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August 24, 2018

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Zim in the red for US$33m in Q2 despite more sales Singamas posts US$2.1m H1 loss due to higher costs and currency appreciation Maersk beats Cosco in race to use Arctic route for container run Genoa port may see 2018 cargo volumes drop 10pc due to bridge collapse Rep Duncan Hunter, wife indicted for alleged misuse of campaign funds Prince Rupert reaps benefits from quicker access to N American midwest CP moves 1pc more Canadian grain in 2017-18 crop year to reach 25.8m tonnes AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers 500 aircraft engines from January-August Plans to get Nippon Cargo carriers back to service Smiths Detection offers effective lithium battery detection

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Zim posts increased revenues & throughput in Q2 Exemption of BCD & IGST on goods imported for donation for relief & rehabilitation of the people of Kerala affected by the floods up to 31.12.2018 Exports from SEZs up 30 pc in July NSIGT handles 115 mt, the heaviest single lift parcel at JN Port National Logistics Portal to bring all on one platform NTC sends first consignment of flood relief materials to Kerala Mukesh Kumar, VC & CEO of GMB, to grace MALA 2018 in Mumbai on Aug. 31

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By rail and road Shipping remains flexible A trans-Caspian addition Field trial for HGVS with retrofitted e-drive Acting security director takes Polb helm Yusen UK expands e-commerce operations Pruning back railcar repair network H1/2018 upswing at port of Gothenburg Emirates Skycargo cares for pets Descartes acquires Pinpoint Zim: higher box volumes and higher losses Railroad debuts logistics centre Oklahoma City Astana welcomes YTO's first international service Rhenus enlarges footprint down under «Curiosity of the day» New trio for Milestone in Missouri New digital booking platform Hamburg struggling with container throughput 15 days for metal train from Kazakhstan to Turkey ABC - heavylift skills in great demand

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Calls for Beijing to rethink its approach on Belt and Road Sinopec taps Zhejiang Energy Group for fourth LNG terminal Piracy fears grow over missing chemical tanker Pantelena MSC box ships funded by CMB Financial Leasing and Doun Kisen

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Worried business chiefs claim Trump trade tariffs are damaging the US economy Zim follows Q2 loss-making trend, joining box rivals in sea of red ink Anxious Hamburg lags further behind rival ports as it waits for a deeper Elbe Why ports are crucial to Britain's future Unifeeder moves paper off the roads

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Hunter suspended from committee assignments Vidalia Dock towboat repowered with Mitsubishi engines Hybrid propulsion delivers environmental benefits Training offers hands-on experience with LNG-fueled ships

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Odfjell's net results hit by terminal sale Bergen-based company says Chinese tariffs on US chemicals will not have much negative impact on seaborne trade volumes Britain will clear truck freight inland after no-deal Brexit, ports sources believe The publication of a series of technical notes, which Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has termed 'practical and proportionate' advice in... Navios reduces net loss Chief executive says her company is now seeing the positive effects of a healthier charter market Europe's key ports issue 'no-deal' Brexit warning The two ports fear fresh produce trade will be particularly hit when customs checks and tariffs kick in in the... Golar LNG eyes solid free cashflow in two to three years Golar LNG expects a supply-demand gap of 50m tonnes per year by 2025 Will China's tariffs hit Trump or dry bulk shipping? US-China dry bulk trade plays a small role in the overall picture, but cargo flows are still set to be... Throughput figures show pressures on European box ports Hamburg and Gothenburg port figures fail to deliver growth Britain to 'drop port import checks' in event of no deal Brexit Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called 'practical and proportionate' advice in case the UK leaves the... Euronav sells 20-year-old suezmax amid fleet renewal World's largest crude carrier has been selling 20-year-old suezmaxes while taking delivery of four newbuilding vessels this year BW Tankers says chief executive Revsbech has left 'amicably' Carsten Mortensen is BW Tankers' acting chief executive Maersk vessel records 'highest load' Mumbai Maersk has loaded 19,038 teu to set a world record in loading the highest number of containers, according to... Cascading opens new trade lanes for mid-range containerships Former Asia-Europe workhorses are now being farmed out to regional trades Tanker upside expected Tanker deliveries so far this year trail 2017's figure, while scrapping has increased, according to Clarksons data Sunrui wins more ballast water treatment system orders Orders come after Sunrui struck a deal to fit its BWTS to 89 vessels run by NYK Höegh LNG sees second quarter profit plunge Update: Höegh Partners, the MLP unit, however generates the highest quarterly segment Ebitda and distributable cashflow achieved since its launch during... Daily Briefing Tanker players brace for Sino-US trade war \| Cargo rollovers cause chaos on transpacific \| Moral exhortation will not bring... CSIC appoints successor of detained general manager The appointment follows CSSC's earlier designation of CSIC's previous deputy general manager Yang Jincheng as its new general manager

