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BRIEFS

June 26, 2020

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Container shipping heading for a US$9b annual profit: Sea-Intelligence ZPMC to supply 28 sets of cranes to Hainan Harbour & Shipping More than 100 companies back HPH's Quebec City terminal LA's APM Terminals Pier 400 sets new world box-handling record Ships look to replace exhausted seafarers as ports slowly open EU efforts to soothe transatlantic trade tensions with US have stalled Air cargo rates and capacity fall as PPE demand weakens Cranfield Research sees a smaller, slow recovery in air transport industry US posts rule allowing US companies to work with Huawei on 5G

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JUNE 25, 2020
Baltic index gains across all vessel segments J. M. Baxi & Co. facilitates record sign-offs from 3 vessels Anti-dumping duty recommended on black toner in powder form from China, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei Oilmeal exports rise 23 pc in May Port of Antwerp registers strong reefer volume growth in Q1 Govt determined to prevent sub-standard imports & "opportunistic" takeover of domestic firms, says Piyush Goyal India opposes easing of farm exports tariff at WTO

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Greater weight for freight NAP snaps up digital payment software Intermodal operators take over Neuss Trimodal Inther Group automates hub in Ireland Rekola to head Steerprop's sales and projects Quieter LGP wagons with higher load capacity Uptick at the ports of Rio Grande do Sul Paris, France: service resumption and end Sievert Logistik wins contract from steel plant Another UAV option for the middle mile Heavy duty carrier buys new vehicles New sales manager for Hyundai material handling World container flows on hold "Curiosity of the Day" Dematic installs autostore facility in Switzerland Alsace Rotterdam Express augments services Laurels for the Porto do Açu Jose Costas elected aircraft sales VP Back to the future in Alaska

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JUNE 25, 2020
Port of Los Angeles needs to refocus as lost trade war volumes 'won't return' Emirates pushes on with passenger-freighter strategy - but is it viable? More transatlantic blankings are unveiled as a new trade war threatens IMO uses seafarer celebration to renew call to help stranded crews Cost pressure rises for parcel carriers alongside booming consumer demand China virus-safety demand the latest hurdle to a trade deal DB Schenker loses Asia Pacific CEO Ditlev Blicher to Maersk Against the odds: Cargo to the rescue! But not for long... Supply chain radar: Maersk leads or lags Cosco?

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JUNE 25, 2020
HASC releases Chairman's summary of FY 2021 Defense Authorization Act Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released a summary of his version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The House Armed Services Cable layer operator selects Wärtsilä solutions for fleet upgrade Dubai-based cable lay ship operator E-Marine is upgrading its fleet to achieve greater efficiencies. As part of this program, it has contracted Wärtsilä to provide a comprehensive scope of solutions on a U.K. marks somber Day of the Seafarer by announcing international summit on crew crisis Today is the International Day of the Seafarer, but this year it is not being taken as an opportunity for celebration as thousands of seafarers remain trapped on their ships by COVID-19 Seabourn names Josh Leibowitz president Carnival Corporation's Seabourn ultra luxury cruise brand has named Josh Leibowitz as president, effective immediately. Reporting to Stein Kruse, Group CEO of Holland America Group and Carnival U.K., Leibowitz's responsibilities will include Seaspan completes successful remote DoC audit with DNV GL In another example of how remote techniques are helping the maritime industry cope with COVID-19 related restrictions, Seaspan Corporation, the world's largest container tonnage provider, has become the latest vessel owner to HawkEye 360 just made it harder for shipping's bad actors to go dark Herndon, Va., headquartered HawkEye 360 Inc. has boosted its vessel monitoring capabilities, making it harder for vessels engaged in dubious activities to go dark by turning off AIS transmissions. HawkEye 360 Inc. Major players launch zero carbon shipping research center Backed by a start-up donation worth more than $60 million from the A.P. Møller Foundation, a group of leading industry players is taking the next step towards lowering shipping emissions by launching

