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November 24, 2020

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
CMA CGM to operate new FLAMINGO EXPRESS service from Dec. Contship Italia Group releases new business plan for 2021-2024 Liquid cargo regulatory changes from Jan. Export of oilmeals marginally up Reduce import of finished steel goods: Minister APSEZ ranked 14th in key segment of Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index, 2020 Colombo Port jumps five spots on connectivity index Delegation seeks support to promote Kerala port First Director-General of HAROPA put in charge of merging the three ports of Le Havre, Rouen & Paris into a single institution Gwadar port begins international transit activity Kattupalli port designated for crew change Boxco Logistics successfully handles prestigious IOCL MEG project in Paradip CONCOR flags off 1st container train for ICD Barhi (Sonepat) from Mundra Domestic mining & construction equipment industry has staged smart recovery: ICRA Indian economy seen healing with positive contribution from exports World economy faces slower momentum with resurgence in Coronavirus cases: IMF

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Return to pre-pandemic service level Tiffa and Kale for paperless New passive thermal solution from Italy eTIR advances in Central Asia Metzger to take over next week Framework for autonomous shipping The rise of the carriers: CMA CGM Another partner for UK network More investors go digital Pall-Ex picks Plesinski Matternet's drones in the skies above Berlin For sipping Ricard in Thailand Special truck for innovative cargo African carrier launches transpac cargo service "Curiosity of the Day" Argovian company wins award in Dubai Huelva welcomes a new service

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Air cargo takes to the world stage and will give vaccine distribution its best shot Tougher US drug legislation set to derail millions of parcels on 1 January CMA CGM profits surge in Q3, and Ceva acquisition 'starts to bear fruit' More misery for UK importers: Maersk hikes import haulage tariff on Brexit Day Bangladeshi apparel makers demand withdrawal of congestion surcharges UK logistics sector may be down, but it's certainly not out, suggests survey US cargo airlines given seventh freedom rights in UK deal Sebastiaan Scholte is new CEO at GSSA Kales Group Supply chain radar: The China-Australia trade - baby, where did our love go? Supply chain radar: Forwarders vs carriers - the devil's $12bn pot has no lid

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
BIG HOPE 1 brings awareness to cancer research this holiday season This Christmas, the pink barge BIG HOPE 1 will sail to Five Rivers Distribution in Van Buren, Ark., for a new spin on the annual cancer fundraising event now being called the EPA's VIDA rulemaking: One step at a time On October 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially proposed its new Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance. In a Maritime Client Alert, law firm Jones Walker notes that Bollinger delivers new Bayou Teche flood gate The St. Mary Parish Levee District in Louisiana is to get added protection against heavy rain and storm surge flooding with the delivery by Bollinger Shipyards LLC today of a new Bayou CDC again warns against cruise ship travel Although no cruises are currently operating out of U.S. ports, a limited number of cruises are available elsewhere. Taking one is likely not a good idea. In a new travel notice, the Ocean Infinity orders more ships for its robot fleet Austin, Texas, headquartered Ocean Infinity is adding more, larger, vessels to its fleet of robotic vessels. It has placed an order with Fincantieri group member Vard for eight 78- by 15-meter robotic GE Power Conversion systems chosen for NSMV GE's Power Conversion business has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply the power and propulsion systems for the first two National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) on order at Philly Shipyard. VIDEO: Damen completes conversion of PSV to fish feed carrier A former platform supply vessel has emerged from Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam following an extensive conversion carried out on behalf of Norwegian fish feed distributor Eidsvaag. Now renamed Eidsvaag Opal, the vessel was

