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November 4, 2020

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty exemption on DMAC imported from China, Turkey Merchandise exports at $ 24.82 billion in Oct. Air cargo seen at its best shape since April Allcargo Logistics rolls out ECU360 in India; redefines automation & digitalisation in the Indian logistics space Call for air cargo industry to adopt dynamic load factor methodology as industry standard for measuring capacity utilisation Etihad Cargo approves CSafe RAP container for flight Railways finalises major upgrade plan including improved freight loading India's economic growth to be in positive territory in 2nd half of this fiscal: NITI Aayog VC Blue Dart Express posts significant gain in profit after tax for July-Sept. quarter China approves international copper futures contract for launch on Nov. 19 Govt extends Air India EoI submission deadline to Dec. 14 Gujarat Maritime University organises orientation programme welcoming 2nd batch of LLM & PGD students

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Netherlands weather things well Switzerland issues safety certificate Nana Lin as Geodis' managing director Lineas and EWS double fumigation capacity Freja partners with SDK ONE improves results significantly Double-stitched is better? VTG places green bonds To Russia with love Skyteam Cargo elects chairman Pilot project in Algeciras Camair in trouble Siberian barley delivered to China by rail and ship "Curiosity of the Day" Europa Showfreight's new contract Edwards to lead VPA A pallet scanner for Southern England airport Steady course in Jacksonville

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Shippers hit lack of port workers and containers as lines add congestion surcharges New UK lockdown adds to pressure on transport firms training for post-Brexit Covid crisis steering more carriers toward air cargo booking platforms Forwarders digitally reinventing through Covid are ahead of the game Coupa Software buys supply chain specialist LLamasoft for $1.5bn Human traffickers exploit crew change crisis to trick agents Amazon exec Rotem Hershko appointed SVP at APMM Ocean & Logistics Budapest Airport cargo head Kam Jandu quits Saudia chief Omar Hariri appointed new chair of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Hellmann builds an ex-Panalpina-powered 'spider network'

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Aker Arctic to design next generation Swedish and Finnish Baltic escort icebreakers Finland's Aker Arctic Technology Inc. has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) to develop new icebreakers for demanding Baltic Sea escort operations. Are "atomic batteries" the path to shipping decarbonization? Nuclear power could be in commercial maritime's future, not its past. Even as MARAD continues the long-running decommissioning of the world's first nuclear merchant ship, the NS Savannah, London-based Core Power (UK) Royal Arctic Line saves fuel with intelligent IoT technology Greenland's Royal Arctic Line is seeing fuel savings of 10% to 15% on its containership Malik Arctica following installation of the Frugal Propulsion intelligent engine management system developed by Aalborg, Denmark, based

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Capital eyes trio of panamax boxships Greek owner is in discussions for multi-year charters that could make the ships eligible for dropdown to Nasdaq-listed affiliate Capital... From the News Desk: Shipping back on front line of migrant crisis A dramatic incident off the UK coastline involving stowaways and the British special forces once again highlighted how commercial shipping... Piracy headlines don't tell full Gulf of Guinea story, says analyst Concerns about the increasing threat of Gulf of Guinea piracy must be viewed in context, says Risk Intelligence senior analyst... English insolvency law seen as 'real alternative' to Chapter 11 'As an English insolvency lawyer, it's probably one of the more exciting times at the moment ... Basically, if the... Analysis raises doubts over IMO's emissions measures New report finds that proposed energy efficiency requirements for existing ships being considered by the IMO would not cut CO2... Navios Containers expects surge in rates to 'moderate' US-listed owner locks in strong one-year rates for five boxships Greece gets nine bids for Igoumenitsa port Thessaloniki Port Authority eyes expansion with interest in three Greek port privatisations currently under way Maersk-backed decarbonisation research group names board The Maersk chief executive Søren Skou is officially the chairman of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping... New orders for general cargo carriers at record low Orders for new general cargoships will hit an all-time low in 2020 and deliveries over the next five years will... Box demand picture clouded as economics enters uncharted waters Box carriers are riding a wave of strong demand and high freight rates on the transpacific. But the bounce back... UK holds stowaways amid ongoing investigation Home Office says investigations continue, but it would be 'inappropriate' to comment further US Gulf crude exports defy poor post-pandemic prognosis Monthly tonne-mile demand is tracked at its second-highest level in September as European and Asian refineries keep buying Box shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal Despite the precarious nature of the global economy, container lines are more confident that demand has stabilised. Now they are... Shipping on thin ice: Russia's northern sea route Melting Arctic ice has long tempted shipping with its potential to slash travel times, costs and emissions between Europe and... Daily Briefing Free to read: Floating storage economics fail to lift tankers for pandemic's second wave \| More work to be done... Panama Canal congestion adds to LNG tonnage crunch Shipping rates may well advance but not for long as overcapacity will weigh down the market when newbuildings enter soon... Intercargo calls out charterers preventing crew changes Charterers are not only ignoring relevant provisions and charterparty clauses that could provide for crew changes to take place, but... Petredec orders up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs The three firm 93,000 cu m LPG carriers are scheduled to be delivered in January, March and May 2023. If Petredec... Shipping 'behind the curve' on diversity and inclusion The report revealed that just 7.5% of total seafarers were female even though 30% of companies employ women in board-level...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
US truckload carriers pushing for double-digit 2021 rate hikes CMA CGM expands intermodal surcharge to LA-LB haulage Container shortage threatens Bangladeshi export recovery Pandemic-disrupted markets put spotlight on forwarder value Maersk's Twill targets small shippers via digital sales channel

