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September 3, 2019

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OOCL cancels dozen round-trip Asia Europe sailings in weeks to come Cosco Shipping back in black with US$205 million profit as sales soar 53pc Hapag-Lloyd back in black with US$56 million profit on greater volumes 'K' Line back in black with US$71.5 million profit as sales decline 13.6pc China to impose 'social credit' system on foreign companies: EU chamber Containership deliveries, newbuilds hit historic lows, says new study China slaps tariffs on US pharma, crude oil, soybeans in retaliation Owner, operator fined US$3 million for exceeding low sulphur fuel limit Mega box ships pay off big if full afloat, but not so much ashore: Drewry Taiwan companies spooked, some consider moving from mainland China JB Hunt levies surcharge to recoup backhaul empties' costs to west coast South African Treasury rail and port privatisation stymied in cabinet Hundreds rally to ask Cathay rehire fired staff who joined HK protest Los Angeles Airport's July cargo falls 6pc to 190,000 tonnes Edmonton airport now global hub for most cannabis air cargo

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Hamburg Süd's enhanced servicebetween South-East Asia & Australia CEVA Logistics reinforces its global energy sector credentials with extension of Borr Drilling contract IMO 2020 information campaign to be held KNOT concludes long-term charter contract with Total for shuttle tanker MANSA's 41st AGM & MANSA Star Awards hosted in Mumbai MOL & Karpowership announce first LNG-to-Powershipproject under the co-brand 'KARMOL' NYK concludes long-term charter agreement for LNG carriers Pacifica Shipping acquires larger vessel for deployment on its premium coastal shipping service in New Zealand Yang Ming to launch Japan-Thailand service US-China trade war opens up opportunities for India in auto parts & leather sectors APM Terminals reducing environmental impact through waste management Post-Brexit, Port of Antwerp sees modal shift from ferry to container transport by short-sea shipping between the two regions CONCOR highlights benefits of newly established RCT at trade meet in Jalandhar Ease credit flow to exports, Commerce & Industry Minister tells bankers E-commerce norms mandatory for firms in online business by year-end, says Minister

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Calais to receive a new railroad hub by 2022 Cooled and frozen in the desert N Kettering Business Park complete and open for business Antwerp prepares for new trade relationship with Britain Güttler reinforces fleet with turning assistants More space for offshore player Cargologic Germany finally cleared for take off Decathlon opts for logistics hotspot Tilburg Mathias Hüske appointed new managing director of eos.uptrade Joining forces to complete Eurasian Corridor via Kaliningrad Brazilian air partner for Argentinian e-commerce platform Ryder announces management changes LIP Invest buys logistics hub for Röhlig Synergy Group CEO wins prestigious shipping award "Curiosity of the Day" Carrier in Kazakhistan to invest in 400 tank cars Adoption of LNG continues

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Summer of air freight woes shows little sign of third-quarter recovery MPC Container Ships expects second-half scrubber boost to charter rates after posting interim loss Analysis: Customers set to pay bill for greener AP Møller-Mærsk Eagle Rail looks to soar above congestion with 'ski lift' solution PSA completes Penn Terminals takeover as it looks to boost perishables business China Merchants in talks to invest in CMA CGM port assets Trade war: US hits China with new wave of tariffs Geodis' Laurent Deneubourg takes on top air freight role at Bansard International Top Singapore shipping lawyer joins HFW Supply chain radar: FedEx shoots in the dark at Amazon

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Deep concern for 25 seafarers aboard missing bulker loaded with nickel ore The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) says its thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the 25 seafarers aboard the Indonesian-flagged 52,400 dwt bulk carrier Nur Knud E. Hansen unveils advanced RoPax design Danish naval architectural consultancy Knud E. Hansen has released its newest design, a 154-meter RoPax ferry that can transport up to 1,500 passengers and 440 cars. The vessel also offers an additional

