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BRIEFS

October 22, 2019

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Ningbo-Zhoushan port's new 10m TEU box terminal to be completed in 2020 UK economy dealt 'fresh blow' by another Brexit delay: finance group CEO ADT handles milestone 10 million containers at Khalifa port Dynamic pricing has potential for forward contracts between carriers and shippers GPA expands auto processing operations to handle 1.5 million ro-ro units annually Indian logistics sector to grow 8-10pc over medium term: ICRA forecast Conference in London to focus on information warfare in the maritime environment US air cargo volumes show big declines with top trading partners IAG Cargo partners Cargo Signal to provide new cargo monitoring service Virgin, Delta open new cargo export facility at London Heathrow

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
APM Terminals Gothenburg to double rail volumes by 2022 CEVA Logistics appoints Niels van Namen tohead Global Healthcare Business Development CMA CGM Group's brands being reorganised in Russian Far East DSV announces plans for Panalpinaheadquarters & continued presence in Basel, as integration progresses HMM organises well-attended customer meet in Delhi MSC not to use the Arctic short cut Stakeholders prepare for a sea change from 2020 Tanker deliveries surge & demolitions slump, says report Clarification regarding steel import Maharashtra withdraws subsidy for export of milk powder Vegetable oil imports fall in Sept. Dachser wins the 2019 IMD Global Family Business Award Vessel with record draught handled at Deendayal Port MSC commences dedicated reefer rail service in Spain New Rules of Origin initiative to help firms better utilise trade preferences China struggling to overcome impact of trade war as GDP growth skids South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2019 in Chennai on Dec. 11 US imposes tariffs on a record $7.5 bn worth of EU goods

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Across three waterways Technology is not the problem Switzerland: private rail company buys freight locomotives Goldbeck builds multi-user warehouses for Nosta Logistics Succession secured at Harder logistics Trade conflicts have an impact on Rotterdam's Q3 330 more new trucks for Maritime El Al lands on digital cargo booking platform BMW group extends contract with Bergé Gefco Wolfurt on the way to becoming a paperless terminal Envirotainer upgrades pharma ULD network New head for Ceva's global healthcare business development New services between Great Britain and Portugal "Curiosity of the Day" New office in Wiesbaden Port of Dunkirk appoints head of environmental policy 77 Belarusian trucks to be delivered to India Port of Virginia invests in new equipment "Project Sunrise": Longest range - less cargo

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Antwerp and Zeebrugge port merger talks back on track E-commerce driving a cross-border logistics boom in South-east Asia Insurers call for SOLAS to be revised to prevent more fires on containerships The drive to cut transport emissions has begun, but only moving slowly Comment: the global trade slowdown - is it really that bad? Ocean plastic waste linked to Chinese merchant ships On the wires: The bullish view - full upside for APMM & Vopak On the wires: Does bruised and battered Sinotrans deserve to be dirt cheap?

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Waterways industry pioneer Charlie Jones dead at 101 The Waterways Council reports that yesterday afternoon, industry pioneer Charles "Charlie" Jones passed away. He was 101. Jones was Chief Executive Officer of Charleston, W. Va., headquartered Amherst Madison, Inc., a family Blockchain and DNA based fuel tracking set to launch BunkerTrace, a blockchain and DNA-based fuels tracking solution, is to launch commercially following a successful trial in the Netherlands The solution, which adds DNA markers to fuel at every stage of the Karin Gaskill promoted to VP human resources at three TOTE companies Jacksonville, Fla., headquartered TOTE, LLC has promoted Karen Gaskill to the newly created role of vice president of human resources for three of its four operating companies: TOTE Services, TOTE Maritime Puerto ICT at sea: Inmarsat publishes best practices guide As day-to-day operations at sea become ever more reliant on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), satcom services provider Inmarsat has published a practical guide to help ship managers build onboard networks that Containership fires: Time for action at IMO says IUMI This year has already seen an alarming number of containership fires including Yantian Express, APL Vancouver, Grande America, E.R. Kobe and KMTC Hong Kong. The escalation is of growing concern to IUMI ABB, Keppel cooperate on autonomous tug for Singapore ops ABB and Keppel O&M's technology arm, Keppel Marine and Deepwater Technology (KMDTech, plan to jointly develop the technology for autonomous vessels and retrofit a 32-meter harbor tugboat with digital solutions. The aim Maritime Partners christens second in newbuild towboat series Metairie, La., based Maritime Partners, LLC (MP) recently christened the 2,600 hp towboat M/V Ouizee at the John Bludworth Shipyard in Corpus Christi, Texas. The new 2,600 horsepower towboat is the second Golden Ray: Responders report white smoke coming from ship White smoke was yesterday reported coming from the capsized car carrier Golden Ray, which remains on its side in St.Stephen's Sound, Georgia. By afternoon the Unified Command responding to the situation (USCG,

