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BRIEFS

November 30, 2018

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China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) World's first iVLOC delivered Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China Paradip Port working towards new high Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

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Optimistically into next year Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk SOL adds call to another Finnish port Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland Logistics for toys Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus Goodman acquires UK site for logistics New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines Giving birth to giant tanker fleet "Curiosity of the Day" Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet GS Group supplying Posten Norge Paris Vatry banking on international experience Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next? DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon MJP books first order for new X series waterjets MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO This time, it's different? The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019 Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018 Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow US ports call for more multimodal funding Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next... Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up Viewpoint: Smoke signals An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes Daily Briefing Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners \| Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit \| Maersk... Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement. Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020 Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87 Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme. NCL owners selling stock worth $962m Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes. Gibraltar set to start LNG imports Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities. Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says. Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers? German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector. Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge. Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025 Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway Meet the world's first 'iVLOC' Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot. Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service. ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe. Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard. Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker HMM: we will fill mega-containerships Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share. Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC. Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB. Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute. Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages. Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry' Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary Crowley says restructuring essential to compete Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020 Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said. Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018 There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said. Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said. UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year. Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said. Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders. Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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