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June 6, 2019

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Strong economy, rising wages, low jobless bodes well for Long Beach China Merchants refinances Djibouti terminal after DP World expelled Yang Ming agrees to move its North American traffic via Vancouver by CP Rail MSC hopes to spend US$1.1 billion on Valencia's 4th container terminal Greater efficiency, faster turnarounds expected at S'pore's Tuas port Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada in shipping containers India's 12 major ports' box volume up 6.7pc to 861,000 TEU in April FAA to ground more 737s after discovering faulty wing parts New e-commerce service from Lufthansa Cargo for e-commerce clients Online service for shippers to compare air and ocean options via myDHLi

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JUNE 5, 2019
Contship celebrating 50th anniversary Failure to incorporate terms & conditions could find shipping out of its depth MOV'INDIA 2019 by CMA CGM brings together key stakeholders of Indian shipping & logistics fraternity PIL now on key supply chain orchestration platform Implementation of PGA eSANCHIT - Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licences/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs Air cargo volumes continue volatility in 2019 India projected to move up in global economic growth rankings

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A poet on a long world tour US short line railroad changes ownership SAA searching for new CEO Ideas for rail network improvements - but no money as yet Bolloré Logistics launches new IoT-based offer Jan de Nul opts for Knud E. Hansen's design Air Algérie chooses Champ supply chain solution New CEO for Alpega Group Rooftop solar mats on 12 t trucks save fuel Amazon building in Bremen Another shipper settles in Marseille Fos Etihad secures complete ownership of AVM Pluess shoulders CIO role at Imperial Logistics Ceva Logistics opens office in Phnom Penh Single wagon traffic: Xrail booking platform grows Crane expands into Belgium "Curiosity of the Day" Qatar Airways: more flights to South Africa

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JUNE 5, 2019
New technology set to disrupt air charter brokers Samskip increases Europe-UK capacity as ferry customers switch to boxes ahead of Brexit 'You can't avoid the tensions; but there are pockets of opportunity' - Delta Cargo's Shawn Cole Drone operator on verge of commercial operations signs agreement with Air Cargo Canada FH Bertling Ltd fined £850,000 as bribery case comes to a close APL files with FMC to buy slots on Hapag-Lloyd's US flag transatlantic service On the wires: Maersk's push to win new business via Damco smells of desperation, but it's in good company Mikko Tainio set to replace Janne Tarvainen as Finnair Cargo managing director Thomas Sonntag named to succeed Carsten Hernig as Jettainer managing director

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JUNE 5, 2019
VIDEO: ABB adds new midsize range to Azipod line ABB is introducing a new midsize range of Azipod propulsors covering the 7.5 - 14.5 MW power range. The range is aimed at the ferry and RoPax sector, but will also be Vard to build second ship for Coral Expeditions Australian expedition cruise operator Coral Expeditions has placed an order with Vard for a second 93.4 m, 120 passenger ship. This follows the April delivery of its first Vard ship, the Coral OMSA forms Wind Committee The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has formed the OMSA Wind Committee, with membership now open to all association members. Among its priorities will be to work to ensure that U.S. offshore Foss names Mike Welch CFO Mike Welch, has joined Foss Maritime Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining Foss, Welch was Vice President of Finance at Esterline Control & Communication Systems, where he oversaw the Switch to Shell Gadinia brings 58% cut in lubricant costs Shell Marine says that results from Indonesia's PT Indo Container Line (ICON Line) are clear evidence of the cost savings available by using its medium-speed engine oil Shell Gadinia. Calculations made immediately StormGeo offers new versions of route optimization system Weather intelligence and routing specialist StormGeo has launched new versions of its best-selling route optimization system, BVS: NaviPlanner BVS and NaviUpdate. NaviPlanner BVS simplifies the process of planning and optimizing a route, WSM takes 50% stake in Norsea Wind Norway's Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is strengthening its foothold in the renewable wind energy market by taking a 50% stake in Norsea Wind AS. Tananger, Norway, headquartered NorSea Wind, founded in 2016 MAN wins Seaspan ferry propulsion system order The two 149 m LNG battery hybrid RO/RO ferries recently ordered by Canada's Seaspan Ferries (see earlier story) may look a lot like the pair delivered to the operator last year, but

