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BRIEFS

March 22, 2018

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Colombo box traffic soars 16.4pc in January to 564,155 TEU Navy divers help recover jettisoned boxes after Karachi ship collision Tax break sends FedEx profit up 268pc to US$2.07 billion as sales rise 10pc Seattle-Tacoma box volume increases 6pc in February to 279,488 TEU Fierce rivalry breaks out between Hyundai and SM Line for shippers Blockaded Qatar Hamad Port hits million TEU milestone in record time MSC starts rail freight service from Spain to Portugal April 4 DP World and Indian fund acquire 90pc of multimodal logistics firm China Merchants shareholders agree take 50pc of Oz coal port US Customs finds 2 tons of Mexican fruit coming to Cincinnati Cathay February cargo up 5.9pc in February to 145,800 tonnes Hong Kong Air Cargo starts ground transport operation FedEx to pour US$1 billion into Memphis hub for e-commerce Air cargo security and screening market reports published

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MARCH 21, 2018
APL's new IP2 service to directly connect India, the Middle East & five major North European ports Maersk Line's revised Asia-Europe network to commence in May Shipping has to be ready for the future, says IMO Secretary-General Customs duty on sugar export reduced from 20 pc to zero pc US initiates WTO complaint against India over export subsidy programmes Chennai Port crosses 50 mt throughput for fiscal & achieves new high in container handling Deendayal Port Trust attains another cargo handling high DP World holds talks with Tata Group on opportunities for cooperation PSA International registers impressive performance in 2017 24x7 Direct Port Entry/Direct Port Delivery permitted at CONCOR, Tondiarpet Blockchain tech seen resolving inefficiencies in India's current trade finance system, says study Draft Agriculture Export Policy put up in the public domain Encouraging trends seen in global trade: WTO Director-General

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Paskov terminal boosts capacity to 5,000 teu All the facts and figures at a glance MCL Logistics joins European giant Palletways Sky high hopes: new civil aviation minister in India Nolinor - where it's seriously cold... And 2017's rising star is...the port of Barcelona Pacific Harbor Line celebrates 20th anniversary Named: FSC business development manager Gruber investing in new vehicles APL jumps on Pakistan bandwagon Meeting the minister one year before Brexit Handover at Hutchison US class I railroads rejuvenating fleet Maersk's Skou sees financial first mate deboard Green Xpress Network expands to Lyon Turkish Cargo ti buy A330F, flies 1.5 million live fish

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MARCH 21, 2018
Star Bulk works with Eco Marine on renewable power Euronav calls for further tanker scrapping China Merchants Port appoints chairman Transas acquisition a first step in Wärtsilä's vision for smart marine ecosystem CSSC reportedly to build six mini-Capesizes for Cargill charter Orders dry up at US yards SM Line seeks co-operation with COSCO Shipping Lines More VLCCs go for scrap in face of excess fleet tonnage Backlog of ships waits to load at Port of Vancouver

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MARCH 21, 2018
Digital evolution of air freight advances with e-Dangerous Goods Declaration Heung-A the latest Korean carrier to tell worried shippers: 'We're not sinking' Industry's message to Whitehall: UK transport infrastructure is crumbling AI and the future of work: will our jobs disappear? United suspends pet cargo flights after multiple dog-related incidents Strong economy and higher rates boost FedEx quarterly profit CFO Andrew Taylor steps up to become CEO at Thomas Miller P&I Angela Williams to succeed Andrew Glassman as CSX VP and controller

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MARCH 21, 2018
Giant lease sale seen as "modestly active" Former L.A. shipyard site may be used build space ships Project shows that autonomous ships can meet COLREG rules VIDEO: Capsized general cargo ship under tow in English Channel MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility U.K.'s Wight Shipyard nabs Mexican high-speed ferry order Wärtsilä expands, extends maintenance deal with Crowley

