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December 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach terminal has no shortage of suitors
  • 10pc of boxships fleet have scrubbers, which have been sold out
  • SCPA wins US$25m federal grant to expand Inland Port Greer
  • South Asia Gateway Terminals sets new record in 2018 breaching 2m TEU
  • APM Terminals Mumbai handles record 2m TEU in 2018
  • Asia-Europe overland transport rises in popularity
  • Keep flying post Brexit: UK Transport minister says
  • Shanghai Pudong implements IATA's dangerous goods processing system
  • Alibaba's logistics arm turns to Volga-Dnepr's freighter fleet for air capacity
  • UK's East Midlands Airport due to handle 1m packages per night before Xmas

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Ministry of Shipping gives a positive year-end review - V
  • Old-school approach to identifying problems advocated
  • PSA & Ocean Network Express launch joint venture container terminal in Singapore
  • Deputy Chairman Alok Singh given fond farewell on his repatriation from DPT
  • Economic significance of Rotterdam port shown to be twice as high as previously calculated
  • JNPT organises training programme on engineering & procurement
  • Paradip Port communiqué for vessels
  • Performance of Major Ports improves in key parameters
  • Port call optimisation takes another step forward
  • Govt asks sugar mills to adhere to export quotas
  • Govt mulling setting up trade promotion bodies in 15 countries to promote export from MSMEs
  • Marginal export growth attributed to high base effect
  • Shippers, LSPs & other stakeholders gear up for Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2019 on Jan. 4 in Gandhidham

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Early presents

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Container shipping industry calls for five-year extension to block exemption regulation
  • ATSG buys 20 more 767s as Amazon Air plans expansion - despite shareholder concerns
  • Charter market ends 2018 on a gloomy note but hopes for low-sulphur silver lining next year
  • Flowerbox pilot boosts efficiencies as shippers hit with "dramatic" rise in Kenyan air freight costs
  • UK supply chains set to lose 20% of workforce if there is a no-deal Brexit
  • 'Operation Brock' plans to keep freight moving at Dover if there is no Brexit deal
  • European airlines call for tougher laws and enforcement for drones

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Shell in 50/50 JV to develop New Jersey offshore wind lease area
  • ABS introduces remote surveys
  • Nichols Brothers wins order for two high speed passenger-only ferries
  • Crowley names Parker Harrison SVP procurement and risk management
  • Boston Ship Repair wins $10.9 million Navy contract
  • J-ENG wins first order for engine with Low Pressure EGR system
  • Turkey's Tersan Shipyard boosts its dry dock capacity

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Golden Ocean authorises $54m in share buybacks
    The stock's rapid decline in the past three months offers attractive valuations
  • Optimisation will be the focus for 2019
    The Lloyd's List 2019 Outlook webinar has identified the need to push on with optimisation across shipping in the face of a...
  • Maersk moves Immingham-based operations to Hull
    From early in the new year the Hull container terminal will provide the short-sea service that currently operates out of...
  • Box shipping faces turbulent start to new year
    Volatile bunker costs, low-sulphur rules, trade wars and Brexit offer uncertain outlook for containership operators in 2019
  • Calls for EU to extend consortia block exemption rule
    Submissions claim VSAs are still competitive despite consolidation and that exemption sets out clear rules that allow efficient transport and...
  • ONE agrees Singapore terminal deal with PSA
    Joint venture will see ONE utilise four deepwater berths at Pajir Panjang terminal with an operating capacity of 4m teu...
  • Greeks lead the league in secondhand deals
    Numbers three, four and five are Norway, the US and South Korea
  • Viewpoint: Distraction dangers
    In the same way that car users face penalties, it is time that shipping clamped down on the dangerous use...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greeks head 2018's LNG order binge | 2M alliance revamps Asia-Europe network | Iran fuels boxship idle fleet
  • US energy department reporting rule change streamlines LNG export process
    US Energy Secretary Rick Perry said the change would enable US exporters to get their LNG to market faster
  • Par Pacific Holdings banks on differentials ahead of IMO 2020
    Par Pacific sees its logistics acquisitions as key to its success
  • Indonesia CPO exports get boost from levy relief
    Domestic freight rates have risen however as biofuel use mandate drives local demand for CPO

