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BRIEFS

July 18, 2018

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Hong Kong-managed boxship in 3-vessel collision blocking Suez Canal Port of Long Beach has best month ever, up 4.4pc to 752,188 TEU CMA CGM announces Asia-Africa rate hikes and low water surcharge Japan to resume imports of US sheep and goat meat Port of Baltimore breaks records as quarterly box gain rises 14pc Circumstances of WTO report disputed by US and Canada Slow delivery hinders Kenya's duty-free apparel exports to US American trade coalition wants tariffs against Chinese steel racks US Cass truckload line haul index rises to its highest since 2005 Scrubbing sulphur exhaust cheapest way to meet emissions rules India trade to reach US$2 billion by 2020: Afghan Ambassador Savannah-Charleston chassis deal said to be price-fixing FMC must end China-Europe air cargo rates expected to rise after surprise slip Ryanair: Lufthansa obstructs attempts to revive Austrian airline Turkish Cargo's growth rate is 7 times higher than the market Emirates bags top pharma honour for the second year running China Southern Airlines starts Sanya, Hainan-London service

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JULY 17, 2018
Liberia adopts law amendments in line with new ship finance environment Skeiron Logistics moves 9 moulds from China to India Expanded list of exempt items for handicraft sector Adani Logistics & NYK Auto Logistics (India) announce formation of rail logistics joint venture AIAI welcomes increase in load capacity for heavy vehicles CBIC to observe third refund fortnight to clear pending refunds

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Opportunity from the East

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JULY 17, 2018
Current ISO standards will cover low-sulphur bunker blends Surging dry bulk rates send bulker demolition volumes tumbling UK shipping minister refuses to rule out post-Brexit border delays Port state MOUs plan 'letter of warning' sulphur cap campaign Shipowners prioritise environmental technologies over blockchain OSG orders first post-Chapter 11 newbuildings Hyundai HI confirms Capital LNG carrier orders Container-ship fire off Singapore contained after five hours China Merchants signals more investment and stronger ties with Djibouti Shipowners call for US-IMO regulatory alignment Wisdom Marine anticipates higher earnings in 2018 South Korean shipbuilders' association wants freeze on steel plate prices

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JULY 17, 2018
Volga-Dnepr stuns the market with multi-billion dollar order for Boeing freighters Rail freight specialist VTG rejects €1.5bn Morgan Stanley takeover bid Bullish Panalpina sees H1 profits rise and unveils another perishables investment Boeing gets a boost from air cargo boom as its freighter orderbook bulges Concerns over number of UK shippers signed up for 'trusted trader' status Dover-Calais trade 'facing economic catastrophe' due to Brexit

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JULY 17, 2018
ICS "encouraged" by efforts of IMO sulfur cap working group VIDEO: "Lava bomb" hits Hawaii tour boat Philly Shipyard in non-binding agreement to build two MR tankers NTSB reports on towboat grounding Liberia makes its maritime law lease financing friendly OSG orders two U.S. flag tankers at Korean shipyard Kohler adds Engines Inc. to marine generator distributor network

