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September 6, 2019

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Muted growth in global box ship fleet's capacity in August CMA CGM's new peak season surcharges to Apapa and Tin Can China investigates illegal knives sent to Hong Kong via FedEx Cosco plans to invest US$877.5 million to upgrade Piraeus port Three economist teams see China with less than 6pc GDP growth Maersk, MSC blanks AE2 Asia-Europe from October to mid-November Much talk abounds of South Korea's two major shipbuilders merging New York-New Jersey port docks 14,000-TEUer from Asia via Suez NYK concludes long-term charter deal with Total for LNG carriers Now 1,100-foot ships need permission to enter Port of Houston Black Sea Container market volume up 8.52pc in first half of 2019 Panel to meet to discuss ways to optimise port calls to cut pollution The Freight Summit (TFS) returns to Macau on October 8-11 Swire Coke chief Patrick Healy named Cathay Pacific chairman China continues pressure, probes Cathay's empty oxygen bottles Amsterdam Schiphol's H1 cargo drops 9.2pc amid slot shortage Pakistani hosiery shippers seek to protect exports from monsoon

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
GAC wins Best Ship Agency award for second consecutive year Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit ZIM customers to participate in planning & designing its digital tools CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Emergency Towing Vessel at Mumbai Port NMPT awards post-monsoon dredging contract to DCI; work begins mid-Sept. PSA International completes acquisition of Penn Terminals in US CMA CGM Logistics Park Dadri commences dedicated block train services from ICD Dadri to Mundra Minister calls for customising global learnings & technologies to meet the needs of India's roads & highways sector Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc Trade talks with the US in Oct. in Washington, says Chinese Commerce Ministry US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

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Gefco takes charge More cash - and simultaneously less debt Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks Bolloré inaugurates Aerohub in Abidjan Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik New jetty to reduce number of trucks Massive track investment in UK SF Airlines expands its international network Gruber Logistics opens branch in Poland TK'Blue expands in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore Switzerland: trend towards customised solutions continues Europe is too big United Cargo returns to India Turnover rises while core net profit drops Trade tensions weigh heavily on air freight business 2000th employee for Seifert Laurels for OPC as a working place Work in progress on the Avon - Kwinana gold rail line "Curiosity of the Day"

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Some respite for operators as EU extends transport links after Brexit Maersk hedges against shortage of low-sulphur fuel by producing its own Korean Air eyes new routes as a second trade war starts in Asia Russian Railways eyes shorter transit times between Japan and Europe Analysis: is Azul's fleet sufficient for Mercado Libre's growth? Air cargo volumes remain weak, trade tensions dent outlook US to leave postal union next month More funds for UK post-Brexit customs training, but it's not enough, says BIFA M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd takeover - CSAV and Mr Kühne fighting for control or in concert?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
MacGregor system helps world's biggest box ship max its TEU capacity A MacGregor designed cargo system design, combined with a 24 container wide ship design, takes the total container capacity of the world's largest containership, MSC Güls'n to 23,756 TEU, which is 1,500 Euronav reveals details of IMO 2020 strategy When the IMO 2020 global fuel sulfur cap kicks in on January 1, 2020, tanker giant Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN) should have no trouble obtaining compliant fuel. It already has 420,000 metric Schottel delivers propulsion units for BC Ferries battery hybrids Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has delivered propulsion units for two 81 meter road ferries under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, for Canada's BC Ferries. Each will be equipped with two high-efficiency Forty year old ferry back at work following four-month refit Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., has just completed a four-month refit of the Cormorant, a ferry that it delivered in 1979. Since then, the vessel has logged thousands of miles under its keel U.S. Treasury moves against Iranian controlled shipping network The U.S.Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against a large shipping network that, it says, "is directed by and financially supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
ExxonMobil agrees strategic co-operation with China Merchants Energy Shipping The companies said the deal will allow them to undertake joint projects in fields including digital transformation, advanced engines, lubricants... IACS head sees alternative fuel as solution to decarbonisation goal Mr Sharma, who assumed the role on July 1, says shipowners will need to make necessary investments by the middle... Maersk agrees Dutch deal for 2020 fuel The production is expected to cover 5%-10% of Maersk's annual fuel needs Petredec orders up to four ethylene carriers Owner orders two 22,000 cu m vessels from Jiangnan Shipyard with options for another two newbuilds Viewpoint: A maritime spectacular Shipping weeks provide huge amount of information, whether you are seeking commercial, legal or technical knowledge ensuring you leave better informed Monjasa carries out ship-to-ship bunkering of VLSFO Monjasa uses product tanker off Portland Port to fuel British-flagged ro-ro vessel The Lloyd's List Podcast: Your insider's guide to London International Shipping Week Paddy Rodgers, the former Euronav chief executive and current director of Royal Museums Greenwich, looks ahead to the London International... Maersk's rail offering shows global strategy firmly on track Maersk plans to more than double its share of the transcontinental rail market between Asia and Europe Oldendorff says bulk carrier disabled in Singapore Strait The capesize vessel was en route to Qingdao from Guaiba Island terminal in Brazil when the incident took place and... Clipper Bulk adds handysizes to fleet Copenhagen-based company says the 2010-built vessels are expected to be delivered in the coming months Euronav secures funding for 2020-compliant fuel oil purchase The company bought 420,000 tonnes of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil and will store them on one... Stena Impero owner says some crew freed by Iran Swedish firm says the seven seafarers are travelling to a safe location but 16 remaining crew members are still held... Samsung Heavy and Zvezda team up to build Arctic-2 LNG carriers Deal comes after the $21bn Arctic LNG-2 plant led by Russian private gas producer Novatek gained its final investment decision... Daily Briefing Free to read: Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew \| Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure... Portsmouth hails wider UK economic impact Study shows that UK port's economic benefits go far beyond the port gates Concerns grow along Atlantic seaboard as Hurricane Dorian crawls northwards 'Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along portions of the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina... Total readies for six month low-sulphur transition Total wants to maintain 'flexibility' either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil and distillates to help... Maersk cyber attack sparked genesis of Digital Container Shipping Association Exposure of the "insanely complex" nature of IT systems drove move towards industry standards Yangzijiang secures more Bocomm Leasing-linked VLOC orders Singapore-listed company has issued 17 share buybacks since mid-August, after the chairman Ren Yuanlin was confirmed to be assisting in...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Prince Rupert gets C$154 million in project funds Manzanillo terminal upgrades on tap for 2020 Carolinas, Virginia bracing for Dorian Index to help shippers counter poor schedule reliability California bill set to reshape drayage landscape New funding to expand Loadsmart's drayage platform Temasek, K+N widen logistics investment pool Maersk secures IMO 2020 fuel at Rotterdam

