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December 5, 2019

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Crude price falls as Trump signals long wait for US-China trade deal Ningbo port little affected by trade war as it mostly deals with EU Europe's luxury exporters to be hit by new proposed US tariffs China's GDP may fall below 6pc in 2020: UBS Wealth Management South Africa will still provide LNG despite environmental opposition Dredging increases Hamburg container volumes 7pc over 9 months Canadian National Railway announces post-strike recovery plan Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port and KIZAD men stage road show in Brazil London shipbrokers buy stake in Swedish green analytics data firm World's biggest dual fuel use engine to power world's biggest ships Wartsila & Silverstream to jointly offer ship air lubrication technology Kanway Shipping: Always in pursuit of excellence to serve customersv Globally airports report mixed air cargo results as volumes slide Uganda Air urges government to pay US$10 million to repair planes India's forwarders blast poor airport cargo turnaround times

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Maersk's OceanPro continues accelerating innovation in the shipping & logistics industry through India-based technology start-ups PIL enhances Redsea Gulf Service Rodolphe Saadé calls for international coalition for the energy of tomorrow Unifeeder's acquisition of Feedertech Group to facilitate better feedering & regional shortsea connectivity in Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, Asia, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent IPPTA reconstitutes its management committee Indian economy will remain stable & continue to outperform its peers: S&P

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Fresh premiere Going east to expand Two railways to transport bitumen across North America More GDP certificates for Gefco Tarros Portugal celebrates ten years Total to deliver the LNG for CMA CGM's newbuilds New joint cargo plans at Abu Dhabi airport Infrarail: RIA showcases small companies Pfenning Logistics expands services for automotive industry Hong Kong's airport authority picks executive director DFDS strengthens ro-ro link between Belgium and Sweden Conversion of military airport raises questions "Curiosity of the Day" More cranes for Liverpool New member expands pallet network in UK Pema joins TIP group New president for Germany's railway industry Four more airports to tackle wildlife trafficking

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
CMA CGM secures LNG bunkering at Marseilles, signing 10-year deal with Total EC urged to listen to TAPA as cargo theft from trucks hits record levels UPS major healthcare offensive aims to exploit current FedEx weakness Shipowners and carriers count the cost of scrubber retrofit snarl-up Shippers must think products not shipments, says FreightHub as it expands into China Shipping line carbon calculators are 'useless' - there are 'no winners here' Here's what happens to markets if US tariffs on China kick in next week E-truck pioneer Rob Fowler takes the helm as CEO as Volta nears prototype M&A radar: Private equity sniffing around Toll Global Express Supply chain radar: DSV's Andersen steals limelight from DHL's Scharwath in air cargo gongs - fair? On the wires: John Menzies needs more to close the credibility gap

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Total's second LNG bunkering vessel will be based in Marseille Marseille, France, is set to emerge as a major LNG bunkering center. Yesterday, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM Group, said that it had chosen the Second Hurtigruten battery hybrid cruise ship will be delivered early Hurtigruten reports that its second hybrid battery powered expedition cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen will be completed earlier than expected. As a result, Hurtigruten is offering a series of shorter pre-inaugural voyages. Cox Powertrain appoints new U.S.-based sales and customer support team U.K. headquartered Cox Powertrain Ltd. is about to start full production of its CXO300, claimed to be the the highest power density diesel outboard engine ever developed. Cox Powertrain is backed by Jennifer Carpenter promoted to AWO President & CEO The American Waterways Operators reports that Jennifer Carpenter, its Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2020, Pirates seize 19 crew members from tanker south of Nigeria According to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Center, at 1810 UTC yesterday, armed pirates attacked and boarded an oil tanker underway, around 76 nm south of Bonny, Nigeria. Nineteen crew were New Inmarsat service is aimed primarily at OSV operators Inmarsat will extend its service portfolio for customers with the launch of Fleet LTE, following an agreement with subsea fiber and offshore LTE network operator, Tampnet. The new service which is primarily SCA names new Partners Committee officers The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that Rob Stuardi of American Equity Underwriters, Mobile, Ala., and Mark A. Haller of Tri-Tec Manufacturing in Kent, Wash., have been appointed as the new BV grants AiP for Quadelprop LNG bunkering vessel Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has granted approval in principle to the innovative design for a highly-maneuverable 19,000 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel with a GTT membrane type tank - the Quadelprop. The

