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BRIEFS

December 7, 2018

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China's state media provides more detail on Sino-US trade truce DS Norden carries out first test voyage of bio-fuelled ship CMA CGM ties up with Hong Kong's Freightos to advance digitisation Dip Shipping forwarding executives plead guilty to price-fixing SeaLand announces USDA Inspection Charge on cold cargo Hard-pressed US ports lack funds to build US Customs new facilities Georgia announces inland terminal plan to cut trucks to Atlanta Port of Rotterdam embraces IAPH-backed LNG auditing tool NYK's ship management platform to reduce duties and use big data DSV starts on new 1.1 million-square foot facility near Toronto Cathay Pacific to start Hong Kong-Seattle daily service from July UK and Canada wrap up open skies agreement ahead of Brexit October world air cargo beats September with Asia Pacific on top Nepal and Cambodia sign initial air services agreement

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
APL joins fight against wildlife trade CMA CGM & Freightos sign agreement advancing digitisation in the shipping industry Kolkata-Patna becomes India's second container cargo sector on inland waterways Vasco Maritime, Goodrich Group's NVOCC & ship owning arm, celebrates 20th Anniversary in Singapore DHL Global Trade Barometer indicates prosperous overall trade outlook for India PDP International's 'Shrinkhala' plot to benefit ex-im trade in Kolkata Repo Rate unchanged, SLR reduced Annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit 2018 in Goa today South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 seeing tremendous interest from delegates WCO meeting in Mumbai discusses best practices in different areas of cross-border trade

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"A port has to offer a vision" Five e-vehicles for final mile fleet DTC now orange through and through MSC sticks to announced BRC Crane Benelux welcomes new MD Latam Cargo connects Huntsville to Latin America New rail yard shortens truck trips Another helmsman for Battermann & Tillery Davies Turner on the move in Scotland Shipper to Teesport for five years More rolling stock for BGS Rail Air India back on Mumbai-JFK route New Turkey sales rep for Champ Cargosystems Medport tables action plan 2019 AIT Worldwide acquires Connexion World Cargo "Curiosity of the Day" Bigger hoppers boost grain transport capacity Kannur airport opening this weekend

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
DP World completes Unifeeder acquisition after EU competition green light AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion Shippers claim carriers' 2020 fuel surcharges are too costly and too early E-commerce revenue up, but traditional services bring Clipper more profit Local knowledge the key to successful final-mile delivery, says DHL Reduce empty container movements and go greener the digital way An automotive apocalypse is nigh... How one Suffolk logistics firm prepares for Brexit Cool chain firms can boost margins and reduce waste using the Internet of Things Supply chain radar: should UPS & FedEx vs Amazon Air bother air freight executives? Under the radar: the times they are a-changin' for Clipper Logistics

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Study raises concerns about Panama Canal tugboat captain fatigue Gladding-Hearn delivers new Southwest Alaska pilot boat BAE Systems San Diego shipyard wins $78.8 million Navy contract Shoreside facility will allow safe testing of LNG fuel systems Austal to build 94 m AutoExpress for Trinidad and Tobago MOU aims to position UAE as major LNG bunkering hub Crowley adds 400 new reefer containers to its fleet Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins order for 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier ClassNK Consulting partners with Carbon Trust

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Owners and yards welcome EU-South Korea subsidy talks The EU had previously notified it the World Trade Organisation that it wants to join Japan in consultations on South... LNG trio plot new 'Cool Company' fleet of 16 vessels Buoyant spot market spurs plans by Golar, Awilco and TMS joint venture to launch 16-ship LNG carrier play in the... Eastern Pacific Shipping wins green loan for srubbers on 16 ships The company has plans to install scrubbers in 15 bulk carriers and one container vessel Contships eyes further expansion of feeder fleet Greek owner has steadily acquired boxships in its first three years but negotiations with a German bank for another four... Chancellor claims Dover port needs years to be ready for no-deal Brexit The port has warned about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit, but it is sure it can service customers even... Höegh LNG charters out its largest FSRU The Hyundai Heavy Industries 170,000 cu m newbuild will be chartered out to Naturgy for 15 months before entering a... MSC recommits to IMO targets as Maersk raises emissions bar MSC says it is important that the whole industry stays focused on the IMO goals, which already require a major... Shangdong Shipping restructures amid spin-off talks Market sources say the announcement follows a failed attempt by the government-owned shipowner last year to launch an initial public... Communications duo in shipping tie-up Marine electronics experts link up for enhanced service co-operation HHLA paves way for Hamburg hyperloop A new joint venture company has been created to facilitate the hyperloop project, split 50/50 between HHLA and HTT, known... Guangzhou to give cash handouts to low-sulphur ships State subsidy scheme, which is still under government review, is expected to start from January 1, 2019 and last for... Green groups target US west coast coal exports Terminals planned for Oakland, California and Longview, Washington ONE joins rivals' bunker surcharge strategy ONE has identified adopting low-sulphur compliant hybrid oil as the 'most realistic and cost-efficient short-term solution available' Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LNG The global appetite for liquefied natural gas is rising as new demand hot spots for the clean-burning fuel are developing Viewpoint: The big picture Developing a long-term maritime strategy has evaded the US and UK for decades, but Japan has provided an object lesson... Daily Briefing Maersk throws down the gauntlet on emissions \| Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Product tankers \| Transpacific trade truce could prompt... Regulators steer clear of national bunker licensing schemes Bunker supply chain security may top the industry agenda, but it seems to have fallen through a jurisdictional crack at... Top 10 in ship finance 2018 As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best in ship... Xie appointed as CMES new chairman Capt Xie earned his stripes by starting as a seafarer and later moving to shore positions

