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March 1, 2019

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AmCham China: Member firms back US tariffs for now Panalpina consolidated profit up 31pc to US$75.9 million, sales up 9pc Kuehne + Nagel profit up 4.3pc to US$774.1 million as sales rise 11.7pc CEVA 2018 profit slips 7.1pc to US$260 million but sales rise 5.2pc Republican Alaska governor dismisses climate change bureaucracy Kenya ports see 50,000 TEUers ahead as digitisation is introduced MSC levies bunker surcharge from Down Under to US ports April 1 DP World signs mega order with Kalmar for Ecuadorian terminal Trucking lobby protests proposed heavier loads on US highways DRC to expand Congo Matadi river port to increase box volume Sydney ferry fatality highlights need for wastewater treatment Houston Amazon-Atlas crash sparks air cargo safety concerns ABC starts twice-weekly Moscow-Dhaka freighter service UPS expands capacity on Hong Kong to Europe hub in Cologne

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Allcargo Logistics celebrating 25 glorious years Cargo Tracking Note for imports into Senegal Federal Structure, TFA & capacity utilisation should be focused in Logistics Policy: FFFAI MOL certified as 2019's White 500 for outstanding health & productivity management RCL's total liftings from the two core businesses up in 2018 DP World Mundra registers highest berth productivity

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Brazilian presence in the USA Takeover promotes tank business across eastern USA Swiss alliance for global airfreight continues Two truckstops in UK can be booked in advance Fiege stores, packs and ships for fittings manufacturer Amazon joins German Transport Forum Inland port of Passau gearing up Planet Mark certification for Yusen's new site Maritime chooses Midlands Gateway as rail HQ Seat on Confitarma board for Cesare d'Amico Zim scoops up international shopping platform IAG Cargo's results boosted by pharma business Shipping line introduces rail transfer in the USA "Curiosity of the Day" Kerry appoints manager for Spain and Portugal Panalpina betters bottom line Drewry sees hope for post-Brexit Dover MAB Kargo selects M&C as GSA in Australia

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Panalpina reports mixed results and now eyes a push for growth via new portal More empty containers going to Asia than loaded ones as tariff effect lingers FedEx introduces its own robot solution for last-mile deliveries Another year of double-digit growth for ATSG, but revenue loses some height IAG Cargo revenue rises in 'a notable year' that also saw a dip in volumes Interview: reduced airport costs and more intra-Africa trade the key for KQ CommerceHub appoints Philip Hall MD of its European operations Supply chain radar: United Panalpina executives ready to rock on Supply chain radar: Xavier Urbain on life at CEVA post-IPO & CMA CGM - "the first year of a new company" Supply chain radar: Panalpina top brass tries a masterstroke to challenge the FF industry majors Supply chain radar: Panalpina results out - all quiet on the Western front

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Tidewater: Red ink quarter, red ink year, but cash flow positive Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) today reportedrevenue for the three-months ended December 31, 2018, of $110.2 million and a net loss for the same period of $90.5 million (or $2.83 per USCG releases photos of fire aboard icebreaker Polar Star U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area today released photos taken when an incinerator room fire broke out on the USCG's only operational heavy icebreaker, Polar Star, 650 miles north of Antarctica. According to German Naval Yards Kiel floats out LNG fueled research vessel German Naval Yards Kiel, has floated out Atair, the world's first LNG fueled research vessel, after a building period of 16 months. The 75 m vessel is being built for Germany's Bundesamt ABS updates naval ships guide ABS has updated its Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships (INS Guide), expanding its guidance to strengthen safety and protection against a range of threats. "ABS is a world leader Wärtsilä signs five-year maintenance deal with Saudi operator Saudi tug operator Marine Service Company Ltd (MSCL) has signed an optimized maintenance with Wärtsilä. MSCL operates four terminal escort tugs operating in the port of Rabigh, and the comprehensive maintenance planning Plug-in hybrid power train includes Twin Disc solution The plug-in hybrid excursion vessel Enhydra, delivered to San Francisco's Red and White Fleet last September by Bellingham, Wash, shipbuilder All American