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September 27, 2018

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Maersk's new surcharge to recover US$2b costs from 2020 sulphur cap CMA CGM levies US$160 per TEU to cover extra costs for sulphur cap Maersk containership detained in Tunisia APL's new Eagle Express X service keeps to service guarantees HK delegation heads to Washington to protect special trade status Vinalines launches second IPO offering remaining 480m shares Pirates nab 12 seamen on board Swiss ship in Nigerian waters HKIA's air cargo returns to growth in August handling 431,000 tonnes Singapore Airlines offers THRUCOOL for pharma shipments Ethiopian and Western Global seek to transport US mail to Africa

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Autonomous & remotely operated ship guideline released FWC 2018 inaugurated in Delhi in the presence of 1,200 delegates from 130 countries & across India Liberia calls for early reporting on 2020-compliant fuel availability Maersk implements new guidelines on dangerous goods stowage MOL conducts onboard test of new technology with Rolls Royce MSC & ZIM announce a new cooperation on the India Subcontinent-East Mediterranean trade India's goods exports seen growing at a fast pace First consignment of natural river sand lands at Kamarajar Port Port Congestion Surcharge in Shuwaikh, Kuwait Dedicated train with 90 TEUs flagged off from ICD-Sahnewal to Pipavav Port INSTC to boost international trade & logistics business: Commerce Secretary Finance Minister launches MSME web portal Business confidence index hits record high Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum in Pune on Oct. 13 to be graced by leading dignitaries, prominent shippers, LSPs & delegates

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Rickenbacker plays the tune NSW planning for the long haul Uniting for Eurasian high-speed corridor New project manager in Lubeck Network for unwieldy goods Port Said new location of BDP Defying the typhoons Pharma logistics specialists debating in Brussels Delivering 28,000 loads per annum across entire UK Davies Turner adds more apprentices Increase expected in October Liberia registry appeals to IMO about sulphur cap "Curiosity of the Day" Champ supports Philippine "Women in Business" KN listed on SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index Swissterminal files complaint against Gateway Basel Nord Arcelor Mittal exporting via Dunkirk Hupac augments intermodal network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
IMSK CEO: Decade-long decline, Teekay split caused downfall Shipping told to widen investor base to succeed on stock markets Faerder linked to Suezmax orders for Chevron DCC Bulk Transport bankrupt after rosy start

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maersk issues new rules for stowage of dangerous goods on its box ships Shippers want 'a market approach' dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharges E-commerce boom driving demand and investment in Asian warehousing Market Insight: Damco - has the latest revamp broken APMM's 'beating heart'? Air freight making inroads into India's e-commerce market India could become a beneficiary of the US-China trade spat Half-hour UK customs delays could 'bankrupt one in 10 firms' South African Airways denies cargo division sale rumour Kerry Logistics promotes Kenny Rutgersson as MD Sweden

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
VIDEO: BMT develops new water taxi designs for Hong Kong Mexican national charged in fishing boat crew member murder MacGregor equipment picked for eight HMD feeder ship newbuilds International Seaways to install scrubbers on seven VLCCs Skangas joins SEA\LNG coalition Maersk implements new guidelines for dangerous goods stowage

