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February 6, 2018

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Cosco takes delivery of second 20,000-TEU boxship Train crash involving freight train in South Carolina kills 2, injures 116 Thumbs up for US president's infrastructure investment plan Philadelphia docks its biggest ship ever - 11,000-TEU MSC Avni Feb conference to explore inland navigation in the Baltic Sea region Contship Italia suffers 1.3pc portfolio-wide decline in box volume Bollore buys major share in Danish forwarder Global Solutions Air Forwarders Association and TIACA form new alliance to boost cooperation Tianjin Airlines starts new service from Sydney to Tianjin via Zhengzhou Zambian government to find out when Crown Air Cargo will commence operations

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
COSCO SHIPPING Ports & Port of Zeebrugge sign agreement on concession terms for CSP Zeebrugge IMO collaborates to boost African maritime security capability MSC reducing transit times on Europe to US East Coast trade Rotterdam Port makes an extra 100 hectares available at Maasvlakte 2 for distribution companies Yemen conflict forces new security recommendations ZEABORN takes over E.R. Schiffahrt Cabinet approves dispute resolution provision pertaining to revised Model Concession Agreement for PPP projects in Major Ports Major Ports have witnessed a turnaround, says Mandaviya Air cargo traffic growth at 3-year high Call for aviation sector to address infrastructure challenges Emirates Logistics expanding its operation & network in India Impetus being given to highway projects Kerry Indev Logistics gets 'World Customs Organization Certificate of Merit' for exceptional service

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E-lorries going into serial production in 2019 Celebrating 200 years of service and new facility Bold move to streamline Russian transport with e-CMR American Airlines signs for largest cargo investment LNG - testing testing in Bilbao Twin leadership for Homtrans Second Big Apple office for ACS 30 tank cars to transport concentrated nitric acid DHL manages warehouse for Bridgestone Air Sénégal to acquire two A330neos Presenting port of Montreal's terminal project CNS welcomes new president Zeaborn's next takeover looming 260 t of mandarins move over 5,000 km by rail LIS sets up shop in France Singapore's Changi airport crosses 2 million t mark

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Erck Rickmers abandons ship management Fincantieri closes in on STX France Waigaoqiao shipbuilding sells its share of Changxing Heavy Industry Dutch owners on track to boost national fleet Wisdom Marine quiet on Kamsarmax orders from JMU Indonesia's LPG imports continue to grow STX O&S wins two more tankers from Pantheon Vroon still shaken by offshore market collapse

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Technology is key to boosting repeat business for e-commerce delivery firms Innovative new B737 loading system could boost the aircraft's cargo credentials Asia-North Europe container shipping demand weaker than expected in Q4 17 Analysis: lean into the future - the logistics plans of JD.com and Alibaba Amazon and its effect on the poorer cities The digital imperative in container shipping Quest to dominate self-driving cars at the heart of Waymo vs Uber

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
USCG collects Polar Star data for icebreaker acquisition effort Naval Dome cyber security system completes box ship pilot testing DDG 1001 completes acceptance trials Kirby to acquire Higman Marine for $419 million VIDEO: Euronav to install Satcom Global Ku band VSAT fleet wide MAN and HHI to develop LPG burning two stroke engines AVIC Weihai lays keel for first of new Stena RoPax ferries Erck Rickmers sells ship management and brokerage businesses Unmanned fireboat could be a game changer

