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October 14, 2020

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
A.P. Moller-Maersk on track to deliver strong Q3; outlook for Q4 remains positive CMA CGM Group's e-commerce sites fully operational again, two weeks after cyber attack PIL enhances Mozambique Service Swire Projects launched to provide specialist shipping services DGFT permits export of Bangalore Rose & Krishnapuram onions Faceless Assessment - Measures for timely assessment of Bills of Entry and clarification on defacement of physical documents New export opportunity seen for Indian textile industry amid US-China trade war Shrimp exports to the US up APM Terminals boosts standardised container tracking system BIAL offering discounts on landing charges for cargo aircraft Cold storage segment in India projected to see significant growth in coming years Air cargo business recovering with rise in exports, addition of freighter services at major airports ACCD holds 43rd AGM to elect new Managing Committee under Rajan Nijhawan as President All India Passengers Association meets Maharashtra Port Minister to ask for desiltation at Rewas Bunder DHL Express announces price adjustment for 2021

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Hybrid locomotives for more efficient transport Dnata upgrades in Singapore and Australia Munich airport extends footprint in Central America CO2-free city deliveries in eleven countries Anne-Marie Jean president of Rhine Europe Terminals New WEC route to Bilbao New CargoLine representative in Benelux Ceva deals in Poland 2,600 wagons to be connected with Nexeed soon New managing director for Interroll Automation Inland navigation protests in Rotterdam Boeing awarded governmental contract High-cube container facility saves space DSV introduces fast China-Europe road freight APM Barcelona introduces new technology "Curiosity of the Day" 12th Latam Cargo route between Brazil and Miami Glencar appoints three operations directors

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
Maersk upgrades profit expectations again, but confirms 2,000 redundancies UK DfT snaps up extra ferry capacity to keep freight 'flowing smoothly' post-Brexit Cargo will be struggling for recognition again in latest Schiphol restructure The age of near-shoring? Too much disruption to supply chains, say shippers Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical Industrial shipper Manitou to use wind-powered transatlantic ro-ro vessels Atlas Air adds Alibaba to its e-commerce charter credentials Snapshot: Lifting animal spirits at Kuehne + Nagel Supply chain radar: Yet another wonderful dawn with WiseTech, Mainfreight & Kerry On the wires: AP Møller-Mærsk - dinosaur extinction postponed

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
NTSB: Incomplete safety procedures led to barge explosion The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Report detailing its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2019, explosion of barge IB1940, owned by J O Equipment, LLC, in the Illinois VIDEO: New Orleans RTA's newest ferry gets rave reviews from passengers The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) reports that one of its two new ferry vessels, RTA2, entering revenue service on Saturday, October 10 at 6AM. RTA2 will serve as the primary Energy efficient dredge features Danfoss drive solution Built at Royal IHC's shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands, for Belgium's DEME Group, the 7,950-cubic-meter dual-fuel (diesel and LNG) hopper dredge Scheldt River features a Danfoss drive solution designed Carnival says "low likelihood" of data accessed in cyberattack being misused Cruise giant Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today released an update on the August 15 cyberattack on parts of its IT systems. "Information Security at Carnival Corporation acted quickly Hermitage Offshore vessels sold in bankruptcy auction Scorpio Group controlled Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (HOFSQ:OTC), which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 11, has announced the winning bidders in the bankruptcy auction of its remaining fleet. It says BIMCO: China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew changes BIMCO says that, according to its Shanghai office, seven Chinese governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Transportation (MOT), last week released a notice last week announced that 10 Chinese ports will resume Algoma Central takes delivery of second Equinox 650 Algoma Central Corporation, St. Catharines, Ontario, has taken delivery of the Algoma Intrepid, its second Equinox 650-foot Class self-unloading dry-bulk carrier. The ship has begun her voyage to Canada from the 3 Following cyberattack, CMA CGM seeks extension of FMC filing deadlines The Federal Maritime Commission says it is considering a petition filed by CMA CGM, and affiliated companies (American President Lines, LLC, APL Co. Pte. Ltd. and ANL Singapore Pte. Ltd.) requesting temporary Ulstein makes changes in group management roles After almost 22 years as CEO of Norway's family-owned Ulstein Group, Gunvor Ulstein has decided to step down from her operational role on November 2 and, with her brother, Tore Ulstein, concentrate

