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BRIEFS

April 2, 2020

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Maersk seafarer in Ningbo hospital tests positive for Covid-19 Kerry Logistics profit soars 55pc to US$488m, as sales rise 8pc Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping to spend US$119m on four new bulkers Steps taken to ensure Panama Canal remains open amid pandemic APM Terminals Barcelona is still up and running, no delays Port of Virginia expedites distribution of Covid-19 test kits Shipping containers to house intensive care units for coronavirus patients Port of Oslo to receive 3 electric Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes in 2021 Airfreight traffic may shrink by one-fifth in 2020: IATA US offers financial lifeline to airlines in exchange for an ownership stake Polar Air Cargo appoints Network Cargo as Canada GSA

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New Eurasian rail service launched Red Sea Gateway opens a new chapter Fruit producer thanks truck drivers ESR adds new logistics facility to Greater Tokyo portfolio Heinrich Grieshaber dies Emirates Skycargo calibrates cargo ops Erontrans to be new partner for 24plus in Poland First delivery of oil in flexitanks completed Kai Althoff to become new CEO at 4flow One Swiss belly to Beijing, two series to New York K Line to adjust previous forecasts "Curiosity of the Day" Kerry Logistics grows despite difficult environment NEE: no tolls for railfreight during the corona crisis Robert Berganus wins key role in contract logistics Night-time closure for traffic on the Rhine More Latin American carriers link the world

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APRIL 1, 2020
Air freight volumes shrinking fast - but there may be a glimmer of hope MSC offers storage in terminal yards to help prevent import congestion at ports Manila terminal chief pleads with owners to collect cargo as reefers pile up Australian dockers' union in quarantine dispute over Chinese box ship 2019 a better year for container lines as rates rose and fuel prices fell Comment: how to keep your customers calm in the coronavirus crisis Four phases of the coronavirus pandemic - or just snakes and ladders Premium access in a war economy - every little helps EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Agility by name and strategy in China

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APRIL 1, 2020
Conrad reports 2019 results and backlog Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. yesterday reported its 2019 results and backlog. The company reported net income of $86,000 and earnings per diluted share of $0.02 for the twelve USCG gives guidance on who is a "marine critical infrastructure worker" The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 11-20) intended to help state and local officials identify essential marine critical infrastructure workers. The MSIB notes that the uninterrupted New low flow rate BWMS wins USCG and IMO type approval France's Bio-UV Group reports that it has received IMO and USCG type approval for its next generation low flow rate ballast water management system range. The Bio-Sea L Easy-to-Fit system had to One-time coal-fired power plant site to be an international hub for offshore wind Over the past 18 months, the transformation of Brayton Point in Somerset, Mass., has reached significant milestones as the landscape shifted from its historic use as a coal-fired power plant to an Social distancing, and more, comes to Sanmar Shipyards Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards, one of the world's leading builder of tugboats, today released some details of the steps it is taking to deal with the problems posed by the coronavirus outbreak. It VIDEO: Ingalls launches LPD 28 Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division launched amphibious transport dock, Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), on March 28. "I am thrilled to get Fort Lauderdale in the water, so we can Restructuring will see Solstad Offshore shed 37 vessels Skudeneshavn, Norway, headquartered Solstad Offshore ASA reported yesterday that a majority of its creditors - including secured lenders, leasing companies, industrial shareholders and key bondholders - have established a common plan to

