BRIEFS

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14 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

August 29, 2018

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CSP H1 net profit up 70pc excluding one-offs, revenues soar 80pc to US$495m Cosco receives China-built 20,000 TEU box ship to serve Asia-Europe trade OOCL cancels more sailings to meet slowdown after Chinese National Day Britain and China pave way for post-Brexit free trade agreement talks NYK joins Toyokoh to use laser to reduce steel corrosion on ships New automated gate at JNPT looks set to drive up productivity K+N forms JV with Sincero to expand automotive logistics business in China ASL Airlines inaugurates first freighter flight to Europe from Urumqi DHL Express obtains its 300th TAPA security certification Dachser USA sets up new office in Detroit to target US automotive

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Chennai Port all set to berth VLCC First-ever Roll-On operation executed at Adani Hazira Port by Total Movements VOC Port extends free storage period for movement of laden ex-im containers by rail CONCOR commences container operations at Sukhpur PFT Free trade zones unintentionally fostering growth in counterfeit goods trafficking, says report MoU signed for Indore-Manmad new railway line project Pandit Arvind Parikh & K. M. Sheth to grace MALA 2018

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Exhaust emission control systems for China Celebrating 40th anniversary of Propeller Club Basel Hermes joins Seko network Delta Cargo introduces self-service kiosks 50 cheers for Evergreen Russian rolling stock for South America Drewry's assessment of global container throughput positive New HGVs for more independence US class I railroad to increase port service New president is Born Swedish Club on weak footing in H1/2018 Once more "encouraging" FTK growth in Asia «Curiosity of the day» GDP certificate for Panalpina in Bogota From China to Russia the intermodal way Cosco Shipping Ports in good shape Ceva Logistics empowered by Dell veteran Kochi airport reopening today

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AUGUST 28, 2018
How cash strategies of tanker and bulker owners diverged Ore Italia, one of Vale's former Valemaxes, IMO 9572331 Hong Kong container terminals must collaborate to protect its leading port hub's status Stable macroeconomic environment and higher freight rates boost Ningbo Marine profit Slow steaming not necessarily a sulphur cap saviour China eyes more Iraqi crude Chemical tanker Pantelena was hijacked, captain says Baltic Exchange relationship with panellist brokers under strain Artist's impression of the transhipment project

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Now OOCL switches services to Southampton, as Felixstowe delays drag on DP World's 'one-stop shop' ambition via purchase of Unifeeder is 'a risky strategy' Cabotage relief boosts transhipment in India, but boxes are empty, claim critics Mark Rollinson to take over as Dachser UK MD as Nick Lowe steps down US-China trade war may kill WTO - a good thing? Dover still unprepared for a no-deal Brexit

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AUGUST 28, 2018
West of England P&I Club warns of spreading fuel contamination Dometic partners with Habitat for Humanity Speedcast to acquire Globecomm Rolls-Royce nets equipment order for fish farm, wellboat Dellner to introduce new braking system at SMM 2018 DNV GL launches new Shore Monitoring module for Navigator Port Gibdock completes BWTS refit on German bulk carrier

