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BRIEFS

September 20, 2019

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OOIL names Cosco's Wang Haimin as new CEO in major reshuffle China's port of Nansha gains 2M alliance's US east coast service US DOT head probed for alleged abuse of power to benefit relatives US proposes a rule to address future demurrage and detention disputes Cases of scrubber corrosion surface less than six months after installation CMA CGM Rhone is largest boxship to call at Chennai Port DHL moves all equipment for Rugby World Cup tournament in Japan Hong Kong maintains ranking as top world's busiest cargo airport WFS opens new pharma centre at Copenhagen Airport Turkish Cargo's IATA CEIV Pharma certificate renewed for three years

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Hughes India launches maritime mobility services Hyundai Heavy Industries receives AIP for new LPG carrier design IMO member states urged to fully implement new global marine fuel sulphur cap IRClass makes a mark in London International Shipping Week Mundra Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-22 NYK selected for world's leading ESG index for 17th consecutive year Saudi Aramco ports open despite drone attacks National Logistics Policy to reduce trade costs, says Goyal NHAI bid to revive Public-Private Partnership for National Highway projects Govt constitutes committee to review Companies, LLP Acts The future of India lies in MSME sector: Piyush Goyal All roads lead to Sahara Star for the Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2019 in Mumbai today JBS Academy celebrates Teachers' Day with teachers & industry veterans

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Fuelling powerful alternatives Maghreb trade on the rise Ifco chooses Julian zu Putlitz as CFO P&O Ferrymasters opens new warehouse in Rotterdam CMA CGM's new short sea service Renewed recognition for sustainability efforts Qatar Airways to serve Luanda Clark expands its sales activities in Spain DHL brings the Rugby World Cup 2019 to Japan Short-line railroad to serve cat litter producer Airbus predicts 50% more freighters by 2038 Hamburg Sud goes even more digital Macron names Jean-Pierre Farandou as new head of SNCF "Curiosity of the Day" Greenhouse in the desert Investing in GPS receivers for precision positioning Additional equipment for Le Havre and Marseille Swiss Worldcargo highlights "success stories"

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Hauliers trapped in ports, 150 km queues, and a Catch 22 for business - UK government Brexit 'plan' laid bare CH Robinson to invest $1bn in technology - or just 1.2% of gross revenues Evergreen ULCV order will leave THE Alliance far behind rivals in terms of big ship capacity Shippers and insurers renew calls for transnational coordination to tackle cargo theft FedEx axes older freighter fleet as tough air freight market starts to bite Management shake-up at Cosco Shipping Qatar Airways sees cargo revenues rise as the overall group reports a loss Airbus hikes forecast for future freighter demand

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Kongsberg provides "full picture" solution for SeaDream mega yacht Kongsberg has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of a fully integrated Kongsberg Maritime solution for the 155 m mega yacht Innovation on order at the Damen Mangalia shipyard ABS announces LNG Cargo Ready notation for ethane carriers A lot of focus at this week's Gastech event was on ethane and Very Large Ethane Carriers. As we report elsewhere, Houston headquartered American Ethane Company is planning to build a fleet Ørsted awards Van Oord major Taiwan wind farm cable contract Here's a reminder that there's more to offshore wind farms than wind turbines. Rotterdam headquartered Van Oord has been awarded a contract by Ørsted for the cable installation works at the Greater USACE sets date for Bonneville lock reopening The Bonneville navigation lock will return to service, allowing vessels to pass through it, beginning 10 a.m. Sept. 30, according to officials at the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Bonneville American Ethane to build fleet of giant ethane carriers Houston-based American Ethane Company has announced plans to order 17 very large ethane carriers at Chinese shipyards Hudong-Zhonghua and Jiangnan. The 150,000 cu.m VLECs will transport 7.2 million tonnes per year of Aurelius Finance backs Ardent buyout Aurelius Finance Company is providing finance to support the buyout of Ardent, the company formed in 2015 by the merger of Crowley's Titan Salvage with Svitzer Salvage. The deal will see Ardent's Fincantieri Bay opts for Wärtsilä solution for LNG bunkering barge The 5,400 cu.m LNG bunkering barge on order at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (see earlier story) will have a W'rtsil' LNG Cargo Handling System. Wärtsilä says the order endorses its leading position in Eastern launches first of two Z-drive tugs for Bisso Offshore Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., reports that its Allanton facility has recently launched the C.D. White, the first of two 5,100 HP Z-drive ship handling tugs under construction for Bisso Vard to build advanced trawler for Luntos Russian deepwater fishing company Luntos Co. Ltd. has ordered a state-of-the-art stern trawler from Fincantieri Group member Vard. To be built to Vard 8 02 design, the 80.4 m x 16.7 m

