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April 27, 2017

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Troubled Yang Ming says trading stops while it seeks recapitalisation Navios Maritime buys Rickmers' 14 box ships for US$113 million Expanded Panama Canal's performance exceeds internal expectations Zim service starts calling at Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay terminals Canadian National Q1 profit up 12pc to US$650 million, revenue rises 12.5pc CMA CGM joins Adani to run Mundra - India's 'biggest' container port Diana Containerships shares downgraded by Zacks to 'hold' Navis TOS helps Port of Newark to handle more boxes without disruption Antwerp expands Asiadok on the Scheldt with new offices and workshops Virgin Atlantic loses 30-year cargo chief in corporate shakeup Hybrid Airships seen rivalling fixed wing planes in air cargo market New temp-controlled warehouse opens at Leipzig-Halle Airport

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APRIL 26, 2017
APL enhances China-Indonesia trade lane with new China South-East Asia Service 6 CMA CGM OTELLO becomes largest container vessel to call Indonesia IRClass boosts presence in South-East Asia by opening office in Malaysia LNG shipping's long-term freight rate outlook seen under pressure OSL Shipping Agencies celebrates two decades of success Adani Ports forms JV with CMA CGM to operate container terminal at Mundra Port HAROPA showcases expertise at Breakbulk Europe in Antwerp PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors MACCIA's workshop on export incentives on May 3

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Vulcan wagons converted for special contract European freight volumes rising Prolonged: contract for steel transport by rail Fresh cash and fresh chairman for Tiger Cool Express Laurels for K Line Out today: maps of drone-safe areas and altitudes Uzbekistan: rail electrification proceeding apace Introducing logistics 4.0 Mundra CT4 in India ready for megacarriers First milestone at Frankfurt's "speed gate" CMO and CCO for cloud-based technology provider DGL acquires Africa specialist New blocktrain cancelled for lack of trailers No trade flow ebb in sight C.H. Robinson opens offices in Prague and Bucharest AAT obtains Iata pharma certification

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APRIL 26, 2017
New bulk player on Wall Street as Saverys' Hunter pulls trigger Marine sector warned over global risk fears New design gas tanker bolsters trans-Atlantic ethane trade Baltic Exchange to launch LNG and container indices Euronav warns freight rates will remain 'challenging' in 2017 Hyundai HI's new orders hit three-year high Mundra becomes India's top container port by capacity Transnational companies to render nation-states irrelevant Jurong Port and Oiltanking to build tank terminal in Jurong Island Vale denies talk of more ore carrier orders Demolition prices down again as steel prices head south Frontline offers to buy out combined DHT-BW tanker fleet

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APRIL 26, 2017
1,700 more redundancies as Japan Post pays the price for costly Toll takeover Ambitious Vietjet eyes freighter fleet as Vietnam's air freight throughput doubles 'Excellent' 2016 result at Cargolux a team effort, says CEO Forson Containership capacity: owners hoping it's the start of improved returns No need for more transhipment hubs in South-east Asia, TOC delegates told Happy 61st birthday: how the humble container changed the world CH Robinson revenue up 11% in first quarter, but intermodal disappoints James Ginns takes over from Simon Large as Cathay Pacific director of cargo

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APRIL 26, 2017
Kirby says first quarter results in line with expectations Pirate gets life plus 10 years for role in attack on U.S. Navy ship Saab contracts Polish yard to build ship platform for SIGINT vessel Songa Offshore uses IoT to track assets on Cat D rigs NTSB reports on why bulker was in $4.3 million allision Maersk partners with Microsoft for digital transformation MAN Diesel & Turbo unveils compact SCR for two strokes Blank check company swoops on five Wehr Capes Frontline to DHT: Spit out the poison pills and listen Injured crew members airlifted from Tamar Hyundai Heavy sees order intake surge

