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October 1, 2019

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
APL bags 'Excellence in Environmental Management Award' in Houston COSCO Shipping Lines & Dell join hands for strategic cooperation GAC opens in Ireland Höegh Autoliners increases frequency to Australia MOL Group successfully develops car carrier allocation/loading plan with fundamental technologies of AI MSC Thailand presented bestcontainer line award by shippers Indian tanners eye American market after high tariff on Chinese products Global standardisation increases container terminal efficiency & safety at APM Terminals Port of Antwerp maintains a stable ecological footprint while continuing to grow How customised warehousing & logistics is adding value to modern manufacturing On Drivers' Day, DHL SmarTrucking salutes its drivers & reiterates commitment to improving their lives PMO calls a meeting of Secretaries to discuss draft National Logistics Policy WCO research paper analyses current situation surrounding Free Zones Central govt imposes stock limit on traders, bans export of onions India among top 20 'improvers' in World Bank's ease of doing business index

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Direct train link between Zeebrugge and Duisburg Special air freight sets off from Ukraine Traxens joins forces with ITP/ITPL European Food Network gains strength in Scandinavia New heads for HES International IRclass inaugurates branch in Doha High-speed hub in Nashville expanded Bombardier: Brigitte Zypries joins supervisory board Company-owned semitrailer delivers fuel Clarksons downbeat over maritime development Kale lends Kenyan freight forwarder a helping hand "Curiosity of the Day" Arpin Group promotes Slawomir Mitak Barcelona: port's rail control centre goes ahead New branch in Wolfurt New month, new challenge New super vessels for P & O Ferries

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Low take-up forces shipping cryptocurrency teu token out of circulation Air freight volumes still experiencing turbulence as trade wars simmer A chill settles over perishables shippers as reefer shortage persists Steady as she goes for Asia-east coast South America container trade rates Ambitious SpiceXpress set to expand operations with additional freighter Angus Frew to stand down as BIMCO secretary general M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'management structure of regional functions' in APAC On the wires: The 300cubits blockchain demise - who is next?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
VIDEO: NYK claims a world first in autonomous ship operation Japan's NYK Line has conducted what it says is the world's first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trial to be performed in accordance with the IMO's interim guidelines such trials. NYK's goal Bourbon Rhode: Body recovered Bourbon Offshore said today that the body of one of the crew members aboard its tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode had been located and recovered. The Bourbon Rhode, with 14 crew on Port Authority of Jamaica orders Damen utility vessel Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract to supply the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) with a Utility Vessel 3911 that will be used for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations. The UV Teekay's Yamal LNG activities hit by OFAC's COSCO sanctions The Teekay Group has postponed an investor and analyst meeting set for tomorrow in order to 'fully focus on avoiding undue disruption to Teekay LNG's business from certain complex issues that have Delivery of newbuild box ship delayed Iceland based operator Eimskip reports that it faces a delay in the delivery of the first of two 2,150 TEU container vessels - Bruarfoss and Dettifoss - it has under construction in BIMCO proposes limits on ships' power A proposal submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by BIMCO would regulate the propulsion power of ships in order to sustain the greenhouse gas emissions savings already achieved through slower steaming.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
From the News Desk: Sanctions shockwaves create volatility, but also opportunity Last week's US sanctions on two Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries sent shockwaves through the market, triggering tightened supply and... Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks Last week the tanker market was thrown into chaos as oil traders sought alternative ships and insurers withdrew cover because... BIMCO proposes regulating ship power to curb emissions The shipping association suggests limits on power, which are based on average speed, to help curb emissions in the short... Carriers tame volatility on South America trade Economic woes in South America have not stopped carriers maintaining pricing leverage on the Asia-South America east coast trade European shipowners push back against calls for EU regulation of shipping Ecsa warns administrative burden would hurt small and medium-sized shipowners particularly Maran's first FSRU goes to Excelerate The 173,400 cu m unit is equal in capacity to the 2014-built Experience, the largest of Excelerate's existing fleet of... Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings Investment plan has received initial approval from the Greek government, but a final announcement has yet to be made Gard confirms cover for Ulsan explosion ships Club says vessels Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian are entered for P&I cover and have H&M insurance at Gard Teekay tanker joint venture 'blocked' by sanctions on Cosco units Teekay assesses impact of sanctions on the $2.1bn fleet of ice-breaking LNG carriers it co-owns with China LNG Kjaedegaard takes advisory role at digital services specialist After focusing on ships and ports for most of his career, Jesper Kjaedegaard is taking on a role in the... Globus Maritime posts heavier second-quarter loss Globus cites 'severe pressure' in the market resulting from trade war concerns and disruptions to the iron ore trade Blockchain pioneer suspends operations Regulatory uncertainty as well as a failed partnership with INTTRA put paid to TEU token system Daily Briefing Free to read: The Interview: Xu Lirong \| Cosco caught offguard in Huawei headwinds \| The Lloyd's List Podcast \|... Fire on two tankers in Ulsan injures 18 The fire has been put out, but authorities cautioned there are petrochemicals on board and are still assessing when it... Eleven crew missing after Bourbon tug sinks in Atlantic Five commercial vessels, several aircraft and the French navy's surveillance frigate along with an accompanying helicopter, are involved in the... Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs Very large crude carriers could benefit from replacement demand, although the recent spike in freight rates may melt away in... CMA CGM appoints head of security The French group's new head of security had been the chief negotiator when the luxury cruise yacht Le Ponant, which... Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation shares plunge as trading resumes Tanker markets have been rocked in recent days by uncertainty concerning the fallout from the sanctions because CSET has not...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
YRC Freight expands rail reach with container buy Dynamic ocean pricing to change spot-contract mix JAXPORT gets $35.3 million toward dredging Cryptocurrency for container shipping strikes out DP World deepens India integrator push with multimodal hub Chittagong bars Cosco ships due to customs license issue Greater East Coast connectivity threatens smaller US ports YRC's Reddaway Teamsters approve two-year contract