Marine, features a BAE Systems HybriDrive. Builders faced the challenge Lindblad orders another polar vessel Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. reports that it has signed an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Ulstein to build a new polar vessel. The state-of-the-art vessel will mark the next phase Nichols Brothers starts construction of four for Foss Construction of the first of four Tier IV ASD 90 Tractor Tugs being built for Foss Maritime has begun with a keel laying ceremony held February 25 at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Fuels and finances to dominate carrier concerns Over-leveraged lines face pressure to ensure IMO 2020 tab is picked up by customers Grindrod Shipping says trade woes threaten market confidence Grindrod Shipping also sees a positive impact from the implementation of the IMO 2020 regulations on the overall market as... Belships appoints Skarsgård as chief executive Quarter saw merger between Belships and the Lighthouse companies, by way of a reverse acquisition within IFRS meaning, making precise... BW LPG feels impact of impairments The Singapore-based tanker owner expects freight rates to increase in the short term as the cold US winter comes to... Port Tampa Bay expansion plans draw criticism The US Army Corps of Engineers is evaluating the project, which aims to construct new deepwater berths, deepen existing berths... Cosco Shipping signs collaboration deal with SIPG Agreement became effective on February 27 and will end on December 31, 2019 Pacific Basin is upbeat but points to future market volatility Supply is expected to be kept in check as many shipowners in our segments refrain from ordering new ships, Pacific... Cosco Shipping names Wang Haimin as vice-president Wang, a leading figure at the parent company's liner shipping business, has been promoted to the new role and is... Capesizes continue to suffer earnings erosion Capesize vessels are earning less than other dry bulk ship types, but there are optimists who say the market is... Capesizes continue to suffer earnings erosion Capesize vessels are earning less than other dry bulk ship types, but there are optimists who say the market is... Panalpina's ocean freight business weakens Panalpina's ocean freight volumes of 1.48m teu in 2018 represented a 2% drop year-on-year Greek shipping tax expected to yield $86m annually Greek owners and government negotiate new voluntary 10% taxation on dividend payments Box sector weakness pulls down MPC Container Ships Boxship tonnage provider racked up losses in the fourth quarter as geopolitics and economic sentiment turned negative Viewpoint: No place like home There are some astonishing designs today including a fashion for perching the accommodation block on the bow, where it will... Daily Briefing Open-loop scrubbers raise concerns in Europe \| Scrubberless tankers may face accelerated fleet exit \| Industry leaders warn on no-deal...

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
APM: Fluidity near normal at NY-NJ terminal Trans-Pacific reliability tumbles into new year Port of Virginia expands reefer capacity Trucker strife rears its head again in Brazil

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Petronas eyes LNG bunkering facilities in China Aside from developing a regional LNG bunkering hub in Malaysia, the gas giant is looking at developing a market for the new marine fuel with local partners in China. Grupo TMM reports big year-over-year improvement Mexican owner lets go of underperforming segment. Frontline scouts for tanker deals with asset prices only going one way John Fredriksen's Frontline is scouting for tanker deals at a time it feels asset values are on the up. Frontline has not bought any ships from the market for more than two years and is set to take delivery of its final VLCC newbuilding in April. Frontline's tanker rate guidance shines amid fourth quarter profit miss Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubi Brightoil fleet faces mounting arrest fuel expenses Banks face hefty bill for detained tankers due to Hong Kong harbour's environmental rules Petronas LNG floater heads to new home off Sabah Malaysia's pioneering floating LNG (FLNG) production unit is en route to a new location and is due to fire up again in May. Zamri Jusoh, the vice president of Malaysia Petroleum Management at state energy giant Petronas, said the company's PFLNG Satu stopped production at its original location in early January. Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector Speaking to TradeWinds on the side Lindblad returns to Ulstein for second cruiseship newbuilding New York-listed expedition cruise specialist closes in on making a profit, thanks to a 2017 tax break and higher revenue. Preparing for an age of smart shipping Students across the world toasted their academic achievements this week, as the 2018 ICS examination results were announced for diplomas ranging from the basics of shipping to specialist knowledge for shore-based roles. Here are the latest exam results: Foundation diplomas Advanced diplomas PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS LNG newbuilding orders for 2019 kick off on a high note Newbuilding orders for LNG carriers have started strongly in the first two months of the year. At least 13 vessels have been contracted at a time when shipyards are trying to push up newbuilding prices and charter rates have crashed back from the exceptionally strong levels seen in the fourth quarter of 2018. Bumper year for LNG carrier orders as 2018 tally passes 60 Seven of the vessels are n Chinese buyer breathes life into VLEC newbuilding sextet Very large ethane orders at two yards live on but search for a shipowning partner continues ExxonMobil makes formal approach to shipyards for eight-unit LNG carrier order ExxonMobil has made an approach to shipyards for a swathe of eight LNG carrier newbuildings. Industry sources following the LNG shipping sector said the US energy major is asking for delivery dates from the first quarter of 2022, which would mean orders would need to be placed this year. ExxonMobil makes early moves on LNG ship hunt They said the approach to shipyards has been made on a strict UK seizure threat prompts tanker master to pay fine The captain and owner of a Russian tanker has paid a UK court fine after being threatened with a seizure of the vessel. Last June, master Vitaliy Trofimov was ordered to pay a total of £25,762 ($34,400) after pleading guilty to breaching the ISM Code at Hull Magistrates Court in a prosecution brought by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). The case involved the 2,800-dwt Tecoil Polaris (built Thoresen Thai turns red on OSV woes Offshore shipping struggles have pushed Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) to a loss in the fourth quarter. The bulker and OSV player said the net deficit to 31 December was THB 205.2m ($6.5m) against THB 253.9m in profit in the same period of 2017. Revenue amounted to THB 3.9bn, up 10%. The OSV division was hit by lower utilisation and a drydocking, it said. Over the whole year, bulkers logged thei Skuld quits Lloyd's after losses Oslo-based insurer says it will put its hull, offshore and energy business fully into the corporate market. Lindblad returns to Ulstein for second cruiseship newbuilding US owner Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has returned to Norwegian yard Ulstein for a second cruiseship. The company said the move would expand its National Geographic polar fleet to four ships. Ulstein is building the third of these for delivery in 2020. Lindblad Expedition returns to black The latest addition to the orderbook is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2021. It will b Trump's wall looks shaky, but door open for China trade deal If the White House can declare 'victory' in its dispute with Beijing, liner operators can expect a boost in demand - and hopefully their results Samudera fights to free bulker from arrest in Honduras Singapore's Samudera Shipping Line is fighting to release a bulker arrested in Honduras. The 57,400-dwt supramax Sinar Kapuas (built 2011) has been held since November due to a cargo claim by a local shipper, it revealed. "The effort to release the ship from arrest, involving the group, its lawyers and insurance company as well as the Honduran authority, is underway," it said. Samudera profit c Awilco LNG cuts loss in record market Norway's Awilco LNG reduced its red ink as LNG carrier rates hit record levels in the fourth quarter. The company said vessel utilisation rose to 84%, compared to 70% in the preceding three months. Awilco LNG reveals sector consolidation talks Awilco cuts LNGC yard stay in booming market The net loss was $1.16m, against $4.52m in the same period of 2017. Finance expenses kept it in the red, b Major owners: IMO turned shipping into a 'casino' and scrubbers now face their own 'Spanish Inquisition' The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has bungled the introduction of low-sulfur fuels in a big way and carries much of the blame for shipping markets' downturn, shipowner Andreas Hadjiyiannis says. IMO calls for more studies on scrubber discharge "The IMO has done a terrible job -- it's a disgrace," said Hadjiyiannis, who is also the president of the Cyprus Shipowners' Union (CSU). It Watch as Russian cargoship smashes into bridge A Russian cargoship has crashed into