BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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March 30, 2022

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New China to East India service to call Chennai & Vizag Century Plyboards gets LoI for rejuvenation of KPD Commencement of Examination facility at CPP for Direct Port Entry for factory-sealed/self-sealed export containers in Customs Mumbai Zone -II Maersk explores new ways to accelerate green fuel production ZIM updates service structure Ukraine crisis reduces global economic growth projection Crane maintenance at Haldia Dock's Berth No. 9 Paradip Port drops 'Trust', wrests 'Authority' Ocean carriers respond to US Ocean Shipping Reform Act India aims to export 12 mt wheat next fiscal Etihad Cargo achieves Cargo iQ recertification for its global network Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh to be operational from Aug. 15 Tool for air cargo industry to track sustainability progress launched Pharma exports seen benefiting from India-UAE FTA Sumant Sinha takes over as ASSOCHAM President; Ajay Singh as Senior Vice President Sugar exports seen up Govt mulls multi-pronged strategy to counter effects of Ukraine crisis on tea exports Indian economy seen doubling in 8 years at 8 pc growth

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Fast Forward Freight to become EV Cargo Connecting Hong Kong and São Paulo via Angola Scotch & Soda swaps WMS Shanghai's lockdown: hard times ahead? Launching global e-bookings connectivity Greece to digitalise 70 km rail line Prestigious award for Celebi Delhi Cargo 4,650 HGVs immobilised Luca Graf appointed CEO of MS Direct Meratus going for Malaysia FRA-OS speeds up flows and handling processes From China to Malawi New terminal in Port Yarimca now operational Siemens extends Simon Hegele's contract UK haulier joins pallet network Restructuring at Port of Hamburg Marketing "Curiosity of the Day" Digital booking now available on Air Canada Cargo

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MARCH 29, 2022
Airlines divert cargo from Shanghai, putting more pressure on rates More focus on B2C costs will bring a new definition of 'free shipping' Carriers missing calls in India amid transhipment delays at Colombo Container traffic going ro-ro hits new highs on China-South Korea trades DHL secures five-year 'partnership' deal with Cargojet for airfreight capacity New CEO Kim promises 'greater performance and a brighter future' for HMM GSBN blockchain network for more secure cargo starts Rotterdam tests Virtual watch towers can provide real supply chain visibility M&A radar: Hacked Expeditors vulnerable to takeover

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MARCH 29, 2022
C-Job launches new cutter suction dredge series Targeting the mid range of the cutter suction dredge (CSD) market, Netherlands based C-Job Naval Architects today launched a new CSD design series. Showcasing its possibilities is an innovative new self-propelled concept VIDEO: Maersk Supply and Kirby partner up for U.S. offshore wind Mystery solved. Maersk Supply Service is the customer for the wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) ordered at Singapore's Sembcorp Marine last week. Supporting the newbuild investment, Maersk Supply has been awarded a

