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November 12, 2019

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ONE back in the black but misses out on revenue and profit forecasts Brexit uncertainties result in cargo traffic increase through UK's Peel Ports Swine flu pushes China's meat imports up to record levels Sunken ship clogs up cargo flow at major Vietnamese seaport Palo Alto Networks helps Kerry Logistics to boost supply chain security First phase of Kenya's new mega port in Lamu to open in December Taiwan's China Airlines Cargo launches Mumbai freighter service Boeing's 737 MAX could remain grounded after official audit finds problems Lawmakers blast Boeing CEO for unanswered 737 Max questions

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Maersk to pilot battery system to improve power production MOL collaborates in developing LNG fuel supply terminal & promoting use of natural gas New cyber security guide published Shipbuilding industry to get a boost with ship design & model testing centre coming up, says Shipping Minister DGTR recommends imposition of anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations BIMSTEC ports conclave sees MoUs inked to boost India's Act East Policy LPG terminal to come up at Krishnapatnam Port Mechanised coal handling berth operational at New Mangalore Port Minister inaugurates commencement of 4th season of Costa Cruises' homeporting in India at Mumbai Port PSA Kolkata achieves record monthly throughput & commissions 11 new reach stackers Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Dhamra Port Portall Infosystems & 21CC Education partner to provide quality e-learning solutions in Indian logistics sector Rich Graviss signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner Forex reserves again at new high Govt examining possibility of setting up regulatory authority for e-commerce India continues to be among the fastest growing major economies with robust fundamentals, says Finance Ministry in response to Moody's change in outlook Steel Scrap Recycling Policy issued Shaping a smarter future for Customs

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Raben expands to Bulgaria Röhlig Logistics expands its global network Sigrid Nikutta to lead DB Cargo Russian-made freight cars for Zimbabwe Railways Grimaldi's first new PCTC sets sail AN-22 returns to commercial market Cargo-partner uses Spot's time slot management New appointment for Celebi Aviation Holding Red Sea Terminal focuses on ULCS Modernised rail stretch to increase speed and axle load More software, less hardware B+S opens hub in Bremen "Curiosity of the Day" Ecuador: Contecon wins ISO certification Bremenports extends lobbying activities Electric trucks for urban traffic Turkish Cargo gains security status

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Surprise as Soren Toft leaves Maersk "with immediate effect" Ocean freight rates stay on a roll, but are they high enough for carriers? US forwarders want clarity on new CBP electronic air cargo manifest rules Reducing ship speeds 'a silver bullet' to reduce pollution and save whales Anchorage Airport sees opportunity blooming as it expands cargo facilities DP-DHL launches first digital platform for road freight in Africa Climate change: IAG reviews 'fuel-tankering' Jury shocker: 93 million reasons why the ILWU may soon cease to exist Namir Khanbabi to lead Zeamarine business in Asia and Oceania Supply chain radar: There's a bad moon rising, it's in the numbers aM&A radar exclusive: Stretched PIL looking to sell the 'good' assets - US buyer in the frame

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Bourbon signs up 100 OSVs for Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Marseille, France, headquartered offshore services giant Bourbon has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels to Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service. The deal is a breakthrough offshore services BC Ferries back at Damen for four more battery-hybrids Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Damen Shipyards Group contracts to build four more battery electric-hybrid Island Class vessels, scheduled to go into service in 2022. The agreement with Damen is a design-build, Maersk COO steps down Maersk Line parent company A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S reports that Chief Operating Officer Søren Toft has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company and will leave effective today. The IMO 2020: Could bugs in biofuel eat into your engine? Shipowners looking to comply with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap by using fuels with biofuel blended in may face an unexpected problem: increased risk of microbial influenced corrosion (MIC) Fredericton, New Brunswick, Bisso Towboat takes delivery of first Tier 4 ASD tractor tug on the Mississippi Bisso Towboat Co., Inc., Luling, La., has taken delivery of its newest ship-assist tug, the 6,008 BHP ASD tractor tug Andrew S. The Andrew S. is the first Tier 4 ASD tractor Paducah gets DOT funding for riverfront improvements The City of Paducah, Ky., says it is to get $10.4 million in funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. Though the grant

