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14 September 2026 - Year XXX

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March 24, 2021

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MARCH 23, 2021
HMM takes delivery of first 16,000-TEU vessel ZIM generates highest net income in 2020 DGFT to be digitised with faceless, contactless, paperless virtual offices Adani Ports acquiring controlling interest in Gangavaram Port Bangladesh to build refrigerated LPG base terminal on Matarbari Island Myanmar ports face container shipment delays, reduced imports Aviation Recovery Task Force recommendations approved Emirates SkyCargo marks one year of passenger freighter operations Gocon winning big in Kolkata SpiceXpress helps transport cargo from Dhaka to Spain via Kolkata, Delhi Transportation from Kolkata & Haldia ports to cost more from April 1 Indian economy seen likely growing by 12 pc in 2021 ATF could be brought under GST Second consignment of Indian strategic equipment arrives at Chabahar port

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Alibaba over Riyadh Earning a profit despite pandemic Excellency in Singapore Relocation and award Self-driving vehicle for Sweden's roads Strong February in NSWA Damaged after return Gruber Logistics extends network Trial runs for automated braking system ZIM's performance validated New cargo terminal near VIE More localised support Second location opened in 2021 First female COO Army orders 879 trucks at a stroke One year as a freight-only carrier "Curiosity of the Day" Model shift to EFC at U-Freight Bimco on maritime emissions - and cost

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MARCH 23, 2021
Sky-high container spot rates spark emergence of 'dark side' of shipping Tech solutions are plugging in to help ease widening congestion at global ports 'Chicken-and-egg effect' adding pressure on already stressed US importers Sustainable supply chains achievable only by collaboration and shipper buy-in Grand plans for UK trade and investment hubs receive frosty industry response Brussels Airport cargo community a major asset for forward-looking new chief Against the odds: On the waterfront

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MARCH 23, 2021
VIDEO: Giant containership blocks Suez Canal One of the world's largest containerships, Evergreen's 20,388 TEU Ever Given, got stuck in the Suez Canal today, blocking traffic in both directions. According to reports, at one time seven tugs were Island Offshore sets anchor handling record The Island Offshore Group, which is majority owned by the Ulstein and Chouest families, has notched up a world record. In anchor-laying operations on the Solveig field in the North Sea, operated Van Oord signs three year service agreement with ABB Turbocharging ABB Turbocharging is to provide Dutch dredging company Van Oord with fleetwide maintenance and optimization services under a recently signed three-year agreement. The agreement comes as two Van Oord vessels receive the Ingram Barge tow is first of 2021 Mississippi River navigation season Marking the unofficial start of the 2021 Mississippi River navigation system, the Ingram Barge Company's M/V R. Clayton McWhorter, originating from the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois and pushing 12 barges Two new products join AkzoNobel Intersmooth anti-fouling line AkzoNobel International Marine Coatings has introduced two new Intersmooth anti-fouling hull coatings featuring self-polishing silyl methacrylate technology. Intersmooth 7200Si SPC Described as a next generation self-polishing silyl methacrylate anti-fouling. Intersmooth 7200Si SPC First WindFlex 27 CTVs set to go to work for Ørsted Designer Incat Crowther reports that the first two WindFlex-27 Crew Transfer Vessels have been sold. Built for stock by Penguin Shipyard, a unit of Singapore-based Penguin International Limited, they are to be Crew vaccination requirements threaten "perfect storm" for shipping The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is warning that lack of access to COVID-19 vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield and leaving global supply chains vulnerable. Reports that

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MARCH 23, 2021
Globus acquires second kamsarmax since fundraising Nasdaq-listed company's most modern ship to date will increase the fleet to eight bulkers Green lobby frustrated at black carbon delays Environment groups have called on the International Maritime Organization to make ships switch from residual fuels to distillates in the... Shipping being considered for UK emissions trading scheme, minister confirms Move comes as European Commission proposals to include shipping in EU mechanism expected within months Zim: The little carrier that could After reporting record-breaking profits for 2020, Zim is aiming even higher. With contract rates up 50% this year, and strong... Hapag-Lloyd to issue sustainability-linked bond German carrier moves to gain further momentum in green financing activities through the issuance of a sustainability-linked senior note to... Winter trends put Nordic icebreakers and crews at higher risk Alandia, a marine insurer, is hoping that designs for new icebreakers will be approved soon. It is calling for environmental... Rebound possible after sharp drop in LNG rates LNG spot charter rates were reportedly fixed in excess of $20,000 in some deals transacted earlier this month, less than... Gentleman Jim Davis - a crusader for common sense in shipping Jim Davis, the charismatic chairman of the shipping think-tank International Maritime Industries Forum, was one of the giants of the... Congestion at Australian ports following severe storm Queuing peaked at 40 vessels at Newcastle port, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence data. Elsewhere, port Kembla's queue has also... Daily Briefing Free to read: Seafarers can't be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns \| Insurer of Israel oil-spill tanker cancels cover... SPIKED Five yards bid for Evergreen's order bonanza Evergreen currently has an orderbook of 77 vessels, with nearly 720,000 teu in carrying capacity, ranking it first among the... Five yards bidding for Evergreen's order bonanza Evergreen currently has an orderbook of 77 vessels, with nearly 720,000 teu in carrying capacity, ranking it first among the...

