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BRIEFS

July 10, 2019

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China says swine fever to cut pork production 10-15pc this year Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to levy war risk surcharges on Middle East cargo Emirates Shipping cuts its scarifying US$52/TEU war risk charge to $40 Newbuild cargo vessel orders down across all segments, including box ships Chinese foreign minister seeks Belt and Road friends in Eastern European Shipping body downgrades Thailand's export forecast to a 1pc decline CMA CGM unit first box ship to load LNG while loadin and unloading cargo US Senator Marco Rubio proposes bill to counter Made in China 2025 Support for plan to build terminal at Australia's port of Newcastle China's Alibaba aims to double Tmall global brands with bigger English portal Swissport appoints Peter Waller as chief financial officer ANA Cargo is first Japanese carrier to deploy a Boeing 777 freighter Volga-Dnepr reverses itself on refusing to work with air charter brokers

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JULY 9, 2019
Able Shipping Agencies celebrating 19 years of service to the trade COSCO SHIPPING Lines appoints Jignesh Desai as Manager Marketing for Gujarat region Dry bulk fortunes soaring, Capes trade above $20,000 a day while BDI climbs by 103 points Importance of India having shipbuilding capability in merchant vessels stressed PIL announces 2 new India services from Aug. China to further optimise business environment in ports to spur cross-border trade KoPT organises PCS 1x roadshow for trade partners Maritime Anti-Corruption Network launches landmark Port Integrity Campaign in Indian ports

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JULY 9, 2019
Bleak outlook for MPV sector as demand falls and the box lines move in IATA Net Rates platform takes wing, but will the airlines sign up? Seko triples Chicago footprint as it seeks investors for expansion Omni-channel and e-commerce growth drives FM Logistic revenue up A viable e-commerce strategy 'vital to meeting customer needs', says report Federal agents seize cargo ship linked to massive cocaine bust in Philadelphia China Eastern's cargo unit files for $348m listing Ashley Nicholson the youngest harbour master to be appointed VP of UKHMA Ocado says fire at warehouse cost it more than £100m On the wires: Hapag-Lloyd starts to sink - the container shipping casino returns to town Supply chain radar: Ready to get grilled on the road to $1bn, Kuehne + Nagel? Supply chain shift: It's not just a bottleneck problem - it's a tech monopoly problem

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JULY 9, 2019
Swedish electric ferry gets superfast charging upgrade State owned Swedish power company Vattenfall has cooperated with electric propulsion specialist Echandia Marine to develope a new solution to provide fast charging for ferries and other electric vessels. The "Power as Feds seize MSC drug bust box ship Mediterranean Shipping Company could forfeit a 10,766 TEU containership involved in a record cocaine seizure. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania William M. McSwain reported yesterday that, on July 4, Resolve partners with Bibby on Jones Act compliant offshore wind solutions Resolve Marine Group, Inc., an international marine services provider with its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bibby Marine Services, a U.K.-based "Walk to Work" Rhode Island Fast Ferry takes delivery of second Gladding-Hearn cat Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. has delivered a second high-speed passenger ferry for Rhode Island Fast Ferry, Inc. It will enter service between Quonset Point, R.I., and Martha's Vineyard, Mass., alongside Marfin to retrofit bulker with Wärtsilä hybrid technology In another world first for Wärtsilä, a 60,000 dwt bulker is to be converted to hybrid operation. The ship, the M/V Paolo Topic, delivered by Japanese shipbuilder Onomichi Dockyard in 2016 is Construction set to start on second MiNO 6000 towboat Jefferson, La., headquartered naval architecture firm MiNO Marine LLC reports that Conrad Amelia Shipyard will soon start production of the second vessel based on its new 6,000 hp inland towboat design. The

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JULY 9, 2019
2020 Bulkers poised for Oslo Stock Exchange listing The company anticipates to gain official approval to trade on July 10 UK tanker gets military escort after Iranian threats Escorts and diversions are seen amid hardening Iranian rhetoric following the impounding of the Iranian-controlled very large crude carrier Grace... US may have case for forfeiture of Grace 1 says expert Wise Honest was transporting coal for North Korea, contrary to the US sanctions laws, and payments made in US dollars... New Greek government aims to attract foreign shipping outfits During a decade of financial crisis many analysts have argued that the industry's contribution to the nation's economy could be... Instex - a short-term fix for a long-term problem? 'Most companies with ties to the US will be reluctant to use it, as they might become subject to US... Calls for release of seafarer held in Sri Lanka Ukrainian captain has not been allowed to leave Sri Lanka since being detained Fujairah struggles to claw back bunker losses Fujairah, once second-only to Singapore in bunker sales, was overtaken by Rotterdam last year Hong Kong hails first female mariner to qualify as chief engineer Employer Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has big plans ahead for Kwok as she reaches a pinnacle on her seafaring path Qingdao Port Group to acquire neighbouring peer Qingdao is a major pivot port for container, dry bulk as well as oil shipping. It handled 486m tonnes of... Barakah Offshore receives funding for restructuring plan Meanwhile, Barakah's PBJV unit has just had its Petronas license suspended for three years Panalpina sets war risk surcharge on Strait of Hormuz shipments 'Now that shipping lines have added insurance-related surcharges for such shipments, we have to pass these costs on to stay... US says seized MSC vessel may not be returned MSC has not been accused of any wrongdoing. A company spokesman said it had no immediate comment China Merchants set to acquire yards from CIMC and AVIC International The news comes amid a wave of consolidations in the shipbuilding industry in Asia as players struggle to weather the... Gibraltar extended ship-seizure powers day before tanker interception Crucially, Grace 1 can be held until any other legal proceedings in other jurisdictions against the owners of the cargo... Daily Briefing Shipping offers new Greek government challenges and opportunity \| Iran says seizure of oil tanker was 'threatening act' \| Japan... Landbridge joins $1bn LNG terminal project in China The Chinese very large crude carrier owner will take the opportunity to enter the LNG carrier sector, it is believed Virginia is first US port to join LNG bunker coalition LNG bunkering infrastructure developments in the US are supported by the implementation of the North American Emission Control Area Australia's key LNG export project facing shutdowns The planned shutdowns are at the Karratha gas plant at the North West Shelf project, which accounts for a third...