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Lloyd's List Global Awards 2018 With the business of shipping more complex and costly than it has ever been, innovators are being singled out for... Dirty data delays digital dreams Digitalisation may offer reduced costs greater efficiencies for container shipping, however an unwillingness to share quality data or even agree... Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability New paper calls on IMO to prod states to provide information on availability of new fuels 'well in advance' of... GasLog Partners collects cash to fuel growth The company expects to use the funds for future acquisitions from GasLog Ltd IMO's Lim calls for collaboration on decarbonisation Secretary-general Kitack Lim lauds industry support but warns collaboration with governments will be necessary for the development of new technologies Tariff war can hurt transpacific trade badly, analysts warn Trade war will also encourage reshoring and near-shoring, which is the worst news for container shipping Zodiac emerges as winner of Toisa tanker six-pack Ofer-led shipowner has tendered the winning offer , said to be about $280m, for the six newbuilding tankers put up... Hafnia hires Glencore unit for fuel purchases By using a digital platform, Hafnia can track fuel quality more easily Regulation is flexible to change, says IMO Frederick Kenney explains a delay before 2020 is not procedurally possible, but notes that all of the IMO's regulation allows... Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping Iran's oil customers are already calling a halt to tanker trades as the US continues to exert pressure on all... LNG carrier spot rates surge as market tightens With the sharp decline in tonnage availability, rates are poised for a further upsurge as charterers continue to seek more... Maersk amends dangerous cargo stowage rule in wake of Honam Maersk evaluated 3,000 United Nations hazardous materials classification numbers to produce its new set of stowage guidelines Brexit border delays could bankrupt 10% of UK firms, survey claims The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply survey found that a failure to reach a deal with the European Union... Asia-Europe trade feels strain amid Brexit and carriers' vessel ordering spree Weakening import demand from the UK and Germany, coupled with fast-growing ultra-large tonnage supply, overshadows Asia-Europe trade prospects The Alliance and Ocean Alliance members join forces on the transatlantic The enhanced service, subject to regulatory approval, is scheduled to be launched in December Daily Briefing Maersk rebuffs 'profiteering' claims \| Carriers must share 2020 fuel cost increases, conference told \| ESC calls for 'dialogue' over... 2M rivals look to capitalise on Asia-Europe withdrawals CMA CGM has increased its pricing competition on the trade in a bid to grow market share twofold, according to... Supply chains can benefit from better data sharing, says OECD Mistrust and lack of co-ordination among actors with different roles in the supply chain threaten to derail information sharing benefits

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
LTL shippers pressured to digitize bill of lading NY-NJ moves toward interoperable chassis pool with new IEP No drayage capacity impact from California law affecting shipper liability US intermodal peak delayed, tariffs could be to blame Maersk changes dangerous cargo stowage following Honan fire Return of freighter fleet eases trans-Pacific air cargo pressure

