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BRIEFS

June 29, 2017

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Cyber attack hits Maersk's IT system affecting global operations Yang Ming provides update on 2nd round of recapitalisation plan SeaLand moves AC3 service from Hutchison to APMT Global idle fleet size grows by 20,000 TEU over a fortnight to 538,270 TEU EU pushes for 'free and fair' trade with China, US British freight forwarders association calls for 'softer' Brexit CEVA opens office in Myanmar offering air and ocean freight services US$44b project can link Thailand to China's Belt and Road initiative Kuehne + Nagel begins building Swiss pharma handling facility Cathay Pacific codeshares with MIAT Mongolian Airlines Lion City's air cargo soars 12.5pc in May Asia Pacific airlines post 5.4pc increase in international traffic in May Etihad Airways Engineering outsources MRO logistics to DHL Supply Chain

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JUNE 28, 2017
Cruise tourism to be a growth driver for India's economy, says Nitin Gadkari IRClass signs MoU with Coast Guard for capturing & maintaining refit & fatigue analysis data of vessels Multipurpose shipping sector looking up, says analysis NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 15th straight year SHIPPING THE FUTURE: CMA CGM unveils its new ambition Swiftline Global Logistics celebrates three successful years Major Ports handle more cargo in first two months Steps being taken to allay situation at APM Terminals Mumbai Ministry of Railways strengthens coordination mechanism with state govts for faster execution of projects FIEO seeks exemption from GST on inputs used in exports US seeks more Indian market access for its exports 'Winds of Change' conference in Vadodara deliberates on key issues

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UK company places order for 46 new Eurocargos Kazakhstan receives first IRIS certification Senior appointment at Narrow Aisle Miami welcomes more airlines than any other US airport "Yes" to deepening the Jacksonville shipping channel Ramping up capacity for trailers and containers Icao calls for renewed commitment to Lomé declaration New hazmat warehouse centralizes services Cool Chain Association names new chairman Abu Dhabi Ports gets concession for Fujairah FTA says EU workers essential for British trade Boosting Baltic-China trade Antonov Airlines picks ACP as Australian sales agent Henk Venema new chairman of Cargo iQ New York welcomes first 10,000 teu vessel Pharmaceutical facility opens in Dublin

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JUNE 28, 2017
Lose crews to increase vessel safety, says expert Shipowners warned to prepare for further port strife Maersk Line shuts down new orders in wake of cyber-attack Danes endorse Australian high-speed design Shipping told cyber-attacks can be fatal to business Shipping business sentiment jumps, but lags behind other transport sectors IMO not enforcing coatings convention Thai tanker looted in first oil theft piracy this year South Korean liner operators to form intra-Asia consortium Chinese maritime authorities start inspecting converted ore carriers Shipbreaking sentiment improves as Bangladesh likely to overturn taxes

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JUNE 28, 2017
Maersk ransomware attack has potential to disrupt 'tens of thousands' of shippers, warns analyst Maersk booking and port operations hit by cyber attack as hackers demand ransom ONE could quit South Africa trade in response to merger rejection India approves new Delhi airport, as Pune export cargo facility opens How technology can boost staff retention and not simply replace them Stavros Evangelakakis takes the chair of the Cool Chain Association

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JUNE 28, 2017
Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 24 Maersk continues to work on recovery from Petya cyber attack Ingalls Shipbuilding to build first Flight III DDG 51 Bulkers to have cranes with autonomous discharge feature Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding books pilot boat order Battery power a condition of new Statoil supply vessel contracts Keppel Shipyard books contracts worth US$64 million Mobil Delvac provides outstanding protection for towboat engine Maersk: Cyber attack "contained," ships safe