a Korean bridge head-on. Video footage shows a vessel named by local media as the 9,700-dwt Seagrand (built 1986) hitting the Gwangan span as it left Busan on Thursday. Cars can be seeing slowing down as it becomes apparent that the ship will hit the bridge. Some then cautiously drive on when it appears that the vessel has come off worse in the encou Study commissioned into scrubbers' impact on marine life in Canadian waters Environmental group Clear Seas seeks to fill 'information gap' on IMO 2020 devices' effect on marine life Berge Bulk set to scrap veteran VLOC amid dry bulk blues James Marshall's Berge Bulk is reportedly in the process of selling one of its ore carriers for scrap a time questions are being asked about the need to demolish large bulkers in a dire market. Fredriksen heads the field on newcastlemax bulker projects Diana Shipping inks Berge Bulk capesize charter Star Bulk Carriers sells oldest capesize vessel for scrap Sources say the world's fourth bigges Subsea 7 lines up $200m buyback Oslo-listed OSV and subsea contracting group Subsea 7 has launched another $200m share buyback as the market outlook improves. The move to repurchase stock over the next two years also reflects the company's "strong financial and liquidity position," it said. Subsea 7 wins second BP contract worth up to $300m Subsea 7 completed a previous three-year $200m buyback earlier this month, It announc Aframax contact closes bridge in US A US bridge was forced to close after being hit by the antenna of a tanker. The incident under the Huey P Long bridge in Elmwood, Louisiana, involved the 113,000-dwt aframax Clio (built 2008) on Wednesday, the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association told WWL-TV. The span was closed for three hours, but only suffered superficial damage, according to the Causeway Police Department. T Pacific Basin Shipping profit packs a punch Last year was the first time in almost half a decade Pacific Basinpaid dividends to its investors. Pappadakis bulk carrier case put forward to Supreme Court Highest court in the US could judge whether $2.5m bond demand from the government was reasonable Blast from the past as Vafias plots further growth with 'seasoned' partner Greek shipowner Harry Vafias has wound back the clock with a new joint venture targeting the LPG 'sector alongside a mystery investor. Vafias' StealthGas revealed this week that the partner had taken a 49.9% slice in two of its ships as a first step, with more purchases 'expected. StealthGas hatches new growth venture alongside mystery investor After the announcement, Vafias told TradeWinds the Oil majors' LSFO patents raise fears over bunker supply Ship operators could be hurt by fallout of producers' rush to adapt to 2020 rules Tallink turns red as revenue drops Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has posted a loss of EUR 1.8m ($2.05m) in the fourth quarter. This is down from a profit of EUR 1.1m in the same three months of 2017. It put the result down to falling revenue and a non-recurring cost from terminating a fuel tank rental agreement, plus the expense of listing on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange. Revenue was down by EUR 6.3m to EUR 226.6m, drive Impairments push Havila to $99m loss Norway's Havila Shipping has racked up a bigger loss in the fourth quarter after taking an impairment hit. The net deficit to 31 December was NOK 845.18m ($99m), from NOK 131.83m in the same period of 2017. Total hands back Havila PSV early The OSV owner took an impairment charge on fixed assets of NOK 708.7m, compared to zero last year, it said. Revenue grew to NOK 157.9m from NOK 139m year-o American Shipping Company stays in black as Jones Act momentum continues Aker-backed American Shipping Company presented a positive picture for the Jones Act Market as it reported a stronger than forecast fourth quarter performance. American Shipping Company looks to amend $220m bond Jones Act players talk up market recovery as rates bounce back OSG extension of AMSC charters a "win-win" for both parties Oslo-listed American Shipping, which is looking to rejig a Hanjin to relinquish control of yard group The Hanjin group looks set to lose control of shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction through its debt restructuring. The yard company said in a filing on Thursday that it will cut its capital to KRW 72.7bn ($64.7m) from KRW 530.3bn as part of an effort to boost its finances. Exmar to move VLGC orders booked at Hanjin Heavy's Subic Hanjin strikes debt-swap deal for Philippines yard New Performance Shipping makes fast swap of P&I club Renamed Diana Containerships switches club in an otherwise quiet renewal season, with Gard again