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BRIEFS

April 24, 2018

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Seaspan COO Mark Chu steps down as new regime consolidates Trade war fears stymies Cosco's OOIL takeover bid as US snag looms Singapore Maritime Week focuses on 'Connectivity, Innovation and Talent' Canadian Pacific rail strike averted, Teamsters and electricians sign deal Global container throughput up 6pc to 740 million TEU in 2017 Cosco's Piraeus terminal hits million TEU mark in first quarter HK Container Terminal Operators Association moves on digitisation US coal exports increased 61pc in 2017, Asia intake doubles OOCL, MSRA to apply artificial intelligence to digitisation Scrapping smaller ships slows, charter market says small is beautiful NAFTA talks focus on car content, Mexican wages, Canadian dairy FedEx Express to launch a newly upgraded Guangzhou-Memphis route 'Nordic seafood trade growth requires better air freight service' Boeing delivers first 737-800BCF to GE Capital Aviation Services

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APRIL 23, 2018
Antwerp port stakeholders ink roadmap of measures to boost container barge transport APL's Trans-Pacific service offerings further enhanced from May Evergreen opens new office in Cambodia Hapag-Lloyd announces CO2 emissions reduction goal Interasia Lines Singapore joins CI3 service Logistic Integrators proficiently handles ODC shipment for GNFC MOL Safety Conference 2018 programme held in Mumbai OOCL announces partnership with Microsoft to apply AI in digital transformation Rotterdam port sees continuing container throughput growth in first quarter SCFI spot rates mixed Jebel Ali Freezone-India trade touches new high Panvel Mayor lauds the efforts of JN Port during visit Port of Rotterdam Authority launches new Pronto application India exploring signing of MoU with South Korea for road information system: Gadkari e-Way Bill system rollout in five more states from April 25 Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, 2018 comes into force

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Ceva banking on Switzerland Inland rail: construction in NSW starts this year Open day in Johannesburg Three world records for largest ever electro-vehicle Interim CFO at Jaxport steps in BGS to provide services for Turkish Cargo at VNO Wheat from Domazlice in Czechia New service calls New Orleans port first DB Cargo UK banks on double nomination Boeing delivers first B737-800BCF Q1 successful for Prologis Alternative fuels white book released by DNV GL ATC wins Saudia Cargo in South Africa Broekman connecting divisions Interruption costs intermodal sector EUR 2 billion Yilport interested in Gulfport COO takes a panther leap

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APRIL 23, 2018
Maersk Honam sets to reach Jebel Ali Owner takes back AHTS pair from EMAS Offshore Maersk shakes up Baltic feeder trade CSIC Leasing in talks over USD200 million VLCC financing deal with Landbridge Clarksons issues profit warning on weak activity European growth to focus as large container ships flood the market Singapore is at the top and wants to stay there Chinese shipowners cautiously optimistic on dry bulk prospects CJ Logistics and Sinokor look at joint terminal operation in Gwangyang Star Bulk snaps up 16 ships from Augustea Atlantica

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APRIL 23, 2018
Analysis: CEVA Logistics IPO priced for a big 'pop' on day one? Alliance reshuffle brings Rotterdam a Q1 box bonus, but total volumes fall Forward freight agreements could end risks from volatility in air freight market Backing for FMC probe into controversial demurrage and detention charges As IMO targets are questioned, what is the truth about shipping emissions? Omar Hariri officially named CEO of Saudia Cargo ECU Worldwide appoints Rene Wernli regional chief in India, ME and Africa

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APRIL 23, 2018
Research vessel to be equipped with PDI centerboard system Coast Guard orders long-range interceptor boat BWMS: Hesitation no longer an option USCG responds to heavy fuel oil discharge Hapag-Lloyd aims for further 20% cut in C02 emissions by 2020 Shipbroking giant issues a profit warning New Mobil hydraulic oil series meets VGP requirements Wärtsilä: No single solution for shipping decarbonization