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Opinion split on green bonds for tanker companies 'What investors are saying here is that use of proceeds is just as important as the underlying ethical improvement. Tanker... Maersk raises earnings expectation Danish line records ebitda of $1.7bn in third quarter and lifts full year outlook Atlantic grains offer dim prospect for bulker demand More significantly for bulker demand, says SSY, projections for Saudi Arabia's corn imports have been cut by 1.5m tonnes Belgian port majors in merger talks Talks with a view to the '(phased) build-up of a possible merger' will take an estimated two years Brussels battles Beijing's Belt and Road Infrastructure deal seeks to make financing more transparent and ensure environmental standards are met Temasek's Keppel Corp offer renews yard merger speculation Sembcorp Marine's share price was boosted on Monday as investors digested the news of an equity injection into Singaporean conglomerate... Total enters marine fuels venture with Zhejiang Energy The new Sino-French operation will supply 2020 sulphur cap compliant fuels to Zhoushan region Keppel O&M and ABB team up on autonomous tug pilot project ABB touts the joint project - which will draw on its experience with a remotely operated ferry in Finland - as potentially... Epic Gas completes refinancing of 20 ships The facility, which was mediated by a number of financial institutions, will refinance 20 of Epic's LPG carriers and potentially... CMA CGM launches trade finance platform Shipfin Trade Finance programme to be rolled out in Asian markets to digitalise financing options Chimbusco secures 4m tonnes of LSFO Chimbusco is a joint venture of Petro China and Cosco Shipping, the latter of which has already stored away 80%... LNG carrier spot rates poised for surge as market tightens As global LNG prices rise, leading to open Atlantic-Pacific trading windows and increased seasonal demand for floating storage, the excess... Daily Briefing Free to read: DNV GL thinking said to be too 'fossil-centric' \| LNG marine fuel 'no better than gasoil or... White smoke seen from capsized vessel near US port Salvors, on hand from all over the world, are still developing a plan to disassemble and remove Golden Ray's hull... US authorises Plaquemines LNG for exports The facility will include up to three marine loading berths for ocean-going ships capable of receiving LNG carriers up to...

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Environmental regs guarantee higher container freight rates Tariffs, overcapacity reshaping project supply chains Charleston port touts coming boost in throughput capacity Small US trucking firms 'maintaining' positive outlook: Bibby CMA CGM offers new trade finance product European hub ports avoid global trade slowdown WeWork's valuation collapse raises Flexport questions

