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September 6, 2019

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Muted growth in global box ship fleet's capacity in August CMA CGM's new peak season surcharges to Apapa and Tin Can China investigates illegal knives sent to Hong Kong via FedEx Cosco plans to invest US$877.5 million to upgrade Piraeus port Three economist teams see China with less than 6pc GDP growth Maersk, MSC blanks AE2 Asia-Europe from October to mid-November Much talk abounds of South Korea's two major shipbuilders merging New York-New Jersey port docks 14,000-TEUer from Asia via Suez NYK concludes long-term charter deal with Total for LNG carriers Now 1,100-foot ships need permission to enter Port of Houston Black Sea Container market volume up 8.52pc in first half of 2019 Panel to meet to discuss ways to optimise port calls to cut pollution The Freight Summit (TFS) returns to Macau on October 8-11 Swire Coke chief Patrick Healy named Cathay Pacific chairman China continues pressure, probes Cathay's empty oxygen bottles Amsterdam Schiphol's H1 cargo drops 9.2pc amid slot shortage Pakistani hosiery shippers seek to protect exports from monsoon

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
GAC wins Best Ship Agency award for second consecutive year Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit ZIM customers to participate in planning & designing its digital tools CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Emergency Towing Vessel at Mumbai Port NMPT awards post-monsoon dredging contract to DCI; work begins mid-Sept. PSA International completes acquisition of Penn Terminals in US CMA CGM Logistics Park Dadri commences dedicated block train services from ICD Dadri to Mundra Minister calls for customising global learnings & technologies to meet the needs of India's roads & highways sector Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc Trade talks with the US in Oct. in Washington, says Chinese Commerce Ministry US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

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Gefco takes charge More cash - and simultaneously less debt Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks Bolloré inaugurates Aerohub in Abidjan Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik New jetty to reduce number of trucks Massive track investment in UK SF Airlines expands its international network Gruber Logistics opens branch in Poland TK'Blue expands in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore Switzerland: trend towards customised solutions continues Europe is too big United Cargo returns to India Turnover rises while core net profit drops Trade tensions weigh heavily on air freight business 2000th employee for Seifert Laurels for OPC as a working place Work in progress on the Avon - Kwinana gold rail line "Curiosity of the Day"

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Some respite for operators as EU extends transport links after Brexit Maersk hedges against shortage of low-sulphur fuel by producing its own Korean Air eyes new routes as a second trade war starts in Asia Russian Railways eyes shorter transit times between Japan and Europe Analysis: is Azul's fleet sufficient for Mercado Libre's growth? Air cargo volumes remain weak, trade tensions dent outlook US to leave postal union next month More funds for UK post-Brexit customs training, but it's not enough, says BIFA M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd takeover - CSAV and Mr Kühne fighting for control or in concert?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
MacGregor system helps world's biggest box ship max its TEU capacity A MacGregor designed cargo system design, combined with a 24 container wide ship design, takes the total container capacity of the world's largest containership, MSC Güls'n to 23,756 TEU, which is 1,500 Euronav reveals details of IMO 2020 strategy When the IMO 2020 global fuel sulfur cap kicks in on January 1, 2020, tanker giant Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN) should have no trouble obtaining compliant fuel. It already has 420,000 metric Schottel delivers propulsion units for BC Ferries battery hybrids Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has delivered propulsion units for two 81 meter road ferries under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, for Canada's BC Ferries. Each will be equipped with two high-efficiency Forty year old ferry back at work following four-month refit Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., has just completed a four-month refit of the Cormorant, a ferry that it delivered in 1979. Since then, the vessel has logged thousands of miles under its keel U.S. Treasury moves against Iranian controlled shipping network The U.S.Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against a large shipping network that, it says, "is directed by and financially supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
ExxonMobil agrees strategic co-operation with China Merchants Energy Shipping The companies said the deal will allow them to undertake joint projects in fields including digital transformation, advanced engines, lubricants... IACS head sees alternative fuel as solution to decarbonisation goal Mr Sharma, who assumed the role on July 1, says shipowners will need to make necessary investments by the middle... Maersk agrees Dutch deal for 2020 fuel The production is expected to cover 5%-10% of Maersk's annual fuel needs Petredec orders up to four ethylene carriers Owner orders two 22,000 cu m vessels from Jiangnan Shipyard with options for another two newbuilds Viewpoint: A maritime spectacular Shipping weeks provide huge amount of information, whether you are seeking commercial, legal or technical knowledge ensuring you leave better informed Monjasa carries out ship-to-ship bunkering of VLSFO Monjasa uses product tanker off Portland Port to fuel British-flagged ro-ro vessel The Lloyd's List Podcast: Your insider's guide to London International Shipping Week Paddy Rodgers, the former Euronav chief executive and current director of Royal Museums Greenwich, looks ahead to the London International... Maersk's rail offering shows global strategy firmly on track Maersk plans to more than double its share of the transcontinental rail market between Asia and Europe Oldendorff says bulk carrier disabled in Singapore Strait The capesize vessel was en route to Qingdao from Guaiba Island terminal in Brazil when the incident took place and... Clipper Bulk adds handysizes to fleet Copenhagen-based company says the 2010-built vessels are expected to be delivered in the coming months Euronav secures funding for 2020-compliant fuel oil purchase The company bought 420,000 tonnes of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil and will store them on one... Stena Impero owner says some crew freed by Iran Swedish firm says the seven seafarers are travelling to a safe location but 16 remaining crew members are still held... Samsung Heavy and Zvezda team up to build Arctic-2 LNG carriers Deal comes after the $21bn Arctic LNG-2 plant led by Russian private gas producer Novatek gained its final investment decision... Daily Briefing Free to read: Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew \| Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure... Portsmouth hails wider UK economic impact Study shows that UK port's economic benefits go far beyond the port gates Concerns grow along Atlantic seaboard as Hurricane Dorian crawls northwards 'Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along portions of the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina... Total readies for six month low-sulphur transition Total wants to maintain 'flexibility' either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil and distillates to help... Maersk cyber attack sparked genesis of Digital Container Shipping Association Exposure of the "insanely complex" nature of IT systems drove move towards industry standards Yangzijiang secures more Bocomm Leasing-linked VLOC orders Singapore-listed company has issued 17 share buybacks since mid-August, after the chairman Ren Yuanlin was confirmed to be assisting in...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Prince Rupert gets C$154 million in project funds Manzanillo terminal upgrades on tap for 2020 Carolinas, Virginia bracing for Dorian Index to help shippers counter poor schedule reliability California bill set to reshape drayage landscape New funding to expand Loadsmart's drayage platform Temasek, K+N widen logistics investment pool Maersk secures IMO 2020 fuel at Rotterdam

