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BRIEFS

April 4, 2022

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MSC Group reaches agreement with Bolloré Group for acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics Pristine Logistics all set to acquire Sical Logistics Long-term container ocean freight rates up almost 100% year-on-year: Analysis Paradip Port achieves highest ever Schedule reliability improves slightly in February 2022 The Greenback holds sway Mumbai Port highlights Sagarmala projects Settlement and 'follow' clause in Marine Insurance Minister updates on impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on shipping Leading B-School NITIE to reduce academia-industry gap in supply chain logistics DGFT extends FTP till Sep. 30 India emerging as preferred sugar supplier DPA Board confers on key issues CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No. 10AB Textile industry seeks duty free imports National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built by TATA Projects

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Bolloré and MSC clinch deal in Africa US class I railway launches domestic service Logistics guidance for sustainability ahead Supporting B737 P2F conversions at Gatwick Improving aerodynamics to save fuel BDB elects new presidium Repurchase of Gefco shares? Thessaloniki prepares for ULCVs Smiling faces in Hong Kong Long HGVs expand European fleet Aeroterm gets two warehouses near YUL MSK Pharmalogistik finds new location "Curiosity of the Day" Swissport chooses Ilse De Loof Brazilian terminal orders new equipment Nearly 1,500 safest drivers join Circle of Honour Australia to expand intermodal facilities Alaska Air Cargo: two more 737 cargo freighters

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APRIL 1, 2022
CMA CGM poised to acquire Gefco before sanctions hobble operations AirBridgeCargo fleet starts to break up as lessors demand their aircraft back Container freight rates seem unfazed by global issues and remain above par 'You Snooze While We Dooze' service set to hit the B2C 'sweet spot' US Senate agrees reform to Shipping Act as more shipper complaints hit lines Yara International orders 15 terminals for bunkering blue ammonia Allcargo opts for asset-light growth strategy, selling non-core business Yang Ming plans to order more 15,000 teu ships and some feeders Unions accuse UK government of failing workers as P&O Ferries 'gets away with it' M&A radar: Winning MSC balks at M'rsk & CMA CGM path with BAL deal FedEx aims high as US authorities eye cargo drones more favourably

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APRIL 1, 2022
Plan for Scandinavian ammonia bunkering network moves ahead Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara International, which is one of the world's largest ammonia producers, is starting to make good on its commitment to make carbon-free ammonia fuel bunkering a reality. It has Holland America cruise ship will be temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in Rotterdam Holland America Line's cruise ship Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and city of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Conrad optimistic after reporting profitable 2021 Conrad Industries Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD), Morgan City, La., reports that net income for the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, was $6.5 million compared to net loss of $4.0 million in Exam scam defendant faces additional charge A defendant in the ongoing exam scam case involving a test score-fixing scheme at the U.S. Coast Guard's Regional Exam Center (REC) New Orleans in Mandeville, La., faces an additional charge of Ocean Shipping Reform Act passes Senate The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.,) and John Thune (R.-S.D.) has passed the Senate by a voice vote. The legislation aims to help fix supply Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 - 8. Four public meetings are scheduled aboard the M/V Mississippi in selected towns along AWO applauds Tennessee General Assembly for passing Jones Act resolution The American Waterways Operators (AWO) applauds the Tennessee General Assembly for passing SJR0954, a resolution that reinforces support for the Jones Act, the foundational law of American maritime requiring that any vessel Caterpillar sees methanol as a key fuel for maritime decarbonization Caterpillar Marine is investing in methanol-fueled engine technologies. It says the commitment supports the development of decarbonization efforts in the marine industry by offering cost effective methanol-powered solutions without sacrificing the value

