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June 5, 2019

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Vancouver lockout brings longshoremen to terms in less than three hours Hapag-Lloyd back in black, quarterly revenue up 8.6pc to US$3.9b Ningbo-Zhoushan port adds three new container berths at Jintang Spot rates make extraordinary 13.7pc jump in face of cancelled sailings PSA, PFR and IFM investors jointly acquire Poland's largest box terminal Egypt's Damietta Port ready to handle 14,000-TEUers Finnish police looking into possible fraud at Cargotec's MacGregor India loses GSP preferential status Sino-US trade war means a bleak 2019 for air carriers, says IATA chief Unilode opens new repair centre in Hong Kong Etihad buys out partner and sets up its own secures valuable service

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JUNE 4, 2019
Box cargo volume to fall sharply between China & US: Analysts CMA CGM to upgrade its Europe/Caribbean & Latin America offering Contracted freight rates seen up in May for containership segment as new contracts are finalised Global LNG trade continues to increase, says key official Hutchison Ports to build & operate container terminal in Québec ICS' third edition guidelines on application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention launched Mammoet Germany acquires MEYER Anlagenbau Moderate rise seen continuing in manning costs Import of glycine from India, China & Japan hurting US industry, says trade body NMPT's proposal for anchorage charges seen as disadvantageous to the port Roadwings International launches GOCON web portal for supply of container trailers Gross GST revenue up GSP withdrawal would have limited impact but RoSCTL extension needed, says FIEO Steel industry expected to benefit from new govt's spending on infrastructure Training seminar on shipping & logistics in Gandhidham on June 15 a must-attend for key members of the fraternity

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Space for local heroes Increased train speed to enhance capacity Transport specialist improves container train loading Hertzog & Partner and Maritime Network prolong cooperation New facility for life sciences and healthcare ZIM goes green Latam Cargo signs global master lease agreement with CSafe Three more locomotives for UK's rail network All Martin Bencher offices now certified Verdion launches iPort Phase 2 with new warehouse deal BHV links new name with specific demands Turkish Cargo continues growth with dual hub approach China train adds more destinations in Asia to its network Iumi appoints new Asia ambassador Loxxter introduces new cloud solution Norway helps IMO achieve its goals "Curiosity of the Day" Air New Zealand dreams of new flag ship

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JUNE 4, 2019
US-China tension casts shadow over Transport Logistic in Munich TAC Index expands coverage - as air cargo demand appears to weaken FedEx plans daily e-commerce deliveries in 2020 to maximise Ground fleet utilisation US and Asian supply chains brace for impact as tropical storm seasons approach Hapag-Lloyd launches remote reefer monitoring system DHL invests in air freight capacity to cater for surge in Japanese seafood exports Supply chain radar: About DSV Panalpina's Sfr20m break fee - and a deal that 'should have never happened' Mike Tegtmeyer joins AIT Worldwide as vice president of global IT infrastructure A 'Bridge' to China, and her family's business, in the Trump cabinet

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JUNE 4, 2019
Alfa Laval offers future proof scrubber options Local bans on open loop exhaust gas scrubbing are causing shipowners to look more closely at closed loop solutions. Alfa Laval PureSOx gives customers the option of closed loop scrubbing either by Wärtsilä's Operim promises smarter performance, greater profitability Wärtsilä is launching a new, digital version of its Operim (Operational Performance Improvement & Monitoring) offering at this year's Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Norway. By digitally augmenting physical products through the addition Inland Marine Services to manage Apex Oil fleet Hebron, Ky,, headquartered vessel management specialist Inland Marine Service (IMS) has signed up Apex Oil Company, Inc. as its latest client. As a result of the deal, IMS will be responsible for ABS publishes Low Carbon Shipping Outlook A Low Carbon Shipping Outlook just published by ABS aims to help the maritime sector evaluate potential pathways to a low-carbon future. "Despite all the noise and confusion about IMO 2020, the Cummins unveils IMO Tier III strategy Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today unveiled its solution for meeting IMO Tier III emissions regulations. The company will utilize proven Tier II engine technology and add a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment Dataran Elektra appointed first PETRONAS-licensed agent for FUELTRAX in Malaysia To satisfy the growing demand for electronic fuel monitoring systems (EFMS) in Malaysia, FUELTRAX has appointed trade and services provider Dataran Elektra as the first PETRONAS-licensed agent for FUELTRAX in Malaysia. Now, ABB adds DP2 capability to pilot control solution ABB is adding DP2 dynamic positioning functionality to its ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control solution. Designed to optimize vessel responsiveness, efficiency and safety across the entire operating profile, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Three new two-strokes join WinGD engine line-up WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels. It says the new additions to the portfolio - the