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JULY 17, 2018
High cape rates to help panamax bulker demand With soaring capesize earnings north of $25,000 per day, the dry bulk market may see more splitting of ore cargoes... DNB embarks on transformation into deal facilitator from lender Big book matters less than right clients as DNB develops more sustainable business models in line with industry trends OSG orders two non-Jones Act MR tankers New York-listed owner books two product carriers with scrubbers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for $75m Liberia registry says lease change will boost China links Shake-up will strengthen Beijing ties, says Bergeron Slowing Chinese economy and trade war impact shipping prospects Analysts are concerned that China's economy would weaken further this year amid pressure on exports due to the ongoing trade... Southampton port upgrade enters next phase The new terminal will provide storage for a further 3,000 vehicles Diamantidis expands suezmax armada amid flurry of Toisa deals Greek owner's dry wing takes fourth kamsarmax bulker as former Callimanopulos tanker newbuildings take their turn in the shop window Panalpina posts double-digit profit growth Ocean freight segment breaks even under tight cost controls New York unveils $100m plan to boost maritime infrastructure The $100m investment will be directed towards modernising marine terminals as well as building new barging operations, while reactivating under-used... Djibouti offers compensation to end DP World dispute The Djibouti government seized DCT from DP World in February citing 'poor performance' Capital orders LNG quartet from HHI for $743m The vessels are to be delivered by the end of June 2021 Shipowners see emissions technology as driver of change over next five years Blockchain hype is failing to convince shipowners as they focus instead on the impending sulphur cap 2020 deadline, survey finds Daily Briefing IMO warned on safety concerns linked to sulphur limit \| EU and China pledge environmental co-operation in the IMO \|... Fire hits VLCC as Gadani resumes scrapping All workers on board were rescued with no injuries reported Jinhui sells old bulker to Chinese owner amid tightening emission rules Vessel is scheduled for delivery between July 17 and August 10 this year Rio Tinto reports surge in second-quarter iron ore shipments Rio expects shipment in 2018 to be at the upper end of its existing guidance range of 330m to 340m...

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JULY 17, 2018
Why tight US trucking capacity isn't going away soon Rising cargo volume spurs Baltimore to move chassis pool Tariffs expose US shippers to higher chassis, container costs New APL service to test expedited demand on trans-Pacific NYK, Adani form rail joint venture for India auto-handling China Merchants to revamp old port of Djibouti

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JULY 17, 2018
Pacific Drilling proposes new restructuring plan Drilling company submits improved scheme to straighten out finances under Chapter 11 after receiving four extensions for creditor mediation. Owners face long scrubber queue for 2020 Largest manufacturers booked through end of next year as rush of shipowners want scrubbers ahead of 2020. Liberia eases ship financing regulations Liberian maritime law to allow lease financing structures to be recorded as mortgages. Philly Shipyard tips two Jones Act MR orders Leading yard for US-compliant trading vessels says it's in early stages on new order. Norden ties up MR from Maersk Tankers Time charter extends Danish owner's growth efforts. Capesize spot earnings rise to year high Buoyed by strong Chinese demand and Brazilian production, capesize earnings clock $25,600 per day Nisshin Shipping gets firm price for kamsarmax brace Brokers believe the two ships have been bought by a Greek owner. Seaspan closes on $250m Fairfax bet Toronto investor finalises first tranche of warrants deal in larger investment that will reach $1bn aimed at consolidation, growth. Offshore VLCC exports in works for US Gulf Energy logistics terminal says the offshore facility will mitigate the need for lightering. Norwegian rig strike hits OSV sector PSV demand plunges, while platform moves are on hold for anchor-handlers. Japanese shipowner tied to capesize order Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said to be recipient of contract. Sunken wellboat Seikongen brought upright Salvor Ardent completes first stage of vessel removal in Chile. SolstadFarstad, Havila clinch seven OSV deals Norwegian owners fix and extend charters in Brazil, Egypt, Australia and elsewhere. Owners say emissions technology key to the future Reed Smith survey shows blockchain not seen as main driver of change over next five years. Yang Ming upgrades Indonesian run Four 4,350-teu ships to be deployed on service from China. Blystad's OHT inks potential four-ship order Norwegian owner signs for firm wind farm ship at CMHI in China, with three options. OSG behind Mipo product tanker order US owner confirms $74m contract at South Korean shipbuilder. Prosafe lands Brazilian accommodation contract Oslo-listed Prosafe has secured a 200-day deal for one of its accommodation units in Brazil. The Safe Concordia will work for MODEC, supporting its FPSO operations. The deal starts in September and includes a 15-day option. Jesper Kragh Andresen, Prosafe CEO, said: "We have a good track-record of providing gangway connected accommodation services to both spread and turret-moored FPSOs, and we w North Sea AHTS spot fleet grows again Returning Dof and Swire vessels joining "already packed" UK market. HHI confirms Marinakis LNG newbuildings Four firm ships worth $744m confirmed by the world's largest shipbuilder. Collision chaos in the Suez Canal Three bulkers and two boxships involved in Sunday smash-up on busy Egyptian waterway. Steelmakers tell South Korean shipyards to cough up more cash South Korean steelmakers reject request by the country's shipbuilders to put a freeze on steel plate prices. Asia Fund Space pulls out of Ezra restructuring deal Distressed Singaporean offshore player heads back to the drawing board after investor backs out of buy-in deal.

