act Hawaii specialist reopens two piers in Honolulu Harbour after the passage of Tropical Storm Olivia. Navios Maritime Containers facing tough choices at crunch time Investor wariness of shipping equities has not spared Angeliki Frangou's boxship IPO as overall demand said to remain a tough hurdle. SolstadFarstad fixes two OSVs to Total E&P Norwegian owner inks deal for an AHTS and a PSV for Total E&P South Africa's drilling campaign. Odfjell says no to scrubbers Norwegian tanker owner opts for low sulphur fuel over scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 emission rules. On the ball: 20 Questions with Freight Investor Services' John Banaszkiewicz How tides and currents can save shipowners time and money Owners and operators can use data to harness the power of the ocean's movements Fears and dreams frozen in 1940 The tanker that was no star How Nisshin broke the Japanese mould Nisshin Shipping boss Y Fujii, one of the industry's most low-key figures, does business in a most un-Japanese way. TW+ turns the spotlight on a publicity-shy tonnage supplier that is quietly building up a 116-ship fleet All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco Lost letters: Post out of the past rescued from 5km deep A salvage operation to recover silver worth $200m from a torpedoed World War II freighter unearthed a trove of lost mail and inspired a theatrical re-enactment Empire Windrush: The ship that changed the face of Britain The former Nazi passengership made a voyage into history by sparking the UK's post-war migration boom Dahlman switches coasts and looks to surf new wave in shipping Dahlman Rose co-founder links up with investment bank and says it is time to get excited about shipping again Klaveness aims to list KCC before end of 2019 Combination-carrier company will use up to $70m of initial share issue to declare options on 83,000-dwt vessels ordered in China All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco DNV GL group chief issues call to arms to tackle global warming Cleaner technology and greater efficiency will be needed if the world is to not exceed the limits set out in the 2015 Paris agreement, forecasts Remi Eriksen Liner operators keep 'hangin' on' but change their tune on revival Container giants that had hoped for a better 2018 have been given a reality check Teekay's LNG FSU sets out for new Bahrain home port LNG ship-chartering platform ready for fourth-quarter launch Ghana import project homes in on FSU for Tema LNG terminal Partner Gasfin believes using a floating regasification unit newbuilding and an existing vessel modified for storage could offer big savings over an FSRU NYK Line set to ink LNG newbuilding for Total Shipowner looks to have stolen a march on competitors for time-charter business Sigtto unveils new London headquarters Former lawyer loves the sharp-end of the shipping industry Infrastructure no longer the issue for LNG-fuelling growth Timing of orders will be vital to BW's next regas moves Russia limbers up to grow its position on world LNG stage Arctic and small-scale projects will require a raft of new tonnage, but investment needs, sanctions and internal politics may slow some progress BW LNG lines up the assets in FSRU toolbox Managing director Yngvil Asheim explains the company's strategy on floating regas but keeps the industry guessing on the details Japan jumps on 'booming' action of LNG bunkering Early mover NYK explains the thinking behind a first newbuilding for the country Shipyard specs and project management are key to success of FSRU conversions Tighter LNG shipping markets brewing for charterers Summer of surprises tees up market for hotly anticipated wild winter ride New US LNG export cargoes start to build Kremin bides his time and waits for fresh project business Teekay embraces Arctic LNG challenge Gas chief Mark Kremin talks about the company's moves into two new business areas Are FSRU conversions on the comeback trail? A raft of older ships coming off long-term charters is giving floating regas developers another option to play for projects Hurdles may slow some of Russia's LNG projects Shell spearheads global march in LNG bunkering Arjan Stavast says shipowners are asking about LNG's cleaner advantages, cost-competitiveness and availability Half-step back for rigs providing OSV employment Offshore vessel owners saw a net loss of potential vessel-users in August, with six rigs in and 12 rigs out Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Oslo set to get tough on owners selling vessels for demolition in South Asia as already controversial barge carrier is arrested after environmental damage off Aliaga Teekay