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BRIEFS

September 28, 2018

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Shippers slam liner companies' fuel surcharges UK freight forwarders up in arms over sulphur surcharge Container lines co-operate to boost Med-US East Coast services AmFELS builds box ships for Matson and LNG-fueled vessels for Pasha Box volume at Rotterdam up 6pc but total throughput dips 2pc Hutchison Ports Pakistan sets new box handling record India's state ports loose out to cheaper private ports on transshipments APAC airlines post 4.2pc rise in cargo traffic in August FTA welcomes UK government's Brexit 'no-deal notice' for aviation Swissport leases 36,000 sq ft cargo warehouse at London Heathrow

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Bahri celebrates Saudi National Day in Mumbai Lines in strategic cooperation to enhance Mediterranean-US East Coast service More action needed with regard to cyber security in shipping, shows survey Senior appointments at Britannia Maritime Consultants First consignment of non-basmati rice to be shipped to China today Mumbai Port observing Swachhata Hi Seva programme Abu Dhabi Ports showcases KIZAD Logistics City at FIATA World Congress in New Delhi Tariff hike to support domestic manufacturing: FIEO President

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Debt burden entails risks Aurizon to enhance rail monitoring Arpin picks move coordinator New baby for World Fuel Services Kazakhstan and China plan e-commerce trade Fercam steps up trade fair business Swissport snaps up Apron Stuttgart Final bow for two Swiss logisticians Ukrainian Railways to revamp locomotive fleet Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Meerane RWI container handling index marking time Belgians to exit Asia First flying B777 making final touchdown "Curiosity of the Day" Watco expands to Queensland Arkas enlarging West African offering Kerry promotes Kenny Europa goes north

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Fairplay to cease publication Fledgling project carrier dship secures more MPP resales Taiwan Navigation unfazed by US-China trade war After decades of pioneering spirit, IM Skaugen overwhelmed by two setbacks IRISL transfers vessels to Chinese ally ECSA challenges NGOs' claim that EU has adequate ship recycling capacity Sanoyas Shipbuilding ends three-year order drought

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Felixstowe box congestion spreads to Southampton, just in time for Xmas rush Cargo-friendly Brescia Airport unveils ambitions to become major Italian hub THE and Ocean alliances team up for Mediterranean-US east coast service Pharma the star performer for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half H&M interim profits hit by blip in supply chain from new logistics system Cheap labour still diverting Indian logistics players from new technology Dachser makes changes at the top as it strengthens Asia network Retire, 'Yoda' is to, while Jansen Stafford takes over at Cathay Pacific cargo

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
ABS grants AIP to innovative Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module NYK containership gets next generation bridge World Maritime Day: Mercy Ships recognizes role of maritime volunteers VIDEO: High Speed Transfers order second Damen Fast Crew Supplier ABB technologies will help Nobiskrug superyacht meet IMO Tier III Barillec to equip LNG hybrid dredge

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
US ports continue rapid volume growth Greater volume of traffic caused by strong consumer demand and the upcoming holiday season, says ports spokesperson Capital places aframax order with Daehan Company signs with South Korean yard for scrubber-equipped vessels for delivery on cusp of 2020 emissions deadline Pacific Basin CEO joins Ardmore board Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner joins US-listed chemical and product tanker company's board of directors Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners revealed IMC founder Frank Tsao honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary career and the pivotal role... Engine operation in a low-sulphur environment Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd's... NovaAlgoma and Döhle unveil new MPP and mini-grabber pool The joint venture, which is expected to start next month, will comprise 26 vessels, including 13 MPP vessels and 13... IM Skaugen successor facing liquidation Third generation owner Morits Skaugen pens bitter letter to shareholders, hitting out at former allies BIMCO fast-tracks sulphur cap compliance clause There are still several unknowns to factor into the transition to low-sulphur marine fuels, says BIMCO Owners demand 2050 GHG strategy clarity Containership and ferry owners question how the 2008 baseline used in the preliminary strategy can be measured Viewpoint: Costing compliance The shipping industry, in its compulsory requirements for environmental compliance, is facing a dramatic across-the-board increase in operational costs Atlantic Basin faces compliant fuel shortages in 2020 Fearnleys' analyst believes that tanker trade driven by arbitrage could even out regional imbalances in HFO and compliant fuels post-2020 Zim and MSC join forces on India-Mediterranean trade The vessel-sharing agreement between Zim and Mediterranean Shipping Co will start from the second half of October Owners will face higher P&I costs after soft 2019, Gallagher warns With hull cover now rising at Lloyd's, prospects grow for a marine insurance double whammy in the medium term Daily Briefing Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability \| Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping \| Dirty... IMO rules 'fantastic' for LNG demand LNG carrier owners are riding on the back of expectations of greater demand for LNG in coming years because of... Qatar reveals plans to boost LNG capacity to 110m tonnes a year The new mega plant will produce about 32m tonnes per annum of LNG