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P&O Ferries: Backwash drags politicians under This was more spin than substance, designed to placate public and media outrage while doing little to address the root... Largest-ever emergency oil reserve release to weigh on tanker market Two of the four US Strategic Petroleum Reserves sites have pipeline links to crude export terminals, but sales are likely to... Panama Canal restructures tariffs in effort to simplify The Panama Canal Authority is looking to reduce the number of tariffs it offers. Under new proposals, vessels capacity will attract... Clubs warn of contaminated HSFO from Singapore While suppliers of the tainted fuel were not identified, clubs have cited a cause for concern given an increase in... Carriers need to strike a balance between 'greener' and 'bigger' In a world where geopolitical uncertainty is rising, trading patterns are shifting and incremental growth of shipping demand cannot be... US shipping regulation reform one step closer US exporters hope changes to shipping regulation will reduce costs and increase capacity. But the changes are unlikely to have... Carbon market measures could raise over $3trn, says World Bank A World Bank report found market-based measures to tax or cap shipping emissions could raise $1trn to $3.7trn by 2050... Carriers set to ride out market volatility Economic and geo-political uncertainty risks lower demand. But any recovery of supply chains in unlikely before 2023 The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping Lloyd's List's latest quarterly outlook for shipping examines the trends across all shipping sectors, so for this week's edition of... Have we reached peak uncertainty? Lloyd's List's latest shipping health check remains largely unchanged from the last quarter, but the uncertainty that lies beyond requires... Tankers: Russia to the rescue for 'putrid' market Crude, product and fuel oil seaborne trades are being recalibrated, as higher insurance costs and sanctions on Russia's oil and... Yara to bunker green ammonia Yara International is to launch the world's first ammonia bunkering network in Scandinavia P&O Ferries backlash leaves UK ports in legal limbo Port leaders are concerned that they could be sued by operators under the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act of 1847... GoodBulk sees strong market for capesizes after record profit Trade 'tensions could also be a positive for dry bulk tonne miles in the longer term if they reshuffle trade... LNG: Generational energy crisis ensnares fleet Disruption from the global pandemic, followed by geopolitical turmoil that imperils European energy security, is driving record volatility across all... Cosco expects record first-quarter profits Chinese investment bank CICC says the results meet its expectations and estimates company profitability to remain strong for 2022 Daily Briefing Marine insurer drops Sovcomflot cover \| Flag states should terminate Russian vessel certificates if sanctions block payout, IMO rules \|... P&O Ferries: Less than the sum of its (old) parts P&O Ferries was once a visionary leader in the English Channel and European shortsea trades but has lost out to... China Merchants doubles down on LNG tanker order Chinese owner suggests some of its fresh tonnage on order may engage in short or medium-term contracts Shipping investment sector facing a 'volatile backdrop' 'Equity markets are down about 75% year on year,' says DNB Markets managing director James Cirenza. 'This has been a... Keppel Corp's merger talks with Sembcorp Marine Singapore move forward Companies issue joint statement saying talks are continuing and they are committed to reaching a definitive agreement within weeks MSC agrees $6.3bn deal to acquire Bollore Group's Africa logistics unit MSC said acquiring Bollore SE 'reaffirms the group's long-standing commitment to invest in Africa and to strengthen supply chains across the continent, and to connect...

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APRIL 1, 2022
New fee to support zero-emission drayage fleet at LA-LB PSA completes terminal deal to become Halifax's sole operator China's chassis, container role 'entrenched' by government: FMC's Bentzel US East Coast port congestion hindering trans-Atlantic trade Maersk unit orders wind installation vessel for US projects

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APRIL 1, 2022
Panamax and supramax bulker spot markets slump as demand takes a hit Frontline and SFL axe two VLCC charters as ships exit Fredriksen's stead How Gary Vogel's latest hedge changed the CMA commodore dinner US to ready to process Jones Act waivers after release of oil reserve Holland America ship chartered to house Ukrainian refugees UK authorities launch criminal and civil probes into P&O firings Cheniere strikes option to charter Flex LNG ship on term deal Special report: Five fuels that will power the future of shipping Dr Lynn Loo: Piloting shipping's move into alternative fuels Lease financing: a cheaper way to tap wind power whose time is yet to come Biden's era of 'freedom gas' promises to unshackle shipowners All options are on the table as new Klaveness boss Ernst Meyer plots growth Seafarers face life behind bars after major cocaine raid Hyundai Glovis steps up car carrier fire prevention measures Stolt-Nielsen profit prospect means tanker IPO trigger could be pulled this year Yara ups green ante with order for world's first ammonia bunker stations Insurer Beazley shakes up its underwriting team Bring on the bio: LNG bunker buyers look to their decarbonisation pathways LNG fuelling uptake rises, but sky-high gas prices deter use Grindrod Shipping boss Martyn Wade steps down after 14 years Newbuilding debut: Citic Financial Leasing splashes $315m on ultramax bulk carriers Hope for VLCCs as slow-steaming thins out tonnage list Confused by digital? Neutral tool is step towards shipping software comparison site Eastern Pacific provides safe haven for Ukrainian employees caught up in war Singapore offshore yard merger delayed until end of April Singapore eyes 'Thames Barrier'-style technology to protect yards from rising sea levels

