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March 19, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate drops 6.3pc to US$741/TEU, off 11.1pc to USWC Another Maersk boxship fire after recent deadly Maersk Honam blaze CMA CGM back in the black after APL acquisition Cosco Shipping Ports' February volumes remain strong DP World profit up 7pc to US$1.2b with surges in revenue and volumes Global box traffic achieves 5pc growth in January driven by Asia-US trades Port of New Orleans steps up plans for second container terminal Asia-US spot rates enter an abyss ahead of looming capacity surge Flexport to start LA-HK air cargo flights for Greater China, APAC UK's top airports see air cargo growth in February, except Manchester Lufthansa Group's cargo load factor rises slightly to 71.1 per cent

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MARCH 18, 2018
CMA CGM registers impressive increase in transported volumes & revenue in 2017 Fire in container underdeck onboard Maersk Kensington MOL takes delivery of first next-generation car carrier Jaiwant Dhawale takes charge as Chief Manager (Administration) & Secretary, JNPT Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House organising IGST Refund Facilitation Camp GatewayRail flags off weekly, dedicated train service from Mundra Port to ICD Sanehwal IATA, MoCA & RGNAU collaborating to develop aviation professionals in India Lufthansa Cargo expanding its range of digital services Clarifications on exports related refund issues Due dates for filing GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B returns & monthly GSTR-3B return for all taxpayers Export growth continues India & ADB sign $120 m loan agreement to improve rail infrastructure Prabhu chairs working group on making India a $ 5-trillion economy

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"Great ideas can really take you places" Heavy-duty e-lorries going on trial Flash Group becomes Redspher Spohr keeping faith with Lufthansa Intermodal traffic up despite Rastatt shutdown Cosco opts for Navis Gefco Germany recruits new vehicle logistics boss New integrated solutions in Paraguay Blockchain technology test proves potentials Ferromex to serve new refined product terminals Virgin Cargo very happy with 2017 From Rhenus to DP World Container volumes rising at port of Oakland New old owner of Scandinavian freight railway OT Logistics hoists flag higher in the Balkans Maskargo now ninth IAG partner plus member Iata: from Lone Star State to Lion City

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MARCH 16, 2018
Seatrade says it is likely to appeal vessel scrapping conviction Another Maersk Line ship suffers fire Korea Line books VLCCs from Hyundai HI DP World results show strong 2017 performance Workers at struggling shipbuilders protest in Seoul Brexit: EU ports fear loss of ro-ro cargoes and transhipments

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MARCH 16, 2018
Container fire breaks out on a second Maersk box ship, but crew is safe Asia-Europe carriers prepare for battle over market share with FAK rate cuts A 'critical year' for Agility as it pushes the digital boundaries in logistics Fuso goes on sale and all-electric light-duty trucks hit the road in the UK NEW Loadstar LongRead: Dangerous Goods - the problem of lithium batteries Lufthansa Cargo paper air waybill charge will push clients to go online Plane loses its $368m cargo of gold, platinum and diamonds on takeoff

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MARCH 16, 2018
Damen introduces Multi Cat water injection dredge ARO Drilling picks design for 20 rigs it plans to build at new mega yard Maersk reports cargo fire on U.S.-flag containership VIDEO: Oceanco delivers world's largest DynaRig sailing yacht MOL takes delivery of next generation car carrier