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis warns against misleading headline conclusions from industry forums and urges unity around the... Are charterers and consumers to foot the bill for shipping's carbon tax? Supporters suggest a carbon tax will accelerate the development and uptake of alternative fuels and carbon-neutral propulsion technologies Braemar 'modestly more bullish' for 2020 crude earnings After 2021, a falling demand for crude and weaker growth in long-haul trades will weigh on freight rates and earnings Maersk's Søren Toft steps down Søren Skou to pick up COO role until replacement is found Multi-fuel future calls for team work in advocacy Shipowners will want to safeguard against fuel price movements going forward, justifying the adoption of two or more marine fuels... Answer five questions to make better greenhouse gas policies at the IMO Dan Rutherford, from ICCT - an independent nonprofit organisation providing technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators - lays out his case... Slow steaming seen as fast-track solution to curb emissions Green coalition is attending the intersessional working group from the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee that began today and is... Capesize market hit by negative sentiment While sentiment has turned negative, there is hope vessel supply tightness will help to sustain levels through to the end... Between the lines: Information blackout Carriers' point-to-point online tools still leave much to be desired Box shipping's mini-recovery must be seen in context Void sailings and the removal of tonnage for scrubber installations are reducing available slots for shippers Decarbonisation and digitalisation: Where we're at and what's coming next Opportunity is as much as about disruption as it is about regulatory and technological uncertainties The competitive risks of digitalisation Gaining control of the supply chain by tying customers to bespoke software systems and industry-owned standards poses a 'serious threat'... Daily Briefing Free to read: Livanos calls on LNG owners to cut back on newbuilds \| Gard turns losses around \| Exclusive... China Merchants to order VLCC quartet Newbuilding plan wins China Merchants Energy Shipping board approval, with the contract to be signed 'in due course' Matson projects $30m-$40m boost in post-2019 annual earnings Matson's logistics revenue was 11% lower in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year, but... Seaspan positive on charter market in 2020 Executives expect the current tailwinds to remain into 2020 because of low levels of tonnage, IMO 2020 and the scrubber...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
South Asia infrastructure to slow production shift from China Rails, trucking hauling light this US peak season Forwarder pushback forces India to rework regulatory reform COO Toft leaves Maersk Trucker shortage delaying cargo at Japanese ports Cyclone delays 12,000 TEU of cargo at Chittagong

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Maersk hunts new operating chief as Soren Toft quits Danish boxship giant's CEO Soren Skou to take on operational role until new executive is recruited Jadrolinija targets newbuildings under state plan Government is working on fleet renewal for Croatian owner Grupo CBO fixes two PSVs on term deals in Brazil Brazilian owner adds combined two years of work for offshore pair Empire Navigation tied to sale of 10-year-old MR tanker Greek tanker owner Empire Navigation has reportedly sold a 10-year-old MR product carrier as the company works to renew its fleet through an extensive newbuilding programme. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the Stamatis Molaris-controlled company has sold the 50,000-dwt tanker MR Orestes (built 2009) for $19.1m. The deal is still on subjects. Reports point to Atlantica Shipping of Norway a Pavimar sells 12-year-old supramax bulker Greek owner Pavimar has sold a 12-year-old supramax bulker in a deal that appears to be in line with its efforts to renew and expand its fleet. Brokers in the US and Europe said the Ismini Panayiotides-led bulker owner has sold the 52,000-dwt Mary Lina (built 2007)to a Vietnamese buyer for $10.3m. Pavimar bought the Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-constructed ship from Kambara Kisen for $9.6m in March 20 Skuld warns members about future premium rates Olso-based mutual says it made a 'small surplus' in first six months of this policy year Avance Gas holds on to 16-year-old VLGC after two-month sale effort Oslo-listed shipowner sticking to price expectation as VLGC market shows signs of strength. MPC Capital builds tanker influence by buying into broker Albis German asset manager takes 50% stake in shop that also has sale and purchase and bulker desks New digital developments for shipmanagers may mean less optionality for shipowners Some shipowners are pushing back as digitalisation takes away their freedom to choose Decarbonisation needs to be profitable to work, says Alexander Saverys Fourth-generation boss of Belgian family's shipping interests tells IMO 'we're no charity' Pangaea Logistics 'not at all a fan' of exhaust gas scrubbers Shipping is 'getting dragged kicking and screaming' into complying with environmental regulations, chief executive Ed Coll says German boxship auctioned off in Gibraltar Spica finds buyer following Admiralty sale in UK territory Laid-up MISC FSO sold for scrap India is the final destination for veteran storage vessel IMO revs up carbon campaign as regulators meet Week-long meeting on measures to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets starts today Commerzbank's long goodbye to shipping continues German lender's maritime exposure little changed as it cuts provisions Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement buoyed by surge of Greek owners entering LNG sector Head of BSM's Greek office speaks about inroads into the Greek LNG market and the challenges ahead Shipmanagers predict surge in fatalities in run-up to IMO 2020 InterManager survey reveals fears over fatalities, and recent smuggling incidents that have criminalised crew China Merchants Energy Shipping to splash $340m on VLCC newbuildings China Merchants Group has approves four-ship order by subsidiary of four VLCCs Boxship rates surge as idle fleet 'skyrockets' Drewry says there is now more than 1m teu of vessels not operational Tsakos tanker captain named as fourth suspect in frigate sinking Investigation to examine whether deck lighting on Sola TS confused warship's crew Shipping ministry will not oppose SCI sale Department was against privatisation in 2017 but is now in favour Shipmanagers take fragmented paths in march to digitalisation Critics claim shipping's approach to digitalisation is too fragmented and more collaboration is needed for its benefits to be fully realised MSC's Isabella becomes largest boxship to call at Singapore Gulsun-class vessel makes maiden call in Asia after completing first round trip to Europe MPA: LNG only current viable solution for greener shipping Green initiative has been extended for five more years with focus on decarbonisation Asian feeder operators unveil IMO 2020 bunker surcharge Different destination ports will attract surcharges of between $21 and $75 per teu

