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February 21, 2018

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Hong Kong port box volume rises 9pc to 1.8 million TEU in January CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa US Commerce seeks all-country aluminum import tariff that hits China Tax bill hits Rotterdam port profits in an otherwise 'good year' S&P: Bulk shipping poised for recovery this year, but not box trade SeaIntel: Alliance carriers slow to blank sailings in fourth quarter NYK reports possible a US$18.6 million Shanghai embezzlement for car carrier EU regulators fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car shipping firms MISC operating profit up 10.2pc to US$693,442 as revenues rise 4.6pc India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL offers new WM3 from March 1 Hamburg's boxes slip, blames Russian sanctions and Elbe dredging Hapag-Lloyd ups carbon surcharge for Canada tax on Memphis rail freight Shipowners regain upper hand in charter party talks: Maersk COO Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 held in Singapore from March 14-16 Cathay cargo jumps 14.2pc as passenger volume slips 1.9pc in January London Heathrow vehicle collision kills BA engineer, delays flights Nippon Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo implement codeshare deal IATA Dallas symposium on perishables, pharma, animals, hazmat March 13

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Maersk India's comment on the govt's recent proposal to consider alternate modes of transport like electric vehicles & hyperloop to bring down India's cost of logistics JBS Academy partners with Gujarat govt to skill upgrade existing personnel working in Customs clearance Twin accomplishments by ACCI in long, heavy haulage Decreasing export growth rate trend should be of major concern to the govt: FIEO President GST had a positive impact on businesses' logistics, shows survey Leading lights to grace CONquest 2018 - Business Forum on Feb. 23 in New Delhi

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On a shopping spree Grant approved to modernise US rail infrastructure Fiege opens flagship store on JD.com Strong H2/2017 despite major challenges Tank farm expansion in Tanjung Priok Scott Perry moves to Suddath Companies JCL Logistics on expansion trajectory CAI International takes great leap forward in 2017 Fresh blood at Dachser Sweden Ethiopian adds cool capacity...supports adventurer More space for RGW Express More Austria-Hungary train services coming soon Stepping up supply of 100 m rails to 360,000 t MSC Gate Bremerhaven hails new commander No end to excess capacity, says Seaintel Menzies Macau welcomes Maskargo

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
MM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates New services herald start of Hamburg Süd integration with Maersk S&P tonnage squeezed as MPC Container Ships strikes again ECSA warns of ports snarl-up if Brexit is not 'frictionless' Annual P&I renewals throw up few surprises DP World plots 67% capacity increase at Jeddah facility Upbeat Golden Ocean sees bright short-term outlook Marine fuel sulphur cap can help tanker demand Insurers warn of third-party cyber thefts Singapore boosts maritime training with SGD12.6 million funding So far, so good in Maersk's container integration journey EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting Kmarin books VLOCs for Vale contract Person welding during shipbuilding Kitack Lim calls for greater ties between ports and shipping

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Air freight industry failed its high-paying customers in a fourth quarter of 'complete mayhem' HMM poised to launch independent high-speed Asia-North Europe service Indian government urges air cargo industry to speak out as it readies for a digital revolution GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply chain Blockchain explained through college basketball New York Shipping Exchange appoints four new board members Supply chain firms win approval to fund degrees from apprenticeship levy schemes British Ports Association warns of post-Brexit customs chaos for UK food supply chains if EU-UK agreements not in place

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Podcast: In a digital age, connectivity is more important than ever Shell inks time charters for two SCF LNG-fueled Aframaxes U.K. sells Royal Navy's flagship to Brazil for $118 million EUR 300 million in financing available for green shipping projects Silver Ships hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling in 25 year plan for thruster maintenance OSK provides concept design for world's largest RoPax ferries E-certificates already a big hit with DNV GL customers

