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November 27, 2019

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CMA CGM profit up 54pc to US$158.9 million as revenues rise 25.8pc International Chamber of Shipping opens China office in Hong Kong Many problems will arise from low-sulphur fuel use, says researcher US east coast ports continue to siphon containers from west coast Somaliland Port Authority to spend US$269 million on CT expansion CMA CGM levies December low sulphur surcharge to recoup costs ICTSI Croatia hails intermodal Rijeka Land Sea Express rail service Ports America deploys new Navis N4 operating system in Baltimore Kerry Logistics takes over big Turkish air freight forwarder ASAV Maersk pilots battery to boost power efficiency, will reduce fuel burn Kuala Tanjung gains support to become a leading port in Indonesia Cyber Monday e-commerce kicks off FedEx's peak season in 2019 DB Schenker seeks to strengthen its new African 'Mobility Alliance' Finnair to boost Helsinki-Sapporo frequency from December 15 DHL Express opens new US$136 millions hub at Cologne-Bonn airport Turkish Cargo bucks global trend as volumes rise 8.8pc in September

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Allcargo Logistics boosts ONE Line's ex-im service in Nepal Australia's Shipping Business Unit to be closed from Christmas through to New Year FIATA appoints Dr Stéphane Graber as Director-General IMO assembly opens with call for concrete action to address the challenges Ministry promoting strategic shipbuilding industry: Mandaviya Water transit protocol with Bangladesh seen boosting economic development in North-East Afghanistan has been sending consignments to India from Chabahar port DPT awards contract to beef up security in port premises Four cruise ships arrive within an hour in Mumbai Port Port of Rotterdam Authority launches trial providing advice on berths using digital application DCBA elects new Managing Committee with S. Ramakrishna as President; focuses on skill development Agriculture Export Policy aims at stable trade, says Minister MMTC places order for 6,090 t of onion from Egypt to ease the shortage Global 2020 economic growth trimmed to 2.9 pc

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Xi'an - Gdansk overland in just twelve days Rhenus Data Office takes over recycle it FTA strengthens multimodal offering with new policy manager CN installs PTC on all required tracks ATC Aviation chosen by Sichuan Airlines CMA CGM raises USD 2 billion for internal investments Agility Italy earns GDP certification for pharma logistics Atlantic Container Line goes for 15-year contract in UK Makita and cargo-partner celebrate ten years of cooperation USA: Georgia to receive a new rail yard Achievement and postponement "Curiosity of the Day" Mobile medical services provider updates its fleet Emirates paves way for Peru maindeck service GAC opens in Gibraltar Dualog and NYK continue digitalisation strategy SSY expands into energy derivatives broking

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Legal ruling over forwarder T&Cs in emails may become a global precedent Flexport eyes Europe expansion and is close to opening a UK operation Air freight industry warned: shippers will shy away unless you go greener Compliance with IMO 2020 - shipowners' worst fears materialising SAS Cargo pushes digital offering with sign-up to WebCargo Change in supply chains not necessarily driven by trade war, say business leaders Supply chain radar: Don't write off Ceva as it races against time Market Insight: APMM - How Dybeck Happe's departure comes at the worst possible time

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Jan De Nul orders giant crane ship Belgium based Jan De Nul Group has ordered a giant crane ship at the CMHI Haimen Shipyard in China. To be called Les Alizés, it is aimed primarily at installation of new St. Johns completes first in new ferry series St. Johns Ship Building, Palataka, Fla., recently completed the first in a series of Incat Crowther designed aluminum passenger ferries that it says are "destined for a New York based operator." As Chinese shipbuilding giants complete merger It's official. Earlier today, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, were officially merged into one corporation - China Shipbuilding Group - earlier today. China Shipbuilding Goup is now Steerprop names Riku-Pekka Hägg as CEO Riku-Pekka Hägg is stepping down as Vice President of Ship Design at Wärtsilä to take up a new role as CEO of azimuthing propulsor specialist Steerprop, starting in January 2020. Steerprop notes ClassNK in joint CBM research agreement Classification society ClassNK has concluded a joint research agreement for developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM), a new maintenance and management process for engine machinery plants, and establishing a new classification survey scheme Siem names LNG-fueled car carrier duo The first trans-Atlantic PCTCs (Pure Car Truck Carriers) to operate full-time on LNG were named Siem Confucius and Siem Aristotle in a November 15 ceremony held at China's Xiamen Shipyard. Owned by