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JUNE 25, 2020
Russian aframax tanker 'goes dark' to load Venezuela crude A total of 28 tankers are laden with Venezuelan crude and either in floating storage or are sailing have yet... Tanker sentiment sours as producers slash exports and inventories build Earnings fall below operating costs for smaller tankers, as Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals Middle East production cuts have removed... Shipping's short term pain won't stifle decarbonisation The Danish Ship Finance research chief warns of tough times ahead as the market is threatened by a perfect storm Day of the Seafarer: This year, do something What is needed is a concrete plan to repatriate those who have already exceeded the 11-month limit on tours of... Maersk shakes up regional management New Asia Pacific head comes with a strong background in logistics Lloyd's Register launches Covid-19 seafarer health survey 'This industry-wide survey will help us to understand what is being done, how mental health and wellbeing have been affected... No container volume rebound until next year at earliest A recovery in demand will be 'hard and fast' but will not come before consumer confidence returns Dry bulk rally could lose steam Shipping's decarbonisation targets were also discussed, but more immediately, the crewing crisis drew comments on the Day of the Seafarer Day of the Seafarer prompts industry calls for action It doesn't feel like a celebration, says Nautilus head Mark Dickinson Female officer recounts harassment at sea One particular captain I served with really disliked me, he would call me all sorts of names on the radio... China adds plants to fuel LPG recovery Dorian expects 20 planned projects to add around 11.9m tonnes per annum of LPG demand through 2023 Fuel-saving technologies struggle to excite shipping Last year's trial of rotor sails on a Maersk Tankers product carrier was a success. The lack of excitement that... Crew kidnapped from vessel off Benin The attack is the seventh off Cotonou this year, according to Dryad Global LNG floating storage set to reach record high A build-up in LNG floating storage would dampen the prospect of significantly improved prices for the commodity in the coming... Daily Briefing Free to read: Hin Leong restructuring only possible with owners' assets \| Japanese builders set out pathways to zero-emission ships... UK takes lead in push for swifter action on crew changes Seafarers are among the 'hidden casualties' of the coronavirus crisis, says UK government. 'We owe it to them and their... Port of Charleston sees throughput decline into 2021 For the coming year, the State Port Authority projections see 1.24m teu moving through Charleston, down 7% from the 1.33m... Maersk heads decarbonisation drive with new research centre Seven maritime groups will set up a research centre in Copenhagen backed by a $60m donation from the AP Moller... Iranian seafarers face US sanctions for Venezuela trade US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Iran's support for the 'authoritarian and corrupt regime in Venezuela' is unacceptable Shipping's decarbonisation efforts assessed as 'critically insufficient' Shipping has to achieve zero emissions by 2060 to be in line with the Paris Agreement goals, Climate Action Tracker...

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JUNE 25, 2020
US importers from Asia rush to NVOs amid tight capacity NC Port's Cozza to leave top spot at end of 2020 COVID-19 resets contract norms for project logistics Higher ocean rates here to stay: DHL Global Forwarding Union Pacific equipment shortage sends spot rates soaring: IMCs A.P. Møller Foundation funds new zero-carbon fuel research center

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JUNE 25, 2020
Hornbeck bankruptcy plan gets go-ahead The company's plan sees it discharge much of its debt, swap the rest for equity S&P foresees long-term weak demand for cruising Demand for Carnival Corp's cruise offerings should remain low as long as its 104 ships stay moored, the credit rating agency says Shipbreakers expect weak demolition rates in the coming quarters Low steel demand, continued yard disruptions and a large number of scrapping candidates are all pressuring recycle rates YPF declares Covid-19 force majeure on Exmar's Tango FLNG unit Belgian owner declares notice from Argentinian charterer 'unlawful' ASBA's Miami cargo conference becomes latest victim of pandemic Brokers and agents group switching to webinar, sets sights on return in 2021 Capesize prosperity may be short-term, analysts say The pandemic may disrupt Brazil's iron-ore supply, Alibra Shipping's Rebecca Galanopoulos says Qatar's Powerglobe seeks LNG carrier for 10-year Croatia charter Trader wants vessel to ship cargoes into its capacity at the upcoming Croatia LNG terminal DHT loses 12-month VLCC charter but confirms healthy spot earnings With healthy cash flows, New York-listed VLCC owner are prepaying loan installments for 2021 Dutch report into MSC Zoe box losses warns owners and masters Large beamed containerships at risk losing containers in certain conditions, Dutch Safety Board says Natasa Pilides: 'We're solving the puzzle of stranded crews' Cyprus took a lead in helping repatriate seafarers - and shipping deputy minister Natasa Pilides reveals how Tanker storage unwinding already causing port call spikes Clarksons Platou Securities calculates around 140 crude and product ships have been released back into the market since April West of England says tradition weighing down law firms in claims arena Rivals are failing to evolve, P&I club says after announcement of venture with C Solutions Stolt-Nielsen tipped for loss but future 'seems bright' Norne Securities expects weak second quarter but says even reduced chemical tanker demand is outpacing fleet expansion Tanking VLGC market begins to split on east-west lines Asia remains in the doldrums but analysts see signs of life in the US International Day of the Seafarer 'all wrong this year', say crew members Seafarers say that - now more than ever - the IMO-organised day needs to translate into tangible change Ankers set golden anniversary bench mark - 19 years early Uni-Tankers enjoys best year results since 2016 Danish operator of small tankers benefits from cost-cutting initiatives and eyes fleet expansion this year FERC takes aim at New Fortress Energy's Puerto Rico LNG terminal Wes Edens' company has questions to answer from US regulators over its third quick start-up import facility Veteran tanker broker Gerhard Dahl dies at 80 Don't wait for the low-carbon future to come to you The shipping industry needs to change its perception of how and where to find future fuels required for decarbonisation Africa Mercy departure was devastating, but this big onboard 'family' pulled together Captain says hospital ship will return ready for restrictions Mercy Ships medics and crew: the epitome of key workers Hospital ship volunteers embody this year's IMO Day of the Seafarer theme Hull fouling estimated to cost owners extra $6bn on bunkers Research from I-Tech suggest problem is responsible for at least 110m tonnes of excess carbon emissions Shipping names hammered in broad US sell-off on virus hot spots Bulker listings fare worse than tankers despite divergence in hire rates INS aims for 10% female staff target in gender balance drive UK shipowner says it is already ahead of the average, but wants to do more for diversity Pacific Carriers seeks charter rate cut from Japanese shipowners PCL proposing that shipowners agree to either cut rates to current market levels, or terminate charter contracts and take back their ships Alpha Bulker and Hsin Chien Marine sell capes as deals gather pace Big bulkers increasingly come into play as number of vessels being circulated for sale climbs to highest this year Are seafarers in crew change crisis reaping what shipping has sown? Industry's lack of political clout is a sad reflection of a past spent avoiding disclosure and taxation that has left it unseen and unheard now Maersk continues zero-carbon push with new lab named after legendary boss The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller centre will carry out research into new fuel types and technologies with Cargill and others Polarcus ship receives another stay of execution from Sovcomflot Middle East owner's seismic survey vessel being kept on charter by Russian owner into third quarter at least AP Moller Maersk picks logistics man to head Asia region Danish behemoth raids DB Schenker for new regional chief as current incumbent heads for Latin America Hafnia tanker targeted by 'suspicious craft' in Gulf of Guinea Singapore-flagged ship took evasive manoeuvres and maintained high speed to shake off suspect vessel