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Voters will miss flavourless tomatoes if Brexit obstructs UK ports With just seven months to go before Brexit day, it beggars belief that ports still have not been told what... Leaked audit lifts lid on ship lending at NordLB Two-thirds of $14bn book revealed as non-performing, with credit documentation based on 'extremely weak data', loans go unmonitored and annual... Pioneer Marine is optimistic after posting profit Fleet size rises to 19 vessels as company makes a $1.1m profit after a $1.9m loss a year earlier British marine tech venture eyes government cash pot Partners to tap Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, which has funnelled £1.7bn into high-tech British industry to date, including 'Boaty McBoatface'... Navios Holdings appoints new chief operating officer Mr Bryan will begin work in February 2019 Alarm raised over fuel contamination cases Efforts to contain issue should be commended but is it enough to thwart dumping of off-specification material into the marine... Grangemouth takes delivery of third crane Multi-million dollar box crane is part of a major investment programme to increase handling capacity and service for customers Avance Gas's losses deepen but hope springs from US exports LPG tanker owner consider using scrubbers or LPG as bunker fuel to meet the IMO 2020 marine fuel rules Keystone Law hires maritime specialist Philippe Ruttley Leading maritime competition lawyer moves on from Ince & Co Gunvor halts Rotterdam low-sulphur refinery project The company attributes the decision to price environment and other economic factors Transpacific peak season may be short-lived Hopes that a peak-season boost may help container lines turn a profit this year may be overly optimistic Dynagas secures charter extension from Yamal LNG The vessel was delivered to the project after a five-year special survey and drydocking in Singapore Fincantieri extends co-operation with China Fincantieri chief executive Giuseppe Bono says the MoU is a further recognition of the company's decision to access the market... Flex LNG bets on fleet growth as losses persist New chief executive Øystein M Kalleklev is confident the four newbuilds on order will help Flex's predicament Daily Briefing Shell to gain full control of India's Hazira LNG terminal \| Oldendorff signs 25-year transhipment project with Vietnam \| China's... Oldendorff signs 25-year transhipment project with Vietnam Coal will mainly be transported to the northern Vietnamese province from the Indonesian ports of Balikpapan, Samarinda, Adang Bay, Muara... Shell to gain full control of India's Hazira LNG terminal On top of the terminal deal, Total will sell 500,000 tonnes of LNG per year to Shell over the next five... Noble restructuring approved by shareholders Noble chairman Paul Brough says it is critical for the company to complete the restructuring as soon as possible

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Stalled BNSF's LA-LB port facility gets push forward Mexico truck shippers brace for rule-driven capacity tightening CMI Energy's megaload generator delivery a logistics feat Technology offers container lines path to reclaim value offering More Indian ports cutting dwell times via efficiency programs More Hong Kong terminal collaboration urged to boost competitiveness

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Jaxport records highest volume for July Florida-based port says its Asian container volumes continue to 'show significant growth'. NIT sets up branch in Germany Finnish shipbuilding company opens NIT Naval Interior Teams outlet in Wismar to support local projects, sales and service. Chembulk expands board with industry veterans Leaders with Genco Shipping & Trading and Maersk join US owner's board of directors. Qatar to deepen Iranian shipping links Iran's ports agency says mutual trade will increase after Arab blockade. Gunvor halts low-sulphur refinery upgrade Market conditions blamed for decision to ice Rotterdam work. Croatian yard workers take strike to capital Buses loaded with Uljanik employees descend on Zagreb. Aspo targets share sale to fund fleet deal Bulker owner ESL's parent says takeover of AtoB@C will need directed issue. Late delivery by seller behind arrest of bulk carrier Alkar Trust Buyers claim they took action after waiting to take delivery of an open-hatch ship they bought last October US tug and barge owner Bouchard celebrates 100 years Famed rock band Chicago performs during anniversary event for Melville, New York-based tug and barge owner Probe begins into Greek bulker's propeller loss Australia's AMSA says incident involving Glyfada I "extremely uncommon." Fincantieri and CSSC extend cooperation Italian and Chinese yard groups to examine more tie-ups. TT-Line sued over prize polo pony deaths Australian ferry owner facing negligence suit after 16 animals died crossing Bass Strait. Expanding Tufton Oceanic Assets reveals $3m profit UK shipowner targets cash raise for more boxships, LPGCs and tanker buys after reporting first financial figures since IPO. SD Standard Drilling ready to enjoy upturn PSV investment company turns a profit in second quarter as it expects North Sea recovery. Deputy PM wants Fincantieri to rebuild Genoa bridge Luigi Di Maio says reconstruction should be carried out under state control. Island Offshore to carry out Titanic expedition Owner's OSV to help carry out first manned survey of famous wreck since 2005. IM Skaugen changes name ahead of delisting Restructuring LNG carrier player becomes IMSK as it prepares to exit Oslo exchange. Loss grows at Avance Gas as rates fall Norwegian VLGC owner blames weaker US exports and global fleet growth. Flex LNG looks to tighter market to boost profit John Fredriksen LNGC start-up cuts loss but calls first six months unsatisfactory. Reduced impairments help MMA Offshore trim full-year losses Aussie owner says broader oil and gas market has improved, despite prolonged downturn in OSV market. DSME set to battle Sembcorp Marine for Rosebank FPSO South Korean yard looks to make up for losing out to Singapore rival on Johan Castberg floater. Shell takes control at India's Hazira LNG regasification terminal Deal also sees UK energy major agree to buy 500,000t of gas per annum from Total over next five-years.