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MARCH 16, 2018
Mass business failures expected ahead of 2020 sulphur deadline Industry denial over 2020 expected to force owners out of business within two years. It will generate nothing but chaos... Second Maersk ship fire brought under control with no harm to crew The 6,200 teu Maersk Kensington was heading from Salalah to Suez when a container caught alight, but Maersk does not... Eyes wide shut on sulphur cap Firm line from regulators rams home message that January 1 deadline will be upheld, but do owners believe it? Expect... Maersk Tankers acquisition gets EU approval $1.17bn sale from AP Moller-Maersk follows divestment from Maersk Oil Capes lag other dry segments as they fall to seven-month low Fewer cargoes from Brazil leave capesize earnings lagging behind panamaxes and supramaxes this week, but all is not lost, because... Rodolphe Saadé raises the bar as CMA CGM posts $701m profit for 2017 Update: French group ranked number three in the world in terms of containership capacity is benefiting from the acquisition of... Shipping 'key' if UK is to be major trading nation after Brexit UK has 'always been at our best when we are outward-looking, and our shipping industry epitomises this key strength', says... The Interview: Wang Jianjun Investors and owners should look at indicative facts and be more responsible for the market, says the Commonwealth Bank of... Tanker orderbook shows oversupply may ease sooner than expected The large number of scrapping candidates points to a bright market outlook, VesselsValue analyst Court Smith says Spectre of trade war looms over the dry bulk market BIMCO chief shipping analyst believes soyabean trades from US to China could possibly shift away to Brazil and Argentina exporting... CMA reveals contrasting visions for maritime Conferences such as the CMA have value because they bring the views of association leaders alongside the reality of life... MPCC buys another five feeders Acquistion of Simatech Shipping & Forwarding raises fleet to 64 New faces to lead UK shipping as Brexit debate intensifies New UK Chamber of Shipping president Sir Michael Bibby warns of disaster for UK shipping and ports if Brexit negotiations... Succession plan in place for privately-owned Bristol Port Sir David Ord and Terence Mordaunt have not been tempted by any takeover approaches and are confident they have succession... CS Ports financial chief stands down Hunt is on for a successor after 54-year-old announces he is leaving to pursue further personal career development Lessons in leadership at the CMA and Capital Link Integrity, team spirit, educating the next generation, and speaking 'multiple languages' are among the key leadership attributes A tale of two ports: A look at Bristol and Liverpool Liverpool and Bristol developed plans for new container terminals to handle the biggest ships in service, but there the parallels... Korea's financial watchdog to tighten inspection of shipping industry As part of tightening oversight in the aftermath of irregularities at DSME, the government body will also introduce a harsher... Yet another tanker is attacked off Nigeria Crew deploy anti-piracy measures as attack follows an earlier one last Tuesday DP World confident on macro picture with $1.2bn net profit The company will raise its capital expenditure to $1.4bn this year to further expand capacity China's newbuilding orders up 456% in January-February Despite a sharp jump in orders, the total profits of the major yards have slid into negative territory amid huge...

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MARCH 16, 2018
Logistics managers get pro-active to prepare C-suite for disruption Knight Transportation buys Abilene Motor Express CMA CGM mega-ship call puts Hamburg channel back in spotlight CMA CGM posts record 2017 revenue, volume, aided by APL buy Initial trucker reviews positive for Virginia appointment system DP World posts strong 2017 revenue, earnings growth Second Maersk ship catches fire off Salalah, crew safe US Customs's ACE cross-border trade system lacks funding Asia-Europe: Plenty of space, falling rates, shippers report

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MARCH 16, 2018
New VLEC ethane terminal heading to US Industrial shipping of petrochemical gas to continues its run as China eyed for latest round of cargoes. Credit Suisse drops coverage on ship stocks Move comes amid unconfirmed report that lead equity analyst has departed the investment bank. CMA CGM expects 'momentum' to continue French liner operator's fourth-quarter earnings rise as larger fleet handles more shipments. Faulty forecast kit led to Saga Sky crash Anglo-Eastern cargoship forced by Storm Angus into rock barge off UK. GEFO orders six tankers in China German owner expanding fleet with first new deliveries since 2016. Fire contained on another Maersk boxship Crew safe after blaze breaks out on Maersk Kensington off Oman. Eastern Pacific and DS Tankers sell VLCCs for demolition Idan Ofer said to have scrapped third ship in a week, while German owner is clearing out veteran tanker. Burned crewman airlifted from Cido VLOC South African rescue services swing into action after accident on Pacific Garnet. Bibby elected UK Chamber president with focus on Brexit Outgoing CEO of Bibby Line Group will succeed Grahaeme Henderson. Bulker market has regained self confidence, says Ismar Western Bulk chief executive says life, luster and optimism are back. RMT calls for nationalisation of NorthLink Union says Scottish service would be better off under state control. Pertamina places BULL on the black list Pertamina has blacklisted Indonesian tonnage provider Buana Lintas Lautan (BULL). Rumours of a fall-out between the two companies surfaced in the market this week and have now been confirmed. BULL has three LR tankers on charter to the oil company and was informed of the action in writing this week, domestic publication Kontan reported today. While the blacklisting is reported to prevent BULL f Yang Ming, Gold Star launch new runs Taiwanese owner eyes Vietnamese business, while Hong Kong line connects sub-continent to China. Tanker seized over "smuggling" in Libya Nigerian vessel held and crew arrested by navy due to lack of permits. Sweet 16 for VLCC demolition sales Three more scrap sales this week contribute to encouraging tally for 2018. MPCC acquires five boxships from Simatech Oslo-listed owner completes another big deal as expansion goes on. US envoy butters up Greek owners Geoffrey Pyatt says shipping industry a symbol of the nation's "potential and resilience." Qatar orders nine coast guard ships in Turkey Interior ministry beefing up security with deal at Ares Shipyard. KOTC adds to order book with China VLCC Kuwaiti tanker owner also agrees financing deal with local banks worth nearly $470m. Korea Line Corp confirms Hyundai VLCC order South Korean shipowner takes tally of large tankers ordered against GS Caltex COAs to nine. Pilot killed in Port Hedland chopper crash However, a second man was recovered alive from waters off Australian iron ore export facility. Shell tipped to win Hong Kong LNG import deal Energy major said to have beaten off competition from rivals to seal 10-year contract.

