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BRIEFS

February 5, 2019

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Cargo liquefaction continues to be a major risk for dry bulk shipping Container Tracking Note now effective in Liberia Govt increases proposed investment in 17 enterprises under Ministry of Shipping to INR 5,778 cr. for 2019-20 Milaha announces direct container shipping service connecting Black Sea, Mediterranean MOL's LNG-fuelled tugboat marks 1st bunkering of LNG in Kansai region ONE takes delivery of 5th newly-built 14,000-TEU magenta containership Panalpina's largest shareholder does not support DSV's non-binding proposal SCFI rates mixed World's first 'digital survey' ofvessel claimed to be carried out 16.7 pc increase in steel export in 2017-18 GCPTCL jetty maintenance Port of Rotterdam puts Internet of Things platform into operation CONCOR signs MoU with Russian rail company to jointly develop multimodal logistics services along INSTC route 'Thrust on manufacturing sector will go a long way in boosting growth' GST revenue collection up in Jan. India now sixth largest & fastest growing major economy in the world: Goyal

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Custom-built Fuso Canter has room for complete team Cargolux concludes its "year of the horse" Kombiverkehr to launch new services in 2019 DHL and FIA World Endurance Championship renew contract Supply vessel for offshore activities enters service Inauguration of new logistics centre at Brussels airport Power of procuration for Roland Wimmer Australia: Linfox buys Aurizon's intermodal business Kerry, Deloitte, and Cargo Smart increase use of blockchain Team Lines goes offboard ERS Railways generates growth spurt at Hupac "Curiosity of the Day" Waberer's chooses Robert Ziegler as new CEO C.H. Robinson increased revenues to USD 16.6 billion SF Airlines adds capacity before New Year celebrations Joint action to foster inland waterways in India

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Pressure increases on Grayling and 'illegal' Seaborne Freight contract General average 'likely' as another blaze breaks out on a containership Ceva stays bullish after a 'year of change', but its future remains unclear Kerry Logistics keeps faith with 'overhyped' blockchain technology Analysis: the air may be blue as 'New Kuehne + Nagel' fails to live up to expectations China chartering more seafood flights as Year of the Pig trots in Brexit could also be a threat to 1.7m in Cambodia Skyteam may lose Kenya Airways just months after China Southern Supply chain radar: 'Maybe it is all a show' - Panalpina's largest shareholder rejects DSV's Sfr170 a share proposal Supply chain radar: As disappointment with the 'New Kuehne + Nagel' grows, ME/Africa boss opts out

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Metal Shark delivers 64-ft monohull pilot boat Tidewater installs Challenger software platform on 100 OSVs Thoma-Sea picks TMC compressor system for advanced trawler Envirocleanse inTank BWTS gets USCG Type Approval Paddy Rodgers to step down as Euronav CEO

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Dorian LPG increases scrubber investment The gas carrier now has 10 vessels contracted for scrubbers ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap Stable crews might be a better way forward Stable crewing is more expensive in the short term but would pay off in the long run, a Southampton Solent... NordLB offloads 263-ship portfolio of largely non-performing loans Cerberus will soon control a substantial chunk of Germany's overhanging shipping debt, with many in Hamburg fearful as to its... Capital Product eyes broad horizon of shipping for opportunities with longer employment An $800m fleet controlled by its sponsor, Capital Maritime & Trading, includes large containerships and VLCCs - and additionally LNG... Panalpina's largest shareholder declines to back DSV bid Ernst Göhner Foundation informs Panalpina board its preference for an 'independent growth strategy', including M&A Box lines braced for Chinese New Year slowdown Container lines are managing capacity to meet demand but will be hoping that rates make a steady return to normal... Daily Briefing Maersk to reduce UK and South Africa cadet intake \| Baltic delays final decision on 2020 index changes \| The... Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers stepping down VLCC giant will start the search for a new chief executive to lead next phase of growth plan. Current chief... Anadarko to supply CNOOC with Mozambique LNG The deal will bring Anadarko a step closer to a final investment decision for its East African LNG project APL boxship burning off Vietnam The fire reportedly broke out in one of the ship's cargo compartments. No casualties have been reported so far and... Brightoil reports $58m loss in June-December Embattled oil and gas player has calculated a HK$452m consolidated loss for the six months ended December 31, 2018 in... Shipowners urged to hedge against oil price spike Shipping industry faces $100bn hit in worst-case scenario during the switch to low-sulphur fuels, say Enerjen Capital founders NYK and BHP bunker vessel with biofuel using blockchain The journey of the fuel has been tracked and verified by BLOC's blockchain platform

