BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

October 23, 2018

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CMA CGM sets FAK rates from North Europe to Asia from November Shipping majors seek ban on sulphur fuel possession without scrubbers New gates at New York/Jersey port cut turn times for reefers in half China to scale down subsidies for Europe-bound freight trains Panama Canal sees FY2018 tonnage hit record 442.1 million tons Toolkits to assess emissions from ships now available from UN's IMO EU enlists Asia in joint anti-Trump communique on trade and climate Mariners' Club holds charity night to raise money for seafarers in HK Call for Germany and Taiwan to jointly boost their logistics industries Ex-Air Canada passenger chief wins union deal as CEO for Air France-KLM Cathay ups cargo 1.7pc in September, but passengers volume slips 1pc Turkish Cargo to take up space at Istanbul airport's new mega cargo hub

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd establishes Marine Fuel Recovery mechanism ICTSI to build new berths in Manila to handle mega ships IMO rolls out ship & port toolkits to tackle maritime emissions IMX now has an enhanced service network Milaha initiates major digital transformation with Oracle Cloud MOL launches ICT-based project for safer, cleaner transport MPA & partners sign agreementsfor 3D printing facility & applications in maritime sector OOCL introduces new Asia-Latin & South America direct services Pérez y Cía acquires Caribbean Feeder Services SCFI spot rates mixed Amendment in SION A-1486 JNPT SEZ allots land to 10 successful bidders in second round New ports on JNPT's radar, says Nitin Gadkari Port of Rotterdam Authority, ABN AMRO & Samsung SDS launch container logistics blockchain pilot Air cargo industry must grow at 12.9 pc annually to achieve national aviation policy target, says study Shipping Ministry plans to undertake works worth over INR 2 trillion under the Sagarmala project in Maharashtra

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Expanded transport operation in France Ryder expands last-mile delivery network New commissioner at port of Oakland More goods by rail and inland waterway Port of Ystad awaiting EU funding Atran leases two B737-800 freighters Euroairport welcomes new president First B747F touches down in Rostock Meyer & Meyer acquires 100% of WKS Hybrid drive in the Baltic Sea on the rise Wolfsburg: expansion boosts efficiency AIT Worldwide acquires Worldfresh Express "Curiosity of the Day" Bovermann to wear two hats at once Stepping up Netherlands-Italy rail service Ports of Açu and Houston take common approach New Chengdu - Cairo connection starts today

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Box booking portal Inttra sold to E2open Dry bulk buoyed by raw materials outlook DZ Bank to sell off shipping and transport arm Owners split on sulphur cap extension Sulphur cap will squeeze reefership capacity Negligence suspected in Oldendorff vessel bridge brush AVIC in talks to sell its shipbuilding and shipping businesses Sembmarine secures Teekay contract for laid-up FPSO unit Daitoh Trading orders five chemical tankers from Fukuoka and Usuki Consolidated Marine Management orders two VLGCs at HHI ENN Energy orders China's first LNG bunkering vessel

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Container booking platform INTTRA becomes latest takeover for E2Open 'HMRC can handle post-Brexit declarations, port infrastructure is the bottleneck' Dallas/Fort Worth and ADP combine to tap rising air cargo between Asia and Latin America Schiphol Airport group eyes revamp of domestic cargo strategy Trump pulls US out of pact that discounted foreign postal deliveries World's longest sea bridge opens in China, for freight Air France ends costly pay stand-off with unions JMHC Logistics eyes accreditation for its driver training academy

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
VIDEO: Crowley christens first of two LNG fueled ConRo ships Metal Shark Alabama books towboat order Solstad Offshore in talks with lenders Armed security team repels pirate attack on Golden Ocean bulker Hurricane-hit Eastern puts employees at top of recovery priorities Sembcorp Marine wins Petrojarl Varg FPS0 life extension contract Med Marine adds sixth Schottel-propelled, RAmparts tug Scrubber-fitted bulkers may have early advantage, says MSI Maritime salvage: Bigger ships, bigger challenges Methanol promising fuel to cut CO2 emissions