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AUGUST 23, 2018
ELD rules stoke NY-NJ chassis ownership, leasing Proposed US truck regulatory relief would help shippers China advised to take new approach to Belt and Road Alliance shift sets up Hamburg port for return to growth Blockchain primed to reduce shippers' paper costs Container shipping dysfunction delivers US peak season chaos

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Saudi-led military coalition foils Houthi attacks Yemen's Houthi militia were targeting commercial vessels with explosives-laden speedboats. Golar provides limited FLNG project updates US-listed LNG carrier says four of Hilli Episeyo production trains online but discloses contracts for only two units, according to a Cowen analyst. Odfjell widens loss amid impairment, taxes Norwegian chemical tanker owner sees revenue slip as market remains weak. Anker and Nergaard sell as Kames grows Clarksons stake Two former RS Platou shareholders reduce stakes while long-term shareholder has added to its holding in shipbroking giant. OSG's Norton talks up US-flag opportunities for HMD newbuildings Despite questions about the future of Israeli fuel contract, Jones Act operator embraces the benefits of early delivery and compliance with IMO Tier-III rules Petrogress posts weaker profit in delayed filing Greek tanker owner down on key metrics and suffering from anaemic share price Zhejiang Shipbuilding set to become luxury flats Record year for Oslo Shipbrokers in face of tough competition Established Norwegian broker had a strong 2017 Wan Hai goes to China and Japan for feeder boxships Taiwanese line splits order to renew fleet between Japan Marine United and Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding XT Shipping adds to feeder boxship tally at HMD Israeli-based owner lifts total order at yard to six units Flow of contaminated bunkers puts focus on testing practices Recent bunker contamination scandals in Singapore and the US Gulf should focus the sector's attention on ensuring a more rigorous testing regime, and clear contracts between those involved, write Toby Stephens and Paul Dean from law firm HFW CMB to roll out trial of hydrogen as shipping's fuel of the future Alexander Saverys-led shipowner to use fuel for bulker and boxship testing as early as next year OOCL shows hand on next generation of containerships Cosco-controlled company is opting for low-sulphur fuel oil but making its ships LNG-ready as it ducks scrubber solution Delphis keeps its faith in midsize boxships with panamax purchase CMB's containership division acquires another German vessel as it takes the view that low prices mean the ships have legs for a few years Historic Shanghai Shipyard to close as pressures take a toll China's oldest shipbuilder's 156-year existence will soon be consigned to the history books as it becomes the latest facility to give in to commercial and environmental strains Pioneering US LNG bunker barge to go live next month Second Dynagas Arc4 vessel secures approval to use NSR Jovo expands its fleet with old and new tonnage deals LNG carrier orderbook nudges towards 40 ships Celsius newbuildings ordered charter-free Jeppe Jensen returns to the business with eco-vessels in his third encounter with LNG Sinokor sends two LNG carriers for scrap Shipowner helps year's LNG vessel scrap total grow to 'record-breaking' five ships, with four months of the year still to run OH Meling confident of weathering debt storm Norwegian tanker and offshore owner in negotiations with lender over loan repayments Petro Sun Darya fights to regain control of anchor-handler OSVs chalk up another month with more rigs Loss of a single offshore drilling rig in July offset by 22 units returning to work History repeating itself provides evidence of offshore revival Analyst says strong market upswing imminent after key 1980 downturn events repeated China's scrap import ban dredges up some gruesome consequences A new policy has shut down China's shiprecycling industry and has breakers chasing a new base. But the nation is starved of scrap steel and will get it where it can - even from sunken warships Turkish shiprecycler confident of joining EU list of approved yards Leyal says it meets the European Union's technical standards but politics may affect its