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Summit Partners acquires MercuryGate Global growth equity investor Summit Partners Tuesday announced the acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a leading independent provider of SaaS-based transportation management system solutions. USDA rolling out aid for farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will put into action a plan to help farmers who are experiencing financial harm from countries, particularly China, which are responding to U.S. import tariffs with retaliatory tariffs of their own. NCBFAA, AfA: Partial data would help Transmittal of partial data by freight forwarders for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program could help the agencies' targeting process, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (NCBFAA) of America and Airforwarders Association (AfA) said in comments after CBP published an interim final rule (IF Jaxport box volumes up 17 percent Jaxport handled nearly 97,250 TEUs in July, an increase of 17 percent from July 2017, the port announced Tuesday. Talking Trade with Congressman Lowenthal Congressman Alan Lowenthal fervently believes that efficient freight transportation infrastructure improves both the national economy and environment. The Adam Smith Project recently caught up with the congressman to discuss his legislative endeavors. Commentary: An 'encouraging sign' The international trade community was abuzz yesterday over President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States had come to terms with Mexico on a new bilateral trade agreement the administration hopes will replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trump hailed the announcement as "a big day for trade, a big day for our country," but skeptics pointed out that it Narvar snags $30 million in funding Narvar, a fast-growing tech company that strives to help retailers better engage with customers after they make online purchases, has garnered $30 million in a Series C funding round, led by venture capital firm Accel. Soil pipe dumped on U.S. market The Commerce Department has determined that Chinese exporters of cast iron soil pipe are dumping their products on the U.S. market at less than fair value. Duties set for Chinese steel wheels The Commerce Department has determined that Chinese exporters of certain steel wheels to the U.S. receive preferential export subsidies from the Chinese government.

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AUGUST 28, 2018
Crude settles lower but bullish tenor remains Crude futures settled slightly softer Tuesday, although analysts do not think the recent bullish trend supported by news Monday the US and Mexico signed a new trade agreement is over Sinopec will not fully halt US, Iran crude purchases Sinopec says it will not halt purchases of US and Iranian crude barrels despite geopolitical pressures Crude loadings deferred within UK's September Brent program: sources Several cargoes of the UK North Sea's Brent crude have been deferred to later dates within next month's loading program Greek seafarers to strike Monday, hitting maritime operations: union Greece's Panhellenic Seafarers' Union is planning a 24-hour strike Monday China produces first fuel oil through blending in Zhejiang FTZ China's oil storage and transportation company Sinochem-Xingzhong Oil Staging, or Zhoushan, has become the first in the eastern Zhejiang province's free trade zone to produce fuel oil by blending two different imported oils PetroChina receives second Iranian crude shipment via Myanmar terminal The shipment comes at a time when refiners in the rest of Asia are starting to back off from business with Tehran ahead of the November 4 deadline. Japan's METI minister says up to refiners to decide on Iran oil imports US sanctions on Iran's oil customers resume November 4 and could remove up to 1 million b/d of global oil supply. Singapore-listed Noble Group set to restructure business, plans vessels disposals Noble separately also said that it planned to dispose two wholly owned Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier vessels. FUTURES: Crude higher on expected US stock draw, Iran sanctions

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

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