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Detention re-enters US truck driver work rules debate Low-sulfur fuel prices won't be clear to BCOs until early to mid-2019 Ocean reefer rate increases forecast to keep outpacing dry prices Europe's busiest ports search for answers to barge congestion Fearing no-deal Brexit, Europe shippers add buffer stocks

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Aegean president to leave, Mercuria man joins board Aegean Marine's COO Kostas Polydakis will fulfill the remaining duties of departing president Jonathan McIlroy. Mackey confirms Scorpio scrubber programme More than 100 vessels to see modifications, but company is acting with "heavy heart," COO maintains. ICBC Leasing wins $17m ruling against Chinese shipowner Higher bunker prices and weak spot market pushes Sea Tank into slump Market picks up as Nord/LB moves to offload MPP fleet Interest in German bank's decision to sell loans on 40 ships may signal light at end of the tunnel for smaller multipurpose vessels Singapore 'needs more company headquarters' Shipping banks bemoan lack of clarity on green standards Sohmen-Pao: shipping is brilliant if you don't mind poor returns Grindrod chief unfazed by halving of share price since IPO 'We've only just listed. We're comfortable where we are,' Wade says FSRU decision is just a bump in the road for Gunvor juggernaut Bangladesh gas import project is left in limbo, but trader has plenty more irons in the fire, including a growing interest in owning ships Confidence is a fragile thing in these uncertain times Despite slowly improving fundamentals in dry bulk and container sectors, overall confidence in the business outlook remains paper-thin after a decade of setbacks Massive debt and oversupply 'will cripple OSV owners for years' The vast majority of Norwegian offshore shipowners are saddled with too much debt, while all of them face a market with too many vessels, Norwegian analyst says Maritime Asset Partners emerges as Teekay financier Transaction with New York-listed tanker owner means financier has passed $100m milestone Outgoing IUMI president warns against 'unthinkable' loss scenarios Shippers react as more container lines talk fuel surcharges Shippers blast implementation from 2019 and call for wider use of scrubbers MSC fixes bargain rate neopanamax trio Bargain basement relet signals hefty loss for rival carrier IRISL containership quartet emerges under Turkish control Istanbul Denizcilik said to own and manage Iranian liner company's largest boxships Gastech forum notches up notable firsts in Barcelona First KC-1 LNG newbuilds set to undergo repairs Designer, shipyard and charterer start legal action over technical issues found on first vessels fitted with new South Korean-designed containment system Owners bid for EDP's LNG carrier charter H-Energy may enter shipping market for next LNG deal Gail eyes next move as it assesses LNG ship needs MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Would-be partners concoct pioneering plan using converted LNG carrier and existing powership to supply gas to Mozambique As nightmare fades, sector can dare to dream of better times Dragon star helms maiden voyage of model aframax Theo Paphitis is building on his shipping credentials with his appointment as chancellor of one of the UK's leading maritime training centres Zissimatos-led Swiss Carriers linked to Maersk tanker Shipowner said to have bought Chinese-built vessel in second acquisition since his re-emergence Zodiac Maritime's tanker swoop signs off $690m Toisa fleet sale Eyal Ofer-led company buys final six ships from Callimanopulos fleet, closing book on potentially market-moving disposal Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges Newbuilding order is second deal for Greek shipowner's Capital Maritime this year Faerder shifts suezmax order to Daehan Turid Sorensen-led company's Chevron-backed deal is potentially worth $248m, but casts doubt on earlier order Neda and Premuda take cut in LR2 charter rates Opec 2020 vision bodes well for tanker owners The oil cartel's medium-term forecast shows a spike in crude trades due to the IMO 2020 rules, boosting tanker owners when scrapping activity is expected to stay strong Marinakis and NYK Line lock new VLCCs into charters Teekay LNG Partners exits suezmax sector with tanker sales Capital VLCC released by South Korean court Greek owner threatens significant counterclaim for 'wrongful arrest', while SK Shipping pursues charter dispute in High Court in London Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels Sea Gate Navigation buys third Japanese cape in nine months Stefanou brothers' firm emerges as second busiest secondhand capesize buyer in Greece this year Carnival beats estimates, but profit estimates slump High fuel prices and a strong dollar sink fourth-quarter