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Ningbo Zrich takes supramax spending to $50m with Samudera ship Chinese shipowner's acquisition is said to be fifth in as many months, according to VesselsValue Japan to link with France in effort to diffuse Gulf tensions France and Japan are reportedly readying an $18.4bn loan to the Islamic republic Carnival seeks $778m in debt Carnival Corp is looking to inject hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh debt into its balance sheet. The Arnold Donald-led company is offering €600m ($778m) in 1% senior notes set to mature in 2029. Proceeds from the debt will go toward "general corporate purposes", the New York-listed cruise major said in an SEC document filed Monday. UBS downgrades Carnival shares to neutral as outlook di Russia working on Northern Sea Route cargo shuttle service The proposed state-run venture would defray the high costs in the arctic shipping lane Companies trade claims after off-spec fuel leaves bulker adrift The Nordic Bulk-owned supramax underwent a two-week blackout after being supplied with off-spec bunkers last year. Ostensjo orders four wind farm vessels from Gondan yard New ships will be a third less polluting than current vessels. Golar LNG nets second power plant and FSRU job in Brazil Company says floating storage and regasification unit selection is underway with start-up due in first half 2020 Secretive anti-scrubber group emails traced to shipowner headquarters TradeWinds has investigated the source of releases by the anonymous Environmental Protection Alliance - with unexpected results. Maersk cheers market with profit upgrade as fuel price falls Danish giant makes surprise increase to annual profit forecast after stronger performance in its Ocean division Bahri boosted by better tanker and LPG carrier rates Saudi state shipowner pushes up earnings in third quarter Iran unveils plan to build 200 ships for $300m Government eyes construction of cargo vessels to boost domestic industry. Nakilat profit jumps 10% as LNG carrier operations improve Qatar owner also boosted by cost-cutting and rising LPG carrier rates. Total teams with Zhejiang Energy to push LSFO in China French major's agreement follows pledge in April to explore opportunities for bunker supply in country GS Caltex signs new Hyundai Glovis VLCC in $178m deal South Korean refiner charters Samho newbuilding to carry oil from Middle East VLCC values could jump 50% over next two years as term rates rise Surging period charter numbers leading to rising tanker prices, Cleaves says Genting looks to turn $74m profit on controversial superyacht Malaysian group hangs for-sale sign on luxury vessel once owned by fugitive financier Low Taek Jho Iran's ISOICO to repair holed suezmax Sabiti Yard says it will pay part of the costs of patching up tanker hit by missiles CMA CGM offers financing to shippers Cash-rich French line wants to help customers develop their business with new joint venture Temasek looks to gain control of Keppel with partial offering State-backed investor to undertake 'comprehensive strategic review' of company if successful Scrap prices surprise as Petrobras auctions off three tankers Demolition broker Ed McIlvaney says recent VLOC and suezmax sales can be viewed as expensive Value Maritime closes first separate scrubber lease financing Dutch manufacturer claims breakthrough deal with Beequip Pacific Radiance out of pocket after losing PSV arbitration case Singapore owner to pay $4.55m after Hong Kong tribunal rules against it in SWS delivery row Awilco LNG seals leaseback deal with Chinese lender Norwegian owner to close new 10-year facility for its two LNG carriers with CCB Financial Leasing. Epic Gas refinances 20 gas carriers with $201m facility Singapore LPG carrier owner and operator also has $10m available for potential vessel acquisitions Singapore to extend rebates for car carrier operators Maritime Port Authority to offer discounts on port dues for PCTCs for another three years SSY: Floods and strikes set to boost Indian coal imports Extend monsoon season and industrial action set to curtail domestic production, says shipbroker

