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September 12, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Djibouti siezes shares in Doraleh Container Terminal, ignores court ruling
  • Long Beach box volume slips 1.9pc in August, but rises 9.4pc so far this year
  • Looming 0.5pc marine fuel sulphur cap to impact ship charter agreements
  • MacGregor invests in developing autonomous cranes anticipating future
  • China subsidises exporters damaged by US tariffs through tax breaks
  • Democrats say they will block Trump signing NAFTA deal without Canada
  • New headquarters set up in Hong Kong to lead MOL's NVOCC business
  • Agility turns sod on 29-hectare warehouse park in Maputo, Mozambique
  • The Freight Summit to be held at Reverie Saigon from October 9 to 12
  • Greater Arctic commercial exploitation exposes lack of infrastructure
  • Liebherr delivers four new STS cranes to APM Terminals, Gothenburg
  • Shenzhen's Uni-top freighters link Liege with Wuhan in Central China
  • Cargo flights to Kigali and Muscat launched by expanding Turkish Cargo
  • Swissport first half revenue increases 4.1pc to US$1.66 billion

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • Bahri bags 'Shipping Line of the Year - Break Bulk Operator' award at All India Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018
  • Classification of potentially hazardous cargoes being discussed at IMO
  • DG Shipping - Circular on IMO Data Collection System
  • Pradeep Kale elected President of Pune Custom House Agents' Association
  • India-Syria trade seen having potential to reach $500 m by 2020
  • North Carolina ports bracing for Hurricane Florence
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated freight service
  • Work on Agartala-Akhaura rail project commences

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Run on the reefer
  • New vehicles to counter cargo space shortage
  • SCPA reflects on "delightful" August
  • Tiger Trailers for carrying paper reels in UK
  • Independent "heavyweight" for Wascosa
  • Flykargo supports return of Jetblue's cargo business
  • Novel solution for private deliveries
  • Tank cars for molten sulphur and sulphuric acid
  • Luka Koper adjusts investments after good H1/2018
  • Management reshuffle at Frigosped
  • DB Schenker and Veikkaus ink contract logistics pact
  • United Cargo takes new cold chain system on board
  • New structure for Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
  • Spicing up airfreight in India
  • Volvo cars takes to the rails
  • CMA CGM sees steep income drop in Q2
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New gateway for Austria and Eastern Europe

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • DP World blasts Djibouti's 'blatant disregard' for international law as port spat rumbles on
  • Sovcomflot orders Aframax pair at domestic shipyard
  • RWE books capacity at Germany's first LNG terminal
  • Cargill confirms tanker quartet charter from Empire Navigation
  • Challenges multiply for the ro-ro sector
  • Whangarei Harbour to welcome fully loaded Suezmax tankers

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • UK haulage crisis tightens its grip as shippers face a delay 'double-whammy'
  • Government nationalises its stake in Djibouti port and container terminal
  • Spicejet - the low-cost carrier with big ambitions for cargo
  • Cargologicair expands management team with some new faces
  • Truck drivers wanted at Walmart - $1,500 referral bonus
  • Why European container lines are winning the reefer market share battle
  • Brian Hancock and Michael Naatz boost management team at Kansas City Southern
  • Finance expert Virginia Henkels joins Echo Global Logistics board

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • VIDEO: GEA rethinks the marine separator
  • Safe Bulkers to fit half its fleet with scrubbers
  • Chevron launches 2020 ready range of cylinder lubricants
  • VT Halter Marine books order for another Bouchard ATB
  • N-Sea Offshore at work on three-year subsea IRM contract
  • Austal to build 94 m fast ferry for Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sovcomflot orders LNG fueled Aframax duo at Russian shipyard

