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June 3, 2019

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Asia-Europe rates up 5pc to US$780/TEU, USWC soar 13.7pc to 1,471/FEU HK rejects US warning on ship violating Iran sanctions CMA CGM to double down on cost-cutting to adapt to a changing market CMA CGM opts for London Gateway as it re-jigs reefer services New accounting rules expose container shipping's debt dilemma Ukrainian seaports handle more cargo and containers in Jan-April Philippines Iloilo port development gets vital backing from Senator Drilon Land, air and sea search for faster delivery of China-European containers Hong Kong targets high value cargo, e-commerce in 'Airport City' vision Shenzhen's SF Express thinking and acting globally with DHL, FedEx, UPS JAL, MAB sign joint business agreement to extend air cargo cooperation

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JUNE 2, 2019
Baltic Dry Index down to 1,097 points Britannia first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Mansukh Mandaviya is the new Minister of Shipping New cyber security clause now available ZIM reaffirms commitment to highest standards of sustainability & business ethics in report Castor oil export down by 8.8 pc in April 2019 due to US-China trade battle Coconut product exports to cross INR 2,000 cr. in FY19 Port of Hamburg builds on its success as it looks to the future Global freight & transport demand to surge by 2050 but will see significant disruptions, says report Exporting fraternity welcomes new govt & looks forward to economic growth, sustainable & inclusive development, says FIEO Final report on cryptocurrency ready to be submitted Govt statement on withdrawal of India's GSP benefits by US SEA submits representation to DGFT for bulk export of rapeseed oil, mustard oil South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2019 to congregate the fraternity in Chennai on July 3 The new Council of Ministers

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Digital drive for inland barges Combined transport growing in Europe Investing in warehousing in Australia US shortline railroad purchased Port of Esbjerg enhancing crane capacities Mieloo & Alexander expanding into Germany Peruvian customs changes reporting requirements Rhenus and E-Dentic develop new loading solution Dongguan-Vorsino rail service Erik Peuschel leaving Engel & Völkers executive Investment at London Medway IAG Cargo returning to Pakistan K+N issues inaugural bonds for CHF 400 million New train linking Baltic and Ukraine Rebirth of KNSL a game-changer New technical director for port of Turku "Curiosity of the Day" Utair planning Ufa-Vienna service

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MAY 31, 2019
'Trump card' played in US-China trade war could mean a winning hand for carriers Etihad Cargo acquires specialist forwarder Armaguard Valuables Management Successful blockchain trial shows paper bills of lading are now 'historic artefacts' Port of Melbourne $300m 'rail solution' would restrict competition, claim shippers Forwarders dragging their heels over digitisation - and it could cost them, claims report The Morrow Roberson road test: myDHLi - why is it so limited? Uber's earnings are confusing, by design Market Insight: Did the reciprocal TradeLens & Traxens investments this week hide another story? Eight ways to improve air cargo in 2019 On the wires: Why CMA CGM delivered a shockingly good (and bad) interim update

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MAY 31, 2019
Chicago scrap recycler launches river transport subsidiary Chicago headquartered scrap metal recycler B.L. Duke has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary, B.L. Duke River Transport. The new division will focus on stevedoring services with both indoor and outdoor storage. VIDEO: Newport News lands 588-ton JFK island Digital technology marked the exact location where Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) landed the 588-ton island onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during a ceremony held Fast cat is test bed for new MTU and ZF monitoring system Rolls-Royce and ZF are developing a new electronic monitoring system for ships. The aim is to achieve maximum vessel availability, while keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Called the Chouest gets $11.7 million Navy contract mod Edison Chouest group member Alpha Marine Services LLC, Galliano, La., has been awarded an $11,710,536 contract modification to fund the first one-year option period for the charter hire of U.S.-flagged Maritime Support Norled picks Westcon to build hydrogen powered car ferry Green ferry pioneer Norled has commissioned the Westcon shipyard in Ølen, Norway, to build two new ferries - one of which will be the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered car ferry,