emergency drill frees distressed seabird Eurotankers scoops up LR2 from Conti Aframax tanker at heart of Vafias-Geden legal spat scrapped Knutsen OAS sells its last pre-2000-built chemical tanker Utkilen taps rival for new chief executive Lender behind sale of Salamon product tanker Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo Central Group owner to make handy profit from selling order to Greek peer Embiricos resumes buying spree with $24m VLCC deal Aeolos Management linked to acquisition from Tokyo-listed Kyoei Tanker Doubt cast on reports of Mangrove boosting bulker order in China Ex-Guinness record holder joins Seajets Fafalios makes fleet renewal move with $19.65m ultramax buy New dry bulk outfit emerges in Bulgaria Commodity trader-backed Meteor Management plans to grow its fleet to six bulk carriers next year Havyard wins deal for up to three OSVs Overseas client signs contract for two firm renewables vessels plus an option. Siem Offshore gains $8m from legal rulings OSV owner boosted by wins in cases in Brazil and India. Cosco forms tech JV with Furuno Electric Chinese owner taking a stab at the navigation and communications market. Novatek forms JV for LNG icebreaker newbuilds Russian energy giant sets up company with state nuclear agency Rosatom. Adam Polemis seeks scrap sale of fourth VLCC this year Decision comes at a time when tanker demolition prices have received a boost. Brookfield adds two new faces to Teekay Offshore board Stena RoRo offloads freight duo Baja Ferries snaps up one of two ro-ros sold by Swedish owner. No 'dead decade' for shipping since Lehman Brothers, says Gordon Clarksons Research chief surveys industry 10 years after financial crisis. China Merchants adds to boxship tally Giant owner selects CSC Jiangdong for new feeder vessel. NOC operations normal after HQ terrorist attack Libyan crude exporter's chairman visits staff injured in fatal raid. Seaspan seeks $150m from preferred issue Containership owner prices latest fundraiser which could pave the way for further growth and repay debt. Krasnoye Sormovo wins 15-ship order USC chief Alexei Rakhmanov says dry cargo vessels will be built within a year. STX wins refund guarantee for Oceangold MRs Restructuring yard finally clinches KDB deal for tankers for John Dragnis company. Sinopacific's Simon Liang: I have the solution. I have the key On the phone from Myanmar, where he is taking a break from his financial and legal travails in China, the man behind the failed Sinopacific shipbuilding business says he still has something to contribute Ghana confirms LNG FRU contract with China's Jiangnan Government has chosen two Chinese companies to build the regasification terminal. Aussie firms to launch maritime drone school AMC Search and The Institute for Drone Technology claim move will be an industry first. IBIA restructures top management as CEO departs Unni Einemo set to take point at secretariat as it looks to spread responsibilities among executive team. Bahri bets on Indian breakbulk trade Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner solidifies position in India's steadily expanding break bulk trade sector. Nordic American Offshore hints at M&A activity Herbjorn Hansson rules out reverse-stock split to boost share price of New York-listed owner. Teekay Tankers seals leaseback on six vessels Subsidiary of Canada's Teekay Corp expects $60m boost to liquidity after debt on tankers is paid.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
US House panel approves bill to lease unused SPR space to companies, governments Trump has previously proposed selling space in tweets. FEATURE: Refining summit sees IMO 2020 boosting diesel, LSFO demand "Lots of asphalt units are built," said David Wech "and this is one way to eliminate high sulfur fuel oil." Refining association sees distillates covering bulk of EU 0.5% sulfur bunker demand External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 9.2% on year to 3.96 mil mt Vessel arrivals in Singapore for bunkering fell 6.18% year on year to 3,128 in August. Singapore's MOL Chemical Tankers, Belgium's SEA-Tank form JV for Antwerp storage terminal SEA-MOL NV aims to have the first phase of the terminal operational by mid-2021. Hurricane Florence expected path shifts south as energy, commodity markets brace for impact A significant amount of energy infrastructure remains in the storm's impact zone. FUTURES: Crude dips on profit taking, but outlook bullish "But the overall outlook is still supported and likely to hold at current levels, IG's market strategist 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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