BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

December 2, 2020

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
MOL joins wide-ranging zero-emission initiative for ships NYK concludes long-term charter agreement for two methanol-fuelled chemical tankers Pandemic impacts vessel operating costs but moderation seen ahead Proposed Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 suggests regulation of freight charges Rajesh Sood to have Additional Charge as Director (L&PS) at SCI India should focus its energy on FTAs initially with developed countries: Goyal Bengaluru airport handles record cargo in Oct. BLR Logistiks launches privately-owned public bonded warehouse operation at Bhiwandi Cargo handling at Chennai airport back on track Custodians spur the API integrations with PCS 1x Port volumes & road transport seen on the recovery path Qatar Airways helps bring numerous seafarers home Covid-19 has seriously impacted international connectivity & hence economic recovery India's GDP in Q2 shows upside potential to the estimates: CEA US becomes 2nd biggest FDI source for India Covid-19 has raised the bar for digital transition, says report Glyn Hughes to take charge as TIACA's first Director-General

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CSX to acquire New England's regional railway Tiaca starts digital ACF with people-focused session Magellan and Circle join forces Kombiverkehr selects Hanover as mega hub Government awards more cargo flights to NZ Drewry sees global recovery Changes at Renault Trucks (Switzerland) Mondadori Group chooses logistics partner More transparency in gas transports with Swiss IT Air cargo data managers cooperate Swedish-Finnish action to cut carbon footprint Delta reshuffles sales and cargo leadership Rolls-Royce moves in Siberian pellets now to be carried by rail Garden City Terminal on the rise Swiss back in Santiago picking cherries from Chile "Curiosity of the Day"

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Container shortages the biggest disrupter: where are all the empty boxes? More ro-ro services a welcome post-Brexit boost for Irish exporters to Europe 'Look to trucks' as China-Europe rail hits delays and capacity is squeezed Brexit: 'let's get it done' say companies ready for 'short-term' border delays India's SpiceJet eyes cargo flights to the US, starting with PPE Online customs portal unveiled to help cross-border road freight in South-east Asia US harassing Chinese crews raises questions of 'discriminatory enforcement' Florida yachtsman stranded for hours rescued by containership Rob Walpole moves up as new VP as Delta Cargo moves into commercial arm Market Insight: Toll (Express) firmly 'in the bargain basement' bin

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Pandemic pushes up ship operating costs Confirming reports that have been coming in all year from shipowners, ship managers, crewing agencies and other sources, a just published report confirms that the cost of complying with COVID-19 restrictions have OSG picks oneTank for aftpeak tank ballast water treatment Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has chosen Glosten spin-off oneTank, LLC to provide an aftpeak ballast water treatment solution for vessels in its fleet. Installation of the oneTank system will help bring OSG Norwegian shipowner sentenced to prison for role in notorious scrapping case George Eide, the Norwegian shipowner at the heart of a controversial ship scrapping case that first hit the headlines in 2017, has been sentenced to a prison term. Attempts to illegally export Derecktor starts construction of hybrid research cat Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, N.Y., has started construction of a 64-foot aluminum catamaran research vessel. Ordered by the University of Vermont for its Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources, it will Turkey's Manta Shipping migrates from L-Band to FleetXpress Turkish bulker operator Manta Shipping has selected Marlink to provide Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress service on eight of its vessels. The agreement supports Manta Shipping's drive towards digitalized operations and increased crew connectivity Navy will not repair fire-gutted USS Bonhomme Richard The U.S. Navy is to decommission USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship gutted by a fire that broke out July 6 while the ship was undergoing maintenance in

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Outlook forum looks forward to decarbonisation progress in 2021 Industry collaboration will be key to achieving shipping's goals in the coming year. Working more closely with the aviation and... Yemen rebels hold the key to avoiding a maritime disaster Yemen's Houthis would gain more by helping to avert a looming maritime disaster on a stricken tanker in the Red... Greek shipowner lifts Venezuelan crude after sanctions deletion Another tanker from the Gotsis-family owned fleet was among six briefly sanctioned in June for shipping Venezuelan oil, in a... Scorpio Bulkers' selling spree continues The vessels that have entered an agreement to be sold this week are due to be delivered in the first... Top 10 shipmanagers 2020 All the top shipmanagers explored new technologies for vessel performance optimisation and streamlined business practices. However, the greatest concern for... Colombo container congestion crisis eases Severe box backlogs at key South Asian transhipment port appear to be improving, following several weeks of difficulties that have... Crew-change crisis highlights fundamental industry problems Getting crew off vessels as scheduled is possible and must be done because this is the deal they signed up... Plea to remember stranded seafarers during holiday season Officers' union Nautilus International says the plight of seafarers should not be forgotten as the crew change crisis drags on... Hong Kong shipmanagers end difficult year on positive note Hong Kong is simply seen as a great place to do shipmanagement because of factors such as the fundamental commitment... Container shortages exacerbated by slow turnaround times Shippers seeking exports from Asia are finding it difficult to secure equipment, pushing up freight rates. But elsewhere, port congestion... Dissent in European shipping circles over EU's green rules Greek shipowners are still against an EU emissions measure. However, if it has to happen, they believe it should be... Daily Briefing Free to read: Will China speak against EU impatience on shipping emissions? \| Maersk and CMA CGM push EU for... BHP signs LNG bunker contract with Shell The contract is expected to form up to 10% of the forecast Asian LNG bunker demand in fiscal year 2023... Yangzijiang secures $226m in new shipbuilding orders An increase in the demand for smaller containerships has been seen as the shipping industry adapts to emerging trends and... Samsung Heavy picks up tanker and LNG carrier orders worth $241m A late surge in newbuilding orders has brought Samsung Heavy's order backlog up to $4bn, meeting 48% of its annual...