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Manzanillo port regains rail access after protest Schneider National to put new CEO in driving seat APM Terminals' NY-NJ ups response to backlog Panalpina shareholders reject 'hard to beat' DSV offer Bankruptcy underscores need for freight payment diligence Concor deepens integration with Russian rail pact

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Navios ups ante in offer for preferred shares Navios Maritime Holdings is sweetening the pot for preferred shareholders as it pushes forward with a tender offer that has been the centre of a lawsuit. Fewer than half of the necessary shares were offered for swap by last Friday's deadline. Now the Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner has bumped its offer up on one series of preferred shares to $7.25 in cash per share or $8.28 in 9.75% notes. Ho Gloomy freight market proving a snag for capesize bulker sales Depressed market sentiment and the Lunar New Year holiday are stalling the sale of a Japan-built capesize bulker that has been on the market since early January, brokers say. The 180,230 Nord Steel (built 2007) entered the market on 2 January, but crashing spot rates have so far kept a lid on buyer interest, sale and purchase specialists say. The Singapore-based seller, Singa Star, is said to Leros Management of Greece prepares to offload fleet Leros Management of Greece is seeking a sale of all four bulkers in its fleet. The vessels were ordered at the peak of the market in 2008, and the shipowner is poised to to recoup only a fraction of what it paid for them. Leros ready to pay the price Three of ships are supramaxes from China's Cosco Zhoushan Shipyard, while the fourth is a handysize bulker from Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineerin Iranian-built aframax emerges under Venezuelan ownership Tanker ordered in 2006 and completed in 2013 has finally joined the fleet of Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit Euronav's stock has so far withstood the shock news long-term chief executive Paddy Rodgers is leaving the company. Tanker giant Euronav announced this morning Rodgers would depart this year when a successor has been found. Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety Shares in the world's largest publicly traded crude tanker owner slipped a little in early trading in Brussels as the news Iranian ships 'having no problems' after sanctions Iranian ships have had no significant problems with insurance coverage following the re-imposition of US sanctions, according to the director of the country's Shipping Association. Vessels can ply routes in most areas and ports of the world, Masoud Polmeh told reporters. The IRNA website cited him as saying that due to US threats, some overseas insurance companies offer their services until the Chinese New Year hangover looms for lines Shipping consultancy Drewry has warned that boxship rates could take around 20 weeks to recover from a post-Chinese New Year (CNY) slump. The holiday sees factories shut down as families reunite during a week-long rest from work. Drewry said that to counter the anticipated demand lull, carriers will usually blank a number of sailings in a bid to better match supply with demand. So far the compa Dorian still looking at LPG fuel Despite moving forward with scrubber installations, Dorian LPG still has an eye on LPG as fuel - it's just too expensive right now. It announced scrubber installations on three more ships Monday, bringing its total to 10, then on its earnings conference call said LPG conversion could be available as soon as next year. VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers Hats off to Hadjipater Containerships buys back $13m of notes after CMA CGM takeover Finland's Containerships has bought back EUR 11.4m ($13m) of notes as bondholders exercised sell options following its takeover by CMA CGM. The French line bought the company last year and holders of the EUR 60m notes due 2021 had the right to require Containerships to repurchase the debt. The deadline for tendering the notes was 4 January. Bondholders offered in 19% of the principal amount and Stolt-Nielsen reveals progress on 2020 fuel charges and tanker leaseback deal Stolt-Nielsen has enjoyed some success in passing the anticipated extra fuel cost from IMO 2020 rules onto its customers, its chief executive says. Oslo-listed Stolt is also working on a sale-and-leaseback deal involving multiple tankers, it has emerged. Tankers drag Stolt-Nielsen profit below forecasts Avenir LNG gears up for next phase of fundraising Chief executive Niels Stolt-Nielsen says Hanjin's Subic yard receiver quits due to creditors The rehabilitation receiver for Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) has resigned. Stefani Sano blamed creditor