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March 3, 2020

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Asia-Europe falls 3.6pc to US$804/TEU, USWC slide 2pc to $1,394/FEU Coronavirus drags down China's sea port cargo volumes by 6m TEU ICS sends delegation to Geneva to meet with WHO officials to discuss coronavirus UK firms in China predict double-digit revenue drop this year Singaporean tanker operator admits in US court to illegally dumping oil bilge Long-term contracted sea freight rates hold firm: Xeneta Trucks using unsecured parking lots are main targets for cargo theft: report Environmentalists win court case to block Heathrow expansion FedEx flies medical supplies to virus-hit China for free Silkway West Airlines keeps flying cargo to China

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MARCH 2, 2020
A.P. Moller-Maersk to acquire warehousing & distribution company Performance Team Hamburg Süd expands business in Italy, Spain & Egypt Hapag-Lloyd improves operating result by more than 80 pc in 2019 Long-term contracts currently hold despite Coronavirus chaos Maersk commences end-to-end cold chain logistics solution for export of grapes from Maharashtra to North Europe OOCL's volumes & revenues up in Q4 & full year 2019 Shipowners & operators could face detention of ships from March 1 under IMO rule Skyways Group launches web-based business venture SKART DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on aluminium, zinc coated items from China, Vietnam, Korea Govt to lift ban on export of onions Adani Ports announces incorporation of Adani Bangladesh Ports Pvt. Ltd Busan Port Authority & Samsung SDS sign contract to operate logistics centre in Rotterdam Review Meeting discusses a wide range of issues pertaining to Major Ports Coronavirus no cause for panic, says trade body India to be big beneficiary of trade issues between US & China, says survey G20 economies see dip in international merchandise trade in Q4 2019

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Timber transport shifted from road to rail The 350th Airbus A350 goes to Air France Haropa Ports: investing EUR 6 million to cover 14 days Loxx travels to Casablanca Battery delivery from Korea to Poland in 19 days Boss of all Spanish ports Dematic automates Israel's national library Better road and rail links between Greece and Bulgaria Emirates Skycargo picks new cargo manager DDC about to test two of its drones Further UK call for Unifeeder service East UK-Europe "Curiosity of the Day" Last-mile facility for Amazon 18 LNG trucks to transport helium in 2021 Changes in the board of directors Zero orders in first month Austrian Ennshafen looks back on a successful 2019

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MARCH 2, 2020
Historic capacity crunch looms as more Europe-Asia sailings are blanked IATA calls for 80:20 slot rule to be suspended as coronavirus crisis widens Air Cargo Global strongly denies it is closing down: 'we are restructuring' 'Ignore India at your peril' - now the world has to compete with us' Battle to ban scrubbers heats up, despite claims of even lower-sulphur results Trucking firms need to invest more in 'the human element' to cut road accidents BluJay buys Aussie customs software company Expedient Haulio and Avantida combine digital platforms to bring Street Turn to the market Supply chain radar: Mind the drop? Beware logistics (still) on steroids

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MARCH 2, 2020
DOT announces availability of port infrastructure grants The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $225 million in discretionary grant funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). "America's ports Navy takes delivery of LHA 7 The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding Division on Feb. 28. "On behalf of the Cybersecurity: PrimeServ introduces MAN EngineVault MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions' after-sales division, has added MAN EngineVault to its retrofit portfolio. The new digital offering prepares shipowners for developments in the increasingly important area of marine cybersecurity. where SeaTech project wins EU funding A consortium that includes Wärtsilä and six other industry and academic partners, has been awarded EU funding for a major project aimed at reducing fuel consumption and lowering emission levels for shipping. Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 certified for installation on Chinese-flagged vessels Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 has become one of the first non-Chinese ballast water treatment solutions to be type approved by the China Classification Society. With the Chinese type approval in hand, PureBallast Allseas to convert drillship to nodule mining vessel Swiss-based offshore contractor Allseas Group S.A. has acquired the former Petrobras ultra-deepwater drillship Vitoria 10000 for conversion to a polymetallic nodule collection vessel. She is 228 m long, 42 m wide, and DNV GL launches venture fund inspired by "decade of transformations" Responding to the challenges of energy transition and digitalization, DNV GL has launched a venture fund called DNV GL Ventures. It aims to build a portfolio of between 15-20 startups in the Great Lakes Dredge wins contracts worth $71.6 million Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., today reported the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $71.6 million. The awarded work includes:

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MARCH 2, 2020
The bet that failed: Kurt Zech unravels Zeaborn 'He knows he gambled and lost. Very different from owners who feel hurt in their pride and drag a dead... Hydrogen could be option for transpacific boxships A new ICCT study claims 99% of containership voyages between the US and China could be powered by hydrogen with... Vitol newbuilding VLCC used for diesel floating storage Newly launched tanker is the first VLCC seen trading clean in nearly 10 months Rosneft sanctions leave oil trader's Venezuela VLCC fleet stranded Shipping company owned by former Glencore executive swiftly moves to close down operations related to Venezuela EU funds Wärtsilä-led project to cut emissions The company said a new engine and propulsion solution could slash CO2 emissions by 46% and fuel consumption by 30% Scrubber retrofits will help boxship sector About 25% of boxship fleet capacity could be scrubber-fitted by year's end Coronavirus: UK steps up monitoring at ports Arrangements will involve assessing recent travel history and contacts, onward travel plans, and possible medical assessments Are VLSFOs really that bad for the climate? The deputy secretary-general of BIMCO argues that a recent study suggesting very low sulphur fuel oil blends are not friendly... Coronavirus fear persists despite slowed blank sailings by carriers Intra-Asia focused smaller carriers will be fighting a battle for survival as the virus-led volume plunge is draining their cash... Capesize bulker scrubber premium tumbles Scrubber-fitted carriers are nonetheless still 'making money' - Platts said Daily Briefing Free to read: Coronavirus casts shadow across dry bulk market \| UK Club hails 'strong' renewal despite tonnage outflux \|... New member joins Lloyd's List Editorial Board The panel of industry leaders and experts was set up in 2018 to ensure Lloyd's List remains the most trusted... TPM conference cancelled over coronavirus concern Increasing number of coronavirus infections in the US and travel bans puts an end to major conference Cosco Shipping Holdings taps 'virus bonds' Bonds carry a coupon rate of 1.82% and maturity of 180 days

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MARCH 2, 2020
LA-LB work shift cancellations hamper container returns CRST adds last-mile delivery to US truckload services Coronavirus inventory shock looms for US, European plants NY-NJ expects Q1 cargo drop after dozen blank sailings Container gateways evolving from cargo ports to data portals FlexiVan-AIM merger betting on 'smart' chassis adoption Shippers, forwarders gaining link to DCSA track-and-trace standard

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MARCH 2, 2020
Tidewater puts price tag on soon-to-be outgoing fleet Cambodia detains tanker over alleged North Korean transfers Older supramax said to be on market as Belships focuses on modern vessels GTT unveils projections for 2020s LNG and VLEC demand Japan's finance houses gain traction away from home Mercantile & Maritime steers away from Venezuelan tanker trade Middle East pirate threat ramps up as tanker boarded Fugro pulls $554m notes issue as coronavirus wrecks refinancing plans VLCC rates improving but fuel spread narrows Klaveness-Marubeni tie-up to offer new pool opportunities Japan's commercial shipyards scale back construction capacity Search on for 13 crew after breached cargoship sinks DNV GL unveils venture fund for maritime and energy start-ups Philippines accuses bulker of changing Chinese visit dates Frontline has not 'turned off the lights' on new deals Why trying to hold the capesize market to ransom will not work Trafigura teams with Phillips 66 on US VLCC export facility Cruise chaos intensifies as ports worldwide turn away ships Shipping equities resilient in face of record-low China output SGX-listed Cosco and Samudera to drop quarterly reporting