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Zero-carbon uncertainty restrains container ship ordering OOCL to levy US West Coast surcharge, citing congestion Savannah gets export boost from new A&R Logistics resin plant Softbank backs Flock Freight's 'pooled truckload' model E-commerce spike spurs investment in warehousing tech

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Brazilian energy giant to offload five more ships, look for carbon cuts in shipping The state-controlled oil major said it has already removed 12 ships from trading this year Petrobras hopes to double exports in new four-year plan The company will divest some assets, lowering production, but refinery sales should boost exports M/Maritime expands with modern Scorpio Bulkers ultramax pair Japanese-built, eco-designed SBI Apollo and SBI Poseidon to join the young Greek company's growing fleet International Seaways data points to fourth-quarter tanker weakness Numbers have fallen in key VLCC, panamax segments since owner's quarterly earnings guidance Navios Acquisition slashes dividend and pushes back debt Amid falling tanker market, Angeliki Frangou-led outfit reports narrow profit for the third quarter and starts selling new shares worth up to $25m BW LPG scores Hindustan Petroleum charters for two VLGCs in India push Fearnleys expects VLGC rates to lose ground but remain strong into 2021 Cruise can bounce back from Covid-19 crisis by playing it safe DNV GL's maritime chief argues there is light at the end of the tunnel if cruiseships' routines and risk-mitigation measures can match hospital standards Fearnley LNG starts scenario planning for 2021 charter rates Unit of shipbroker Fearnleys looks at three possible growth paths for next year John Fredriksen-backed Seadrill Partners files for Chapter 11 restructuring US-listed drillship company has support of banks for move into bankruptcy court protection ZeroNorth's carbon-cutting software to be integrated with fleet management platform New tie-up aims to help shipowners leverage technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and bunker consumption Vega and Su-Nav target 85 ships for new management venture German and Indian companies join forces to operate boxships, tankers and bulkers Refloated Technomar boxship heading to Singapore for repairs Charterer Maersk says the Tina I being inspected after hitting grounded IRISL ship last month Celsius Tankers locks away its unfixed LNG carrier trio to Cheniere Danish owner secures 13-year contracts on last three of its four speculatively-ordered newbuildings Shipowning newcomer Hoanh Son Group buys two more bulkers Details emerge of two more acquisitions by Vietnamese infrastructure conglomerate as it sets itself up as a shipowner. NYK Line sells its last owned LR2 tanker to Eastern Mediterranean Japanese company offloads ship amid pressure on tanker values, while Thanassis Martinos company rejoins the rank of buyers on the sale & purchase (S&P) market Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulkers ultramax as fleet sale continues Transition to wind programme continues as Emanuele Lauro-led owner returns to single disposal Julian Clark to run Ince's global operations as it eyes expansion Law firm's senior partner promoted to worldwide head as part of new management structure Euroseas quadruples its money with lucrative charters as Aristides Pittas builds stake CEO converts loan to shares while company increases boxship term cover at much higher rates Would-be buyer arrests Alpha Bulkers capesize amid Chinese coal discharge delay Chinese buyer claims the seller walked away from a done deal amid rising scrap prices Long-term work helps Drydocks World bounce back from Covid Operating during a pandemic came at an extra cost, but the Dubai ship repairer tapped a steady income stream from conversion and fabrication projects Digital and logistics investments ease Abu Dhabi Ports' pandemic pains Ports group says speed of response and innovative approach cushioned blow from Covid-19 Waterfront confirms eight methanol dual-fuel MRs at Hyundai Mipo Canadian principal says orders have been split between Swedish, Japanese and South Korean owners German boxship rescues US yachtsman reported as missing at sea Vigilant containership crew discovers missing castaway clinging to wreckage of his capsized yacht off Florida Chinese owners give Yangzijiang year-end boost with contracts worth $226m New orders bring Chinese shipyard's total tally for 2020 to 43 vessel worth $1.26bn. Westports set to reap rewards of Trump exit and RCEP Malaysian terminal operator says volumes between Asia and Europe were up 11% in the third quarter Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulk ultramax as fleet sale continues Transition to wind programme continues as Emanuele Lauro-led owner returns to single disposal