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Institutional investors eye APM Terminals' asset sales APM Terminals is drawing up plans to sell minority stakes in high value port facilities that would raise cash to... K+N cancels container line bankruptcy insurance World's top freight forwarder confident that container line crisis over with no more corporate casualties likely Shell charters two dual-fuelled aframax tankers from Sovcomflot Energy major will also supply LNG bunkering to the two ice-class ships Boris Nachamkin, top shipping banker, dies in US Shipping deal luminary spent 36 years with Bankers Trust, many of them as head of global shipping for the bank... Global LNG trades to more than double by 2040, says BP US will hike exports while emerging Asia and Europe increase imports, according to BP Energy Outlook 2018 Maersk seeks to simplify shipping process In a further move towards being an integrated transport logistics provider, the Danish giant aims to replicate the door-to-door model... Ecsa calls for post-Brexit trade certainty Shipowners are concerned about border disruptions, movement of people and market access, says lobby group Diana Containerships posts larger fourth-quarter loss Greece-based owner's revenues rise compared with previous year Britannia and London Club highlight gains in 'tranquil' P&I renewal round Two clubs trumpet success in winning news business Europe will be 'big loser' in IMO's drive for cleaner bunker fuel Paying more for imported diesel while receiving less money for fuel oil could cost $3bn in 2020 alone, and scrubbers... MPC Containers buys 14 more vessels Feeder owner will control 58 vessels Maersk biding time on future of Hamburg Süd's bulk and tanker unit AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou predicts greater consolidation in container shipping, but Danish group's focus is on integration of... Yilport in talks to buy container terminals Container terminal operator involved in expansion works at existing terminals NYSHEX adds new board members Shipping exchange also establishes a member council to propose recommendations or changes to operations, processes and technology Data Hub: Load Factors Supply pressures poised to put the squeeze on transatlantic load factors in 2018 This year's crude tankers market may already be a write-off Fearnleys analyst paints a bearish picture amid oversupply but says 2019 can be a recovery year Golden Ocean results boosted by 'improving market conditions' Norway-based company sees continued improvement in dry bulk rates because of lower fleet growth and more positive sentiment around the... Korea Line signs $604m deal to carry Vale iron ore A 25-year contract of affreightment covers transporting iron ore from Brazil to China from January 2020 to June 2045 India takes over operations at Chabahar port for 18 months The leasing agreement gives operational control of phase one of the Chabahar port development to India Maersk seeks $600m from synergies as it integrates businesses Market conditions improving but more consolidation required in container shipping, says chief executive Søren Skou Robust economic growth underpins bullish boxship outlook BIMCO chief analyst cites higher global growth forecasts from IMF Korea gets its first mobile app for maritime terms The new glossary application covers 3,886 terms used in the maritime sector across the world Dry bulk market may be held back after 2018 by growing orderbook There are twice as many vessels scheduled for delivery in 2019 as compared with 2020, says Braemar ACM Singapore invests $10m in training next generation of seafarers Funding to be disbursed over a three-year period to Tripartite Nautical and Engineering Training Award Programmes Korea's maritime ministry recruits financial sector executive ahead of national maritime body launch Former head of Seoul-based Golden Bridge Investment to assist in setting-up of Korea Ocean Business Corporation as a director and... British ports say Brexit must plan for cross-border environmental health standards BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne highlights possible challenges in handling new environmental health standards inspections at the UK border Baltic Exchange sets benchmark trade for LNG index development London-based institution aims to publish weekly index for Asia round-voyage rates, says chief executive Mark Jackson

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Rising fuel costs amplify US truck, intermodal price pressure ELD rule pressuring tertiary port warehousing markets New service to directly connect Brazil, Colombia to Asia US trucking firms rethink pay to recruit drivers Chittagong seeks shipper tariff rate hike to fund port upgrades Maersk envisions being a 'one-stop shipper shop' NYSHEX adds carrier, BCO executives to board Lack of rail support complicates PSA operations at JNPT