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • Shipping's carbon emissions have peaked, BIMCO says
    BIMCO's new research finds that greenhouse gas emissions from shipping peaked in 2008 and focus should be improving the future...
  • Trade wars could hurt shipping demand, BIMCO says
    Any escalation of the Sino-US trade spat poses a threat to underlying consumption and may make ship positioning more difficult...
  • Peter Döhle opts for Greek BWTS for fleet
    Greek manufacturer gets the nod from second major German owner after being chosen by Oldendorff Carriers earlier this year to...
  • DP World condemns Djibouti nationalisation
    DP World says arbitration proceedings to bring to an end the long-running feud with the East African country are ongoing
  • Sovcomflot orders two LNG-fuelled vessels for Rosneft charters
    Kremlin-backed deal will see Sovcomflot order the ships from the Russian yard project for Rosneft's export programme
  • Dorian continues to evaluate offer after 'multiple' meetings with BW
    After seemingly receiving no response to BW's improved offer in July, Dorian now says there have been 'multiple' meetings between...
  • BIMCO warns IMO sulphur cap will lead to bankruptcies
    BIMCO, the largest shipping association, says shipowner numbers are increasing, while broker representation is declining given the difficult shipping markets
  • Trade 'tensions' put Chinese export growth at risk
    China's export growth slowed in August despite the front-loading of US cargoes ahead of anticipated new tariffs as the US...
  • Inchcape sells freight forwarding arm
    ISS said the decision to sell was made due to the limited synergies of owning marine and freight forwarding businesses...
  • US ports close as east coast braces for Hurricane Florence
    As a state of emergency is declared in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, US authorities have announced that several...
  • Safe Bulkers moves to install scrubbers on half its fleet
    Contracts with Alfa Laval and Cosco targ retrofits for 19 vessels within 2019
  • European box lines continue to lead global reefer market
    European carriers Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM are the market leaders in containerised reefer shipping
  • China newbuild prices see slower growth amid summer break
    Price index has experienced 12 consecutive months of growth, driven by higher raw materials costs and better market sentiment in...
  • Hyundai Heavy workers plan strike action
    The unionised workers will set down their tools at Ulsan shipyard for four hours on Wednesday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • Port of Halifax expands as Eastern Canada volume outpaces West Coast
  • Higher US truck spot rates blow in ahead of hurricane
  • 'Bullish' US truck market to last well into 2019
  • Virginia truck appointment system delivers truck turns under an hour
  • Transshipment at India's ports surges after cabotage reform
  • New projects promise faster, cheaper India-Bangladesh rail
  • Slideshow: Top container lines serving US trades