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Renewed trade talks push shipping stocks up Good news on the trade war front bumped up shipping stocks Thursday. After the US and China announced they would hold trade talks in early October, most New York-listed shipping companies closed the day up. Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle China's tariff on US crude may prompt VLCC diversions Among the top performers were Scorpio Tankers, Matson and Kirby Corp. US offering $15m for information on Iranian oil schemes The "unprecedented" plan could pay up to $15m for information on Iranian military activities Seamaster recruits ex-Baltic Exchange veteran Marcus Lee Singapore-based executive lands top job at expanding Chinese shipbroker Scrubbers, eco tonnage still good investments despite weak bunker prices, says Alphatanker Overall fuel costs and the price spreads between compliant fuels and HSFO are still expected to jump on IMO 2020 Veteran NYK museum ship switches to renewable power A 90-year-old NYK museum ship is moving with the times in a switch to renewable power. The Hikawa Maru (built 1930) is moored in front of Yamashita Park in Yokohama. The Japanese shipowner said it is now being powered by electricity sourced from renewable energy, mainly generated by the Hibaritaira Wind Power Plant. "This power plant is covered by Japan's Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Ene Mexico's Empresas Nieto turns shipowner via Hyundai order Enquiry for midsize LPG newbuildings is increasing as market strengthens Maersk secures more low-sulphur fuel in Dutch deal Danish shipping giant moves for further IMO 2020-compliant bunker supplies in Rotterdam Monjasa completes first LSFO ship-to-ship transfer Danish bunker group supplies first low-sulphur fuel after "years of preparation." Petredec signs up with Jiangnan for ethylene quartet Trader-owner says order is a sign of its "strong belief" in growing petrochemical market Frangou family's Maritime Enterprises offers cape for sale A company linked to Greece's Frangou family interests is seeking to take advantage of a red-hot bulker market to offload a 19-year-old capesize vessel. Maritime Enterprises Management has put the 170,800-dwt Hope I (built 2000) - its biggest and oldest ship - up for sale, brokers said. Maritime Enterprises is a successor to Franser Shipping, the first company vehicle established by Angeliki Fran Epic Gas strikes double leaseback deal Singapore owner seals agreement with Japanese company for 2010-built ships to complete refinancing. Thenamaris expands gas carrier orderbook with LPG newbuilds Major Greek owner said to have booked 38,000-cbm double at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Doris Maritime Services to exit shipowning as CDB bulks up Nicholas Wirth has undisclosed new investment targets after fleet sale to a growing Chinese player Elenger muscling in on Baltic LNG bunkering Estonian-owned group steps up supply operations in deal with UECC Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture Family company B Skaugen exits joint venture with Switzerland's Massoel OSVs maintain rate recovery as ships redeploy Seabrokers says anchor-handler numbers were at highest levels so far this year in August. DAL/JTE outsources fleets to Hanseatic Unity and Blue Net Three bulkers go to Hanseatic Unity Handysize Pool, and three boxships go to Blue Net Chartering SCI tanker sold for recycling in subcontinent Ankleshwar to be torched after suezmax scrapping hiatus Novatek moves forward with LNG bunkering plan for Rostock A small-scale LNG carrier and bunker vessel are needed for a new supply project from the Cryogas-Vysotsk plant to northern Germany Russian leasing company plots 100 newbuilds to 2031 State-owned STLC plots new cargoships, ferries and dredgers. Stena Bulk says seven crew released in Iran Swedish owner confirms seafarers are travelling to safe location to meet families. TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on its next LNG carrier newbuilding Greek owner set to inch up fleet after fixing its last open new ship to energy major Total Cream of Greek shipping world comes together at Andros Yacht Race For a second straight year, gale-force currents posed a steep challenge for participants at the Andros International Yacht Race. The event, which typically has a strong showing from shipowners, clocked up its 52nd edition this week. Named after its founder and legendary owner John Goulandris, who hailed from the Aegean island, the race attracted several big-name shipping companies that sponsored Novatek green-lights Arctic LNG 2 project for 2023 start-up Company is teaming with Sovcomflot on 17 ice-breaking LNG carriers that will be built in Russia Skuld sees profits plunge on back of increased pooled claims Profits at Skuld haven take a tumble in the first half of this year after an increase in pooled claims. In the first six months of the current 2018/2019 policy year, the Oslo-based protection and indemnity mutual reported a net profit of $2m compared to $14m in the same period in the previous year. Skuld said claims from its own members and increased pool claims under the International Group of Shipowners face off over 'disruption' or 'digital hype' Chinese shipowners debated digital disruption in shipping at today's TradeWinds forum in Shanghai Capital Maritime grabs first-mover role on LNG-fuelled VLCCs Greek owner signs LOI for $1.5bn order for up to 14 dual-fuel ships as it eyes charter and spot business Chinese lessor Minsheng shifts 'from money to tonnage' Growing finance provider says it is moving towards operating more of the ships if finances. Swedish Club earns $17m profit despite rising claims Half-year results helped by healthy investment return Mystery cargoship found drifting in mid-Atlantic HMS Protector investigates fate of unresponsive vessel. Euronav reveals LSFO stockpile and shift on scrubber stance VLCC owner takes on dedicated team to meet challenge of new regulations. WWF Canada comes out against scrubbers Regional office of famous nature conservation charity calls on Ottawa government to take "bold action" CargoSmart and SSE plan boxship reliability benchmark Companies plan to establish index scope and methodology via joint working group Sanoyas Shipbuilding develops LNG-fueled woodchip carrier Mid-size Japanese shipbuilder has already attained AIP from ClassNK for vessel design US offered Adrian Darya 1 captain cash to help seize VLCC Financial Times: State Department officials approached several captains with similar offers Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio Trio of handysizes are heading for Clipper Group at an undisclosed price

