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June 25, 2019

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HKSOA supports IMO's deliberations on sulphur cap Prince Rupert sees cargo volume up 10pc but revenue dips 4pc Matson christens LNG-ready con-ro ship 'Lurline' US truckers' hours-of-service proposals 'in the final stages of review' US Customs take action against MSC in record Philadelphia cocaine seizure 136-yr old German historic sailboat sinks after colliding with containership Avia Solutions Group acquires Chapman Freeborn Hactl scoops another handling award - this time a green one ABX Air partners with Air Cargo Carriers to accelerate pilot recruitment Steven Polmans and Sanjeev Gadhia to take helm at TIACA in July

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JUNE 24, 2019
APL launches new Bangkok Haiphong service Busan Port Authority is the launching customer at Maasvlakte Distribution Park West in Rotterdam e-Shipping Bill implementation in Chennai by Hapag-Lloyd MOL signs deal on long-term charter contract to utilise 'MOLFSRU Challenger' for Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project SCFI spot rates down Standic tank storage company to build state-of-art chemicals terminal at Port of Antwerp Tanker & LNG shipping companies step up safety measures on Middle East transits JNPT celebrates International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm Kolkata Port Trust holds trade facilitation awards Port of Rotterdam Authority to collaborate with four new companies for a better facility Belgium's BE-GATE digital Customs platform makes e-commerce simpler Steady progress in coastal & port connectivity roads component of Bharatmala Pariyojana Weekly scheduled block train service commences from Port Pipavav India-Qatar bilateral trade & economic relations seen poised for major growth in coming years Manufacturing sector survey shows moderation in outlook Plan to increase number of MSMEs in the country

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Preparing for rise in railfreight traffic Sed Supply Chain Solutions moves into Delta 3 Generation change at TIS Commitment to safe transports bears fruit American Club reports "good start into 2019" First frozen whole Malaysian durians flown to China H.Essers acquires Gebroeders Hoefnagels Transport Christopher Connor chosen as Aapa's new CEO Rail facility to reduce CO2 by 18,300 t per year MOL intensifies its LNG commitment DAE helps ABC launch new widebody freighters More LNG power for Containerships "Curiosity of the Day" Siegmann opens office in Paris Panalpina to elect new board of directors New rail link between southern England and central Scotland Rwandair adds more flights to worldwide network

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JUNE 24, 2019
China-US trade war may not prove the apocalypse container lines fear Exclusive: Bansard in talks to acquire ASL Airlines France Port of Rotterdam greenlights start-up projects to help it work 'smarter' CargoLogic Germany on the runway to an AOC, despite industry concerns The Morrow Roberson Road Test: Catapult and Xeneta collaboration an all-round win FedEx confirms Huawei mail ban as 'mistake' reignites Chinese ire Vanita Dass-Puri and Nicola Laidlaw-Rolph promoted at Europa AN-124-100 said to have been destroyed in Libyan fighting Markus Doerr takes over production at electric vehicle maker StreetScooter Hessel Verhage the new CEO for DB Schenker Americas Supply chain wars: Apple, carrots and sticks

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JUNE 24, 2019
Navy releases updated FFG(X) RFP The U.S. Navy on June 20 released an updated request for proposals (RFP) for the FFG(X) detail design and construction (DD&C) contract for the first 10 guided-missile frigates (one base ship and Cavotec books further Finnish MoorMaster order Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered Cavotec SA reports that it has won another order for its innovative MoorMaster automated mooring technology, this time for the Viking Line ferry berth at the Port of Turku Damen lays keel of 70 m fast crew change vessel Damen Shipyards has laid the keel of the first FCS 7011 fast crew change vessel. It is being built at Damen's Antalya, Turkey, shipyard and, at 70 meters in length, will be Ben Anderson receives USCG Witherspoon Award Ben Anderson, CEO of Bremerton, Wash,, based Art Anderson Associates was awarded the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain John C. Witherspoon Inspirational Leadership Award on June 5,, 2019. The Witherspoon Award revolves Ørsted is preferred bidder for NJ offshore wind farm The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has selected Ocean Wind, an offshore wind energy project proposed by Ørsted with support from Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), to negotiate a 20-year

