BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

May 20, 2022

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FIATA introduces improved paperless BL Chennai Container Depot Operators Association inaugurated HDC-SMPK launches Ease of Doing Business portal New WTO data portal launched Dhamra Port augmenting infrastructure to become a prominent gateway on the east coast ZIM registers record results in Q1 APM Terminals Pipavav registers improved net profit in Q4 Update on availability of anchorages at Mumbai Port during monsoon period 2022 Carriers removing capacity on key trade routes, but results seen mixed Enabling export of Bangladesh goods to India by rail in closed containers CBIC extends due date for filing FORM GSTR-3B for April Suspension of operations at Haldia berth Nearly 400 comprehensive GIS-based maps already prepared under PM Gati Shakti: Goyal

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High expectations Strong growth for the railway industry Maastricht at Flexport's crossroads A team fuelled by the first British SAF Intermodal automotive service launched Boeing now headquartered near DC Warehouse well-being for Kneipp Maritime transition to new energies Delivering pallets even through tight alleyways UK P&I Club picks Colin Legget Laurels for a green newbuilding Grand Master Yo(l)da is on AIA Cargo partners TAP Air Cargo UK Refinancing and expansion secured "Curiosity of the Day" Duo to head Kopf+Lübben Cargo Services Ameriflight expanding fleet with Saabs Emissionless catamarans in Stockholm

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MAY 19, 2022
Peak season could be Shanghaied by a 260,000-container surge Russian attacks on Ukraine supply chains a tactical measure to stoke unrest Analysis: CMA CGM and AF-KLM - a strong signal to the market Under the radar: ZIM talks takeovers: top tips on targets Warnings of a tough outlook as US trucker numbers show signs of decline The Big Interview: Hapag-Lloyd - the next 175 years Zim bucks a flat market with Q1 volume growth and record profit Demand drives early opening of more berths at Busan's Pier 6 terminal Against the odds: Circle 18 May 2022 on your calendar - unforgiving

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MAY 19, 2022
NOAA requests proposals for design and construction of new ocean survey ships The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals from U.S. shipbuilders for the design and construction of new ships for the agency. The new vessels will primarily support NOAA's coastal, ISS issues RFP for construction of North America's first zero-emissions towboats Houston-headquartered Industrial Service Solutions (ISS) is pushing ahead with its plans, which we reported in December last year, to see the first fully-electric towboats built in North America available for charter in Corvus Energy to open U.S. battery factory Underscoring the growing U.S. interest in all-electric and battery-hybrid vessels, Corvus Energy is expanding its U.S. operations by opening a new factory in Washington State. Corvus is the leading international supplier of Negotiators agree new minimum wage for seafarers A new round of negotiations between shipowners and seafarers' unions from across the world, convened by the UN's International Labor Organization (ILO), has resulted in a new three year deal on seafarers' Concept ship aims to turn ocean plastic pollution into hydrogen Could the plastic waste polluting the world's oceans be scooped up and converted into clean hydrogen at sea? That's the plan behind an innovative concept ship design being developed by New York Tidewater issues its second sustainability report Houston headquartered offshore service vessel giant Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) has released its second formal sustainability report, disclosing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in 2021. In his introduction to the report, Tidewater Interior drags heels on offshore oil and gas leasing During testimony before the U.S Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said that, "despite delays in implementation from the previous administration," the Interior Department