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APRIL 23, 2018
International Seaways ready for $100m in mezzanine debt Diversified tanker owner says no to equity dilution, at least for now Maersk Honam reaches anchorage outside Jebel Ali Investigation continues as to cause of fire that resulted in the loss of five lives Containership overcapacity fears 'over-hyped' Digitalisation is the way ahead, but challenges loom The shipping industry will attract a younger generation as it embraces digitalisation Scorpio Bulkers off target in first quarter Scorpio Bulkers maintained a dividend, despite a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter of 2018 Rolls-Royce to upgrade diesel ships to hybrid gas power The converted ships will be 'as efficient and green as if they were brand new', said Rolls-Royce Marine's vice-president product... Star Bulk deal shows the power of consolidation Deal to acquire 16 vessels through shares and debt positions the Greece-based owner closer to the number one ranking in... Hutchison Ports' safety record in the spotlight after Port Botany incident Worker in critical condition following fall from straddle carrier Gas leak on Cosco bulker leaves two dead Police say the crew were trying to fix the problem when the incident occurred Subsea 7 makes $2bn hostile bid for McDermott The offshore service company said it would consider paying more for the takeover if McDermott engages in negotiations Port of Piraeus at centre of tax fraud probe The European Anti-Fraud Office and Greece's Financial Crime Unit are conducting separate investigations linked to alleged tax issues involving Chinese... Clarksons issues profit warning Shipbroking giant suffers from weak sale and purchase activity, dollar depreciation and low tanker rates Box carrier profitability on the horizon Growing world trade to boost carrier fortunes, with stronger consolidated lines set to benefit General cargo vessel attacked off Nigeria Updated: ForestWave confirms 12 crew abducted from FWN Rapide Singapore targets talent to operate next generation of ships The MPA's Maritime Cluster Fund, which was recently topped up by S$100m ($76m), can be tapped for funding SSA and Ports America linked to OOIL's Long Beach terminal sale The disposal of LBCT, even if it materialises, will not change the purchase price for OOIL Make shipping sexy, not sexist Shipping is an exciting business to work in and write about, but needs more role models and ambassadors to promote... Hapag-Lloyd to cut CO2 intensity levels by 20% by 2020 The carrier has already managed to cut the CO2 emitted per teu-km by 46% between 2007 and 2016

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APRIL 23, 2018
US warehouse and distribution rents rise as vacancy rates dip Amid tight US truck capacity, tech pushes visibility boundaries No silver bullet for Rotterdam port's barge woes Bangladesh shippers get Indian port routing option India's expanded direct port delivery ups pressure on 3PLs Stockton leveraging niches to build on record 2017 volume Lacking oversight, ship fire risk looms Asia-US annual contract talks lag amid inland pressures 51-day Rhine Alpine rail closure cost $2.5 billion