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MARCH 29, 2022
Former pub manager led board that signed off on P&O Ferries fiasco Just who signed off the union-busting strategy? P&O Ferries board members comprise some of the most senior corporate executives in... Maersk's TradeLens platform operator names new chief executive 'After a successful ramp-up where several industry leaders have joined TradeLens, the focus now shifts towards enhancing the customer experience... Congestion worsens on Shanghai new lockdown rules Factory production is affected, landside logistics becomes clogged and ports get more congested. There are fears that 2022 could be... Containership tonnage providers still see strong fundamentals Non-operating owners of boxships have been riding high during the container shipping boom. While uncertainties may be taking some of... Preparations set to refloat grounded Evergreen boxship The 334 m vessel, which was under pilotage and had a draught of about 13 m when it became stuck... Regulation: Testing the water Despite the war in Ukraine, work at the International Maritime Organization on safety and emissions continues, while Europe's Fit for... Swedish Club reports $34m deficit 'Weak P&I pricing is an industry-wide issue, as demonstrated in the underwriting performance of most International Group members,' says Rhodin Western Bulk has a 'very good' start to year Company expects market volatility will come off through the year resulting in 'somewhat lower quarterly results' Seafarer redundancy fund extended indefinitely 'We have decided to keep the fund open to support those who have recently lost their jobs and want to... VLCCs most affected as crew volatility hits tanker sector Konstantinos Galanakis urges oil majors to rethink their crew matrix or face a significant shortage of trained and experience tanker... Toolkit plots shipping's path through software jungle Fleet digitalisation is expected to account for about half the efficiency gains needed for shipping to meet its decarbonisation 2050... Maersk unit linked to Sembcorp WTIV order This is Maersk Supply Service's first newbuilding investment dedicated to the offshore wind industry. The vessel, which is scheduled for... Dry bulk: Sustained strength through second quarter Despite the obvious negative impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompting a sharp drop in exported volumes of bulk commodities... Ukraine conflict welfare fund established A new fund will provide financial aid for seafarers and their families affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Grants can... P&O Ferries rejects UK demand to reinstate sacked seafarers 'I am fully cognisant of the reputational cost to the P&O Ferries brand and me personally. That notwithstanding, I am... Heidmar technical unit acquires UK-based renewables firm UK firm says takeover by Techmar will enable it to 'go global' Shipping does not need more future fuels, says Safe Bulkers head Shipping should narrow its search for future fuels and concentrate on availability as the most important factor rather than develop... India and China may increase crude oil imports from Russia If China expands crude purchases from Russia, any increase is likely to come via shorthaul routes in Asia, which alone... Citic Leasing orders 10 ultramaxes at DSIC The fresh tonnage has already secured employment from a Chinese charterer to mainly haul coal, grains and machinery equipment on... Thessaloniki sees increases in box handling and conventional cargo Port authority increased profit by 5% last year and is investing in expansion plans Daily Briefing Box carriers expect more of the same in 2022 \| P&I plateaus while H&M hardens \| Shanghai lockdown escalation adds... CIMC says container market facing a 'correction' 'Considering that the global supply chain crisis caused by the epidemic is difficult to cure in the short term, the...

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MARCH 29, 2022
Container demand to remain high on new vessel deliveries: box makers Asia-USWC trade leads uptick in February liner reliability Subramaniam to lead FedEx into post-Smith era Russia-free routes to Europe add time, money: forwarders Rising volume, worsening congestion dries up European storage

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MARCH 29, 2022
Operators sign on to new US standards to address cadet sexual harassment and assault Charterers look for five to 10-year LNG carrier charters Capesize bulker spot market flirts with 'bottom' as ore flow and China lockdowns offer upside Sohmen-Pao on energy: 'We want to walk and chew gum' UK anti-trust body blocks $5bn Konecranes- Cargotec merger From one-man shop to commodore, Gary Vogel's roads ran to Connecticut How Vogel went private to public and cut his commute by eight hours Product tanker market disruptions are here to stay, say owners French court releases ship held over anti-Russia sanctions Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest takes major $42m stake in shipbuilder Austal Klaveness boss Lasse Kristoffersen signs off with a record $100m profit Western Bulk expects record profit of up to $20m in volatile first quarter Norwegian Hull Club to pay back $16.6m in premium P&O Ferries boss will not reinstate crews but supports increase in minimum wage Amasus Shipping opts to fit eSAILS on general cargo vessel Hafnia flips stainless steel tanker fleet to Idan Ofer venture Ace Tankers Costamare newbuilding plan pared down to six ships Vallianz and Royal IHC promise 'first of a kind' SOV newbuild Speculation grows after Russia says cargo ship hull breached by 'strong waves' Stealth Maritime sees appeal against UK port state control detention rejected Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation is all about pilots and partnerships 'No corner cutting': Big crew providers caught up in P&O storm Demand forecast raises questions about China's appetite for Russian crude Buoyant Asian rates dragging MR tankers away from chemical trades Scrubber spread to narrow if Russian HSFO exits market, says Braemar ACM

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MARCH 29, 2022
Ship charter rates still 'spectacular' but war could tip the balance Charter rates hold steady at their peak as the seemingly neverending container shipping boom continues. Steel, plywood imports boost Gulf Coast ports' February cargo volumes Gulf Coast port volumes rose in February, boosted by imports of steel and breakbulk cargo, along with exports of petroleum and crude oil. Cargo airlines cancel flights as Shanghai enforces COVID lockdown With Shanghai in a COVID bubble, air cargo airlines are avoiding the city because there is little freight to pick up and imports may take...