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MARCH 23, 2021
Hapag-Lloyd eyes new debt to finance decarbonization Tampa port looks to lock in paper fiber exports for Asia Supply chain woes leave retailers struggling to balance inventories, sales TPM21: E-commerce spurs growth in container transloading Demand growth to outstrip container ship capacity despite new orders MyCarrier gets VC funding to build out small shipper LTL tech Lack of supply chain visibility particularly acute in project logistics

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MARCH 23, 2021
Apollo's Regan to step down as Genco Shipping board chairman Private equity man to retain board seat but hand over leadership spot to veteran AMA banker Bulker markets and dry freight derivatives hit by correction in rates Slump also being seen in the spot market for bulkers as fixing activity slows down Bank of America chases bulker after missed loan payments Lawsuit focuses on two ships managed by Istanbul-based Semih Sohtorik Management & Agency Globus Maritime gets bolder with third kamsarmax buy in five months US-listed shipowner nearly doubles fleet's transport capacity to benefit from rising freight rates Evergreen presses ahead with 20-boxship order worth up to $2.6bn Containership newbuilding orderbook set to be boosted as Taiwanese owner shortlists five Asian yards Executive pay drops at both Genco Shipping and Eagle Bulk for 2020 John Wobensmith tops Gary Vogel in CEO compensation by substantial margin FFA traders back container rates to stay at historic levels Derivatives players suggest 'new wave' of pricing will continue for rest of the year Havyard changes shipyard name as it prepares for last deliveries Restructured operation to be known as Havyard Leirvik as it focuses on shiprepair Nordic Shipholding trying to seal merger before banks sell off tanker fleet Danish owner hopeful of successful outcome to talks but equity turns negative Former Frontline boss MacLeod enters thermal battery business New post at EenrgyNest will see shipping veteran join forces with four former Glencore colleagues Botas' first FSRU newbuilding heads to Turkey But choice of location for state company's new regasification unit remains unclear ITF pleased with Maersk's handling of crew-change crisis The union added that conditions at a container terminal in Australia were still unacceptable First Spark Commodities LNG futures contracts traded on ICE Total, Gunvor, Vitol, and Glencore involved in initial trades with Clarksons as broker ICS foresees 'perfect storm' as ports turn away unvaccinated seafarers Most seafarers do not have access to Covid-19 vaccines approved by WHO China's imports of US LPG continues to support VLGCs But analyst cautions a further surge in orders is unlikely as he sees little upside for shipping from ongoing demand in India Cruiseship sold by Royal Caribbean emerges in fleet of Greece's Marios Iliopoulos The Majesty of the Seas is in Piraeus under the ownership of secretive binge buyer Norden raises expectations for its 2021 bottom line due to strong dry market Danish owner-operator said bull market would also have positive implications for its owned bulkers Mexico frees master held for 20 months on drug-smuggling charges Intership captain Andrzej Lasota was arrested in July 2019 after cocaine was found stashed on his MPP BW honours LNG 'trailblazing' Luis Lesmes with latest newbuilding BP-chartered LNG carrier bears the name of industry trader who died in 2014 French navy finds 6 tonnes of cocaine on ship in Gulf of Guinea France hails biggest ever drugs bust in region as Indian vessel and crew cleared to continue voyage Hapag-Lloyd set to tap bond market for $357m Second green refinancing project linked to new sustainability target on CO2 emissions UECC reveals 'stunning' 60% emissions cut in 'smoothie' biofuel trial Norwegian owner says old car carrier turned into environmental frontrunner through new bunkers Mystery investor fails to buy 5% chunk of Avance Gas after tender Move comes after BW LPG bought into Fredriksen VLGC company last year Bulker values rising by millions of dollars a week, analysts say Owners with the greatest exposure to capesizes tipped to be biggest winners in terms of net asset value Walland leaves Ostensjo after 27 years to focus on running Edda Wind Veteran executive will help prepare offshore wind player for IPO 'Giant' of shipping industry Jim Davis dies aged 92 Outspoken IMIF chairman, known for his humour, was a popular figure Bunker firm offers refuelling services from Augusta, Sicily Bunker Energy will sell marine fuels outside territorial waters to cut delivery costs FFA traders back container freight markets to stay strong Prices in container forward freight agreements suggest all-time high prices will remain throughout this year Shipowners seize on IMO 'loophole', but is it a false economy? Staggered global roll-out of Tier III rules allows vessels built to old NOx standards to trade in emission control areas Iskenderun Ship Management piles on the supramaxes Istanbul-based player has boosted its fleet with multiple below-the-radar bulker acquisitions Malaysia's Westports expands into cruise with terminal acquisition Facility said to have handled around 190 calls by cruise and military vessels pre-Covid-19 End of an era as Hong Kong's last casino ship heads for auction Abandoned casino cruiseship that was once the pride of the Soviet Union cashes in its chips, probably for good Offshore prospects starting to improve for Singapore yards, says analyst UOB Kay Hien says over 40 rigs have been removed from the market since the start of the year ArcelorMittal green-lights stalled iron ore project in Liberia Up to 190 bulkers a year may be needed if mining giant has solved mysterious port rights dispute