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APRIL 1, 2020
Weekly briefing: Little cheer for containers, floating storage reignites tanker rates Port groups call for government support to keep trade in essential goods moving amid the coronavirus crisis, but severe disruption... Health crisis raises questions for marine insurers HFW senior associate Matthew Wilmshurst said most of the burden from the virus would fall on insurers' clients Greek shipping ramps up help for nation's medical workers to fight virus As equipment acquired by the Union of Greek Shipowners', the Onassis Foundation, the Prokopiou family and others is flown into... London arbitration sees continued growth 'London remained far out ahead as the venue of choice for international maritime arbitrations,' says LMAA president Dry bulk faces 'inevitable disruptions' China is in a recovery mode right now, dry bulk owners tell Capital Link audience Tanker fleet sees 'once-in-a-generation' opportunities from oil demand shock 'The storage is really kicking off, and this is about to change this market and change 2020 completely' - Frontline... Moody's to review CMA CGM credit rating Capital structure is too weak to maintain current rating unless balance sheet can be recapitalised Citi's Parker says shipping cannot wait for regulators on decarbonisation Citi's veteran shipping chief believes shipping companies should not wait for the IMO to make more rules relating to decarbonisation... Boxship owners face up to falling charter rates Supply-side constraints will benefit non-operating owners when container demand re-emerges from coronavirus slump BIMCO urges stimulus measures to keep shipping afloat Keeping ports and terminal open is critical, says BIMCO's chief shipping analyst Peter Sand during Capital Link's online shipping forum Swedish Club imposes general increase after combined ratio hits 5% 'We have continued to advance during 2019, delivering one of the strongest solvency ratios in marine and P&I,' insists Lars... Shipping in the crosshairs of the EU emission strategy Controls on carbon emissions are likely to extend beyond European shipping companies, EU-flagged vessels and intra-EU voyages Cash remains king in the coronavirus era The last question and answer period of this week's 14th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum was as much about... The Alliance braces for slump in demand Transpacific trade to see largest reduction in services as volumes decline Equipment supply moves from shortage to congestion Deluge of containers heads to Europe and US in face of collapsing demand Vitol grows Singapore bunker business Vitol Bunkers will be in a strong position to provide a seamless 'end to end' delivered bunker supply service in... Daily Briefing Free to read: IMO calls for improved treatment of crews during outbreak \| Coronavirus fallout may derail decarbonisation \| Container... Scrubber boom about to end, says yard executive The deputy head of China's largest shipbuilding group has noted vanishing interest among shipowners for exhaust gas scrubber installations. The... Scrubber cheerleader Scorpio postpones retrofits 'where possible' Some 51 tankers in Scorpio's fleet of 137 product tankers have yet to have scrubbers installed as of March 27... MSC prepares to store cargoes at transhipment hubs Suspension of transit service aims to bring goods closer to final destination Melbourne port workers refuse to unload Cosco containership Industry association Shipping Australia has condemned what it called a 'rogue action', calling it unconscionable One dockworker dies in California while another is hospitalised in Delaware 'The waterfront is a tightly knit community and if a member of that community succumbs, we all share the grief,'... Canada to boost crude oil exports to the US by nearly 1m bpd TC Energy made the announcement as Canada's petroleum industry attempts to weather a massive drop in prices due to demand... Regulator to examine challenges facing US supply chain system 'We know shippers do not have sufficient access to refrigerated containers, ports are facing excess numbers of empties, and terminals... Financiers split on how virus is undermining ship finance Another expectation of the coronavirus fallout is that it will sideline the trend towards putting greater importance on environmental, social...

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APRIL 1, 2020
Shipping executive Jim Amoss dies; led effort to reopen US-China trade Alameda Corridor to make 2020 debt payments despite downgrade: interim CEO Savannah extends truck closures to all Saturdays in April Review clears way for major Vancouver terminal as competing plan persists Heavy transport sector moves big cargo despite market turmoil Mexico's Pacific ports brace for deeper volume declines Blanked April sailings soar as carriers prep for sharp demand drop

