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September 17, 2018

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Maersk 3,600-TEUer traverses Northern Sea Route, but icebreaker vital Oakland's laden imports up 9.2pc to 85,166 TEU - its busiest August ever Q2 box volume at world's ports up 3.25pc, while overall cargo rises 7pc Shanghai Changjiang Shipping orders feeder from China's Jiangdong yard Latin America target of Belt and Road infrastructure investment Plastic cleanup tested at sea before heading to Great Pacific Garbage Patch Damietta port's container throughput growth is flat in July with 91,700 TEU Electronic logging devices help shippers plan better, increase driver safety ICAO underscores pressing need for modernisation in air cargo industry Cargo-partner breaks ground on warehouse in Ljubljana, near Koper, Trieste YTO Airlines launches Zhengzhou-Tokyo five times a week all-cargo service India's Jet Airways suffers US$1.82 billion loss after enjoying profit

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
CMA CGM celebrates 40 years of a unique entrepreneurial story Commerce Minister to address FWC 2018 Main Forum Dunkerque call removed from India Pakistan Express service Energy transition offers innovators a competitive edge through 'carbon robust' ship designs, says forecast Höegh Autoliners India provides ideal RoRo solution for break-bulk unit MOL in agreement to develop LNG transhipment terminals in the Far East, Russia Number of seafarers in India up over 1.5 times Tulsidas Khimji Pvt. Ltd certified as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Coal import during April-July surges 12 pc Export of pulses doubles in first four months Exports pick up speed in Aug. Global container port throughput growth slowed in Q2 Odisha govt gives nod to set up airport near Dhamra port VGM seen needing to move from compliance to accuracy Autonomous driving, electrification & digital connectivity set to make smart logistics a reality, says study

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The Eurasian vision Norway selects transport and energy ministers Saving fuel with photovoltaic cells on HGVs USA: Call for railways to apply for PTC grants Raben refurbishing in Germany Air Greenland to fly on own wings Enhancement for Grimaldi's GG5G vessels Funding boost for green last mile delivery New air cargo terminal at Salalah airport New CIO for Swiss Post Port of Antwerp extends tender deadline Heppner reinforces international business Harnessing up to supervise Dunkerque Port Center Railway recognised as sustainability leader Sunny August for port of Los Angeles "Curiosity of the Day" Jeju Air starting cargo services Gefco deploying drones

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
US dredging applauds federal funding boost Africa insurance on the cusp, but access remains tricky Djibouti demands prompt insurance warning over political risks in the African market Insurers face risks across entire African logistics chain Understanding Africa's internal marine insurance challenges Japanese buyers of Dorian VLGCs identified Skuld warns members to get customs right in African bulk discharges

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Slack season pressure could spark new Asia-Europe capacity crunch Angry hauliers now told a 'no-deal' Brexit means no licence to drive in the EU Forwarder backlash hits Volga-Dnepr after carrier group's 'no brokers' edict UPS unveils network 'transformation' to target fast-growing e-commerce sector Analysis: cash is king - why profits aren't the only measure for the top liners Double-whammy of trade war and higher costs threatens China's SMEs

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
SKF introduces new water-lubricated sterntube solution Nichols Brothers launches second Lindblad Expeditions vessel Fuel contamination: Be careful who you buy bunkers from TMS Tankers tests RWO Veolia clean bilge monitoring system

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List DP World's Southampton container hub has continued its steady growth path for the third successive year, with a 4.24% boost... West of England highlights risks of nickel ore carriage after near-miss Following discharge and after independent tests, it was found that the cargo was unsafe for loading and carriage Why shipping is finding it tough to break IPO drought Postponement of Navios Containers' planned initial public offering illustrates again that US investors can be impervious to the charms of... Charleston to remain closed as Hurricane Florence moves through the Carolinas Hurricane-force winds are occurring along portions of the Carolina coasts and causing disruption to shipping activity in US ports British ports told to brace for autonomous ships A new report warns vessel autonomy will mean changes in port infrastructure as well as more highly skilled personnel Transpacific ocean freight capacity remains tight Space on transpacific container shipping loops remains full, with cargo rollovers still an issue for shippers, according to Flexport The Lloyd's List Podcast: From Brexit to IUMI Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... UK ports welcome Brexit plans but warn of disruption BPA and UKMPG support the government preparing for the case of a no-deal Brexit but warn against trade barriers UK ports make little contribution to pollution Emissions from port operations themselves make a very small contribution to local pollutant concentrations, the report said State of shipping 10 years on from Lehman Stephen Gordon of Clarksons looks back to 2008 and the impact of the collapse of Lehman Brothers on shipping markets Sea-Land and Propeller Club stalwart Sava Kalafatides dies aged 89 Notable career included shipowning and US recognition for championing the Amver search and rescue system MOL backs low-sulphur fuel oil to meet IMO cap The Japanese shipowner recently installed a scrubber on one VLCC, but the company's chief executive says the space-taking device is... Ship management's future strength will come from a partnership of equals Waves of regulation and technology washing over shipping will benefit third party ship management by encouraging closer partnerships between owners... Alabama backs plan to extend Port of Mobile If all goes well, construction could start as early as 2020 and is expected to last between three and five... Daily Briefing UK publishes no-deal Brexit plans for maritime \| 'Time is running out for UK ferry ports' \| Frangou links launch... Navios Containers pulls US IPO The company said it has ceased marketing its proposed U.S. share offering, adding it is 'developing a plan to pursue...