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Trudeau, Liberals poised to secure re-election with weaker support Preliminary results in Canada's federal election point to a minority government that will require the support of parties, which may push for stronger environmental policies. Zombie storm threatens Japan with rain, wind and floods Freight flows in and out of Japan may again be disrupted owing to the presence of ex-Typhoon Neoguri, located to the south east of Osaka,... Trucking supervisor charged with payment fraud Chow Chi-yeung (42), a former logistics supervisor with cross-border trucking services company Extrans International of Hong Kong, has been charged with fraud. UPS expands drone, other operations for healthcare companies; broadens e-commerce reach for smaller businesses UPS expands drone operations, healthcare and e-commerce services Manitoulin acquires Montreal freight-forwarder ACS Canadian transportation and logistics firm makes second acquisition in two weeks, purchasing a company specializing in moving refrigerated cargo and renewable energy components across the... Moody's sees 'significant' drops in Powder River Basin coal production Coal production in the region could fall significantly in 2020, affecting rail volumes. FreightWaves announces 2020 FreightTech 100 The FreightTech 100 highlights the most innovative and disruptive companies across the freight industry, featuring both cutting-edge upstarts and top-notch traditional powers. Commentary: Fresh opportunities bring new entrants into asset-based trucking Charley Dehoney writes about Jelani Hawkins, a former NFL player who has gone into trucking. Read about his new career. Wing teams up with FedEx, Walgreen for milestone drone delivery FedEx Express [NYSE: FDX] on Friday used an unmanned aerial vehicle instead of a truck for last-mile residential deliveries on behalf of pharmacy retailer Walgreens.... Commentary: Will auto companies bring blockchain into real-world supply chains first? The global auto industry may be the first industry to use blockchain extensively. Read how and why. Commentary: Port of Alaska's resiliency puzzle Logistics in Alaska can be both amazing and frustrating. Alaska is the most expansive and diverse logistics laboratory in the United States. Take the largest... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/21 South and West freight futures tumble Friday, weighing on National average. Improved ocean freight results boost Maersk's 2019 outlook Better fuel prices, capacity and cost management help push up results for worlds largest ocean carrier. Commerce tightens export controls for Cuba The Trump administration said it is taking this latest regulatory action to further restrict the Cuban government's efforts to support Venezuela's Maduro regime. Volvo Ventures invests in cybersecurity startup to protect its connected trucks AB Volvo through its venture capital group is investing in an Israeli cybersecurity startup while also combining all of its autonomous ventures into a single... Drones will land ecommerce deliveries in your backyard soon Flytrex is an Israeli on-demand small payload drone delivery company that will be delivering products ordered online straight to the consumers' house. Shipping stock, Italian style An exclusive Q&A with Carlos Di Mottola, CFO of Milan-listed D'Amico International Shipping. CMA CGM launches trade finance service France-based carrier says its new Shipfin Trade Finance products will be made available in Europe and the U.S. next year. SAP pivots to margins and profit SAP now appears to be emphasizing profitability and widening cloud gross margins over organic revenue growth. Severe storm threat continues across South Severe thunderstorms possible across several southern states. Strong cold front tracking through region. Today's pick-up: Sunrise may not be seen until 2023 New York to Sydney flights not to take off til 2023, Qantas CEO says. Kentucky needs infrastructure Blockchain for fishing scallops to help reduce food fraud IBM Food Trust platform is collaborating with Raw Seafoods to use blockchain to create visibility within the seafood supply chain, starting with scallops fished in... Hyderabad Airport launches air cargo charter program Air cargo charter operations are unusual in India For Freight's Sake [podcast] - Valuations and Venture Capital FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and Dynamo Managing Partner Jon Bradford team up on this show about their vision and view of where the world exists... Analysis: Delta-LATAM joint venture has strong cargo upside The joint venture between Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) and LATAM Airlines (NYSE: LTM) proposed last month was motivated by synergies on the passenger side, but...

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
US crude inventories likely higher last week on continued refinery maintenance US crude inventories likely climbed last week as refinery maintenance reduced demand while exports slipped, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed Monday. FUTURES 5: Macroeconomic concerns weigh on crude The oil futures complex edged lower Monday on continued concerns about economic growth and bearish fundamentals. Angola faces uphill battle to reverse output decline Angola's battle to stem its steep production decline is proving to be a long one, with hopes resting on the country's new licensing round, the first since 2011, along with the outcome of reforms by President Joao Lourenco. Ecuador's Petroecuador restarts crude exports, lifts force majeure Ecuador's state-run oil producer Petroecuador restarted exports of heavy sour Oriente and Napo crudes early Sunday, according to a letter sent by the company to its clients Sunday. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Varo to supply IMO 2020-compliant fuel at Bremerhaven European downstream oil company Varo Energy has started VLSFO supply at Bremerhaven, Germany, in addition to existing supply at Hamburg, Germany, the company said in a statement Monday. Saudi Aramco arm seeking to boost oil trading volumes by a third by 2022: executive Saudi Aramco's trading arm is seeking to boost its traded volumes of crude and refined products by a third to 6 million b/d by 2022 as it hunts for more storage globally, the CEO of the division said on Monday. Tight HSFO supply in Singapore raises arbitrage premiums over European values Tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in Singapore pushed premiums to a one-month high for derivative contracts measuring the arbitrage to Asia from Europe, amid rising freight rates and a shift toward low sulfur bunker fuels. VPS launches new test for wax appearance temperature for VLSFOs The new test will help address bunker fuel quality issues. Singapore HSFO market strengthens amid limited resupply of cargoes High freight costs and increasing demand for low sulfur fuel oil ahead of IMO 2020 was deterring traders from replenishing high sulfur fuel oil stocks in Singapore, limiting supply and supporting sentiment, sources said Monday. Qatar Petroleum launches VLSFO bunker supply at Ras Laffan Between June 2017 and August 2019 it has supplied more than 1.5 million mt of bunker fuel at Ras Laffan. Total, ZEG ink deal to develop LSFO market in China as IMO 2020 looms The agreement follows a memorandum of understanding concluded by Total and ZEG in April.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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