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
CN eyes Halifax terminal stake to deepen reach Market share-hunting HMM hints at 2M renewal talks Multimillion funding gap blocks Baltimore from double-stack rail Volgo-Baltic delivers huge project cargo to Siberia refinery Adani Ennore Terminal gains ground with Maersk call Smart contracts for shipping offer shortcut to blockchain adoption

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG ink LNG carrier orders Established players among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year Seafarer unions warn tired tugboat captains could crash in Panama Canal Tug captains can work 12 hours-plus without a break, guiding neo-panamax ships through the locks, they say List of European Union approved recycling yards confirmed Turkey and US included among 26 facilities published in EU's official journal Tanker industry holds breath as Opec delays output decision Opec is expected to announce a final deal on supply cut after discussing with some Russia-led producers on Friday. Is bigger always better when you are on a ship that feels like a city? The sheer scale of the world's largest cruiseship raises questions about whether you can have too much of a good thing Low rates and capital costs rule out prospect of reefer newbuilding orders Bunkers and cost of installing scrubbers critical issues for shipowners MSFL buys ship for anonymous owner Asian interest picks up as Baltic's escrow service begins to take off Membership growth has been substantial since SGX takeover, says Asia-Pacific head Scrubbers help oil industry dispose of high-sulphur fuel Exhaust gas cleaning is a useful bridging technology until refiners invest to crack high-sulphur residues, says Andrew Mawicke of international energy brokerage Amerex Petroleum in Singapore GIEK joins forces with KfW on Quantum Pacific scrubber loan Norwegian export credit agency issues guarantee for Idan Ofer's $72m agreement and says it is the first of many potential scrubber deals Reefers' demise overstated but share of market on the slide Laskaridis Shipping-led Alpha Reefer Transport pool still profitable despite containerships tightening grip Pool ships still earning above opex despite box challenge Green groups praise Maersk's carbon-neutral plan by 2030 Sudan nets two bids for FSRU project Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector Qatar eyes up huge engine retrofit job for its Q-ship fleet Nakilat considers taking gas-fuelling route for 44 LNG carriers LNG carrier orders surge as three owners ink slots NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year Indonesian trio boost fleets as Coeclerici exits transshipment Italian company sells last seven self-unloading vessels, but management kept on with plans to expand Rebranded DTA Ship Agency expands geographically with plans to boost its workboats Singapore has become the latest focus for DTA's ship agency, technical services and offshore arm Intercargo boss makes stark warning on scrapping capacity Paris MOU could backtrack over withholding access to bulk data Hague-based organisation says it is ready to consider making exceptions to a decision to withdraw third-party access to its inspection information Japan P&I reforms Leap Forward as it looks to growth Head of Tokyo-based mutual says he is ready to take on more investment risk to expand its business Lifeboat makes its first journey for half a century Cheng buys bulker for $7.9m and scraps it for $9.3m Diamantidis adds suezmax resale to Delta Tankers fleet Expanding Greek company acquires once abandoned newbuilding at far below its current market value Secondhand product tanker market attracts investor interest Modern MR tonnage proves most popular, but larger ships may have more S&P upside Ciner signs $254m Koch suezmax deal with HHI Turkish owner makes good on plan to diversify with four-ship order Tomini takes bulker profits Dubai-based company shows itself to be a shrewd asset player as it locks in profits on two supramaxes Atlantic Bulk Carriers reveals a third ultramax on order at Imabari Coumantaros family company ups orderbook in Japan Arne Fredly tops up holding in Hunter Group Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs and two LNG carriers FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment. Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs, two LNGCs FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment. Product tanker earnings hit multi-year highs Daily rates of MRs and LRs are buoyant across the globe on strong cargo flows and spill-over effects from a strong crude. Great Eastern lines up $50m scrubber, BWTS spend First Ship Lease lines up LR2 tanker pair at Cosco yard Move continues resurgence under ownership of Greek shipowner Stathis Topouzoglou. Caspian Shipping lines up AHTS, crane vessel orders Azerbaijan owner continues fleet expansion plan with imminent Baku Shipyard deal. Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins The knowledge economy is transforming the way Navig8 does business. Instead of hoarding information in the hope of squeezing out that last extra buck, the key is transparency and honesty with clients, Gary Brocklesby and Nicolas Busch tell TW+ Varouxakis can be sued in piracy contempt of court row UK judge rules underwriter free to pursue Greek owner for $1.6m unaccounted for after hijacked bulker flouted orders to deliver cargo after release. Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way Red Funnel captain disorientated in thick fog, report finds. Nordea commits to shipping and offshore in changing world Casper von Koskull says lender looking to stay in sectors for the next century. Tidewater PSV crew safe after pirate attack Total disaster: Ireland's worst modern maritime accident TW+ looks back at the Betelgeuse explosion, as the 40th anniversary of the tragedy looms. Photography: Ian Vickery Sr Yard boss sorry for 'negative Merseyside stereotypes' jibe Golden Energy buying OSV owner GEOM Norwegian company follows vessel purchases with deal for compatriot company. Shandong Shipping mum on 'asset reorganisation' One of China's biggest shipowners has frozen trading in its stock amid recent talk of big transactions. Zvezda to import aframax parts from Korea New Russian shipyard needs foreign components for new tanker. MHI to compensate families of WWII forced labour victims Hyundai Mipo bags Knutsen LNG newbuilding double South Korean shipyard to build small-scale gas carrier for delivery by 2021. Turkey's Densan said to be shedding its last bulkers Akcal family company believed to be selling supramax pair to Greek interests ONE unveils IMO 2020 bunker surcharge strategy Japanese boxship giant expects to start using low sulphur fuels towards the end of 2019. Adnoc teams with Inpex in LNG bunkering alliance Companies initially plan to target UAE market, but with eye on Southeast Asia as well.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operates and bunkering companies. Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges. A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China. BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity Group Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company. CBP planning blockchain tests for trade compliance The agency received positive feedback from a recent use case examining NAFTA/CAFTA certificates of origin, a CBP official said Wednesday. Oakland scrap paper shipments finding new markets Executive Moves: Logistics salute, Atlas Air Worldwide

