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April 27, 2021

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APRIL 26, 2021
A.P. Moller-Maersk's block train transports Covid-19 antigen self-test kits from China to UK CMA CGM announces return of Livorno call on its Amerigo service connecting West Med to US East Coast Hamburg Süd launches Value Protect against cargo risks Höegh Autoliners launching the most environmentally friendly car carrier ever built Jens Wollesen joins as Chief Operating Officer at Hellmann MSC revamping intra-Asia network from end-April New era of flexibility for service contract filing requirements in US Panama Maritime Authority approves IRClass to conduct remote surveys Toll Group announces sale of Global Express business Wan Hai Lines to launch independent TVT2 service CBIC to facilitate Covid related imports, expeditious Customs clearance DGFT operationalises 'Covid-19 Helpdesk' for international trade related issues Annual escalation of Scale of Rates at Chennai Port APM Terminals Pipavav launches Rail-Out by Bill of Lading service DPT prioritising vessels carrying oxygen & related equipment Govt directs Major Ports to waive off all charges for ships carrying oxygen & related equipment/cargo Break the Chain Bangladesh closes land border with India for passengers, but trade to continue Commodity super cycle unlikely, say experts at dry bulk forum

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Oxygen train helps combat Covid-19 New partner for China-France e-commerce Digitalisation in Central Asia goes ahead OOCL doubles revenues in Q1/2021 Big takeover in South Africa Toll's Express brand to stay for two years Silk Way West wins award in South Korea RZD strengthens position in Japan "Eco Savona" christened Strong environment for K+N Changing sides Promoting belly cargo in Baltics Mason Mega Rail Terminal to open this year "Curiosity of the Day" Hamburg Süd launches insurance tool Ceva: two air cargo services Back from Asia From Greenwich to Greenville

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APRIL 26, 2021
More Asia-North Europe extra loaders weigh anchor as cargo backs up Indian air cargo vulnerable to pressure on capacity amid new Covid crisis ILA sues after non-union labour unloads containers at new US terminal Canadian government to step in over new strike threat at port of Montreal K+N 'chose the right strategy' through Covid pandemic, and profits soar Europa Flow smoother now, after a bumpy start, in its bid to ease UK-EU trade Shipping industry calls for new global carbon tax On the wires: Mind-bending Kuehne + Nagel leads - all-round magnificent Snapshot: Raising the bar with CH Robinson

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APRIL 26, 2021
Conrad Shipyard lays keel for GLDD trailing suction hopper dredge Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard recently hosted a ceremony at its Deepwater shipyard in Amelia, La., to mark the laying of the keel of a 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper MARAD awards $19.6 million in grants to 31 small shipyards The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the award of $19.6 million in grants to 31 small shipyards in 15 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Since 2008, Wärtsilä develops solution for transporting captured carbon Capturing and storing CO2 is an important strategy in efforts to reduce global CO2 emissions. But how do you get the captured carbon to where you store it? Wärtsilä has been working VIDEO: Huisman launches offshore wind feeder vessel solution Huisman, Schiedam, Netherlands, is introducing a motion compensated platform to quickly and safely transfer wind turbine components from a Jones Act feeder vessel to an internationally flagged wind turbine installation vessel. The CMA CGM fits 85 ships with Hydropen container fire fighting systems Within 18 months of the launch of the innovative Hydropen drill and spray solution for fighting container fires, CMA CGM has installed it on 85 of its ships. While conventional firefighting solutions U.S., Denmark to push for "zero by 2050" shipping GHG goal In a fact sheet released following last week's Leaders' Summit on Climate, the White House reaffirmed that "in support of global efforts to achieve net-zero GHG emissions no later than 2050, the Atlantic Wind Transfers positions for growth Rhode Island-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner and operator Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) plans to be to be at the forefront in providing crew transfer services up and down the

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APRIL 26, 2021
Fire and explosion on tanker carrying Iranian oil Security sources doubt that a drone strike caused an explosion on the Panama-flagged tanker Wisdom, which was carrying Iranian oil... More than 200 tankers could flood market if Iran sanctions lifted Removal of the sanctions, fully reimposed in early 2019, would allow Iranian crude exports to officially resume and remains one... Class societies join flag states to plot shipping's green path A new forum of flag states and class societies has been launched to help the industry tackle technology challenges. It... K+N reports strong start to unpredictable year Higher freight rates are here to stay as e-commerce demand supports the market. Volume outlooks remain strong, but challenges remain... Seafarer happiness survey shows coronavirus impact lingers While connectivity on board ships has improved leading to higher satisfaction levels among seafarers, hostility towards different nationalities has increased... Costamare buys out York Capital's 60% stake in five boxships Costamare has successfully raised long-term commercial bank loans to part-finance its acquisition of a 60% equity stake in five containerships... Demand boom drives box spot rates to yet new highs Market fundamentals continue to drive freight rates to unprecedented levels, with a return to so-called 'trade normalisation' taking longer than... Suez disruption to last through to end of May Better data on ship arrivals at chokepoints would allow a more efficient process for clearing backlogs in future events. This... Yard Talk \| Should a green ship be produced by a green yard? Chinese yards are facing the challenges from South Korean competitors, which have pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. They... Daily Briefing Free to read: Where does crew-change crisis leave the labour convention? \| Singapore halts crew changes for seafarers with recent... Green group says Europe's financing rules for shipping should go further NGO Transport & Environment believes the new classification system for what vessels can be considered for green financing has some... Philippines clears LNG project on Luzon island Six regasification projects are now on the table for the Luzon Island, which used natural gas to meet almost 30%... OOCL extends robust performance in first quarter Strong provisional results shown in the first quarter of the year operational update are reflected in the earnings forecast by...