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MARCH 2, 2020
Ports begin enforcing bunker fuel carriage ban Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties. Coronavirus slashing US port volumes American Association of Port Authorities says year-over-year cargo volumes in the first quarter could be down by at least 20%. IMO urged to amend fire safety regulations Misdeclared cargo blamed for container ship fires, including last year's blaze on the Yantian Express. Minimum content exemption set for regulated plant imports "This exception ensures that the declaration requirement fulfills the intent of the Lacey Act while reducing the regulatory burden on importers," the U.S. Department of... Airlines request slot leniency from airports to deal with coronavirus Airlines are at the mercy of the coronavirus. About the only thing they can do is try to reduce operating costs and preserve cash flow... US aims to boost trade with India A proposed $1.8 billion sale of U.S.-origin air defense systems is expected to open a pathway to increased exports to the South Asian economy. AEI to convert 737s for African all-cargo carrier Allied Air is buying some passenger airplanes and converting them to freighters. It's cheaper than buying production freighters. Career Tracks: Agility names Chris Price logistics CEO CCM reorganizes executive team, STEMCO picks VP of sales and marketing, and Southeastern Freight appoints Orlando service manager.

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MARCH 2, 2020
Singapore MF 0.5%S cash differential drops to 3-month low on weak demand The Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S cash differential dropped to 60 cents/mt on Friday, the lowest since November 26, 2019, when it was at 48 cents/mt, amid weak bunker demand and stocks build, S&P Global Platts data showed. Poor demand, refining margins to weigh on Asia Pacific crude in March The Asia Pacific crude oil market is expected to weaken further in March amid poor demand and weak refining margins as global economies are expected to take a hit from the COVID-19 outbreak, several traders told S&P Global Platts. Super Tuesday: US primaries shine light on fracking, exports, offshore drilling With the Super Tuesday primaries set in the US for this week, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is shifting into high gear. Oil snaps six-session down streak as OPEC+ output cuts come into focus Crude and product futures settled higher Monday amid optimism for OPEC+ to agree to further output cuts to offset coronavirus-stunted demand outlooks. Argentina to submit bill to Congress to spur oil and gas production Argentina's government will submit a bill to Congress designed to spur investment in boosting oil and natural gas production, a move expected to include incentives for drilling in the Vaca Muerta shale play. USAC heating oil prices hit five-year high on distillate complex strength US Atlantic Coast heating oil prices reached a five-year high Monday, driven higher by a large stock draw and weaker futures contract. Mexico's Isthmus crude exports to US hit near-five-year high in February As Mexico continued increasing its exports of medium sour Isthmus crude to the US, February saw the highest volume sold in a month setting a new high five-year record, Pemex, US Customs Bureau and Platts Analytic data showed Monday. TPM 2020 global container freight conference canceled due to COVID-19 threat The ongoing global crisis over the coronavirus outbreak caused the organizers of the annual TPM container freight conference in Long Beach, California, to cancel the event Saturday, one day before it was due to take place. Americas bunker markets begin March under pressure as weak energy weighs Spot marine fuel prices in key American bunkers markets opened March under renewed pressure from upstream energy sectors, although impact on demand have been mixed so far, sources said late last week. Capesize Scrubber Premium dives on narrowing fuel spreads The Platts Capesize Scrubber Premium Index, or SPI, hit an all-time low of $4,309/day on February 28 since the start of the assessment on November 1 last year, due to the narrower spread between the 0.5% sulfur marine fuel price and high sulfur fuel oil bunker price. Non-compliant shipowners could face ship detentions on IMO carriage ban: ICS The International Chamber of Shipping, or ICS, has cautioned shipowners and operators to comply with the International Maritime Organization's carriage ban as errant players could face the prospect of detention. Asia bunker markets mostly unfazed by IMO carriage ban, concerns linger A trader in Hong Kong said "there were more debunkering requests in January, [but] this month [it's] getting less." North Asian refiners reassess fuel output, exports amid coronavirus outbreak "Incremental barrels from other refiners will hurt the market. We already have to factor in the rise in Chinese supply," a second source said.

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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.

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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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