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Record-high exports take US crude stocks lower, snapping 10 weeks of builds US crude supply contracted last week, snapping 10-consectutive weeks of gains as crude exports soared to all-time highs. Maduro inks deal with Russia to boost Venezuela oil output 1 million b/d Russia will invest $5 billion to raise Venezuela's oil production by 1 million b/d under a new economic agreement, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday. Oil complex pares declines after US inventory draw Crude prices moved up from early-session lows following a bullish US inventory draw Thursday, but still closed lower day on day. OPEC ministers not yet decided on production cut figure: Falih OPEC still has unfinished business in negotiating a production accord Kuwait set to miss 2020 output capacity target Kuwaiti plans to boost its oil production capacity by 2020 may not be achieved until 2022 NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits one-year low on counter-seasonal bullish HSFO The European balance of the month hi-lo fuel oil spread has continued its bearish trend, reaching over a one-year low ARA fuel oil stocks rise 18% as arb east finally closes: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 18% or 167,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday Iraqi oil minister holds talks with Total, Lukoil on Nassiriya refinery project Iraq resumed negotiations with international oil companies on the proposed 150,000 b/d Nassiriya refinery Iran unveils budget with expectations of 1.5 million b/d crude sales at $54/b Iranian government on Thursday proposed a budget for the next Iranian year that begins March 21 based on crude sales Open interest for front-month Dec ICE middle distillates contracts gained 6% in Nov Some traders said that the rise was a natural reaction to the ongoing volatility in the physical markets. FUTURES: Crude lower on rising output survey ahead of OPEC meet A huge bear movement in global oil benchmarks has dampened market confidence in oil prices, an analyst said. D'Amico signs MR sale/leaseback with 'Japanese company' for $27 million This deal will generate net cash proceeds of $8.6 million after the repayment of the existing bank loan.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

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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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