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APRIL 1, 2020
DHT Holdings puts six VLCCs onto time charters Fincantieri to draft new business plan amid virus uncertainty Catastrophe scorecard: first quarter sees US-listed shipowners slump 42% Covid-19 toll doubles on chartered ANEK Lines ship Hornbeck Offshore runs out of cash, heads to bankruptcy Floating storage demand for LNG shipping set to rise, Poten says Trafigura and Fredriksen's marine fuel play names Anders Gronborg as CEO Cosco's tanker arm foresees charter compensations for Dalian sanctions Bargain hunters seek silver lining and innovation as S&P market stalls Regulator allows Samherji to drop $217m Eimskip takeover LNG newbuild prices fall as fresh orders grind to a halt Boomsma Shipping signs wind propulsion deal for MPP Norwegian Cruise Lines repatriates 1,000 Filipino crew THE Alliance culls another 20 sailings as virus cuts into demand K Line books $49m impairment loss on investment securities Whatever follows coronavirus, shipping will inevitably change MSC gears up for Chinese recovery with focus on 'essential' cargoes Hoegh LNG floats speedy rival FSRU solution for Cyprus Augustus Maritime turns nickel ore export ban on its head Floating storage picks up even before oil price war officially begins Coronavirus confirmed on Royal Arctic Line newbuilding US Supreme Court draws line under 16 - year Athos I saga Pan Ocean makes break into VLCCs with first newbuild, but will others follow? Open hatch bulker giant Grieg Star cuts losses amid tough markets Frontline's MacLeod: Floating storage opportunity 'generational' Kristian Gerhard Jebsen set to sell more modern tankers as strategy shifts Subsea 7 ditches forecasts due to virus and oil price double whammy Lightship brings in Genco's Sune Fladberg as CEO as it eyes growth Siem Offshore pushes back $1bn debt payments to avoid liquidity crunch Vale warns resumption of lost capacity 'could be slowed' Cruiseship collision sinks Venezuelan warship MOL to 'manage market exposure' in face of Covid-19 threat Vitol acquires Sinanju Tankers in move into Singapore bunker market

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APRIL 1, 2020
No COVID-19 found on CMA CGM Marco Polo French carrier reports entire 500-vessel fleet is free of coronavirus cases. Ocean shipping services continue to deteriorate Canceled sailings surge, schedule reliability sinks and import demand evaporates. SeaCube CCO: 'Foodstuffs are still moving' Coronavirus-caused supply chain disruption has led to port congestion but has not burned reefer market. Maersk completes $545 million Performance Team acquisition Global container carrier sails deeper into North American warehouse and distribution services. FEMA relief shipment diverted to LAX Another government-underwritten load of medical supplies is headed to Southern California to help respond to the coronavirus. US Customs expands services for-hire program Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen said additional reimbursable services agreements help Customs and Border Protection facilitate commerce during COVID-19 pandemic. Maritime History Notes: America's hospital ships The Comfort and Mercy, now assisting America through the COVID-19 pandemic, started as crude oil tankers. Commentary: April Fools! Who's the loser in phase one? CNBC's Lori Ann LaRocco provides commentary on how the Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China has not worked as thought, at least...

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APRIL 1, 2020
Vitol acquires Singapore's Sinanju Tankers Holdings to strengthen bunkering presence As part of the deal, Vitol has acquired a fleet of 15 modern Singapore flagged bunker tankers including Singapore's first LNG bunker tanker. Prompt Northwest European HSFO swap spread in steepest contango since Nov 2008 The prompt Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil paper swap has moved to its steepest contango in 11 years as demand vanished from markets as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Russia's Spimex starts publishing bunker export prices Russia's St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange has started publishing exchange prices for bunker fuel at Russian ports for export delivery, it said Wednesday. Euronav sees loss on 2019 VLSFO hedge, expects support for crude tankers The collapse in the oil complex has been a double-edged sword for crude oil tanker giant Euronav, which purchased a significant volume of bunker fuel in 2019 but which sees a 2020 upside from a firming crude tanker market. OIL FUTURES: Oil extends decline amid US crude build, Saudi export surge Oil settled lower Wednesday as a large US crude build and a flood of Saudi Arabian crude loadings highlighted global oversupply concerns. ChemChina becomes first to blend imported crudes at Yantai port bonded tanks Yantai, a port on the Bohai Sea in Shandong province, is the second port in China to offer such a service after Qingdao Dongjiakou port. European, African refiners start to shut down as storage runs thin South Africa's Engen refinery said late last week it had opted for a "temporary controlled shutdown". Port of Kiel delays start of cruise season due to COVID-19 "All cruise sailings are suspended but we do carry passengers (essential travel) on most routes in and out from Scandinavia," a spokesman said. North Asian bunker demand diverts to S Korea on competitive prices South Korea is seeing a diversion of demand to its ports on attractive Marine Fuel 0.5% prices.

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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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