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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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November 11, 2020

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
CMA CGM recognised as 'Best Shipping Line - Asia Europe' at 2020 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards Group B cargoes in IMSBC Code reclassified Hapag-Lloyd intimates change to its handling of the import of Shipper Owned Containers ONE announces weekly Europe-West Africa service Pirate attacks in Singapore Straits Extension of sugar export subsidies on the anvil for November-April season: Food Secretary APM Terminals Pipavav goes live with RFID container tracking service Air cargo demand grows month-on-month in Sept. Amazon begins operations at its 1st European air hub at Leipzig in Germany Bus feeder service to facilitate Hyderabad air cargo Cochin Airport excels in cargo handling CONCOR's ICD Mulund to halt operations from Dec. 31 Delta launches cargo-only flights connecting US & Mumbai Inter-Ministerial Committee approves 21 cold chain projects worth INR 443 cr. New airfreight wholesaler launched Significant surge in cargo tonnage & cargo aircraft movements at Delhi Airport in Sept. ECLGS scheme suggested for stressed sectors India discusses coal trade with Indonesia during JWG meeting China's exports surge in October IndiGo becomes first Indian low cost airline to offer IATA billing & settlement using IATA financial gateway

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Digital maritime highway Swiss forwarder makes history with green HGV Weekly container trains to connect Trieste with Budapest Geodis appoints Dr. Chang Estonian carrier starts operation in Finland MVG to open DG facility in Haiphong Finnlines assumes its role Catering for the needs of Asian singles New president for Gefco France Logistics for Russian luxury car maker Sri Lankan carrier ramps up cargo capabilities Upswing for Qatar Ports Breaking ground after two years of preparation Bolloré creates task force for vaccines Leadership succession plan "Curiosity of the Day" Two A350s packed with relief goods MOL: corona case closed

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Vaccine is good news, but are supply chains cold enough to handle it? Second wave of cancelled orders a new threat to Bangladeshi fashion factories European road freight rates overtake pre-Covid levels, but capacity still down No respite for congested UK container ports as carriers take evasive action Sustainability, and profitability, in the costly territory that is the 'final mile' E-commerce the star performer, driving growth for DP-DHL in Q3 Pandemic takes a bite out of Agility volumes, but logistics arm profits rise China disinfects cold chain shipments to avoid more infection Conf call redux: XPO - don't mention 2021 or M&A or asset sales or... Against the odds: How to save hard dollars - knock on wood, or plastic, or composite...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Halter Marine unveils PythonX plasma cutter Preparing for construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine is acquiring new technologies that includ robotic welding machines and a Lincoln Electric PythonX plasma cutter. Acquisition strengthens Ingram Barge's Houston area reach Ingram Barge Company LLC reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Houston Fleeting Services LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business assets of Houston-based Cheryl K, LLC and San Jacinto DNV GL releases first class rules for floating offshore wind structures "Floating offshore wind is poised to be one of the key technologies that can help build the renewable energy power base that underpins global decarbonization," says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL Armstrong Marine delivers Glacier Bay catamaran The Armstrong Marine USA shipyard in Port Angeles, Wash., recently delivered the 45-foot, 8-inch by 16-foot semi-displacement catamaran, Serac, to the National Park Service (NPS) for use in the Glacier Bay National Are box ships getting too big to berth safely at some terminals? An investigation report [M19P0020] just released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada raises important questions about the extent to which the increasing size of containerships poses a threat to safe berthing. Pilotage authorities turn to IMTRA for broad range of equipment New Bedford, Mass., headquartered marine equipment manufacturer and importer IMTRA reports it has been booking orders from multiple pilot boat organizations to supply equipment for newbuilds and retrofits. Products selected include easy Synergy completes FSU conversion and delivery Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group has successfully managed the conversion of a 1992-built, 126,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier into a Floating Storage Unit (FSU). The conversion was performed at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty Yard in National Waterways Foundation elects trustees and officers At its virtual meeting held yesterday, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) elected the following trustees to three-year terms expiring in 2023: Dan Mecklenborg, Ingram Barge Company Matt Woodruff, Kirby Corporation Dr. Craig NASSCO-Norfolk awarded $138.5 million Navy contract General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $138,545,759, firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of the USS New York (LPD 21) fiscal 2021 docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract includes

