BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

April 26, 2018

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Vancouver mega terminal blocked by sandpiper migration concerns Canadian Pacific's unions: strike 'inevitable' - truce does not mean peace S'pore's heavy lifting AAL beefs up its European operation S'pore dredging at Temasek Fairway and Sultan Shoal Lighthouse Trieste box growth thanks to rail links to Central, Eastern Europe ATA chairman itemises good US tax cuts have done for trucking Female docker in coma after fall from lofty waterfront cabin in Sydney Greencarrier offers FCL-LCL sustainable short sea solutions Hutch UK chief sees growing interest in Thamesport's short sea Cape Town seizes 57 Uber cars to molify metered taxi protest Arab Academy's (AASTMT) maritime programme taught in Greece Facing constraints, Canada is shipping oil one truckload at a time North American rail freight up 4.3pc first week in April Hactl wins Grand Award for its efforts to recycle company waste Derivative makes come back - this time as air cargo future rates Agility provides SME online platform to fill all shipment forms

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APRIL 25, 2018
AI, blockchain, data analytics seen disrupting shipping in future Baltic Exchange & Freightos to launch global container freight index China's 24 Hour Advance Manifest Regulation Update - GACC Announcement No. 56 [2017] Compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes a step closer, says IMO GAC Dubai wins FMCG Supply Chain of the Year award again MOL expands its NVOCC business with unified brand MOL Worldwide Logistics Singapore launches enhanced technical cooperation & training package for IMO & its member states Transworld Group Singapore celebrates 'Springing onto the 20th Year' Dhamra port commences handling steel Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon carry more cargo in March E-commerce seen as opportunity for freight forwarding & logistics industry Express rail service from UK to China launched Cabinet approves long-term agreements for supply of iron ore to Japan & South Korea through MMTC Camp for EODC cases

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Many roads lead to Rome, Venice... Egypt to double capacity on Cairo-Benha route Imperial Logistics delivering tools for Airbus Reinforcing intermodal hinterland traffic Grimaldi honoured in North America Freightos and Baltic Exchange work on indices AEI converting aircraft for TSM Special livery to celebrate 60th anniversary Freja opening up in Ålesund Russian and German railfreight carriers cooperate Charlene Thomas takes over UPS west region PNA invests in innovative locks solution More blocktrains on Eurasian route Time:Matters on a roll in 2017 RWI's container index shows slight decrease CEIV for Fraport's expertise in pharma ramp handling Fedex Freight searching for new CEO

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APRIL 25, 2018
INTTRA to launch rates management pilot Owners claim reports of tankers' hijacking in Yemen are false KOTC orders four MR product tankers Baltic Exchange keeps up with the times Shipowners urged to address cyber protection Euronav sinks to first quarter loss as difficult market conditions prevail Product tanker market recovery to come this year, Concordia insists Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch collaborative container index Nanjing Shenghang grows profit by a quarter in 2017 KOTC books MR tanker quartet at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard London Metal Exchange, Baltic Exchange update modernisation plans Sumitomo to finance Yinson's FPSO projects Singapore's terminals aim to stay ahead of the rest Singapore bunker prices up as supply tightens Shipping bad debt bank cuts losses Tanker all-clear in Pakistan, but prices down without competition

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APRIL 25, 2018
Baltic Exchange teams with Freightos to launch new freight index Bigger ships and bigger ports an opening for 3PLs to revolutionise supply chains Praise for 'dedicated' Cargolux staff as carrier profits hit new heights Night deliveries set to take off as 24hr shopping online breeds a 'vampire economy' Analysis: Logistics M&A activity shaping up to be a big deal in Q2 Freight costs weighing on earnings at consumer goods makers Tariff dodgers stand to profit from US-China trade dispute

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APRIL 25, 2018
Ingalls promotes Eric Crooker to VP of contracts and pricing Statue Cruises honored with Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award Glosten names Morgan Fanberg as President Maersk to trial Sea Machines AI based situational awareness technology Navy takes HM&E delivery of DDG 1001 Keppel on track to deliver South East Asia's first LNG fueled tug Digitalization drives shipowner demand for higher bandwidth