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
US transportation department rallies behind Chao In a letter, the Department of Transportation denies all the allegations made against Chao Sanctions bite Teekay LNG, while lifting Teekay Tankers Teekay cancels investor day, says it is working to resolve the issues around its Yamal LNG joint venture Tanker earnings surge again as Cosco fallout continues With Chinese tanker giant effectively out of trading, crude and product tanker segments are enjoying broad gains Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcontractor Azamara is the cruise giant's "up-market" brand "for discerning travelers" Pareto hungry for more as offshore brokers join UK operation boosted by hires from DEME and Prosafe Links emerge between blacklisted Chinese companies and vessels in Iran trade Six companies censured are all connected to each other - and to two sanctions-busting ships Baltic Exchange regatta proves far from plain sailing for novices The invitation from the Baltic Exchange Sailing Association (BESA) looked tempting. "If you have never sailed, don't be daunted. This is a perfect chance to try it out!" it said. So, sailing novices from the Young Baltic Association (YBA) headed to the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, to compete for the Finn Trophy in one of the City of London's premier regattas. However, testing condi Bimco leads crusade for ship-propulsion limits at IMO Shipowners' organisation suggests formula to lock in emissions reductions achieved by slow-steaming. Clarksons bets on LNG as 30% of world fleet now 'eco' Acceleration of LNG-fuelled vessel orders looks likely, Stephen Gordon says. Thomas Miller expands in Japan New company set up in Tokyo and Imabari to support UK P&I Club Spark Commodities joins the party on LNG freight swaps New kid on the block makes a start with first deal concluded against one of its route assessments Eight stowaways found in ship's engine room Albanians taken off Amasus vessel by armed police in France. Fourth industrial revolution no threat to shipping employment New roles will be required by technological change already underway in shipping PIL retrofitting 30% of fleet with scrubbers Singapore line's vessels will switch to LSFO where open-loop systems are banned. Signs suggest charter rates for large boxships may have peaked Analyst believes market will rebalance in the new year, with rates for larger boxships returning to 'normal' Cryo Shipping enters race for first hydrogen bunker ship Norwegian newcomer working with Norled to supply sustainable fuel. Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up Shuttle tanker arm going out on the road to drum up interest for $150m sale Norwegian insurers burned by Stolt tanker blast Insurance cover for tankers Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian is mainly with Gard Evangelos Pistiolis books MR trio at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Greek shipowner raises IMO 2020 wager with order for scrubber-fitted newbuildings Excelerate Energy takes on Maran Gas Maritime's FSRU John Angelicoussis finally finds a solution for the company's first speculatively-ordered regas unit Wilson Europe questions 'pack mentality' among P&I clubs in seeking rate rises P&I executives have given strong hints they are keen to impose general increases as profits falter, despite International Group free reserves estimated at $5.3bn Tufton Oceanic splashes $20m on crude tanker UK owner is quick to spend proceeds of latest share issue. Shaft generator damage delays Eimskip newbuilding Replacement kit will have to be built and installed on vessel under construction in China. Stena Impero 'in good condition' as it reaches Dubai Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hanell says crew in good spirits after Iranian ordeal. Maersk pools to feature scrubber and non-scrubber tankers Danish shipowner says at least 20 ships across its various pools will use scrubbers Cosco's tanker unit plunges on US sanctions as shares resume trading The collapse in CSET stock price wipes out $760m in shareholders' value in Hong Kong