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JUNE 24, 2019
Major shipping companies unprepared for low-carbon future A new report by CDP claims slow steaming can reduce emissions by 30%, but is a short-term solution Court ruling 'aligns English and US law on CTL calculations' 'It seems to me that if you need to do things to get your ship back, to be in a... US considering tanker protection force after attacks US President Doanld Trump says countries should be involved in protecting their own ships in the Strait of Hormuz because... Clean tanker rates jump as refinery fire opens transatlantic gasoline arbitrage Rates are now seen at the highest since the end of April and are anticipated to climb further as details... GasLog and unit agree to cut IDRs Incentive distribution rights give the beneficiary the right to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributions of available cash from... Day of the Seafarer spotlights gender equality IMO's Day of the Seafarer is seeking to address the issues that prevent gender equality in the maritime world. Seafarer... Contship Italia confirms Cagliari closure Redundancy notices issued as Sardinian transhipment hub closes Maersk and Bolloré Logistics commit to 20% CO2 cut by 2025 French firm pledges to reduce its containers' carbon footprint but without providing more details China Merchants Port unveils 5G lab plan Project will be based in Shenzhen and supported by the city's government Teekay seeks new charter for Petrojarl Varg FPSO unit The FPSO was due to operate in the Cheviot field in the UK's continental shelf for a seven-year fixed term... China slowdown could boost container trades After initial disruption, a trade war between China and US could end up being positive for box trades as new... Yang Ming and APL add China-Thailand services Yang Ming says the company is responding to the shifting sands of global trade by deploying more services to the... Temasek backs SembMarine's debt refinancing SembMarine will draw down S$1.5bn from the funding to refinance debts and use the remaining S$500m to finance project executions and... Ship operators face fuel compatibility questions Fuel quality testing alone may not be enough to prevent engine damage from mixed blends Daily Briefing Carriers head to yards for ULC orders \| Weakness in soyabean trade returns \| The Lloyd's List Podcast: LNG burning... MOL firms up FSRU charter for Hong Kong LNG terminal MOL FSRU Challenger, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding in 2017 with a storage capacity of 263,000 cu m, will be delivered... Sarawak region holds key to Malaysia's future LNG plans The most prospective basins for new discoveries and undeveloped gas resources in Malaysia are in offshore Sarawak. Consultant Wood Mackenzie...

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JUNE 24, 2019
Tariff 'whipsaw' rattles US LTL freight networks ILWU Canada approves contract; employer vote remains Cosco raises concerns over low-sulfur supply Auto-strads offer cheaper automation for terminals Reefer shippers willing to pay for improved service