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Loadsmart loads up $19 million funding for drayage app Maersk and Ports America onboard with app designed to optimize fraught process of picking up boxes. Washington Supreme Court upholds wage averaging in trucking industry The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision September 5 stating that trucking companies are not obligated to pay drivers separately for "non-piece rate" activities.... Safety group calls for Tesla recall after NTSB report Federal agency finds company's "Autopilot" technology played a role in 2018 accident. Getaround seeking $200M on $1.7B valuation The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles. Halifax reports disruptions as Dorian moves toward Canada Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane's arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of "severe impact." UPS incorporates Foreign Trade Zone services into operations; designates four airports as FTZs UPS embeds Foreign Trade Zone capabilities into its operations; designates 4 US airports as FTZs U.S. railroads could face billions in losses as coal demand slumps The decline in U.S. coal production could cost the railroads billions in lost revenue. Additional suppliers reveal investments in Nikola's fuel cell-electric trucks Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean... Contrarian peak season call from Universal Logistics While management teams at some of the nation's largest TL carriers have been talking up the potential for a solid peak shipping season, Universal Logistics... Target tells suppliers to eat higher tariff-related costs Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases. FreightFriend introduces new carrier search feature Finding reliable, trustworthy transportation partners is a challenge for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs in today's logistics industry. Search tools currently on the market only allow... Container ships wait on Southeast port reopenings after Dorian Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules. Commentary: Hurricane Dorian and thinking about extreme weather events Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather. FreightWaves provides free SONAR access as Hurricane Dorian lashes the U.S. coast SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure. FreightWaves CEO and Founder named to Folio: 100 FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller has been named to the Folio: 100. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/5 East region forward curve tracks lower expectations for rates and impact of Dorian Class 8 truck orders down nearly 80 percent over August 2018 Class 8 truck orders fell again in August as fleets stayed on the sidelines while taking delivery of a record number of heavy-duty trucks ordered... BOLT System's freight-tracking app attracts ELD and non-ELD users Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience. Economic sluggishness pulls U.S. rail volumes lower Weakness in the manufacturing sector is dragging U.S. rail volumes lower, AAR says. BP Biojet to expand after making significant reductions in emissions Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet. The shakeup continues at Daseke Daseke eliminates the role of president as it increases and accelerates its cost savings initiatives. The company will continue to search for a new CEO... CargoSmart looks to benchmark ocean carrier reliability Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time. Introducing the FreightWaves Pricing Power Index The FreightWaves Pricing Power Index is a new weekly feature that highlights the balance of power between shippers and carriers. FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline. Record $148 million heroin bust made at UK port Taking aim at Big Ag Logistics startups are using data science and mobile technologies to connect grocery shoppers with local farmers. Breakdowns are no fun These are the costliest repairs a truck driver can face. Hurricane Dorian continues to damage southeastern U.S. Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too. Today's pickup: port markets leading the way Trade talks back on; human cost of Amazon last-mile delivery; Cowen Transport Conference takeaways; precious metals rally in negative yield world. US attempts to checkmate Iranian oil delivery network Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 16 entities and 10 individuals, as well as 11 ships, which it identified as participants in an Iran-controlled... Tapping the wisdom of crowds Using "crowd-solving" and prizes, Sea Freight Labs hopes to help shipping companies find better and faster solutions to challenges. US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field' Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from... Ocean Rate Report: 'Sizzling' bulkers hit near nine-year high The beleaguered dry bulk shipping sector is nearing its post-financial-crisis peak. Is it sustainable? Convoy raising capital at a multi-billion valuation A round at this valuation puts Convoy one step closer to an IPO. Canadian grain producers eye port congestion, winter conditions Grain shippers wonder if the Canadian railways will keep up with demand in the 2019-20 crop year. Even in an ELD world, CVSA Roadcheck results show focus on HOS compliance still needed Even with all the publicity about the electronic logging device mandate, this year's Roadcheck safety blitz in June still saw 37.2% of drivers placed out-of-service... Port Report: China's Golden Week means cuts in ocean service At least 15 scheduled sailings from Asia are being temporarily culled due to the Chinese national holiday.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Bunker market increasingly concerned about storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels The need for more storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels is increasingly posing challenges for the industry as the implementation of the new regulation draws near, market sources said. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Maersk to produce 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. Despite public posturing, Trump and Rouhani may still meet with oil sanctions on the line: analysts Iran has made it abundantly clear that President Hassan Rouhani will not meet his US counterpart Donald Trump without some offer of oil sanctions relief, a precondition the White House has insisted publicly it will not consider. US fuel oil premiums widen on lack of hurricane-, sanctions-hit imports "US cokers are extremely short," one trader said. "There isn't enough sour products around." FUTURES 5: Crude comes off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns Crude and refined product futures were bolstered by US inventory draws Thursday, but price increases were stunted by renewed concerns over global demand growth. Limited availability of Panama IFO 380 leads to demand gains in Peru, Ecuador "Availability is getting tight in Ecuador and Peru due to the situations in Panama and Houston," a regional trader said. "It's a vicious cycle right now." Savannah, Charleston ports to resume operations Friday: port authorities The re-openings follow port closures along the lower East Coast Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Maersk to make 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits record high as IMO 2020 preparations ramp up The Northwest European fuel oil hi-lo, supported by industry preparations for IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally, has hit its highest level since S&P Global Platts started assessing the market in 2000. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni to start 0.5%S fuel supply at Genoa in Dec Italian energy company Eni will start supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil to the bunker market in December, the company said Thursday. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa completes first 0.5% bunkers sale Bunker supplier Monjasa has completed its first ship-to-ship supply of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel at Southampton, UK, and has announced some of the ports where it intends to provide product that will be compliant in 2020. Spain's Cepsa begins trading operations in Singapore The company also has plans to expand its trading business in the US via a new office in Houston, it said. Tanker major Euronav details preparations for IMO 2020, 'welcomes' sulfur limit Euronav procures LSFO, MGO at competitive prices REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Liaoyang's Sep gasoil exports doubles on month to 80,000 mt The refinery plans to export 80,000 mt of gasoil in two cargoes in September,

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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.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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%

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.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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