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
AP Moller-Maersk capex numbers spark order expectations Forecast for 2019 spending ignites suggestions newbuildings are on the cards. London P&I Club records growth Major insurer sees almost 6% uptick in business compared to 2017 renewal. Shell hires duo of SCF's LNG-fueled tankers Oil major highlights both use of LNG tankers for petrol trading, as well as its growing LNG bunkering business. Yilport busy with upgrades through 2020 Yildirim Group subsidiary plans to spend millions on four port projects and buying several ports as it seeks annual double-digit growth. Ardmore sees new asset manager take stake Latest ownership filing comes in wake of other asset managers seeking to ride expected products tanker recovery. Kelly Clarkson inspired Maersk cyber attack response Soren Skou and chief information officer Adam Banks reveal how container giant has fortified its digital systems after $300m hit. Diana Containerships sees losses widen Fourth-quarter saw a better rate environment, and full year results improve. But one-time charge weighs. POSH cuts loss as revenue grows OSV rates weaker, but Singapore owner boosted by lower impairments. NYSHEX adds vessel, cargo members to board Online freight booking exchange says move is in response to US governmental approval of governance model. GSD considers move into tankers Turkish bulker owner says it is seeking a balance to its operations. MOL orders again after dry bulk shake up Japanese owner makes return to dry cargo newbuilding arena after two years. MPC Container Ships seals another fleet deal Ever-expanding Oslo-listed owner paying $139.5m for 14 more containerships. Investors to pump $50m into Uljanik Shipyard Shareholders coming up with cash as part of Croatian yard's restructuring. Hamburg Sud opens up with profit figures Maersk takeover means Arnt Vespermann can reveal earnings dating back to 2013. Soren Skou targets further boxship consolidation Maersk group CEO says more mergers inevitable as competitors fail to generate return on investment. Wartsila and Maersk Drilling sign 25-year deal Finnish group to maintain thrusters on four drillships and three semi-sub rigs. Golden Ocean profit surges in fourth quarter Fredriksen-controlled owner rides better bulker markets as revenue from bigger fleet increases. Fearnley analyst predicts 2020 rate boom Tanker rates could be heading back to levels not seen since 2007. Great Eastern: no OSV de-merger Indian owner sees no benefit in spinning off its offshore shipping business. 'Dream scenario' for hedge funds This time round the big money thinks it has timed shipping investments right. Samson Maritime linked to AHTS deal Indian owner said to have bought OSV from GOL Offshore. EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting Company says decision not consistent with the progress already made under its restructuring. Korea Line Corp confirms Vale COA deals South Korean shipowner says contracts will run until 2045 and are worth over $600m in total. Tufton linked to MCC Transport feederships Deal marks London-listed fund's first vessel acquisition since initial public offering. Third quarter profit slips at Singapore Shipping PCTC owner hit by higher shore side costs, while it also losses out on currency exchanges. Ehret emerges as buyer of Sea Trucks vessels Newly-launched Dubai-based outfit promises more acquisitions in the next few months.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin shipping cargo to select international destinations starting in May, subject to requisite government ... S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva S&P Global, the parent of Standard & Poor's, said it is set to acquire Panjiva, Inc., a company that provides data on global supply... CP launches new perishables service Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is launching a new perishables shipping service called "CP TempPro." Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has l... Yilport outlines growth ambitions Turkey's Yilport Holding has ambitions to grow into one of the 10 largest international container terminal operators by 2025, according to ... NYSHEX adds board members The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), which operates a platform on which shippers and ocean carriers can negotiate so-called "smart" con... Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans A new report from American Shipper , BPE Global and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) details the... Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah The U.S. Justice Department said three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from ... AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Board Chairman John Foster on Monday criticized the Commerce Department's Section 232 rec... Popping open the bubbly It's rare to call a group of people dressed in business casual attire sitting in a conference room buoyant. But then it's rare to see a si...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Galp targets 150,000 boe/d upstream by 2020 Portuguese energy company Galp said it aimed to boost upstream production by more than 50% in the next three years largely driven by ongoing production increases from its Brazilian pre-salt holdings. Global oil demand to peak at 110 million b/d before 2040: BP Global oil demand will likely peak before 2040 as the renewable energy boom gains pace, sales of electric cars surge and environmental curbs on plastics shrink the role of oil in the global energy mix, according to BP's latest long-term energy outlook. US crude stocks approaching five-year average Smaller-than-usual builds in total US crude inventories combined with continued draws at Cushing, Oklahoma, this winter helped NYMEX crude futures find a bottom last week and turn higher. Firmer dollar keeps lid on NYMEX crude below $62/b The oil complex was mixed Tuesday, as the US Dollar Index strengthened for the third straight session after dropping last week to a three-year low, limiting the upside for crude futures. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A WFS to charter four methanol-fueled ships due for delivery in 2019 The vessels are being built with MAN B&W ME-LGI two-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil or gas oil. TRADER NOTE: Senior trader Bernardo Concha leaves ICSM trading Geneva TRADER NOTE: Staff changes seen at product tanker chartering teams Martin Madsen, a senior chartering manager with Straits Tankers, will be moving to Houston. Platts to assess crudes on delivered North Asia basis, publish North Sea loading information - Rising Asian imports underpin new assessments - North Sea loading information follows pipeline outage Number of bunker alerts issued in 2017 highest since 2014: VPS Of the 31 ports requiring a bunker alert release in 2017, 21 were in the Americas, 25 in Europe, seven in the Middle East and five in Asia, VPS said. China's robust appetite for raw materials to boost freight demand: Bimco China's imports will play a crucial role in building demand for dry bulkers, tankers and upcoming freight levels. TRADER NOTE: IBIA appoints new chairman, elects new board members Michael Green, who was IBIA's Vice Chairman, takes over from Robin Meech of Marine and Energy Consulting. US crude exports in focus as LOOP completes first VLCC loading The rise in US oil exports has been a big boon for the tanker markets, giving rise to new routes in the past two years. FUTURES 1: Crude mixed amid Mideast turmoil, profit-taking "The gap between Brent and WTI has been slowly widening, so there will be some profit-taking into the week ahead," an OCBC economist said. Speculative length on ICE LSGO drops 26% on the week to 5-month low Persisting length in the Northwest European diesel market also weighed on sentiment. Piraeus bunker market subdued amid national holiday But barge availibility was heard to be tight until Feb 20, due to increased demand from coastal vessels.

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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


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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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