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Accident-prevention algorithm sets out to save seafarers' lives UK Chamber of Shipping president Grahaeme Henderson unveils safety algorithmic programme designed to anticipate danger Navios Partners beats predictions as dry bulk revenues rise 'We think we are in the early stages of a dry bulk recovery,' chief executive Angeliki Frangou says Slow Chinese imports and firm bunker price add salt to tanker owners' wounds Crude tankers' earnings erode further as overcapacity worsens Hamburg braced for further consolidation Speculation about two more deals in the pipeline Erck Rickmers eyes Greek business model after ER Schiffahrt sale German entrepreneur Erck Rickmers tells Lloyd's List that the rationale behind the sale of ER Schiffahrt, including shipbroker Harper Petersen &... Scorpio Bulkers almost erases losses So far this quarter, the company's daily kamsarmax earnings have exceeded those of the fourth quarter, while ultramax time-charter equivalent... Capesize earnings slump to six-month low Weakness seen to be only temporary Vancouver prepares to host supply chain experts Logistics expertise gathers in western Canada to hear news of challenge and change Daily Briefing Independence means 'we can make decisions very fast', Pacific International Lines' managing director SS Teo says in a rare and... HPH Trust profits tumble 25% Terminal operator counts the cost of carrier reshuffle Another knockback for Hamburg Erck Rickmers' decision to sell part of his business empire to a Bremen company represents a further setback for one... Yard Talk \| Will China's shipbuilding bailout lead to capacity cut? Debt-to-equity swap investors albeit state-backed will need to withdraw properly Insurance will not cover sulphur cap fines Container shipping recovery shows signs of faltering Overcapacity and lower-than-expected volume rises keep lid on rate revival Kirby buys Higman Marine for $419m Jones Act barge operator continues to expand capacity and drive consolidation ER Schiffahrt catapults Zeaborn into Germany's big league Hamburg entrepreneur Erck Rickmers has decided to sell his ship management and ship brokerage activities to Zeaborn Cochin Shipyard to collaborate with Russia's USC on high tech vessels The two firms will jointly develop high speed vessels, river-sea cargo vessels, passenger craft and dredgers Fears for tanker and 22 crew missing in Gulf of Guinea The tanker Marine Express, managed by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern, was last seen in Benin's waters early on Friday before contact... Japanese cruise operator to order new vessels with state subsidy Miyazaki Car Ferry has announced it will replace its two cruiseships by using a government subsidy ASL Marine warns of more losses amid weak market The shipbuilding and shiprepair company's results are due on February 14

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Lower prices, more space drive US soy shippers to East Coast Savannah port plans to double capacity to 10M TEU by 2028 Surface transportation tight, US shippers sweat to secure space Savannah, Charleston ports to launch new chassis pool Jacksonville port begins deepening harbor China-EU customs pilot expands from ocean shipping to air freight Carrier reliability still poor on Asia-Europe but rising steadily

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Seaspan adds panamaxes, hires to Maersk Vancouver-based shipowner fills out fleet with first secondary market acquisitions under new chief executive. Hutchison Port Holdings' profits fall Singaporean port operator trust sees lower revenue and higher expenses for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017. CR Weber: culling needed for suezmaxes Brokerage's research arm says even disposing pre-2000 vessels could get rates above breakeven. Marseille Fos posts record year in 2017 French port's box terminals see 1.4 million teu of cargo in sixth consecutive year of growth. Navios Maritime Partners expects 'significant free cash flow' Owner takes loss on vessel sale but expects fleet growth in a rising market to boost performance. Norden tipped to sell supramax bulker Firm price has been secured for vessel which is approaching special survey, brokers say. BG extends Diana panamax at better rate Panamax rates hold steady through first part of first quarter amid overall weakness in Baltic Dry Index. Rickmers opens up on ER Schiffahrt sale and asset play plans German owner reveals strategic drivers for Zeaborn deal and how he sees his shipping future. Foremost back for bulkers at SWS James Chao-controlled owner linked to $190m newcastlemax quartet in China. Scorpio Bulkers beats fourth quarter forecasts by a cent Better than expected results come in a quarter that saw owner end sale and purchase hiatus. Arctech yard to compensate SCF over delays USC-owned shipbuilder says big penalty due over support ships for Sakhalin-2. Fearnley Securities begins Capital Product with buy rating Positive rating comes with owner set to renew a host of tanker charters in better market in 2019. Zeaborn deals in the pipeline to follow Rickmers coup German group has its sights set on a significantly larger fleet, TradeWinds is told. Anglo Investments strikes second deal with Greek pair Fledgling British owner has bought two additional ships to follow 2017 debut, brokers say. KfW IPEX-Bank adds $17bn of new loans But 2017 total is down on previous year for German bank. Wilson orders dry duo in China Norwegian owner signs up with Wuxue Janda for mini-bulkers. Crewman dies on Greek cargoship Probe begins after 'traumatic' accident on SMN Explorer at UK port. Erck Rickmers sells ER Schiffahrt and Harper Petersen German shipowner is selling both businesses to Zeaborn Group. Fincantieri paying $74m for STX France Price revealed as Italian yard signs contract with France. Gulf Navigation chief Buamim casts the acquisition net Khamis Juma Buamim has eyes on multiple deals after raising capital. BW Pacific reignites Oslo IPO ambitions Two and a half years on from last attempt, product tanker owner is said to be looking for a listing. Kirby agrees $419m takeover of Higman Marine US tank-barge giant brings expansion spending to $1.2bn with another fleet deal. TGS wins rights to 30,000 Mexican wells Seismic survey player makes breakthrough in deal with state regulator CNH. UOB sells out of Marco Polo after a week Singapore bank sheds $10m stake in restructured OSV owner. USC and Cochin team up on newbuilds Russian group will help Indian yard with cargoships, ferries and dredgers. ASL Marine predicts further quarterly losses Singapore offshore vessel and yard group warns of more red ink due to weaker results from operations. UK government doubles cadet trainee funding More than 400 extra cadets will be trained in maritime roles every year under latest initiative.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Universal Logistics purchases Fore Transportation Warren, Mich.-based Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., an asset-light provider of transportation and logistics solutions in the U.S, Mexic... APHIS adds phytosanitary requirements for certain fresh citrus imports from Colombia The Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding phytosanitary requirements for certain fresh citr... Cargo theft in Mexico rises in 2017 In 2017, there were 4,030 recorded cargo thefts in Mexico, an increase of 127 percent compared to 2016's 1,773 thefts, and 266 percent high... Zeaborn Group acquires E.R. Schiffahrt German ocean shipping company Zeaborn Group has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the business shares in E.R. Schiffahrt GmbH &am... UK appoints North American trade commissioner United Kingdom (UK) International Trade Secretary Liam Fox on Monday appointed Antony Phillipson, UK director-general of international trad... Executive Moves: RightShip, KAG Logistics and Stimson Center RightShip, a maritime risk management and environmental assessment organization, has appointed Martin Crawford-Brunt its new chief executiv... BCG tells carriers to keep up digitally or be commoditized A new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) urges ocean carriers to rapidly adopt process automation and optimization or be consign... UPS to start daily, non-stop Louisville-to-Dubai flight UPS on Feb. 27 will start a daily non-stop flight from its Louisville, Ky., hub to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, adding that it will i... ELD mandate drives up spot rates When the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate kicked into gear back in mid-December, requiring the majority of the trucking industry to ...

