BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2020

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Long Beach voliume slips in April as virus crisis causes demand to plunge US President rules out renegotiation of Beijing-Washington trade deal CEVA appointed by General Motors to manage ventilator supply chain Conakry Terminal receives 4 new gantry cranes from Konecranes China makes biggest US pork order of 2020 as virus hits plants American Airlines extends cargo-only ops to Rome, London, Zurich, Paris E-commerce faces increasingly severe shortage of air cargo capacity GAC supports Singapore-based start-up to develop greener drones

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MAY 13, 2020
A.P. Moller-Maersk continues to grow profitability while safeguarding global supply chains CMA CGM India successfully & safely discharges five units of heat exchangers at Kolkata Port Govt sets up new body under APEDA to promote rice exports Angré Port leases part of its industrial land to Arjun Refineries for setting up business unit APM Terminals Pipavav completes 500 days of safe operations Import-laden containers moved from JN Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to May 12, 2020 Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations and import delivery from Container Freight Stations during March 23 to May 12, 2020 Key measures to support MSMEs, businesses announced Stimulus package new dawn for manufacturing: FIEO President Allcargo Logistics engages in community level & hospital-centric relief interventions Not interested in reopening negotiations on trade deal with China: Trump

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eTrucknow now also available in Singapore New general manager for Crown Couriers Calm and steady hands to navigate through Covid-19 New cleaning facility for locomotives When "urgent" is not humanitarian Guide of the ICS for security measures Japan's first LNG bunker vessel launched From Siberia to China in 35 days Csafe Global launches hub operations in São Paulo Humanitarian airlift from Lyon to Bangui "Curiosity of the Day" Road hauliers demand planning security New member for steering committee on mediation Hellmann and Silgan Closures extend their collaboration (No) more services in the Caribbean Tanker acquisition via remote

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MAY 13, 2020
Maersk enjoys 'reasonable' first quarter, but there's rougher sea ahead Congestion at Chinese airports pushing forwarders to use ocean services Automotive supply chains face a long road to recovery as production restarts South African citrus exporters facing problems as peak season looms CMA CGM secures €1.05bn state-backed loan On the wires: AP Møller Mærsk - Smoke and mirrors... Forwarders warned to be vigilant as thieves target PPE The post-Covid-19 'new normal' for air cargo logistics Supply chain radar: UPS vs Amazon? UPS must move fast and break things

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MAY 13, 2020
Japan's first LNG bunkering vessel launched first LNG bunker vessel (LBV). The LBV is scheduled to be delivered at the end of September 2020 and will be the first to be operated in Japan. After delivery, it will COVID-19: Sembcorp's Singapore shipyard labor force slashed from 20,000 to 850 Singapore's "circuit breaker" measures to limit the spread of coronavirus have had a major impact on Sembcorp Marine. In particular, its Singapore shipyards' use of migrant workers living in dormitories has been MacGregor equipment picked for Edda Wind newbuild quartet MacGregor is to supply walk-to-work gangway and 3D crane equipment packages for the four offshore wind service vessels under construction in Spain for østensjø Rederi's Edda Wind business (see earlier story). Two ST Engineering Marine unveils new LNG catamaran design With extreme volatility in oil price, offshore operators are now more conscious of operating expenses and looking for more cost-effective transfer solutions. In response, Singapore's ST Engineering Marine has unveiled a design Federal agencies seek new steward for Boston Light The U.S. Coast Guard, in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration, has initiated the process to transfer stewardship of Light Station Boston, commonly known as Boston Light, under the National Historic VIDEO: Carbon fiber hulled all-electric ferry is a record breaker A carbon fiber composites-hulled all-electric ferry delivered by Norway's Brødrene Aa Shipyard marks another major advance in low-emission passenger vessel technology. The 297-passenger Rygerelektra measures 42 meters in length and is capable Four KOTC VLCCs to get Wärtsilä Fuel Efficiency Boost Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC), has contracted Wärtsilä to upgrade the performance of four of its VLCCS. The vessels' main engines will be retrofitted with Maersk: "We are strongly prepared to weather the storm" A.P. Moller - Maersk today reported first quarter results that Danish business daily Børsen characterized as "good numbers, grim outlook." The company reported revenues from continuing operations of $9.57 billion compared with