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APRIL 23, 2018
Fidelity ups stake in MPC Container Ships Boston-based investment manager FMR buys 3.1 million shares in Oslo-listed boxship owner. Scorpio Bulkers still in market of 'rare deals' US-listed bulker owner is still open to acquisition opportunities that may 'come along.' Oldendorff talks ultramax bulker sales with Chinese bank Brokers say German owner has penciled in $310m deal with China Development Bank Financial Leasing Stifel raises Scorpio Bulkers to buy Upgrade is given despite quarterly loss amid belief in improving market and benefit from IMO 2020. Scorpio Bulkers' shares gain 9% today to close at $7.85. Zagari says Star Bulk deal a 'significant' consolidation step Italian shipowner shares his thoughts on major transaction with Petros Pappas-led firm. Goa Shipyard plans IPO within a year Indian yard eyes listing after becoming profitable. Star Bulk claims top spot on Wall Street Petros Pappas-led owner overtakes Golden Ocean as biggest bulker owner in US capital markets. DFDS axes freight route after 'issues' Scotland to Belgium run dropped after failing to meet expectations. Scorpio Bulkers keeps dividend amid first quarter loss First quarter red ink is deeper than analysts had projected. Seacor Marine selling $57m of shares US owner raising cash and swapping bonds for stock with Carlyle Group. Siem Offshore offers to buy back $76m bond Move comes after holders twice rejected restructuring of debt. International Seaways stacks $100m on shelf Tanker owner sets the foundations for debt securities or preferred stock offers to support growth. ICG's $176m ro-pax 'likely' to be delayed Sailings cancelled as Flensburger tells Irish owner WB Yeats will be late. Two dead in gas leak on Cosco bulker Another seafarer injured after incident at Indian port. DeepOcean takes over Delta Subsea Norwegian owner gains US foothold with deal for Texas ROV company. Singa takes back EMAS AHTS duo to sell them Owner terminates bareboat charters to restructuring Singapore company. Clarksons shares slump after profit warning World's largest shipbroker says quieter capital and shipping markets will contribute to lower profit this year. Shitanoe Zosen books LPG carrier Japanese yard reported to have sealed first order in two years. Subsea 7 makes $2bn offer for McDermott Kristian Siem-backed OSV owner aiming to acquire 100% of US oil and gas contractor. Litasco arrests two Palmali Shipping tankers Russian trader seizes ships off Denmark and Estonia due to non-payment of bunker bills. Emission cuts to drive shipbuilding resurgence IMO's planned 50% emissions cuts to have positive implications for newbuilding market, says Affinity. Eastern Pacific Shipping top dog in Singapore Idan Ofer-led owner comes out ahead as value of locally owned fleet is put at close to $50bn. Panama Canal aims for 30mtpa of LNG by 2020 Shipments expected to increase five-fold from current levels on increased US production.

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APRIL 23, 2018
BIS leader moving to National Security Council Mira Ricardel, who has served as under secretary of Commerce for export administration since August, will join the National Security Counci... EU, Mexico put pieces in place for new free trade deal The European Union and Mexico on Friday reached an agreement in principle on bilateral trade and investment that will remove or reduce exis... CP worker strike derails Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) on Friday tendered final offers to the bargaining committees of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Tra... Port group urges careful consideration of trade sanctions In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed concern about... WiseTech's acquisition spree stays in high gear WiseTech Global has not let up on its aggressive buying spree, announcing Monday the acquisitions of three logistics solutions providers. ... Treasury gives grace period to sever RUSAL ties The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday said U.S. companies with business ties to the recently san... Trump directs new arms, drone export policies President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a memorandum outlining a new conventional arms export policy, which includes providing to firms ...

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APRIL 23, 2018
Dollar strength, Iranian minister limit oil upside Trump scapegoating OPEC for higher oil prices: Zanganeh Chad's low sulfur Doba crude in trials to make 2020-compliant fuel Med bunker fuel prices supported by increased demand, strong crude Premium of 380 CST delivered fuel oil at Piraeus over 3.5% CIF Med cargoes at widest in 2018 LNG carrier Gallina arrives at Shell's Prelude FLNG The vessel left Peru LNG terminal in Pampa Melchorita on March 2 laden with an LNG cargo. Net speculative length on ICE Brent down, low sulfur gasoil up to new record The European diesel market has become tighter in recent weeks on global refinery maintenance. Kuwait plans major tanker fleet expansion to market its oil products Kuwait's total fleet could increase to 60 vessels by 2040, from 28 currently. Austria's OMV restarts Yemen oil production, targets 12,000 b/d in 2018 It had stopped production and pulled its staff out of the country nearly four years back. Singapore middle distillates swaps hit 40-month high on rising crude The last time the swap was higher was on December 2, 2014, when it stood at $86.11/b. LNG bunkering a viable solution to bridge marine energy transition: SEA\LNG LNG's plentiful availability, commercially viability and scalability also made it "a long-term, bridging solution for the marine energy transition," it said. FUTURES: Crude futures edge down in Monday morning trade Markets are still reacting to Trump's tweet and a bearish report from Baker Hughes, Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures 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.

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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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