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase' 'On the basis of the research I have done, I can definitely say the salvage industry is definitely in the... Box shipping outlook remains challenging After an 'extremely dull' year, container carriers have little to look forward to in the new year, BIMCO says The Interview: Hugo De Stoop Mr De Stoop leads one of the largest crude oil tanker companies in the world. Over the past couple of... Unifeeder buys majority stake in Feedertech Group Unifeeder steps out of European base for Singapore acquisition Vale expects to restore full iron ore production by 2022 Vale sees iron ore ramping up to 340m to 355m tonnes next year Pirates abduct seafarers from tanker off Nigeria Pirates boarded the Hong Kong-flagged Nave Constellation on Tuesday after it had departed Bonny Offshore Terminal, Lloyd's List Intelligence reports Lloyd's List Gothenburg summit will map a volatile 2020 Programme will include geopolitics, sanctions implications, the impact on trade patterns of shifting political balance, energy realignment, technological advances and... American Club says marine insurance outlook uncertain Premium erosion continues to affect operating results. There is an urgent need to calibrate risk pricing to exposure Kitack Lim reappointed IMO chief for second term Lim will serve as IMO secretary-general until the end of 2023 Bunker tool seeks to standardise low-sulphur charges Confusion and concern remain about the timing and transparency of carriers' low-sulphur cost recovery mechanisms Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition Chinese shipbuilding content is an expected feature of bilateral ethanol and LNG trade talks Port of Virginia dredging project starts 'This project, combined with the $750m we are investing to increase container capacity by 1m units per year, sets up... US sanctions six tankers linked to PDVSA Washington has said that it recognises opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate president. It is using sanctions to force... ISU accepts realities of salvage sector Salvors need to improve their reputation for cost and trustworthiness as they diversify into other sectors CMA CGM and Total sign LNG supply deal French companies take lead in Mediterranean LNG supply as CMA CGM pushes for global environmental collaboration Daily Briefing Free to read: National Bank of Greece in talks to unload more shipping loans to Cross Ocean \| Chinese ownership... Top 10 flag states 2019 Although Panama leads our Top 10 flag states list for 2019 by about 53m gross tonnes, the difference between the...

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Infrastructure bank commits financing for new Montreal terminal Recouped interim low-sulfur surcharges bode well for carriers As ELD tightens, tech tries to squeeze truck hours Special report: The art of breakbulk chartering ODFL sees US LTL volumes 'stabilizing' New Syracuse inland port serving NY-NJ yields early dividends Air cargo slowdown enters peak season DP World extends shortsea reach from Europe to Asia CMA CGM extracts presidential support for green fuel drive Antwerp to host 2020 JOC Container Trade Europe conference