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Major shareholder drops Kirby entirely, despite optimism Baillie Gifford & Co once owned more than 10% of the tug and barge owner Cruise majors delay return to sailing past 2020 amid CDC guide Cruise Line International Association's 50 owner members are also holding off until next year Braemar drives digital shift with launch of dry freight derivatives screen Shipbroker raises stake in tech oufit Zuma and pledges not to repeat the mistakes of past screens. Foremost bulker tangled in $6.6m charter row over China coal import quota The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security Foremost missing out on bulker after Australian coal import snafu The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security Knutsen scoops PGNiG charters to back LNG newbuilding duo Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US Sweden, Finland and Aker Arctic team up on next generation ice-breakers Design will need to consider fossil-free propulsion options due to long life of working vessels Chunky boxship fixtures boost rates to highest level in 12 years Owners begin to secure long periods as rates hit levels not seen since the financial crisis Concordia says lowest orderbook for 25 years 'really exciting' After tougher third quarter, tanker owner is optimistic for 2021 European Parliament votes to phase out open-loop scrubbers Environment Committee decides against outright ban in consideration of investment and ongoing studies Crew on UK-flagged ships to receive full pay if held captive by pirates UK is one of the first countries to adopt the new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention into national law Scrubber-fitted VLCCs fixed at lower period rates amid depressed tanker market mood DHT and Global Energy Maritime vessels have been put on short charters, brokers report How to avoid becoming a drugs dope: use smart charter terms CJC lawyers Ian Short and Sam Jones warn new trafficking methods could leave owners and charterers vulnerable to claims Norway sues DNV GL for $1.6bn over frigate sunk in tanker clash Class society rejects claim relating to certificate for naval vessel that went down in 2018 Altera wins $12m claim over FPSO contractual dispute as it cuts net losses Former Teekay shuttle tanker company reduces loss mainly through unrealised derivative value increases Cloudy waters: Green group claims IMO emissions cut figures do not add up Technical analysis suggests that proposed efficiency standards for existing ships need to be tightened further Isle of Man is first flag to join Getting to Zero Coalition Ship registry believes flags have important role to play in decarbonisation Portugal's Portline continues to sell off older bulk carriers Confirms sale of two vintage supramaxes Stena Bulk renews period charters for two Wisby-Gotland MRs Swedish operator has been one of the few active charterers in the tanker market Holed and listing livestock carrier brought into Australia Authorities had concerns for integrity of Barkly Pearl Scorpio Bulkers sells ships while its investors send shares into downwind spiral After big drop in stock price, Scorpio insiders' group steps up to expand interest in transitioning company Wisdom Marine makes move into LPG with Japanese order Taiwanese bulker specialist orders small gas carrier at Murakami Hide Ocean Yield brings in Danske Bank's shipping head after falling to loss Third quarter result turns red due to write offs of OSV and FPSO's book value S'Hail Shipping adds biggest ship as bulkers regain ground Qatar owner says it has bought a Japanese-built kamsarmax, its eighth ship Case for marine loss prevention based around AI comes of age The time is right for marine insurance to partner key shipowners and AI providers Knutsen OAS linked to newbuild order for PGNiG LNG carrier duo Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US Berge Bulk recruits industry veteran as new technical director Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state Singapore looks to renew confidence in commodities in wake of scandals Minister says the 'isolated cases of mismanagement' had 'reduced confidence amongst banks' to provide financing Berge Bulk recruit industry veteran as new technical director Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state Trio of Xihe product tankers find buyers as sell-off continues Product carriers among vessels that Xihe Holdings' judicial manager has put up for sale Six more Xihe Holdings tankers are put up for sale Second tranche of vessels for sale but more to come Petredec inks deal at Jiangnan for up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs Gas carrier owner turns to favoured Chinese yard for a pioneering size in very large LPG carriers Shipping firms employ too few female seafarers, says ICS Trade group has called for more female representation at sea in its first diversity report Matson's China service boosts earnings amid Covid downturn CLX and CLX+ offerings account for 125% jump on China boxship revenue

