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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

October 7, 2020

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Results to date are much better than initially expected, says NYK President while marking 135th anniversary of NYK's founding Sal Heavy Lift acquires major stake in Intermarine & expands its business in the Americas Unprecedented Golden Week capacity increase on Transpacific Coffee shipments marginally up during April-September DGTR notifies investigation into subsidised imports of copper tubes, pipes from Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam JN Port attains 95 pc year-on-year cargo throughput in Sept. 2020 Personnel changes at Major Ports TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Logistics challenges, reduction in turnaround time for seamless cargo movement between India & Bangladesh a priority: Minister Piyush Goyal emphasises on boosting rail freight IRCON floats tenders for construction of Coal India's 135-km east-west rail corridor Mumbai Port Trust actively participating in Clean India movement

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Vaccine readiness Austrian block train remains on track Trade between UAE and Israel has begun Additional rail capacity for Canada's industry The CMA CGM Group recruits Port indices climbing worldwide, says Drewry First of two freighters from Fiji to Singapore Batliwala becomes chairman, Erbacher returns New container trains to run between Siberia and China Two rating agencies on Jaxport's side Supply Chain Valley in Venlo is born Afrijet takes over converted ATR freighter from Aelis "Curiosity of the Day" No more locomotive change at the border Generation change at TST Five more weekly flights between BRU and MIA Laurels for Priority Freight Digital US contract platform goes Europe

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Atlas Air 'moving the goalposts' after five years of talks with pilots' union SGP unveils mega-hub ambitions as it takes over second terminal at KAPD Xpediator expands European logistics footprint with takeover of Nidd Transport New cargo services at Brussels Airport as carriers gear up for vaccine flights Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM credit ratings upgraded ahead of 'bumper' Q3 Keeping supply chains running financially smoothly in these extraordinary times Against the odds: Kuehne + M'rsk - the night is still young. But... Snapshot: DSV Panalpina? Mesmerising Supply chain radar: Growing up...Zim lines up its fifth IPO attempt

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
ABS launches My Digital Fleet Timely access to relevant information to support the safe and efficient operation of vessels is critical in the digital era and offers a competitive edge. However, vessel data typically resides in disparate Ricardo Carlton is new Port Everglades Director of Operations Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels has appointed Ricardo D. Charlton, BSME, FSO, as the port's new Director of Operations. "Ricardo is an outstanding addition and brings a wealth Laborde Products named new distributor for Scania USA Scania USA has selected Laborde Products as the new distributor for Scania Marine Engines along the U.S. Gulf Coast and in Midwest markets. Laborde Products has been devoted to developing commercial engine VIDEO: World's largest civilian hospital ship nears completion International charity Mercy Ships says that its second hospital ship, Global Mercy, will soon join its first, Africa Mercy, in bringing desperately needed medical services to Africa. Between 1990 and 2020, Mercy MSC sees hydrogen and biofuels in future fuel mix Container shipping giant MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) is looking at hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source for the future. Meantime, it is increasingly pioneering the use of

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Charterers to report shipping emissions in green initiative Key energy, mining and agricultural companies and commodity traders have launched a new initiative that will see them report annual... From the News Desk: Shipping struggles to repel hackers Shipping companies and organisations have received a sharp wake-up call as to the threat of cyber attacks, with several affected... Shipping expects post-pandemic economic crisis Respondents to the latest Global Maritime Forum survey cited economic concerns and the impact of decarbonisation of shipping as being... Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy De Stoop believes a carbon levy on shipping fuels that increases gradually is more likely to be agreed on than... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The road to future fuels Listen to the second of three special edition podcasts produced in association with DNV GL examining the tectonic shift shaping... China bunker volume growth not hampered by pandemic 'Singapore's marine fuel sales have stayed robust even as there were significant decreases seen in demand from certain parts of... Antwerp receives EU funding for port carbon capture The Port of Antwerp was granted funding for two feasibility studies. It will look at moving CO2 by pipeline to Rotterdam... Okeanis chief does not see LNG as long-term fuel solution Speaking at a Marine Money virtual event, Mr Alafouzos said he does not see LNG as a long-term fix for... India to surpass China as the world's largest LPG importer by 2030 Poten expects Indian LPG consumption to increase by 2% in 2020, rising by 17% in the next five years compared... Boxship sector takes first steps towards ammonia use as fuel Joint development programme receives design in principle approval from Lloyd's Register for ammonia-fuelled vessel Suez casualty ruling hailed as victory for common sense Greece-owned bulk carrier was in breach of rules 5, 7 and 8 of the Collision Regulations, Mr Justice Teare decided Panama Canal sees flat volume growth due to pandemic After a strong start to its 2020 financial year, the Panama Canal was hit by falling demand in May and June PSA unit takes over control of Dammam The Singaporean operator takes over the management of Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Port through its Saudi Global Ports unit. PSA... MSC eyes hydrogen for zero-carbon fuel source Collaboration with participants along the entire fuel supply chain will be critical as shipping makes efforts to remove carbon-based energy Singapore to boost LNG bunkering and digitalisation Singapore has acknowledged LNG as a key transitional fuel towards a low-carbon future and has set up a regulatory and... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek bulker 'wholly responsible' for Suez multiple pile-up \| Does digital leviathan threaten fair competition in shipping? Equatorial launches new digital bunkering tool The new tool is expected to remove any miscommunication between parties, including shipping agents, surveyors, traders and ship operators, said...

