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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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September 3, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
China notifies new maritime rules for foreign vessels entering its waters MSC adds Halifax call on Indus 2 service connecting India & Canada No signs of Golden Week capacity reductions Vessel with Advanced Air Quality System joins CMA CGM fleet ZIM announces exercise of option to charter additional five 7,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels Corn exporters focus on Bangladesh Exports surge from SEZs Adesh Titarmare appointed Deputy Chairperson of Mumbai Port Trust APSEZ registers higher throughput in Aug. Railways further improves freight loading in Aug. Districts as export hubs under ODOP scheme being implemented Exports of intermediate goods sustain gains in Q1 2021 after rebound from pandemic Make or Buy - Why outsourcing warehouse operations is more effective

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Constants in global shipping Great plans for railfreight network Hervé Morin re-elected Largest e-truck order in North America Fifteen for ZIM A leap forward for Clipper Logistics Vital link for medical supplies VP and global head for 4D More rail links for Hannover Lehrte Maersk signs Magna Charta More space in Chicago Young charter specialist finds a way 1,000 freight cars ordered XPO picks sales and marketing director "Curiosity of the Day" Sails for rockets at sea Authorities to audit seafreight margins Euphorigenic hammocks

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
HMM and staff reach wage and bonus agreement after 18-hour negotiation There's a 'meltdown of container shipping market' coming as cargo piles up Shippers face more rail chaos as German DB train drivers launch new strike Grim outlook for intermodal as an alternative to 'maxed-out' US truck market Bullish Zim goes long on new charters as it sets its sights on growth J&J Denholm buys John Good Logistics: 'huge opportunities for us both' StWraight Talking, part 2: 'What you do now, you will live with for 20 or 30 years' OOIL orders ten more new ULCVs in plan to boost fleet capacity M&A radar: Hey, DSV... less can equal more in deal-making

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Tideline Marine talks small-scale ferry operations at FERRIES 2021 This year's presentation of Marine Log FERRIES conference is now just over two months away and the program is rapidly shaping up. The event will take place November 9-10 on the New USCG conducts underway inspections of small passenger vessels off California In the wake of the deadly fire on the dive boat Conception, safety compliance checks are being conducted underway on smaller, U.S. inspected passenger vessels operating off the California coast. The checks DDG 1002 conducts builder's trials The U.S. Navy's Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships) reports that the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) recently conducted builder's trials. The ship is the third and final vessel in Ida: Recovery efforts get underway As parts of the eastern U.S. woke up today to deal with the lingering but still damaging effects of the remnants of Ida, recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast area continued. Many Corvus and Sanmar sign MoU Corvus Energy and Sanmar Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing a range of zero-emission and hybrid tugs based on Robert Allan Ltd designs and with bollard pulls Fednav orders 10 super-eco lakers Montreal, Quebec, headquartered Fednav Limited, Canada's largest dry bulk shipping group, has signed an agreement with Sumisho Marine Co., Ltd. and Oshima Shipbuilding to build ten new ocean-going lakers. The ships will Optimizing combustion to reduce black carbon emissions in the Arctic Reducing black carbon emissions is one of the few avenues by which shipping can have an immediate and tangible impact on climate change in the Arctic. FUELSAVE's CEO and co-founder Marc Sima