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MAY 31, 2019
Hormuz blockade would mean $554bn hit to seaborne trade 'Loss of oil as an input will hurt the ability of companies in Asia to produce the goods that are... International investors must weigh political risk A relatively predictable conclusion to election season in Asia was finished off by by a surprise change of prime minister... Transpacific ocean freight rates fall to 48-week low China-US west coast rates have dipped under May 2018 levels once more and have slumped more than 20% since April Ince brand name to live on The new brand represents the culmination of the business's strategy of acquisition and integration that will have grown revenues to... Flex LNG lists in the US as first-quarter loss widens The Norway-based company is more bullish about prospects for the second half of the year From 2020 to 2050: The immediate issues of future fuels 2020 is only the beginning of a long and difficult transition that will define shipping's future ECA on the fjords The maritime industry that operates in the fjords will need to raise its game if it is to meet the... Digital forwarders gaining traction Tech-enabled forwarders are a catalyst for change in the global forwarding market but questions remain over how much they will... Eurogate Intermodal launches new Rotterdam-Germany rail links Eurogate Intermodal said the new services are in response to 'increasing cargo flows via the western ports and the associated... Daily Briefing China open to scrubber exclusion zone extension \| CSSC Shipping IPO overvalued? \| Exclusive interview: Saskia Groen-in't-Woud Third officer blamed for China bulker deaths Two of the 19 injured have left the hospital, while the remainder are in 'stable condition' as investigations continue The Interview: Saskia Groen-in't-Woud Firmly fitting the Maersk mould, Damco Freight Forwarding chief executive Saskia Groen-in't-Woud explains how the newly formed company will fit... Rizhao Port Jurong seeking $66m in Hong Kong IPO The joint venture between Rizhao Port Co Ltd and Jurong Port Group will offer 400m shares at a price between... Vancouver port strike averted after last-minute talks Negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers' Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada began 18 months ago... Floating regas projects face pushback in Australia Not everyone buys the idea that importing liquefied natural gas is a panacea to the woes brought about by high...

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MAY 31, 2019
Appeals court backs subpoenas in ILA wildcat strike probe CP's Yang Ming contract to help Vancouver fluidity New Landstar CCO takes reins amid falling revenue US scrap export decline worsens in 2018 Grant secures Oakland port truck fluidity project India, Japan help revive Colombo terminal project Tariff tremors test top 100 US importers, exporters

