BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

January 17, 2018

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HK container volume breaches 20m TEU mark for 2017, up 5pc Carriers look to postpone mega-ship deliveries to prevent rate weakness NVOs feel pinch from shipping lines' move to offer digital products US customs given more screening devices to combat illegal drug smuggling Long Beach offers US high school students internship opportunities Coalition forces thwart attempt by Yemen rebels to blow up tanker near Suez Rail shuttle box link between French and Switzerland to launch in March Kalmar to deliver ten terminal tractors to Trac-Wheels in Malaysia Liege Airport sets new milestone in cargo volumes in 2017 Finnair pushes ahead with growth plans and opens Lyon route Delta Cargo's cargo traffic rises 8.6pc in 2017 on 9pc revenue growth

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JANUARY 16, 2018
Seatech Shipping & Projects celebrates 10 years of success Skeiron Logistics forays into chartering services ZIM appoints Chief Digital Officer Customs duty on pulp imports sought India to rehabilitate & upgrade Sri Lankan port PSA International handles 74.24 m TEUs globally in 2017, up 9.8 pc e-way Bill to make things easier for transporters from Feb. Exports likely to touch $300 bn mark this fiscal but rising trade deficit takes sheen away: FIEO President CTL & BHP 2018 to see significant international participation

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LATAM Cargo Safer trucks in China UK-based AV Dawson goes for expansion in 2018 Gaining a foothold in Saudi Arabia 9.5% more hinterland traffic Express Air Cargo expands in Africa and Middle East Jade Weser Port receives Eco Ports' certificate Placing hope in new German government Port of Dunkirk lifts over 50 million t 30 candles for TPG Swisslog constructing high-bay pharma warehouse Uzbekistan: railway line electrified to Afghan border Operating own traction again in Scandinavia Significant rise in Tanger Med volumes Airbus and Boeing: freighter orders and deliveries Fr. Meyer's Sohn - new hires for sector specialisation Sievert moves to new site

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JANUARY 16, 2018
Maersk, IBM launch Blockchain JV to tackle supply jams P&I deal heightens moves towards fixed premiums VLCC built in 2000 sold for scrap with more expected to follow Sanchi crew stood no hope, says Iran PMO official Japanese bank to finance Ta-Tong Marine ore carrier Hyundai Group chief accused of hurting HMM's interests in Hyundai Logistics sale Rollout of IMO's Polar Code continues with new amendments Promoting the Canadian Arctic remains a challenge Crossing the Northwest Passage is no certainty Singapore's ASL Marine injects funds into dredging segment Shih Wei executes sale-and-leaseback with 'sister company' Wisdom Marine South Korea's HMM launches new Qatar service

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JANUARY 16, 2018
Maersk and IBM launch blockchain joint-venture to 'reshape global supply chains' Forwarders need to shop around for best air freight rates pre-Chinese New Year Transpacific volumes break records at west coast ports as US confidence soars No more waiting around for cargo at Brussels Airport, thanks to its new app HNA Group's problems mount as airlines delay leasing payments East Africa ports compete in fresh push to attract shipping lines Training expert Gayle Allen appointed vice president of people operations at Flexport Carillion: small firms in supply chain could lay-off thousands

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JANUARY 16, 2018
Vigor Marine wins $19.6 million Navy award Giant COSCO box ship achieves a cyber certification first Are EALs linked to stern tube bearing failures? Robotized laser cladding promises longer life for two stroke pistons Maersk and IBM in blockchain JV Puerto Rico Police Department takes delivery of 35 ft Metal Shark