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • India softens digital container portal use requirement
  • Expansion sets Veracruz port for growth
  • Extended port gates come slowly to North America
  • Exports offer darkening Brazil container outlook hope
  • Virginia port's faster truck system comes with cost
  • Low inventories drive emergency air cargo
  • ONE extends Singapore footprint via PSA pact
  • Container lines make case for EU consortia exemption

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • Piracy continues decline, but Gulf of Guinea raises concerns
    The shipping industry and world governments helped quell piracy in East Africa, but on the other side of the continent things are quite a bit different
  • The year of mergers, Trump's trade war and scrubber mania
    It has been 12 months of money chasing consolidation deals, Wall Street investors remaining aloof, and the IMO finally facing up to sulphur and carbon
  • Fredriksen turns focus to plan succession strategy and mergers
    Norwegian shipping tycoon is working to organise his group of companies for his daughters as he celebrates Christmas in the UK capital for the first time in 50 years
  • Minsheng to sell portfolio of financial leasing vessels
    Chinese lessor is circulating a swathe of its ship-finance fleet to raise funds to buy trading vessels
  • Offen's Conti Group takeover is performing 'a bit better than our expectations'
  • Putin honours Zybko for work on Yamal LNG's Arc7 flagship
  • Dynagas Arc7 turns back to shipyard on maiden voyage
  • LNG shipowners set to home in on yard options as year ends
    Market commentators puzzle over 2018 newbuilding tally as decisions loom for those sitting on slots
  • Chinese tankers involved in STS transfers of Iranian crude and LPG
    Several VLCCs and VLGCs have completed STS transfers in South East Asia and the Middle East in the past few weeks, which Kpler claims is Iran's latest strategy to get around US sanctions
  • Gazprom Neft signs up to first small-scale LNG carrier
    Ice-class newbuilding inked with Singapore shipyard for upcoming Russian export project
  • Norwegian trio leads pack for Toisa subsea newbuild pair
    Kristian Siem, the Saevik family and Rem Offshore are going head-to-head for Chinese-built vessels that are up for grabs after the Greek shipowner's bankruptcy
  • Scientists weigh up potential impact of exhaust gas scrubbers
    Marine biologists are calling for more research into the effects of heavy metals from IMO 2020 devices on sea life
  • Scrubber backers claim 'no measurable harm' to oceans
    But Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association says it 'welcomes dialogue and evaluation based on science and evidence'
  • Trafigura seeks exposure to rising freight market
    Trading giant plans to time charter scrubber-ready tankers, but will also maintain its position as a major spot charterer and is open to contracts of affreightment
  • Trafigura's tanker newbuilding payload set to land in Q1
  • Charterers deploy product tankers in face of fuel glut
    Nearly a dozen vessels have been used as floating storage in East Asia due to weak diesel demand in China
  • Aksoy poised for profit on supramax bulker sale
  • Niovis buys resales and sells veteran bulkers to renew fleet
  • Diana Shipping extends tender offer for Bush mourning
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner looks to grab 4.2 million shares at $3.60 each.
  • Carnival meets Wall Street consensus on higher revenue
    Arnold Donald-led company hits full-year revenue record, 2019 bookings ahead of last year's results so far.
  • Clarksons gives Maersk Line slow steaming thumbs up
  • Amendments to Global Ship Lease debt buyback approved
    Boxship owner sought bondholder consent to change dividend guidelines and affirm GSL control in light of proposed merger with Poseidon Containers.
  • CEO Helmut Ponath's son takes over at Reederei NSB
    German group completes transformation from shipmanager with executive succession plan.
  • Four ice-class boxships fetch $30m
    A flurry of year-end containership sales caps a busy year
  • Topaz fixes subsea newbuild for wind farm work
    Middle East owner charters out Topaz Tangaroa in North Sea renewables sector.
  • Ocean Yield in charter standstill deal with Solstad
    Rokke company giving OSV giant time to work on restructuring.
  • Taiwan Navigation unveils bulker newbuilding projects
    Taipei-based owner plans to return to Japan to book up to four 80,000-dwt bulkers and install scrubbers on two newbuilding units.
  • ICBC Leasing sells two Pacific Gas VLGCs
  • Final Prestige ruling: Spain to be paid $1.7bn
    Supreme court hands down definitive verdict in controversial tanker spill compensation case involving London Club and vessel's captain.
  • Old Chandris shop resurfaces with ex-Toisa kamsarmax
    Dominion International emerges as manager of last Toisa ship unaccounted for
  • Diamantis Lemos torches 15-year-old tanker pair
    Hudong Zhonghua-built panamax sisterships sold to cash buyers
  • Monjasa brings in UBAF as it targets Aden supplies