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MAY 31, 2019
Global Ship Lease discloses loan deal for boxship buy Global Ship Lease is taking out a $37m loan to finance the acquisition of three Zeaborn boxships. The New York-listed Ian Webber-led owner disclosed the deal with Hellenic Bank after the close Friday, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. It will pay for a good chunk of the $48.5m swoop for a trio of 7,849-teu ships built 2004 announced 23 May. Then, the company said the new s Judge asked to delay decision in Carnival pollution case Small group wants to be heard on proposed settlement to dismiss cruise major's probation for environmental wrongdoing. D'Amico joint venture moves MR tanker A D'Amico International Shipping has announced a joint venture sold its sole tanker for $28.7m. Eco Tankers - in which d'Amico has a 33% stake split with Venice Shipping - disclosed the deal for the 49,990-dwt High Sun (built 2014) Friday. Paolo d'Amico watching product tanker period market as rates get 'interesting' The buyer was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to net Eco Tankers $1 Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigura charter Greek owner Samos Steamship is fetching a strong rate for one of its LR1 tankers. European brokers said trader Trafigura has fixed its 79,000-dwt Epicurus (built 2017) for a year at $18,750 per day. The rate is well above Fearnleys $15,000-per-day assessment of a one-year LR1 charter. However, a market source told TradeWinds that figure was low compared to his outfit's one-year charter assessm American Club fights back after North raid on key staff The American Club has quickly 'replaced key staff members who left its fixed premium business to join the rival North P&I Club. North P&I, which is based in Newcastle, north-east England, has taken on three personnel who have played an important part in the growth of the American Club's successful fixed premium venture Eagle Ocean Marine (EOM). American Club reports growth as renewal season clos Wisdom Marine cashes in on early kamsarmax redelivery Taiwan's largest owner intends to pick up the pace of ship disposals after a steady series of newbuilding orders Golden Ocean kick-starts share buybacks Golden Ocean has repurchased its third tranche of shares this week and the company's chief commercial officer has also added to his shareholding. Golden Ocean buys back as DNB Asset Management trims stake in bulker owner Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter The Oslo-listed bulker owner today purchased 50,000 shares at an average price of NOK 39.95 p Koncar in talks to revive Kuwaiti order at Uljanik Croatian yard tycoon Danko Koncar is in talks to resurrect a cancelled Kuwaiti newbuilding at troubled Uljanik Group. The businessman is discussing a plan with Livestock Transport & Trading to revive a deal for a 13,700-dwt livestock carrier at the yard. Uljanik down to one client but talks continue Koncar, who owns compatriot shipbuilder Brodotrogir, would commit to building the ship with Ulja Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG ships first cargo A first cargo has left Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG plant as the new US producer starts export operations. Sempra Energy prepares to fire up Cameron LNG plant The Mitsui & Co-controlled, 177,000-cbm LNG carrier newbuilding Marvel Crane came alongside at the plant this week with officials posting online that operations to load the vessel had got underway. This first cargo from the Louisiana-based Cyprus stepping up efforts to overturn Turkish ban Cyprus is to step up efforts to remove "illegal" restrictions on its ships calling at Turkish ports. That was the message of Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades at the thirtieth annual general meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. He said: "Our efforts to remove these anachronistic and illegal restrictions will be further intensified as they are a clear violation of international law," he add VLCCs to receive windfalls from Trump's tariff on Mexico The tariff war may also boost tonne-miles for product, LPG and LNG carriers if Mexico retaliates. East Timor signs Damen newbuilding deal The government of East Timor has agreed a newbuilding contract with Dutch group Damen for a new passenger/cargo vessel. The ship will cost EUR 18.6m ($20.75m) and will be delivered in 19 months to operate on the country's north coast. East Timor is paying about EUR 12.6m, with the German state contributing the rest. Construction will be carried out in Yichang, China, the Noticias Financieras da Boskalis bags $126m of North Sea OSV deals Dutch owner Boskalis Subsea Services has revealed new North Sea OSV contracts worth more than £100m ($126m). The company said the deals "cement" its position in the sector and affirm its commitment to Aberdeen with more people and bigger premises. Boskalis loses appeal in OSV charter time-limit battle Contracts awarded over the last six months include work on the Total Tyra redevelopment projec EMGS makes interim chief executive a permanent fixture Bjorn Petter Lindhom has been named as the permanent chief executive of Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS). Electromagnetic Geoservices wins another Barents Sea survey contract Equinor and EMGS sign lucrative North Sea data deal Lindhom stepped in as the offshore survey company's interim head on 1 December, after former boss Christiaan Vermeijden resigned for personal reasons. "The board of di Urals woes create aframax tanker floating storage Glencore, Total and Vitol are said to be forced into using at least five aframax tankers as floating storage for contaminated Russian crude. Olympic Subsea narrows its loss in first quarter Olympic Subsea has halved its net loss for the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to its latest financial report. Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens Olympic Subsea wins more time before it has to list The offshore support vessel owner posted a loss of NOK 27.4m ($3.1m) for the first three months, compared to a loss of NOK 52.7m during the same quarter Reederei Harmstorf adds second managing director German manager Reederei Harmstorf has appointed Alexander Riecke as its second managing director. The Hamburg company said he will run the firm and sister operation Thomas Meier-Hedde & Co KG together with Thomas Meier-Hedde. Riecke has been with Harmstorf since 2010. Harmstorf sells last ship to MPCC MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m He was given power of attorney at the company in February K Line exits midsize LPG segment with sale to Navitranso K Line is about to exit the midsize segment for LPG carriers. The Japanese shipping giant is has sold 38,000-cbm Nordic River (built 2007) for $20.5m, TradeWinds is told. The move comes after TradeWinds reported last week that the company had sold the DSME-built sistership Viking River (built 2007) to Nikolaos Vafias for the same price. The Nordic River has reportedly gone to Naviera Transocea Long-term boxship rates jump 11% Oslo-based rate benchmarking company Xeneta's XSI index has shown its biggest ever monthly rise in May. The jump in long-term contracted rates shows the effect of 2018 deals expiring and new contracts lifting levels, it said. Boxship capacity cuts likely after Trump tweets Transpacific freight rates battered by US-China tussle According to the crowd-sourced index, which started in 2017, global S&P shipbroking veteran Roy Rudd dies Roy Rudd, a familiar shipping industry face from the 1960s and 1970s, has died at 90. Shipbroker son Mike Rudd, who founded Vortex Shipbroking in 2018, said his father died on 25 May having had "a fantastic life". He spent over 50 years in the shipping industry. Former SSY chairman Peter Kitching dies aged 80 Roy Rudd joined what was then shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young, after cutting his te Norled inks world's first hydrogen car ferry Norway's Norled has ordered two pioneering new ferries the week after its sale was agreed by owner DSD. Domestic shipbuilder Westcon said it had been commissioned to construct the world's first car ferry to run on hydrogen, plus another ship that will use batteries. The vessels will carry 299 passengers and 80 cars. DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled They will sail betw Livestock carrier hit by fire in Greece Firefighters in Greece have been tackling a fire on a livestock carrier. The blaze broke out on the 4,700-dwt Boi Branco (built 1976) in Piraeus in Thursday, the 902 website reported. Tugs and 25 firefighters from eight vehicles were in attendance. No animals were reported on board. The vessel is operated by Rami Shipping Management of Beirut. Hunter Group bangs tanker drum as $196m double VLCC sale talks continue Arne Fredly's Hunter Group struck an upbeat note on both the tanker market and its financial progress as it closes in on the sale of two of its eight VLCC newbuildings. Arne Fredly's Hunter Group poised to pocket highest VLCC resale price in half a decade Hunter Group set to spear profit on double VLCC sale at eye-catching price Lemos company Enesel closing in on blockbuster VLCC time charter Ince name survives Gordon Dadds takeover The Ince name is to continue in shipping legal circles following its £27m ($34m) takeover by Gordon Dadds last December. The merged company has been known as Ince Gordon Dadds, part of Gordon Dadds Group, but will now be just Ince after a strategic review of the legal businesses. Most of the affiliated entities, including the international offices, will also be known as Ince. Ince Gordon Dadds Maersk Broker executive trio chart next moves after profitable and expansive 2018 Maersk Broker is keeping an eye out for further growth opportunities after recording what its top executives called satisfactory results in 2018. A continuation of its developments in the dry cargo market and its greater involvement and prominence in finance and research remain on the agenda, its executive board of Anders Hald, Claes Devantier and Henrik Franck told TradeWinds. "Every baby Shareholders okay Hyundai Heavy split despite protests Shareholders have approved a plan to split up Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) ahead of its merger with DSME despite big protests in Seoul on Friday. Hyundai Heavy to partially shut Ulsan yards due to strike The vote marks the first step of the process to combine the shipbuilders in the teeth of fierce opposition from HHI's union. The $1.6bn takeover of DSME was agreed in March. HHI will now be EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange The Oslo Bors is trying once more to kick restructuring Singapore OSV owner EMAS Offshore off its exchange. It said it considered the company unsuitable for listing and believes it is not in a position to comply with its obligations. "Failure to pay fees in accordance with the general business terms and conditions of Oslo Bors is a breach of the continuing obligations, and the company does no lo John Fredriksen's Flex LNG to list in New York in June John Fredriksen's Flex LNG will list in New York in June after the US SEC declared its registration statement effective. No new securities will be issued in connection with the move, which will see the company quoted on both the New York Stock Exchange and in Oslo. John Fredriksen's Flex LNG set to sail onto New York Stock Exchange Spotify-style Fredriksen's Flex LNG inches towards US listing Expedition cruise orders keep rolling in Three more polar-classed cruiseship have been ordered this week including a seventh vessel for SunStone in China Aussie LNG FSRU facility signs up first customer AIE's backers says they are also in "deep negotiations" with other potential buyers. Jinhui Shipping's profit down 20% on market weakness But the Oslo-listed shipowner said the bulker sector still offers "more encouraging signs". OOIL set to continue to outperform its peers Hong Kong owner's industry-leading return ratios set to improve even with change of ownership, says analyst.

