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BRIEFS

April 27, 2018

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K+N quarterly profit up 12.9pc to US$239.9 million, sales up 13.1pc Thousandth IAG Cargo HK-Stansted flight since 2014 this week Optimism abounds transpac rates will enjoy peak season rebound Cause of 4-fatality fire on a Maersk 15,262-TEUer still unknown China has to take actions to prevent trade war: Canada Poor growth expected for Westports after strong prior year Georgia ports are off to flying start with box volume up 9pc in current fiscal year New data required for OOCL delivered imports into Nhava Sheva Carrier consolidation cure and cause of rate volatility: SeaIntel 'Blockchain to revolutionise shipping, send world trade soaring' DHL, IBM study on AI points to cost savings and wide-ranging apps China's Uber for trucks is said to have raised US$1.9 billion Penitent United Airlines CEO skips bonus, chairman steps down Weakening demand growth marks trend in European air cargo

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APRIL 26, 2018
APL bags ship operator award Bulk carrier incident off Navlakhi port Transworld Group embarks on its digital transformation project - "Innovation in Motion" Details of transporters, selected routes & nodewise ceiling rates JNPT revises computation of dwell time & reefer charges

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More space for trucks on Maasvlakte US class I railroad earns record amount in Q1 Antonov introduces itself as Western airlift partner Award for Nautical Institute's e-engagement Doubling picking speed for Volkswagen Biggest Singapore orderbook ever, says Vessels Value Four new locomotives delivered to Africa Logistics real estate group recruits CFO Hopi joins Seafoodways New brand for MOL's NVOCC business Etihad Cargo flies bustards across the world UK freight forwarder to introduce China rail service Mack's switch to DHL confirmed DB Schenker to build second centre in Dubai Green light for Tuas terminal phase 2 Strong start to Cargolux 2025 strategy

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APRIL 26, 2018
Shipping lines will face more ransomware attacks: INTTRA Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys 60% stake in Chinese shipping firm HSH Nordbank completes balance sheet clean-up Scandinavian banks see shipping portfolio quality improve, but caution persists Dry bulk will gain from US-China trade war, Khalid Hashim says

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APRIL 26, 2018
Cargolux interview: China JV freighter airline delayed another year Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1 as premium services gain ground Shippers push carriers toward bespoke container services to boost reliability Antonov ready to offer NATO AN-124 support as Volga-Dnepr bows out International business on the up for UPS, but domestic profits slump MOL launches new NVOCC unit as Michael Goh moves to Product Transport

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APRIL 26, 2018
Carnival Cruise Line names Lars Ljoen EVP marine operations Maersk Supply AHTS departs on deep sea mining study mission Wärtsilä successfully tests ferry autodocking system Stena orders "Gas Ready" RoPax for charter to DFDS MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Alfa Laval HCO filter technology How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL House panel would add three more ships to FY 2019 NDAA Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch container shipping index

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APRIL 26, 2018
Klaveness exercises option for fourth new combination carrier at Chinese yard Norwegian shipowner opts for a fourth newbuilding combination carrier at a Chinese yard as it raises $32m in equity for... Cloud-based energy logistics firm targets the US Data security and efficient flow of information are among the big challenges Gas to take share in tanker trades from crude and products Seaborne liquid bulk trade growth to accelerate in the coming decade on LNG consumption HSH Nordbank says future ship lending heavily capped by Brussels Bad shipping loans prompt a $1.3bn write-off that shunts German lender into deep minus territory China's imports help BDI to four-month high The BDI is at the highest in almost four months thanks in part to a surge in capesize rates, which... Chapman departs as UK Sosrep after four months at the helm Deputy Sosrep Stephan Hennig will take over until a permanent replacement is found after Mr Chapman's sudden exit Maritime UK taskforce to launch Women in Maritime charter In-principle support sought for innovative new agenda at rolling launch in Southampton in early July Yang Ming poised to contract 10 boxships from Shoei Kisen and Costamare Japan- and Greece-based owners said to have emerged as winners of Taiwanese carrier's tender for 11,000 teu vessels Port and logistics groups call for clarity on Brexit requirements Leaving the European Union-enforced Customs Union threatens disruption at ports if clear details are not worked out ahead of time Fears of customer attrition put spot rate recovery in doubt Asia-Europe and transpacific rates continue to disappoint in the early stages of the second quarter SMW: Shipping needs more regulation, not less, says Ince & Co partner Leading lawyer Rosita Lau calls for new regulation for cyber risk and digitalisation. 'Regulations are not keeping up with innovation,'... Wärtsilä hails 'world first' ferry autodocking trials Finnish technology company and engine maker wins backing from Norwegian and Singapore governments K+N unfazed by box lines' moves deeper into logistics K+N chief executive Detlef Trefzger sees no conflict with container lines expanding their value chain into the third-party logistics customer... Vincent Bolloré probed over corruption claims in African port deals Allegations 'misunderstand business', argues dominant logistics player in former French colonies Viewpoint: Light across the border At a reception in London to mark the Commissioners of Irish Lights launching their strategy for the next five years... New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK Rashid Abdulla said DP World is 100% committed to the UK as he moves from Asia-Pacific to Europe and Russia Rising Australian exports boost LNG tanker demand Australian trade dominated by 145,000 cu m-184,000 cu m ships in the Pacific basin Letter to the Editor: International efforts to address shipbuilding overcapacity There are compelling needs for establishing normal competitive conditions in the shipbuilding industry SMW: Maersk's Skou calls for end to subsidies Skou also expects much of the sector to opt for compliant fuels to meet the sulphur cap SMW: Cargill calls out box lines on capacity misalignment Growing demand from North South trades are not being matched with appropriately sized deployments from the lines, argues major charterer SMW: China's iron ore imports set to exceed 1.5bn tonnes this year Improved iron ore import demand from China would provide opportunities to the dry bulk shipping market Yangzijiang buys a major stake in Chinese shipping firm for $28m Jiangsu Huayuan Logistics is mainly engaged in leasing and chartering of vessels for China domestic trades Wall St Note \| Clear or clearer skies for Scorpio Tankers? The bigger you are, the more options you get to fight a bad market