estimate, dampening share price. Low in sulphur but high in price? ASBA speaker says complaint fuel should be in ample supply, but tanker panelists take aim at cost and quality issues. dship Carriers adds two more newbuildings German owner will take delivery of MPP Eco Traders in 2019. Ardmore beefs up boardroom with CEO pair Pacific Basin's Mats Berglund and Carisbrooke's Helen Tveitan de Jong join the board. Malaviya Twenty fetches $1.1m at auction Crew likely to recover unpaid wages after PSV sold in UK. Qingdao Port International gets a new president Scorpio will say 'yes' to scrubbers Emanuele Lauro-led group is about to make a major bet on sulphur-compliance technology after some publicly stated misgivings only three months ago. Fourth tanker crewman arrested in Korea Probe continues into alleged unauthorised departure of Russian ship. Tanker market will reach balance in 2020, BTIG analyst says Euronav the top pick in Greg Lewis' first basket of tanker stocks. SCI mulls investment in $551m FSRU project Indian owner could take a piece of MOL and Swan Energy's LNG action. DCC Bulk Transport liquidated in Singapore Bulker operating arm of DCC Maritime and Greece's Halkias group being wound up. Zim and MSC strengthen alliance Liner duo team up on Mediterranean to Indian sub-continent trade. Sovcomflot IPO put on the back burner Privatisation no longer being actively discussed, according to federal assets management agency. VLGC spot rates jump on rising volumes Hunter keeps optional VLCC trio in its sights Oslo-listed tanker newcomer gives itself an extra month to decide on DSME newbuildings. PSV rates spike as utilisation peaks North Sea numbers averaging their highest level for four years. Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Eidesvik stretches Equinor PSV deals Norwegian owner keeps supply ships with oil major through to 2020. Uljanik Plovidba wins debt discount on MRs Credit Suisse and other lenders agree to refinancing of tankers after months of talks. Qatar to expand LNG production facilities Wood Mackenzie: Economies of scale make what is already the most competitive new LNG project worldwide even cheaper Alliances consolidate Med-US East Coast services Yang Ming says industry initiative will result in "increased service quality and efficiency". Bumi Armada names new chief financial officer Savy ends two year stint as top finance executive at Malaysian FPSO specialist. India winds down Iranian crude imports Indian refiners have not placed orders for Iranian crude for November as US sanctions loom. Knutsen Offshore to charter two suezmaxes Norwegian tanker owner will order two ships for the deal with Equinor.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Products settle at four-week highs amid strong demand A robust demand outlook and a bullish decline refinery utilization supported products futures, which settled at four-week highs on Thursday ARA fuel oil stocks build 21% on week, but tight October expected Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 21% to 1.372 million mt in the seven days to Wednesday, but the backwardation on the 3.5% sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge curve remains pronounced ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise to 6-month high on difficult barge transport Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 0.8% on the week to 2.911 million mt in the week ended September 26 Interview: Pemex's CEO expects FID for four new fields in 2019 Mexico's state oil company Pemex expects to make a final investment decision (FID) and begin development of its Ixachi, Pokche, Xikin, and Suuk discoveries in 2019 Ecuador's Napo July crude exports fall 25% on month; Oriente up 17% Exports of Ecuadorean heavy-sour Napo crude fell 25% in July to around 4 million barrels, down from 5.4 million barrels in June Iran sanctions could spur oil to $100/b: Standard Chartered's Horsnell Sanctions against Iran could contribute to a "nasty gap" in the market at year-end, with oil prices potentially reaching $100/b TRADER NOTE: Bunker supplier Aegean appoints new CEO McIlroy will be replaced by Kostas Polydakis, previously the company's chief operating officer. Tanker owner Union Maritime orders scrubbers for up to 16 vessels Union Maritime has ordered scrubbers for up to 16 of its vessels Gibraltar bunker operations in Aug at lowest since March: Port Authority The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 463 in August, the lowest since March and down from 504 in July FUTURES: Crude shrugs off US stockbuild, rising on supply concerns TRADER NOTE: Trefoil Trading bunker trader leaves, new operator joins External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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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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