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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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September 30, 2020

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Global impetus being given to digitalisation in shipping business, ship/port interface HMM's new fleet control centre an integrated platform for vessel-to-shore data Increased competitive pressure seen among the top-10 shipping lines Cotton exports seen rising in 2020-21 Onion shipments already handed over to Customs before ban could be released for export: MEA Container cargo at Major Ports down in April-August Guidelines issued for safe handling of LNG-powered vessels at port Port of Antwerp enhancing focus on break-bulk Notification allowing use of H-CNG issued Demand for certain industrial commodities seen showing signs of pick-up globally India's crude oil import significantly down 'Major Ports will hopefully reach & even surpass the pre-Covid levels in the coming months' Onion export ban helps no one

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P400 connection Novara - Bari introduced Multi-function terminal in Trieste in German majority Bolloré handles out of gauge equipment for substation New shareholder at BTK World's first E195 adapted freighter certified Cemex and UP join forces Loxxess expands contract with Vodafone Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo RZD Logistics expands in Eastern Europe Houston back to pre-pandemic trade flows? Cincinnati CBP teams: No, drugs are not vital! Ceva Logistics strengthens presence in Kazakhstan Wagon keeper goes on the safety offensive Scania East Africa chooses managing director "Curiosity of the Day" MSC on EHSQ Reducing delivery time from 36 to three months

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
'Perfect storm' creates 'supply chain misery' for unhappy port of Felixstowe Capacity-constrained air cargo may be hit hard by peak season modal shift Amazon launches new assault on retail sector: suburban mini-fulfilment DHL hopes greener delivery service for London will float customers' boats Cargo the star performer as John Menzies weathers a tough half-year HHLA buys majority stake in new container terminal at port of Trieste The weird pandemic recession delivers a trade surprise Emirates SkyCargo's Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo Ireland faces devastating blow after its failure on ferry services to Europe Supply chain radar: Hunting

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Eastern lays keel for Weeks Marine dredge Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. reports that on, September 11, it conducted the keel laying for R.B. Weeks, ESG Hull 258, a new trailing suction hopper dredge for Cranford, N.J., headquartered Weeks Marine, Eyeing offshore wind, Scorpio Bulkers sheds a Kamsarmax with an unaffiliated third party to sell the SBI Rock, a 2016 built non-scrubber-fitted Kamsarmax vessel, for a price slightly in excess of $18 million. Delivery of the vessel is expected to Keppel plans strategic review of Offshore & Marine Singapore's Keppel Corporation is to undertake a strategic review of its offshore and marine business. The decision is in line with its plans to unlock value from SGD 3-5 billion (about US$ Kongsberg and MAN in digital collaboration project with Höegh Kongsberg Digital and MAN Energy Solutions are to deliver joint digital infrastructure to Höegh Autoliners. This marks the first step in entering into a strategic digitalization partnership and formalizes a Memorandum of Hornbeck Offshore gets $37.9 million MSC award The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC, Covington, La., a $37,980,207 contract that exercises a one-year option period for the operation and maintenance of four modified offshore Mein Schiff 6 crew members retest negative, but face further test The 12 members of the crew of TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship who had earlier tested positive for the novel coronavirus came tested negative in retests earlier today, according to Golden Ray salvage operations ramp up The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray has been ramping up operations inside the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) protecting the wreck.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Zim mulling IPO as it moves to pay down debt Strong conditions prompt Zim to pay off bond debt as it confirms IPO is on the cards Crewing crisis: Just how many seafarers are affected? Shipping groups estimate about 400,000 crew are now stuck at sea with the same number on land. But the complexities... Sovcomflot opens books to raise $534m on Moscow exchange Russian oil companies comprise nearly half the revenues, as Sovcomflot becomes a "seaborne extension" of energy pipelines 'Poor underwriting' pushes P&I clubs to loss All International Group affiliates bar Steamship lost money on underwriting last year, although most turned surplus on back of improved... Capesize rates receive boost from Brazil Sentiment is mostly positive in the largest of the dry bulk segments with capesize rates up almost 50% on the... HHI secures orders for four VLCCs While awaiting regulatory approvals for its high-profile merger with fellow Korean shipbuilder DSME, HHI's Korean Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering continues... From the News Desk: Crewing crisis is risk to global supply chain Up to 1m seafarers could be impacted by the political impasse over crew changes as the UN is warned that... CMA CGM systems remain down frustrating freight forwarders The extent of the damage from the ransomware attack on CMA CGM remains unknown and any attempt to determine the... Boxship under coastguard escort after fire Incident comes after a string of blazes on vessels of this type, including Yantian Express, APL Vancouver, E.R. Kobe, KMTC... Mystery 'hole' found in hull of Baltic ferry wreck In the 26 years since the vessel's capsize and sinking, several conspiracy theories have emerged. The new footage has been... HHLA takes majority share in Trieste terminal German terminal operator signs deal for a 50.01% share in Piattaforma Logistica Trieste, or PLT, located on Italy's Adriatic coast... Scorpio Bulkers selling vessels in offshore wind transition 'Last month we announced a new direction for Scorpio Bulkers - offshore wind as a sustainable business opportunity. This sale... Post-pandemic reconstruction will drive sustainable shipping Investment amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars is needed during the coming decade to build a greener transportation infrastructure... Daily Briefing Free to read: CMA CGM confirms ransomware attack \| Newbuild tankers accelerate clean trading \| Port delays could see cargo... Dry bulk at risk from crew change crisis A recovery in demand will support small year-on-year gains in the fleet utilisation rate in 2021, according to shipping consultant... Singamas warns PIL debts will weigh on finances Singamas says the restructuring and financing discussions involving cash-strapped PIL continue. Debt repayment is expected to be a lengthy process Saudi Arabia ships first cargo of blue ammonia to Japan The announcement comes as shipbuilders explore ways to use ammonia as a marine fuel and as an ambitious new $5bn...