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JUNE 5, 2019
Shipping chiefs urged to take lead in digital transformation Maritime leaders should focus on the business opportunities and needs, and then identify where digital solutions can play a part... UAE probe into tanker attack continuing Al Kaabi was speaking to Lloyd's List on the sidelines of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee meeting, which has opened... From tankers to the Cutty Sark - Paddy Rodgers on his career move Starting in August, Rodgers will take over from outgoing director Kevin Fewster, who is widely credited with developing the museum... IMO in race against technology to develop autonomous shipping guidelines The IMO is casting its eye over a set of proposals that would try to standardise the rules that govern... BPA urges 'grown-up' conversation about scrubber use 'Ports take their environmental responsibilities seriously and with IMO targets, ships will have some tough decisions. However, we must have... Scrubber use could lead to 'long-term pain' Golden Ocean and Wallem call on charterers to require and incentivise change of owners' behaviour Russia's rising coal shipments supportive for dry bulk market Coal shipments to Europe rose 15% to 28m tonnes in the first quarter, according to DTC Teekay closes $250m private offering The provider of international crude oil and gas marine transport services has signed off on two significant deals MSC in $1.1bn bid for Valencia port expansion Terminal Investments Ltd's sole bid for Valencia's new terminal could see it in operation by 2024 Combustion engine is here to stay, Wärtsilä says Marine engine manufacturer believes bio liquefied natural gas and synthetic liquefied natural gas are the industry's best shot at meeting... MPC Container Ships starts share buy-back programme Any acquired shares may be used as consideration in acquisitions or other transactions Daily Briefing Sustainable finance tightening will cut off ship financing for smaller companies \| Allianz ship total losses at record low \|... US-China trade spat not a major LNG shipping concern For now, third-country offtakers such as Saudi Aramco have stepped in to back projects such as Sabine Pass Train 6... Academics urge industry's leaders to cultivate agility Changes are needed in the way decisions are made and innovators will rise to the top while traditionalists will be... Shipping must guard against cyber-complacency, Bureau Veritas advises No one seems to be talking about recent cyber attacks, says BV's lead on smart shipping, although workshops on how... Speed controls to be biggest factor in CO2 cuts for 2030, ABS says New ABS outlook sees no clear cut solution at the moment to slash emissions by half by 2050

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JUNE 5, 2019
Vancouver, Prince Rupert terminals may consider automation Tariffs, IMO 2020 promise a hectic peak season LTL carrier Estes expands truckload, 3PL services Canada container trade growth set to pick up Time for FedEx to operate and compete collectively Blockchain-backed bill of lading gains traction with latest test