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MARCH 29, 2022
Japan delivered 380 CST HSFO bunker premium slumps to over 4-month low The bunker premium for Japan-delivered 380 CST HSFO against benchmark Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo assessments slumped to over a four-month low of $90.46/mt March 28, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights data, amid easing inventory tightness and subdued bunker demand. SOUTH KOREA DATA: Feb gasoil exports rise 4% to 4-month high as regional demand rebounds South Korea's gasoil exports rose 3.61% month on month to a four-month high of 15.34 million barrels in February, and were up 23.78% year on year, Korea National Oil Corp. data showed March 29, as demand from importing regions in the Asia-Pacific continued to recover while supply balances remained tight. East-West gasoil March loadings gather steam on Russia-Ukraine unrest Asia's gasoil exporters are taking advantage of arbitrage lanes to Europe whenever viable as Russian-export dependent buyers seek alternatives amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Argentina's retail stations begin rationing diesel amid price controls Argentina's service stations have started rationing diesel, as price controls and import restrictions are discouraging refiners from bringing in enough supplies even as demand rises for the crop harvest, a trade group said March 29. Irena adds voice to warnings that energy transition progress is too slow The scale and pace of the transition to a renewables-based global energy system is "inadequate," the International Renewable Energy Agency has warned in its World Energy Transitions Outlook, calling for a "steadfast" commitment to climate goals as countries respond to the current energy crisis. Brazil nominates Adriano Pires as new Petrobras CEO amid fuel-pricing dispute Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has engineered his second management shakeup at state-led oil company Petrobras in less than a year, naming local energy industry executive and former government official Adriano Pires as the company's new CEO. OIL FUTURES: Crude price slide extends amid Ukraine peace talk progress, China COVID-19 lockdowns Signs of progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks and continued demand headwinds presented by China's pandemic lockdowns sent crude prices lower March 29. Bangladesh to raise HSFO imports in Apr on higher temperatures Bangladesh is likely to import about 450,000 mt high sulfur fuel oil in April, up from 375,000 mt in March, to meet mounting needs for running power plants as the country starts experiencing hot summers, market insiders said in the week started March 27. Tanker market to take 2-3 months to recalibrate following Ukraine invasion: executive About 750,000 b/d od Russian crude goes via pipeline to Europe and 600,000 b/d via pipeline to China, leaving around 3.2 million b/d to travel by sea. IEA's Birol sees 'first global energy crisis,' urges focus on demand side European gas and coal prices have hit record highs in March also lifting global energy prices amid a scramble to find alternatives to Russian supply. Finland's UPM aims to complete Leuna biorefinery by end 2023 Construction of the facility, which will produce a range of 100% wood-based biochemicals, started in 2020. REFINERY NEWS: Sweden's Preem increases renewable capacity Sweden's Preem aims to expand the HVO capacity at its Gothenburg plant from 320,000 cu m/year to 1.3 million cu m/year in 2026. Kazakhstan may lose 320,000 b/d of oil output in April on CPC incident Storm damage to the loading infrastructure at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk has disrupted loading at Kazakhstan's main oil export route, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium network, since March 23. UAE to set up carbon credit and offsets exchange in 2022 amid 2050 net zero goal The UAE, OPEC's third-biggest producer, is the first country in the Middle East to announce a commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Russian pipeline operator Transneft restricts oil intake as storage builds: report Citing unnamed sources, the report said that Transneft has told several Russian oil firms it will limit intake due to high volumes of stored oil, which affect flexibility and threaten normal operations. Croatia eyes expansion of floating LNG import terminal, Slovenia supply option It has received a total of 25 cargoes since it started, representing a volume of 2.2 Bcm of gas equivalent, according to data from S&P Global Commodity Insights. OIL FUTURES: Crude turns red as Russia, Ukraine appear closer on ceasefire talks Russian and Ukrainian negotiators appear to have moved closer to a ceasefire agreement as the two sides met in Istanbul for the first face-to-face talks in more than two weeks. Singapore HSFO viscosity spread surges to near 14-year high on strong 180 CST While the Asian HSFO market has been strong overall, the value of 180 CST grade is even stronger than the 380 CST grade due to increasing values in gasoil crack spread. Singapore ex-wharf marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium nears 4-month high Cutter stocks with 0.2%-0.3% sulfur are in tight supply as it gets diverted to the much stronger gasoil market instead, market sources said.

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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.

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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