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
TEN eyes 'strongest' tanker market for years The Greece-based owner's upbeat outlook came after third quarter of the year results took TEN to a net income of... Greece urges IMO to consider delaying sulphur cap Ioannis Plakiotakis says he fears there could be fatal accidents if outstanding issues regarding the 0.5% sulphur cap are not... Navios duo to expand with 16 vessels The 10-ship joint venture Navios Europe I was 47.5% owned by Navios Maritime Holdings and 47.5% by tanker arm Navios... Shippers demand end to secret agreements between container lines Evofenedex says the extension of the Consortia BER in its current form means "the European Commission is harming co-operation between parties... The Consortia BER: Resurrection by denial The denial of the impact of big data, and business intelligence and analytics systems opens the door to a serious... Seaspan's $750m acquisition: Diversification or diversion? Does the move to take over APR Energy signal the world's largest containership lessor owner is diverting its capital into... American Club will contest Munich Re conspiracy action 'The American Club, its managers and their employees acted throughout in accordance with the rules of the club and most... Daily Briefing Free to read: Global tanker tonne-mile demand falls on US energy independence \| CMA CGM to raise $2bn in asset sales... NYK Line and Pertamina form LNG tie-up Discussions are underway on a joint business, involving the ownership and management of LNG carriers as exclusive partners Gunvor set to double offtake from Commonwealth LNG Gunvor is making a definitive move on securing low-cost LNG for the purpose of delivering to high-value markets India commissions new iron ore terminal at Paradip port The high load rate is expected to significantly reduce the preberthing delays at Paradip port Vietnam no substitute for China on the eastbound transpacific container route A lack of viable alternative capacity and infrastructure will force many shippers to decide that the cost-benefit of moving versus... Qatar goes it alone with diversification plans Cutting down logistics costs will be critical for Qatar's ambitions to diversify its economy beyond energy Qatar announces 64% boost in LNG production capacity Although Qatar is facing increased competition from other exporters of LNG, energy minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi recently said he was...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Modern Terminals' Levesque takes Ports America post Logixboard sees SaaS as future of forwarding tech Sudden removal of China rail subsidies would hurt volumes US intermodal poised to end 2019 at three-year low CN workers end strike after contract deal reached Indian tech startups target traditional forwarders