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MARCH 21, 2018
Chinese shipbuilder and leasing outfit target more Greek business SWS and CMB Financial Leasing underline importance of Greek custom to their plans Dileton facing legal fight after Saudi tanker seizure Greek tanker operator says it will vigorously contest compensation claims brought by cargo interests after one of its tankers was... Maersk preparing to counter next wave of cyber attacks Technology chief predicts attacks will escalate from current IT infiltrations to operational interference Dorian LPG signs third lease deal in four months Latest deal increases reliance on alternative financing at the expense of traditional bank loans, while the fate of a $70m... Supply chains hit by US intermodal bottlenecks Carriers introduce emergency intermodal surcharges and cargo owners seek logistics alternatives due to delays at North American ports Port capacity 'crucial for UK economy' Government report highlights need for efficiencies and cross-sector collaboration on technology and innovation, but warns of threats including a rise... Thomas Miller to separate chairman and chief executive roles Wynn-Williams to remain as chairman but will relinquish chief executive duties in favour of chief financial officer Andrew Taylor GasLog Partners clinches $207m acquisition of LNG carrier in latest dropdown GasLog Gibraltar vessel, on long-term charter to Shell, becomes partnership's 13th ship Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU... China's rising bauxite imports are bullish for bulkers Guinea in West Africa, which overtook Australia last year as the largest supplier to China, is expected to continue strong... Future of finance is in sustainability, says EIB European Investment Bank official Mark Clintworth argues shipping must clean up its emissions act if it wants financial aid Weak tanker markets will 'cure' themselves Scrapping will reduce supply overhang eventually if owners continue to recycle old tonnage, says Euronav's Rodgers Will Li Ka-shing's retirement give Chinese ports giants a chance to buy? Price might be the only issue but timing is everything STX O&S employees to launch strike action tomorrow over fresh job cuts South Korean shipbuilder expects up to 500 production employees to resign voluntarily Is the time ripe for VLCC demolitions? The narrowing gap between older tonnage and scrap values might lead to further scrapping China hits back as US opens trade investigations on dumping Adoption of trade restrictions could inflict serious damage to multilateral trading system, says commerce ministry Ernst Russ offloads Marenave stake on shareholder dispute Update: Deutsche Balaton plans to acquire the remaining stake in Marenave that it does not own via a mandatory tender... Zhuhai Port enters into venture with shipping firm to tap steel demand growth Joint venture will initially invest $30m on acquiring three multipurpose vessels, comprised of one secondhand and two newbuilds Mercator sells panamax to repay debts Company signs Memorandum of Agreement with a Hong Kong-based firm for $4.3m transaction

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MARCH 21, 2018
Uber Freight bolsters capacity with trucker incentives Despite record volume, LA-LB productivity metrics stable IBM-Maersk blockchain joint venture gains steam Asia-Europe demand to lag well behind second quarter capacity US shippers focus on 'blocking, tackling' in tough market Karachi Port operations resume, after container ship sideswipe NY-NJ crane simulators help ensure mega-ship handling Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers

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MARCH 21, 2018
Castleton eyes suezmaxes at Corpus Christi Diversified commodities trading firm makes plans to ship crude oil to Far East. Pangaea sees sharp rise in net profit Quarter-on-quarter growth in net income comes after the 'toughest' dry market company ever experienced. Great Eastern nets modern VLGC Indian shipowner adds to fleet in deal that provides S&P market indicator. Navios locks two away as capesize period rates hold ground New York-listed shipowner ties up one ship on market-beating fixed rate with DHL. DNV GL slashes costs as top line tumbles Leading classification society takes action as revenue slumps. Coral Shipping buys Hansa Treuhand tanker Greek shipowner picks up aframax tanker from fleet of German owner. Tidewater brings on two new executives Restructured OSV owner appoints two vice presidents to bolster management team. Spanish shipbreaking figure hits 100 Well known demolition man from Bilbao, Juan Azcune, celebrates reaching a century. Capsized vessel is under tow VIDEO: The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) is getting towed by the Bee Freedom RIAS a day after turning over as a result of colliding with fishing vessel. International Seaways VLCC heading for scrap New York-listed owner takes another step in fleet renewal process. Star Bulk to go green with Eco Marine Dry bulk shipowner looks to add to environmental reputation in MoU with Japanese power technology firm. AHTS rates spikes in North Sea Recent fixing pushes up spot earnings more than 300%. Wilhelmsen looks to catch rising tide in China newbuild market Shipmanagement arm signs new deal with WestEast Marine Consulting as orders rise. Wartsila to keep Crowley ATB's humming Largest US owner of Jones Act-qualified articulated tug barges extends deal with Wartsila. 14 crew missing after dredger capsizes One seafarer drowned as search launched off Muar, Malaysia. Sea Globe poised for hefty profit in second go at sale Greek owner likely to be in the money if it succeeds in flipping a kamsarmax. Trafigura tops up VLGC newbuilding orderbook Trader has booked two extra LPG carriers in South Korea. Aegean and shareholder trio launch settlement talks Parties aim to resolve dispute over purchase of Dimitris Melissanidis's HEC Europe. Dorian LPG lands leaseback deal number three Transaction boosts cash position and allows the repayment of debt. Taylor takes top job at Thomas Miller CFO steps up to replace chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams. Cargill backing baby-cape series in China Commodity power reportedly adding to chartered fleet with CSSC sextet. GasLog Partners splashes $207m on dropdown LNGC US-listed owner taking 2016-built vessel from sponsor GasLog. Otto Marine goes under court management Singapore OSV owner sought protection with $877m in liabilities. PDVSA aframax released as cargo dispute settled Venezuelan group agrees deal to free Proteo after three months. CMBFL and SWS in Athens to woo Greek shipowners Chinese leasing house reveals shipping portfolio numbers during Athens presentation. Greek owner condemns drunk master after assault charge Sky Mare says actions of RMS Wanheim captain "stigmatise the whole industry." Euronav confident of closing Gener8 deal in first half Tanker owner remains on track to rubber stamp takeover, report says. Marenave fleet plans in doubt as Balaton launches offer Rebuilding of German owner on hold as investment fund turns it into a "shell company" for now. Mercator confirms bulker sold for scrap Indian owner banks $4.25m for 1997-built veteran. ESSA's newbuilding claim rejected by UK court Mexican owner tried to avoid contract termination costs through possible "gamesmanship" over tender. GC Rieber staff lose court case against company 17 ex-workers had sued OSV owner after it liquidated crewing subsidiary. Wintermare Offshore dragged down by impairments Indonesian offshore vessel owner also impacted by weaker charters secured during offshore crisis. Cargo ship capsized in English Channel The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) capsized after colliding with a Belgian-flagged fishing vessel. Blaze extinguished at Singapore tank farm Local firefighters finally get on top of fire on offshore island after six hour battle. Danaos crewman detained over drug smuggling Drugs found aboard Greek-operated container vessel for the second time in six months.