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
US steps in to back experience-building phase after 2020 Data-gathering proposal by the biggest flag states and shipping associations handed huge boost as US throws its weight behind an... Scorpio Bulkers trims losses as rates increase The company posted $5.3m in adjusted net losses in 2018, compared with $40.5m in the first nine months of 2017 UK's coastguard agency raises fees The fee increases that take effect on November 13 mark the first rise in such prices to have taken place... Noble Group files recognition proceeding in US Investors voted to 'back the business and management team with significant new capital' in September IMO agrees greenhouse gas strategy to 2023 The IMO has approved a programme to develop GHG reduction measures until 2023 under a three-pronged approach UK maritime leaders join trade delegation to US UK businesses expected to attend the event include shipowners, law firms, port operators and manufacturers Pressure on lines for Asia-Europe prices to fall Drewry's World Container Index climbed last week, but gains were mostly made on transpacific lanes ENN orders LNG bunkers ship at Dalian Shipbuilding Deal comes two months after government in Beijing made a proposal to promote the use of liquefied natural gas as... J. Lauritzen hires new head for dry bulk unit Niels Josefsen, who joins from Torvald Klaveness, will start his new role on December 1 Blue Ocean Maritime delays London listing Shipping fund had been targeting $250m through the issuance of 250m shares IMO needs to prove it can be trusted over 2020, says Lim IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim acknowledges sulphur cap safety concerns but warns the challenge is consistent implementation of the rules Tariffs on soyabeans reconfigure the dry bulk shipping map Since China put a 25% import tariff into effect on US soyabeans in July, there have been sweeping changes in... US supply chain company acquires INTTRA Deal to take over online freight booker will give INTTRA's carrier and freight forwarder customers visibility of supply chain requirements Transpacific rates driven by capacity cuts rather than demand Little evidence of cargo front-loading on transpacific ahead of tariff rises, but fourth quarter could still give room for growth Coatings weigh heavier on contracts Shipowners need to question shipbuilders' choice of vessel coatings because builders will almost always pick the cheapest product that claims... Daily Briefing IMO agrees emissions measures, but balks at 2023 target \| Key questions for MEPC 73 \| Cargill aims to charter... AVIC ponders disposal of shipping-related business Company's trading and logistics business, which includes ship and mechatronics engineering operation, posted a segment loss of Yuan472.7m in the... Sembcorp Marine wins $166m FPSO contract from Teekay The project is scheduled to be completed by July 2020 Bulkers without scrubbers 'will become uncompetitive' A two-tier market will reward early adopters with higher time charter rates and asset values as cost of low sulphur... Abu Dhabi Ports partners MSC for blockchain pilot project The system was developed internally, compared to others who have pulled in major IT partners Seattle and Tacoma see progress on federal funding for dredging projects The bill authorises the design and construction to deepen Seattle's East and West Waterways, $29m in matching federal funds to...

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Mexico truck rules, port congestion boost KCS volume Inland Distribution 2018: News, intelligence, analysis Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index rises in October Low-sulfur fuel to dominate ocean container contracting Chennai port growth dampened by Maersk shift to Ennore US shippers urged to pressure Congress on tariff relief Breakbulk industry raises funds for medical cause INTTRA to be acquired by manufacturer-focused software provider