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JUNE 5, 2019
Dynagas posts profitable first quarter, may have to cut distribution Dynagas LNG Partners finished the first quarter in the black, but its efforts to refinance upcoming debt might force it to axe distributions. Dynagas returns to Hyundai Heavy to beef up on LNG carriers Shareholder lawsuit targets Dynagas over cash flow and dividend claims The Tony Lauritzen-led company posted $1.9m in profit for the first three months of 2019, two cents lower than the $0.01 los Cruise majors cancel voyages to Cuba 'immediately' Trump administration has banned US cruises to the communist country in response to its support for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro regime. Delos partner rips Ladin as 'scam artist' Explosive Texas lawsuit charges prinicipal of Texas private-equity firm diverted millions to fund lavish lifestyle. New Fortress Energy slides into LNG shipping New Fortress Energy is expanding its interests into LNG shipping as it grows its small-scale production and import business in the US and the Caribbean. The newly-listed energy infrastructure company is moving to recruit a "head of shipping" to "drive the commercial aspects of the shipping business". New Fortress Energy outlines growth plans after US listing The job entails chartering, buying a BHP trials biofuels with John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Rashpal Bhatti says mining giant 'can't stand still' when it comes to alternative fuels Diana Shipping fixes cape with SwissMarine Simeon Palios-led bulker owner now has 18 ships chartered to Geneva-based dry bulk player. Westgarth focuses on 'main business' at V.Group with any IPO likely to look after itself New V.Group chief executive Graham Westgarth has placed his focus on operations rather than a long-anticipated initial public offering for the world's largest shipmanager. Westgarth took over from Ian El-Mokadem in April after a career spanning three of the world's best-known public shipping companies, AP Moller-Maersk, Teekay and Peter Livaos' GasLog. Graham Westgarth steps up after chief execu Christian Bonfils sees potential 10% fuel saving from new technology pilot for BW Dry Christian Bonfils believes a pilot project being undertaken by BW Dry Cargo has the potential to cut the company's fuel bill by up to one-tenth. If it is successful, the bulker owner's managing director suggested it could be used to the same effect by the wider BW Group. BW Dry Cargo quietly picks up kamsarmax bulker resale BW Dry Cargo is testing Miros speed measuring technology - designed fo Tankers and gas are most promising shipping sectors, says Clarksons research chief Clarkson Research Services managing director Stephen Gordon has picked oil and gas shipping as the most promising shipping sectors while putting down dry cargo. In the Japan Ship Exporters' Association seminar during Nor-Shipping, Gordon pointed out the bulker markets are pressured by demand weakness, while US energy exports and the IMO 2020 rules offer support to tanker and gas carriers. John F World far from ready for sulphur cap, Veniamis says Regulators risk "losing their sleep" over fallout on shipping from shoddy enforcement of 0.5% fuels, UGS chief warns Yasuhiko Katoh tackles 10 questions about shipping President of the Japan Ship Exporters' Association and chairman of the Shipbuilders' Association of Japan discusses how the industry should be moving forward Tracker reveals details of LNG carrier and bulker collision One of Awilco's two LNG carriers sustained damage to its port side in a collision shortly after leaving a repair yard off Singapore in ballast. Ship tracking data provided by Marine Traffic shows the bow area of the 156,600-cbm WilForce (built 2013) came into contact with the 39,300-dwt open-hatch bulker newbuilding Western Moscow. Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision LNG carrier and VLCC in More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves Sudden reversal in year-on-year growth of free reserves, but things are not as bad as they first appear Hagen calls off cruiseship christening after collision Norwegian shipowner Torstein Hagen is cancelling tomorrow's christening of newbuilding Viking Jupiter following a fatal collision involving one of his ships in Hungary last week. Clash involving Viking ship kills seven in Hungary The ceremony for the 750-foot vessel was due to take place near the Akershus castle to coincide with this week's Norshipping event. But the incident in the Danube at B Ship Finance International chief Ole Hjertaker raises concern after US analyst exits Shipowners are still getting 'good coverage out of Oslo' despite worries created by the trend of shipping coverage losses at leading US investment banks, where regulation is also seen as a contributing factor in the demise United Heavy Lift outlines focus on Africa as new faces ring in changes Project specialist strikes deal with Spanish operator as new shareholders chart fresh direction If shipping markets are broken, how can market solutions be the answer? Only a global, WTO-based regime can end the industry's cycle of boom and bust Awilco LNG fixes carrier for eight months Norway's Awilco LNG has won an eight-month charter for one of its two LNG carriers. The company said the 156,000-cbm TFDE ship WilPride (built 2013) has been committed to an oil and gas major from July. Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision This is contingent upon customary vessel inspection and acceptance by the charterer, it added. The deal should contribute annualised EBITDA of about $23m HHI develops LNG VLCC with sail power South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries has designed an LNG-fuelled VLCC that will also use wind power. Rotors predicted to double fuel savings on deepsea routes Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management Class society Lloyd's Register has approved the eco-prototype, which will use a combination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) mixed with LNG as fuel. The ship will com CMA CGM sues Long Island's Avani over $1.3m oil spill CMA CGM is suing a Long Island waste-oil management company, alleging it caused a spill by improperly storing cargo. Ridgebury Tankers master acquitted in pollution case Underwriters head to top UK court in scuttled bulker case The French containership giant filed a $1.3m lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court last week against Avani Environmental Group. The case will run in parallel to legal proc Nigeria sweetens national fleet terms after PIL withdrawal Nigeria is sweetening the project terms for its national fleet to attract foreign investors following the withdrawal of Pacific International Lines (PIL). Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges According to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the fleet will be given the priority to carry up to 50% of state-owned cargoes in Piraeus Bank spins off $30bn 'bad bank' Greek lender strikes deal with Intrum as it reveals impending sale of $564m shipping book. Banks make restructuring offer to Bourbon French OSV giant Bourbon has received a financial restructuring offer from its main lenders and lessors. The deal is dependent on a number of conditions being met, it said. Bourbon takes five PSVs out of layup Bourbon PSV escapes pirate attack The company, hit by the OSV downturn, had already indicated in March that a number of offers had been submitted, subject to due diligence, and that it r Carnival's European emissions '10 times that of all cars' Emissions from cruiseships in Europe are far outstripping those from every car on the road, it has been claimed. Green group Transport & Environment (T&E) said its analysis shows that in 2017 Carnival vessels pumped out nearly 10 times more sulphur oxide (SOX) around European coasts than 260m vehicles. Carnival to pay $20m fine for continued polluting The figure for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCC 17 missing after cargoship sinks Indonesian authorities were still seeking 17 people missing after a cargoship sank off Banggai Laut on Tuesday. One person was rescued from the vessel, named as KM Lintas Timur, according to the Sumsel Update website. The ministry of transportation has deployed patrol boats in the area. The vessel was on its way from Bitung in North Sulawesi to Morowali in Central Sulawesi at the time of the in Samos Steamship sheds MR tanker tonnage Greek player Samos Steamship is said to have sold two MR tankers, just weeks after ordering a suezmax newbuilding in Japan. The deals come as further evidence of activity in the product tanker sector involving Greek companies on both sides of the sale-and-purchase fence. Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigura charter Samos Steamship's Inglessis takes UK P&I Club chair The Paddy Rodgers makes radical career switch Former Euronav chief executive steps away from the commercial front line to head one of the world's leading maritime museums Price disconnect spurring buyback binge The gap between equity prices and earnings is driving a big shipping share buy-back drive, according to Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans. Eleven of the 28 companies it covers have bought stock since the fourth quarter, and another four have now authorised purchases. MPC Container Ships launches $24m buyback Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme Maersk is targeting a $1.5bn programme and Oslo-l MPC Container Ships launches $24m buyback Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships has launched a buyback worth up to $24m. The company said it will acquire as many as 8.255m of its own shares through to next June. Together with previously repurchased stock, this represents up to 10% of its capital. MPC Container Ships keeps powder dry to make most of possible market recovery It will pay not more than NOK 200 each for a total outlay of NOK 209 Offers in for $11bn of Eurobank assets Greek shipping lender Eurobank has received offers for portfolios worth EUR 9.5bn ($10.7bn) as it continues to restructure. It said sales have been provisionally arranged for a EUR 2bn securitisation of residential mortgage non-performing exposures (NPEs), code name Pillar, and for the first multi-asset- class NPE securitisation of EUR 7.5bn, known as Cairo. It will also sell a majority stake in Wilhelmsen's Benedicte Teigen Gude becomes 11th Norwegian woman to climb Everest Benedicte Teigen Gude, a well-known shipping figure at the giant Wilhelmsen group, has become only the 11th Norwegian woman to stand on top of the world having successfully climbed Mount Everest. Gude reached the summit on 23 May in a climb undertaken with her husband, real-estate investor Gaute Gude Teigen, who was also previously with the shipping firm. The pair took around two months off wor Heidmar chief James Pippard to leave pool firm Former Teekay man to leave as head of Connecticut pools power midway through three-year contract, market sources indicate