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
First Iran-linked tanker reflags to Samoa The 2001-built Dazzle has undertaken two ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia, and changed flag and name four times in 16 months IG pool contract broker Miller bought by private equity New owners promising both organic and incremental growth, boosted by new hires New green bond rules seek to push shipping into $1trn market The Climate Bond Initiative's new bond criteria for shipping will exclude crude oil tanker and liquefied natural gas carriers, but... MSC Cruises presses ahead with newbuilding programme The commitment to fleet expansion will come as a huge relief to Europe's shipyards, which continue to dominate this sector... Infected MOL bulker crew return home Crew of a vessel hit by a coronavirus outbreak off Australia last month have returned home to the Philippines and... From the News Desk: Will 2021 be better for shipping? Shipping was considered among the sectors most at risk from a global pandemic, but many companies have reported earnings either... Braemar and V.Group units team up to offer advisory services Joint team's offering includes consultancy and advisory services spanning operational and technical issues, health, safety, environment and quality standards, financial... Uncertainty clouds tanker outlook until winter 2021, says DHT The company says it had 20.6 off-hire days during the third quarter mainly due to deviations for crew changes and... CMA CGM says Nicolas Sartini departs group Industry associates said they were not surprised at Mr Sartini's departure from CMA CGM following the management reshuffle at CEVA... Shipping faces taxing questions about state support Traditional direct subsidies for the shipping industry have been replaced by tax incentives. But these have benefited some sectors more... Anglo American to add LNG-fuelled capesizes to fleet Anglo American will charter the newbuilding vessels, which are being built at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding yard in China with an... Daily Briefing Free to read: Weaker winter forecasts dampen LNG shipping stocks \| Economou sells Heidmar tanker pool to chief executive \|... Precious Shipping expects a volatile recovery for dry bulk The good news is several factors, including high newbuilding prices, have curbed owners' interest in ordering new ships. Meanwhile, the... PIL seeks court-sanctioned debt revamp The shipping line stopped short of calling for a debt moratorium but announced that it is seeking leave from the... Strong retail sales drive port of Charleston throughput This year's peak season is 'the busiest we've ever seen' as retailers make sure they have enough merchandise to satisfy... Qatar Petroleum enters green LNG pact with Pavilion Energy The deal represents the first long-term liquefied natural gas arrangement containing specific environmental criteria and requirements designed to cut the... What does the future hold for Hong Kong ship finance and the law? Despite the recent political upheaval, no one should underestimate Hong Kong's capability to retain its standing as a top-class financial...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Asia imports to US hit extended peak season's zenith in October ONE forecasts huge leap in annual earnings DHL grows pricing power in solid Q3 G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19 Railroads send railcars to NY-NJ as import pressure mounts Cloud tech helping container lines curtail cyber threats