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MAY 13, 2020
Capesize market plunges to lowest in four years The Baltic Capesize Index moves back into negative territory after being above zero for only six weeks Opec forecasts deeper drop in demand ahead of rebalancing According to the latest Opec monthly report, oil demand will fall to 81.3m barrels per day, although record supply cuts... Floating storage duration to offset Opec crude cuts, says Navig8 'Long and slow drawdowns of floating storage will place a wet blanket on earnings for an extended period,' says Navig8... Are box lines finally becoming price setters? Price wars have been a feature of container shipping for decades as market share took precedence over profits, but as... Skou confident carriers can maintain capacity discipline Maersk is not pursuing market share and it seems other carriers are doing the same, according to the head of... Record-high inactive fleet weighs down charter rates There are also fears that the US-China phase one trade deal could fall apart due to quarrels over the 'Chinese virus'... Supply chain risk mitigation shows shipping's future direction A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit agrees with an academic webinar that making the supply chain uber-efficient has left... West brings down combined ratio to 107% Marine mutual well positioned to help members through coronavirus crisis, says chief executive Tom Bowsher Epic Gas warns LPG market recovery will be shortlived The small LPG vessels specialist saw profits rise in the first quarter but sees tougher times ahead Decarbonisation is complex, the simple answer is methanol The maritime industry needs clarity on the requirements for future fuels, says Chris Chatterton, chief operating officer at The Methanol... PD Ports on investors' radar as owner reviews options While revenue from airports and toll roads is now under severe pressure, prospects for ports and freight companies look more... Banks can do more to mitigate exposure to oil cycles Recent insolvencies marring Singapore's oil sector may stoke a fresh debate about credit risk mitigation CMA CGM secures $1.1bn state-backed loan The loan is part of France's state-guaranteed loan scheme established at the end of March in response to the coronavirus... Star Bulk shareholders approve Oslo delisting Nasdaq-listed dry bulk owner has cited 'limited benefits' from secondary exchange as trading in Norway falls short of hopes Daily Briefing Free to read: Coronavirus feeds LNG shipping inefficiency \| Call for P&O's state-aid to be linked to UK jobs \|... Precious Shipping's Hashim sees bumpy ride to recovery in the dry bulk market Any small change in demand or supply in the dry bulk markets will have a disproportionate impact on the Baltic... Gard postpones final P&I instalment due to 'challenging time' 'The capital situation would normally trigger full release of the last instalment. But we like to stretch to do whatever... Maersk warns of looming sharp drop in container volumes 'As global demand continues to be significantly affected, we expect volumes in the second quarter to decrease across all businesses... SembMarine yard workforce down 96% on coronavirus measures SembMarine has warned that the effects of the coronavirus backdrop as well as low oil prices on future projects' final... CSIC's former chairman detained as part of corruption probe China's anti-corruption body has announced it is investigating China Shipbuilding Industry Corp's former chairman Hu Wenming for suspected misconduct Blank sailings batter Californian ports' throughput Quite when the cancellations will come to an end cannot be predicted with any certainty. But most forecasts see reduced consumer...

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MAY 13, 2020
Top US Shippers: Food importers face consumption upheaval Werner to digitally connect drivers, shippers Charleston port gets import boost from new solar panel center CMA CGM lands $1.14 billion state-backed loan Prospects of US freight recovery fade on new COVID-19 stings Maersk boosts profit on blank sailings, signals more for Q2

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MAY 13, 2020
South Korean shipowners fight back as Posco plans logistics arm Pangaea touts rates premium in loss-making first quarter Jack-ups and floating rigs expected to fall to 30-plus year lows Capes sail into negative territory amid ample supply Officers' union hails minimum wage breakthrough for UK seafarers Navig8's million-dollar question for tankers: how floating storage will end Polembros Shipping suffers brush with US law enforcement Leading lines reap $1.7bn in state aid to stave off virus pain Milestone for new Zvezda yard as first tanker launched Collapse in container volumes to hit Maersk earnings by up to $1bn Indonesian bulker captain found dead in his chair World's biggest boxship loads world's biggest cargo Navios Maritime Partners sticks to dividend but casts doubt on future payments Anti-graft body probes former chairman of yard group CSIC TUI banks $1.9bn loan as it plots 8,000 job cuts What's the public value of management, when the share price is all about steel? Fjord1 warns virus delays could further impact its bottom line Scorpio's 'hope is not a strategy' mantra drives market moves Fred Olsen plots cruise return path after division loses $20m Shareholder spat at Inui Logistics blows up online Precious Shipping optimistic after 'cocktail' of bulker demand blows Paolo d'Amico sees 'fading' storage demand ushering in product tanker uncertainty CMA CGM gets state-backed $1.14bn coronavirus loan Thun Tankers returns to Ferus Smit for second NaabsaMAX AP Moller-Maersk back in profit but will blank 140 sailings in second quarter Gard makes $93m profit, but that is before full impact of pandemic Epic Gas sees pandemic speeding end of LPG market recovery Euronav doubles term coverage but passes on 'plenty' of other deals Shipping urged to remain vigilant amid surge in Rohingya migrants at sea Richard Branson up to his Necker Island in finding way out of cruise crisis MPC faces delayed investments despite shipping revenue rise Ernst & Young takes the helm at troubled Ocean Tankers Sembcorp Marine workforce goes from 20,000 to 850 due to Covid-19 restrictions Singapore adds fourth 'floatel' to house foreign workers