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APRIL 25, 2018
KfW IPEX to incorporate Hong Kong Convention scrapping rules into loan agreements Move makes the bank the first German organisation to sign up to Responsible Ship Recycling Standards initiatives Norwegian shipping looking good for top line growth Association chief Solberg calls peak lay-up Shipping could face low-sulphur fuel oil shortfall While the shipping community is relying on refiners to supply the required amounts of low sulphur fuel oil, there may... Fix the basics, then digitalise Fine words and aspirations will not solve most of shipping's problems Make investment in UK ports easier, says new BPA head Alec Don warns British ports to move on from Brexit and capitalise on the UK's departure from the EU by... SMW: Baltic Exchange launches global box freight index Baltic chief Mark Jackson believes FBX would give a trusted insight to the global container shipping industry Scorpio Tankers plans $334m financing deals to improve liquidity Update: While weak earnings from its long range vessels pushed the world's largest product carrier into deeper losses, company executives... Improving load factors could trigger Asia-Europe rate revival Asia-northern Europe and Asia-Mediterranean utilisation will climb to around 96% and 87% respectively in the second quarter SMW: IUMI warns digitalisation will cut out insurance middleman Similar worries have been voiced in other sectors such as dry bulk SMW: Wärtsilä partners with MPA Singapore on maritime tech Partnership will build on Wärtsilä technology platform to streamline port operations and reduce vessel waiting times at ports SMW: Hype around blockchain fails to impress Fears aired that an open, distributed ledger used to record everything would let far too much data fall into the... Euronav suffers in 'difficult and challenging freight market' Tanker giant retains large liquidity having secured financing deals to ride out the downturn CMA CGM's planned CEVA investment raises questions Loss-making 3PL remains unprofitable and there is 'significant uncertainty' over IPO valuation, Alphaliner analysts warn Nakilat first quarter profit up 13% amid LNG upturn The most recent strategic alliance further strengthens Nakilat's fleet to a total of 69 vessels SMW: Marine insurers wary of big ships after Maersk Honam Maersk Honam was carrying 7,860 containers at the time of the fire SMW: ONE sets out its digitalisation priorities Applying blockchain to shipping brings with it a challenge over standardisation, warns Jeremy Nixon SMW: Increasing liquidity set to transform LNG market, says Trafigura chief But there will be a cycle again for long-term time charters once US production increases, warns Hadi Hallouche EEX plans iron ore, coking coal and LNG futures in Asia In an exclusive interview with Lloyd's List, EEX board member Egbert Laege says it is looking to add more offerings... SMW: ONE sets out its digitalisation priorities Applying blockchain to shipping brings with it a challenge over standardisation, warns Jeremy Nixon SMW: Increasing liquidity set to transform LNG market, says Trafigura chief But there will be a cycle again for long-term time charters once US production increases, warns Hadi Hallouche EEX plans iron ore, coking coal and LNG futures in Asia In an exclusive interview with Lloyd's List, EEX board member Egbert Laege says it is looking to add more offerings...

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APRIL 25, 2018
LA-LB truck turn times, container dwell times continue to decline Building boom not likely to ease NY-NJ warehouse rate pressure Chittagong acts to ensure quicker delivery of LCL cargo China waste import ban hits Kuehne + Nagel's first-quarter volume Despite overall volume growth, Mundra's rail share still declining

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APRIL 25, 2018
Goldilocks takes legal action against Noble Abu Dhabi-based investment fund files injunction to restrain convening of annual general meeting. Ballast water treatment group formed Ballast Water Equipment Manufacturers' Association elects board at first annual meeting. Early equity helped Scorpio's new deals Further raises not contemplated as Scorpio Tankers looks to have plenty of firepower from banks, sale-leaseback partners. Subsea 7 sights still set on McDermott deal Kristian Siem-backed company is still looking to buy US oil and gas contractor for $2bn despite the proposed merger turning hostile. Kollakis tipped to turn attention to ultramax newbuildings Greek owner said to be eyeing up to six ultramaxes at Chinese shipyard. John Fredriksen fills up with Avance Gas stock Shipowner snaps up shares in VLGC specialist after yesterday's crash. Scorpio Tankers stock soars as liquidity fears vanish New funding and upgrade from DNB Markets provide tailwinds for share price. Ever Judger seized over fatal fire Bulker held by Indonesian police as part of blaze probe. FWN Rapide crew reported safe ForestWave says all 11 seafarers are 'alive and together'. VIDEO: Bulk carrier runs into pier in Argentina All workers are reported safe but San Lorenzo port sustains heavy damage, according to source. Euronav bags ULCC and eyes further consolidation Paddy Rodgers says Gener8 Maritime swoop not the end of growth ambitions. Klaveness pool result outstrips Nasdaq index Norwegian bulker owner hails effect of 'correct' fleet positioning and data analysis. Baltic hails first boxship benchmark London exchange launches independent index with freight platform Freightos. Houthis 'could destroy' 17 tankers detained in Yemen Greek owners like Eurotank and Evalend feature heavily on list of ships approved for imports by Saudi Arabia but seized by rebel militia. Scorpio Tankers set for $334m liquidity boost New York-listed shipowner lines up financing package to address liquidity questions. S&P backs CMA CGM in less volatile sector Boxship consolidation means more stable earnings for French line, agency says. KOTC takes spending to $470m with Mipo MR order Kuwaiti owner adds to VLGC and VLCC deals with four new tankers in Korea. KfW signs up for green recycling financing German bank to include eco-scrapping clauses in loan contracts. Prime partner taking 17% slice of FSL Trust Singapore tanker owner also lines up new loans worth $90m. Bangladesh joins LNG import club with FSRU State energy company Petrobangla receives Qatari commissioning cargo onboard Excelerate Energy FSRU Euronav banks fresh loans as Gener8 deal nears conclusion New financing unveiled alongside quarterly loss and cautious market read. Third time lucky for Liberty in ABG bidding? Steel group is once again the only potential buyer of bankrupt Indian shipyard. Mikaelsen re-emerges as DeepOcean CEO Ex-Subsea 7 executive takes top job at subsea vessel owner. Nordea slashes loan losses in first quarter Bank says shipping risks reduced as credit quality stronger than at any point since 2007. Vitol funding fuel made from recycled plastic Trader and owner teams with Quantafuel for new eco-refinery venture. Petronas delivers first LNG cargo to S-Oil Malaysian oil giant kicks off 15-year SPA with initial shipment aboard Puteri Zamrud Satu. Nakilat makes strong start to 2018 on fleet growth Expanded links with Angelicoussis plus operational and cost efficiencies help drive up profit. VLCC and LNG surge boosts Hyundai Samho But Hyundai Heavy reports just a single gas carrier order in March as sister yard steals the limelight again.

