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BRIEFS

July 9, 2019

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Samsung finishes world's biggest box ship - 23,756-TEU MSC Gulsun Singapore starts land reclamation for phase 2 Tuas mega port US asks court to quash Huawei lawsuit on national security grounds Drewry downgrades box volume growth forecast to 3pc this year More automated container terminals over next 10 years: Moody's CMA CGM invests in Notilo Plus drone to inspect its vessels underwater UN's IMO gives NGO Nautical Institute role in regulatory compliance Maersk to make weekly calls and NZ's South Island's Timaru port China defies US sanctions against Iranian oil, extends economic lifeline Brookfield to buy Genesee & Wyoming railways for US$8.4 billion Korean Air to shut cargo terminals in major cost-cutting drive Shenzhen's SF Airlines launches route connecting Urumqi to Almaty Garuda plans to launch drone to make deliveries to remote areas Etihad Cargo shuns 'bad revenue', fine-tunes its network strategy

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JULY 8, 2019
Alfredo Scalisi appointed General Managerof La Spezia container terminal Bahri launches 'iSupplier' platform to streamline procurement Changes to Indian Sea Cargo Manifest regulations from Aug. 1 CMA CGM to improve its FAL 1 & FAL 3 services Extra Risk Coverage Surcharge in Middle East Gujarat Maritime University conducts interactive session in Bengaluru on career prospects in maritime industry Hapag-Lloyd places record order for reefers Joint industry project to develop 220k LNG carrier with Mark III containment system Overweight Surcharge (OWS) on cargo bound for Chittagong ZIM further expanding its strategic operational cooperation with 2M Alliance DP World, UAE Region launches major initiative to attract Indian trade & investments to Jebel Ali Port & Jafza First blockchain container shipped to Rotterdam port KoPT resumes container handling at Kidderpore Dock after 10 years PSA's Chennai International Terminals wins 'Container Handling Terminal of the Year' award at South East Cargo & Logistics Awards 2019 for third consecutive year Dedicated Freight Corridor project to be completed by 2022 Budget a roadmap for New India but govt should look into extending reduction in corporate tax to all companies, says FIEO

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Innovating at the roots

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JULY 8, 2019
Pilots union must stop interfering with Atlas Air operations, rules US court DHL Freight announces peak season surcharge for shipments across Europe Australian stevedores are 'turning on the money tap again' RZD Logistics launches more China-Europe overland services The rise of drop shipping, as online merchants look to jettison inventory Loadstar Striders hit their peak - 24 times, and all in a good cause Chris Grayling accused of trying to 'silence' hauliers on no-deal Brexit Ian Martin Jones: funeral details announced Market Insight: DSV + Panalpina - from 'trouble in paradise' to the modern Viking Ironclad Age (Part I)

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JULY 8, 2019
USCG issues cybersecurity alert In a Marine Safety Alert issued today, the U.S. Coast Guard says that, in February, a deep draft vessel on an international voyage bound for the Port of New York and New MAN signs global agreement with Wallem MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Global Key Account Management contract with Hong Kong based Wallem Group. The contract covers the supply of spares and services to MAN main engines, generators and VIDEO: SHI delivers world's largest containership South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) says that it has successfully completed construction of the world's largest containership three weeks ahead of the contracted delivery date. The ship, the MSC Gulsun, is Sapura inks optimized maintenance deal with Wärtsilä Sub-sea services specialist Sapura Brazil has signed a five-year optimized maintenance agreement with Wärtsilä. The agreement covers Sapura's six pipe-laying support vessels (PLSVs), which are fitted with Wärtsilä 32 engines and Wärtsilä Key Turkish shipowners opt for Alfa Laval BWTS The Turkish Shipowners Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) Group, which has around 50 members, has signed a fleet agreement with Alfa Laval worth around $23 million covering the installation of PureBallast 3 systems Kongsberg offers a more silent propeller Norway's Kongsberg Maritime has adapted a propeller concept used in naval applications to lower vessel sound signature and is offering it to commercial shipping customers to reduce the effect of underwater radiated