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APRIL 26, 2018
Targeting Asia cargo to Petersburg, Novorossiysk port expands US truckload contract rate hikes hit double-digits Analysis: ELDs are US trucking's inflection point INTTRA to launch automated contract rate management pilot Delay-hit shippers hope new additions rev up US rail regulatory Ocean carriers target breakbulk to diversify India business

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APRIL 26, 2018
Kirby improves first-quarter earnings Houston-based tank-barge giant misses estimates despite attaining higher profit. Seacor's earnings fall for the first quarter The diversified marine services firm posted higher revenue but incurred heavier costs during the period. Vulcanus resumes supramax growth drive Turk Loydu challenges IACS over membership attempt Class society considers complaint to competition authorities alleging association moved goal posts to scupper membership application Gener8 clears covenant hurdle ahead of takeover New York tanker owner said to be in discussions with lenders on other issues but none would imperil pending buyout by Euronav OSG shares pull ahead of its Jones Act sibling American Shipping lags behind New York-listed tanker operator, whose stock has risen by 100% since February Norton stays cool as OSG shares run hot Transaction puts Dutch dealmaker in the spotlight Capital markets slowdown hinders Clarksons in Q1 World's shipping figures descend on Shanghai for Capital Link meet First woman wins prestigious Onassis Prize in Shipping Digital transformation depends on addressing five key questions As players of all sizes struggle to find clarity on how best to deploy the power of technology, BW Group chairman moves beyond generalisations and gets to grips with the critical issues Asia-Europe slump fuels fears of rate war Baltic Exchange mounts fresh bid to crack container market with freight index New partnership with Freightos in crowded world of container shipping indices vies to become sector benchmark and promote derivatives use, but is decried by rivals who fear it will set industry back Environmental changes expected to create three-tier market Good times are round the corner, Hartland predicts Shipbroker's annual review highlights potential positive impact of environmental regulation on supply and demand StealthGas linked to LPG unit sale at firm price Yamal LNG eyes fixture as project delivery speeds up Russia's Arctic-based development is running counter to LNG norms with production coming onstream in advance of shipping Jiangnan Shipyard scoops LNG unit for Ghana import project Yards called up for Excel conversion Bangladesh ships in its first LNG cargo Newbuild prices rise as enquiries slide First cargo loading looms for Golar's Hilli Episeyo Cameroon floating LNG unit poised to send early volumes into waiting vessel VLGC titans call scrapping a last resort for 'worst hangover ever' Hurt by serious overcapacity problems, operators are opting for slow steaming over demolition Solvang fixes its oldest ship LNG will take decades to overtake oil-based fuels, Alphatanker says Oil majors lead infrastructure build-out, with every continent bar Antarctica set for bunkering hubs 'Team De Margerie' enjoys grand tour of Sovcomflot's LNG flagship Refund guarantees at centre of Japan-Korea yard subsidy war Tokyo finalises details of WTO case against alleged price dumping and state support for rival shipbuilders North Sea floating hotels find trading buyers in Greece Subsea 7's marriage proposal to McDermott rapidly turns hostile McDermott board has firmly rejected a takeover offer from the Kristian Siem-led company, which has now taken its case for a merger directly to shareholders Subsea 7-McDermott tie-up would make new market leader DNV GL man readies IACS for digital age Privocean trial centres on battle over dock damage Actions of dockworker continue to dog litigation as '16 and a half' of 17 claims have now been resolved Valentis seeks cooperation from small companies on consolidation Great Eastern tipped to buy Toisa tankers Pakistani breakers back, and they hold upper hand Local demolition yards prepare to welcome tankers again after 18-month ban Tankers' future is bright, but don't book those yard berths just yet While plenty of factors give cause for optimism, a question mark looms over the timing of any upturn PetroVietnam adds to fleet with Doun Kisen tanker Avin secures top dollar in scrap sale of elderly tanker MR2 tanker sold in Singapore for $6.07m with delivery in Bangladesh MR trio tied up for a year as period rates lag Top shipping names visit Ship of Mercy Brokers and owners moved by work of organisation 'bringing hope and healing' to Africa's poor The experts agree, chemical tanker recovery is in the air Analysts and operators say a market turnaround is on the cards, they just differ on the timing Seven more handies take Njord's total to a dozen Oldendorff grows with buys and seeks sale-leasebacks German outfit adds four mini-capes to fleet for up to $19m each and is said to be in talks to sell 13 ultramax bulkers Densay linked to canny asset plays Pavimar snaps up 12-year-old kamsarmax to expand fleet Load Line nearly triples its money on supramax Sale of a similar bulker shows less profitable timing as supramax asset values continue to climb Cosmoship Maritime nets Sinokor cape Seven Seas gains from high bulker values Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Cosco International expects a first-quarter profit Singapore-listed firm foresees positive results on the backs of latest growth projects. Costamare and Shoei Kisen tied to Yang Ming deal Greek and Japanese shipowners touted as joint winners for boxship newbuildings. Nisshin handysize reported sold to Nova Marine

