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BRIEFS

February 7, 2018

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HPH Trust 2017 earnings slump 45pc on 3pc revenue dip Eurogate's 2017 container traffic totals 14.4 million TEU Regionalisation of global economy could lead to early retirement of mega ships US port of Baltimore receives six new cranes to cope with rising volumes Port of Trieste achieves bumper year for cargo with box traffic soaring 26pc Strong demand drives Landstar System's Q4 2017 earnings to US$64.8m Hong Kong nets 6,000 fake designer accessories from China shipping container SF Airlines launches freighter service to transport mainly perishables to Lhasa Lufthansa Cargo acquires stake in online freight services marketplace, Fleet American Airlines Cargo eyes Balkan exports as it opens new routes

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Govt to disinvest entire stake in Dredging Corporation Total & MOL sign long-term charter contract for a pioneer LNG bunker vessel WWL Group consolidates its standing as a leader in logistics & supply chain solutions 'Port of Wilhelmshaven is the only facility in Germany capable of handling 18,000-22,000-TEU vessels without any restrictions' DP World reports record volume of 70 m TEUs in 2017 Iron ore & coal lift Essar Ports' cargo handling by 11 pc in Q3 FY18 JNPT records highest container handling of 4.18 lakh TEUs in Jan. Steps taken to expedite National Highways projects highlighted

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Finland paving the way for more digitalisation MNG Airlines - ACAS-ready with new Champ service New cross-dock platform for Hellmann IMS: marked growth domestic services in Germany New UK trade commissioners to balance the Brexit Port of Marseille Fos saves the day in 2017 Bertschi grows beyond Europe's borders New heads of operations in Kenya and Nigeria First US class I railroad joins BiTA Emirates Skycargo lands in Maastricht APL introduces new intra-Asian shortsea service Nouwens Transport achieves Iata Ceiv certification Kehl-Rotterdam shuttle now thrice weekly Brussels Airlines under new leadership AAL and HHM teaming up for joint service Quick Cargo Service steps up Americas groupage service

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Court ruling opens way to vote on Giuseppe Bottiglieri debt restructuring DHT Holdings remains in black as ship sales boost cash position MOL wins LNG bunker vessel charter from TOTAL China Merchant Port Holding issues bonds for Belt and Road project Buoyant global trade drives volume growth at DP World and HPH Trust HMM and AAL to operate Asia-Middle East multipurpose service DSME to stay busy until 2020 as orders come in Saudi Global Ports growth driven by strong transhipment activity Chinese iron ore imports set record in 2017 Gulf Stevedoring sees strong throughput at Saudi Arabia's Jubail terminal Shipbuilder HHIC seeks funds to expand Philippines shipyard Shell unveils major collaborative maritime safety initiative Former Samsung HI chief rules out DSME merger

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
DSV the 'star performer' in forwarding and likely to hit acquisition trail in 2018 2017 a record year for DP World box terminals as market share increases The swashbuckling antidote to the threat of digital disruptors Zeaborn Logistics takes over ship managers ER Schiffahrt and Harper Petersen Western Global Airlines eyes expansion of air freight services beyond China Seko Logistics appoints Shawn Richard as its first VP global air freight Industry joins DSA cargo team in tribute to Dayle Hauxwell

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
GE to build "digital twin" of two MSC ships Schulte LNG bunkering vessel will be ballast-free Design advances for new reel-lay vessel for Subsea 7 DSME opts for 3D model based NAPA Steel software Alfa Laval PureBallast is first BWTS meeting revised IMO requirements