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
TMS Cardiff Gas confirms seven-year Total deal The charter appears to relate to the sole unit previously without a charter out of a total of 11 on... Dynagas agrees 'transformative' refinancing Dynagas did not immediately identify the banks in the consortium, but said that the refinancing was 'transformative' for the partnership DP World considers offshore expansion with a bid for MEO EXCLUSIVE: Cash-rich DP World is potentially following its $1bn Topaz buy-out by entering the bidding for embattled Singaporean offshore supply... Patrick Walters leaves Peel Ports role Peel Ports chief commercial officer is moving on after five years at the port and terminal owner New ISO consultation on 0.5% fuels unveiled International Organisation for Standardisation releases new PAS for incoming fuels Saudi oil supply disruption will benefit VLCC market Very large crude carriers owners would benefit from congestion at Saudi ports and buyers securing shipments from other distant sources Frontline opts not to buy four more suezmaxes from Trafigura The tanker owner decides to stay with 10 suezmaxes as it looks for more tonnage in the very large crude... NYK wins long-term coal freight contract with Vietnam-based power plant NYK has a new strategy of seeking to control exposure to volatile market conditions by maintaining and expanding long-term dry... Cosco Shipping Ports trims portfolio in Yangtze Delta In what appears to be a revamp of its Yangtze River Delta portfolio, Cosco Shipping Ports is also looking to... Ships reap huge savings from burning LNG at today's prices High-sulphur fuel oil prices surge after the crude oil outage at two plants in Saudi Arabia. This situation has has... Viewpoint: Stability before speed It remains the legal responsibility of the master to keep a ship safe, but the tools which the master requires... Daily Briefing Free to read: Insurers investigate scrubber risk and expect 2020 engine damage claims\| Owners want a level playing field come... Reefer industry braces for equipment shortage With reefer fleet growth flat this year and reefer production in the second half of 2019 seen unlikely to meet... Port of Oakland's Chris Lytle wins 'Connie' Lifetime Achievement award Connie Awards are presented annually to maritime industry leaders who have had substantial impact on container shipping. Lifetime Achievement awards... Container oligopoly's capacity management will shape rates, not demand The industry has gained the required agility to mitigate unfavourable macroeconomic events such as the US-China trade spat, says Seaintelligence Industry must raise its game on boxship fires, salvor tells IUMI 'Large casualties need assistance, they cannot be out at sea for a long time, and we've all seen that,' said... Shell and Qatar Petroleum set up LNG bunkering venture The two companies will take equal ownership in the new venture, which aims to facilitate the sale of liquefied natural...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Low single-digit growth forecast for ocean, intermodal sectors No 'one size fits all' for smart container use Best supply chains look inward: speakers Indian freight groups press government on surcharges Shippers find value going digital on LTL Mongla port targets Chittagong apparel exports