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JUNE 4, 2019
Sustainable finance tightening will cut off ship funding for smaller companies Capital will only flow in the direction of companies that are doing the right things. Scale and access to capital... Wilhelmsen acquires 50% share in NorSea Wind Wilhelmsen chief executive says the tie-up with NorSea gives the group a new direction and leg to stand on by... Shipping industry told to innovate to survive Prosperity - and even survival - requires shipping companies to be adapt to constant change, says Ramez Naam Nigeria says seafarer kidnappings to be 'history' within months "The one assurance I can give you is that in the next few months - not the next few years... Clipper benefits from strong ro-ro demand The expected improvement this year are driven by "continued positive commercial developments" in Seatruck Ferries, which operates ro-ro services in... Norway sets out ambitious emission goals Neighbouring Scandinavian country Sweden is expected to announce targets of its own J. Lauritzen cuts exposure to dry bulk amid losses The Danish company cut the number of controlled bulkers to 68 in the first quarter of the year from 83... Hapag-Lloyd to add tracking to all reefer boxes German container line will develop services alongside customers to improve supply chain visibility Torm buys four MRs ahead of market upswing The four vessels, built in 2011, have been bought for a total consideration of $83m Maersk launches share buy-back programme First phase of plan will see Danish carrier spend up to DKr3.3bn on acquiring its own share capital Oldendorff completes deals with 23 Chinese leasing firms Oldendorff adds that during the 35 years between 1986 to 2021 it would have taken delivery of 106 newbuildings from... Daily Briefing Autonomous ship pioneers to reap rewards \| Liberia deregisters tanker carrying Iran crude \| LNG seen to be transitional fuel... Allianz ship total losses plunge to record low The overall number of reported shipping incidents was almost flat at 2,698 in 2018, with machinery damage the leading cause... Services sector will gain as Australia tops LNG stakes in 2020, predicts Rystad In the interim, with up to $40bn in LNG projects in the region coming through, if those in Papua New... Sabine Pass' sixth train gets the go-ahead Cheniere boasts a new capital allocation framework it says will support continued investment in natural gas

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JUNE 4, 2019
Canada's Mulroney: North American free trade 'will prevail' NS, UP interline revamp to require crosstown drays Falling imports won't guarantee lower trans-Pacific rates Canadian shippers grapple with tariffs, port delays Charleston's Wando terminal opening earlier for extra volumes Hapag-Lloyd's reefers to bear tracking devices US tariffs threaten fresh congestion at Mexico border SEKO eyeing acquisitions as part of private equity transition CMA CGM bullish on India's project cargo outlook

