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February 28, 2022

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
OOCL launches multi-modal (rail-sea) service from ICD Ludhiana to Bangladesh via Kolkata East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2022 facilitates personal interaction, important discussion & deserving appreciation as the industry comes together under one roof DGFT Helpdesk for Russia-Ukraine related International Trade Issues Baltic Exchange Market Report (25 February 2022) Leather, footwear exports seen crossing $6 bn in FY23 Textiles exports can rise to $100 bn in 5 years Indian economy seen growing at quickest pace among large nations Exporters wary of Ukraine crisis, delay Russia orders Sonowal inaugurates Mobile Container Scanner at Visakhapatnam Port DB Schenker & CMA CGM offer regular emission-free ocean freight

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Norway: rail carrier to trial e-reachstacker Good news from Miami overshadowed by violence Two more partners for Cargo Integrity Group Covid-19 measures for rail extended Torsten Wefers joins Liege Airport Clarksons: "A special year for second-hand ships" More and more timber being shipped by rail Reshuffle at Grieshaber Finnlines with a good year in its back The 'Herald of Free Enterprise' disaster 35 years on ACS breaks record again Scania orders robots for battery assembly plant More space in Poland LNG first-timer in Jaxport APM Terminals Yucatán picks Nathalie Rush CEB transports over 50 million vaccine doses "Curiosity of the Day"

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Shippers prepare as Ukraine crisis prompts emergency fuel surcharges Crew injured as commercial vessels hit by Russian missiles off Odessa Transport and logistics firms need to be alert to the threat of cyber-attacks Volga-Dnepr says 'business as usual', despite UK bans on Russian airlines Russian Railways faces financial sanctions, but trains keep running Turkey may benefit from European supply chain nervousness in China CJ Logistics turns to Seoul court to evict HQ 'squatters' and resolve strike Market Insight: 'Spot on' in an abnormal week On the wires: Transhipment troubles for port operators as the boxes pile up

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Adm. Schultz reveals name of first Polar Security Cutter Admiral Karl Schultz, commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, delivered the annual State of the Coast Guard Address, Thursday, at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. "Truly, the state of the Coast Guard is stronger

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Shipping shuns Russia risk as sanctions fuel rocketing rates Insurers are seeking legal clarity over Russian risk, but shipping businesses are deciding to steer clear of any exposure to... Diana Shipping boosted by OceanPal spin-off The Greece-based owner posted higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profits. A $15m gain from spin-off of OceanPal contributed to results Thessaloniki signs off on container terminal expansion A new expansion project for Greece's second-largest container hub will give Thessaloniki the ability to serve boxships of up to... Bleak outlook for grain exports from Russia and Ukraine With ports largely shut and commercial vessels prevented from entering the Sea of Azov, exports will undoubtedly be impacted, and... Facing both ways on Russian shipping sanctions The west absolutely should show solidarity with Ukraine. But such is our dependence on seaborne Russian energy and commodities that... HHI to reopen Gunsan shipyard after spike in orders About 64% of global orders for eco-friendly vessels were won in 2021 by South Korean shipbuilders, but the country's president... Container lines reroute Black Sea services as crisis worsens The Black Sea is a minor trade for container shipping. But the wider implications of the Russian invasion cast longer... Ships hit by missiles as Ukraine forces defend Odessa and Mariupol Fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine at the Black Sea ports of Mariupol and Odessa as the International Maritime Organization... Maritime plots a course to digital connectivity Digitalisation is seen as having coalesced around the challenge of decarbonisation and that is accelerating the pace of innovation CIMC plans to spin off intermodal logistics unit Move is expected to help the subsidiary enhance its competitiveness and raise funds directly from the capital markets Daily Briefing Shipping scrambles to react to 'nightmare scenario' \| Sea of Asov closed to shipping as Russia invades Ukraine \| Turkish... Shipping ignoring short-term environmental wins The Maersk Tankers spin-off has grown since July 2020 from 38 employees to 100, acquired two companies, signed several strategic...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Trans-Pacific carriers unable to escape poor schedule performance DOJ to lend FMC antitrust expertise amid enhanced collaboration UP to levy surcharges on West Coast next month Los Angeles pilot expanding 'peel-off' program to smaller importers Changing ship calls along US Southeast roil exporters Long Beach's Pier B rail yard a 'new Maginot Line': analyst Major shippers urge FMC to consider national freight portal Service reliability woes deepen for Indian shippers