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Sino-Australia trade spat keeps bulk carriers stranded Twenty-six bulk carriers laden with Australian coking coal remain at anchor off China Navios outlook improves on better third quarter The company posted a third quarter of the year loss of $10.1m, compared with a loss of $39.1m for the... TEN sees 'positive turnaround' in third quarter TEN reported a net income of $1.4m for the third quarter of 2020 compared with last year's $9.5m loss in... Helmepa's Mitsatsos bows out after four decades Mr Mitsatsos was opposed to a move to slash fees for member vessels in a bid to scale up the... Diana posts loss after dry bulk market dip Revenue for the quarter fell to $42.3m partly because of the sale of six vessels in 2019 and two more... Newly sold Greek tankers sail for Venezuela defying US sanctions Until mid-2020 Greek ships transported 80% of cargoes from the South American country, but drastically reduced exposure after US sanctions... Voting open for 2021 Shipping Outlook Forum poll The Lloyd's List 2021 Shipping Outlook Forum takes place on December 1 and we need your input to help shape... Container sector set for $14bn earnings after strong third quarter Soaring demand and record-high freight rates have boosted carrier finances in the third quarter of the year. The outlook for... Greek owners urge priority vaccination for 'heroes of the sea' Seafarers have been shunned by authorities in many ports as coronavirus fears have overridden the need for crew changes Swedish Club issues warning for 2021 hull and machinery pricing 'Going forward, the club will therefore continue to focus on aligning premium levels, on a case by case basis, across... Crew taken from bunkering vessel after hijacking Three crew were kidnapped from the bunkering tanker Stelios K about 65 nautical miles south of Lagos. The ship was... AqualisBraemar buys LOC for $20m Braemar holds a 27% stake in AqualisBraemar and upon completion of the LOC transaction, which is subject to approvals, is... Energy efficiency costs are not the preserve of shipowners There has been much discussion about future fuels and retrofitting energy efficiency technology can make a difference to the industry's... US regulator steps up pressure on carriers Shippers and exporters are increasingly frustrated at delays and congestion at US terminals and the practices that carriers are implanting... Cargo and marine hull face turning tide in hard market The pandemic and subsequent economic crisis, as well as natural catastrophe losses, have added to the pressure on the market Daily Briefing Free to read: Time to chase the devil from the IMO \| Shipping's proposed $5bn research fund endures IMO scrutiny... Samsung Heavy seals $2.5bn contract to provide ship blocks The shipyard also said it may receive additional orders for large-scale liquefied natural gas projects in Mozambique and Qatar. Major... Head of Höegh LNG mulls use of LNG tankers for ammonia Støhle is also eyeing using ammonia to produce hydrogen, which has gained traction from policy makers as a potential carbon-free... Green shipping investment requires clarity on IMO emissions measures In its latest report, Gibson argued that 'carbon taxes might be the only way to make future fuels more competitive'... Höegh LNG firms up India FSRU contract The contract will start in the first quarter of 2021 following the completion of remaining work at the import terminal... Hybrid ships' attractions grow Classification society DNV GL is receiving a lot of interest from customers looking to initiate battery-powered or battery hybrid vessel...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
EU to spend nearly $1 trillion on offshore wind H1 retail restocking hinges on holiday sales, unemployment benefits Shipping industry still has to convince IMO on decarbonization fund Container line profits soar as service plunges

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Lindsay Blee expanding to offer VLSFO at Florida ports Diana Shipping plans to refinance its debt next year and sell more bulkers Diana Shipping posts wider loss due to more impairments The robots are coming: Vard scores order for Ocean Infinity's biggest shore-controlled vessels yet TEN stock soars after company maintains profit, dividend Frangou displays optimism for 2021 as Navios Holdings loss narrows Clarksons: average voyage lengths up for fifth straight year Ship recycling cash buyer Pandey arrested for money laundering Awilco LNG avoids covenant crunch in talks with CCB Leasing North P&I Club targets 10% general increase to tackle underwriting losses The robots are coming: Vard scores order for Ocean Infinity's biggest shore-controlled vessels yet TEN stock soars after company maintains profit, dividend Frangou displays optimism for 2021 as Navios Holdings loss narrows Clarksons: average voyage lengths up for fifth straight year Ship recycling cash buyer Pandey arrested for money laundering Awilco LNG avoids covenant crunch in talks with CCB Leasing North P&I Club targets 10% general increase to tackle underwriting losses 'Strange case': three seafarers kidnapped from bunker tanker off Nigeria Secondhand prices for aged tankers inch closer to scrap values Newport ups kamsarmax bet after rare sale by EBE Maritime MPC Container Ships cashes in as limelight shines on small boxships Panamax bulkers enjoy boost in North American grain trade Trial scrapped as Palmali's $1.9bn lawsuit against Litasco drags on Monjasa builds capacity by buying Golden Agri Stena tanker Japan launches national project to develop zero-emission ship Bio-LNG offers maritime big emissions cuts over fossil LNG, report says Nordic Shipholding reveals $8.7m impairment as it tries to sell MR Berenberg shakes off pandemic with launch of second shipping fund 'Perfect fit': AqualisBraemar expands with $20m takeover of LOC Group IMO to develop proposal for $5bn zero-emission technology fund backed by fuel levy MaritimeONE scholars on the shipping world: 'Dynamic, always changing and keeping up with the times' Meet the new generation driving Singapore shipping 'I don't have to work nine to five in an office for the next 20 to 30 years. That would bore me' Shanghai North Sea orders suezmax shuttle tanker at DSIC Kanway Line orders first boxship newbuildings in China Cosco Shipping Intl subsidiary wins legal battle with crane company Grounded Viking Line cruise ferry refloated and heads to repair yard