emerging in pole position Patjens scraps maxi-panamax as pressure builds on midsize boxship sector Ships head for beaches as idled 'classic' panamax fleet hits highest level in two years Siem Offshore cuts loss and sees mixed fortunes for offshore market Vessel overcapacity is now the biggest obstacle to recovery, according to shipowner Market waits on first dividend from ADS Crude Carriers Vintage VLCC scrubber play ADS Crude Carriers is expected to turn on the dividend tap in the first quarter after recording a modest profit in the closing quarter of 2018. Norway's ADS springs new VLCC venture with $58m placement Arctic Securities charts ADS Crude dividend potential The company, backed by John Fredriksen and Bjorn Tore Larsen, booked a profit of $2.1m for the final three months Troim lines up $660m of Borr financing Tor Olav Troim-backed Borr Drilling is working on financing worth a total of $660m as its liquidity needs increase. The Oslo-listed rig company has so far this year secured additional cash consisting of a $100m revolving credit facility and a $60m credit line for issuance of guarantees with two international commercial banks. These mature in May 2020. Borr Drilling faces potential rig payment s Frontline's tanker rate guidance shines amid fourth quarter profit miss Eye-catching rate guidance has overshadowed a weaker than forecast fourth quarter for John Fredriksen's Frontline. The tanker owner saw its profit lag market expectations during a resurgent fourth quarter for the freight market. While its VLCC performance lagged peers in the period analysts were encouraged by the strong bookings for the first quarter of 2019 and positive sector outlook. Fredrik BW LPG books unexpected loss as spot VLGCs undershoot in weak fourth quarter Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW LPG has fallen to a fourth quarter loss due to vessel impairments during a period its spot-trading vessels under-performed those of one-time takeover target Dorian LPG. The VLGC owner said the net deficit to 31 December was $34.1m, against a loss of $19m in 2017. An adjusted loss of $3m fell below the consensus forecast for an $12m profit during the quarter. Adjusted c Maersk's zero carbon ambitions demand a revolution World's largest line has pledged to bold cuts in emissions, but it admits delivery remains clouded in uncertainty Gazpromflot eyes business for newly arrived Kaliningrad FSRU Russia's Gazpromflot is looking for short-term charter business for its newly acquired first floating storage and regasification unit. Brokers have been reported as offering the 170,000-cbm Marshal Vasilevskiy (built 2018), which is stationed at the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, out for charter. Gazpromflot FSRU berths in Kaliningrad with full cargo But the unit is expected to be only availab Arkon Allied Container adds investors and boxships Chartering platform boosts growing commercial desk to about 100 feederships Maran Gas makes LNG design switch as DSME decision looms Greek owner lifts fleet to 40 vessels and ditches second FSRU with what could be a last throw of the dice at DSME Polaris Shipping recruits Pareto Securities and DNB as coordinators for Oslo listing South Korean bulker owner aims for an IPO in the Norwegian capital during the second half of this year Global tensions widen loss at MPC Container Ships MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has blamed global tensions and tough shipping markets for a bigger loss in the fourth quarter. The Oslo-listed feedership player said its net deficit was $5.05m, against $2.19m in the same period of 2017. The expanded fleet of 69 ships brought in revenue of $52.5m, versus $13.18m the year before. MPC Capital takes $20m hit from rig write-down MPC Container Ships laun Flex LNG fixes $250m of finance as profit jumps John Fredriksen's Flex LNG has revealed new financing of $250m as profit increased in the fourth quarter. Flex LNG to reap rewards of spot strategy The company said it had secured the debt from a syndicate of banks for two newbuildings delivering in 2019, Flex Constellation and Flex Courageous. The cash will partly cover the remaining $144m payable on the ships. The remaining balance is expecte Jinhui Shipping ends 2018 in the red due to smaller fleet Disposal of four ships in first half of the year takes toll on fourth quarter performance. Vitol and Grindrod disband tanker joint venture Duo to split Leopard fleet between them as shipowner also ends MR tie-up with Engen. GTT: 2018 was "best year of the decade" for our core business LNG containment system maker bagged 50 new ship orders last year compared to 21 in 2017

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