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APRIL 25, 2018
CDL examiner pleads guilty to faking tests Over a three-year period, the examiner provided some 75 individuals with paperwork that falsely stated they had passed the CDL road skills ... Grand jury indicts Rhode Island trucking companies, owners The owners of the scrap metal haulers allegedly directed employees to falsify driver vehicle inspection reports.... ATA Truck Tonnage Index dips 1.1 percent in March Compared with March 2017, the seasonally adjusted index climbed 6.3 percent, which was below February's 7.7 percent year-over-year gain but... Davies Turner goes east with express China rail service Consignments destined for China are consolidated through the company's nationwide hub and spoke trunking operations and then loaded at its ... Oakland fruit, vegetable cargo up 36 percent from 2013 About $6.1 billion worth of containerized fruit and veggie shipments moved through the Port of Oakland in 2017. The volume equaled 135,000 ... PSA, CrimsonLogic unveil platform for shippers, 3PLs The new trade platform will allow shippers and their 3PLs to manage and monitor the physical, regulatory and financial flow of goods passin... Ports look for ways to collect, allocate tax funds As House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ranking member Pete DeFazio, D-Ore., said he was "hopeful" for passage of pending legi... XPO nets former Amazon exec XPO Logistics Inc. has promoted Chief Operating Officer Troy Cooper to the newly created position of president. Cooper will be succeeded b... OOCL teams up with Microsoft on AI development Hong Kong-based ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) is teaming up with Microsoft's research arm in the Asia Pacific re...

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APRIL 25, 2018
US crude stocks build as imports rise, refinery demand drops US crude stocks saw a surprise build last week, despite record-high exports, while gasoline and distillate inventories were mixed, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. Crude inches higher despite unexpected stock build Crude futures rose slightly Wednesday as weekly US data showed that crude stocks remain at a deficit to the five-year average, even though inventories saw a surprise build last week. US DATA: EIA says USGC stocks fall despite highest production since 2016 US Gulf Coast residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell from the previous week despite a sharp increase in production, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. European fuel oil to find support from dearth of on-spec bunkers in Singapore The Northwest European fuel oil market could experience a boost in demand from Singapore where a lack of cutter stock in Asia used to blend down high viscosity product has led to a lack of on-spec marine bunker fuel. Algeciras bunker fuel at premium to Gibraltar on barge shortage Bunker fuel at Algeciras was at a premium to Gibraltar Tuesday due to tight product availability and limited barges at the Spanish port, sources said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. INTERVIEW: Environmental rules, technology widen prospects for ship managers - Wilhelmsen Ship Management CEO Due to the high costs of retrofitting ships with scrubbers, only about 2,000 ships will be equipped with them by 2020, estimated Schou. Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential at 11-month high amid tight supply Singapore's commercial stockpile of residues fell 8.89% in the week ended April 18 to 17.941 million barrels. Phillips 66, Andeavor to build 700,000 b/d West Texas oil pipeline The pipeline is targeted to be placed into service by late 2019. REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: European margins slip but US crude imports still strong Increased crude demand is raising supply costs faster than gasoline and diesel prices. High oil prices would backfire for producers: BP's chief economist Dale said higher oil prices would dampen the global economy which is currently "showing good signs of strength."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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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