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
Forward Air extends inland dray reach with Memphis acquisition Drayage tech provider acquires truck parking marketplace DCLI exiting NVO business to deal directly with truckers Transfix offers free software to woo small carriers Regulators delay Vancouver terminal decision, advance competing expansion CMA CGM slow to restore e-commerce services

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
New Caledonia rethinks its LNG import plan as power needs rise Funding from France helps to attract bidders as island territory votes to remain French Multiple failings likely to be uncovered in Panama probe into livestock carrier loss Death toll means the ship is one of the deadlines incidents since 2009, when 44 seafarers went missing in the loss of another converted vessel Hapag-Lloyd, ship manager fight Covid-19 suits from longshoremen One longshoreman contracted the respiratory illness, while the other argues exposure Hermitage Offshore fleet set for the auction block The company had as many as four bids for its fleet before heading to bankruptcy court Yieldstreet wins $76.7m summary judgment against Lakhanis in London High Court This is the second judgment awarded against the Lakhanis, who are now personally liable for a total of $124m in outstanding loans Hygo Energy IPO not the first shipping deal to be blown up by a hidden time bomb Deal had completed investor book, possibly below price range, but the company may now have to look outside for new chief executive if past is the prologue Baltic Dry Index keeps cruising amid China's iron ore demand Capesize fixtures may get split into panamax charters, according to Clarksons Platou Securities Rising tide of US LPG exports set to lift Navigator Holdings Jefferies analysts says low fleet growth creates the perfect platform for stronger rates MSC explores hydrogen as potential fuel source World's second largest liner operator backs hydrogen and biofuel but ensures its biggest ships are LNG-ready Coronavirus hits US bunker hubs hard but Asian ports show resilience Singapore, Japan and Zhoushan among top performing hubs as sales collapse in the US Gulf UK detains offshore vessel in Aberdeen over crew welfare concerns Full inspection now planned as RMT union criticises wage level on Ben Nevis Royal Caribbean Group faces a subdued 50th birthday celebration Coronavirus leaves cruise giant with little to cheer about as it celebrates its golden anniversary Bjorn Tore Larsen says he still wants to own a private fleet despite bulker sale effort The company is looking to sell a panamax bulker, which would leave it with just one wholly-owned ship Navig8 strikes first pool deal with Ibaizabal Tankers for suezmax UK-headquartered group expands Suez8 operations with Spanish owner's 2004-built ship Worker dies in accident at leading Turkish green recycler Isiksan ship breaking yard has safety and environmental approval from the European Commission and ClassNK DSME to offer ammonia-ready designs in bid to hit CO2 targets Shipbuilder logs approval in principle for ultra large containership fuelled by ammonia and sets 2025 target Trio of gasoline-laden Iranian tankers arrive in fuel-starved Venezuela The US has opted not to intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now HMM fills all 12 of world's biggest boxships on maiden voyages Resurgence in container demand shown by South Korean owner's full house for Samsung and DSME newbuildings Battle lines drawn: SK Shipping and Capital Maritime set to go to trial in tanker fight One tanker remains at the centre of a dispute between South Korean shipowner and companies managed by Greece's Capital Maritime Sberbank unit snaps up 46 Palmali tankers for $60m Russian creditor buys fleet of Turkish owner's bankrupt Russian unit after failing to find any other buyer CMB and Centerbridge wind down boxship fund Belgian owner buys out private equity partner stake in containership investment vehicle Greens hit out at IMO's watered down proposal on carbon emissions Lobby groups say they have been cut out of compromise deal which is heading for approval in November Swan Energy's new FSRU offered for trading as project rebuilds Regas unit for delayed Indian terminal is finally delivered but cyclone damage to breakwater must first be repaired Hoegh LNG lifts fundraising to $35m with second bond tap Norwegian LNG carrier owner still has headroom to sell more five-year bonds as it refinances early Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries S&P upgrades Hapag-Lloyd after it beats rivals' margins German liner company now at highest rating level since coverage started in 2010 Zodiac Maritime snaps up bargain capesize bulker from Italy's Bottiglieri Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage Zodiac Maritime buys another capesize bulker Shipowner taking advantage of prices that are still relatively low to bring in younger tonnage Boa demands $12m from investor after winning legal spat over newbuild Norwegian owner finally wins battle against shareholder controlled by Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago Biggest civilian hospital ship newbuilding near to delivery The $200m Global Mercy will double the capacity for charity Mercy Ships to deliver medical aid to African countries Poten: Over 70% of VLGC fleet opts for low-sulphur fuels But US-based consultancy says increasing number of ships will use LPG dual fuel engines Singapore bunker firm founder charged over Shell Bukom oil theft Pai Keng Pheng charged with abetting the offence of dishonestly receiving stolen property Andreas Sohmen-Pao: BW boss aims to be on the right side of history, by helping to shape it Singapore's action man with a plan Insurers warn shipping is not prepared for the next pandemic Marsh and International Union of Marine Insurance already looking beyond Covid-19 to how the next threat may play out