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APRIL 26, 2021
US truckers speeding less, but those who do go faster Maersk doubles profit outlook on trans-Pacific demand, rates Container shipping turns 65 rattled yet more resilient CMA CGM backs research into hydrogen-fueled shipping Faster-than-expected growth spurs new Savannah capacity projects 'Tense' market to extend through 2021: K+N

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APRIL 26, 2021
US moves to seize tanker after North Korea shipments Nigeria and Cameroon link up to fight Gulf of Guinea piracy Frontline buys shares in fellow Fredriksen-backed shipowner Golden Ocean Bulker stocks lead strong week for US-listed shares as Baltic index climbs Cash-rich Zim splashing $350m on early bond buy-back Ridgebury Tankers confirms $120m scoop of four VLCCs from Wafra Slow boat to Brazil: Trafigura claims first carbon-offset shipment of naphtha Classification societies and flags collaborate to launch technology think tank First-quarter boxship profit boom is not the peak, analysts argue Avenir LNG carrier bunkers its sister vessel en route to Sardinia Being like NAT: is that a good thing? Experts split as Genco Shipping looks to pull a NAT out of its hat Bernhard Schulte leaves Hanseatic Unity Chartering Permanent closure of South Africa's oldest refinery to boost product tanker demand Sonangol firms up $137m order on suezmax tankers at Hyundai Samho Costamare buys out York Capital from another boxship quintet Total's force majeure on Mozambique LNG puts 17 newbuildings in jeopardy Attack or accident? Events unclear as Syria reports three killed in attack on tanker BW Dry Cargo scores profitable asset play with bulker sale Shipowner Sea Consortium inks neo-panamax boxships worth $292m Don't worry, tankers will be needed 'for decades to come', Gibson says Alternative fuels expert Johansen joins KCC board Fujairah blocks crew changes as Covid-19 surges in India Modern LNG carriers inch higher towards six-figure rates SFL Corp confirms tapping banks for sustainability bond drive Belgium gives green light to priority vaccination for seafarers Bureau Veritas' marine business shows organic revenue growth Angry Contships in plea for armed guards after boxship bridge smashed up Navigator clinches four-ship charter deal to transport propane from Canada Exmar wins first battle in FSRU arbitration war with Gunvor Briese Schiffahrt places $92m boxship order with Chinese yard Korea Line LNG forges deal with Hyundai Mipo for large bunker vessel newbuild

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APRIL 26, 2021
Flexport: Trans-Pacific deteriorating, brace for shipping 'tsunami' Trans-Pacific container crunch is about to become even more severe, warns Flexport, with May sailings now effectively sold out. ILA sues for $200M over nonunion labor in South Carolina "Both Hapag-Lloyd and USMX were well aware that the work in question would have been handled by ILA members" if the vessel had gone to... FreightWaves Flashback: Nissan, Ford test new Autostack system 1991: The new system allows automobiles to move in regular intermodal containers instead of the multilevel railcards that now are the industry standard. Ever Given's arrest and manifest - and the impact on US importers Some importers are rethinking how to move their products due to the Ever Given's "very sorry situation." Port of Montreal strike: Feds poised to intervene as work stoppage begins Port of Montreal longshoremen began an unlimited strike on Monday morning, but the Canadian government is set to step in with back-to-work legislation to avert...