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JUNE 4, 2019
Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management Oslo-listed owner's measure suggests John Fredriksen treats LNG shipping business seriously and will stay for the long run. Shipowners turn to more sophisticated financial models as banks back away A more diversified model could benefit shipowners even though other sources of financing are not always easy to secure. FSL completes $31.48m fundraiser First Ship Lease Trust has completed its 956 million share fundraiser. Crude tanker rates boost FSL earnings The Singapore-listed shipowner disclosed Tuesday that it had raised $31.48m (SGD 43.03) by selling nearly a billion new units in a non-pronounceable preferential offering first announced last fall. According to the company, 430 million of those units were valid acceptances with another 5 US-Cuba cruises banned US cruisegoers destined for Cuba will have to change their vacation plans. The Trump administration today banned cruise voyages between the US and the island country in an effort to stop money-making tourism, the Associated Press reports. President Donald Trump has tightened restrictions on travel and remittances to the island nation in response to its support for the Nicolas Maduro regime in Ve Star Bulk, Genco set to benefit from iron ore recovery Both owners show major upsides with solid balance sheets, Deutsche Bank analysts say. Shipping faces extra costs to comply with sanctions New US advice suggests industry will need to pay for more technology Young people predicted to change shipping's approach to diversity and the environment "If you're not here to contribute to society, why are you here?" the TradeWinds conference panel asked. Can dry bulk freight rates still boom in a digital age? Have digital developments and changing dynamics in the dry cargo market put a cap on boom-time rates, which have historically helped shipowners build fortunes? Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Wilhelmsen Ship Management breezes into offshore wind market with NorSea deal That was the possibility raised by Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill's oc Castor Maritime sees improved earnings Nasdaq-listed owner of one bulker posts higher revenue for first half of year; stock price takes a healthy leap. Wilhelmsen Ship Management breezes into offshore wind market with NorSea deal Singapore-based outfit buys 50% stake in the wind-sector specialist and senses a chance for the joint venture to 'set the playing rules a little' in a 'very fragmented market' Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Shipping stands as an investible industry for the first time in almost a decade, according to veteran Norwegian broker and investment banker Peter Anker. BHP: LNG bunkering will happen Erna Solberg looks to tap potential of the oceans as Norway intensifies green shipping drive However, the industry is set to see huge change in the next 10 years that will place demands on traditional shipowners Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth Oslo-based Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&M) is pressing ahead with its plans for growth, which will include an equity raise in the near future and possibly the acquisition of other lenders' shipping loans. Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter Maritime & Merchant Bank seeks more deals after profitable start to 2019 Chief executive Halvor Sveen told Tr J Lauritzen cuts 15 bulkers in slump Danish group J Lauritzen has reduced its bulker fleet by 15 ships in a weak market. It said it decided to bring the average number of controlled vessels down to 68 in the first quarter, compared with 83 a year ago. Lauritzen, Maersk and Torm join autonomous ship initiative J Lauritzen cuts loss as dry and LPG markets rise The market for handysizes was weak throughout the first three months, it Grupo R sues in Texas for return of $10m in deposits from Coastline Maritime Mexican oil and gas giant seeks seizure of OSVs over failed 2014 acquisition Berg is back with MPSV resale and listing plan Christian Berg's Bech Offshore is teaming up with Thailand's Beacon Offshore to buy an OSV newbuilding resale - with an Oslo listing also planned. The 4,000-dwt high-end DP 2 MPSV is nearing completion at Vard Shipyards in Vietnam. It was ordered in 2014 and appears to be a former ER Offshore ship, but is now owned by the yard. Norway's Bech will take a stake in Beacon, whose shareholders will BHP: LNG bunkering will see 'quantum leap' The industry's drive towards greener, lower-emission fuels will make the current asset model redundant, according to the mining giant's top shipping official. Helsinki Shipyard wins first order since sale Finland's Helsinki Shipyard has confirmed its first ship order since it was sold to a pair of Russian businessmen last month. One of the new owner's companies, Vodohod, is contracting two ice-class cruiseships, according to Russia's former deputy transport minister Viktor Olersky, who chairs both the yard and Vodohod. Expedition cruise orders keep rolling in Arctech yard reveals $1.7bn order ho Erna Solberg looks to tap potential of the oceans as Norway intensifies green shipping drive Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has said the world's oceans hold the key to addressing some of the planet's major problems after her government made green shipping a cornerstone of its maritime policy. Speaking at Nor-Shipping in Oslo today, Solberg said we are all living in uncertain times and facing uncertain challenges, from hunger and poverty to climate change. Tax the rich? Norway's s Hahn & Co 'considering' $4bn H-Line Shipping sale South Korea's Hahn & Co is being linked with a potential sale of bulker and LNG carrier owner H-Line Shipping. Sources familiar with the matter were cited by Bloomberg as saying the group is considering options for the company. H-Line Shipping spends over $100m on bulker newbuilds at New Times Shipbuilding H-Line orders $142m LNG capesize duo These could include a partial or full disposal. Ha AI works best if you know what you're looking for, says Windward CEO Chief executive Ami Daniel says data-based modelling can enhance maritime business operations but goals need to be clear Fifth generation of Eitzen family set to join Camillo Eitzen on comeback trail Axel Eitzen's eldest son to join Camillo Eitzen & Co in August as outfit goes for growth Jinhui tears up Chartworld deal over late delivery Oslo-listed Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has cancelled a deal to buy a supramax bulker due to its late delivery. The company agreed in April to acquire two ships, the 50,220-dwt Aifanourios (built 2002) and the 50,354-dwt Aigeorgis (built 2001), for $6.25m and $5.75m from Lou Kollakis-led Chartworld Shipping of Greece. Jinhui buys two supramaxes It has now torn up the contract for Aifanou Agent limits liability in vessel draft mix-up UK insurer International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reminded members of the importance of terms and conditions in contracts after a draft mix-up resulted in a pay-out. The warning comes after a case involving an agent at a discharge port which advised a shipper with cargo on board an inbound vessel that the maximum draft was 40 feet. Armed guards charter clause costs manager $150,0 Briese aims to boost MPP fleet with Chinese newbuildings German operator eyeing new designs as pending orders and deliveries into the market could render older vessels obsolete Clipper A/S splashes $124m on ro-ros as it logs profit Clipper ferry holding company Clipper Group A/S has revealed ro-ro acquisitions as it returned to the black for 2018. The Danish operation, which now effectively consists of Irish Sea ro-ro outfit Seatruck Ferries, said operating profit came in at $13m, against a loss of $12m in 2017. The net result was $0.5m, compared to a loss of $19m in the previous year. Clipper Bulk axes 40 jobs as part of Wanted: Seafarers who like video games and want to spend more time with family Even officers' union official sees opportunity in increased automation in shipping, but the e-sport generation may one day take the helm DSME workers stop HHI team carrying out due diligence Unionised workers at DSME have prevented a team from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) carrying out due diligence ahead of their $1.6bn merger. Shareholders okay Hyundai Heavy split despite protests The on-site inspection was called off in Geoje, Korea, on Monday, the Yonhap news agency reported. HHI officials were denied entry, as were executives from Korea Development Bank, which is selling its J&J Denholm was always on my radar, says soon-to-be CEO Ben MacLehose Cricket lover takes to the wicket after several years preparing for new CEO challenge Oldendorff reveals 23 sale and charter deals in China Germany's Oldendorff group has revealed a series of 23 deals with Chinese leasing companies over the last year. The bulker owner and operator said it struck agreements with three companies for bulkers ranging between 61,000 dwt and 209,000 dwt. Oldendorff boosts green footprint with switch to LED bulbs Oldendorff takes Castor Maritime panamax on charter But the company added that none of these Qatargas pushes back bid deadline on LNG newbuildings Middle East producer Qatargas has given shipbuilders more time to submit their initial bids for a series of at least 40 LNG newbuildings. Offers on the huge haul of vessels requested by the world's largest LNG producer were originally due last week on 27 May. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge But yards have been given an extension until the 17 June on offers. Interested pa Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision An Awilco LNG vessel is heading to a repair yard after being damaged in a collision in Singapore. Awilco LNG prepares for improving but volatile gas market The Norwegian owner said the 156,600-cbm WilForce (built 2013) was "struck by another vessel" on 30 May. TradeWinds understands the ship was in collision with a newbuilding, Nisshin Shipping's 39,300-dwt open-hatch bulker Western Moscow. No Shearwater and CGG team up on Eidesvik seismic fleet deal Norway's Shearwater GeoServices is forming a new seismic shipping alliance with Paris-listed CGG. Shearwater will buy five high-end streamer vessels and two additional "legacy ships" jointly owned by CGG Marine Resources Norge and Norwegian company Eidesvik Offshore. Eidesvik Offshore sees seismic boost after smaller first-quarter loss Rasmussen Group set to profit from Shearwater seismic ships Connections, knowledge and heritage keep Norwegian shipbrokers at the top table 'Strong reputation' and providing 'clients with a complete tool box' ensures Norway remains one of the world's best broking centres but a 'definite age gap' in the sector 'needs to be filled' Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders Alafouzos family company lands largest book gain since start of 2017 with $121m increase on the contract price for eight new vessels, with Angelicoussis in second Allianz: Asia Pacific top region for casualties in 2018 Insurer says South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines remain accident blackspots. Total to acquire Toshiba's US LNG business French oil major says deal is set to make it one of the leading US LNG exporters by 2020. Fearnley's 16% shipping return draws doubts and praises While shipping has the unwanted reputation of low returns in recent years, Norwegian brokerage claims to have achieved average annual return of 16% in the past two decades. Ampelmann seals debut Norway offshore contract Dutch offshore service provider says walk-to-work project due to start in June aboard Normand Jarstein. South Korea cedes aframax top spot to Chinese shipbuilders China takes advantage of their South Korean counterparts' financial troubles and higher prices to corner the market for newbuilds Feen Marine launches plug and play scrubber in a box Batam-based scrubber maker says SOx Box simplifies installation and cuts costs