approval bid Bunker industry is caught between legal rock and hard place Auditor says oil-spill fund in sound financial health Global pollution fund convention gets the thumbs up even as Prestige compensation claims see cash in hand dip below £100m Euronav to trial low-sulphur fuel oil on tanker Company chief executive Paddy Rodgers still wants clarity on fuel volumes in order to better estimate pricing Parakou sells final MR tanker in STX series BP takes Chinese-owned VLCC on one-year charter Tanker giant China VLCC aims to gain more global trading experience Enesel inks scrubber-ready aframax tankers Newbuildings mark another stage in Greek shipowners' fleet-renewal plans Greek supramax to be auctioned in Singapore Ebe Maritime reveals newbuild tally as ultramaxes emerge Basile Aloy-led shipowner is sitting pretty after buying six bulkers at the bottom of the market Viet Thuan moves into handymax sector 'Crazy' pricing and strong results put StealthGas back on screen for investors Chief executive says huge void between fleet value and market cap opens door for bargain hunters. Five cargoships grounded by storm Crew safe after vessels forced ashore at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. American Shipping sees lower profit Jones Act tanker owner's revenue remains flat amid seasonal slowdown in the spot market. Fire-ravaged Maersk Honam will cost more than $30m to rebuild Massive reconstruction job lined up for the hull of Maersk Line's ultra large containership Maersk Tankers and Klaveness Digital form new alliance New partners say they will be able to develop and launch products much more quickly now. Golar LNG says rates to double in third quarter Owner optimistic due to ship shortage, despite loss widening in first six months. Navios Maritime Holdings adds to fleet renewal efforts New York-listed owner reveals fresh ins and outs in long-running fleet upgrade. Bibby Line's Cheshire declared a total loss Fire in fertiliser cargo caused so much damage that cost-effective repairs could not be carried out Hoegh LNG stock ticks down after mixed second quarter Shares dip as expected as contract cancellations, a new time charter and financing progress all come to light. Precious bulker cleared over fatal clash Khalid Hashim says Mayuree Naree not involved in trawler collision off India. Borr Drilling sees revenue climb as rigs get to work Ocean Yield stretches OSV deal SolstadFarstad eyes further mergers and ship sales OSV giant taking action as liquidity shrinks amid second quarter loss. Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC Newbuildings placed under Riga owner's management as its expansion continues. BW Tankers chief executive Tina Revsbech departs "Amicable" exit comes with company in merger talks with Hafnia Tankers. Reach Subsea back in black as revenue rises Norwegian OSV company says activity has increased through second quarter. Japan brings in first Yemeni crude since 2015 Samos Steamship aframax ships Masila cargo for JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy. Euronav books $9m profit from scrapping suezmax US-listed tanker giant confirms disposal of last 1990s-built million-barrel tanker. SOC sale lifts Siem Offshore profit to $90m OSV company boosted by offloading subsidiary to Subsea 7. Hoegh LNG sees weaker second quarter profit But Oslo-listed FSRU specialist says there are "many business opportunities", especially in Asia. EGAT looks to break Thailand's LNG import monopoly Power company seeking up to 1.5mtpa of gas in move that would liberalize country's supply. Dof Subsea slips deeper into the red Norwegian owner quadruples its second quarter deficit in a 'challenging market.' Sinanju Tankers steams ahead in a sea of uncertainty Singapore's Sinanju Tankers says the multitude of fuel types that ships will burn after the 2020 sulphur cap kicks in will make life far more complicated for bunker tanker operators Hedge fund backs away from Overseas Shipholding Major shareholder Paulson & Co sells almost 2.7m shares of the Jones Act tanker owner. Teekay LNG Partners issues $101m bond New York-listed LNG carrier owner expects to use proceeds to refinance existing debt or for general partnership purposes. Nordic Shipholding widens half-year loss Danish product tanker owner faces risk of breaching loan covenants.