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JULY 17, 2018
USTR accepting input on planned $200 billion in China tariffs The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday officially opened the comment period for planned 10 percent additional tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods from China in 2017 import value, pursuant to that agency's investigation concluded in March under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which found that China engages in unfair commercial practices including forced technology transfer Antwerp volumes surge on record container cargoes The Port of Antwerp handled 118.6 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of 2018, an increase of 6.5 percent from the same six-month period last year and a new record for the port, according to the latest data from the Antwerp Port Authority. WTO agriculture discussions reignited World Trade Organization agriculture discussions have moved into a substantive discussion phase, as members discussed five new proposals during a special session Monday of the WTO Informal Committee on Agriculture, including one from the U.S. that calls for reciprocal tariff reductions, according to a Geneva trade official. NYC lays out $100 million infrastructure overhaul New York City will invest $100 million to overhaul its aging freight infrastructure in an effort to create a more efficient supply chain network, reduce road congestion, reduce the environmental impact of cargo shipping and create jobs. Truckstop.com grabs Grizella Truckstop.com, which began in 1995 as the first internet-enabled load board, has acquired Grizella. Commerce affirms pipe fittings from China dumped The Commerce Department reached a final determination in its antidumping investigation of certain cast iron soil pipe fittings from China that such products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, Commerce announced Tuesday. Pilot Freight buys Manna Pilot Freight Services has acquired Manna Freight Systems, based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, to expand its position in the final-mile delivery space. Rickenbacker beefs up livestock handling Columbus, Ohio-based cargo airport Rickenbacker International has completed a six-month, $423,000 renovation of its animal transport facility. Panalpina's Q2 profit climbs Panalpina, an international freight forwarding and logistics company, recorded a consolidated profit of CHF 19.5 million (U.S. $19.6 million) for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 10.8 percent year-over-year, according to the

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JULY 17, 2018
Amid Trump's OPEC criticism, US senator introduces NOPEC bill A key Republican senator is pushing a bill that could revoke the sovereign immunity of the world's biggest oil producers, an effort which could further strain relations between the US and OPEC and may impact future global oil flows and energy sector investments. ICE Brent settles higher as liquidation pressure eases ICE September Brent led the oil complex in a slight rebound Tuesday, settling 32 cents higher at $72.16/b. The turnaround comes on the heels of a selloff saw the prompt Brent contract shed nearly $10/b since the beginning of July. Falling oil complex prompts flurry of Med HSFO buying The recent precipitous declines in crude oil prices have sparked a flurry of buying activity for high sulfur fuel oil in the Mediterranean region, sources said Tuesday. Jan De Nul launches low-emission vessel in China Luxembourg-headquartered Jan De Nul, a global company engaged in dredging and marine construction activities, has launched a low-emission vessel -- the Diogo Cao -- in China, the company said. Singapore's MPA issues circular to deter piracy and armed robbery The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a circular Monday alerting ships to take precautions to deter piracy in high risk areas in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Shipping traffic delayed in Suez Canal on ship grounding, collisions: sources At one point, there were seven ships stuck behind the grounded MV Aeneas. PetroChina attempts to salvage joint refinery project with Venezuela's PDVSA It highlights China's failing downstream projects that were planned with PDVSA, jeopardizing over $50 billion of Beijing's loans. US' OSG, South Korea's Hyundai ink deal for tankers with scrubbers The tankers are scheduled for delivery to OSG in the second half of 2019, ahead of the IMO 2020 rule. External: Global Risk Management Putin says Russia, US may work together on global oil market regulation Putin and Trump answered questions after meeting privately for more than two hours in Helsinki. Japan-bound propane cargo diverted to San Diego for maintenance: trade Petredec bought the cargo from Unipec in Houston on a cost and freight basis, market sources said.

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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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