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JUNE 28, 2017
LPG is changing the Panama Canal Canal's new era is being defined by gas carriers Kugs das blog The world of data protection A textbook response to a digital disaster Maersk's response to the Petya cyber attack has been good, but other companies might struggle to cope Logistics sector needs European workers in UK Brexit could cause huge problems for freight industry, says FTA Suezmax rates under pressure on low West Africa demand and VLCC competition But lifted volumes expected to recover when Nigerian exports peak in August Panamax bulker rates rise above $9,000 per day Strong activity reported in Atlantic and China's coal imports are highlighted Light in the gloom for box port operators The container shipping industry could be on the cusp of 'a golden age of profitability' Maersk cyber-attack puts unprepared industry on the spot Experts call on shipping companies to smarten up or keep getting attacked Statoil awards seven long-term offshore vessel contracts amid market improvements Charters worth $368m are for five and three years Hapag Lloyd retains credit rating after UASC merger Empty orderbook will allow carrier to pay down debt All eyes on the sulphur cap Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018 US indicts WWL executives for price fixing Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics denies one executive currently works at the company Breaking through the ice: New currents in the Arctic China adds the Arctic to its Belt and Road strategy as other Asian countries boost engagement in the icy north Dry bulk terminals lag in automation Bulk terminals need to explore ways to increase efficiencies, say experts at TOC in Amsterdam Maersk contains cyberattack effects 2M partner MSC offering support Dry bulk recovery being derailed by lack of scrapping Shipping association BIMCO says market could perhaps do without some 2,000 ships Dry bulk charter rates forecast to rise in second half Research house NRA Capital is not too concerned by capacity growth, as it was driven by a fall in scrapping Algoma Central raises $63m in bond offering Underwriters exercise option to purchase additional bonds Antwerp to use blockchain technology in container handling operations Move is part of port authorities' initiative to make Antwerp a digitally connected port Daily Briefing Maersk is put to the test as digital security worries become reality. At TOC Europe in Amsterdam, ports face a... EU data protection crackdown looms Hefty fines and trading restrictions could be levied under new rules coming in May 2018 New York welcomes bigger containerships In pictures: ZIM Antwerp easily sailed under the revamped Bayonne Bridge, ushering in a new era for the Port of...

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JUNE 28, 2017
Cargo bookings via INTTRA reopen at Maersk Line No data breach in cyberattack on TNT, FedEx says Brazil's Imbituba set for growth after winning Asia service ILA's Daggett backs European protest of APMT, cites cyberattack Cyberattack on Maersk underscores need for global strategy Ship upsizing threatens terminals with 'catastrophic' failure Hapag-Lloyd keeps credit rating after UASC merger Maersk puts bookings on hold as it deals with cyberattack Cyberattack at APMT Mumbai threatens JNPT fluidity

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JUNE 28, 2017
Kirby's lenders to add $300m to credit line New York-listed articulated tug-barge and tank barge owner expands coffers for acquisition. Russian navy 'harasses' US-flag car carrier Warship and helicopter encounter International Shipholding vessel in the Baltic, raising concerns that commercial ships could become targets. Eurotankers set for seventh secondhand buy in 15 months Eurotankers is eyeing a 15-year-old suezmax in a deal that would mark its seventh acquisition of secondhand tonnage since early 2016. Market sources have linked the Greek tanker player to the purchase of the 166,400-dwt Hrvatska (built 2005) from Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba for $20.7m. Brokers, however, add that the deal is still on subjects. A senior manager at Tankerska Plovidba declined to c Japan looks to ease LNG cargo resales Findings from country's trade commission could help foster growing LNG spot market. GSL looks to pay Citi loan and refinance debt New York-listed boxship lessor is looking to sell new bond issuance. Gibson sees 2018 as flat market for tanker rates Research from tanker brokerage says supply-demand balance may not right until 2019. Ferry master mistook masts for buoys Owner sheds some light on how Iyanough ploughed into breakwater. Awilco LNG financial chief steps down Snore Schie Krogstad hands in resignation after six years and will be replaced by Oyvind Ryssdal. DSME in $1.14bn convertible bond issue DSME is set to boost its finances with a KRW 1.3 trillion ($1.14bn) convertible bond issue. Seoul-listed DSME revealed the move today as part of a rescue package draw up by its creditors, Yonhap reports. Export-Import Bank of Korea will buy the bonds, according to the news wire. It comes just a few weeks after creditors bought into a KRW 793bn equity sale by the shipbuilder, which received a KR Fjord Line seals $61m loan for buyback Norwegian ferry owner offers to purchase bonds maturing next year. Halliburton hunting George Kaiser linked company An offshore equipment company part owned by billionaire George Kaiser is set to be sold to industry heavyweight Halliburton. Reuters reported today that Houston-based Halliburton is in final stage talks to buy pump maker Summit ESP. Kaiser, best known in shipping as the owner of LNG specialist Excelerate Energy, financed Summit ESP via his Argonaut Private Equity investment firm. According Seanergy ends offering after raising $2.9m Greek bulker owner has bagged $27m in the past 10 months and is eyeing further acquisitions. Eurotankers tied to suezmax purchase Greek owner tipped to have added to its crude tanker stable with $20.7m move. Hapag-Lloyd off watch list at S&P Post merger rating retained by German line aided by its history of absorbing M&A deals. Seadrill pumps another $100m into NADL Restructuring Fredriksen company adds to short-term loan to subsidiary. Fesco restructuring to be 'done next month' Russian owner's president says eurobond refinancing deal close. Clarksons: S&P key component of Greek fleet growth Sale-and-purchase deals major contributor to Hellenic expansion this decade but China took lead in 2016, brokerage notes. Liberty House 'in talks' for ABG UK steel group said to be pursuing takeover of struggling Indian yard. Keppel in conversion spree worth $61.3m Singaporean shipbuilder will turn two tankers into FPSOs and a heavylift ship into a crane vessel. GasLog redeems bond issue a year early New York-listed owner spends $50m on remainder of its $119m Oslo notes. Fictional first for P&O cruiseship Cartoon character Dora the Explorer to become godmother of Pacific Explorer. Statoil retains more PSVs in Dof deal Norwegian oil major secures two units for up to 10 years. Cyber-attack affects APM Terminals and Maersk Line Danish owner says its containerships are manoeuverable as it monitors situation. Metal Shark gets teeth into $54m deal Louisiana shipyard to build up to 13 cutters for Honduras, Costa Rica and others. US charges former WWL execs over alleged price fixing Kai Kraass, Anders Boman and Arild Iversen accused of conspiring on bids and rates. Statoil keeps Havila duo for another three years Norwegian owner wins extensions to 2020 and 2021 for PSVs. More cyber-attacks expected, report claims Norton Rose Fulbright's eighth transport survey suggests big data will be a key disruptor to shipping. Seafarer killed in engine room fire Casualty aboard small Greek-owned gas carrier ends in tragedy for one crewmember. Bangladeshi breakers set for tax talks Recyclers already looking to take advantage of reversal in punitive taxes with strong price for tanker.