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Alaska Airlines modernizes fleet with deal for more 737 MAX jets A creative sale-leaseback deal gives Alaska Airlines more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft while reducing operating and leasing costs, plus debt. 5 maritime sustainability trends for 2021 IMO 2020 and new amendments have the potential to further lower emissions for maritime freight. Carriers are using low-emission fuels, scrubbers and shore-to-ship power. IATA's de Juniac resigns; former IAG boss Walsh named successor Willie Walsh was one of the most influential airline executives at British Airways' parent company. Now he takes the reins at the International Air Transport... CMA CGM's third-quarter profits jump 522% Mirroring bullish comments by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, container line CMA CGM reports a strengthening market in the fourth quarter. US blocks air cargo flights with aid for Cuba A couple of South Florida air charter companies hoped to fly care packages to Cuba, but the U.S. State Department and some cargo rivals opposed...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Libya's NOC under pressure as oil revenue feud heats up Armed groups try to storm NOC headquarters NOC will not release funds to CBL until transparency shown Libya producing around 1.2 mil b/d Minerva Bunkering makes first delivery on new platform to Hafnia ADP leverages metering and communications technology Service to launch in ARA, Fujairah,Singapore in early 2021 RUSSIA DATA: October fuel oil exports fall 4.5% on year to 2.692 mil mt Exports up 9.7% on-month Fall in output drives on-year export decrease AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Nov. 23-27 Buenos Aires market expects firmness amid rising demand Vancouver demand heard weak NORWAY DATA: Oct oil output remains below ceiling, no cut extension planned Norway's voluntary output cuts not seen extending into 2021 Country over-complies with self-imposed cuts in Sept-Oct Sverdrup boost keeps production well above 2019 levels Monjasa acquires new tanker for Middle East bunkering operations Monjasa sold 13% of its 2019 volumes at Fujairah Bunker fuel volumes at Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals berths in September rose 12.8% Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week Ongoing tight availability of VLSFO Tight supply of HSFO REFINERY NEWS: Nigeria to commission 5,000 b/d modular refinery President Buhari will commission refinery Nov. 24 Projected capacity over 271 mn liters/y of refined products Bunker company Sing Fuels to launch base oil desk as it advances growth plans Sing Fuels will be trading Group I, II and III base oil products, it said in a statement. Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week LSFO output shows slight increase Container liners provide baseline demand OIL FUTURES: Crude higher on vaccine approval, OPEC+ meeting hopes Weekly inventory reports by API and the EIA to provide fresh cues. MARPOL sulfur verification process amendments should be applied without delay: IBIA The complexity in having different approaches to sulfur verification for MARPOL-delivered samples versus in-use and on-board samples has raised concerns. Beijing issues additional 3 mil mt product export quotas to CNPC, ZPC, Norinco for 2020 State-owned Norico also joined the quota holder list, receiving an allocation of 50,000 mt.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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