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Space companies could join US Civil Reserve Air Fleet The U.S. military relies on its own cargo aircraft and commercial operators to move personnel and equipment around the world. Rockets could do that in... COVID supply chain disruptions reinforce 'China+1' strategy China still holds the title of the world's manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries. Matson offers inside glimpse of trans-Pacific pandemonium U.S.-listed carrier reveals the latest on trans-Pacific holiday rush, restocking, e-commerce spike and port congestion. How truckers can avoid a bad dray day A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool. Overnight deliveries, contract carriage propel Cargojet's Q3 growth Cargojet's record airfreight volume helped adjusted earnings double in the third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
ENDER DATA: Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov. Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S futures traded on ICE hits a high in Oct Open interest for the Singapore low sulfur fuel oil forward curve contract on the Intercontinental Exchange hit a monthly high in October, data from the exchange showed Nov. 3. OPEC+ may consider deeper oil cuts if coronavirus lockdowns squeeze global economy: sources Cloudy global economic prospects, along with a recent slide in oil prices, could prompt OPEC and its allies to ratchet back their production cuts to historic levels, sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 3, as the market's recovery stalls. Iraq to alter crude export grades in 2021 with launch of Basrah Medium Iraq is planning an overhaul to its key crude export grades next year with the introduction of a new medium sour crude known as Basrah Medium. Singapore 180 CST HSFO differential slumps on heavy selling after Pakistan cancels prompt tender The FOB Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential recorded its largest day-on-day fall of $5.05/mt on Nov. 2, the largest daily decline in six months, on heavy selling, after Pakistan cancelled its buy tender for a prompt 180 CST HSFO cargo. Singapore-delivered IFO 380 CST bunker premium hikes to three-month high on rising inquiries The delivered Singapore IFO 380 CST 3.5% sulfur bunker premium against the Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo values rose to a three-month high on Nov. 2, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid a surge in inquiries. USGC Nov middle distillate flows to Europe at 40,000 mt so far, amid strong US market: cFlow US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments expected to arrive into Europe in November are scheduled at around just 40,000 mt so far, after October saw the lowest volumes in five months, S&P Global Platts data showed Nov. 3. RUSSIA DATA: Oct refining throughput down 11.2% on year at 21.42 mil mt Russian refineries processed 21.420 million mt (about 5.04 million b/d) of crude in October, down 11.2% year on year and down 1.4% from September, according to energy ministry data released Nov. 3. BRAZIL DATA: Crude exports fall on year in September Brazilian crude oil exports fell 2.9% year on year in September, marking the first decline in eight months amid signs of a recovery in domestic demand and higher refinery capacity utilization rates by state-led oil company Petrobras, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. BRAZIL DATA: Sep refined-product sales up 3% on month, but down 1% on year Brazil's refined-product sales posted an eighth-consecutive month of year-on-year decline in September amid an ongoing battle to contain the coronavirus outbreak, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends as market eyes US election, OPEC+ supply extension Oil futures settled higher Nov. 3 as US dollar strength flagged amid market expectations of a fiscal stimulus package after the US presidential election. European fuel oil paper volumes in October MOC down 47% on month Med-North trades fall on month Uncertainty hangs over market France's Engie pulls out of talks for US LNG import deal with NextDecade: company Engie came under pressure not to import US shale gas NextDecade seeking buyers for Rio Grande LNG project Environmentalists say US LNG not aligned with climate goals October fuel oil barge volumes traded in Platts London MOC rise 25% on month Bunker demand resilient Reduced refinery runs Russia's Tuapse Nov. VGO loadings flat on month at 120,000 mt Lower refinery output supports values Risk of future downstream bearishness Newbuild ships must accommodate future emissions goals Emerging regulation risks to affect ship valuations Ships must be built with future adaptions in mind October CPC loadings up 8% on month to 1.23 mil b/d Shipments down 12.5% on year Kazakh shipments up 15% on month Australia's maritime union urges government to nationalize BP's Kwinana refinery Australia likely to become more import reliant after refinery closure Risky to rely solely on foreign vessels for shipments Proposes for local seafarers to be crew of Australian-flagged tankers

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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


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		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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