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Zim works to pay down debt as it considers IPO Disruptions from CMA CGM cyber attack extend into second day TRAC chassis issues in Ohio tied to end of cooperative pool Rail-related costs harm West Coast competitiveness: study Market shifts freight rate dynamics for shippers Forwarders locking in charter, freighter space as air cargo demand builds PayCargo gets cash infusion to grow payment tech usage

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Danaos-managed ship leaking fuel oil into New York harbour A small crack in the ship's hull breached a tank with a capacity of more than 400,000 gallons Noble Capital gives Pangaea thumbs up on growth through ice investment 'Unexpected' opportunity in Nordic JV should be easily managed on balance sheet Shell backs hydrogen and fuel cells to decarbonise shipping Major lays out its emissions reduction strategy, raising questions over ammonia and parking methanol, batteries and nuclear Botched tests lead to Covid-scare on TUI cruiseship in Greece Carrying out and correctly interpreting coronavirus test results can be less than straightforward, false alarm on Mein Schiff 6 shows Adnoc Logistics & Services scoops 25-year vessel deal in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi owner to provide pilotage and towage services at three oil ports in the emirate Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing aboard CP Offen boxship Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna After tough years, Bouchard Transportation heads to bankruptcy court The company has as much as $500m in liabilities, filings show UK investment manager Mirabella buys big chunk of Awilco LNG Interest continues to swirl around Oslo-listed owner of two LNG carriers Embattled Hygo chief executive Antonello takes leave, as Petrobras takes a look It is unclear how long Antonello will take away from the company Embattled Hygo chief executive Antonello takes leave It is unclear how long Antonello will take away from the company Nikolaus Schues named as Sabrina Chao's successor at Bimco Shipping body will revert to male leaderships with elevation of traditional German shipowner to key role Ardmore devotes $30m to new shares repurchase programme CEO Gurnee cites depressed share values, progress in reducing leverage Pirate ship ahoy - as brothers launch new model on epic voyage Offshore worker Keith Lewis sets Adventure2 on its Caribbean odyssey after inspirational sistership's ocean crossing Tahir Lakhani's sons need to turn on their father in order to defend their liability, claims Yieldstreet Five investment vehicles controlled by alternative financier Yieldstreet are seeking a $76.7m summary judgment Swedish Club tackles expensive container losses Marine insurance mutual urges better seamanship and training to stop containers going overboard Lessons learnt from first wave of Covid should guide shipping GAC Group's Neil Godfrey argues nations that acted early and effectively to address the crew change crisis now offer a blueprint for industry-wide response Tschudi will not return to shipowning without employment in the bag First of Iranian tanker trio carrying gasoline arrives in Venezuela The US has apparently chosen to not intervene the oil trade between the two sanctioned countries for now First Avenir LNG newbuilding leaves yard for gas trials Petronas-chartered vessel turns heads on the Yangtze River as it makes its debut Tomini Shipping cancels Kouan kamsarmax but still wants third in series Dubai shipowner in talks over new delivery date for 82,000-dwt bulker Scorpio insiders 'take advantage of incredible sell-off' on shares Scorpio Services Holding has invested $30m combined in Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers since May Norwegian police probe Covid-19 'breaches' after outbreak on Hurtigruten ship Officers have questioned 20 people in connection with July's positive tests on Roald Amundsen Capesize rates expected to continue upward momentum Covid-19 disruption may slow iron ore demand, an analyst says Japan lines up tax breaks for struggling shipyards Fiscal