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JUNE 28, 2017
Kerry Logistics launches Germany-China rail service Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has launched a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL)rail freight service between Duisburg, Germany and Shang... PhilaPort opens second automobile berth PhilaPort's Pier 122 received its first vessel in 20 years on Tuesday with the arrival of the Glovis Comet , which was carrying Hyundai and... Lidl to expand U.S. presence on two fronts German discount grocer Lidl is planning to open a fourth regional headquarters and distribution center, as well as four more brink-and-mort... Anchorage International Airport accepting offers for commercial development Six companies around Alaska have submitted formal offers for development and finance projects at the Anchorage International Airport. The ... Maersk issues update on cyber attack The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group was one of several international companies hit by a so-called "Petya" cyber attack on Tuesday, affecting the c... Greek shipowners vote to extend tax pact Greek shipowners have agreed to extend their voluntary tax pact by another year, according to multiple news sources. At a meeting of the U... UPS to freeze pension plans for 70,000 non-union employees United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) will freeze pension plans for approximately 70,000 non-union employees in the United States, according to ... Port of Antwerp to pilot blockchain container handling project The Port of Antwerp is working with start-up company T-Mining to develop a blockchain solution for safer container handling, the Belgian po... WWL execs indicted in ro-ro shipping collusion case One current and two former executives with shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL) are among those that have been indicted...

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JUNE 28, 2017
ICE low sulfur gasoil trades in backwardation on prompt tightness The market may tip further into backwardation in the coming days, depending on the supply situation, sources said. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks hit four-month low Total US fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell 5.4% to 38.174 million barrels, the lowest since the week ended February 17, when it was 37.811 million barrels, EIA data showed. External: Wired Bunkering TANKERS: Cross-Mediterranean Aframax route at seven-month low The Aframax market tends to slow in the summer months due to weaker demand for crude oil Next meeting on EU CO2 market reforms 'around July 10': EU source Representatives from the parliament and council discussed three core issues on Tuesday as well as points that emerged from interim technical meetings, the source said. Bunker availability at Istanbul rises as holiday backlog eases UPDATE: Maersk energy units unaffected by cyber attack Maersk Line is unable to take new bookings "at the present time." Singapore Q3 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts concluded at $4/mt premium This compares with the current-quarter term contracts concluded at premiums of around $1.5/mt to the MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments. FUTURES: Crude edges lower amid rise in US stocks New global industry alliance for low carbon shipping to be launched this week Attention turns to green house gas emissions after global sulfur cap. Russia cuts June crude output beyond OPEC/non-OPEC deal obligation "The cut from October level ... is more than 300,000 b/d. It is that plus a bit more," the Russian Deputy Energy Minister said. TANKERS: Nine BW Group VLCCs acquired by DHT Holdings now delivered "Our fleet has expanded by about 50% at what we think is an opportune time in the cycle," DHT said. IMO bunker fuel change to benefit US refiners: Turner, Mason & Co. - US a key exporter of low sulfur products like diesel, gasoline - IMO move to displace 1.2 million-2 million b/d of fuel oil - Spread between light, heavy crudes to widen

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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