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Daily Briefing Erck Rickmers tells Lloyd's List that the rationale behind the sale of ER Schiffahrt business to relative Zeaborn Group can... British shipping must concentrate on its short-term strategy The UK government is planning a maritime strategy for 2050 without yet knowing what, politically, 2019 will bring Bain now sole suitor for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Italian family-run company set to be relaunched with support from Bain Capital Killing of Cosco manager in Karachi may give China pause in its overseas expansion If the incident proves to be a targeted attack, the motive behind it should not be taken lightly Trucking capacity issues causing delays at US ports New regulations, strong demand and driver shortfalls drive up prices and add to intermodal backlogs at east coast and Gulf... What lies ahead for tanker shares? Low share prices present opportunities for the sector but pitfalls remain Grayling sets his sights on radical maritime strategy UK's Maritime 2050 could see more government investment for post-Brexit trade initiatives, infrastructure and regulation Global box traffic up nearly 5% in 2017 CTS data reveals biggest volume lift since 2014, but softening fourth-quarter volumes dampen full-year result Taiwan linked to ship-to-ship petroleum transfers that dodge North Korea sanctions Confidential report made to UN Security Council sanctions committee Weak spot earnings weigh on DHT results New York-listed tanker giant still outperforms general markets and extends front cover Total and MOL to build LNG bunker vessel The 18,600 c um floating gas station in particular targets CMA CGM's newly ordered ultra large containerships V.Ships set to swoop on Norddeutsche Move comes after banks ordered founder and proprietor of the Norddeutsche Bernd Kortüm to find an outside investor Korea forms committee to iron out maritime support entity details Committee will be responsible for firming up operation procedures for Korea Ocean Business Corporation CMPort agrees $480m acquisition of Australian coal port Move marks Chinese port giant's first investment foray in Oceania Japan to fund research on IoT and AI for shipbuilding industry Subsidy recipients will study how to apply IoT and AI technologies to manufacturing processes within the shipbuilding industry HMM and AAL launch joint multipurpose vessel service New service will connect China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Singapore with the Middle East via both the Gulf and Red... Hijacked tanker Marine Express recovered off West Africa All crew members are reported to be safe and well Cosco Shipping unit's manager killed in Pakistan Head of Cosco Saeed Karachi attacked in his car near a marketplace in Karachi city centre Seaspan buys two boxships earmarked for Maersk charters The four-year time charters carry an option for an extra two years at higher rates

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Seattle-Tacoma assures drayage capacity in deal with drivers UPS pursues cross-border business with El Paso facility Hyundai, AAL breakbulk service to connect Asia, Middle East Higher bunker fuel prices driving up fuel surcharges DP World, HPHT post strong 2017 results on growing global trade Central Asia containerized rail freight rocketing As trucking costs rise, US shippers face difficult choices PSA calls APM Terminals' new extra fee 'capricious' Container blockchain developers attract new customers

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
UCL Port bests 2016 throughput UCL Holdings' stevedoring division handled 37.1 million tonnes of cargo last year. Tankers CEOs pin hopes on US crude exports Official forecasts see more crude cargoes coming in next decades, but it hinges on firming prices and production. Scorpio Bulkers 'chilling' as rates rebound New York-listed bulker owner is "zoning" after buying 10 vessels in the fourth quarter, chief executive Robert Bugbee said. MPC Container Ships defies global slump with $75m placement Oslo-listed containership owner has more cash to pursue vessel buys. Oman Drydock appoints new CEO Company hires former OTTCO executive to replace short-tenured Stephan Aumann as it 'continues transformation.' Capesize rates click back up as VLOC orders raise alarm Analysts say an upturn in coal shipments has assisted the market. Tsakos Shipping linked to rare drybulk order Deal for four to six ships rumoured to have been secured at Chinese shipyard. JES yard sale off as ex-CEO jailed No deal for bankrupt JEHI as former boss Jin Xin gets 12 years in China. Cochin Shipyard builds profit again Expanding Indian yard stronger in third quarter. Mitsui Engineering set for operating loss this year Difficulties elsewhere in the group to prove a drag on shipbuilder's full year performance. Norwegian flag hits 10-year high NIS register reverses negative trend to reach 600 ships. Cargill fosters shipping sustainability Commodities giant teams with NAMEPA and others on eco initiatives. Court rejects hostile bid for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Company Zagari/Pappas raid on Neapolitan bulker and tanker owner thwarted due to lack of up-front payment, leaving just one plan on the table Switijnk unveils new wind-assisted cargoship C-Job designs fuel-saving cargo vessel for Dutch owner. DHT Holdings dips into the red in the fourth quarter Shipowner continues to pay a dividend with loss smaller that the market had anticipated. Namura Shipbuilding sees loss grow But Japanese yard hopeful of bettering last year's annual result. Turkey's U.N. Ro-Ro 'plotting IPO' Ro-ro company looking to join domestic rush to raise cash. Shipping stocks see selling pressure amid global rout Stock market crash yet to impact shipping sentiment while global economy remains unaffected. Total confirms MOL LNG bunker vessel win Major and Japanese owner add MOU on LNG fuelling and infrastructure to their new partnership BW LPG taps into three new banks with $150m loan Oslo-listed VLGC specialist adds new names to its list of lenders with refinancing package. Poland bids to buy back Gdansk Shipyard Development agency wants 100% ownership of yard privatised in 2007. Thorco Projects expands new dry cargo division Less than two months after it was first established, Danish company's growing bulk division has put itself on an expansion trajectory with a growing fleet and new employees added in the Americas. Vitol launches final offer for Latvian Shipping Trader and owner wants to take 100% of tanker company before delisting. HMM and AAL team up on MPPs Liner companies launching Asia to Middle East service. Cosco Pakistan boss shot dead Chen Zhu killed in car in targeted attack in Karachi. Daewoo secures double LNG carrier order South Korean shipbuilder looks to have secured first newbuilding deal for 2018. Product tanker hijacked off Benin recovered Anglo Eastern says ship is now under control of captain and crew, but releases few other details. China surpasses US as world's largest crude importer But the tanker industry facing growing threat from volumes shipped by pipe from Russia. MAN and Hyundai to develop LPG dual-fuel engines Engine builder and shipbuilder look to extend use beyond LPG carriers to other ship types.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
BNSF unveils 2018 capital investment plan BNSF Railway Co. plans to invest $3.3 billion in capital expenditures throughout 2018, the company said. Like last year's $3.3 billion cap... DHL expands operations in southwestern U.S. Logistics company DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its presence in key Southern border states in order to satisfy the needs of local cust... Hapag-Lloyd opens new Tema office Hapag-Lloyd has recently opened a new office in Ghana's port city of Tema. "Africa is strongly developing just now," said Lars Christianse... Agility to participate in IBM-Maersk blockchain Global third-party logistics provider Agility said Tuesday it will participate in a new Maersk-IBM blockchain solution to manage and track ... Seaspan purchases two 2,500-TEU ships, charters them to Maersk Seaspan Corp. has acquired two more 2,500-TEU containerships and has an agreement in place to charter the vessels to Dansh ocean carrier Ma... NWSA drayage drivers organize walkout as clean-truck engine rule looms Many of the thousands of independent drivers who haul cargo containers to and from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are not working today in... Kirby Corp. acquires fellow tank barge operator Higman Marine Kirby Corp. will acquire fellow liquid bulk transport specialist Higman Marine for $419 million, Kirby said in a statement Sunday. The dea... Report: COSCO exec slain in Pakistan An executive of ocean carrier China COSCO Shipping was shot and killed in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday, according to multiple media reports.... Transportation stocks slide during 'wild' Wall Street session Bellwether U.S. transportation and logistics stocks continued to slide yesterday amid what analysts are referring to as a "wild" Wall Stree...