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Cushing declines supportive for NYMEX crude backwardation Consistent draws in stocks at Cushing, Oklahoma over the last three months have led to a steepening backwardation in NYMEX crude, even as the broader rally across the oil complex has stalled. Oil futures fall as Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges Oil futures were pulled lower Monday by sharp moves in equities and currencies, as major US stock market averages declined sharply and the dollar firmed against a basket of major currencies. Trump administration eyes Venezuela oil sanctions The Trump administration is considering new sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, but analysts believe they will likely be imposed in stages and not before a presidential election in that country expected in April. US Interior chief meets with Carolina governors on offshore plan, offers no exemption US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with the governors of North Carolina and South Carolina over the weekend, but offered no assurances that he would exempt them from a federal offshore oil and gas leasing plan, as he did last month for Florida. Bunker fuel buyer issues letter of protest at Malta over barge delays A bunker fuel buyer has issued a Letter of Protest at Malta over barge delays which were having an impact on bunker deliveries, a source close to the situation said Monday. Strong winds in Black Sea cause bunkering delays Bunkering operations were hampered over the weekend and into Monday in the Black Sea due to strong winds, particularly at the Russian port of Novorossiisk, sources said. 'No turning back' on 2020 IMO sulfur cap: Kitack Lim Out of a packed agenda for the week, Lim said "undoubtedly the most important item" was discussion of the implementation of the 2020 sulfur cap. UAE's DP World signs deal with Oracle for new technology, blockchain DP World will use SaaS for incorporating technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, and blockchain. Taiwan subsidy for lower sulfur marine fuels insufficient: shipowners Taiwan's plans subsidy to prompt ship owners to comply with the 0.5% sulfur rule from January 1, 2019, ahead of IMO 2020 regulation. TRADER NOTE: RightShip appoints Martin Crawford-Brunt as CEO Norman will continue to support RightShip as a strategic consultant to the board during the transition process. Open interest for front-month ICE Dubai crude derivatives slide 25% in Jan The wider EFS has limited opportunities for arbitrage barrels from the West to Asia and raises the value of Brent-linked crudes against Dubai, making the Dubai-linked crudes more attractive to buyers. FUTURES: Crude slides on rising US production Expectations for tightening of policies from the Fed also weighed on oil prices. Iran-Russia oil-for-goods deal on track; oil swap with Iraq to begin Under the swap deal, Promsyryoimport would buy up to 100,000 b/d from NIOC partly in exchange for goods, oil equipment and services for Iran. Iran can raise crude output by 100,000 b/d within days if OPEC deal ends: Zanganeh Higher oil prices will impose fluctuations on the prices in the longer term, the oil minister told journalists in Tehran.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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