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JULY 8, 2019
Gibraltar says seized tanker was fully loaded with crude oil Gibraltar government claims Grace 1 was carrying crude oil at full capacity after lab testing Greece names Ioannis Plakiotakis as shipping minister Maritime brief will Plakiotakis' first full ministerial post, but he has twice served as deputy minister in previous administrations The Entrepreneurs Most start-up businesses are doomed to fail, but the process of collaborating, innovating and ingesting new ideas and companies into... Deutsche Bank will maintain shipping coverage 'My franchise remains firmly intact' - Deutsche Bank director of transportation and shipping Amit Mehrotra Maritime joins Pride 2019 in London Marching at Pride is significant in improving diversity and inclusion for LGBT+ people in all maritime areas, says Nautilus International... Shipping offers new Greek government challenges and opportunity The new Greek government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis can call on the highly productive maritime industries to boost efforts to further... West Africa is world's worst hot spot for pirate attacks, IMB reports In the first half of 2019, 92% of hostage-takings took place in the Gulf of Guinea Japan trials low-sulphur fuel on coastal routes The ministry said it did not face any problems during the trial, which took place on June 27 on steel... Data shows almost 200 vessels scrapped in second quarter Five workers lost their lives in the second quarter of 2019 as the country recycled 70 vessels DryShips hires advisers to assess Economou offer Special committee of disinterested directors has retained Evercore as financial adviser and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP as... Stuart Nicholls "Entrepreneurship in shipping is in a good place right now" Tuomas Riski "It's quite challenging to run a start-up in such a conservative industry" Shachar Tal "The only thing that separates you and success is dedication, tenacity and an unswerving conviction that what you're doing is... Noah Silberschmidt "There is now a clear and pressing need for clean technology to reduce fuel costs and emissions - this makes... Mogens Mathiesen "The main barrier to entry is access to data - a lot of the value comes from small entrepreneurial companies... Kjell André Engen "A lot of people believe that innovation is about technology. It's not. Innovation is about matching industry expertise with attitude and... George Mangos "The question of how you get a good idea to meet capital, and then turn it into reality is all... Deanna MacDonald "The traditional venture capital model is broken - it's based on value extraction and maximisation of profit for the shareholders... David Siegel "Shipping's mindset is changing when it comes to the potential of technology" Chris Jones "Entrepreneurship is necessary for shipping's survival" UN orders Nigeria to release Swiss tanker The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea rules that not only has San Padre Pio been detained for... Baltic Exchange's 74,000 dwt panamax index to be derived from fixed value The 74,000 dwt assessment for any contracts still trading will be derived from a fixed value average differential with the... Chinese trade in contraction territory, says DHL DHL sees China's foreign trade increasingly weighed down by its trade battle with the US and slowing domestic demand Iran says seizure of oil tanker was 'threatening act' Iran's Defence Minister Amir Hatami condemned the seizure of the tanker during a speech broadcast live on state television, while... Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry agrees scrubber production deal with Wärtsilä Wärtsilä already has production tie-ups with various other Chinese companies Cork sets out growth vision with new container terminal Irish port seeks higher volumes, despite looming disruption from Brexit Daily Briefing Gibraltar extends detention period for seized tanker \| Tanker seizure could face legal challenge \| More leading carriers add war... Cosco Shipping Development names Wang as chairman Former chairman Sun Yueying, 61, has retired from the office California lawmakers to consider bill restricting port automation The hearing comes just days ahead of a meeting of Los Angeles port commissioners who have been instructed to reconsider... DP World terminals hit by national strike in Australia The action is re-emerging after a ceasefire agreed in April seems to have broken down APL to launch new Central America service A weekly call in Kingston, Jamaica will also enable shippers to pick up cargo from APL's Asia Colombia Express service... US dry bulk ETF outperforms all others The fund, based on futures prices, outperformed all others in the second quarter

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JULY 8, 2019
UP to penalize missed intermodal deliveries Key users back APM's Los Angeles automation plan US importers accelerate SE Asia sourcing New service builds on PortMiami's rising Dominican trade Freight 'funnel' narrowing at US-Mexican border Australian dockworkers strike against DP World Intermodal rail providers prep for smoother peak Container lines rein in third-party data sharing US vehicle tariffs threaten fast-growing trans-Atlantic trade