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MARCH 16, 2018
CMA CGM thrives in 2017 on the back of APL acquisition CMA CGM posted improved earnings, revenues and container volumes in 2017 from the prior year. The French carrier reported a net income of ... Cargojet profits soar in 2017 Cargojet saw its earnings soar in 2017, posting a net profit of $23.7 million Canadian (U.S. $18.1 million) for the year compared with just... U.S. intensifies Russian sanctions The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned five Russian entities and 19 people in effort to punish t... Global Ports sinks into the red in 2017 Terminal operator Global Ports Investments PLC posted a net loss of $53 million for the 2017 calendar year compared with a $61 million prof... U.S., South Korea reduce trade impact of poultry disease The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its counterpart in the South Korean government have reached an agreement on how to minimize t... Clarksons sees earnings, revenues rise in 2017 Clarkson PLC (Clarksons) saw its underlying profits before taxes grow 12 percent to 50.2 million euros (U.S. $61.6 million) in 2017 compare... MSC subsidiary to launch new rail service Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) said Medway, its logistics arm on the Iberian peninsula, will offer a freight rail service connecting Sevi... Another Maersk ship catches fire in cargo hold The 5,616-TEU Maersk Kensington reported a fire in a cargo hold on Thursday at 20:50 EST while en route from Salalah, Oman towards Suez, Ma... Salt Lake City to gain inland port? Utah's Senate this week passed legislation to create an inland port authority. A similar bill was approved by the Utah House of Representat...

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MARCH 16, 2018
Gulf of Mexico lease sale outlook bright as $60/b oil sticks With prompt NYMEX crude futures sticking around $60/b, and offshore project costs now competitive with onshore shale, the ailing US oil and gas offshore industry could get a much-needed shot in the arm at federal Gulf Coast lease sale. Grassley rails against cap on US biofuel credits as White House talks fizzle The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions, which appeared in the bankruptcy court record Monday, also sent RINs lower. Ardmore Shipping to focus on MR tankers on bullish outlook Medium Range clean tankers' freight rates are likely to get strong support this year, on the back of slower growth in fleet and greater trade in oil products, a senior Ardmore Shipping executive said late Thursday. Oil surges on nuclear tension, NYMEX April tops $62/b Oil futures jumped midday Friday and stayed higher, with NYMEX April crude closing up $1.15 at $62.34/b, ahead of the airing of a highly anticipated interview Sunday with Saudi Arabia's crown prince. ARA fuel oil inventories plunge 33% on VLCC loading east Fuel oil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region plunged 33% in the week ending March 15, data from PJK consulting showed, after a dirty very large crude carrier headed east after loading the product in Rotterdam, according to Platts trade flow software cFlow. Ferry owner says scrubber intake fault may have caused sulfur breach "The scrubbers work fine," the source said. "As long as they get enough sea-water (with alkaline material) they scrub below the required 0.1% level." Bunker, shipping industry better off with credit insurance: lawyer Retention of title clause is only good in theory. China's Cosco Shipping to build methanol plants in US with IGP, eyes bunkering use Methanol is touted as a viable bunker fuel to meet upcoming environmental rules in shipping.

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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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