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
New ship orders sink as fear of future economic crisis grows Shipping CEOs see an increasing risk of a global economic crisis in the decade ahead. Mexican rail blockade continues to affect freight flows Railway blockades reportedly are costing the Mexican economy more than $18 million a day. Envase acquires SecurSpace for drayage storage Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide. Airline group issues distress call as projected losses reach $128B Airlines are slowly adding flights, but don't mistake that for market optimism. Bookings are trending down for the winter and airlines are bleeding billions in... Truckers counter ocean carrier effort to dismiss chassis complaint The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.

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OCTOBER 6, 2020
HONG KONG DATA: August fuel oil imports flat on month at 3.11 mil barrels Over January-August, Hong Kong imported an average of 3.48 million barrels of fuel oil per month, with a total at 27.8 million barrels, the data showed. INTERVIEW: LNG bunkering heralds cleaner shipping as most hurdles crossed - SEA-LNG chairman A significant percentage of deep sea newbuilds will feature LNG dual fuel technology in the future as the challenges associated with LNG bunkering have been mostly overcome, Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, told S&P Global Platts in an interview. India-bound VLCC laden with crude returns to Persian Gulf after Sep fire The fully laden Indian Oil Corp.-chartered super tanker New Diamond that caught fire and leaked bunker fuel last month will not unload its cargo in India and is instead returning to the Persian Gulf, several sources involved in salvage operations said Oct. 6. Jet NWE cargo discount turns to premium on refinery run cuts The jet CIF NWE cargo differential to the front month ICE low sulfur gasoil future turned positive on Oct. 6 -- the first time it has been at a premium in over six months, tracking supply curbs. Germany's Altmaier sees support for EU Green Deal, majority backing new 2030 target proposal German economy and energy minister Peter Altmaier sees strong support among EU colleagues for the EU's Green Deal, and the majority backing needed for higher interim targets for 2030, the minister said Oct. 6 after hosting an informal meeting of EU ministers. OIL FUTURES: Rally extends as strengthened Hurricane Delta shuts in more output The Gulf of Mexico shut ins have added upward momentum to prices already trending higher overnight amid a tightened global supply outlooks. Cameron LNG ships first cargo since Hurricane Laura hit US Gulf Coast: dispatcher Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG exported its first cargo Oct. 5 since shutting down ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall in late August along the US Gulf Coast, a pilots dispatcher said. US Treasury extends Venezuela order blocking potential Citgo seizure through January The license, which was set to expire Oct. 20, now runs until Jan. 19, the day before the US presidential inauguration. Sept. container volume at India's 12 major ports up 1.9% on year The rise in volume largely came from a pick-up in export demand, while imports remained subdued, market sources said. Typhoon Chan-Hom to affect bunkering at Japan from Oct. 8: sources "Kyushu area will be affected soon, and weather forecast of Tokyo Bay is not good from Oct. 8," a trader said. Singapore to issue additional LNG bunker supplier licenses as demand grows Singapore will have an LNG bunker supply capacity of up to 1 million mt per annum from 2021, Chee said. INTERVIEW: VPS exec sees bunker fuel quality alerts surging in 2020 as VLSFO use gathers pace "A lot of stability and cold-flow issues with VLSFOs, plus flash point issues with MGO and VLSFO, have been noted," Bee 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.

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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