BRIEFS

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29 August 2026 - Year XXX

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March 19, 2020

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US National Retail Federation sees coronavirus as game changer Long Beach port suffers 9.8pc drop in February to 538,428 TEU OOCL voids March 14 sailing from HK on Gulf Coast China 1 loop XPO to acquire Kuehne + Nagel's UK contract logistics unit South Carolina Ports lifts record 197,214 TEU in February Yilport lands concession for Taranto port to revamp box handling Russia to ship oil along Northern Sea Route despite eco protest Box shipping could shrink 10pc if virus is as bad as 2008 financial crisis FMCSA waives Hours of Service rule for virus-related shipments Carriers must brace for 17 million TEU drop in this year: Lars Jensen Concor to drop 10 under-performing depots owned by Indian Railways Korean Air, Scoot, Cathay mull using passenger planes as freighters China air cargo capacity squeezes US crab exports, fruit growers next Automotive shippers look to air cargo as supply chain breaks on virus fear

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MARCH 18, 2020
Econship makes waves at CTL-BHP 2020 Expo HR Lines launches new weekly feeder service between Bangladesh, Malaysia & Singapore Port of Rotterdam minimising the impact of Covid-19 R. K. Gurav takes charge as Chief Manager (Traffic), JNPT Coronavirus outbreak seen threatening nascent recovery in exports Force Majeure Clause can be invoked wherever considered appropriate Piyush Goyal deliberates with representatives of CII, exporters on forthcoming FTP China's industrial production down by 13.5 pc in first two months of 2020 G7 leaders' stress on closer cooperation to fight Covid-19 welcomed

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ID Logistics plans trimodal facility on the Rhine More cargo per truck saves fuel and costs Etihad Cargo plans for summer season Ancillare appoints new head CMA CGM launches Jeddex Inther Group: strategic expansion in North America Maximum discount for Russian coal exports Clecat elects Willem van der Schalk as new president Red carpet for freighters in Amsterdam Vessel crews in danger, says ISSA "Curiosity of the Day" UPS supports the fight against coronavirus Horst Felbermayr Sr. dies MSC reshuffles Latin American loop Charter services provider encourages early bookings USA: grants to support 32 rail projects

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MARCH 18, 2020
Sea-air services disrupted and rates soar as airlines suspend more flights Queensland Covid-19 vessel ban is 'reckless and indefensible', says shipping group Artificial intelligence comes to the rescue as air route options narrow A growing fleet of PAX aircraft flying without passengers - but carrying cargo FedEx fights back in Q3 - but now 'every 24 hours, something new happens' Carriers pull back on installing scrubbers as price of low-sulphur fuel drops On the wires: The mighty FedEx roars back - it ain't over 'til it's over Supply chain radar: Bottom fishing with CMA CGM EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: DSV Panalpina - Weyeneth out; but look what else we found

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MARCH 18, 2020
Former Congressman Duncan D. Hunter sentenced to prison term Once he was Chair of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation and the recipient of multiple marine industry awards, including being honored as a Champion of Maritime by the Colonna's wins $8.9 million Spearhead drydocking contract Colonna's Shipyard Inc., Norfolk, Virginia, has been awarded an $8,903,875 firm-fixed-price contract for an 80-day shipyard availability for the emergency drydocking of USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). Work will be performed in Norfolk, Wisconsin Governor announces Harbor Assistance Program grants Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers last month announced two grants under the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Harbor Assistance Program. One, worth $29 million, is for improvements needed at the Port of Marinette to A Q&A with Brian King, Elliott Bay Design Group Last August, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), Seattle, Wash., named Brian King, a 30-year veteran at the firm to the role of president-chief engineer. King has direct supervision of the business and StormGeo and DNV GL sign MoU on maritime data sharing StormGeo and DNV GL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the presence and integration of StormGeo's fleet performance management and weather intelligence solutions on DNV GL's independent data Port of Callao to install Wärtsilä VTS Wärtsilä's Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution is to be installed in the port of Callao in Peru, one of Latin America's most important ports. Dense fog and haze are a consistent challenge Hiroaki Sakashita named ClassNK President & CEO Current Senior Executive Vice President Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as President & CEO, as well as a Representative Director, of classification society ClassNK, effective today. He succeeds Koichi Fujiwara, who has Navy readying hospital ships for coronavirus response The U.S. Navy is preparing to deploy its two hospital ships - USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy -in response to the coronavirus outbreak. However, in a press briefing at the Pentagon yesterday,