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Interceptor aims to tackle bulk of marine plastic waste by 2025 Gard-backed initiative aims to clean up 1,000 most polluting rivers, responsible for 80% of ocean plastic Tsakos looking to cut bigger dividends in 2020 Tsakos Energy Navigation is putting increased dividends at the top of its list of priorities as the tanker market firms in the fourth quarter and beyond. "Increasing the dividend is our first priority," chief executive Nikolas Tsakos said on the company's third quarter earnings call. "We believe that's the best way to reward the existing shareholders who have stuck with us over long years." 'Har Ex-Aegean directors say lawsuit takes aim at founder, not them The defendants, including Peter Georgiopolous, intend to file a motion to dismiss Golar plans to pursue US listing for its fleet in mid-2020 Chairman Tor Olav Troim says company may consider sale of part of its cash flow and simplification of corporate structure Golar LNG ship spin-off paused as planned partners melt away The company posted an $82m loss for the third quarter, while disclosing the spin-off news US sanctions Cuban company swapped in for state oil firm New sanctions have been placed on a Cuban company that has taken over certain contracts on behalf of Cubametales, which was sanctioned by the US in July. Performance Shipping widens loss after impairment hit The shipowner is branching out into tankers, but is still dealing with impaired its containerships. TEN sees 'strongest' tanker upcycle in decades unfolding US-listed Tsakos tanker outfit says has completed fleet preparations for IMO 2020 Oldendorff Carriers sells another handysize bulker Oldendorff Carriers has disposed of another modern Chinese-built handysize bulker. The German bulker operator has sold the 32,000-dwt Dorothea Oldendorff (built 2009) to an undisclosed buyer, the company confirmed. Some European brokers said the ship went for a price of $5.5m, but TradeWinds is told this is "completely wrong" and that the price is $6m. VesselsValue estimates a vessel of the D Squire Patton Boggs launches shipping group with Reed Smith recruits Global law firm expands with new partners in Singapore Pareto Securities rides 'Prexit' wave in $400m November to remember Tanker exits by private equity backers and BW Group put Norwegian firm at helm for $400m in shares sales Diamantis Lemos lines up last product tankers for sale Greek tanker and bulker owner Diamantis Lemos is set to shrink its fleet further with the sale of two Hudong-Zhonghua-built LR1 ships. The 72,300-dwt Despina (built 2006) is presently en route to Panama, while the sistership Archangelos Gabriel (built 2005) is discharging in Los Angeles, according to broker reports. Diamantis Lemos torches 15-year-old tanker pair The ships are likely to fetch 'Hard work pays off' for Hafnia after merger with BW Tankers Despite a third-quarter setback, the Oslo-listed product tanker player remains comfortably in the black for the first nine months of 2019 Chinese steel hangs like the sword of Damocles over cape rates Owners face uninspiring prognosis for 2020 on the back of 10-year highs, due to falling iron ore imports and decreasing production at mills Avance Gas profit soars but comes in below expectations Avance Gas has seen its profit for the third quarter more than double compared to last year on the back of improved freight earnings, but but the result came in below analyst estimates. The Oslo-listed owner of VLGCs posted $24.7m profit for the three-month period, compared to $9.8m last year. Drewry: China continues to diversify away from US LPG VLGC rates surge on Saudi production issues Gunvor Group commits to buy three mtpa of gas from Commonwealth LNG Trader and shipowner also strikes marketing deal with Louisiana project Ocean Yield continues fundraising drive with bond issue Kjell Inge Rokke-backed owner targets five-year issue in Oslo Oxygen Maritime product tanker to go back under the hammer The Megacore Honami is up for auction in Singapore for a second time as a court battle with lenders drags on More idle days push Borealis Finance to a loss Boxship and bulker owner also lost revenue to drydockings and surveys Pioneering expedition cruiseship Polaris scrapped in South Korea Russian-owned Polaris is being recycled in South Korea as a new generation of polar vessels looms Navios Maritime companies add 16 ships as affiliate is liquidated Two units of Greek shipowning group expand fleet with bulkers, tankers and boxships as Navios Europe I closes down Harren & Partner Group reveals niche focus as it celebrates 30th anniversary Succession has driven fresh strategies for financing World's biggest shipbuilder is born in China with assets of $112bn China Shipbuilding Group finally launched through merger of CSSC and CSIC Chembulk Tankers offloads two more vessels Chemical tanker owner's asset disposals have raised around $40m from the sale of six ships in 2019 Carnival Corp sells another two older cruiseships Cruise giant's Australian subsidiary will take over two Princess ships as replacements Alpha Bank backs Castor Maritime expansion with new loan Cyprus-based owner says it remains committed to utilizing balance sheet to continue growth plans Rever Offshore extends Volstad Maritime DSV charter UK-based company has exclusive access to asset until late 2022 with options to extend fixture Cruise ship runs aground off Thailand's Phi Phi Island Vessel is part of move by French owner to expand into expedition cruise sector