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
NYMEX crude falls below $64/b as equity turmoil persists Crude futures fell Tuesday for the third straight day as sharp swings in equities continued to rattle global financial markets. US DATA: EIA sees Permian driving oil output growth Fueled largely by Permian Basin growth, US oil production will climb steadily over the next three decades, peaking at 11.95 million b/d by 2042, the Energy Information Administration said Tuesday. US House set to pass spending bill with SPR sales The US House of Representatives is expected to approve a stopgap government funding bill Tuesday that authorizes the sale of about $350 million worth of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. BP to build renewables position on heels of $200 million solar deal: CEO Oil major BP is looking to expand its renewable energy business in the coming years through "selective" investments, CEO Bob Dudley said Tuesday, on the heels of a $200 million deal announced in December to take a stake in leading European solar power development company Lightsource. Saudi Arabia asks for transition period at IMO committee meeting Saudi Arabia Tuesday suggested the transition period citing a sense of confusion in the shipping industry on the matter. Exchanges see potential for an LNG freight derivatives market A recent move by the Baltic Exchange to launch an LNG freight index is likely to pave the way for cracking the hitherto untapped LNG freight derivatives market, as entities exposed to gas shipping costs seek to hedge their risks. Total, Japan's MOL sign long-term charter for LNG bunker vessel The 18,600 cu m vessel is expected to be delivered in 2020. Asia starts testing Kuwait's new Super Light crude oil -Grade expected to be launched in April -Asian refiner finds new crude suitable -Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery a possible destination for new grade Open interest for front-month DME Oman crude oil futures up 14% in Jan Open interest for March ICE Brent futures versus the Platts Dubai contract was unchanged month on month at 425,000 barrels as of January 3. Basrah Light crude OSP may reflect Iraq's level of OPEC cut commitment "Unlike Saudi and Abu Dhabi, it appears that Iraq wants to pump more and sell more, so Basrah [Light] should remain cheaper," said a crude trader. FUTURES: Crude slides on US stock market plunge, stronger dollar Another risk-off session is likely across Asia today, Barnabas Gan, commodity economist at OCBC Bank, said.

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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.

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%

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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%)

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