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APRIL 26, 2018
GEODIS opens office in Uganda The Uganda-based office will extend GEODIS' footprint in Africa for both current and new key global clients. The new presence also provides... Port of Los Angeles wins construction awards The Port of Los Angeles garnered two awards for outstanding achievements in construction management.... Seiko awards outsourced logistics contract to Yusen Seiko has awarded a contract to Yusen Logistics following a strategic move to outsource its entire U.K. warehousing operation.... Jettainer tests next generation of digital container "The technical possibilities of the digital container enable us to reduce the time and financial expenditure for repair measures. With our ... Administration hopes for CFIUS reform passage this year A senior Trump administration official expressed optimism Thursday that legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Un... CargoLogicAir boosts freighter frequencies A third flight per week is added from London Stansted to Atlanta; the summer schedule includes new twice-weekly direct services from Stanst... Booster expands fuel delivery, tire care service Booster has "reinvented the fuel supply chain by cutting out the gas station," says co-founder Tyler Raugh.... American helps ready Canadians for Cinco de Mayo Utilizing American Airlines Cargo's widebody Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 equipment, the limes were transported from both Sao Paulo and Rio d... Union Pacific thrives in Q1 Union Pacific posted a net income of $1.3 billion on operating revenues of $5.48 billion for the first quarter of 2018, rising 22 percent a...

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APRIL 26, 2018
ICE Brent/WTI spread widening on geopolitics, US output The ICE Brent/WTI spread was $6.55/b Thursday afternoon, out from $5.95/b Wednesday, its widest level since late 2014, encouraging US producers to ship crude overseas. Rotterdam bunker suppliers offer end-month prompt loading on poor demand Weak demand for bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has left suppliers with excess product as the month draws to a close and several are willing to fix very prompt inquiries for 380 CST fuel in a bid to shift fuel, sources said Thursday. IMO 0.5% sulfur cap threatens fuel oil arbitrage shipments Traders expect the fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore to be one of the first casualties of tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020. Marine fuel sulfur cap to raise costs; ban non-compliant ships: Maersk Sulfur restrictions could jack up fuel costs by $50-60 billion yearly. Singapore advances Tuas Terminal plans, MPA inks deals to enhance maritime hub status When fully developed by 2040s, the terminal will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually. Debunkering requests at regional ports seen rising after Singapore off-spec issues Specification issues have led to tight availability of the finished 380 CST bunker fuel grade. Dutch competition watchdog abandons bunker cartel investigation "Although we established that there was consultation on price agreements in the period 2011-14, this did not lead to cartel formation." Veritas receives more samples of bunker fuel in Singapore with low flashpoint The deliveries were made by multiple suppliers between April 16 and 18. South Korean refiners shy away from Libyan crude oil Libya's output has recently been cut by 80,000 b/d after an attack on its export pipeline supplying the Es Sider oil terminal earlier in April. Bunkering set to dominate small-scale LNG landscape on tighter environment rules Switching to LNG is slow, but once the tipping point is crossed, it would be a long term solution, SLNG CEO John Ng 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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