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Renewed trade talks push shipping stocks up Good news on the trade war front bumped up shipping stocks Thursday. After the US and China announced they would hold trade talks in early October, most New York-listed shipping companies closed the day up. Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle China's tariff on US crude may prompt VLCC diversions Among the top performers were Scorpio Tankers, Matson and Kirby Corp. US offering $15m for information on Iranian oil schemes The "unprecedented" plan could pay up to $15m for information on Iranian military activities Seamaster recruits ex-Baltic Exchange veteran Marcus Lee Singapore-based executive lands top job at expanding Chinese shipbroker Scrubbers, eco tonnage still good investments despite weak bunker prices, says Alphatanker Overall fuel costs and the price spreads between compliant fuels and HSFO are still expected to jump on IMO 2020 Veteran NYK museum ship switches to renewable power A 90-year-old NYK museum ship is moving with the times in a switch to renewable power. The Hikawa Maru (built 1930) is moored in front of Yamashita Park in Yokohama. The Japanese shipowner said it is now being powered by electricity sourced from renewable energy, mainly generated by the Hibaritaira Wind Power Plant. "This power plant is covered by Japan's Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Ene Mexico's Empresas Nieto turns shipowner via Hyundai order Enquiry for midsize LPG newbuildings is increasing as market strengthens Maersk secures more low-sulphur fuel in Dutch deal Danish shipping giant moves for further IMO 2020-compliant bunker supplies in Rotterdam Monjasa completes first LSFO ship-to-ship transfer Danish bunker group supplies first low-sulphur fuel after "years of preparation." Petredec signs up with Jiangnan for ethylene quartet Trader-owner says order is a sign of its "strong belief" in growing petrochemical market Frangou family's Maritime Enterprises offers cape for sale A company linked to Greece's Frangou family interests is seeking to take advantage of a red-hot bulker market to offload a 19-year-old capesize vessel. Maritime Enterprises Management has put the 170,800-dwt Hope I (built 2000) - its biggest and oldest ship - up for sale, brokers said. Maritime Enterprises is a successor to Franser Shipping, the first company vehicle established by Angeliki Fran Epic Gas strikes double leaseback deal Singapore owner seals agreement with Japanese company for 2010-built ships to complete refinancing. Thenamaris expands gas carrier orderbook with LPG newbuilds Major Greek owner said to have booked 38,000-cbm double at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Doris Maritime Services to exit shipowning as CDB bulks up Nicholas Wirth has undisclosed new investment targets after fleet sale to a growing Chinese player Elenger muscling in on Baltic LNG bunkering Estonian-owned group steps up supply operations in deal with UECC Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture Family company B Skaugen exits joint venture with Switzerland's Massoel OSVs maintain rate recovery as ships redeploy Seabrokers says anchor-handler numbers were at highest levels so far this year in August. DAL/JTE outsources fleets to Hanseatic Unity and Blue Net Three bulkers go to Hanseatic Unity Handysize Pool, and three boxships go to Blue Net Chartering SCI tanker sold for recycling in subcontinent Ankleshwar to be torched after suezmax scrapping hiatus Novatek moves forward with LNG bunkering plan for Rostock A small-scale LNG carrier and bunker vessel are needed for a new supply project from the Cryogas-Vysotsk plant to northern Germany Russian leasing company plots 100 newbuilds to 2031 State-owned STLC plots new cargoships, ferries and dredgers. Stena Bulk says seven crew released in Iran Swedish owner confirms seafarers are travelling to safe location to meet families. TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on its next LNG carrier newbuilding Greek owner set to inch up fleet after fixing its last open new ship to energy major Total Cream of Greek shipping world comes together at Andros Yacht Race For a second straight year, gale-force currents posed a steep challenge for participants at the Andros International Yacht Race. The event, which typically has a strong showing from shipowners, clocked up its 52nd edition this week. Named after its founder and legendary owner John Goulandris, who hailed from the Aegean island, the race attracted several big-name shipping companies that sponsored Novatek green-lights Arctic LNG 2 project for 2023 start-up Company is teaming with Sovcomflot on 17 ice-breaking LNG carriers that will be built in Russia Skuld sees profits plunge on back of increased pooled claims Profits at Skuld haven take a tumble in the first half of this year after an increase in pooled claims. In the first six months of the current 2018/2019 policy year, the Oslo-based protection and indemnity mutual reported a net profit of $2m compared to $14m in the same period in the previous year. Skuld said claims from its own members and increased pool claims under the International Group of Shipowners face off over 'disruption' or 'digital hype' Chinese shipowners debated digital disruption in shipping at today's TradeWinds forum in Shanghai Capital Maritime grabs first-mover role on LNG-fuelled VLCCs Greek owner signs LOI for $1.5bn order for up to 14 dual-fuel ships as it eyes charter and spot business Chinese lessor Minsheng shifts 'from money to tonnage' Growing finance provider says it is moving towards operating more of the ships if finances. Swedish Club earns $17m profit despite rising claims Half-year results helped by healthy investment return Mystery cargoship found drifting in mid-Atlantic HMS Protector investigates fate of unresponsive vessel. Euronav reveals LSFO stockpile and shift on scrubber stance VLCC owner takes on dedicated team to meet challenge of new regulations. WWF Canada comes out against scrubbers Regional office of famous nature conservation charity calls on Ottawa government to take "bold action" CargoSmart and SSE plan boxship reliability benchmark Companies plan to establish index scope and methodology via joint working group Sanoyas Shipbuilding develops LNG-fueled woodchip carrier Mid-size Japanese shipbuilder has already attained AIP from ClassNK for vessel design US offered Adrian Darya 1 captain cash to help seize VLCC Financial Times: State Department officials approached several captains with similar offers Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio Trio of handysizes are heading for Clipper Group at an undisclosed price