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19 Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels? Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links Norwegian expects to sail entire fleet by as early as May 2021 GasLog Partners set to bring in advisor to conduct review GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19 Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels? Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links Petronas conducts first LNG bunkering with Avenir vessel Japanese mayors send out shipbuilding SOS to politicians It is a charterer's market: Trafigura fixes aframax period tonnage in 'cheap' deals Scorpio Tankers passes on bond market after finding cheaper capital Greek tanker thwarts latest pirate attack off West Africa Braemar and V.Ships teaming up to help cruiseship owners U-Ming books dual-fuel bulker newbuildings more than $250m for Anglo American charters Canada points to concerns over increasing size of containerships Proman Stena Bulk claims another first with methanol tanker order Uniper throws up questions on deal with MOL for large FSRU Atlas Corp set to gain from vaccine boost as profit jumps Contships bolsters 1,100-teu dominance with twin boxship buy Performance Shipping eyes fifth aframax with Piraeus Bank loan Grimaldi lays into Finland over lack of emergency cash Cash buyers tempted to part with ships as Bangladesh 'cartel' ups prices Exmar relocates newly open Tango FLNG barge to Uruguay Insurwave back on track after ditching blockchain Unions call for domestic fleet to import Australia's refined products DHT Holdings net profit down 60% on decline in VLCC spot rates PIL restructuring plan moves ahead with High Court filing seeking creditor meeting Singapore's GIC teams up with private equity to buy marine insurer Miller

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Chain break latest kink in Golden Ray dismantling Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take "at least a week in ideal conditions." Pfizer plans 'just-in-time' COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Canada Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States. Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA? A railroad from Mexico's Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites. Update: Air Canada eyes converted freighters to capitalize on cargo boom Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Brazil's Petrobras sets fresh ULSD sales record in October Record-setting run of diesel sales has been buoyed by the start of Brazil's sugarcane and oilseed harvest seasons. INTERVIEW: North Sea EnQuest positioning for Kraken sequel, green investment: CEO Hub plan includes supplying renewable power to offshore oil and gas facilities. Japan's Idemitsu to hike Oct-Mar run rates to 80% on higher kerosene demand Company expects demand for kerosene, used as heating oil, to be 11% higher year-on-year. Crude extends rally as vaccine progress boosts hope of demand rebound Energy prices continued to benefit from demand-side optimism. Petronas begins LNG bunkering operations, completes first delivery Malaysia's Petronas completed its first LNG bunkering delivery to the Pasir Gudang Port in Johor on Nov. 9, Marine Department Malaysia, or JLM, said on Nov. 10. Putin promotes Novak to deputy prime minister, appoints new energy minister Novak remains responsible for Russia's oil diplomacy Cooperation with other world producers to continue Russian river navigation gradually closing in the East Mild weather has extended season Season in southern Russia expected to last until end-November Norwegian government calls for HSFO bunker ban in Arctic Svalbard Proposal includes two-year transition period. Port of Rotterdam carries out first LNG bunkering of CMA CGM Tenere Total's Gas Agility LNGBV used to supply volume. Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential hits 9-month high on crimped supply Shortage comes despite Iraqi imports. Proman Stena Bulk to add methanol-powered tanker to its fleet Vessel's fuel consumption expected to be 12,500 mt/year. AMSOL gets new bunker barge at Durban Multiproduct barge part of JV with Shell Amsol also acquires tanker TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for early Dec loading Fuel is bunker grade Last such sale was November 5-7 Anglo American awards 10-year charter for LNG-fueled vessels Vessels larger than standard Capesize to increase efficiency Fleet to be equipped with new tech to eliminate methane slip IEA cuts global biofuels forecast as pandemic hits transport fuel demand Pandemic to shrink biofuel output for first time in two decades Global transport biofuels to reach 3.21 million b/d in 2025 Biofuels seen recovering from pandemic by 2022 Oil prices may rise to $50/b in six months, stocks back to normal in Q3: Vitol Demand needs to improve OPEC+ also needs to extend current cuts Vaccine news helps prop up prices South Korea's Doosan to develop fuel cell vessel with Singapore's Navig8 Ceres technology to be used in pilot vessel Applications expanding beyond stationary generation Doosan to build hydrogen liquefaction plant OIL FUTURES: Crude extends losses on pandemic concerns, pares back overnight gains Analysts warn, for all the excitement a vaccine would bring, there are still the practicalities to get out of the way first. China to cut refinery run rate in 2021 amid capacity growth, tepid demand** The country is expected to add 440,000 b/d or 22 million mt/year of new capacity, set to be in commercial operation in 2021.

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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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