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Cape rates should 'remain tight' despite downward trend They should stay above $25,000 per day, Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans says Ardent management tap alternative finance to buy stake from Svitzer and Crowley Ardent's management buy-out will allow Svitzer and Crowley to focus less on the salvage segment. The history boys: Jacq Pierot & Sons celebrates 125 years Founded in Rotterdam, transplanted to New York, Jacq Pierot & Sons is learning new tricks as it navigates its third century It hasn't been plane sailing for this city at sea A dream to build a vessel four times longer than the world's largest cruiseship, complete with airfield, has been on the drawing board for decades. The visionaries behind it are confident they can get the ship (and that airfield) on to the water soon Secrets of the deep: the Red Sea mystery The loss of a bulker turned into a bitter insurance dispute. But the case never quite made it to court, leaving the market no clearer on the conflicting claims. Schepers finds new homes for two more boxships in $18m deals But German manager retains management of other vessels with new structures Union Maritime tanker asset play pays dividends UK shipowner Union Maritime appears to be logging a substantial profit on the sale of a 16-year-old aframax tanker. The 104,900-dwt Anavatos (built 2003) has gone to an Indonesian buyer for between $13.5m and $14m, European shipbrokers said. It has an attractive dry-docking status, as it passed special survey in April last year. Union Maritime linked to eight-ship deal with BP Shipping Union Ma Evangelos Marinakis cape flip yields $2m profit, brokers report Capital Maritime & Trading has made a quick $2m profit by flipping a capesize it acquired less than three months ago, according to market sources. Several brokers in Greece, London and the US report the Evan'gelos Marinakis-led owner as selling the 177,500-dwt Aristofanis I (built 2005) to unidentified South Korean buyers for between $16.5m and $16.7m. The Mitsui-built vessel used to trade in th VLCC queue shortens as Saudi exports resume after attack The Maran Arete became the first ship to lift from the world's largest oil export terminal on Tuesday following last weekend's drone attacks Ex-Clarksons man Zeuthen opens up in Denmark for Synergy Experienced executive to spearhead Singapore group's shipmanagement operations in Copenhagen. Global Ship Lease revamps capital structure with fresh debt Global Ship Lease (GSL) has attained hundreds of millions of dollars in new debt, essentially resetting its capital framework. The Ian Webber-led boxship owner has scored a new syndicated $268m senior secured credit facility comprised of two tranches with several lenders, including Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and ABN AMRO Bank. CIT Bank, Hellenic Bank Public Company and Siemens Dynagas LNG strikes deal for 'transformative' $675m loan Dynagas LNG Partners is using a fresh loan to help eliminate its existing debt. The New York-traded gas carrier owner announced Thursday a new $675m senior secured loan that will be used, alongside cash on hand, to pay down a $470m loan and a $250m in bonds, totalling $720m. The company has $112m in cash and equivalents, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Investors fight f Former Aegean Marine directors sued over alleged 'fraud scheme' Peter Georgiopoulos named among the defendants as creditors launch lawsuit in New York over alleged $300m fraud BNP Paribas forces auction of last Brightoil VLCC Chinese court orders sale of Bright Gem as arrest period expires. Borealis tastes victory as dragon boat race brings LISW to a close Christoph Toepfer joins the winning team as Spinnaker Global's annual charity competition raises more than $190,000 for the OSCAR Campaign POSH facing $42m impairment as JV defaults Singapore owner could not reach agreement with Terasea over new financing. Samos Steamship buys open-hatch bulker from Gearbulk Samos Steamship is increasing its position in the open-hatch bulker market by taking a 10-year-old ship that has been operating in the Gearbulk fleet. US sources said the Greek bulker and tanker owner has purchased the Santoku Shipping-owned 54,200-dwt Kashi Arrow (built 2009) for a fairly low $10.7m. Kassian continues clear out with