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Acquisition bolsters GlobalTranz's SCM arm Oakland's TraPac terminal extends gates further Buenos Aires port concession sparks debate on shipper impact Extra-loaders keep lid on eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates Higher competition spurs Russian ports to expand services Slowing volume growth pulls Asia-Europe spot rate to 17-week low

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Marwave post-panamax bulker joins W Marine fleet Interests aligned with the Greek company buy the 93,000-dwt Talia (built 2011) Samsung fights suit over Nigerian FPSO Korean shipbuilder says it broke no local rules over Egina newbuilding. Berg quits at GC Rieber to return to private interests Outgoing CEO will focus on opportunities with his Bech Offshore. Alpha Bulkers capesize deal shows life in period market as spot rates retreat Capesize spot rates have slipped this week but a two-year time charter for a Greek shipowner has showed strength in the period market. Capesize slow steaming effect diluted by spike in scrubber uptake Martinos inks rare three-year capesize deal with Rio Tinto 'Guaibamax' plan adds up for Vale but what of the dry bulk market? Cefo yesterday chartered the 176,300-dwt Alpha Confidence (built 2011 NITC tankers stuck with stored oil after demand drops VLCC and suezmax have been anchored off UAE for a month with crude cargoes. Anker and Nergaard sell additional Clarksons shares Clarksons executive Peter Anker has sold a portion of his shares in the shipbroker for the second time in as many months. As was the case with Anker's previous sale in August, his fellow former RS Platou investor Birger Nergaard has disposed of some of his stock at the same time. Anker, who was chief executive of RS Platou when it merged with Clarksons in 2014, this week sold shares worth £1.42m Uljanik yard's bank account unblocked Crisis-hit shipbuilder to start paying August wages this week. Chandris VLCC sale reports inaccurate, sources say Rumours about a conversion sale of the 304,700-dwt Britanis are said to be off the mark. Swire Shipping launches weekly South Pacific run Liner group goes weekly from North Asia. Capesize slow steaming effect diluted by spike in scrubber uptake DNB Markets raises its rate forecasts for the ships but cautions owners with the equipment will likely speed up rather than slow down. Malaysia detains MISC LNG carrier Enforcement agency says transfer operations were being carried out without correct permits Wartsila upgrade to produce biomethane from 50,000 cows Work on US plant will allow it to pump out 3,100 cfm of renewable gas from 2019. PSV rates soar as utilisation hits 97% Latest deals double earnings in North Sea as free vessels vanish. CSBC bosses take pay cut to protect workers Taiwanese shipbuilder seeking to reduce dependence on cargoships in slump. FIS joins brokers' Baltic indices lobby group Derivatives outfit joins Competitive Ship Brokers, the body launched to protect intermediaries' interests Magseis wins first Americas survey Norwegian owner clinches two months of work next year. Elektrans Global Pte to be liquidated Creditors of Singapore-registered company unlikely to recover much from troubled shipowner, say sources. MOL, Marubeni form JV for Novatek LNG project Japanese groups launching feasibility study of Kamchatka transhipment facility. The TW+ Quiz Part Two Test your memory of major shipping events in this second instalment from TW+. Japanese yards unveil fresh VLCC orders Appetite for large tankers remains firm as shipyards pull in order for trio during August. Kenneth Hvid back on board in Teekay shuffle Hvid replaces finance chief Vince Lok in the New York-listed group's boardroom. MSC shutters Charleston office, braces for Hurricane Florence Liner giant sends cautionary note to clients as Category 4 hurricane lashes southeast US. Piraeus Bank arrests Greek panamax bulker Bank calls on Singapore admiralty sheriff to enforce outstanding loan against shipowner.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
TraPac starting second shift at Oakland Terminal BlueWater Reporting tracking delays along East Coast Farm country economy 'continues to deteriorate' Ports unite to reduce greenhouse gas emissions AAPA, WCI applaud water development appropriation Railroads at risk of missing PTC deadline Executive Moves: CSX and Dupré Logistics Trump signs 'much-needed tax relief for America's workers' Meddle in midterms, get slapped with sanctions

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
FUTURES 5: Crude futures settle mixed after midday rally Crude futures ended the week mixed after a volatile session Friday. Energy and marine facilities in Asia brace for Super Typhoon Mangkhut Oil refineries, power plants and port facilities in Southeast Asia and East Asia are battening down the hatches as Super Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to Maersk tests scrubbers amid increasingly bullish outlook Transport and logistics group AP Moller-Maersk said this week it will now install scrubber technology on some of their fleet, after previously deciding China's CEFC in advanced talks to sell stake in Adco to Zhenhua Oil The Hengli Group had also been in talks to take over the CEFC stake in Adco, a senior officer at CEFC said. BP Singapore merges fuel oil, gasoil trading teams ahead of IMO 2020: sources "When fuel oil demand goes down, fuel oil traders can do other stuff," a trader in Singapore said. Japan's Jul bonded bunker fuel sales slip 0.4% from Jun to 2.36 mil barrels METI's statistics also showed that Japan imported 32,443 barrels of bonded bunker fuel oil in July, the first time this year. South Korean bunker premiums narrow on slow demand, rising supply "Demand has been slow for us for a week; haven't seen many inquiries compared with usual," a second trader said. FUTURES: Crude rebounds on potential supply shortfall "Prices remain well supported as the market continues to fret about ongoing structural supply issues," analysts at ANZ Bank said. TANKERS: Teekay Tankers completes sale/leaseback for six Aframaxes This is the second sale/leaseback agreement Teekay Tankers has finalized in 2018 after it signed a term sheet for the sale and leaseback of seven mid-sized tankers in April. Iran stores crude barrels at sea as looming sanctions bite Analysts expect the US sanctions to eventually shut in around 1 million b/d or more of Iranian exports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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