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JULY 8, 2019
Brookfield adds director to Teekay Offshore board Brookfield Business Partners has added Gregory Morrison to the board of its takeover target Teekay Offshore. The Vancouver-based offshore player announced that Morrison, the former chief executive of Canadian insurer Trisura Group, would replace Walter Weathers after the close of trading Monday in New York. Brookfield moves to acquire Teekay Offshore Shareholder group decries discounted Teekay Low-profile Allseas makes rare ship sale Allseas has made its first ship sale since Anthony Valmas set up the Greek handysize operator almost 10 years ago. In an inconspicuous but lucrative deal, the Piraeus-based company sold the 28,500-dwt Allstars (built 2000) to Chinese buyers for $4.5m, Greek brokers reported. Valmas, who did not respond to a request for comment, bought the Imabari Shipbuilding-constructed vessel in December 2016 New bulker orders slow to half of last year's levels Over-supply, lack of finance and IMO 2020 are holding back newbuilding activity Coast Guard suspends search for Carnival crewmember After nearly two days and thousands of miles, the US Coast Guard called off its search for an overboard Carnival Corp crewmember. The agency said Sunday afternoon that it was unable to locate the worker, who fell off the 2,758-berth Carnival Victory (built 2000) 30 miles northwest of Cuba Thursday. The Coast Guard said the search covered 2,600 square nautical miles over 45 hours and involved two Fednav suing Greek owner after open seas engine failure Canadian owner Fednav is looking to obtain nearly $1.2m in security ahead of arbitration in London over a ship gone bad. The privately-held, Montreal-based company sued late last week in Miami federal court, alleging it suffered seven-figure damages after bulk cargo seeped into fuel tanks and damaged engines aboard the Naviera Ulises-connected 33,600-dwt Gea (built 2005) last year. It seeks to ga Panamax bulker market posts massive gains but correction looms Average panamax rates have risen 31% over the past week, but a market correction could soon be in store. Downing dials down holding in Braemar Shipping Services UK investment firm Downing has trimmed its stake in Braemar Shipping Services for the second time in under one month. Strong newbuilding activity drives better first quarter for Braemar ACM Boxship demolitions on course to double as feeders head to beaches Downing, formed in 1986 by former NatWest Ventures executive Nick Lewis, was the largest shareholder in Braemar at the end of its last fina Deutsche Bank team confirms survival Top analyst Amit Mehrotra tells clients he looks forward to 'dialogue for many years to come' after bank's cut of 18,000 jobs. DryShips appoints advisors for George Economou takeover Financial and legal advisors have been appointed to assist DryShips board members in evaluating George Economou's proposed takeover of the company. George Economou offers to buy DryShips A special committee of DryShips directors has been formed to consider the non-binding offer of $4.00 per share submitted by Economou's privately owned entity SPII Holdings on 12 June. Evercore has been retain Study finds scrubbers will have 'serious consequences' on marine life Swedish analysis says IMO 2020-compliance installations are toxic to zooplankton HMM pact with THE Alliance set to shake up East-West trades South Korean operator's switch from 2M has big implications for rivals - and maybe shipyards Oldendorff charters two capesizes from CSIC Leasing German carrier finds Chinese-built vessels to be of good quality Hornbeck Offshore shares up after $100m refinancing deal Hornbeck Offshore shares are up Monday after announcing a $100m financing deal at the end of last week . The New York-traded, Louisiana-based company announced it had secured the revolving credit facility with unnamed lenders after the close Friday. Offshore rate surge helps Hornbeck refinance Hornbeck losses deepen in first quarter In early trading Monday, shares were up four cents, or 3.33% Warmbier parents file claim against North Korean ship Family of US student who died after North Korean imprisonment seeks to recover award. GC Rieber adds five months to OSV deal Norwegian owner extends charter with European client. BP 'holds back' tanker in Gulf due to Iran threat Report claims British Heritage called off loading in Iraq and is now at anchor off Saudi Arabia. Tallink seals $222m finance for new LNG ro-pax Estonian owner taps KfW for loan to build Rauma vessel. Capesize spot market corrects itself after huge growth The capesize market is taking a breather but rates remain at some of the highest levels seen in 11 months. OSV owners warned as Saudis overhaul maritime law First bespoke shipping regulations place restrictions on overseas offshore ships, but could also limit owners' liability. Taylor Maritime buys two handysize bulkers from J Lauritzen Taylor Maritime is said to have bought two Japan-built handysize bulkers from J. Lauritzen. Taylor Maritime stays true to secondhand bulk carriers Brokers report that the Hong Kong-based owner has paid $9.5m apiece for the 31,887-dwt vessels Emma Bulker and Louise Bulker (both built 2010). The sale price is roughly in line with what was reported for another Japan-built handy of a similar age so Landbridge Group joins $1bn Chinese LNG import terminal project Deal fits into China's Belt and Road Initiative and will see gas diverted from the Australian domestic market Neda and Ridgebury VLCCs fetch premium prices from conversion buyer Yinson The Lykiardopulo family has joined Ridgebury Tankers in cashing in a veteran VLCC to FPSO specialist Yinson Holdings, market sources said. Kuala Lumpur-listed Yinson is understood to be paying $60m for the two tankers as it looks to secure tonnage for upcoming projects. Ridgebury Tankers sells VLCC as price spike extends NS United seeks sale of VLCC in latest deal to test tanker asset price pro Louis Dreyfus steps up wind-power push French owner is fitting kite system to ro-ro and designing wind-assisted vessel. SK Trading to quadruple LSFO output South Korean refiner wants to meet growing demand for IMO 2020-compliant fuel. AP Moller-Maersk takes share buyback to $425m with latest purchase AP Moller-Maersk is accelerating its share buyback efforts and has now invested comfortably over $420m in its stock this summer. The world's largest shipowner announced a $1.5bn buyback programme in May and has been active in purchasing its own stock during the past three weeks. Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme Maersk boss Skou shoots down price war talk as Trump's battle with Beijing den KOTC puts anchor-handler up for sale Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has launched a tender to sell an elderly anchor-handler. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary said the closing date for bids for the 60-bp Al Sabriyah (built 1983) is 29 July. Bids are valid for 90 days. The vessel is available for inspection at anchorage outside Kuwait City on 15 July. The ship is the company's only OSV, apart from a utility boat. Vess Greek bulker hit by boxship in China Anbros ship at berth in Yangtze river when contact was made by another vessel. Over 10% of world fleet will have scrubbers at start of IMO 2020, says Clarksons Shipbroking giant says figure will reach 15% by the end of next year, with around 400 new orders seen do far this year OW Bunker estate sues own trustee for $79m The estate of OW Bunker is suing one of its own trustees for failing to go after investment bank Jefferies Wartsila targets Chinese scrubber market with Cosco deal Finnish group and Chinese partner aims to create one-stop shop for exhaust gas cleaners. Tanker damaged in Fujairah attack heading for Iran Thome's Andrea Victory back in business in the Gulf with humanitarian cargo. UN tribunal orders release of ABC tanker and officers Swiss government must provide $14m in security for Nigeria to free San Padre Pio. Chinese eye giant LNG carriers in tie-up with LR Joint industry project aims to improve China's ability to offer competitive gas carrier designs. Samsung Heavy Industries delivers "world's largest" container ship South Korean yard hands over first of six new giant containerships to Mediterranean Shipping Deutsche Bank shipping research to survive mass cuts After series of analyst exits, industry to get some good news in German bank's major restructuring. Sembcorp Marine may face $295m Brazil fine, says analyst DBS Bank says fiscal penalty could be anywhere between 35%-70% of that paid by Keppel.