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MAY 31, 2019
Canadian port employers, ILWU reach tentative accord Dockworkers return to work Thursday afternoon after all-night negotiations. Key USMCA step taken as Trump announces tariffs on Mexico The Trump administration on Thursday sent to Congress the draft statement of administrative action for approval of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation, but the president tweeted on the same day that he plans to impose tariffs on Mexico starting this month, about two weeks after the U.S. removed metal tariffs on Canada and Mexico. 'Too soon to tell' autonomous trucks' workforce impact Daimler Trucks announced it is establishing the Autonomous Technology Group as part of its effort to put highly automated trucks onto roadways within the next decade. New Jersey exit from Waterfront Commission blocked Judge says New York must concur with New Jersey's desire to leave the bi-state law enforcement agency. Commentary: Advice on unrestricted Huawei affiliates Consultant warns exporters still need to exercise common sense to ensure there's no suggestion that the integrity of an export transaction is suspect. Concerns raised about NVOCC renewals in China Attorney reports difficulties for U.S. firms as China moves from national to provincial registration of non-vessel operating common carriers. Trade remedy to Central American exodus sought COAC's Northern Triangle Working Group gains momentum with 50 members and involvement from nongovernmental organizations and the United Nations. AMO president receives Golden Compass Award Talks underway to link Savannah, St. Louis via rail Universities offer logistics and supply chain masters Executive Moves: Landstar and VARGO

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MAY 31, 2019
FUTURES 5: Crude complex ends week lower as Mexican tariffs add to demand concerns Crude oil futures settled lower Friday on concerns that new US tariffs on imports of Mexican goods could slow demand growth. MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Stockpiling for components, paper trading ramps up in May As testing and stockpiling demands increased throughout the year, liquidity in the derivatives markets, which S&P Global Platts began assessing May 2, increased. Southernpec's exit to have muted impact on Singapore bunker market: sources "There is no significant impact on the market, [more recently] they were just leasing out their barges," a bunker supplier said. Singapore Jun ex-wharf 380 CST term done at plus $3-$4/mt; higher from May "Delivered bunker demand is still poor ... though ex-wharf has seen some uptick compared with last month," a bunker trader said. Middle distillate stocks at 11-week high as imports rebound: Enterprise Singapore Traders were in no rush to buy, however sources said there was emerging demand from Singapore for H2 June loading cargoes which may be used for blending into gasoil. IMO 2020 may lift needle coke prices, hit steel: Wood Mac Prices for the low-sulfur crude oil types required to produce needle coke are expected to rise as more of these are diverted towards marine fuels, Wood Mac said. East-West fuel oil spread at six-week low on closed arbitrage to Singapore One fuel oil trader said the East-West spread was falling on the back of the China-US trade war.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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