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Competition watchdog growls at world's biggest coal port Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has barked at the many monopolists inhabiting Australia, including the world's biggest coal export... U.S. Xpress amends credit agreement U.S. Xpress announced that it has amended its credit facility to provide the company with a little more flexibility on its financial covenants as an... U.S. DOT's Chao refutes ethics violations Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family's shipping business "false". Forever 21 Canada's bankruptcy filings reveal transport partners As retailer prepares to close all 44 Canadian stories, court documents reveal transportation, logistics and customs providers that stand to lose business. Via, on-demand mobility app, rethinks public transit in Birmingham and Atlanta's Buckhead Imagine if Uber and public transit had a baby. YRC Freight onboards 600 branded intermodal containers with BNSF's help The company is following through on a pledge to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by the end of 2020. Roadrunner downsizes dry van business, announces closures of five terminals, mass layoffs at five other locations Truck drivers and employees for Rich Logistics, which is owned by Roadrunner Transportation Systems, were notified by letter on September 30 from the company's president... USPS investigating drone delivery options Agency envisions using trucks as launch point for last-mile customers. Drayage Update - Port of Savannah is poised to take on Los Angeles and Long Beach Market expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV anchor Emily Szink to talk about how the Port of Savannah is aggressively expanding its operations. In... Know before you go: The impact of seeing wait times before accepting loads Surging wait times can threaten a carrier's bottom line. KeepTruckin has set out to change that. Today's pick-up: A nickel for your thoughts; car-haulers cry the capacity-shortage blues A shortage of nickel may stall EV battery production' car haulers cry the driver shortage blues; where will the value-added warehouse jobs come from? More states and groups voice opinions about Washington state's crude-by-rail law The federal agency on hazardous materials transport has received over 4,000 comments about the law. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/30 Last week in Trucking Freight Futures: A tale of three regions! Blackstone puts money where mouth is by dropping $5.9 billion for Colony Industrial's last-mile logistics network Blackstone puts money where mouth is by buying US last-mile assets of Colony Industrial Aigle Azur flies into history books After two unsuccessful bidding rounds, France's second largest airline has entered liquidation Maritime blockchain platform 300cubits shuts down due to lack of traction Hong Kong-based 300cubits is suspending its platform after it failed to generate sustained interest within the maritime logistics space due to issues with interoperability and... Keeping your connected vehicle safe from software hackers Connected vehicles usher in high levels of complexity due to increasing functionalities, and it is vital for software security to take stock of the situation... Volvo Trucks boss Peter Voorhoeve talks market share and autonomous projects Peter Voorhoeve recently passed his first anniversary as president of Volvo Trucks North America after five years running Volvo Group's (OTC: VLVLY) Australian operations. During... Strengthening Typhoon Mitag threatens giant box terminals in Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan Northern Asia is again in the cross-hairs of an extreme weather event as Typhoon Mitag bears down on some of the busiest box ports in... Chemical tanker explosion sends fireball roaring into sky (warning: graphic video and images) A massive explosion aboard a chemical tanker blew a fireball and mushroom cloud into the sky over the weekend at the Port of Ulsan, South...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Fuel oil paper market sees high volatility ahead of IMO 2020 Uncertainty ahead of the lower sulfur cap regulation led to strong volatility in the derivatives markets for contracts linked to the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges. Shippers set for IMO 2020 supply complications The shipping industry is queuing up for getting scrubbers installed, while the majority are preparing for using low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil. Asian naphtha, LPG set to firm on Middle East tightness; gasoline stabilizes Amid the region's supply jitters and strong FOB AG spot premiums, buyers are worried about inflated term premiums. Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% premium to 380 CST HSFO weakens on ample supply "Those traders who have enough storage capacity is fine, but those who don't, have to sell their stocks quickly," a trader said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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.

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