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Weekly Briefing: Bulk is a box sideshow \| Dry S&P sizzles \| Tankers await 2022 fizz Yes, technically you can carry a box on a cape, but throwing a few containers (if you can find them)... Marshall Islands doubles down on $100 emissions levy plan In a more detailed proposal to the International Maritime Organization, the Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands suggest that a... Owners risk losing all with wrong decarbonisation calls 'It is very clear today that for a shipping company - any shipping company - the risk linked to decarbonisation... Study reveals gaps in effective Ecdis use The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch, along with its Danish counterpart, have issued a report on how Ecdis is being... Navios Holdings benefits from charter rate recovery in second quarter Bulker owner is optimistic about market outlook as it seeks to address looming bond maturities Svitzer explores innovative partnership with towage customers The harbour towage specialist is developing new ideas to add value for its customers. And while discussions about automation continue... 'Poseidon Principles for marine insurance' scheme in development Industry insurers invited to sign up for scheme committing them to annual declarations of clients' carbon footprint, Global Maritime Forum... Shipping costs threaten survival of small businesses Container line revenues have soared despite costs remaining largely flat. But the 'meltdown' in box shipping is being paid for... Cosco piles up orderbook with 10 more newbuilds in $1.6bn deal Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co and Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co will each construct five 16,000 teu ships... Growth returns across Yilport's portfolio The pandemic knocked port throughput in the first half of 2020. But Yilport still has ambitions to become a top... Corpus Christi port eyes CO2 storage facility The port of Corpus Christi will work with the Texas General Land Office to develop a CO2 storage facility to... MOL proceeds with arctic LNG transhipment projects The move comes after MOL signed a co-operation agreement with Novatek to develop the LNG transhipment terminals US seeks to regulate its way out of the container crisis US exporters are furious at being unable to ship their goods by container. However, a reform of shipping regulations will... Space and communication ease congestion at US ports 'It is not really a matter of "blaming" the ports; the problem is on the landside, where shortages of trucks... Daily Briefing Owners explore feasibility of carrying containers on capes \| PI clubs should be open to major consolidation \| Hurricane Ida... Full automation 'no panacea' for solving congestion Yet issues with labour, cost and space militate against the idea of adding fully automated facilities everywhere possible Biden weighs Jones Act waiver for power-starved US Gulf President Joe Biden, who plans to visit the scene to see the damage for himself, is considering a Jones Act... HMM and unions agree wage deal to avoid strike The two parties have agreed on a 7.9% wage increase alongside a bonus equivalent to 650% of the workers' monthly... RINA's latest acquisition opens window on class Acquisition target Logimatic Solutions brings talented individuals and a customer-focused approach. RINA has changed its corporate shape, its ownership, its sectors...

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
New guide aims to help ports test cyber security Chemical group rails against ocean carriers' 'unfair' practices OOCL grows orderbook with deal for 16,000-TEU vessels Long Beach hopeful major rail hub will win final permits in 2022 HMM, union avoid shipping disruption with new contract

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Navios Holdings to take 10% piece of enlarged Navios Partners OOCL strikes $1.6bn deal for 10 neo-panamax containerships Nihon Shipyard order tally soars to 110 ships worth $6.2bn Containership sales heading for record as investment tops $8.9bn Are first green shoots of recovery showing in tanker sector? Ikea joins shippers' rush to charter containerships and buy boxes Fednav orders 10 super-eco lakes bulkers at Oshima Shipbuilding amid fleet renewal Cleaves Securities analyst Joakim Hannisdahl sets up shipping hedge fund Sovcomflot signs deal to develop shiprepair cluster in Russia's far east New Ultrabulk CEO von Appen 'does not mind' if bulker fleet shrinks Eidesvik teams with Aker BP to cut PSV emissions by 70% DOF inches nearer to $2bn refinancing as deal with rebel bank closes MOL buying major stake in GTLK's huge new $1.46bn Russian Arctic FSUs Norway's Eksfin tops $1bn in green finance for 35 newbuildings