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Shipping stocks rise amid swathe of sanctions against Russia Fears over cyber security threat abound as Ukraine invasion intensifies St Kitts and Nevis denies bribery allegations and drops blacklisted ship Ukraine-Russia conflict keeps crude tanker spot rates rallying Diana Shipping doubles shareholder payout amid return to profit Sovcomflot hoists business as usual sign in face of US sanctions against Russia Lines facing cyber-attacks and higher fuel costs from Ukraine crisis Bulker rates slide as attacks shatter confidence and shippers declare force majeure World's first international shipment of liquified hydrogen arrives in Japan Turkey set to reject Ukraine's call to close Bosphorus to Russia Nordic American Tankers cuts losses in half, pitches tanker recovery Hagland Shipping adds to new hybrid bulker series at Royal Bodewes Navigator fails to buy back a single bond in $21m Oslo tender Another two ships hit by shells in the Black Sea as Ukraine conflict intensifies Hoegh Autoliners banks profit from more old ship sales GasLog fixes out three of four LNG newbuildings at DSME Oldendorff adds to kamsarmax contracts at Jiangsu New Hantong Teekay Tankers watchful as Ukraine crisis set to change trade patterns VLCC rates continue to rise as Unipec pays up for duo into China 'In shock': Danica looking after Ukrainian seafarers stranded in Turkey and Poland American Shipping keeps dividend at it looks to fix tankers canned by OSG Okeanis fixes new $145m VLCC financing as sales profit comes in handy War imperils Russian-linked South Korean newbuildings 'Shipping will be in crosshairs' as West targets Russia's economy More sales tipped as Teekay ships out older aframaxes and a suezmax Hyundai Heavy poised to revitalise Gunsan yard to tap global newbuilding boom 'Macro view': Genco's Wobensmith backs dry bulk upturn despite Ukraine fallout William Mulder, founder of Dutch ship supplier Scama, dies aged 84 Bureau Veritas straps in as Macron accelerates France's carbon drive Lauritzen Bulkers eyes fleet expansion with handysize purchase options How 'perfect timing' helped turn around Germany's 'bad bank'