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JUNE 4, 2019
Number of ship total losses lowest in a century But Allianz's Baptiste Ossena says that the "lack of an overall fall in shipping incidents, heightened political risks to vessel security, complying with 2020 emissions rules and the growing number of fires on board bring challenges." House Appropriations approves FY2020 T-HUD bill The legislation, which was favorably reported to the House by a 29-21 recorded vote, provides $137.1 billion in budgetary resources and includes $75.8 billion in discretionary funding. FMCSA taking applications for younger CMV driver pilot The pilot program allows a limited number of drivers ages 18 to 21 to drive CMVs in interstate commerce if they possess the military equivalent of a CDL. Final rule to further restrict air and vessel travel to Cuba Effective Wednesday, the rule will amend the Export Administration Regulations' aircraft, vessels and spacecraft license exception. DHL survey finds e-commerce shippers' biggest issue Canada to spend $47.5 million on Port of Halifax Maersk withdrawing from two discussion agreements Executive Moves: CCA, Prince Rupert, Survitec Hapag-Lloyd introduces container monitoring program

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JUNE 4, 2019
Crude settles higher as equity markets rally Crude oil futures settled higher Tuesday, moving from the morning's negative territory into the black as equity markets rallied. Port of Rotterdam handles record number of containers in April The total volume of container freight handled in Rotterdam in April hit 13.6 million mt. External: Global Risk Management Awilco LNG says no bunker fuel spill after WilForce hit by ship off Singapore "The vessel has full insurance cover for repair expenses and loss of hire, subject to a deductible," Awilco LNG said. Global growth concerns continue to weigh on crude complex "US production levels continue to look really strong," said Tradition Energy analyst Gene McGillian. Glencore's head of oil trading Alex Beard to retire this month Beard's exit follows the recent retirement of Chris Mahoney, the head of Glencore's agricultural business, and top copper executive Aristotelis Mistakidis.

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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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