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JUNE 24, 2019
Trump administration places sanctions on Iran US Department of the Treasury targets leaders of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp for Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, drone strike. JP Morgan the latest to drop shipping coverage Bulge-bracket investment bank becomes the sixth firm to part ways with the sector in recent months, with analyst Noah Parquette set to depart. Investor looks to take a Fjord1 sliver Fearnley gets order for up to 5% ownership of the Norwegian ferry operator. IMO warns about Yemen piracy warnings The Yemen-based Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre has been issuing false piracy alerts, the IMO has warned. The UN-backed body said the ongoing civil war in Yemen has caused the centre to suspend operations and that updates coming from infoex@remisc.org "are not legitimate". War-risk rates to rise further after Gulf terror attacks "IMO has supported the REMISC since its establishment Aon warns poor underwriting figures put P&I under strain Broker asks whether a rate increase is needed seeing as mutuals are paying out more in claims that they make in premiums Fjord Line reports increased profit amid high demand Fjord Line has announced a rise in pre-tax profit to NOK 14m ($1.6m) last year, up from NOK 4m in 2017. The privately owned Norwegian ferry owner's annual report shows revenues stood at NOK 1.53bn last year, up from NOK 1.36bn in 2017. Chief executive Rickard Ternblom earned a salary of NOK 2.05m in 2018. Fjord Line prospers in third quarter Egersund-based Fjord Line has a fleet of four ships Chartering takes priority as Noble sells another bulker Noble Chartering to continue as an asset-light bulker operator as more sales deals are lined up Capesize rates 'on a high' amid Brazil-China trade comeback Reopening of Vale's Brucutu mine boosts spot rate outlook through 2019, Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans said. AP Moller-Maersk scoops shares worth $105m in first stage of buyback Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has bought back over $100m of its own stock as part of a vast programme allowing it to invest over $1.5bn in its own shares. Maersk cuts loss as it launches $1.5bn buyback Big banks to credit shipowners who cut carbon pollution The world's largest shipowner announced on Monday it had picked up DKK 131.9m ($20.1m) of it's A-shares and a further DKK 559m i Trump: Countries should protect their own ships in Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump is questioning whether or not the US should continue to protect ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where six tankers have been attacked in as many weeks. "China gets 91% of its Oil from the Straight [sic], Japan 62%, & many other countries likewise," Trump tweeted Monday morning. "So why are we protecting the shipping lanes for other countries (many years) for zer GasLog cuts distribution right as it grows stake in GasLog Parnters GasLog has agreed to cut its rights to incentive distributions from GasLog Partners in exchange for shares. The New York-traded companies announced Monday that GasLog receive 2.5 million common shares in its master limited partnership spinoff, in addition to an equal number of class B shares. LNG shipowners highlight long-term prospects amid spot volatility GasLog Partners seals LNG carrier per Kenyatta blocks bid to oust MSC from KNSL Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has rejected parliament's bid to lock Swiss shareholder MSC out of the revived Kenya National Shipping Line (KNSL). Kenyatta refused to pass a new bill after MPs sought to have KNSL owned completely by the state, the Daily Nation reported. MSC to help revive Kenyan national line He said this would "disadvantage the Kenya National Shipping Line whose majority shar Talk cools around $40m twin tanker deal for Torm Chatter linking Danish tanker owner Torm with a second en bloc transaction in quick succession is wide is off the mark, sources suggest. Carsten Mortensen seals comeback with private equity shipowning venture Four MRs in, one out at Torm Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales Multiple brokers are connecting Torm with both the 46,800-dwt Atlantic Pegasus and Atlantic Queen (both bui Top court backs mortgage holder again in bulker arrest row Judges rule Bright Start sale can never be "free and unencumbered." Philly refinery fire boosts MR product tanker earnings The blaze at US east coast's largest oil refinery may create gasoline shortfall for an extended period, boding well for transatlantic MR earnings. Atlas settles Noble Group row with $41m payment Singapore trader and bulker owner Noble Group has settled a dispute with an Indonesian company and will bank $40.68m in the process. It has entered into a master settlement deed to end claims that it and Atlas Group had against each other. Noble offloads bulker as shipping exit continues Noble said $113m was owing from Atlas, but it has settled on the smaller amount, half of which is payable in New Grieg Star CEO ready to shape the future Matt Duke begins his stewardship of bulker owner next month, promising to build on expertise but also introduce 'disruptive' innovation Out come the water cannons as Taiwan tackles sand pirates A controversial segment of China-flag shipping has made itself unwelcome across the strait. The problem is growing, and Taipei is losing patience Shell puts inland LNG bunker barge to work off Rotterdam LNG London performs first operations with Containerships boxships duo American Club costs soar amid higher international group claims The American Club has reported an increase in incurred losses to $45.9m for its latest financial year after it was hit by a high level of claims from the International Group. Commenting on the 2018 figures, the American Club said its own claim's record was the best since 2002 but 70% of the increased claims were attributable to other International Group pool claims. American Club bolsters capabi Carsten Mortensen seals comeback with private equity shipowning venture Former Norden and BW Group chief executive behind Dee4 Capital Partners Saudi Arabian fleet grows 28% Saudi Arabia has increased its flagged fleet to 363 vessels. This is up from 284 in 2017, a rise of 28%. The fleet grew to 7.67m tonnes, according to the annual report published by the Public Transport Authority. The list includes 60 tankers, two LPG carriers and 29 chemical ships. The flag also boasts 11 ro-ros and 13 ferries, as well as 240 tugs or supply ships. Most are registered in Damma Trade wars prompt Asian rejig for Yang Ming Yang Ming is reorganising its Asian network "under the impact of rising global trade tensions," it said. A relocation and adjustment of cargo flow and supply chains is expected, the Taiwanese liner company added. As a result, it is launching a new intra-Asia loop, China-Thailand Service (CTX). The first sailing is scheduled for 12 July from Shanghai. The run will use three 1,200-teu feedership Switzerland demands UN tribunal orders release of tanker and crew in Nigeria Switzerland has petitioned a UN tribunal to release an ABC Maritime tanker and senior crew detained in Nigeria since January 2018. In a hearing at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), it demanded that Nigeria "take all measures necessary" to ensure that the restrictions on the liberty, security and movement of the 7,600-dwt San Padre Pio (built 2002) be lifted immediately. Teekay Offshore Partners hunts for new Petrojarl Varg charter US-listed MLP says counterparty failed to provide initial funding to cover life extension and upgrade costs. Cosco books heavylift ship at Guangzhou Shipyard International Second newbuilding contract signed this year by China's Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers s Sembcorp Marine secures $1.5bn 'loan' to cut debt Funds for Singapore yard group come from parent group following state-backed bond issue Samsung Heavy eyes boost from new wave of LNG projects South Korean shipbuilder is poised to expand LNG newbuilding business from the projects of Qatargas, Mozambique LNG, ExxonMobil and Novatek Shell seals deal to supply LNG to Hong Kong FSRU Local power companies also confirm Mitsui OSK Lines as provider of regasification unit. Yangzijiang unlikely to raise payout, despite financial prowess But Chinese shipbuilder still leaves Korean rivals in the shade, when it comes to investor returns