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AUGUST 23, 2018
CargoX 'smart' bill of lading aces test CargoX has successfully completed the first real shipment using the start-up's blockchain-backed "smart" bill of lading and will now make the solution commercially available, the company said in a statement. Few support more tariffs The vast majority of companies and associations argued against a proposed $200 billion worth of tariffs in 2017 import value on products from China during testimony before an interagency government panel late Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. But a handful of manufacturers, including several in the metals sector, advocated for the Trump administration to either maintain or expand the proposed Section 301 tariffs list, which would be the third tranche of Section 301 tariff... MSC leasing SeaCube containers Mediterranean Shipping Company will lease 2,000 containers from SeaCube Containers that are chilled by Carrier Transicold ' s innovative, natural refrigerant-based NaturaLINE refrigeration system. Ex-Im Bank nomination advances The Senate Banking Committee unanimously voted to advance President Trump's nomination of Kimberly Reed for a full Senate vote to serve as the next president of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Truck volumes continue 'robust' growth Domestic truck tonnage climbed 1.9 percent in July compared with the previous month after a revised 0.5 percent decline in June, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. Global automakers unite to fight tariffs Several major automobile manufacturing and parts associations have formed a coalition with the sole purpose of opposing tariffs on imports of vehicles and parts to the United States. How to navigate peak season crunch Join experts from BNSF Railway, Alliance Shippers Inc. and FreightWaves at 2 p.m. ET Thursday as American Shipper brings you "Navigating New Realities: Peak Shipping Season Intermodal Outlook," a webinar you can't afford to miss. Maersk boosts use of NYSHEX The New York Shipping Exchange said Maersk began using it to sell space on transpacific eastbound sailings this week. Maritime shipping emissions decline Carbon dioxide emissions from maritime cargo shipping continued to decline last year, according to a recent report from nonprofit organization BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group. Georgia gains inland port The Appalachian Regional Port officially opened in northwest Georgia's Murray County on Wednesday. The inland port is operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and served by Class I railway CSX, which provides a direct, 388-mile route to and from the deepwater Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal. Exports to Iran net prison time A 38-year-old Canadian national was sentenced this week in a U.S. District Court in Seattle to three-and-a-half years in jail for conspiring to illegally export U.S.-made technologies to Iran. Contanda bulking up Houston presence Contanda Terminals LLC, a provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services in North America, plans to build a storage terminal on its property along the Houston Ship Channel to support its expansion into the petrochemical and hydrocarbon storage markets. Descartes picks up PinPoint Descartes Systems Group has acquired PinPoint, an Ontario, Canada-based GPS fleet tracking and mobile workforce management provider. project44 builds out leadership team On Thursday project44 announced the appointment of what it called "four crucial hires" for the transportation and logistics technology provider. PS Logistics buys D. Mosley Trucking PS Logistics has acquired the trucking assets of Lawty, Fla.-based D. Mosley Trucking and DMT Logistics Services. Logistics group mobilizing for Hurricane Lane The Port of Honolulu and its terminal operations have been closed since Wednesday afternoon as a powerful hurricane is barreling down on the Hawaiian islands, and logistics firms from across the country are being asked to prepare to lend a hand if the storm causes damage.

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AUGUST 23, 2018
China's CNOOC to boost spending in H2 on exploration, development China's CNOOC Ltd. plans to increase spending in the second half of 2018 by more than double its capital expenditure Total declares breakdown in North Sea strike talks Talks between Total and the Unite trade union behind repeated strikes in the North Sea broke down Thursday Saudi energy minister denies report on cancelled Aramco IPO Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih denied a media report Thursday that the kingdom had cancelled a planned initial public offering of state oil company Saudi Aramco Uncertain market outlook keeps Aramco IPO waiting Saudi Arabia says it is still searching for the best market conditions to float shares of its state-owned oil giant Aramco NGO Clean Arctic Alliance questions Maersk on Arctic shipping fuel As the use of heavy fuel oil to power a vessel causes pollution and carries the risk of an oil spill. CargoX's blockchain-based smart bill of lading has first successful trial At $15, the cost of such a safe electronic bill of lading was a mere fraction of the estimated usual price for a paper document. China imposes 25% tariffs on US oil products The latest tariffs come in the midst of trade talks between the US and China on Wednesday-Thursday in Washington External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Shell conducts trials for new 0.5% sulfur marine fuel oil "We're giving customers an opportunity to test the new fuel to become more familiar with how the fuel performs in their vessels," Williams said. European fuel oil backwardation supported by 10% on-year fall in Russian exports As supply reduces over the next two years and demand doesn't drop off until 2020 fuel will get tighter, a trader said. Panamax ARA-USGC route sees rates hit eight-month high Panamax freight rates out of UK Continent hit an eight-month high due to very limited vessel availability for early September dates FUTURES: Crude stable to lower amid mild profit-taking "The fall was driven by a fall in imports, which slid the most in six weeks to 7.52 million b/d," ANZ analysts said in a note.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

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

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

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