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April 22, 2016

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Ever sinking rates induces CMA CGM to put USWC mega ship loop on hold Hanjin Shipping, PIL engage in slot swap on Red Sea/Middle East services Hamburg-Sud, feels CCNI benefit, revenue rises to US$6.92 billion Panalpina quarterly profit down 5.1pc as revenue declines 13pc Dachser boosts its Asia revenues despite international market slowdown Hutchison expects more mega ships in Shenzhen, busier PRD barges Hanjin starts China-US service, linking Shanghai to Long Beach Malaysia warned Islamic State gains foothold in maritime piracy Rotterdam's quarterly box volume falls 3.9pc to 3 million TEU Antwerp's first quarter box traffic rises 4.6pc to 2.5 million TEU Turkish Arkas Line adds ship, ignites Hamburg-West Africa mini-boom Panama starts taking reservations for widened canal from July 27 Globe Express Services - woman who first rose to the top in Mideast logistics Container Ship Safety Forum, Hamburg, attracts UASC, Seaspan participation Cathay, Dragonair cargo volumes flat in March at 157,006 tonnes Kuehne + Nagel posts 0.3pc slip in quarterly air cargo to 304,000 tons UPS pilots plan strike as customer Amazon becomes a rival air carrier

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APRIL 21, 2016
'OCEAN Alliance' to offer competitive products & comprehensive service networks Baltic Dry Index looking up Hamburg Süd says it achieved significant growth in a challenging 2015 Hapag-Lloyd & United Arab Shipping Co. in 'cooperation' talks Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers inks MoU with Indian Maritime University World needs to pay heed to maritime security: Kiren Rijiju Pakistan a major market for Indian tea Boosting efficiency of Major Ports a key focus DP World ready to implement IMO's international container weighing rules across global portfolio PLATTS puts Amsterdam on the map with ethanol RoRo terminal to come up at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai Trans Earth Logistics celebrates 3rd anniversary

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Interested party no longer interested Serbia refurbishing rail network Cross-Channel traffic still suffering Positive start for Antwerp in 2016 First CNG truck delivered to La Poste Soares to head Jaxport's facilities development sector New forklifts for cold store operator More belly capacity between Lima and Santiago Massive boost for India's road building programme Banaszkiewicz becomes FFABA dry chairman Air Algérie shelves planned Guangzhou service Kone gold for Imperial Irish seaports look back with joy Major merger looming?

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APRIL 21, 2016
Bulker bounce could derail scrapping momentum MEPC 69 closes in on CO2 data collection consensus DAILY: Buys bulk carriers and sells VLGCs, advises Via Mar Van Oord's fleet renewal continues Hapag-Lloyd and UASC talk about merger Boskalis' Marc de Leeuw has been round the world in 17 years Shipbuilder HHIC lays off 60 workers through voluntary retirement No decision yet on HMM, says Korea Development Bank Coverting diesel dredgers to electric - costs and payback Hayne Shipping's profit falls 85% in 2015 DP World will offer box weighing services across all terminals Bohai Shipbuilding to construct China's first nuclear-powered platform Dry bulk values predicted to rise over next 12 months Investment conditions hold back port development in Southeast Asia CCB Financial Leasing to fund four Pacific International Lines box ships Syndicated marine finance deals slashed in half US crude imports surge after export ban's demise Obama threatens veto of enhanced US port funding

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APRIL 21, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd to merge with UASC after secret talks with Gulf owners Productivity is declining at the world's biggest ports, 'but mega-boxships are not to blame' Oil and gas market drills into Panalpina profit but logistics and other sectors grow Shippers ask US Congress to weigh in on SOLAS VGM rule The tale of United and its falling profits, Gordon and disaffected shareholders DP-DHL's Frank Appel talks China, technology and drones

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APRIL 21, 2016
WWL adds new HERO Class vehicle carrier Twin Disc for new class of SEACOR Fast Supply Vessels MAIB: Cemfjord capsize could have been avoided Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Wartsila to eliminate 550 jobs First methanol fueled tanker joins DNV GL fleet UK P&I Club warns of VGM chaos and disputes