opposition to his appointment by a local court, according to Business World. Philippines ready to help Hanjin yard buyers Philippines could buy Hanjin's Subic yard He said in a statement: "By this resignation, I hope that the creditor banks shall have no m Brightoil confirms arrests of VLCCs and barges Hong Kong-listed firm has been forced to halt much of its shipping operations as debt restructuring continues. Oldendorff to retrofit kamsarmax with scrubber Upgrade announced as German shipowner takes delivery of five newbuildings GEOxyz OSV helps locate Emiliano Sala's plane A Belgian OSV has helped find the wreckage of the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala in the English Channel. The newly signed Cardiff City striker and pilot David Ibbotson died on the Piper Malibu aircraft last month en route to Wales from France. The 3,330-dwt Geo Ocean III (built 2004), owned by GEOxyz, was moved into position over the wreckage site after the plane was found by a privatel VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers Dorian LPG has upped its investment in scrubber technology as it wheeled out a stronger than expected set of quarterly numbers. New York-listed Dorian has opted to add scrubbers to three more vessels in a move it believes will offer a competitive advantage. Dorian's Hadjipateras named 2019 CMA Commodore Dorian reveals $20m scrubber project as it mulls BW LPG offer The project adds to a $20m pl German study calls scrubbers 'new direct pollution source' to marine environment Research funded by the German Environment Agency highlights 'discrepancy' between scrubber-discharge samples and previous studies Vafias-linked outfit seeks to keep tanker dispute in Texas US courts and not UK arbitrators should decide $20m liability case, says former owner of scrapped aframax "Old" Noble Group to be liquidated A court hearing has been scheduled in Bermuda to wind up the "old" Noble Group following its $3.5bn debt restructuring. The company said the liquidation - a "procedural process" - will be considered on 8 February. Noble Group finally completes $3.5bn restructuring Court officer moves in to finalise Noble restructuring The Singapore trader and bulker owner was financially restructured at the en Korea Shipping Corp scraps capesize bulker Korea Shipping Corp has sold capesize bulker for scrap, sources say. Demolition brokers say the 150,000-dwt Dangjin Friendship (built 1994) has been sold to Bangladesh for $445 per ldt or $8.3m. 'Wake-up call' for Indian yards as Brussels rejects scrapping applications Korea Shipping bought the vessel from Dong A Tanker for $8m in August 2012 as Dong A Ares. The ship was then due for special s Maersk looking to expand on land The Danish group will target logistics, supply chain management and warehousing - but billion-dollar deals are out Possible hijacking of three crew reported off Nigeria Maritime security firm Praesidium International has said three crew may have been kidnapped on Monday off Nigeria. An incident took place involving the landing craft Laeticia V, it said. The vessel was 135 nautical miles south-west of Brass in the Gulf of Guinea at the time. No further information was available. Golden Pass decision seen as next spur for LNG market An anticipated final investment decision from Qatar Petroleum and Exxon on the Golden Pass LNG export facility is expected to spur the LNG market, Jefferies says. Analyst Randy Giveans says the decision is expected for the $10bn facility in Sabine Pass, Texas in the coming days. Qatar's $11bn newbuild plans show scale of LNG ambitions The analyst describes the step as "yet another important cat Nord/LB rejects Cerberus bid as 263-ship portfolio sold Private equity fund bid on hold as state owner and savings banks come up with restructuring cash, but Cerberus tipped as buyer of $3bn "Big Ben" ship fund. Milaha builds Nakilat stake to 36.3% with QIA deal Qatar Shipping (Milaha) has added another 5.9% to its holding in compatriot LNG carrier owner Nakilat. Milaha makes first boxship move in Europe The LPG, tanker, OSV and boxship player said it now owns 36.3% of the company. The 5.9% was the entire holding of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Milaha CEO Abdulrahman Essa Al-Mannai said his company was a founder of Nakilat. He added that the dea Fredly sets target for Hunter VLCC pool play with Hartree Arne Fredly is positive about the growth potential of Hunter Group's VLCC pool. Hunter teamed up with fellow VLCC newcomer Hartree Maritime Partners last October to create a pool for scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs. Hunter and Hartree open door for consolidation with new eco VLCC pool Frontline and Hunter head crude pack as peer group trumps S&P 500 Hunter's eight VLCC newbuildings and four from Har Berenberg upgrades