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
How the Panama Canal traffic jam is affecting ocean shipping Panama Canal congestion is not impeding transits of container ships but it is pumping up spot rates for LNG and LPG carriers. Lufthansa, DB Schenker challenge industry to support alternative jet fuel Lufthansa and DB Schenker are working together to increase the market for alternative aviation fuels. UPS pilots want more COVID testing as infections spike Pilots at UPS and company officials disagree about the level of precautions being taken to keep them safe while providing essential cargo service around the... Italian firm building $150M shipyard in Mexico Italian firm Fincantieri is building a $150M shipyard in Mexico's Yucatán state to take advantage of cruise line operations and oil & gas exploration. Big 3 US airlines gear up to transport COVID-19 vaccines Preparing for the massive global distribution of COVID vaccines for airlines is the equivalent of the military massing for an invasion. Here's how United, American... Wall Street's incredible shrinking shipping stocks The total market capitalization of U.S.-listed ocean shipping stocks has plunged 34% in 2020, but there are reasons for hope in 2021.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020
Oil price declines extend amid OPEC+ uncertainty, COVID-19 spread Without an extension agreement, the OPEC+ curbs are scheduled to ease from the current 7.7 million b/d to 5.8 million b/d from January. IRAQ DATA: November federal crude exports fall 6% on weather, OPEC compliance aims Iraq exports 2.709 mil b/d, down from 2.876 mil b/d in Oct Rough weather affects tanker loadings for five days Iraq owes compensation cuts for OPEC quota violations ANALYSIS: Product tankers market likely stuck in the doldrums into 2021 Lockdowns bearish for refining margins. Nigeria to push CNG as alternative transport fuel, reduce reliance on gasoline Government hopes to get 1 million vehicles converted to CNG by 2021. Refineries halfway through rationalization: HSBC Refinery rationalization happening faster than expected Europe accounts for half of announced closures European fuel oil paper volumes in November MOC up 522% on month Hi-lo most commonly traded derivative. Japan signs oil storage deal with Kuwait's KPC First Kuwait crude cargo to arrive at Kiire oil storage in Q1 2021 KPC joins Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to store oil in Japan Japan leases out total of 19.5 mil barrels oil storage capacity REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Russian runs supported by stronger fuel oil Run cuts unlikely Naphtha likely to be optimized over gasoline Libya's National Oil Corp raises Dec. crude OSPs by 20-80 cents/b Lightest grades see largest rises, of 70-80 cents/b Heavier grades increased by 20 cents/b FEATURE: Shipping industry needs policy makers to give cleaner fuels a boost Governments called on to subsidize alternative fuels. Russia working on hydrogen exports to Germany: Novak Hydrogen producing plant in works Russia aims to become world leader in hydrogen exports CHINA DATA: Oct fuel oil exports fall 3% on month to 1.22 mil mt Exports soar 164.7% on-year Chinese refineries have significantly expanded capacity BW LPG selling two VLGCs in strong LPG freight market Shipping sources said BW Confidence was sold for about low to -mid $40 million, but this could not be immediately confirmed. BHP awards first LNG bunker supply agreement to Shell to fuel 5 bulk carriers BHP said it will charter the vessels from Eastern Pacific Shipping for five-year terms. USGC LPG freight rates to Japan reach nearly five-year high on dearth of ships "I have heard that there are a lot of boughts out there," a trader said. Venezuela's average crude output rises 5% to 430,000 b/d in November: reports Production of PDVSA and its foreign partners in the Orinoco Belt region declined slightly to 200,000 b/d. Fujairah's Brooge Energy almost ready to offer more oil storage space "Storage terminals around the world are filling up and approaching critical levels in the US, Europe and the Middle East, Asia and Africa," Paardenkooper said. JAPAN DATA: Oct crude imports at 53-year low, supporting products imports Local refiners slashed crude throughput by 18.9% year on year at 2.279 million b/d in the month. European LSGO futures net speculative length up to 3-month high Physical European ultra low sulfur diesel markets have been relatively weak at the prompt with mobility indicators near six-month lows. Poland's PKN announces 2030 green strategy to cut emissions, boost RES capacity The company has earmarked total capex of Zloty 140 billion ($37.5 billion) in its 2030 strategy.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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