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Why the Adrian Darya 1 saga is an issue for the whole industry The saga of the Adrian Darya 1, now expected to deliver its cargo of 2m barrels of Iranian crude to... Shippers prepare for sharp fuel price rises Shippers warned to pay more attention to baf charges Oldendorff to fit electric propulsion on two newbuild bulkers The German bulkers owner will install the ABB Azipod system on two 21,500 dwt vessels to be built at Chengxi... Miami on highest alert but Grand Bahama Freeport survives Hurricane Dorian Best known as a jumping off point for the cruise sector, Miami is served by all of the big three... From the Newsdesk: Transparency, tanker tracking and a turbo-charged Brexit As London International Shipping Week approaches, we recommend that the focus is firmly international (rather than Brexit) and transparency is... Cosco Shipping secures 80% of LSFO for boxship fleet Chinese carrier may also expand the installment of scrubbers to meet the IMO 2020 rules Hyundai Heavy wins $188m LNG carrier order Japanese line MOL is believed to have placed an LNGC order with DSME, which is now part of the same... Tanker market faces uncertain future in a no-deal Brexit The advent of a WTO Brexit might lead to some disruption in the fuels market because trade patterns in the... Gas and tanker conversions bring in $288m to SembMarine's orderbook SembMarine made inroads into the competitive offshore windfarm sector with its maiden contract for Jan De Nul for Taiwan's Formosa... Daily Briefing Free to read: China Merchants Port woos carriers facing low growth \| Cosco Shipping reshuffles container management \| EU may... MOL in logistics tie-up with Turkish steelmaker There are also plans to build a port in southeastern Turkey together with Tosyali PSA International completes deal for Penn Terminals Penn Terminals, located on the Delaware River, is one of the best equipped, privately-owned multipurpose marine terminals on the US... Cosco Shipping turns around liner business CSH noted pressure on the supply of shipping capacity has eased with newly delivered shipping capacity decreasing and scrapped capacity increasing US issues sanctions in crackdown on North Korea oil imports The US also alleged that North Korea has received deliveries of refined petroleum directly from ships flagged under other, un-named, countries... HFW hires dry shipping specialist from Clyde & Co His practice spans a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the shipping, offshore and oil and gas sectors... US south east ports at risk as category 5 storm slams into Bahamas A Florida landfall remains possible, despite the official forecast suggesting storm will not now make a direct hit

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Florida, Georgia ports close as Dorian blasts Freeport Cosco adjusts network to shifting China trade Container line group maps data flow standards