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MAY 19, 2022
Euronav shareholders back Frontline merger at general meeting Belgian tanker owner said shareholders have given a 'clear signal' for support for the $4.2bn merger with Norway's Frontline Owner reluctance and full yards curb interest in bulker orders, says EuroDry chief Charterer aversion to taking bulkers for longer periods contrasts with container market where ordering of new vessels has been rife MPC Container Ships to benefit from vessel speed reductions Intra-regional containership owners should benefit from relatively low fleet growth going forward as the boxship newbuilding orderbook is biased to... Indonesia to resume palm oil exports next week Analysts predicted the palm oil ban would be short-lived given how important the commodity is for Indonesia's exports High container freight rates likely to last well into 2023 A normalisation of the box shipping freight environment continues to fade further into the future. Even with inflation slowing demand... China's coronavirus policies vary from port to port, study finds Vessels being denied entry for scheduled cargo operations or repair work if positive test cases are found on board Greece 2022: Fuelling fears for ferry sector recovery An explosion in fuel costs has delivered a cruel kick to a sector that was just about staggering back on... Greece 2022: Environmental initiative Helmepa turns 40 This year marks the completion of four decades since shipowner George P. Livanos led the Greek shipping community in an... China eases quarantine rules for seafarers Despite some relaxation of the rules, the changeover of foreign seafarers at Chinese ports is still under strict surveillance DSME scraps LNG carrier order linked to Sovcomflot Cancelled vessel newbuilding believed to be one of the three arc-7 icebreaking LNG tankers ordered by Sovcomflot October 2020. The... Congestion slows Asia-Europe voyage times Overcrowded terminal yards and hinterland delays are leading to lengthy delays. A surge of cargo from Shanghai could lead to... Globus signs contracts for more newbuilds in China Globus has signed orders worth about $108m in recent days Braemar awarded UK defence shipbroking contract Deal covers sale and purchase, spot and period chartering and market intelligence Seaspan expands boxship orderbook to 71 Previous mid-size boxships ordered by Seaspan have been fixed for long-term charter to liner operators Ocean Network Express and Zim Golden Ocean sees sustained period of firm dry bulk rates John Fredriksen company increases profits five times over as disruptions in the dry bulk market stimulate rates Deal agreed to increase minimum monthly wage for seafarers The minimum monthly basic wage for able seafarers is to be raised after a resolution during talks convened by the... Greece 2022: Port calls fall for first time in five years Piraeus remains the busiest port, but vessel activity has been on a decline for several years Greece 2022: Stepping on the gas with new terminal projects As a long-planned FSRU project gets under way in the port of Alexandroupolis, further floating terminal plans are ramping up CMA CGM container depot in Indonesia reaches operational milestone The depot has handled five times more average monthly container volume in the first quarter CSSC Shipping orders four feeder boxships Shipyard-affiliated lessor says the order represents 'a strategic move' for the company to expand the exposure to feeder containerships in... Daily Briefing Sovcomflot fleet in flux as sales continue and Cyprus de-flags \| China lockdown pressure on US supply chain eases \|...

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MAY 19, 2022
New Mobile service aimed at budding Central America trade Carrier cashflow, political friction to drive lasting change in ocean shipping: analyst Increased supply chain volatility supporting demand for risk management tech Sourcing diversification limited by lack of manufacturing, infrastructure outside China Capacity management will stabilize rates despite growing orderbook: Carriers

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MAY 19, 2022
Can the Saverys clan block the Euronav-Frontline merger? Numbers show it depends Activity in the Atlantic not enough to make up for lack of Chinese demand for VLCCs Streetwise: Why shipowner savings on ESG-linked loans have been 'token' to date Navios Holdings returns to loss after paying $24m loan fee tied to $550m financing package Product tanker owners trumpet giant rate jumps in second quarter, outpacing crude brethren Tanker mega-merger moves forward after Euronav triumphs in board vote HCOB raises €500m from first bonds backed by ship mortgages since sell-off W Marine dips toe in ice-class market with German ship buy Clarksons Platou Securities 'shifts to neutral' on Golden Ocean Group Ports remain in the hackers' crosshairs Tanker boost: Biden aims to get more Venezuelan oil into Europe in sanctions easing Cyberwar: Beware the bear bearing malware Euroseas fixes first newbuildings into 2026 at nearly $50,000 per day IMO set to designate the Mediterranean Sea an emission control area Carbon pricing proposals redrawn to account for developing economies BW LPG sells another VLGC as Maas Capital buys more of Indian venture Ambitious newcomer Al Seer Marine snaps up Sovcomflot VLCCs and gas carriers Seaspan adds to newbuilding pile with more LNG container ships Sovcomflot LNG carrier order cancelled in South Korea after payment missed Smaller bulkers face decarbonisation catch up, says Anglo-American German shipping 'back on track' says new president Gaby Bornheim MPCC builds earnings backlog to $1.4bn with fresh charters No one objects to sanctions on Russian coal - but what about grain? Lim's new venture: Resorts World Cruises kick offs with a former Genting HK cruise ship Braemar clinches deal to be UK defence ministry shipbroker Golden Ocean cuts breakeven rate with $275m refinancing as rates rise IMO bid to set 2050 decarbonisation goal faces last-minute challenges Baumarine pool pays extra for 'better than described' Japanese bulker Ole Hjertaker: SFL's 'paranoia' will stop investments from destroying promising markets James Marshall's Berge Bulk investing $1bn in decarbonisation drive CMA CGM pencils in fresh raft of 8,000-teu container ships at HHI Tanker master's exit sparks spat as Peru pursues lawsuit over oil spill Vineyard charters pair of crew transfer vessels for Massachusetts wind farm