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
DSME wins order for six LNG newbuilds DSME will deliver six LNG carriers to unidentified European shipowners by July and December 2023. The client has been reported... UK turns to EU ferry companies for post-Brexit cover Ferry operators owned by companies based in France, Denmark, Dubai and Sweden have been signed up by the UK government to... InterManager seeks to clarify virus measures after infections InterManager recommends that seafarers should be quarantined for 14 days prior to their coronavirus tests. The suggestion is being discussed... Seadrill slaps down creditor counterproposals Company undergoing restructuring of $7.3bn debt burden, and reached interest suspension agreement last month From the News Desk: Trust issues for shipping's digitalisation drive Shipping is well aware of the benefits of digitalisation, from the improved safety of crew and vessels to emissions reductions... UK royal pays tribute to shipping sector 'Maritime is nothing if not resilient. London International Shipping Week 2021 will focus sharply on what should turn out to... Downgraded UK shipping firms face stricter checks to access government relief Leading UK shipping names among those in aviation and maritime sectors said to pass additional review to access government-backed loans Hermitage Offshore sells fleet in bankruptcy auction Hermitage raised $80m from creditors for its 10 platform supply vessels, while Tidewater subsidiary VTG Ships bid $5.3m for its... Pavilion Energy in pursuit of 'decarbonised' LNG One of Singapore's two licensed LNG bunker players has tendered for the supply of potentially carbon-neutral LNG from 2023 China reported to have blocked Australian coal Dry bulk market participants are expecting rates for capesizes and panamaxes to nosedive following reports that China has unofficially imposed... Daily Briefing Free to read: China prepares to restore foreign crew repatriation \| IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand... Maersk cuts 2,000 jobs and raises full-year guidance Maersk's restructuring programme will result in the loss of 2,000 jobs, fewer than the number potentially affected. Strong performance in... Cosco agrees terminal consolidation deal in southern China The capital boost will help the port consolidate its two large container terminals and add economies of scale benefits, says... US ports boost throughput as global economy rebounds The US Commerce Department underlined a significant difference between imports and exports, saying the country posted its largest monthly trade... China Navigation launches project cargo division The new projects arm will be based in Singapore, but will have global coverage with representation in Europe and the... IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand The International Energy Agency anticipates that without significant policy changes from governments, global oil demand will not rapidly decline soon...

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
Rise in US spot market truckload rates slowing New project cargo player brings ex-Zeamarine executives aboard Air freight market throws quoting into chaos for forwarders Ex-SAL executive joins DSV as director of global sea chartering Maersk boosts '20 earnings guidance again on strong demand