    Danish bunker and tanker group sees opportunities in improved security situation.
  • Greek owner fails in Alkyon bulker arrest appeal
    UK court turns down bid by Stallion Eight Shipping in bitter row over security provisions with NatWest.
  • Mystery owner taking over Pacific Radiance
    Restructuring Singapore OSV owner merging with investor controlling $180m of assets.
  • ONE teams with PSA to run Singapore terminal
  • Palmali to fight Russian bankruptcy ruling
    Owner Mubariz Mansimov vows to contest Sberbank taking over its tanker fleet after court decision.
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again for BW LPG shares
  • Sohmen-Pao strikes again for BW LPG shares
  • Repaired tanker suffers second fire off US
    Amber Bay hit by blaze two months after incident in October.
  • Gibson chief Richardson reflects on 'first 125 years' of shipbroker
    Strong leaders recognised for steering company through its many highs and lows
  • Golden Ocean follows bond deal with $54m share buyback
  • Pirates release 11 crew from Dohle boxship
  • Samsung inks fourth LNG carrier newbuilding in December
    Korean shipbuilder adds $186m ship, bringing orders to $5.7bn this year.
  • Nomura upgrades Mitsui OSK Lines to 'buy'
    Bank says stock is undervalued, and that the worst of the losses at ONE are behind it.
  • Noble Group finally completes $3.5bn restructuring
    Existing chairman to stay on until replacement can be found for new unlisted company.
  • VIDEO: general cargo vessel runs aground near Bosphorus
    Turkish naval forces and salvage tug Nene Hatun said to have participated in rescue effort.
  • Prima Marine in the market for secondhand VLCCs
    Thai owner believes IMO 2020 introduction will lead to increased demand for floating storage.
  • Pittas family shuffles EuroDry shares
    Shares for Euroseas spin-off moved into separate fund for "cleaner" accounting structure, according to company official.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • WTO panel to review Russia retaliatory duties on U.S.
    The action during Tuesday's Dispute Settlement Body meeting came amid a tense WTO Trade Policy Review of the U.S., which took place Monday and Wednesday.
  • Concerns aired over West Coast container dwell time
    Agricultural exporters concerned about shift to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
  • Industry urges Europe to extend antitrust protection
    The World Shipping Council and three other shipowner groups tell the European Commission consortia block exemption for liner shipping should be extended.
  • DOE halting 'end use' reporting policy for LNG exports
    The department's Office of Fossil Energy is reverting to a policy of requiring authorized exporters to report where liquefied natural gas or natural gas was delivered.
  • Commentary: China's volatile export market
    If the trade war continues, both China and the United States will face economic challenges.
  • USTR officially postpones tariff hike on Chinese goods
    The Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion of Chinese goods had been set to increase to 25 percent at the beginning of the new year.
  • OFAC set to drop sanctions against Russian firms
    En+ Group, UC Rusal and EuroSibEnergo reportedly have committed to sever Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's controlling interests in their operations.
  • Supply chain software pioneer stepping down
  • Executive Moves: Bays, ports and brokers
  • Crowley welcomes second LNG-powered ConRo ship
  • PSA, ONE launching joint venture container terminal
  • Executive Moves: AgTC, Crowley, Dunavant
  • FMCSA declares Arkansas truck driver imminent hazard
  • MOL inspects coal carrier with aerial drones

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Oil prices retreat amid broad market selloff
    Crude futures stepped lower Thursday as steep declines in equity markets exacerbated concerns that a flagging global economy could reduce oil demand growth in 2019.
  • US shale fueling oil market volatility: IEA's Birol
    The increasing role of US production means there is no end in sight to global oil market volatility, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said Thursday.
  • After months of record Bakken oil output, dip expected next month
    Record-breaking North Dakota oil production is expected to level off early next year, but the output peak could still be years away, state regulators and analysts said.
  • Mumbai-Colombo bunker fuel price spread widens to 15-month high on ample supply
    The price spread between Mumbai and Colombo delivered 380 CST bunker fuel widened to a 15-month high of $35/mt Thursday.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Stocks fall 1.8% on week, led by light distillates
    Refined product stocks at the Port of Fujairah in the UAE declined 1.8% to 17.419 million barrels in the week to Monday.

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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 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.
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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