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Robbers attack ships in Asia A bulker and an LPG carrier were targeted in the last week, says ReCAAP report. Tough road ahead to meet 2050 decarbonisation goals While current technologies are sufficient to meet the IMO's interim emission targets in 2030, cutting GHS by half from the 2008 level before 2050 requires much more effort, according to senior shipping officials. New mini-bulker and MPP pool giant formed Peter Dohle and NovaAlgoma join forces to create the world's largest mini-grabber pool. Carnival spends $75m per year on energy efficiency US cruiseship giant has looked into decarbonised future by investing in emission reduction technologies, according to a company official. Solstad Farstad wins two-year Qatar PSV charter OSV giant says Far Swan is switching from Australia this month. IMO mindful of burden on owners amid decarbonisation drive Kitack Lim says action plans now in focus ahead of the next MEPC session but admits financially distressed owners may need relief. S&P affirms Britannia P&I's A rating Agency likes the look of club's capital buffer and "exceptional" liquidity. Tortoise shells out $53m for GasLog Partners stake Andrew Orekar-led partnership sells 2.25 million shares to US investment advisor. New Celestyal Cruises CEO appoints top team Greek owner's boss Chris Theophilides promotes from within. Slack tanker market turned Tsakos tepid on "big-ish" fleet deal New York-listed owner also fearful of politician flipping script on scrubber story, CFO says. Buss and IDEA form offshore joint venture German and French companies team up for wind farm and port logistics. Drones to police Norwegian shipping emissions Maritime authority to check exhausts with a little help from its flying friends. Nord/LB to axe 1,250 jobs Redundancies will lead to 2018 loss as talks with new investors continue. Nordea pulls plug on IMSK CEO opens up on his frustration after refinancing talks with Nordea syndicate fail and liquidation looms IMSK's MAN claims to continue with third-party help Cash-strapped owner still pursuing $20m in engine performance row. Skaugen: small-scale LNG plan was ahead of its time IMSK boss believes others can benefit from company's pioneering work. Chinese link removes cloud from IRISL newbuilding quartet Four boxship newbuildings ordered by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and anchored following delivery this year are set to begin trading under a new identity. The 14,500-teu quartet have been idle since leaving Hyundai Heavy Industries this summer as new sanctions from Donald Trump's administration threw their further into doubt. Now the ships have been transferred to new ownership, have EGD pumps $20m into Klaveness Combination Carriers Norway's EGD Shipholding is expanding its cooperation with the Torvald Klaveness group in Oslo by investing $20m in Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC). The Bergen-based company that includes EGD Shipholding took about 44% of this week's $45m private placement by KCC. As TradeWinds reported, the share issue, handled by Clarksons Platou Securities, fell short of its $70m target. Klaveness raise Captain Tsakos opens maritime high school on the island of Chios The Maria Tsakos Foundation assembled scores of dignitaries on the Greek island of Chios in September to celebrate the opening of its groundbreaking maritime educational facility. Students and dignitaries honour Maria's memory The Tsakos Enhanced Education Nautical School (Teens) is Greece's first vocational, non-profit maritime high school. It aims to provide seagoing education to 15 to 17-yea Bimco fast-tracks 2020 bunker clauses Association looks into cost-sharing and compliance as fuel deadline approaches. Zodiac Maritime zeroes in on six modern tankers Eyal Ofer-led company has accelerated the renewal of its tanker fleet with the purchase of former Toisa vessels. Maersk tightens up guidelines after Honam fire Dangerous cargoes will no longer be stowed next to accommodation or propulsion areas. Iranian tankers trickier to track as sanctions near Bloomberg says 10 VLCCs have not transmitted an AIS signal for at least a week. MOL and Rolls-Royce trial new AI system Ferry fitted with equipment to detect debris and other obstacles. FSL Trust ends legal action against Alan Hatton Singapore shipowner and its ex-CEO "amicably" resolve claim and counterclaim with settlement. ADS Crude Carriers wins first VLCC charters Third tanker delivered as Front Page heads to West Africa as FSO. Gallagher warns P&I clubs over 'blood bath' Broker tells clubs the good times are over as 'sharks' circle, threatening to wreak havoc on their balance sheets Falling Asia-Europe rates threaten boxship margins Latest slump in world's largest container shipping trade has led to some operators looking to redress the supply-demand balance Moody's affirms PSA rating despite trade war threat Ratings agency points to port operators' strong support from government-backed investment fund. Southeast Asian products imports decline in rare reversal Volumes into Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines down between 10% to 20% year-to-date. Vopak to boost marine gasoil capacity ahead of IMO 2020 Singapore storage facility to be expanded to enable storage of more low-sulphur fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Maritime History Notes: Last American passenger ships CBP outlines ACE enhancements on deck Emerging technology rule forthcoming from BIS FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications 'Malicious Russian cyber actors' put on Entity List Walmart deploying blockchain to track leafy greens Freight moves between U.S., neighbors up 13.5 percent Jefferies taking Association of American Railroads reins Long Beach OKs $870 million for on-dock rail work

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Bears prevail in wake of US inventory build The oil complex settled lower on Wednesday after a sharp drop in refinery utilization and an unexpected increase in crude stocks last week Soaring crude prices dent European product cracks Surging outright crude prices are piling pressure on refining margins as oil product values lag behind the rise Trump takes hard line on Iran, fueling SPR oil sale speculation US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects full compliance when sanctions on Iran's oil customers go back into force on November 5 Istanbul bunker fuel premium to Piraeus elevated on tight availability The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the nearby port of Piraeus in Greece is expected to remain higher than normal Russia may fully reverse production cut of 300,000 b/d this month: energy minister Russia may be back to producing at its October 2016 level this month, energy minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday USGC-Singapore HSFO arbitrage open on paper, but no one cashing in When the USGC fuel oil market is at this large of a discount to Singapore, traders in the US normally swoop in, but traders and brokers said there have been no rumblings of any company looking to take advantage TRADER NOTE: Litasco's 2020 project manager joins BP FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks lose 8.5% on week as residues slump S Korean bunker premiums drop to 2-month low, but demand to improve in Q4 FUTURES: Crude stable to lower on surprise US crude stock build Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Singapore 380 CST HSFO hit 46-month high on higher crude, tightening supply Trading houses face tough spot markets, growing competition from NOCs, Vitol says Commodity trading houses are facing tough competition from the trading arms of national oil companies and challenging conditions in spot markets Shanghai bunker premiums dip to 3-month of $19.92/mt on robust selling The spread between Shanghai delivered 380 CST bunker fuel and Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments hit a 3-month low at $19.92/mt on Tuesday

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

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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