IMO 2020 mandate looms large for container industry Consulting firm says requirement to use low-sulfur fuel could raise costs by $10 billion for industry. Expected U.S.-China enforcement framework laid out U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he's "not foolish enough" to think one trade negotiation with China will change all allegedly unfair commercial practices. Chao: Streamline approval of road, bridge projects The transportation secretary's speech to AASHTO Wednesday followed remarks by Senate and House committee chairmen and ranking members on the federal infrastructure plan. Roadrunner raises $450 million to speed up 'recovery' Simplification and improvement of capital structure will support long-term business plans, says the logistics and transportation company. Retailers search for certainties in uncertain times Panelists at the Retail Industry Leaders Association's annual conference addressed port congestion, tariffs, low-sulfur fuel and China's economic initiatives. FDA turns up focus on imported food safety The Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a plan to further enhance its safety oversight of imported foods through the Food Safety Modernization Act. Trade advisory group may become 'incubator for new ideas' CBP Commissioner McAleenan said the advisory committee's Northern Triangle Working Group will tackle trade barriers in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Panalpina reports growth in profits, air freight volume

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Crude seeks next direction as market weighs lower US GDP growth against surging production The oil complex was treading water around even in midmorning trading Thursday as the market weighed signs of slowing US economic growth against record high production levels. REFINERY NEWS: Greek Hellenic to reduce HSFO output, tests US crude ahead of IMO 2020 Greek refiner Hellenic said Thursday that it "continues its preparation" for the marine fuel specification change in 2020 and has "successfully tested" new types of US crude at its Aspropyrgos refinery thus "further differentiating crude slate". Anti-OPEC bill could drive up long-term oil prices: US Energy Secretary Perry US Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Thursday that anti-OPEC legislation getting renewed attention in Congress could have the unintended effect of spiking oil prices in the long term, the strongest comments against the measure on which the Trump administration has otherwise remained silent. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks slip 0.8% on week on closed US arbitrage Diesel and gasoil inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub were little changed over the past seven days, edging only 0.8% lower in the week that ended Wednesday to 2.406 million mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday. JAPAN DATA: US crude imports surge fourfold on year amid absence of Iranian oil in Jan Japan imported an average 131,146 b/d of crude oil from the US in January, up four times from 32,230 b/d a year ago as the East Asian oil consumer did not take any Iranian oil for the third consecutive month, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. ARA stocks fall 7% on week as fuel oil continues to flow out of region: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub dropped by 7% on week to 911,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, according to data from PJK International, as fuel oil products continued to leave the region. HSFO in 2020 could contain 4.2% sulfur prior to scrubber treatment: Concawe The level of sulfur in marine fuel, before it passes through an exhaust gas cleaning system, or scrubber, could rise from current levels to 4.2% in 2020, an industry expert said Thursday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. INTERVIEW: Sulfur, ballast water norms to boost tanker freight rates The upward impact on freight rates will be more evident in H2 2019 when crude shipments spike to meet additional demand, Leszczynski said. US' World Fuel Services raises bunker capacity in Gibraltar ahead of IMO 2020 WFS' new barges, dedicated to marine gasoil and ultra low sulfur diesel, offer the option for multiple product segregation, it said. FUTURES: Crude mixed amid fall in US stocks, record production "This [draw in US crude stocks] was significantly larger than what the market was expecting," ANZ analysts said in a note Thursday. S Korea, UAE sign preliminary deal for joint crude storage ADNOC also signed a formal contract with SK Engineering & Construction for a crude oil storage facility in the UAE.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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