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JANUARY 16, 2018
Cold snap hampers US coal shipments Halted shipments may lead to a reduction in tonne-miles as the top two importing nations are Japan and India Norwegian fund dumps shipping companies in ethics push Fund cuts links to Evergreen Marine Corp, Korea Line Corp, Precious Shipping and Thoresen Thai Agencies over environmental and human... Trump's 'last chance' over Iran gives shipping some relief Best to shrug off Trump rhetoric for now because guessing games over US-Iran politics remain largely futile Blockchain comes of age in shipping Industry behemoths' backing will see the world's leading software platform for digital assets enter the shipping mainstream Drifting Sanchi oil spill threatens Japanese coast ITOPF downplays potential damage to Japan HMM files lawsuit over logistics unit deal Lawsuit related to an allegedly unfair contract the shipping line had inked with the former Hyundai Logistics that was sold... Daily Briefing Companies are leaving it late to book space in repair yards for their ships to be adapted to comply with... Crude tanker markets feel impact of oversupply Owners still can take advantage of occasional spike as seen in recent VLCC and aframax market developments Norden raises forecast for 2017 Denmark-based dry bulk and tanker owner and operator expects to see profits for the first time in at least five... Maersk and IBM announce blockchain joint venture Blockchain hits maritime mainstream as shipping and tech giants put support behind secure trading Rise in Asian armed robberies at sea fuels fear of crew abductions Report finds continuing abductions of crew in Sulu-Celebes Seas remains a major concern JBIC to fund Ta Tong Marine's VLOC newbuilding Shipbuilding loan issued under the export credit agency's ship exports buyers credit scheme Rio Tinto sets iron ore guidance for 2018 Record iron ore shipments in the final quarter helped miner hit export targets Containership rates boosted ahead of Asian holiday demand But rising capacity growth of around 5.9% over the year could put a damper on rates and earnings Poland facing EU probe over tax breaks for shipyards Commission trying to verify that the tax incentive adheres to EU state aid regulations and favours some companies over others Rotterdam sees reported maritime safety incidents fall 19% Port authorities attribute safer operation to ramped-up investment in navigational facilities

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JANUARY 16, 2018
BCOs seek regulatory action on demurrage, detention Waterfront Commission sues NJ to halt effort to dissolve agency Manitoulin deal helps meet Canadian intermodal demand HMM offers weekly Qatar service with China calls Maersk-IBM joint venture to create industry blockchain 'pipeline'

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JANUARY 16, 2018
Canada catches Hapag-Lloyd ship speeding Hamburg-based boxship owner becomes latest in dragnet aimed at reducing whale strikes. BP in short-term hire for Reach Subsea OSV Oslo-listed offshore services provider says new deal allows it to better cover charter-in costs for vessel. Spain's Cepsa takes NAT suezmax for year New York-listed suezmax specialist takes ship out of spot market for time charter hire. Unipec's VLCC hires give some owner uplift Chinese oil major's move to fix for February laycans see some ships get better rates; trading houses cover bets. EC proposes change to ship waste law Revised measure would require shipowners to pay for delivery of waste in ports, regardless of whether any is delivered. Teekay Offshore launches new preferred offering New York-listed MLP has four banks on board working on its largest fundraiser. Diana charters out former Foremost ship First publicly disclosed hire for ship now under control of Athens-based firm at nominal 2018 rate. JC Flowers, Cerberus 'start HSH Nordbank talks' Report says funds have two weeks to close $860m offer for lender. PV Shipyard cuts third quarter loss Vietnamese company improves despite revenue decline. Clinton Webb sees crude tanker woe throughout 2018 AXIA Capital Markets analyst says rates will remain under pressure this year. Greek tanker refloated off Psara Tug helps Kinetic Shipping vessel that briefly touched sea bed. Trafigura signs up for Cheniere LNG cargoes Amsterdam-based trading firm becomes seventh customer for long-term purchase of LNG from US supplier. DSME in talks with Romania over Mangalia stake Korean shipbuilder confirms negotiations that would leave Damen out in the cold. AP Moller-Maersk and IBM strike blockchain joint-venture Michael J. White to lead new company formed off the back of March 2017 collaboration. Clarksons: oil price backing OSV recovery Rig activity on the up as vessel rates approach inflection point. First Ship Lease sells tanker to cut debt Singaporean Trust will carry fourth quarter impairment on the transaction. K Line sells capesize as sentiment stays strong Japanese owner believed to have sold one of its capes in a $20.6m transaction. Orskov Yard increases annual earnings Fall in costs boosts Danish yard in latest financial year. Great Eastern offloads supramax Indian owner finds buyer for 2003-built bulker. Grindrod shipping IPO delayed Examination of international listing taking longer than expected at South African tanker and bulker group. Thomas Miller bids for Navigators P&I Thomas Miller is taking a further step into the fixed premium market with a plan to acquire the Navigators portfolio. Miller is in exclusive discussions to take on the business and is aiming at completion well ahead of the annual 20 February renewal of P&I cover. Navigators cuts back in P&I Consolidation in the intensely competitive fixed premium P&I market has been expected for some time. Nav Samsung president promises 'profit at any cost' in 2019 Projection comes amid belief tanker and LNG order upturn will be followed by return of offshore business. Vietnamese snap up Richfield anchor-handler Sale of Singapore owner's offshore fleet continues with disposal of 2004-built ship. Norden poised to return to black for first time in six years Danish owner set to book its first adjusted annual profit since 2011. Workers at Cammell Laird to walk out UK shipyard hit by dispute over pay and conditions. Turkey reveals route for Istanbul Canal Waterway will offer 45km alternative to busy Bosporus Strait. US owner inks containership double China's CSSC wins another order from unnamed client. Answers to Sanchi disaster may take months Iranian government official says it may take up to three months to decipher ship's black box. Rio Tinto sees record fourth quarter Australian mining giant says it might squeeze out another 10mt of iron ore in 2018. Too early to return to Singapore small caps More 'housekeeping' expected at smaller offshore firms, say analysts.