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
P&O Cruises ship to become condo complex off Panama Ocean Builders also plans to build Seapods offering at-sea dwelling Jacksonville firefighters sue after injuries in Hoegh Xiamen blaze The lawsuit accuses the ship's owner and charterer of failing to maintain fire prevention equipment, leading to an explosion Danaos Corp triples share repurchase programme Two stakeholders sell two 'blocs of shares' worth more than $30m Arrested Folk Shipping tanker to be sold at auction in Fujairah Vessel is second controlled by UAE owner to be disposed of by National Bank of Fujairah Croatia's first FSRU Golar Viking arrives off the coast Converted LNG carrier is due to load first cargo via ship-to-ship transfer in Adriatic Sea Idan Ofer makes US power play in $815m deal Shipowner's OPC Energy to buy US clean energy company from private equity firm Ulstein family hands shipyard reins to new CEO Cathrine Marti Gunvor Ulstein stepping down after 22 years to focus on longer-term strategy Clarksons Platou takes cautious view of box sector after Maersk hikes forecast Analyst Frode Morkedal says profit guidance was not lifted as much as strong spot rates suggested, and 2021 could be weaker than this year for owners in general Global broker Aon urges P&I clubs to soften renewal rate rises Broker says wealthy P&I clubs can afford to go easy on members struggling to cope with the financial fallout from the pandemic Seaspan and Capital fix latest boxship buys on long-term charters Leading tonnage providers secure rare period charters in hot market Shipping set for boom decade due to under investment in new ships, says Cleaves Norwegian investment bank says orders this year set to be fourth-lowest on record GasLog links up with IFC on Sierra Leone LNG-to-power Project will use steam turbine gas carrier as an FSU for imports UK hands out more post-Brexit ferry contracts worth $101m Move is latest bid to ensure vital supplies make it into the country after transition period ends on 31 December Norway's Tailwind seeks exit from shipowning with final sales Norwegian company to complete its exit from shipowning. China Merchants Energy Shipping fights for Tesla ro-ro business State-backed carrier wants a piece of the pie as Tesla revises its China strategy Greece makes new stab at privatising historic Niarchos-founded Hellenic Shipyards Potential investors have seven weeks to prepare binding bids for what is touted as the biggest graving dock in the Eastern Mediterranean Scandal-hit Hurtigruten could sell hotels as fleet remains idled Norwegian shipowner could raise cash from property disposals as most vessels remain idled Modec wraps up $969m funding deal for Brazil FPSO Banks combine to back long-term chartering deal with Petrobras for Brazilian offshore project Probe begins after engine room fire on product tanker Argentinean navy assisted in bringing incident under control on Di Giunta E DSME signs $1.7bn order for sextet of LNG newbuildings for Russia's Arctic gas exports Price per vessel is over $50m cheaper than previous Arc7 ice class newbuildings Chinese salvor promises Wakashio wreck removal by Christmas Chinese state-backed outfit has said it thinks it can move the wreck by Christmas China eases crew change restrictions by opening up 10 ports Bimco gives shipowners advice on how to comply with new rules Adnoc reportedly pays top dollar for former Ugland ultramax bulker Brokers say a firm reported price reflects the premium buyers are willing to pay for vessels from Japanese-run yards Shipowners' groups welcome Sea Cargo Charter without full endorsement Bimco and the ICS are worried about bureaucracy and distorted CO2 reduction targets Maersk to axe 2,000 staff as profit outlook improves Giant Danish shipowner continues reorganisation as third quarter result set to be solid Asian dry bulk markets in disarray as China shuns Australian coal Confusion as China reportedly calls an unofficial halt to Australian coal imports Seadrill reveals attempt to 'cleanse' finances in talks with noteholders Project Paratus consists of proposals and counter-proposals as drillship company tries to restructure debt mountain ADS Crude Carriers down to last ship as VLCC sales spree goes on Norwegian owner offloads ADS Serenade for same price it sold sistership last month Alexander Saverys: CMB harnesses hydrogen in the battle against black swans The Belgian shipowner has become a leading advocate of the alternative fuel to tackle decarbonisation Mystic Invest eyes UK and German markets as it buys ex-CMV cruiseship at auction First of five CMV cruiseship put up for auction finds trading buyer Vale looks to cut shipping costs with new China port venture Brazilian mining giant says project will allow it to secure total port capacity of 40 mtpa in Shulanghu China Navigation moves into heavy-lift project cargo sector China Navigation Co launches a new specialist project shipping division targeting the energy, resource & infrastructure sectors West Africa Gas returns to Hyundai Mipo for newbuildings LPG newbuilding order doubles fleet to four by 2022 India looks to north America to replace Venezuelan and Middle East barrels

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
New A321 converted freighter passes first test flight in US The A321 has a lot of potential in the air cargo market because of its efficiency and payload. Companies are beginning to convert passenger planes... Hapag-Lloyd CEO cautious despite high demand, rates "If you go back a couple of months, nobody would have expected that demand would be as strong today as it is right now," says... Delta reports $9B drop in Q3 revenue Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported quarterly losses of $3.30 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3 by 10%. This is a 242%... Alibaba taps Atlas Air for parcel airlift to South America Alibaba is taking on Amazon around the world. Its latest move is in South America, with a new dedicated air service to speed up shipments.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020
Asian gasoil crack overtakes gasoline after 4-week flip as supply balance tilts Second consecutive session to see gasoil swap crack higher than gasoline swap crack. Delfin Midstream newbuild FLNG able to support LNG bunker demand in US Gulf Newbuild FLNG vessel design to have nameplate capacity of 3.5 million mt/per year: Delfin. China Oct LSFO imports from Singapore drop amid healthy supply, low bunker prices High import costs a deterrent for Chinese buyers in terms of importing from Singapore. NYMEX WTI rebounds back above $40/b on China, IEA news UK enacting tougher restrictions as coronavirus cases again rise, overall European demand continues to show signs of weakening.

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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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