sale of ageing panamax bulker Gearbulk and Samos did not res Seaspan eyes buys with $500m financing deal Boxship owner says facility now gives it access to $1.5bn. Fincantieri injecting equity in Vard after deep loss for 2018 Italy's Fincantieri is injecting fresh equity into Vard Group after the Norwegian shipbuilder suffered heavy losses. Vard has logged a loss after taxes of NOK 1.88bn ($220m) last year, against a NOK 99m loss in 2017, Norwegian daily Finansavisen reported. Norwegian shipyards and equipment makers diversify from offshore shipbuilding Fincantieri firms up first of six Viking ships Vard has had ac TMS Cardiff Gas confirms newbuilding interest Christos Economou-controlled owner says latest new vessel fixed for seven years, with more to come. Lauritzen Bulkers cull of owned ships continues Danish operator Lauritzen Bulkers has sold another ship as it pares down its owned fleet, but is so far holding on to its newest vessels. European and US brokers said the outfit has disposed of the 31,800-dwt Elvira Bulker (built 2011) - its seventh bulker sale since June. Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio The Hakodate Shipyard-built vessel has gone to an undisc SeaBird Exploration lines up survey work in Africa and Asia SeaBird Exploration has won new deals to conduct offshore surveys in Africa and in the Asia-Pacific region. Equipment delays to hit SeaBird Exploration's bottom line The Oslo-listed company said it has signed a contract to acquire a 2D seismic survey for an unnamed "international" oil and gas company in the Africa region. The three-week-long contract will employ Seabird's 81-metre seismic surv ISO releases IMO 2020 fuel specifications Standardisation body aims to end lack of clarity over low-sulphur bunkers' viscosity and stability. CMA CGM strikes long-term deal with Eastern Pacific for dual-fuel sextet First company to invest in LNG-fuelled units adds another six ships to chartered fleet Glencore joins Cargill's chartering revolution Trader becomes sixth member of group aiming to digitalise transactions. Zodiac Maritime takes advantage of low prices to grab capesize Diversified owner buys another Japanese-controlled unit MOL Chemical Tankers toasts Nordic takeover with London fest CEO Tsuneo Watanabe toasted 12 months of ambitious expansion with a special cocktail event Avenir lines up charter with Petronas for first small-scale LNG newbuilding Start-up looks set to lock in first of six vessels it has on order at Chinese yards to Petronas Transal Denizcilik eyes acquisitions of small tankers Turkish owner wants to focus on ships of 10,000 dwt or smaller after reportedly selling three vessels for nearly $25m NYK linked to VLCC sale as prices fall Brokers say 2005-built Toyo fetched $28m in Greece. Spanish bust drugs ring run by 'Messi of hashish' Spanish police have broken up a drugs ring involving specially built speedboats. The illegal operation was run by Abdellah El Haj, a Moroccan citizen dubbed the "Messi of hashish", AFP reported. Mexico seizes fentanyl on Maersk boxship It cited a spokesman for Spain's Guardia Civil force as saying police seized five boats, 17 vehicles, several weapons and more than €500,000 ($551,000). A shipy NYK signs 25-year bulker contract in Vietnam Japanese owner to carry coal for Van Phong Power Company. Saudi Arabia joins US-led Middle East Gulf flotilla Nation signs up to International Maritime Security Construct in wake of refinery attacks Panama Canal need not be a bottleneck for LNG carriers But transits slots must be increased to design capacity and more gas carriers be allowed through as trade volumes rise New wave of VLEC orders awaits starter's gun Class society ABS sees potential for 40 newbuildings as it tracks projects Trump opts for more sanctions over military response to Saudi attacks US president claims failure to attack Iran in the summer was a 'sign of strength' not weakness Van Oord bags Taiwan offshore wind farm contract Dutch contractor latest to benefit from Asian nation's investment in renewable energy Azure takes control of handies managed by Taylor Maritime Investor AFO expands own vessel vehicle by taking commercial role for four ships from Taylor Maritime Logger trade helps China win Solomon Islands tug of war Private owners of veteran tonnage influence island nation's decision to turn its back on Taiwan