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JUNE 5, 2019
Analyst: U.S. losing focus on goal of talks with China As the Trump administration ratchets up Section 301 tariffs on China, it appears it is directing less attention to the overarching goal of balancing the bilateral trade and investment relationship, a witness said in testimony before a Senate committee on Tuesday. Big ships raise concerns in insurance industry "Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk," says Allianz. Nikakhtar urges updated export controls Senators press BIS nominee on the administration's failure to release details of Commerce's national security investigation into automobile and related parts imports. SISI: Throughput at global ports slowed down in Q1 The Shanghai International Shipping Institute points to "feeble economic and trade growth" in a recently released report. DHL survey finds e-commerce shippers' biggest issue Blackstone makes $18.7 billion investment in logistics warehouses Estes closes New England Motor Freight affiliates deal Atlanta, Amsterdam airports sign collaborative agreement Matson installing scrubbers on six ships Executive Moves: Jettainer and ChartCo FMC names new chief administrative law judge

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JUNE 5, 2019
FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks slip for 1st week in four, led by middle distillates Refined product stocks at the Middle Eastern hub of Fujairah in the UAE fell for the first week in four. Crude settles lower on US inventory builds Crude futures fell Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported US crude stocks rising. JAPAN DATA: May 26-Jun 1 oil product exports jump 46.6% on week to 4.98 mil barrels Japan's oil product exports jumped 46.6% week on week. Flurry of Rotterdam fuel oil barge trade, tight prompt market The 3.5% sulfur FOB Rotterdam barge market saw a flurry of activity during the Tuesday session on tight prompt availability for RMG grade bunker fuel. China's Sinopec to supply key domestic, overseas ports in 2020 on reaching 10 mil mt/year LSFO capacity "We will fully meet demand from China's bonded bunkering ports," Xueling said. External: Global Risk Management

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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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