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MAY 13, 2020
Ports laying groundwork for post-coronavirus business The path ahead will look very different, according to global seaport authorities. Avianca receives preliminary OK for Chapter 11 bankruptcy A U.S. federal court on Monday agreed on an interim basis to Avianca Holdings SA's initial motions to voluntarily reorganize under court-supervised bankruptcy protection. Latin... Matternet readies cargo drone for FAA tests Drone technology provider to UPS Flight Forward aims for unmanned aircraft systems certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. North American passenger airlines expand cargo flights in May If you're a forwarder and need more airlift to get goods around the world, you're in luck. Airlines are listening and putting more assets to... Stranded crew crisis is ticking time bomb for global trade Future cargo flows at escalating risk from inaction on stranded seafarers. Maersk: Container volumes could fall 25% World's largest box carrier expects capacity cuts to mitigate volume downside. New trade center aims to help private sector navigate USMCA deal The new USMCA Center will facilitate the transition from NAFTA, update U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations on pending USMCA issues, and provide guidance on...

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MAY 13, 2020
Singapore's Sembcorp Marine hurt by coronavirus capex cuts by customers Sembcorp Marine has been hard hit by spending cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic and the collapse of oil prices, the Singapore-based company said Wednesday. Aframaxes in North Sea weigh their options amid subdued activity Aframax shipowners in the North Sea region are considering their options with freight rates weighed on by an absence of cargoes, market sources said. US DATA: EIA says Gulf Coast ULSD stocks draw for first time in a month Ultra low sulfur diesel stocks on the US Gulf Coast drew 254,000 barrels to 44.3 million barrels for the week ended May 8, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. Surplus ULSD auctions scheduled for Thursday: Colonial Colonial Pipeline will hold two ULSD surplus auctions Thursday morning, the company said in a notice Wednesday. This marks the seventh and eighth surplus auctions they have had for ULSD this year. OIL FUTURES: Oil retreats as market eyes weakened US crude appetite Oil futures edged lower Wednesday as weakened US refinery demand overshadowed an unexpected draw in US crude supply last week. ARGENTINA DATA: Refinery capacity utilization falls to 70.8% in March Argentina's refinery utilization rate tumbled to 70.8% in March from 76.6% in the year-ago period, as the coronavirus pandemic-induced lockdown of the economy curbed demand for diesel and gasoline, government data showed Wednesday. Shipping line Maersk foresees up to 25% drop in Q2 volumes Danish container giant Maersk warned of a difficult period ahead, according to its first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, with a possible 20-25% decrease in freight volumes in Q2. Mediterranean diesel swaps hit 6-week high on refinery run cuts Mediterranean diesel paper values have risen to the highest level since the end of March amid refinery run cuts, particularly in the Mediterranean, and lower freight rates, market sources said Wednesday. Bunker price recovery unlikely to be as rapid as collapse: BIMCO Past crises and price shocks were a reminder that any price recovery in the bunkers market was unlikely to be as rapid as the collapse, while low prices held mixed implications for the shipping industry, international trade association BIMCO said Wednesday. SINGAPORE DATA: April bunker fuel sales fall 4.83% on month to 4.11 million mt Singapore's bunker fuel sales in April declined 4.83% on the month to 4.11 million mt, data from the city-state's Maritime and Port Authority showed Wednesday. New Orleans marine gasoil hits all-time low as coronavirus hurts demand Ex-wharf marine gasoil in New Orleans hit a record low Wednesday as bunker demand on the US Gulf Coast continues to be battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising arbitrage volumes, limited outlets push 380 CST HSFO cash differentials to all-time lows A supply length and increasing volumes into Singapore from Europe over May and June have sent the Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differentials crashing to all-time lows in recent days, showed S&P Global Platts data. External: Global Risk Management

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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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