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APRIL 1, 2022
Can accordion-style folding containers unclog crowded ports, distribution centers? Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

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APRIL 1, 2022
US DOE seeks bids for next batch of SPR crude deliveries by April 12 Refiners and oil traders looking to snag barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve have until April 12 to bid on 30 million barrels set for release from mid-May through June, the Department of Energy said in the first of several expected notices of sale. OIL FUTURES: Crude prices dip after IEA joins historic US SPR release Crude oil futures dipped April 1 after the International Energy Agency agreed to an unspecified release of crude oil from its member countries' stocks following a more notable decline March 31 when the White House announced a record-high release of 180 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ExxonMobil forced to temporarily shut UK fuel depots over climate protests ExxonMobil has restored normal operations at "most" of its four UK fuel supply terminals affected by environmental protests earlier April 1 and expects to reopen all the deports shortly after police intervention, the company said April 1. CLEAN TANKER QUARTERLY: Russia to dominate market outlook moving forward In an unprecedented quarter in which the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a tumultuous change in market dynamics, a divide quickly materialized to cloud the market. Bunker markets avoid Russia as supply tightens across Black Sea: expert Buyers and suppliers have turned cautious following increased financial sanctions against Russia, and it has become increasingly difficult to get credit to buy Russian-origin cargoes. ExxonMobil suspends deliveries from four UK fuel depots due to protests Exxon said "small protests" were currently underway outside its Hythe, Birmingham, Purfleet and West London fuel terminals adding that its other fuel terminal at Avonmouth was not affected. S&P Global discontinues average bunker cost assessments for three container routes April 1 The discontinuation, which will affect the fronthaul and backhaul legs on the three routes, is part of a streamlining of S&P Global data sets. European VGO loadings stable on week as Russian exports linger in the doldrums Loadings of Russian-origin VGO continued to be hampered by the decisions of most European buyers to shun Russian oil products, cutting their proportion of total cargoes. Russian crude transfer between tankers blocked by activists off Denmark, says Greenpeace Greenpeace UK identified at least 299 vessels carrying Russian oil and gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, the organization said in a statement March 31. REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Sapref commences staggered shutdown of units The pause on Sapref's operations comes as South Africa's Engen refinery previously said it will be proceeding with the conversion of its Durban refinery into a terminal. BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices fall as weaker crude outweighs supply limitations Singapore braces for less HSFO from Middle East Lack of Russian product at European ports Volatility, tight MGO on US East Coast REFINERY NEWS: New Zealand's Refinings NZ starts terminal operations at Marsden Point* New Zealand's sole refinery Marsden Point was expected to convert operations to an import-only fuel terminal Channel Infrastructure from April 1, 2022. European March fuel oil swaps trade volumes in MOC plummet to 115,000 mt The fuel oil market complex in March remains well supported by supply tightness, especially in the low sulfur market. ARA fuel oil stocks fall 10.83% on week to 873,000 mt: Insights Global The is the fifth week in a row that has seen stocks drop. FEATURE: Excess fuel oil weighing on Russian refinery runs Russian refineries have been carrying out large-scale upgrades in recent years aimed primarily at reducing fuel oil output in favor of higher yields of lighter products. Japan's IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q1 settles at Yen 84,300/kl The settled quarterly price, widely used by bunker fuel suppliers and shipowners in Japan's domestic market, is decided by representatives of fuel oil suppliers and shipping companies in quarterly discussions, with companies taking turns each quarter in handling the discussions. SINGAPORE DATA: Residual fuel stocks drop to 20.1 million barrels, hit three-month lows Singapore's fuel oil exports surged to 611,100 mt in the week ended March 30, up from 254,640 mt in the previous week, the data showed. Singapore 380 CST HSFO premium hits over 2-year high on tight supply, specification issues High sulfur cargo inflow is going to be lower especially from the Middle East since US refiners are taking cargoes there as an alternative to Russian fuel oil cargoes, market sources said. South Korea-delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium climbs to over 10-month high Local refineries have undergone scheduled springtime maintenance since late March, which is only expected to end around mid-April. This has steadily reduced domestic LSFO bunker inventories, according to industry sources.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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