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Pacific Gas enters VLEC sector with order for two newbuildings Pacific Gas order contract helps Jiangnan Shipyard break into the ethane sector Tanker owners enter 'bliss period' with rosy outlook for 2020 Major listed owners say IMO 2020, small orderbooks and longhaul shipping demand would support earnings in the coming quarters JMU-Imabari alliance takes third place in yards' new world order Japanese partnership hopes to have technical edge on rivals - and match them on cost Blount Boats to build two crew ships for offshore wind farms Rhode Island's Blount Boats has cut a deal to build two crew transfer vessels to support US offshore wind farm projects. The shipyard will build the ships for Atlantic Wind Transfers based on UK-based Chartwell Marine's Chartwell 24 ship design, modified for operation in the US northeast. They will be delivered in 2020. "As the offshore market grows, so too does the demand for American-made [cre Dutch sign on to French-led Strait of Hormuz mission A frigate and its onboard helicopter will join a French-initiated mission in the Middle East Gulf region Ice in his veins: Paul Pathy on Fednav's next chapter Paul Pathy inherited the family firm, Canada's biggest dry bulk shipowner. Now it's time to make his mark on the company Morocco leans towards Mediterranean base for its FSRU Ministerial advisor said project will move forward next year with a floating terminal scheduled for operation by 2021 Bull case emerging for tankers and bulkers in 2020 Deutsche Bank analysts backing their convictions as scrubber economics and ramped up production provide reasons to be cheerful American Club shares optimistic view despite 'elephant in the room' cash call P&I mutual says move has put it in a position where it can 'control our own destiny and our own financials' 2020 Bulkers beats the Baltic on November charters Tor Olav Troim-backed owner says index-linked vessels performed above the industry average HHI 'trying to allay Singapore concerns' over merger with DSME World's largest shipbuilder said Lion Republic is taking a cautious approach over tie-up Solstad Offshore seeks more time from bondholders Restructuring OSV owner calls meeting to extend payment suspensions to the end of March Trafigura charters support aframax tanker period rates Shipowners continue to fetch strong rates for aframaxes while LR2 charter shows more room for growth Crew members kidnapped from Navios Maritime tanker 185 km off Nigeria Security consultancy Dryad Global says attackers left seven crew onboard the Nave Constellation Zodiac Maritime expands presence in capesize sector Zodiac Maritime is expanding its large bulker fleet with its fourth purchase in the segment this year. The UK-based company is renewing its fleet and has bought a 14-year-old VLOC controlled by Japan's Kotobuki Shipping. European brokers said the Eyal Ofer-controlled company has purchased the 203,000-dwt Azul Fortuna (built 2005) for $15.8m. That price is seen as attractive for the buyer, as NYK to capture emissions as dry ice for sea-bed storage Japanese owner joins DecarbonICE project to study feasibility of technology UN and Opec meetings to define prospects for tanker markets Critics claim conferences are just talking shops, but tanker operators know better Gibson Shipbrokers shows off Movember whiskers for men's health Aframax broker Ben Crowder leads the brokerage's efforts to raise awareness after testicular cancer diagnosis Drewry aims to end IMO 2020 confusion with new bunker index Shipping consultancy shining a light on complex low-sulphur surcharges Now is not the time to leave slow steaming out of the IMO's toolkit Speed limits are not a panacea, but we must ensure that they are available as an option for regulators to help cut shipping's carbon footprint LNG carrier rates stabilise as charterers hold fire for 2020 deals Owners are still 'making money' at current levels but further softening and volatility expected Avenir in talks to deploy bunkers to cruiseships in the Arctic Avenir LNG is exploring a long-term Arctic bunkering deployment, while its newbuilding programme has found a new home Carriers chase door-to-door riches but rewards could prove illusory Digital tracking of cargo is luring container lines to look again at freight forwarding. However, they may be underestimating the challenge of integrating their operations Poseidon Principles undermined by a lack of Asian banks Green ship lending project could remain a minority venture if Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans do not join European financiers in the decarbonisation initiative Avenir LNG fast-tracks COO into chief executive hot seat Outgoing CEO Andrew Pickering is 'retiring' after almost 40 years with founding partner Stolt-Nielsen Golden Union adds to panamax fleet with another secondhand buy Golden Union has quietly acquired a panamax bulk carrier from Shoei Kisen of Japan in what is the Greek owner's third bulker purchase this year. Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes The 76,600-dwt Gu Imabari (ex-KM Imabari, built 2009) was acquired in an off-market transaction that was completed in mid-October. No price has been disclosed. VesselsValue estimates the bulker's curr A day in the life: Ships agent Joe Melvin Ships agent Joe Melvin loves his job, but it is not one he expected to be doing. Finishing a sports studies degree nearly four years ago, Melvin started work in his father's building company while he hunted around for a career with prospects - something he says can take up to a year in north-eastern England, where he lives. A day in the life: The coolest job in shipping A nudge from his ships a Ten crew rescued after cargoship sinks off Indonesia Citra Hasil goes down off Tembelan but fishing boat saves the day Total inks second LNGBV with MOL for CMA CGM boxships French energy major's fuel solutions arm signs another large supply deal with compartriot liner giant CMA CGM Mining newbuilding in limbo as Nautilus Minerals goes bankrupt Sea-floor extraction vessel was ordered at Fujian Mawei in 2014 but has been beset by financing problems Eastern Pacific inks $560m deals for LNG-fuelled newbuildings at CSSC Latest orders bring shipowner's total investments in dual-fuel newbuildings close to $3bn Louis-Dreyfus' other mission: making business work for everyone French ship owner says current business environment does not work for the benefit of all stakeholders Louis-Dreyfus optimistic on speed limits Shipowner says mandatory slow steaming was not rejected by the IMO, but rather 'put aside' AqualisBraemar plots expansion of international adjusting business Recruitment drive to capitalise on opportunities in the US, Mexico and UAE Repairs start on first of SK Shipping's KC-1 LNG duo Second small-scale cousin with pioneering South Korean containment system prepares for gas trials Macron backs Saade's call for 'energy of tomorrow' coalition French president supporting boxship line's CEO in push for international cooperation on eco-fuels Yasa Shipping sells second supramax bulker Jakarta-based Gurita Lintas reported as the buyer of Turkish owner's Yasa Ozcan The shipowner who has become Xi's bridge builder Ye Cheng is one of a select set of businessmen who have Xi Jinping's mandate to plant the five-star red flag round the world and stake out his Belt and Road project. But the flagbearer model is meeting resistance in some key destinations DSIC showcases ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept at Marintec Design for 23,000-teu containership said to be the first in China to offer alternative fuel Shell's LNG traders still reaping profits despite low prices Oil major able to take advantage of regional price disparities to turn around loss making trades