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APRIL 21, 2016
Northwest Innovation Works quits Port of Tacoma lease Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in quarterly passenger totals Beekeepers start new hives on Olympia Airport property Four carriers ink MOU for creation of new alliance Association of American Railroads reports weekly traffic numbers

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APRIL 21, 2016
EU places of refuge guidelines could form basis of global deal Issue to be debated at IMO next month Container shipping's clear-out After a tumultuous week for ocean carriers, could weaker lines finally decide enough is enough and quit the liner trades? Finland's Rettig sells ro-ro unit to Dutch company Divestment opens opportunities for Rettig, says president and chief executive South Carolina Ports has a solid finish for the third quarter Riding on the momentum of Inland Port Greer, port authority announces plans for a second inland facility VLGC spot rate finally rises over the week Rates at last move up as chartering activity east and west picked up Mixed reception for new greenhouse gas proposals at MEPC Committee backs three-step approach as delegations divided over response to Paris Agreement Optima Shipbrokers says dry bulker supply 'moving in the right direction' Broker's research shows 1.5m dwt fleet reduction in first quarter Large marine hull claims rising in Nordic region Cefor report shows 13 losses in excess of $10m in 2015 G6 upgrades Asia-North America east coast routing Consortium responds to Panama Canal expansion with new China/Korea-US east coast service Aegean Shipping inks deal for four aframax newbuildings in China Cosco Zhoushan yard scheduled to deliver crude carriers in 2018 Vale expects 2016 iron ore output at lower guidance range Brazil's mining giant anticipates Samarco JV only to resume production at end-year Panalpina reports 10% slump in sea freight volumes Fall in container traffic is offset by improvement in gross profit per teu, while 5% growth in air freight volumes offsets falling yields Charter market stays subdued And it's the post-panamax and panamax segments that continue to feel the brunt of overcapacity Anglo American's iron ore and coal output falls Declines in iron ore production from South Africa outweighs higher volumes out of Brazil Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Box line consolidation accelerates as Qatar-controlled carrier aims to take shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd Jones Act tankers boost Kinder Morgan's performance Newbuildings will see Kinder's fleet double to 16 tankers by the end of 2017, but questions arise over the development of the Jones Act tanker market When will we learn? The industry is bound to repeat the failings seen in the Cemfjord and Höegh Osaka incidents Patrick Australia mired in wave of stoppages At issue is the 'Part B' section of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Patrick and the MUA pertaining to Port Botany Wärtsilä to cut 550 staff amid persistent industry downturn Plan will mainly impact global operations for marine solutions and energy solutions segments IPC set to start operations at terminal 1 of New Priok project this year New terminal to add 1.5m teu to existing Tanjung Priok capacity Offshore sector faces more uncertainty before upturn Prolonged downturn could leave industry permanently scathed, experts warn Costamare posts higher profits in first quarter Greece-based boxship owner appears to have no exposure to troubled liner operators European organisations set out action plan for box weight checks Joint statement lists steps national authorities should take to ensure uniform approach to new rules Cemfjord capsized 'suddenly and rapidly' says MAIB Cement carrier that sank with the loss of eight lives raises questions on regulatory exemptions

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APRIL 21, 2016
Swift to cull truckload tractor fleet as revenue, profit slip Exporters aim to capitalize on Oakland port's stronger rail link Brazil rail operator hopes to steam through recession to record year Soft pricing drives down Landstar revenue as load volumes rise Fatal accident closes NY-NJ port's Global terminal Tough investment market hampers Southeast Asia ports Intermodal volume decline contributes to UP profit plunge FMC chief confident US will be ready for container weight rule 'Challenging' truckload rate market saps Werner revenue, profit Oakland port to be all it can be via Army Base project Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks Costamare profit up a third Carrier customers assess impact of redrawn alliances DP World says it will weigh containers at all its terminals