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MARCH 21, 2018
NWSA ups box volumes in February The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 279,488 TEUs in February, a 6 percent uptick... Trump asks Congress to extend trade authorities President Donald Trump on Tuesday submitted a formal request to Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which gives the executi... ATA: Truckload driver turnover slows in Q4 2017 The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload (TL) carriers slid seven percentage points between the third and fourth quarter of 2... PSA profits grow on rising revenues, volumes PSA International reported a net profit of 1.23 billion Singapore (U.S. $936.3 million) for the full year in 2017, a 5.1 percent increase f... FedEx beats on earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2018 FedEx Corp. saw its earnings skyrocket 257 percent to $2.07 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 year, which ended Feb. 28, acco... Deeper government unity needed on transnational threats, experts say The lack of cooperation between federal agencies to combat transnational drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime is "unacceptable"... Commerce says steel flange imports dumped The Commerce Department said it has preliminarily determined that stainless steel flange shipments from China and India are being dumped on... Florida man pleads guilty to illegal exports The U.S. Justice Department said Vladimir Nevidomy of Hallandale Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty this week in a Florida district court to consp...

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MARCH 21, 2018
Crude rises to six-week high after surprise US stock draw Crude futures on Wednesday reached highs last seen six weeks ago, climbing sharply for a second straight day US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 fetches $139 million in total bids The US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 was modestly active Wednesday Permanent OPEC-Russia tie-up yet to progress beyond handshake agreement OPEC and Russia have yet to exchange any concrete blueprints for continuing their oil market management alliance Saudi king to meet with Trump later this year: White House May 12 is the next deadline for the US to waive oil-related sanctions on Tehran as part of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Trump administration penalizes oil consortiums in South Sudan The Trump administration Wednesday imposed new export licensing requirements on several oil consortiums operating in South Sudan and controlled by Asian national oil companies. US crude stocks at deficit to five-year average: EIA US crude stocks drew unexpectedly last week, putting inventories at a deficit to the five-year average REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa has 'no plans' to close Tenerife permanently ISO to publish 0.5% sulfur bunker specification in late 2019 The ISO is developing a PAS for the fuels as an interim measure to give guidance to the bunker and shipping industries in 2020. Ship operators need to lock in HSFO supply now for vessels running on scrubbers: sources Refinery upgrades could restrict HSFO availability. FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend on surprise draw in US stocks "Surprise draw in US crude stocks reported by API has helped prices to stay in bullish territory," an investment analyst at Phillip Futures said. Oil traders see further consolidation despite margin pick-up "We've seen the large banks involved in commodities struggle... we can see some consolidation taking place," Mercuria CEO said.

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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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