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MAY 19, 2022
US military arranges 1st flights of infant formula from Switzerland President Biden has approved the first mission for Operation Fly Formula: Bring back baby formula from Europe. Nestle expedites baby formula resupply with air cargo Infant formula manufacturers and the federal government have called in the air cargo cavalry to help with the formula shortage.

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MAY 19, 2022
EC hikes renewable hydrogen demand targets in REPowerEU package Europe currently produces around 7 million mt/year of hydrogen, used largely in refining and fertilizer production. Crude rallies as equity markets steady following steep declines NYMEX June WTI settled $2.62 higher at $112.21/b and ICE July Brent climbed $2.93 to $112.04/b. REFINERY NEWS: Iran starts engineering studies for Lavan refinery Iran has started engineering studies and financial talks with banks to build a refinery on the island of Lavan in the Persian Gulf, oil ministry news service Shana reported on May 19. WAF, USGC Suezmax markets still adjusting to Russian crude displacement Both the West African and Americas Suezmax markets experienced a spike in early April, with rates recording substantial gains. G7 countries can lead world on industrial decarbonization: IEA The G7 countries -- Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU -- account for around 40% of the global economy, 30% of energy demand and 25% of energy system CO2 emissions, the IEA said. Russian oil output up 200,000-300,000 b/d in May, recovery to continue in June Following its invasion of Ukraine and harsh sanctions imposed by the West on Russian oil producers and exporters, the country's oil output has been significantly affected. RUSSIA DATA: Jan-April crude, product port throughput rises 6.9% on year Crude oil throughput was 14.5% higher on the year at 86 million mt, while oil products were down 4.7% to 47.4 million mt in the same period, the association said. Europe rankles Gulf countries with energy transition push, while seeking oil, gas supplies Gulf officials have taken exception to what they see as the cognitive dissonance of western finger-wagging on climate change while asking for more oil and gas supplies to tamp down surging prices and alleviate a supply squeeze exacerbated by US and EU sanctions on key producers, including Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Novatek no longer considering changing Arctic LNG 2 timeframes In mid-April Mikhelson said that the company was considering some changes to the project's development plans after sanctions were imposed on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. OIL FUTURES: Crude down as energy complex follows wider market rout The S&P 500 stock market index posted the biggest single-day decline in almost two years on May 18, falling 4%. REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: News on upgrades in Middle East Oil product stockpiles at the UAE's Port of Fujairah dropped for the first time in three weeks following a record shipment of fuel oil to Saudi Arabia ahead of peak summer power demand. Shipping freight rates likely to rise once China ends lockdown: Maersk China's reopening will cause a surge in demand in shipping, Christopher Cook, managing director of Maersk for UAE, Oman and Qatar, told a Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association meeting. EU carbon prices fall 11% after EC eyes additional auction sales Adding to the bearish pressure, the EC also announced stronger targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy for 2030 under its REPowerEU initiative. Singapore marine fuel 0.5% cargo cash differential hits record high on supply shortage In the downstream bunker market, the premium for the supply of marine fuel 0.5%S bunker in Singapore for balance May dates has spiked on expectations of tight availability, traders said

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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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