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Eastern Airlines enters air cargo market with 'freighter-light' model Most all-cargo carriers that buy used passenger planes rebuild them for heavy cargo. Easter Airlines has a quicker, cheaper idea. Port of Corpus Christi aims to be large-scale carbon storage hub The port and the Texas General Land Office announced an agreement to develop infrastructure to capture carbon dioxide produced during oil and natural gas development. Case closed: How drug ring hid $1B worth of coke on a single ship New details on record 2019 cocaine haul aboard MSC Gayane - which may not have been the first run - as U.S. wraps up convictions. A most ghoulish story: Halloween supply chain nightmares Halloween is among the most popular holidays in America, so the horrific congestion this year is no treat for the nation's supply chain.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
BP says 'no obvious major' damage seen at US Gulf of Mexico platforms BP said Sept. 2 that flyovers across the US Gulf of Mexico have indicated "no obvious major damage" from Hurricane Ida to its four large producing platforms. Russia, India ready to expand bilateral energy cooperation Russian and Indian companies have been pushing for greater cooperation in the oil and gas sector beyond the $32 billion invested in joint projects, the countries' energy ministers said on Sept. 2. EPA wants to revisit 2018 RFS exemptions but revocation of waivers seen unlikely The Environmental Protection Agency has asked the DC Circuit Court of Appeals for the opportunity to further review a batch of Trump-era decisions exempting certain oil refineries from biofuel blending mandates rather than continue to defend the prior administration's actions in court. Russian Sep domestic crude pipeline prices fall Rb1,000/mt on weaker Brent Spot prices of Russian crude oil for domestic loading and delivery by pipeline in September were more than Rb1,000/mt ($13.60/mt) lower month on month, mostly on the back of a weaker Brent market. ARA fuel oil stocks down 1.5% on week at 1.184 million mt: Insights Global Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region were down by 1.5% week on week to 1.184 million mt in the week ending Sept. 2, according to data from Insights Global, after dropping 4.0% the week prior. August fuel oil barge trade volumes hit three-year highs in London MOC August volumes of fuel oil traded in the S&P Global Platts Market on Close assessment process in London Sept. 2 were 40.1% higher on the month, after 0.5%S marine fuel barge volumes were up 58.4%, and 3.5%S fuel oil barges rose 32%. OIL FUTURES: Crude rally accelerates on bullish US labor report, weaker dollar An overnight crude price rally accelerated in early US trading Sept. 2 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected US employment report and a weaker dollar. Singapore fuel oil paper MOC trades in Aug rise 44% on bullish 380 CST HSFO market Singapore fuel oil paper swap trades during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in August rose 43.77% on the month to 20.89 million barrels, S&P Global Platts data showed, on the back of a doubling of high sulfur fuel oil trade volumes amid higher demand. OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs on weaker dollar, bullish US unemployment report, Hurricane Ida disruptions Crude oil futures settled higher Sept. 2, propelled by a weaker dollar a bullish US unemployment report, and extended disruptions from Hurricane Ida. Spot 0.5%S marine fuel prices in Latin America fall in Aug, near April-May levels Spot prices for 0.5%S marine fuel at most Latin American ports in August gave back the advances seen in the previous two months amid volatile movements in the global energy complex and hesitant demand. MARINE FUEL 0.5%S WRAP: Demand struggles continue around globe, though potential supply tightness looms Demand sentiment for marine fuel 0.5%S was unchanged in August, though potential for tighter supplies in Asia thanks to a decline in European exports could result in limited availabilities in the coming weeks. REFINERY NEWS: Pakistan's Byco plans upgrade to reduce fuel oil output Pakistan's refineries, most of which are based on hydro-skimming technology and produce large quantities of fuel oil or furnace oil, for which demand has been declining, are in the process of upgrading in order to move toward higher-value products and meet new government standards. European Aug fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC falls to 130,000 mt Fuel oil derivative volume down on month Petroineos biggest buyer in Aug, Mercuria largest seller OIL FUTURES: Crude up on fall in US crude stocks "OPEC+ is still confident that the oil market will remain undersupplied until year's end due to the growing demand," Carsten Fritsch, Energy Analyst at Commerzbank, said in note Sept. 2. Shell charters LNG bunker barge to serve US East Coast LNG operating expenses currently above fuel oil levels Shell to take delivery of a number of LNG-powered ships Search for renewable methanol may mean more varied bunker locations: Maersk Sustainable methanol in ships seen twice as costly as fuel oil Maersk wants $150/mt CO2e carbon levy Platts to launch methanol bunker assessments Zhoushan ex-wharf bunker premiums for Sep gain with production cut expected Sep ex-wharf Zhoushan premium to Singapore cargo traded at $2-$8/mt Domestic production expected to decline South Korea-Singapore HSFO bunker spread narrows to 9-year low as demand picks up on low premiums Low prices helps ships take bunker fuel in South Korea Singapore supply tightness on demand from power sector in the Middle East Fujairah Sep ex-wharf 380 CST high sulfur bunker fuel premium perks up: traders An increased appetite for HSFO in the Middle East for power generation could extend into September, thus limiting supply of product into the bunker pool, industry sources said. Japan's MOL launches use of carbon neutral LNG for LNG-fueled tugboat Carbon neutral LNG supplied via truck to ship method **MOL to introduce 90 LNG-fueled vessels by 2030

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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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