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Typhoon Tapah to menace southern Japan and Korea After several days of dithering in the Philippine Sea, tropical storm Tapah (also called Nimfa) has transformed into a typhoon. It has also started accelerating... GM strike brings layoffs to truckers in Canada U.S.-based Martin Transportation Systems temporarily lays off drivers at Windsor, Ontario, branch as strike hits cross-border routes between GM plants. Amazon announces purchase of 100,000 EV delivery vehicles from Rivian - the largest order ever The deal coincides with an ambitious new initiative aimed at making Amazon carbon neutral by 2040. Pricing Power Index: Shippers still have the advantage as long-term momentum builds for carriers Critical events caused more panic than actual disruption to supply and demand. Navistar will build Industry 4.0-ready truck plant Navistar is building a new Industry 4.0-ready plant near San Antonio, Texas that will help raise earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Former US agriculture chiefs push USMCA ratification Pressure applied as some Democrats remain concerned about labor provisions. Hyundai to pay $47 million fine for illegal diesel engine imports Manufacturer installed diesel engines in construction equipment that failed to meet emissions standards under the Clean Air Act when imported into the U.S. from 2012... House Democrats seek to slow White House plan for LNG rail shipments Two lawmakers want more extensive review of the risks and practice of using tank cars to haul liquefied natural gas. Fallout from the Saudi attack: American drillers are more than capable of covering the shortfall As the world's top producer of oil, the United States is more than capable of withstanding the global effects of the Saudi Arabian refinery attack. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/19 Increased freight volumes out of Texas due to Imelda drive DAL to LAX futures on Wednesday. Where's my container? Ports, terminal operators and shipping lines are striving to improve the flow of information. Texas swamped with major flooding (forecast video) More than 20 inches of flooding rains have shut down roads in southeastern Texas. Threat continues today. Toyota, key supplier to invest nearly $800 million in San Antonio manufacturing facilities Toyota recently announced a $391 million investment at its Tacoma and Tundra assembly plant in San Antonio. In addition, Aisin AW, a Japanese auto supplier... Today's Pickup: German auto parts suppliers' stare at insolvency over market downturn German auto industry is going through an economic crisis; Waymo carriers 6,000 passengers in its first month of autonomous taxi service; e-scooter market witnesses a... FreightWaves pledges to offset carbon footprint for event series At FreightWaves, we are trying to do our part by bringing transparency and commentary to market issues, including climate footprints, sustainability, and innovation. $60 million AV grant package includes automated fleet testing $7.5 million going to Virginia Techs will also help set industry guidelines. PSR changes largely done, railroads make intermodal pitch Executives at North America's major railroads are making the case that intermodal service will be more reliable and consistent after a year of major service... World's foremost blockchain experts and groundbreaking projects part of the upcoming BiTA Symposium Blockchain experts will present innovative projects and discuss the latest in the development of the technology for logistics operations at the upcoming BiTA Symposium Chicago,... U.S. rail volumes remain soft in September Trade uncertainty and loose truck capacity continue to weigh on rail traffic. Drivers as assemblers: a closer look at last-mile freight delivery Last-mile freight delivery might involve drivers to act as assemblers, helping set up products like furniture and home appliances. These driver-assemblers have specific skill sets... Getting Inside the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Hilcorp makes headway in Alaska buying out BP's Alaska assets. UPS drivers don a uniform upgrade after 100 years While still mostly brown, the shirt is now made with breathable, micro-pique fabric that ensures comfort in hotter temperatures. How brokers manage working capital in a challenging freight environment In partnership with Carggo... the next few quarters will squeeze brokerage cash flows. Technology can help. German mobility startup Wunder Mobility enters U.S. market Wunder Mobility has raised $29 million in an extended Series B round and is channeling it towards expanding its geographic footprint and suite of mobility... IRU Exclusive: Driver shortages a 'real and growing threat' Boris Blanche, managing director of the International Road Transport Union, believes upskilling, better recruitment practices and semi-autonomous trucking can help address the shortfall of drivers. Port report: What peak season? Key box trade hardly bumped According to an MSI analyst, a key mainline container trade hardly bumped this summer - and the forward outlook for carriers is less than upbeat.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Saudi disruptions expose Asia's deficient emergency oil reserves While organizations like the International Energy Agency have coordinated strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) in member countries, most Asian countries are not IEA members and are unable to fund expensive long-term storage programs. Attacks on Saudi oil units affecting major Asian crude buyers differently FUTURES 5: Refined products rally as storm disrupts USGC refinery operations NYMEX refined products futures jumped Thursday as Tropical Depression Imelda disrupted refinery operations in Texas. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Saras ready to produce 950,000 mt of VLSFO by 2020 Specification body ISO sets out 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel challenge The PAS "defines general requirements that apply to all 0.50 mass % sulfur fuels and confirms the applicability of ISO 8217 for those fuels." ISO releases much-anticipated IMO 2020 compliant fuel specification The ISO/PAS 23263:2019 document "Petroleum products -- Fuels (class F) --Considerations for fuel suppliers and users regarding marine fuel quality in view of the implementation of maximum 0.5% sulfur in 2020" is now available.

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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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