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JULY 8, 2019
Commentary: The five miles of uncertainty American shippers need to look at their supply chains through the lens of the five-mile framework and plan for different scenarios during these uncertain times in the economy and trade. MSC plans general rate increase A $1,000 increase is announced for 40-foot containers moving from Asia to the U.S. CBP seizes MSC ship tied to 20-ton cocaine shipment The agency called the seizure of the 10,776-TEU MSC Gayane the largest in its 230-year history. USTR issues sixth round of Section 301 exclusions The exclusions retroactively will apply to the July 6, 2018, effective date of the tariffs and cover several machine parts among other items. New APL service connects Miami with Caribbean, Latin America The service will offer connections to APL services to and from Asia. Senate Commerce to mark up blockchain bill this week Federal transport regulator posts being filled

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JULY 8, 2019
Brazil's ANP to require publication of refined-product, natural gas prices Brazil's National Petroleum Agency will require oil companies, importers and distributors to publish prices for refined products and natural gas. Brazil's Manati Field gas output continues decline in Q2: Enauta Brazilian independent oil and natural gas producer Enauta released second-quarter production results. Japan says first IMO-compliant bunker fuel trial on coastal vessels a success MLIT still intends to run more trials with different kinds of coastal vessels by around the end of July. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Iran says it's set to break nuclear deal rules for a second time "From today, we officially pass the limit of 3.67% for uranium enrichment," a said. FUTURES: Crude stable amid lack of fresh cues, geopolitical risks Asia markets are expected to find a soft start to the week after seeing Wall Street pullback on Friday from lowered expectations of a Fed cut, an analyst said. Iran says seized oil tanker off Gibraltar was not headed to Syria "Despite what Britain has claimed, the destination of this oil tanker was not Syria," Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs, said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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