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
Scorpio Bulkers narrows losses New York-listed bulker player sees higher revenue but misses Wall Street consensus amid $2m write-off in financing costs. Talk of $200,000 per day charter sweeps LNG market Brokers say huge rate agreed on a vessel as tonnage pool evaporates. Inttra signs out with sale to E2open Online bookings system developed by container lines is sold to larger supply chain network software provider. No anchor-handlers working in Norway Rates set to drop with North Sea fleet awaiting work as rig-move activity plummets. Sailors' Society honours pastor Chacko's life with vow to 'pursue his vision' The Sailors' Society's 200th anniversary celebrations continued with the annual ING wine-tasting evening, during which tributes were paid to pastor Joseph Chacko and his wife, Leena, who both died in a road accident earlier this year. Joseph was the society's regional superintendent for India and his vision - during his lifetime - was to see a seafarers' centre in every port. Sailors' Society ch Share buyout puts control of NorthCape in staff hands External investor sell-up emerges as finance house unveils profitable annual numbers 11 missing after cargoship sinks Search on off China's Liaoning province following loss of sand carrier. Owners' body calls for merger of HMM and SM Line KSA vice chairman wants Korean lines to combine to compete with European rivals. JP Morgan sells newbuilding duo in asset play deal JP Morgan is said to have made a profitable asset play in the sale of two capesize bulker newbuildings to ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer. US brokers said the bank has sold the 180,000-dwt Hull No 1460 and Hull No 1461 for nearly $49.3m each. JP Morgan lowers capesize recovery expectations The ships are set for delivery in 2019 and have already been named True Valor and True V Latsis orders VLGC duo at Hyundai Heavy Industries Greek shipowner books first newbuildings in four years. First Ichthys LNG cargo loaded and ready to roll Inpex's delayed new Australian project finally starts up Atlantic Bulk tops up ultramax fleet Greek owner tied to purchase of modern Japanese-controlled ship. Judge rejects D'Amico claim that Nikka stalled lawsuit Update: A federal judge denies Italian shipowner's ongoing request to order Primera affiliate to prove ownership of a bulker in a long-standing forward freight agreement lawsuit. Mamancochet wins payout before sanctions window slams shut UK court speeds up ruling in steel cargo theft row with insurer Aegis ahead of Trump's November deadline on Iranian deals. Marinakis linked to secondhand aframax purchase Greek tycoon said to have added to his fleet in deal which reflects firming tanker values. UK's MCA increases fees for first time in more than 10 years Coast guard agency says hike will allow for extra investment in services. Schulte denies tanker crew arrested after 'Gucci' cocaine found Venezuelan authorities hold Jose Progress as probe continues into drugs find. Torvald Klaveness dry bulk boss joins J Lauritzen Niels Josefsen comes in as chief executive of Lauritzen Bulkers. German lenders finance new Hapag cruiseship KfW and Commerzbank funding third expedition vessel at Vard. Greek golf weekend defies bad weather Cyclone Zorbas could not dampen the competitive spirit as nearly 200 shipping executives arrived in Greece for the Greek Maritime Golf weekend in the south-western Peloponnese. Thomas Miller's 'Play for Pink' proves another success Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit On the Saturday, gales battered the Costa Navarino resort, where the annual event was taking place VLGC boost from Marcus Hook faces more delays Energy Transfer reportedly expects to fully complete the construction of the Mariner East 2 system only in 2020. Wilson says premiums unlikely to rise despite mounting pressure London-based broker Wilson Europe predicts members of the International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clubs will choose to freeze premiums for next year, but it says pressure is mounting for change. Wilson Europe cautions over P&I clubs' Lloyd's exposure Setting out its forecasts in a report, the P&I broker says overall the group's underwriting performance in the past year has been poor, maske Aframax market catches fire as winter warming arrives Caribbean cargoes driving upturn with rates well above 2018 averages. NOC denies tanker terminal protest Libyan oil company says no demonstrations at Hariga despite claims from Obeidi tribe. Bourbon bags Portuguese wind farm deal French owner to install three turbines off Viana do Castelo. SK scales back VLCC and VLGC scrubber plans South Korean owner to instal EGCS on 18 tankers and LPGCs. Noble Group files Chapter 15 papers as it seeks restructuring Debt for equity swap and $800m in new financing form part of plan. Oldendorff ship bashes Japanese bridge Water cut off as Erna Oldendorff hits crossing and pipeline near Yanai City. NYK's Ninja to detect potential engine problems New software to provide early warnings from combustion chambers. Golden Ocean capesize fights off pirate attack Security team exchanges fire in sustained battle with gunmen in skiff off Somalia. BW Group seals long-term charters for two LNG newbuilds Pavilion Energy will double its LNG carrying capacity with deal for two MEGI vessels. Dalian Shipbuilding books LNG bunker tanker newbuilding Vessel will be deployed at Zhoushan International LNG terminal following delivery in mid-2020. AVIC confirms talks underway over future of yards Singapore-listed arm says discussions are on-going, but that no definitive agreements has been made.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
ShaleTech formed to expand energy sector offerings Crowley christens LNG-powered El Coqui Oakland's TraPac terminal open at night for truckers U.S., Argentina hold second trade council meeting E2open acquires INTTRA to streamline information flow IMO helping countries reduce ship, port emissions GlobalTranz's growth remains in high gear Commerce taking hard look at softwood subsidies Cold chain rules OK'd for U.S., Philippines trade

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OCTOBER 22, 2018
FUTURES 5: WTI settles in widest contango since September 2017 An afternoon increase in oil prices failed to erode the contango structure in US crude futures, and prompt-month NYMEX WTI settled at the widest discount to second-month levels since September 2017 Guyana could rub shoulders with oil producing elite Guyana is seen as the hottest spot for oil explorers, raising the question as to whether this optimism is based in reality Drilling slowdown likely in final six weeks of the year, but 2019 looks bright: Halliburton CEO Upstream operators could wind up the year's activity programs earlier than usual as they prepare for more activity next year European bunker market tightens, supply constraints may linger Tight product availability -- particularly for RMG 380 CST bunker fuel -- plagued the Northwest European bunker market last week as tightness from the high sulfur fuel oil market spilled into the bunker market Belgian Oilchart International offers clarification on industrial waste scandal Belgian bunker seller Oilchart has published a clarification on its position regarding a judicial investigation amid reports in the Belgian media that the company was linked to sales of industrial waste from Curacao as bunker fuel in Europe IMO must advance heavy fuel oil ban in Arctic shipping: Clean Arctic Alliance Discussions regarding impact assessments at MEPC 73 must support progression towards the ban, Prior said. Taiwan's CPC to suspend marine fuel oil supply at Taichung An unexpected fuel oil pipeline maintenance has resulted in the suspension of supplies. Hong Kong LSMGO hits new high ahead of Pearl River Delta's sulfur cap in Jan "Sinopec's spot offer is high, that's why prices didn't come down," a supplier said. FUTURES: Oil stable amid mild build in US rig data; supply concerns "We feel that the market is taking the supply risks too lightly at present and expect oil prices to rise in the coming weeks," Commerzbank analysts 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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