Hapag-Lloyd despite 2020 fuel cost questions Berenberg Capital has upgraded shares in container giant Hapag-Lloyd despite headwinds facing the sector, including disruption from IMO 2020 rules. Analysts led by Joel Spungin raised Hapag to buy and adjusted their target price from €34 to €31 per share. Hapag-Lloyd commits to scrubber retrofitting Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy "We believe Hapag's valuation discount Milaha makes first boxship move in Europe Qatar Navigation (Milaha) is to launch its first boxship service in Europe. The company will start a direct run linking the Black Sea and Mediterranean, it said in a statement cited by Bloomberg. This will connect Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Russia. Ports are Athens, Istanbul, Poti and Novorossiysk. Milaha will use two 1,700-teu ships that can also carry 300 reefer boxes. It has not specifi MPC Capital takes $20m hit from rig write-down MPC Munchmeyer Petersen Capital (MPC Capital) has taken a EUR 17.2m ($19.68m) hit from its investment in an oil rig. The German investor, better known for its ownership of boxships, said it made an extraordinary write-down on financial assets of EUR 9.6m in 2018. MPC Capital : investors "cautious" as profit falls This related to the carrying amount of two indirect investments from the former KG Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety Chief executive to step down later this year after a successor is found, and plans to focus on helping address pollution and improve safety. BHP and NYK latest to back biofuel bunkers GoodFuels supplies green fuel to Japanese capsize, with CO2 savings to be verified with blockchain. Libya said to be targeting return of VLCC loadings North African nation's plans include investment in state-of-the-art port suitable for large tankers. MAN confirms LPG-fuelled engines for China VLGC Engine builder says propulsion technology also suited to shuttle tankers and VLCCs.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Panalpina rejects acquisition bid by DSV Swiss foundation owning 46 percent of Panalpina does not support offer from Denmark's DSV. COSCO's Finkel: Low rates make alliances necessary Shipping line's executive vice president of trade says U.S. trucking and rising ship fuel expenses are other concerns. Consultant: Ports need to invest in infrastructure The investments could facilitate new trade lanes despite looming economic uncertainty. APL ship on fire off coast of Vietnam A Hapag-Lloyd ship that caught fire early in January is now moored off Freeport, Bahamas. CBP determines country of origin for Ethernet devices CBP is slated to publish Tuesday a ruling that found the U.S. to be the country of origin of certain Ethernet devices for purposes of U.S. government procurement. BlueWater looks at political unrest in Venezuela Oil-producing countries are closely monitored as bunker prices heavily impact the ocean liner shipping industry. CSX exec: Inland ports improve supply chain efficiency The Class I railroad has seen an increase in efficiency and improvement in quality of customer service since implementing scheduled railroading. Intermodal volumes up 5.6 percent in 2018 Nominations sought for ag trade advisory committees

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Oil ends day lower as equity rally fails to dampen crude oversupply concerns Crude prices finished in the red Monday after an afternoon equity rally failed to allay market concerns that crude markets could become oversupplied due to lower demand growth. Argentina awards license to YPF, Tecpetrol for Vaca Muerta oil pipeline Argentina's energy secretariat said Monday it has awarded a 33-year license to a consortium of Tecpetrol and YPF to transport crude over an under-construction pipeline, a key for increasing oil production in the Vaca Muerta shale play. Panama's December marine diesel sales decrease 8.19% on year Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 33,041 mt in December, down 8.19%, compared with the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Monday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Supply concerns push Dubai crude above ICE Brent for first time since Aug 2015 The strength is primarily due to tight sour crude supply reflecting uncertainty over Venezuela, a trader said. BHP, NYK advance sustainable biofuels bunkering to cut carbon emissions The advanced biofuel was blended with conventional fossil-based MGO in a mix of 30% biofuel to 70% conventional MGO. FUTURES: Crude steady to higher awaiting fresh cues "Some profit-taking can be seen this morning [Monday] though it remains largely supported compared to last week's levels," IG market strategist Pan Jingyi said.

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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