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MARCH 23, 2021
Evergreen container ship blocks Suez Canal traffic Vessels are backed up on both ends of the Suez Canal as tugs work to free the ultra large container ship Ever Given. Could America's historic import crunch get even worse? California's container-ship traffic jam is slightly less jammed but import pressure remains high. One analyst warns the worst may be yet to come. Port of Los Angeles outlines spending plans for new tax funds The Port of LA will use tax funds for repairs needed to address its booming business. Why are iconic MD-80 jets being converted to freighters? USA Jet Airlines, a small cargo operator, is converting old MD-88s into freighters. Airlines gave up on this plane, so why is anyone investing to...

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MARCH 23, 2021
Vietnamese crude spot premiums resilient despite retracting fuel oil cracks Cash premiums for May-loading Vietnamese crude oil rose to 8-month high supported by pockets of Asian demand despite weakening fuel oil cracks, while prices for Malaysian crude oil grades are expected to edge lower amid weaker gasoil and jet fuel cracks, market sources told S&P Global Platts. OPEC+ set to reach oil inventory goal later this year as US output lags: Vitol The OPEC+ alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is set to push global oil inventories back to 2019 levels later this year with demand recovering in China and the US lagging on boosting its production, according to Mike Muller, Asia head of Vitol, the world's largest independent oil trader. OIL FUTURES: Crude slides 6% as pandemic spread dims near-term outlooks Crude oil futures settled 6% lower March 23 as the market reeled from pandemic-dented demand outlooks and a stronger US dollar. Newbuild Aframax, Suezmax vessels mull West of Suez clean floating storage A number of newbuild Aframax and Suezmax tankers in the West of Suez markets are considering floating storage options for refined products, even though the current contango structure in the underlying ICE low sulfur gasoil futures market isn't wide enough on paper, market sources said March 23. FEATURE: Handysizes' versatility drives rates to record high Support from Australia-China rift Capesizes typically carry coal, iron ore Handysizes more flexible in cargoes, ports Fujairah mulls boosting storage capacity to 17 million cu m in four years: official (Updates with more comments) Current capacity exceeds 10 million cu m Rising crude flows may lead to infrastructure expansion Projects may include expanded berth, interconnectivity infrastructure Success of IMO 2020 rule sets momentum for shipping's decarbonization goals: IMO division head Limited FONARs show ready supply of compliant fuels Bunker fuel price collapse supported IMO 2020 rule IMO working to promote alternative fuels to aid decarbonization Fujairah now reporting bunker sales via S&P Global Platts; Feb volumes fall 6.2% Exclusive data published on 20th of every month February bunker sales total 637,585 cu m LSFO sales comprise 77% of February total Fujairah considers renewables, LNG as shipping industry aims to cut carbon footprint Shippers looking at alternative fuels to cut emissions LNG, biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia among options UAE plans to boost hydrogen production Sovcomflot, Shell complete first Aframax LNG bunker operation in US Tanker received LNG while en-route to Europe from US Gulf Operation facilitated by Shell's LNG bunker barge Asia LR2 tankers rise above w100 first time in 2021: sources Asia LR rates at year-to-date highs as supply tightens LR1's premium to LR2 narrows as rates rise China's Jan-Feb bonded bunker fuel supply hits record high of 3.2 million mt Jan-Feb bonded bunker fuel supply jumps 50% on year Output of LSFO for bonded bunkering rise 223% Singapore MF0.5% market expected to weaken in April on rising supply, weak bunker Ex-wharf bunker demand weakens on declining demand Singapore to see sufficient inflow from the West in April Japan marine fuel 0.5%S differential hits 5-month high amid supply tightness Berth maintenance at Japan's largest refiner ENEOS' Negishi refinery has led to congestion at the key port of Tokyo Bay, limiting spot offers. Shipping company ONE suspends import bookings into Myanmar amid protests** It added that it would strive to deliver shipments that are already on the way despite delays.

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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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