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APRIL 26, 2017
Panamax bulker earnings down 18% on waning US Gulf-China coal shipments Month-long rally comes to an end with "disappointing" Chinese coal demand LR product tanker trades see their bread and butter sliced Soft Asian naphtha demand and newbuilding tonnage keep earnings low this quarter Shanghai congested ahead of May rate rises Fog and changes in vessel schedules are adding to loading delays, along with increased traffic from the Yangtze river, operators report Future still bright for private independent shipowners Shipping market will still be filled with other people's money but private owners have yet to lose their strength, say industry executives Panama Canal gas transits 'surpass all expectations' LNG vessel transits to nearly double by 2020, says ACP Weak pricing the new norm for Wärtsilä's marine business Challenging market conditions to persist, says engine maker's Roger Holm Euronav's profit tumbles on short-term challenges But medium-term fundamentals keep tanker giant buoyant Demolition to slow in 2017 despite pressure to scrap vessels Increasing rates putting a halt on scrapping, but new regulations will send ships to recycling yards, says Clarksons Platou Digitalisation 'is just a means to an end' New technologies will only work if business processes change, research head warns HHI's $2.3bn in orders is its highest since 2014 Group reaps rewards of perceived financial stability with shipbuilding enquiries doubling over last year Zombie companies return to shipping The spectre of companies being propped up by banks is haunting the industry again, this time in the offshore supply sector Wärtsilä's service focus pays off as marine demand stays soft Order intake up 11% in the first quarter, buoyed by services division Carriers join fight against counterfeit goods Box lines have a role to play in preventing the other type of piracy Singapore keeps its crown as world's leading maritime city City-state beats Hamburg, Oslo, Shanghai and London to top spot and is expected to keep its position in the future Tanker market consolidation absolutely on the agenda, Teekay chief affirms Owners still in early stages of adapting to changing trade flows, says Kenneth Hvid Owners need to scrap larger dry bulk vessels for sustained recovery Older vessels demolished are negligible in terms of capacity Baltic Exchange revives container index ambitions after SGX acquisition Update: New chief executive Mark Jackson also plans to launch LNG freight index and expand FFA offerings Frontline puts new offer for DHT on the table Update: DHT says it will respond 'in due course' after Fredriksen company puts the ball back in its court

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APRIL 26, 2017
Solid demand has Asia air cargo posting double-digit rise in volume Maersk, Microsoft team-up to provide demurrage, disruption alerts C.H. Robinson sees truckload rates drop despite volume gain Yang Ming needs millions or market recovery to keep cash flowing Private ports increase pressure on JNPT ITS expands in Ohio Valley to harness intermodal potential Baltic Exchange targets container indices Japanese container trade growth to accelerate Digitized supply chain solutions hinge on carriers

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APRIL 26, 2017
Weak rates put Scorpio Tankers in the red But first-quarter loss for tanker owner still better than what analysts' estimated. Involvement in ship leasing by China 'more by chance than design' Chinese leasing expert Zhou Ling also claims lessors could exit the sector as quickly as they joined if traditional ship finance makes a return Singapore is 'world's top maritime city' Singapore has claimed the top spot in a survey of the world's leading maritime cities, which was conducted by Norwegian research and analysis group Menon Economics. Menon's third biannual "Leading Maritime Capitals" report was launched in Singapore yesterday, putting the Lion City in the number one position, followed by Hamburg, Oslo, Shanghai and London. Using 50 different indicators, and feedb Private shipowners trump public rivals in Singapore debate Lemos, Chen and Koo lead the charge for private-sector shipowners - and it is concluded that the best days are far from over for the independent companies Nobu Su shot down in case against Pappas Appeals court upholds decision throwing out lawsuit that alleged self dealing against Star Bulk chief executive, directors and shareholders. HSW claims court victory over Grimaldi Greece's biggest ferry company says local court finds no evidence of wrongdoing. UK War Risks Club on profitable course The United Kingdom Mutual War Risks Association is set to report a profitable year according to AM Best, which has affirmed the insurer's 'A-' rating. The ratings agency forecast a positive operating result and a strong investment performance as it gave an update on the club's financial status. AM Best characterised the club's operating performance as 'adequate' and noted its relatively small sc Exmar and Vopak FSRU deal falls apart Eight months after announcing the transaction, two parties call it quits. Frontline pulls plug on lawsuit against DHT A day after renewed takeover bid, Frontline dismisses New York case 'with prejudice'. Flex LNG looks to fund newbuildings Private placement of shares Oslo-listed gasship owner will pay for two orders at DSME. Hunter strikes deal for Oskar Wehr capes Saverys family's blank cheque company makes debut deal for five vessels after IPO. Ferry windows smashed by freak waves NorthLink's Hrossey returns to Aberdeen following extreme weather incident. Clarksons calls DHT reply as clock ticks on Frontline offer Clarksons Platou Securities believes deal has merit but thinks price may have to rise. PSVs prosper as Norway sells out Eight ships booked for North Sea work on Wednesday. K Line crewman died of multiple injuries UK inquest reveals Celso Banas hit by debris after January blast on boxship. Sea Asia panellists renew calls for restraint Gupta sees signs for optimism but all insist against pushing the newbuilding button Carriers remain optimistic about 2017 But analyst warns about dangers that overcapacity may return to haunt liner sector. Prosafe wins $53m Statoil floatel charter Deal will see Safe Zephyrus working in the Norwegian sector of North Sea. CSSC gets help from construction bank Chinese shipbuilder enters into debt-for-equity pact to improve its financing structure. Euronav throws hat into consolidation ring Chief financial officer says owner could be in market for fleet transactions as rivals jostle for position. Seadrill scraps $253m of Archer guarantees Restructuring Fredriksen company agrees $25m cash payment in deal with US energy company. Injured crew airlifted from Tamar Manager Splosna Plovba says cause of fatal blast not yet known. Mitsubishi Heavy lowers profit forecast Deterioration in shipbuilding partly to blame for more downbeat annual figure. Wartsila keeps first quarter profit stable Marine design and solutions provider remains in the black as it boosts order intake by 11%. Angelopoulos set for return in aframaxes Metrostar believed to be closing in on a contract for crude tankers at Daehan. Euronav: 'Orders negative, tanker asset prices at bottom' Paddy Rodgers-led owner calls price trough and questions VLCC newbuilding run after strong first quarter figures. Yara posts weaker first quarter profit Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner hit by weaker margins in opening period. DHT puts Frontline on hold as tanker takeover epic twists again DHT reviews latest bid as analyst asks if "Godfather offer" has arrived or if it's just a case of "Groundhog Day". Jackson sets out Baltic Exchange future strategy LNG and container indices planned as exchange boss chooses Singapore to launch bold blueprint under SGX ownership