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Project44 brings visibility to supply chains, even when they break The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of strikes, hurricanes and... New York grants cargo bikes commercial parking access New York City pilot program gives cargo bikes commercial curbside access Midwest farmers hit hard by weather-delayed harvests "The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It's been blow after blow after blow." Downward pressure on prices hurting growers. Could Europe unilaterally regulate shipping carbon emissions? The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers. North American railroads chart the course for 2020 Several management teams from North America's largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit... Descartes grows profits, revenue on logistics software solutions Canadian firm reports a largely expected 27% jump in net income in the third quarter as revenue increases 19%; CEO lauds "predictable results in an... 'Freight Broker Live' host Stephen Oatley brings show to FreightWaves Former carrier and freight broker brings unique perspective to No. 1 news source. Trailer costs could rise without action on emissions standards Manufacturers warn clock's running out on needed clarity for 2021 models. FourKites announces continued education and certification opportunity for logistics professionals On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This... Project44 opens Paris office, second in Europe project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent STG adds to New Jersey footprint with deal for logistics firm Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market. Canadian National wins coal contract from Canadian Pacific Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/4 Trucking Freight Futures in the South were feeling down on Tuesday as the East showed tepid strength. Qatar Air Cargo expands South American service Four cities in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia are added to carrier's freighter network. Heavy snow to slam Mountain West for two days Up to a foot of snowfall coming to the Sierra Nevada, Rockies the next two days. Delays in freight movement possible. Surface Transportation Board seeks to modify waybill sample reporting The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent. Today's Pickup: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion finally underway Construction begins for the long-delayed project to triple the capacity of the Canadian oil pipeline to nearly 900,000 barrels per day. Virginia's port upgrade aims for quickest truck trips possible Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging Norfolk Southern wants track changes, residents don't Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking... A catalyst to change: using commercial map intelligence for business innovation "We need to arrive on-time, every time!" "We need better visibility!" "We need more technology!" Tesla's all-electric Cybertruck to join Mexican city's police force The mayor of Ciudad Valles, Mexico, recently ordered 15 of the new all-electric Cybertrucks manufactured by Tesla Inc. Mayor Adrián Esper C'rdenas said the Cybertrucks... United Airlines to buy 50 Airbus planes for European routes United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s. Emission-free trucks will lower driver turnover rates, claims Nikola CEO Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions. French national strikes will wreak havoc on its air, rail and road networks French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on... Struggling flag carriers on three continents are running out of options Air India, Alitalia and South African Airways may be facing a bleak future.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
VLCC hijacked off Nigerian coast A VLCC was hijacked Tuesday evening close to the Egina FPSO, off the coast of Nigeria, with 19 members of the crew kidnapped, the vessel's owner Navios Tankers confirmed Wednesday. China bonded bunker fuel oil consumption to fall in 2019 on limited supply State-owned refiners heard to have suspended their VLSFO production as they await tax rebates. Mexico private fuel imports likely to grow in 2020 Growing infrastructure investments and a domestic supply shortfall have led to a significant increase for private fuel imports to Mexico in 2019, a trend that will likely continue into 2020. Crude settles higher on OPEC+ cut talk, US stock draw Crude futures climbed Wednesday on news that Iraq is pushing for deeper OPEC+ production cuts, and on a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: V-Marine Fuels supplies 0.5% S FO at Rotterdam It supplies low sulfur products to Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and all bunker grades to Singapore and Malaysia. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Peninsula Petroleum supplies 0.5% sulfur FO In Europe, the new fuel is available at Gibraltar, Algeciras, Las Palmas, Malta and in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, the official said. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni launches sales of 0.5% FO at Genoa Eni's 190,000 b/d Sannazzaro de Burgondi refinery in northern Italy will supply 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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