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MARCH 18, 2020
Hiroaki Sakashita to head ClassNK Mr Sakashita pledged to continue the group's work 'to assure the safety, environmental performance and quality of new technologies or... US sanctions Sincochem shipmanaging company for Iran trade State Department sanctions Aoxing Ship Management and Hong Kong-based Sea Charming Shipping Company for trade with Iran Coronavirus: Vale mulls temporary shutdown of Malaysia operations The temporary halt at the Teluk Rubiah terminal in Malaysia is expected to last until the end of March Vital grains trades support smaller bulkers amid coronavirus crunch Danish grains consultancy says there have been no reductions in grain flows so far UK shipowners and ratings union seek state relief 'This crisis could quickly turn into a disaster for our embattled maritime workers, the shipping industry and UK society,' warns... Shipping demands EU support to combat outbreak impact Seafarers should be exempt from travel bans. What is more, financial measures should be put in place to protect EU... Intercargo urges port states to assist crew changes despite restrictions Intercargo said 'many port states' have imposed local regulations and quarantine restrictions that have 'stalled' crew changes Coronavirus: Shipbrokers to the fore as Greece's maritime workforce stays home The government of prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seen as having moved faster than many to contain the spread of... Shipping Australia reacts to Queensland coronavirus ban Draconian move to impose 14-day quarantine is met with incredulity given that cargo ship crews are probably the lowest risk... UK to get powers to shutdown ports 'We would expect that proposed new powers to potentially close individual ports will only be used in the most extreme... Scrubber installations hit by delays and lower spread Ships go back into service as scrubber delays mount. For a technology that has always divided opinion among ship operators... Coronavirus: Shippers face 'triple shock' A big question remains about how long these major issues will continue Coronavirus: Who can rescue 20,000 stranded seafarers? A recent survey by China Shipowners' Association found that more than 20,000 crew members will need to be relieved by... Singapore scrambles to cope with Malaysian travel ban Many companies are providing temporary accommodation for workers who will be affected by the move, which is slated to last... Coronavirus: IMO postpones safety committee meeting The virus continues to hit operations, as the regulator delays meetings and events scheduled through to late May Daily Briefing Free to read: Record tanker paper volumes indicates rates spike could be short-lived \| Posidonia pushed back to October as... Imports dip at Italian LNG terminals LNG imports at three terminals in northern Italy have slowed following the heightened coronavirus alert in the region

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MARCH 18, 2020
Cosco launches first US-Latin American service China container volumes seesaw on Western recession conditions Providers dangle free software to hook forwarders amid COVID-19 Container lines facing sharp drop in demand, earnings Roadside food, rest closings threaten truck capacity Keep cargo flowing across closed borders: European ports Scrubber savings tested by plunging bunker prices

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MARCH 18, 2020
VLCC owners hedge outlook by hiking short time charter rates US-listed shipping stocks in bloodbath as market dives again German yard Flensburger suspends production amid coronavirus pandemic Teekay LNG say no to dividend cut, bucking industry trend Italian owners call for government bail-out Indonesia to drop domestic shipping requirement for palm oil and coal exports Flex LNG eyeing up buying opportunites for modern tonnage International Seaways urged to rebuy shares as VLCC rates soar NTS Shipping arrests Tulshyan-linked vessel to enforce payment of court award Greece abolishes port authority at centre of Sea Diamond controversy Clean, green scrapyards? Dream on - there's still a long way to go Nordic American Tankers launches share buyback program Maersk and MSC redeliver nine neopanamax vessels to HMM Torm and Norden scrap changeovers as crew chaos continues Atlas Ocean Voyages committed to $358m newbuilding haul Heung-A Line distances itself from struggling former parent ITF hits out at cruiseship flag states for abandoning seafarers Coronavirus drives executives from boardrooms onto Communist Party app Signs of optimism for shipping as China starts to get back on track UK Chamber demands government cash for virus-hit shipping industry Danz & Tietjens takes largest boxship on back of Hapag-Lloyd charter Hunter Group wins 'extraordinary' term rates for 'de-risked' VLCC trio Box rates from North Europe to Asia reach their two-year high Tests confirm no coronavirus on the ship called Corona Russia lines up LNG ship-to-ship transfer trial off Kildin Island SFL Corp sells PSV duo after scrapping final Solstad bareboat charters C Transport Maritime supramax pool hits 80 ships UK ports face closure over border security shortages Singapore shipowners fall foul of UK port state control

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MARCH 18, 2020
Air Canada retrenches further, curtails most international flights The coronavirus is an existential threat to the airline industry, Air Canada's CEO says 'Don't let anyone tell you otherwise' - Port of LA open Executive Director Gene Seroka said the coronavirus has not impacted landside operations. Coronavirus could deliver 17 million-TEU blow to container shipping SeaIntelligence Consulting CEO says impact from pandemic could total about 10% of global volumes. Delta to ground 600 aircraft as airlines go into survival mode It's a full red alert for the airline industry as the coronavirus crushes travel demand. Companies are racing to shore up their finances as revenues... Trump deploying Navy hospital ships during coronavirus 'war' USNS Comfort will be dispatched to New York Harbor; USNS Mercy will be sent to West Coast site. US vows 'vigilant' food safety oversight during COVID-19 While USDA and FDA staff and resources become constrained by the coronavirus, the agencies continue to work with industry to protect the health of the... US trade agreement talks with Kenya get underway The Trump administration notified Congress that it will begin bilateral trade agreement talks with the East African country. Airlines offer spare passenger aircraft as mini-freighters It's not exactly "Extreme Makeover," but passenger airlines are flipping their planes into cargo haulers. Desperation breeds innovation. US customs broker license exam for April 1 cancelled U.S. Customs and Border Protection attributed the cancellation to "the unprecedented situation related to coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country, and the closure of our testing... Social distancing isn't new at South Carolina ports CEO Jim Newsome says the SCPA is "working full steam" to meet its obligation to keep the supply chain fluid during the coronavirus crisis.

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MARCH 18, 2020
US refiners mull run cuts despite positive margins as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on demand International Chamber of Shipping to discuss coronavirus' effect on crew changes, shipping Rising freight rates undermine benefits of crude price cuts for Asia OIL FUTURES: Crude tests fresh session lows as US inventory build adds to oversupply narrative External: Global Risk Management

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Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

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

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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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

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