measures intended to promote investment and encourage restructuring of the national industry New footage of Estonia wreck could hold key to tragic sinking Documentary makers who found hitherto unknown four-metre hull hole face criminal charges after underwater filming Alafouzos orders duo as Hyundai Heavy's Athens trip yields $360m in VLCC deals The current low shipbuilding price have attracted Kyklades Maritime and Evangelos Pistiolis to invest on VLCC newbuildings. Tomini cancels Kouan kamsarmax but still wants third in series Dubai shipowner in talks over new delivery date for 82,000-dwt bulker Teco launches Oslo IPO to develop hydrogen fuel cell for ships Tore Enger-led technology company heading to Oslo's Merkur Market as it looks to capture slice of lucrative clean power market GMF essay competition winner: Shipping must look beyond the numbers In an essay that won a recent Global Maritime Forum contest, Camille Simbulan argues the seafarer is key to shipping's sustainable development goals Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing on CP Offen boxship Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna GasLog LNG carrier chartered in as FSU for Myanmar project Steam turbine ship to be swapped in for Golar ship on storage role as imports gear up Adnoc L&S scoops 25-year vessel deal in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi owner to provide pilotage and towage services at three oil ports in the emirate Shipping makes waves in Northern Sea Route waters while the sun shines As sea ice retreats to new lows, traffic gears up on the sea highway through Russia's Arctic Shipping makes waves in Arctic Northern Sea Route waters while the sun shines As sea ice retreats to new lows, traffic on the Northern Sea Route gears up Seafarer arrested after fatal stabbing on MSC boxship Filipino crewman held in Los Angeles after violent incident on MSC Ravenna France trials sulphur sniffer drone over Calais coast European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to loan one of its unmanned aircraft for three month trial Work from home trend helps Westports defy covid-19 downturn But analyst says drivers for growth in container throughput may not be sustainable in the longer term

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Port of Savannah on track for record September Georgia Ports Authority heralding performance before the month is done. DHL takes carbon out of LCL service For DHL Global Forwarding, the coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for the ocean freight industry to neglect sustainability initiatives in the supply chain. CMA CGM cargo flowing despite ransomware attack French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally. DOT reimburses South Carolina for costs associated with deadly I-26 crash $4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration. New FedEx feeder freighter passes first test flight (with video) FedEx doesn't just operate big cargo jets. It has small delivery planes too. ATR completed a test flight of a propeller aircraft that will carry... PayCargo gets $35 million injection from Insight Partners Insight Partners' investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
European jet fuel rally ends blending into marine fuels: trader Monjasa sees near 50% bunker sales growth in Southeast Asia despite COVID-19 The Port of Singapore is where we see the most significant rise on the demand-side, Jacobsen said. IEA's Birol says 'more optimistic than ever' on shift to clean energy Birol said he was upbeat over the "plummeting" costs for solar and offshore wind projects. First of three-tanker Iranian convoy set to deliver gasoline to Venezuela The Iranian-owned Forest tanker is carrying 246,800 barrels of clean products that left the Shahid Rajaee oil terminal in August. Hapag Lloyd hikes freight rates for sailings from India, Middle East and Pakistan to Mediterranean The revised rates are effective from Oct. 15, the company added.

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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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