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APRIL 26, 2021
CHINA DATA: March transport fuel output jumps 19% on year to 29.18 million mt China's total output of transport fuel petroleum products, including gasoline, gasoil and jet fuel, rose 19.2% year on year to 29.18 million mt in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed. Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators April 26-30 Rotterdam 0.5%S marine fuel FOB barges finished the week to be assessed at $462/mt on April 23, down from $472/mt in the previous week. BRAZIL DATA: March refined-product output climbs 0.5% on year March production of diesel, fuel oil, and gasoline from Brazilian refineries ticked up 0.5% from March 2020 despite coronavirus-related lockdowns and an ongoing maintenance program, according to data the National Petroleum Agency released April 26. Volvo, Uber join call for EU-wide ban on gasoline, diesel cars by 2035 Volvo, Vattenfall and Uber are among 27 companies calling on the EU to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035 in order to accelerate the transition to electric cars. Libya crude output to rebound as force majeure lifted on Marsa el-Hariga exports Libya's crude output could rebound in the coming days after the state-owned National Oil Corporation lifted force majeure on exports out of the eastern Marsa el-Hariga terminal on April 26. Japan domestic clean product shipments fall 12% in Feb on weak demand Japan's total clean product domestic shipments in February fell 12% year on year to 4.86 million kl, or 30.56 million barrels, due to the weak domestic demand, according to the latest data from the Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations. US crude draws likely resume amid expected uptick in refinery runs US crude oil inventory draws likely resumed during the week ended April 23 amid an expected uptick in refinery demand, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed April 26. BRAZIL DATA: March biodiesel production rises despite higher feedstock costs Brazil boosted biodiesel production year on year in March after Latin America's biggest country increased its biodiesel-diesel blend March 1, but high raw-materials prices remain a challenge to additional growth in 2021, according to data released April 26 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. Singapore gasoil derivative crack soars to 7-week high on demand uplift optimism The Singapore front month gasoil derivative crack spread against Dubai crude swaps rallied to a seven-week high at the Asian close on April 23 on expectations of firmer demand for the middle distillate product stemming from Europe's reopening following a prolonged period of coronavirus-related restrictions. CHINA DATA: Jan-Mar fuel oil output surges 35.4% on year to 9.1 mil mt China's fuel oil output over January-March climbed 35.4% year on year to 9.1 million mt, according to latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Argentina's Neuquén offers to boost worker salaries to end Vaca Muerta roadblocks Neuquén, the second-most productive oil province and first for natural gas in Argentina, is offering to boost the salaries of state employees by 53% in an effort to get protesting workers to end roadblocks that have slowed the growth of oil and natural gas production. US hikes climate targets; cites international, market momentum in face of policy divide The US committed April 22 to reducing economywide greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels by 2030, as some of the world's top emitters also reaffirmed or raised their ambitions to cut emissions at the start of a two-day climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden. OIL FUTURES: Crude edges lower as regional coronavirus spikes blunt outlooks Crude oil futures finished lower after a volatile session as the market searched for direction amid signs of an uneven recovery of global demand. Canadian National in direct acquisition talks with Kansas City Southern Canadian National Railway is now engaged in direct negotiations to acquire Kansas City Southern after the Missouri-based railroad said CN's $30 billion offer is potentially superior to the deal it struck with the smaller Canadian Pacific Railway in March. Petroecuador cancels long-term No. 6 fuel oil tender Ecuadorean state oil company Petroecuador canceled its No. 6 fuel oil tender after facing serious blowback for awarding an unusually long two-year sales contract to Unlimited Corporations. AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators April 26-30 Demand at Buenos Aires is still strong, supported by agricultural exports On the US Gulf Coast, all bunker segments saw retreats as the region continues to grapple with capped demand FUJAIRAH DATA: March bunker sales fell for second month Singapore bunker sales rise despite crude gains Temporary outage at Uniper Energy refinery Marine gasoil bunker sales led decline Lack of forward carbon prices in voluntary markets may hold up development: sources Players see need for more structured market Maritime decarbonization needs harmonized framework, collaboration: BP exec LNG, biofuels are medium-term solutions for energy transition Ports, governments should incentivize use of low carbon fuels IMO regulations optimal route to avoid regional distortion CHINA DATA: March oil product output rises 20% on year to 41.5 mil mt China's fuel oil output posted strong year-on-year increase, rising 24.4% to 3.44 million mt in March, and surging 35.4% over January-March to 9.14 million mt, the NBS data showed. Asia residual fuel market: Key market indicators this week A slowdown in West-to-East low sulfur fuel oil arbitrage flows in May is expected to boost sentiment in Singapore, but the city-state is facing headwinds from competitive North Asian bunker prices, according to traders. Bangladesh's May HSFO imports seen declining 17% amid Eid al-Fitr holidays Bangladesh to import 350,000 mt HSFO in May Electricity generation seen hitting 14 GW ahead of mid-May holidays OIL FUTURES: Crude rangebound as investors monitor pandemic, await OPEC+ meet "The market is looking at the evolving situation in India, which has raised some concerns about the demand outlook for oil in the region," ING's Patterson said. Oman's Duqm refinery project more than 80% complete: Muscat Daily The refinery has been under construction since 2018, and is expected to start up in 2022. Japan's Toyota Tsusho to conduct biofuel trials in Port of Singapore TTP's trial will run from April to September 2021 in collaboration with other partners. AET sees LNG, ammonia as viable bunker fuels for decarbonization pathway: CEO** LNG's viability is proven on a well to wake basis, Subramaniam said.

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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.

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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


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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

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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