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • Expanding trade frontiers with new commodities
    A new report by DNV GL forecasts biofuels, water and additive manufacturing as new trade commodities, while gas and cargo shipping is set to triple and double business by 2050.
  • Navios Containers taken off N-OTC market
    Angeliki Frangou-backed boxship owner drops from the Norwegian over-the-counter (N-OTC) market after last week's move to become listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • Top Ships enters $92.5m leaseback deal
    Athens-based tanker owner plans to sell two newbuilds to an unnamed Chinese leasing company and then charter them back for three years.
  • Stolt, chemical maker fully liable in Flaminia fire
    MSC, Conti among those cleared of blame in $280m boxship blaze that killed three.
  • North P&I Club to open New York office
    UK-based insurer's New York location will be led by Ian Duthie, who comes from Marsh P&I as senior vice president for greater New York City.
  • Bouchard orders sister tug
    New York-based tugboat owner orders articulated tug barge with option for second vessel from VT Halter Marine.
  • Norwegian confirms top accountant
    Mark Kempa hired as chief financial officer of Miami-based cruise major after serving six months in interim capacity.
  • DFDS to fit scrubbers on 12 freight ro-ros
    Danish owner will spend $47m on environmental compliance.
  • Ship caught up in arms row leaves South Africa
    Transflot's Lada receives permit to head to Lagos in Nigeria.
  • Bimco warns over trade row
    Tit for tat tariffs battle between US and China set to hit shipping markets.
  • Samsung and Zvezda form shuttle tanker JV
    Korean group to help start-up Russian yard build vessels up to 120,000 dwt.
  • Dorian LPG says it has met multiple times with BW leadership
    Takeover target says it is continuing to evaluate merger proposal and does not close doors to potential opportunities.
  • Island Offshore wins Repsol PSV extension
    Norwegian owner keeping supply ship in operation until at least November 2019.
  • Oceanteam wins cable-carrying contract
    Norwegian-listed owner seals barge deal with UK energy company.
  • Feringa staying at Team with $6m share deal
    Tanker company's CEO wins new four-year term with stock options attached.
  • Two staff killed in attack on NOC HQ
    Armed assailants storm Libyan oil company office in Tripoli, injuring another 10 employees.
  • SCF orders LNG-fuelled aframaxes backed by 20-year charters
    Russian owner signs with Rosneft for more 'Green Funnel' tankers at new Zvezda yard.
  • Sergey Frank hails new propulsion systems training centre
    Sovcomflot CEO says Vladivostok facility will provide much-needed crew expertise for Arctic operations.
  • Austal clinches ferry deal from Trinidad
    Australian yard confirms talks near conclusion after Caribbean prime minister reveals order.
  • Tanker owners could cash in before Iranian window closes
    Rates may jump as US deadline over crude shipments approaches.
  • Glencore fails in appeal against Navig8 tanker claim
    UK court of appeal rules trader must indemnify pool operator against legal action from Societe Generale in LOI row.
  • Asia ship robberies inch up in first eight months
    Fredriksen bulker among those ships targeted by robbers in August, says ReCAAP report.
  • Hyundai staff set to strike in support of offshore colleagues
    Group expects ruling from labor relations commission over introduction of unpaid leave for idle workers.
  • Enterprise to boost Houston LPG export capacity
    US-listed terminal and pipeline operator will now be able to handle 21m barrels per month.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  • OPEC oil output to average 32.35 mil b/d in 2018, 32.20 mil b/d in 2019: EIA
  • Shell warns UK against 'no-deal' Brexit
    Company said "no-deal" would significantly raise costs in the North Sea.
  • Chevron Marine to launch 2020 compatible lubricants in 2019
    Lubricants would help marine engines handle the lighter fuels used post-2020.
  • Turkey's Tupras refineries helping re-balance gasoline, FO markets
    Fuel oil exports have helped supply the Mediterranean bunker market.
  • UK's Fawley mulls investing in diesel unit; final decision in H1 2019
    IMO 2020 sulfur cap potential reason for new unit
  • Pace of fuel oil arbitrage east from ARA steps up
    Europe-Singapore fuel oil arb still lagging behind typical volumes.
  • Asian middle distillates gain momentum in September on firm demand
    Traders said sentiment remained bullish amid tighter supply and steady demand.
  • REFINERY NEWS: China's Sinopec Guangzhou cracks Murban to lift light ends yield
    "The margins of light ends are now better than that of heavy ends, which encouraged us to adjust the product structure," a source said.
  • INTERVIEW: Oman in talks with Asian partners for oil storage
    "Two or three Asian countries are already interested [and] visited the location a couple of times," Hilal al-Kharusi, MD OOC said.
  • Russia, US energy ministers to talk meet in Moscow Sept 13
    Cooperation between the two countries regarding energy policy among discussion topics.
  • Asia bunkering industry preparing for sulfur deadline
    Shipping companies still weighing their options with less than two years before the sulfur change.
  • Malaysia fuel oil, gasoil, naphtha output falls on year in July
    Fuel oil production down 18% from July 2017.
  • Premiums for ships loading from Iran to rise as US sanctions loom
    US sanctions on Iran will return on November 4.
  • Star Bulk Carriers opts for scrubbers to comply with IMO 2020 rule
    The company has secured debt financing to finance its scrubbers installation ahead of 2020.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on lower US rig count, Iran tension
    Market participants will be watching US inventory data and OPEC's Monthly Oil Market Report that are due for release Wednesday.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
ACCIDENTS
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
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