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JANUARY 16, 2018
FedEx realigns specialty logistics, e-commerce solutions FedEx Corp. has announced the realignment of its specialty logistics and e-commerce solutions in a new structure under FedEx Trade Networks... Executive Moves: COSCO SHIPPING International, Hamburg Süd, JAXPORT, Logistyx Technologies and Flexport Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock COSCO SHIPPING International announces several appointments; Hamburg Süd names global head of corporate com... WTO ruling against U.S. duties on OCTG imports from South Korea finalized A November World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body determination that U.S. antidumping duties on oil country tubular goods (... Court halts work on POLA-BNSF railyard project amid environmental concerns California's First Appellate District Court has brought work on a planned rail project near the Port of Los Angeles to a screeching halt on... National Association of Manufacturers presses passage of 2017 Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is pressing House lawmakers to pass the 2017 Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act (H.R. 4318), whi... Maersk, IBM to get underway on blockchain joint venture Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk and IBM have announced a blockchain joint venture for secure trade in the shipping sector. The ve... Port of Oakland pushing to issue millions of dollars in pollution reduction grants to freight haulers Port of Oakland officials are making an 11th hour financial pitch to freight haulers in January to get them to take advantage of clean-truc... Drewry: Potential exists for more mergers, acquisitions in container market With nearly 400 different vessel operators plying their trade worldwide, there's plenty of competition and potential for more merger and ac... Get GO Global to acquire Singapore's LOGIS Consolidators Freight forwarding software platform provider Get GO Global (GO) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent equity interest in Si...

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JANUARY 16, 2018
US inventory declines shift NYMEX crude into backwardation Cushing stocks lowest since February 2015. ICE Brent drops below $70/b as oil reverses, equities fade Oil futures fell Tuesday pulling ICE March Brent down $1.11 to $69.15/b. Petrobras adds seven bunker fuel barges at Santos port Petrobras has put into service seven new double-hull marine fuel barges at the Brazilian port of Santos, the state-led company said Monday. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A European Parliament calls for Arctic fuel oil ban The European Parliament has called for a ban on the carriage and use of fuel oil on ships in the Arctic to prevent environmental damage.

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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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