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APRIL 21, 2016
Panama restrictions could impact tankers Draught limits as a result of lower water levels could hit Ecuador-to-US crude shipments, broker says. Cooperman takes helm of Stolt's board Four decades after joining company, chemical logistics veteran named chairman; Troim board seat approved. Costamare says liner consolidation welcome Finance chief Greg Zikos sees the positives of major new alliance and merger talks. Restis family lifeline bolsters Seanergy Revolving facility from controlling shareholder upsized to $16.3m to pay working capital. HHI closes part of yard after worker deaths Three workers have died so far this month at South Korean shipyard. Aqualis teams with China on offshore projects Norwegian company and CSDC to work together on engineering services to newbuildings. Diana in breach of BNP loan covenant New York-listed bulker owner says loan to value clause has been crossed. HCI Capital takes over Ernst Russ Maritime investor expands its shipping portfolio through acquisition of traditional German company. Dutch multipurpose ship grounds off Greece No pollution reported following damage to the forepeak of 1999-built vessel off Lesvos. Navios Acquisition tankers log pay rise Trio of products tankers have secured deals at higher rates, owner says. Hurtigruten signs for expedition ships Norwegian owner heading to Kleven for its largest ever investment in new polar tonnage. QMS hits back in cancellation row Abu Dhabi owner to launch lawsuit against TAS Offshore after scrapping ship contracts. Pareto predicts dry asset price upturn Analysts pin down price trough and expect possible 20% upturn in the next year. Hapag-Lloyd in merger talks with UASC German owner confirms it is considering combining its liner business with Middle East rival. Bakri bags tanker from Lykiardopulo Saudi owner believed to be behind the purchase of products tanker from Greek firm. G6 reshapes Asia/North America trades Boxship alliance adding new run amid suspensions and reactivations. York Capital takes a stake in Songa International investment fund acquires 7.25% of Oslo-listed owner following financial restructuring. Dry your eyes; worst in past for bulk Upgrades for Star Bulk and Diana as ABN AMRO sees positive demand indicators. Master underestimated storm in fatal sinking Cemfjord lost with eight lives off Scotland as captain headed into "extremely violent" conditions. Bumi sues Woodside for $283m over FPSO Malaysian owner claiming damages from Australian energy company over charter termination. Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy Canada to US operator takes shelter from creditors owed more than $12m. Hapag-Lloyd in alliance talks with UASC? German media report that Hamburg-based company could form new venture with Middle East rival. ABG Shipyard given debt ultimatum State Bank of Patiala wants debts settled within 15 days. Aegean reveals Chinese aframax order Greek owner inks four tankers at Cosco Zhoushan. State steps in to save Hyundai Merchant Marine Struggling Korean shipowner to become subsidiary of Korea Development Bank through debt swap, creditors say. Wartsila to sack 550 due to market downturn Half of the jobs to go will be from Finland as company looks to battle weak market situation. A&P Group secures wind vessel contract UK ship repair group looks to tap regional renewable energy sector with latest contract. Liner reliability bucks five month losing streak Asia-Oceania and Europe-Middle East trades see improvements of 14.2% and 10.4% respectively. Nomura upbeat on Hyundai Heavy turnaround South Korean shipbuilding giant's results forecast to come in 93% above consensus estimates. Singapore to call for MINT Fund proposals Priority to be given to areas such as drones, ballast water, data analytics and vessel productivity.

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APRIL 21, 2016
CMA CGM postpones deployment of 18,000-TEU ships in transpacific Correction: Trade associations band together on conference to promote air cargo OCEAN Alliance representatives meet with FMC Dachser's revenues jump 6.5% TIACA: air cargo industry can help stop IPR violators WWL adds third post-panamax ro/ro ship HCI Capital buys German shipping company CBP to host Trade Symposium in Phoenix Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks

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APRIL 21, 2016
Japan/South Korea 380 CST bunker spread slumps to near three-month low Brought on by ample supplies, weak demand in Japan; supply tightness in South Korea. Bunker traders welcome clearer direction on ECA regulations in Shanghai Berthed vessels have option of using alternative power sources in place of low sulfur bunker fuel. First May-loading fuel oil VLCC arbitrage fixture to Asia on subjects The Nave Neutrino is scheduled to load at Rotterdam on May 4-5. Black Sea-Mediterranean Handysize clean-dirty spread hits 2016 high The spread was high enough to pay for the cost of preparing a vessel that normally carries dirty products to transport clean products. Oil rallies on large, unexpected draw in US distillate stocks US distillate stocks fell 3.554 million barrels last week to 159.935 million barrels.

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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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