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Dry bulk extends slide as Vale shaves iron-ore forecast Reduced estimate for Brazilian iron-ore exports compounds headwinds for dry bulk. FedEx unit more than doubles early-a.m. transpacific air network FedEx Express doubles originating network for Asia-Pacific early-AM flights to U.S. Unions criticize practice of furloughing in the rail industry The Class I railroads furlough workers in times of lower volumes but unions think the cuts have been too deep as a result of precision... Toyota fuel-cell power plant in limbo after California utility withholds support The plant, one of the world's largest, is designed to support the automaker's hydrogen truck and passenger vehicle fleets. Freight Futures daily curve: 11/11 Ten of eleven Trucking Freight Futures markets finish week of November 8th lower. Rail shippers seek transload sites even as volumes still weak As truck-plus-rail becomes increasingly popular, shippers need to find sites where the modes meet. UPS ships U.S. beef to Japan, traces movement via blockchain UPS has partnered with agri-tech company HerdX to ship beef from the U.S. to Japan, while recording its provenance over a blockchain network. Saloodo! launches digital trucking platform in Africa The Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary claims its new digital road freight platform is the continent's first. Today's pickup: API, EDI platforms can play nice; I've got 50 more feet to go now! API, EDI platforms can work together. Singles Day parcel tsunami; Oh, those last 50 feet! This Week's Forecast This week's forecast has arrived! Want more? SONAR users get exclusive access to the detailed breakdown and insights. Shipwell's entire API for shippers to integrate features within existing workflows Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts... White Paper - The Best of Both Worlds: The Asset-Based 3PL This white paper explores the complexities in the supply chain and how shippers can establish partnerships that reflect their values to the end consumer. Shippers should brace for more container rate hikes, warns Drewry Capacity cuts by lines and higher bunker surcharges as IMO 2020 low sulfur fuels are phased in are fueling box freight rate inflation. Mutts4Trucks seeks to pair truckers with dogs looking for homes Truck drivers spend most of their day alone in their cabs. Mobil Delvac and Pedigree believe that dogs could provide companionship, and potentially improve driver... Air France-KLM announces five-year restructuring plan Initiative includes boosting air cargo revenue

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019
MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Vilma oil supplies first VLSFO delivery at Ceuta Vilma Oil has supplied its first delivery of 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Ceuta, the port authority said Monday. FUTURES 4: Crude settles lower as demand growth concerns in focus Crude futures settled lower Monday, although remained within a well-worn range, pressured by continued global demand growth concerns. China to remain a battle ground for Saudi Aramco, Russian crude suppliers in 2020 "Arab Extra Light suits our units ... Arab Heavy is similar to [Iraq's] Basrah Light," a source said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

Partial assessment of the listening process initiated by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

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

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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.

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

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

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

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

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