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Integrated Logistics continues to bleed-out losses Sino-Malaysian services provider Integrated Logistics (trading as Integrated Group) has announced another poor set of financial results. It looks set to deliver its fifth full-year... FMCSA takes heat for driver training delay Advocacy group warns lack of ELDT rule directly compromises truck safety. SAS Cargo to offer dynamic booking with Freightos platform Logging onto an air cargo web site to book space for your shipment is so 2010s. Forwarders and airlines looking for speed and efficiency are... Scathing reports document negative impacts of Amazon warehouse model Among the findings: The serious injury rate in some facilities is double the national average for the warehousing industry, and for every $1 in wages,... Commerce seeks to protect US digital economy from sabotage A proposed rule calls for the Commerce Department to determine whether certain technologies pose a threat to U.S. national security and prohibit those trade transactions. The big apple The launch of Washington state's first homegrown apple variety on Dec. 1 is getting the kind of star treatment typically accorded the release of a... CBP seizure takes more than 5,000 fake IDs out of circulation Shipments of counterfeit driver's licenses and blank card stock were discovered and seized by Customs and Border Protection officers at Louisville and Memphis mail facilities. US approves trans-Atlantic joint venture without Alitalia New joint venture replaces separate agreements Freight Futures daily curve: 11/26 Outbound LAX Trucking Freight Futures remained weak on fundamentals after Monday's trading session. Drayage Update: NEXT expands its drayage marketplace John Papageorgiou, Senior Product Manager at NEXT Trucking, sits down with FreightWavesTV's Emily Szink in Chicago to talk about the company's updated drayage marketplace. China export pain mounts as tariffs bite China's exports to the U.S. contracted last month. Even so, slowing U.S. exports to its trade rival saw China's trade surplus with the U.S. widen. Commentary: Mentors can change careers and industries... Jim Blaze writes about the power and influence of mentors on a person's career and life. Is slowing down your speed to save money worth it? Potential strategy to increase efficiency in a down market Uber Freight's new head of product on building "a culture of customer obsession" Over the past two and a half years, Uber Freight, the freight brokerage division of Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), has already proven itself capable in... Today's Pickup: Schneider adds tool to allow carriers to book loads at the click of a button Schneider National has added a tool called Load My Truck that allows third-party carriers to instantly book loads at a click of a button. Also,... Canadian National and Teamsters reach deal to end strike Normal rail service to resume on Nov. 27, ending a week-long strike that has shaken Canada's supply chain. Freight Brokers: Where are we in the freight cycle? Gross revenue and margins are in the most difficult stage of the cycle right now. "Death ship" capsize kills over 14,000 sheep (With Video) Animal rights groups call for the European Commission to ban the live transport of animals following the Black Sea tragedy. Class I rail employment hits new low Headcount within U.S. Class I rail operations tumbles amid declining rail volumes and the deployment of precision railroading. The black Angus bull trade and the need for tracking its supply chain The trade of Black Angus bulls is a global supply chain that needs a verification system, which can keep counterfeit beef from reaching the consumers'... European Commission skeptical about more government aid for Alitalia Proposed loan may run afoul of EC rules on state aid

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Bunker trader KPI Bridge Oil's 0.5% LSFO sales exceed HSFO Bunker trading company KPI Bridge Oil's 0.5% sulfur fuel oil sales have exceeded its sales of high-sulfur fuel oil for the first time, CEO Soren Holl said, as the market begins to shift rapidly toward cleaner fuels ahead of the International Maritime Organization's 2020 marine fuel mandate. Thailand's IRPC sells Nov LSFO at smaller discount as IMO 2020 draws closer The company sold 15,000 mt of LSFO with maximum 0.45% for loading in November from its 215,000 b/d Rayong refinery at a discount of around $90/mt to the Mean of Platts Singapore 10 ppm gasoil assessment, the source said. Demand for 0.5% bunkers outstrips availability at East Med ports: sources With almost one month left until the new sulfur cap regulation on marine fuels drops to 0.5% from 3.5%, European and Mediterranean ports have experienced varying degrees of uptake in 0.5% bunker fuel as market players prepare. Crude settles higher, with focus remaining on US-China trade talks

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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

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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

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		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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