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Loadsmart loads up $19 million funding for drayage app Maersk and Ports America onboard with app designed to optimize fraught process of picking up boxes. Washington Supreme Court upholds wage averaging in trucking industry The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision September 5 stating that trucking companies are not obligated to pay drivers separately for "non-piece rate" activities.... Safety group calls for Tesla recall after NTSB report Federal agency finds company's "Autopilot" technology played a role in 2018 accident. Getaround seeking $200M on $1.7B valuation The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles. Halifax reports disruptions as Dorian moves toward Canada Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane's arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of "severe impact." UPS incorporates Foreign Trade Zone services into operations; designates four airports as FTZs UPS embeds Foreign Trade Zone capabilities into its operations; designates 4 US airports as FTZs U.S. railroads could face billions in losses as coal demand slumps The decline in U.S. coal production could cost the railroads billions in lost revenue. Additional suppliers reveal investments in Nikola's fuel cell-electric trucks Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean... Contrarian peak season call from Universal Logistics While management teams at some of the nation's largest TL carriers have been talking up the potential for a solid peak shipping season, Universal Logistics... Target tells suppliers to eat higher tariff-related costs Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases. FreightFriend introduces new carrier search feature Finding reliable, trustworthy transportation partners is a challenge for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs in today's logistics industry. Search tools currently on the market only allow... Container ships wait on Southeast port reopenings after Dorian Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules. Commentary: Hurricane Dorian and thinking about extreme weather events Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather. FreightWaves provides free SONAR access as Hurricane Dorian lashes the U.S. coast SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure. FreightWaves CEO and Founder named to Folio: 100 FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller has been named to the Folio: 100. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/5 East region forward curve tracks lower expectations for rates and impact of Dorian Class 8 truck orders down nearly 80 percent over August 2018 Class 8 truck orders fell again in August as fleets stayed on the sidelines while taking delivery of a record number of heavy-duty trucks ordered... BOLT System's freight-tracking app attracts ELD and non-ELD users Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience. Economic sluggishness pulls U.S. rail volumes lower Weakness in the manufacturing sector is dragging U.S. rail volumes lower, AAR says. BP Biojet to expand after making significant reductions in emissions Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet. The shakeup continues at Daseke Daseke eliminates the role of president as it increases and accelerates its cost savings initiatives. The company will continue to search for a new CEO... CargoSmart looks to benchmark ocean carrier reliability Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time. Introducing the FreightWaves Pricing Power Index The FreightWaves Pricing Power Index is a new weekly feature that highlights the balance of power between shippers and carriers. FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline. Record $148 million heroin bust made at UK port Taking aim at Big Ag Logistics startups are using data science and mobile technologies to connect grocery shoppers with local farmers. Breakdowns are no fun These are the costliest repairs a truck driver can face. Hurricane Dorian continues to damage southeastern U.S. Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too. Today's pickup: port markets leading the way Trade talks back on; human cost of Amazon last-mile delivery; Cowen Transport Conference takeaways; precious metals rally in negative yield world. US attempts to checkmate Iranian oil delivery network Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 16 entities and 10 individuals, as well as 11 ships, which it identified as participants in an Iran-controlled... Tapping the wisdom of crowds Using "crowd-solving" and prizes, Sea Freight Labs hopes to help shipping companies find better and faster solutions to challenges. US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field' Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from... Ocean Rate Report: 'Sizzling' bulkers hit near nine-year high The beleaguered dry bulk shipping sector is nearing its post-financial-crisis peak. Is it sustainable? Convoy raising capital at a multi-billion valuation A round at this valuation puts Convoy one step closer to an IPO. Canadian grain producers eye port congestion, winter conditions Grain shippers wonder if the Canadian railways will keep up with demand in the 2019-20 crop year. Even in an ELD world, CVSA Roadcheck results show focus on HOS compliance still needed Even with all the publicity about the electronic logging device mandate, this year's Roadcheck safety blitz in June still saw 37.2% of drivers placed out-of-service... Port Report: China's Golden Week means cuts in ocean service At least 15 scheduled sailings from Asia are being temporarily culled due to the Chinese national holiday.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Bunker market increasingly concerned about storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels The need for more storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels is increasingly posing challenges for the industry as the implementation of the new regulation draws near, market sources said. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Maersk to produce 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. Despite public posturing, Trump and Rouhani may still meet with oil sanctions on the line: analysts Iran has made it abundantly clear that President Hassan Rouhani will not meet his US counterpart Donald Trump without some offer of oil sanctions relief, a precondition the White House has insisted publicly it will not consider. US fuel oil premiums widen on lack of hurricane-, sanctions-hit imports "US cokers are extremely short," one trader said. "There isn't enough sour products around." FUTURES 5: Crude comes off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns Crude and refined product futures were bolstered by US inventory draws Thursday, but price increases were stunted by renewed concerns over global demand growth. Limited availability of Panama IFO 380 leads to demand gains in Peru, Ecuador "Availability is getting tight in Ecuador and Peru due to the situations in Panama and Houston," a regional trader said. "It's a vicious cycle right now." Savannah, Charleston ports to resume operations Friday: port authorities The re-openings follow port closures along the lower East Coast Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Maersk to make 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits record high as IMO 2020 preparations ramp up The Northwest European fuel oil hi-lo, supported by industry preparations for IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally, has hit its highest level since S&P Global Platts started assessing the market in 2000. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni to start 0.5%S fuel supply at Genoa in Dec Italian energy company Eni will start supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil to the bunker market in December, the company said Thursday. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa completes first 0.5% bunkers sale Bunker supplier Monjasa has completed its first ship-to-ship supply of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel at Southampton, UK, and has announced some of the ports where it intends to provide product that will be compliant in 2020. Spain's Cepsa begins trading operations in Singapore The company also has plans to expand its trading business in the US via a new office in Houston, it said. Tanker major Euronav details preparations for IMO 2020, 'welcomes' sulfur limit Euronav procures LSFO, MGO at competitive prices REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Liaoyang's Sep gasoil exports doubles on month to 80,000 mt The refinery plans to export 80,000 mt of gasoil in two cargoes in September,

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SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

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.

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

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