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Essar Ports to target third-party cargoes as Delhi drives growth One of India's largest private operators opens up on how it intends to meet overall growth of more than 20% Cosco firms up VLCC pool amid strong tanker and box results China's first VLCC pool composed of more than 50 units expected to be established in Hong Kong by year-end Marine insurers should get back to basics to survive, says Sean Dalton Munich RE North America marine underwriting head says good management and local knowledge pay dividends for underwriters V.Ships to manage Rokke's $350m research ship Group working with REV Ocean on the world's biggest such vessel. American Hellenic Hull 'on target for profit breakthrough' Emerging Cypriot-based hull and machinery venture says it is on schedule to show profit in 2019 after two years of red ink Whole fleet in use as Olympic returns to profit Stig Remoy-owned OSV owner expects 20% growth in charter hire this year. Capesize spot rates back at nine-year highs Rates on major capesize benchmark routes have increased by 27% over the past three weeks. Reederei Nord partners private equity on feeder boxship resales Diversification strategy looks to newbuild market for discount on modern technology in anticipation of IMO 2020 boost Uncertainty over loss of life in Indonesia ro-ro fire Latest reports suggest rescued passengers by far exceed numbers in manifest Mexico seizes fentanyl on Maersk boxship Coastguard finds 931 bags on unnamed vessel in Puerto de Lazaro Cardenas. Passengers saved as ro-pax capsizes in Philippines At least 149 people were rescued from a ro-pax that capsized on Saturday in the Philippines. CNN reported that the Mika Mari VIII turned over on arrival at Consuelo, a port in Camotes Islands, Cebu province. Four passengers sustained minor injuries, according to Michael John Encina, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard. Some of the passengers and crew were thrown into the sea. A cargo ICS unveils latest crop of talent A new group of shipping professionals has taken a stride up the career ladder with success in this year's Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' examinations Dof anchor-handler wins extension with Petrobras An anchor-handler owned by NorSkan Offshore, Dof's Brazilian unit, has won a one-year contract extension with Petrobras. Dof trims loss but long-term financing questions remain The 16,820-hp Skandi Fluminense (built 2007) will continue its employment with the Brazilian state energy company until September 2020. The initial contract began in July 2018. The vessel has one work-class remotely Shipping's myriad challenges to fuel London debate, Paddy Rodgers says Former Euronav CEO looks ahead to moderating London International Shipping Week conference, and considers the pressing challenges that face the industry DFDS sells ferry to La Meridionale DFDS has sold one of its ro-pax ferries to French company La Meridionale. Brexit fears take a bite out of DFDS forecasts and share price The Copenhagen-based owner expects the sale of the Liverpool Seaways (built 1997) to raise proceeds of DKK 200m ($29.4m). Completion of the deal and delivery of the vessel are expected in April 2020, DFDS said in a statement on Monday. DFDS expects to book a Noble sells another bulker as owning exit nears Singapore group confirms disposal of post-panamax for nearly $15m. Fei Kwok takes on Chinese role for Clyde & Co Lawyer becomes head of banking and finance as firm spies new opportunities. Hyundai Heavy reveals $189m LNG carrier order South Korean shipbuilder adds another contract for delivery in 2022. Subsea 7 clinches Brazilian contract worth up to $150m Norwegian company's pipe-layers to connect FPSO in Lapa North East field. MOL eyes steel shipping deal in Turkey Japanese group teaming up with producer Tosalyi on transport. PSA buys second North American terminal in under a month Singapore company makes first foray into the US ports sector with latest acquisition Egypt wants five new bunker tankers Petroleum minister to boost refuelling fleet this year and in 2020. UK tanker sector in the dark as "do or die" Brexit nears A deal or no deal could make all the difference for the UK's refineries and regional tanker sector, says Gibson FPSOs, FSRUs and offshore wind boost Sembcorp Marine coffers Yard group says it has been "pursuing the available pockets of opportunities" in weak market Grindrod top brass frustrated at weak share price But owner hopes move to simplify structure will make it easier for investors to understand company HFW recruits Chris Metcalf as shipping practice growth marches on Legal veteran joins from Clyde & Co and is sixth new partner in Singapore in less two years

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Dorian may not reach U.S. coast, but will pack punch State officials begin reversing highway lanes ahead of hurricane's near-hit of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. While the National Hurricane Center says the storm isn't... Slideshow: The freight before the storm In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, hundreds of trucks delivered trailers laden with supplies for FEMA to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. FreightWaves photographer... The fallout from container port automation A study sponsored by Canadian dockworkers has tried to quantify the impact of container terminal automation. South Florida begins feeling effects of approaching Dorian U.S. National Hurricane Center extends hurricane watch as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport closes in response to tropical storm-level winds. CBP at Brunswick and Savannah closes in storm's wake Customs and Border Protection announced that it will suspend operations at the two Georgia seaports for Sept. 3-4 with the approach of Hurricane Dorian. Maritime History Notes: The father of integrated shipping If Sea-Land founder Malcom McLean is recognized as the "father of container shipping," then surely Charles Morgan should be deemed the "father of integrated shipping"... Maple Leaf Motoring: Dorian deals near-miss in Canada-Florida freight lanes Star Van Systems, with 55 dedicated Canada-Florida runs per week, had prepared for the worst, but now may get an uptick on southbound freight as... Florida ports to close as Hurricane Dorian approaches Port Everglades has received approval to allow petroleum trucks to continue making deliveries to retail gas stations until early Monday morning or until winds reach... Retailers, logistics providers prepare for Hurricane Dorian in light of unpredictable path C.H. Robinson has executed thousands of shipments into Florida since Thursday. The FreightTech venture cycle is here to stay. Ignore at your own peril. FreightTech venture investing is super hot, but most of these startups continue to lose money. Is this a fad or something else? Last year, FreightWaves...

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
External: Global Risk Management South Korean September HSFO supply to rise on higher imports "There will be roughly more than 100,000 mt of additional volume in the spot market," a source at a South Korean refiner said. REFINERY NEWS: Malaysia's RAPID sells first naphtha cargo, to load Sep 2-4 The naphtha cargo is slated to load around September 2-4, Asian naphtha trade sources 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.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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