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APRIL 26, 2017
Port of Houston increases tonnage, box volumes in Q1 The Port of Houston handled close to 10 million tons of cargo during the first quarter of 2017, an 11 percent increase over the same period... Marten Transport speeds past analyst expectations in Q1 Temperature-sensitive truckload carrier Marten Transport, Ltd. had a net income of $8.2 million for the first quarter of 2017, ticking up 0... Cargolux reports 2016 results Cargolux, a Luxembourg-based cargo-dedicated airline, reported a net profit of $5.5 million for 2016, down significantly from the $49 milli... Baltic Exchange plans to expand with container product London's Baltic Exchange, which has long compiled indexes for dry bulk and tanker markets, said it has plans to expand its involvement in t... C.H. Robinson increases net income, revenues in Q1 C.H. Robinson's net income totaled $122.1 million for the first quarter of 2017, according to the company's latest financial statements. T... ITSTL acquires WDS rail terminal assets ITS Technologies & Logistics, LLC (ITSTL) has purchased certain rail terminal assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based intermodal services provi... Pennsylvania approves $40m in state funding for rail infrastructure The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission has approved $40 million in state funding for 34 rail infrastructure improvement and maint... NY, NJ lawmakers call for increased federal infrastructure investment Federal lawmakers from New York and New Jersey are urging the government to increase investment in transportation infrastructure following ... Port of NY/NJ box volumes slip 1.7% in March The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 508,270 TEUs of containerized cargo volumes in March 2017, a 1.7 percent decrease from the same...

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APRIL 26, 2017
Six vessels docked at Venezuela's CRP awaiting payment for refined products Three of the tankers are in Cardon's marine terminal and three are in the Amuay terminal, according to the report. Private independent shipowners to stay: Sea Asia 2017 Traditional sources of finance for ship orders are drying up as many banks look to improve their lending portfolios and decrease risk, he said. TENDER DATA: Petroecuador sells 1.33 million barrels of fuel oil to Glencore Specs & quantity: Seven 190,000 barrel cargoes of maximum 2.5% sulfur fuel External: Wired Bunkering Private independent shipowners to stay: Sea Asia 2017 However, size matters, and scale allows shipping companies to grow and enter new markets. TANKERS: Frontline sends DHT takeover offer, demands halt of poison pill arrangements "Consistent with its fiduciary duties, DHT's Board will evaluate the proposal from Frontline," said Lind. External: Global Risk Management INTERVIEW: Denmark's Hafnia eyes expansion of LR2, MR tanker pools "We have a very strong ambition to grow the MR pool globally," Skov said. ANALYSIS: Russia faces balancing act over OPEC/non-OPEC deal extension - Output cuts at mature fields hits state budget - Restraining output at current levels may be harder in H2

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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.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

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.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

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