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Port of Savannah plans to boost container capacity by 60% Georgia Ports Authority outlined projects that would take container capacity to 9.5 million TEUs by 2025. Bargaining over West Coast ports labor pact puts retailers on edge The port chaos cocktail: Mix 12 months of container bottlenecks with contentious contract talks for dockworkers.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022
SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil products demand up 15.4% on year at 2.82 million b/d South Korea's oil products demand in January rose 15.4% from a year earlier, driven by robust economic recovery and manufacturing activity, though consumer transportation fuel demand was seen fragile amid surging retail fuel prices, market participants said Feb. 25. SINGAPORE DATA: Middle distillate stocks fall to six-week low Singapore's commercial middle distillate stockpiles fell 1.42% week on week to 7.36 million barrels on Feb. 23, Enterprise Singapore data released late Feb. 24 showed. Bunker players in Asia, Middle East assess Russia-Ukraine crisis as conflict escalates Bunker players and shipping-related sources in Asia and the Middle East are keeping a close eye on developments related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with many preparing for higher marine fuel prices amid tightening supply and firm demand, but direct impacts from the conflict are expected to be minimal for now. European, Med bunker fuel prices soar after Russia invades Ukraine Marine gasoil and very low sulfur fuel oil prices at ports in Europe and the Mediterranean recorded their biggest ever one-day rise Feb. 24 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European feedstock traders await clarity on sanctions' impact on Russian product flows European feedstock and fuel oil markets were reflecting a "wait-and-see" approach to determine the impact of sanctions oil product flows out of Russia, traders said. Traders steer clear of Russian crude amid sanctions response Oil traders warn it is becoming very difficult to trade Russian crude as the international response to the invasion of Ukraine ripples through commodities trading. OIL FUTURES: Crude settles lower amid lack of sanctions on Russian energy flows Crude prices settled lower Feb. 25 as concerns of near-term supply disruptions eased amid a lack of Western sanctions against the Russian energy sector. Bunkering in Ukraine halted, operations moved elsewhere: sources Suppliers halted bunker operations at all Ukrainian ports, transferring operations to the Bosporus and outside border locations, bunker sources said Feb. 25. US sanctions on Russia carve out room for energy to breathe, keep oil prices in check for now The US has no plans to intentionally disrupt energy flows from Russia as the risks to the fragile economic recovery and global oil markets remain too steep, a White House official said. Oil and products markets weigh Ukraine conflict impact "This is a commodity bubble like we've never seen before," S&P Global Platts Analytics said in a research note Feb. 24, noting that oil demand may only grow 1.9 million b/d in 2022 should there be a deep and broad incursion compared to 3.4 million b/d under a limited incursion scenario. TOAZ suspends ammonia transit following Yuzhny port closure TOAZ exports the bulk of ammonia to Morocco and Turkey through the Black Sea port of Yuzhny, which closed along with associated pipelines Feb. 24 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moldovan flagged chemical tanker hit by missile in Black Sea The agency said the source of the missile was unknown but it comes amid heightened concern amongst shipping operators around the security of vessels operating in the area after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. The Kremlin has suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov until further notice. OIL FUTURES: Crude hovers below $100/b amid lack of energy sanctions Crude futures settled below the $100/b mark on Feb. 24, having hit an intraday high of $105.79/b, the highest level since August 2014, after US President Joe Biden said there are currently no plans to target Russia's energy complex with sanctions. RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput rises 10.1% on year to 24.997 mil mt The year-on-year increase in throughput was due to run cuts in early 2021. ARA fuel oil stocks drop 1.89% on week to 987,000 mt: Insights Global The is the third week in a row stocks have dropped. BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices jump on Ukrainian invasion Bunker prices jump following Russian invasion of Ukraine ICE Brent futures trade above $105/b Demand subdued as markets react to crisis EUROPEAN VGO: Seven vessels load in week to Feb. 25* Most imported feedstocks in Europe and the US originate from Russia, with a majority coming from Black Sea ports. Therefore, operational delays or closures in those ports can have an impact on feedstock supplies. Black Sea and Azov shipping and ports hit by Ukraine conflict Russia's invasion of Ukraine Feb. 24 has resulted in disruption to shipping in the Black Sea and several ports in the region, which is particularly vital to global supply of raw materials, grains and fertilizer. ENEOS' high sulfur bunker supply at Kiire falls on strong demand from utilities The company had been supplying about 10,000-20,000 mt/month of high sulfur bunker fuel at Kiire, while the volume almost disappeared due to tight availability of high sulfur bunker fuel, bunker traders said. Russia-Ukraine conflict prompts uncertainty on Americas tanker markets Since the level of sanctions that is going to be placed on Russia from Western powers is unclear so far, Mackay said it was too early to tell how ton miles and trade patterns could change and whether and to what extent energy infrastructure might be impacted. US residual fuel, bunker markets jump as Russia invades Ukraine While some markets came off from highs earlier in the day as crude prices fell at the close, retail bunker prices held firm on supply uncertainties. US to sanction top Russian banks but not energy flows or SWIFT access Blocking energy flows and banning Russia from the international financial messaging service SWIFT - two potential responses to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine - remain on the table but were not pursued in the latest sanctions package from the US. SINGAPORE DATA: Residue stocks fall 11% as fuel oil imports fall, exports rise Fuel oil imports into Singapore fell across the board, with no imports recorded over the week from the Americas, Russia and Africa. EU sanctions to hit Russia's oil refineries: European Commission The European Union has approved a preliminary package of sanctions against Russia that will target the country's oil refining and transport sectors, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Feb. 25. Odessa bunker operations normal amid Ukraine-Russia conflict: sources Bunker demand is expected to rise in nearby Skagen, Georgian and Turkish ports. Fujairah sees 12th licensed bunker supplier amid strong delivered market There are currently 11 licensed bunker suppliers providing compliant fuels, according to the Port of Fujairah website Feb. 25, while the list has yet to include Global Energy. HSFO Singapore-Fujairah bunker spread widens to over four-month high The spread was last assessed higher $4/mt Oct. 20, 2021, the data showed. INDIA DATA: Jan gasoil exports fall 15.8% on month amid stock building Exports were up 10.76% year on year, the data showed, reflecting the overall recovery in demand from importing regions as several countries ease pandemic restrictions.

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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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