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JUNE 25, 2020
Maritime industry's need for digital transformation surfaces EU e-commerce regulation will bring "one of the most impactful changes." CBP makes it easier for shippers to obtain manifest data confidentiality For years, exporters and importers have been frustrated by the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection process to withhold their names and addresses in manifest...

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JUNE 25, 2020
Iran building pipeline to avoid disputed oil waterway Iran on June 25 officially started building a 1,000-km (620-mile) pipeline to avoid the disputed Strait of Hormuz for its future oil exports, state television reported. Crude climbs as strong US manufacturing data soothes demand concerns Crude prices, which had trended lower overnight, turned positive in early US trading June 25 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data. Sonatrach raises July Saharan Blend crude OSP 45 cents/b from June Algeria's Sonatrach has raised its official selling price for Saharan Blend crude for July by 45 cents/b from June. Mexico liquefaction project sanctioning timing uncertain amid permit slowdown Sempra Energy has stopped providing a target for when it expects to make a final investment decision on whether to add LNG export capabilities at the site of its Energia Costa Azul regasification terminal in Mexico. Mexico's Pemex boosts refinery output in May despite anemic demand Mexico's state-owned Pemex lifted refinery operations in May, although refined product sales fell as the coronavirus pandemic reduced demand, company data showed June 24. Crude climbs on strengthened demand case, but virus concerns linger Oil settled higher June 25 amid improved demand outlooks following stronger-than-expected US economic data. EU hydrogen aims could need Eur300 billion spend by 2030: EC draft The EU may need to invest more than Eur300 billion ($337 billion) by 2030 to develop and deploy large-scale renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, according to an unofficial draft of the European Commission's upcoming EU hydrogen strategy. US refinery capacity tops 20 million b/d in 2020 as refiners slow, defer further expansion plans The US Energy Information Administration's annual report on American refineries showed capacity topped 20 million b/d in 2020, as refiners increased their ability to run more price-advantaged domestic crude to make greater volumes of cleaner distillate and higher octane gasoline. Crude slides 5% as demand risks rise Crude futures settled sharply lower June 24 amid weakened demand outlooks and rising US crude stocks. Global gas prices teeter above record lows on virus optimism, weather Global gas prices in late June are up from record lows amid a recent but modest uptick in demand, fueled by easing virus-related lockdowns and rising summer temperatures. Sinopec's Shanghai refinery LSFO production hits record high in June The refinery in March came out with a 100-day plan to maximize its untapped potential of LSFO production. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles climb for first time in three weeks Total stockpiles were up 0.3% on the week to 30.218 million barrels as of June 22. Shanghai low sulfur bunker prices stir interest as premium to Singapore shrinks to near $3/mt The slim premium means Chinese ports could potentially attract more business from ships that usually refuel in Singapore. Pakistan to resume HSFO imports after 1 year, ahead of peak summer demand "We have been buying fuel oil from local refineries, but have not imported for a while," a PSO source said. HSFO availability in Rotterdam wavers, May Russian fuel oil output down There were just five 3.5%S FOB Rotterdam barge offers in the June 22 Platts Market on Close process.

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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

		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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