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JUNE 24, 2019
Supreme Court rejects case seeking to halt 232 tariffs Section 232 tariffs on steel will remain in place after the court declined to review an American Institute for International Steel case that challenged the constitutional authority of President Trump's tariffs on steel. Trump moves forward with additional Iran sanctions The president on Monday authorized financial sanctions against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and certain Revolutionary Guard officers in response to military tensions in the Persian Gulf. US tries to dial back China's supercomputer development Five Chinese firms added to the Commerce Department's Entity List operate under myriad aliases, challenging U.S. export compliance managers. Georgia senators urge no China tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes The cranes, classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule Subheading 8426.19.00, had been removed from List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on China but were later added to proposed List 4. Hiring of CBP officers significantly increases Bonuses help attract officers in hard-to-fill locations, senior official says. Carriers consider ordering mega containerships Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming and COSCO all are said to be weighing new ship orders. FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications DFDS, Volvo collaborate on autonomous container truck Manufacturer optimism dips in Q2 USTR to open e-portal for List 3 exclusion requests Banks to integrate climate principles into loan decisions Potential upside for shipping from trade war explored Yang Ming, APL add intra-Asia services IMO calls out false piracy warning Executive Moves: Little Rock, StreetScooter, Seabury

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JUNE 24, 2019
Pertamina's LSFO deal with Freepoint boosts potential of Sambu Island Pertamina's deal to sell low sulfur materials produced at its Plaju and Balongan refineries to Freepoint Commodities is seen as a key step. Russia's May fuel oil exports fall 12.05% on year to 2.409 million mt Russian fuel oil exports in May fell 12.05% year on year to 2.409 million mt. Thailand's IRPC to start selling 0.5% sulfur fuel oil cargo from July Thailand's oil and petrochemical company IRPC Public Co. Ltd. plans to start selling low sulfur fuel oil cargo with maximum sulfur of 0.5% from its Rayong refinery from next month. WTI structure strengthens as Middle East tensions simmer The NYMEX WTI forward structure continued to strengthen Monday. DUBAI FUTURES: Dubai structure softens despite Middle East conflict escalation "We are putting major additional sanctions on Iran on Monday," Trump said in a tweet on Sunday. Middle East conflict, US-China tension fuel uncertainties for oil, gas firms: Malaysia PM Mahathir said the Middle East is as turbulent as it was back in 2003. US to announce 'major' additional sanctions on Iran on Monday: Trump "We are putting major additional sanctions on Iran on Monday," Trump said in a tweet.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

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