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JULY 9, 2019
NY-NJ master plan touts GCT terminal expansion AAL amps up Europe-Far East service on energy project optimism Vietnam pact a slow-motion boon for Europe apparel importers US shippers retain pricing power amid truck surplus Delayed MSC cargo in transit as drug bust exposure expands ZeBox breaks out of CMA CGM shadow New Texas petrochemical project promises major logistics spend French mudslide test rail contingency plans NY-NJ port preps for cargo volume doubling by 2050

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JULY 9, 2019
Globus chairman again cuts position in bulker owner Globus Maritime chairman George Feidakis' position in the New York-listed bulker owner has shifted again. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Feidakis sold a total of 295,863 Globus shares in June through his investment company Firment Shipping. Globus Maritime taps EnTrust Global fund for $37m Globus narrows loss on outside investment The sales bring his share count to 1. NYK Line set to nudge up berths at Hyundai Samho Japanese shipowner also adding pair of vessels into Knutsen joint venture Taiwan, Pakistan and Thailand hold key to Asian LNG growth Increase in imports by trio of countries spells opportunities for owners of ships and FSRUs Panamax boxship rates and charter periods on the rise Shortage of larger containerships forces lines to take medium-size vessels instead Star Bulk flips former Delphin Shipping ultramax Greek peer Super-Eco Bulkers tipped to be the Chinese-built ship's buyer Carnival to create chief compliance officer role Arnold Donald-led company will name new c-level employee soon as part of a $20m settlement paid for dumping plastic waste into the ocean. Koch strikes VLCC charter that raises questions over Hunter sale US operator forges deal with CSIC Leasing amid continued focus on Koch-backed deal with Arne Fredly's Hunter. Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers set for Oslo Axess listing this week Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers has won the green light for a listing on the Oslo Axess with its stock expected to start trading on the second-tier market this week. It comes after 2020 Bulkers raised over $70m from a private placement in May, which set the scene for it to be promoted from the city's over the counter market. Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers banks $70.2m ahead of full listing in Oslo ITF calls for release of Ukrainian seafarer held in Sri Lanka The International Transport Workers' Federation wants Sri Lanka to release an ailing supply ship captain held for the last three years. It says Ukrainian Gennadiy Gavrylov has been stranded in the south Asian country since June 2016, when he was arrested after the now-scrapped 1,476-dwt Avant Garde (built 1982) was seized by authorities. Crewman dies as ro-ro abandoned Kidnapped tanker crew fre Italian bunker firm close to first VLSFO sales Bunker Energy takes delivery of straight-run 0.5% sulphur fuel, but still calculating pricing rates Gourdomichalis Maritime sells first ship in 11 years Fellow Greek shipowner Niriis is said to be picking up panamax Kavo Manali Zvezda in line for $784m LNG carrier subsidies Russian minister says domestic yard will receive help to build new Arctic ships. Euronav steps up summer share buyback Tanker giant Euronav has taken its summer spending on its own shares to around $14m. Wall Street's largest crude tanker owner has regularly invested in its own equities this year with the latest move its ninth reported purchase since the start of 2019. New Euronav boss Hugo De Stoop connects to company's roots and future challenges Euronav told investors today it had paid €3.5m ($3.9m) for 420, OSCAR paddlers to pull hard for cancer patient Billy Bergsland Participants in sixth annual OSCAR dragon boat race have an added incentive to paddle like never before Enagas breathes new life into Canary Islands' LNG-import plan Spanish energy company is seeking a floating solution for one of two planned facilities Slowing global growth dents multipurpose market prospects Little improvement in rates before 2021 unless demolition picks up Haftar recognises NOC as sole Libyan oil exporter Libyan military leader says Tripoli producer has "exclusive" right to ship out crude. Equinor extends Eidesvik Offshore PSV contract Equinor Energy taken a platform supply vessel (PSV) owned by Eidesvik Offshore for a further six months. Equinor keeps Eidesvik PSV for three years The 6,200-dwt Viking Queen (built 2008) will commence the extension at the end of August in direct continuation of its current contract. The Norwegian oil major fixed the vessel in late April for a firm period of four months with further options, b Saga Travel chief executive Robin Shaw: a workaholic who looks forward to Sunday evenings Saga Travel chief executive Robin Shaw admits to being a workaholic. Married with three children - including eight-year-old twins - he says: "I am one of those sad people who still enjoy coming to work." He joined Saga in 2010, first as chief executive of Saga Cruises before becoming head of Saga Travel in January last year. Before this, Shaw spent about seven years at Royal Caribbean - latterl Saga Cruises discovering the US again after long absence Saga Cruises is returning to the US after an absence of at least eight years. Strict US regulations for visiting cruiseships, including security, meant retrofitting its older vessels became onerous. But the US Coast Guard has been heavily involved in ensuring Saga's two newbuildings are compliant, and the Spirit of Discovery's itinerary includes a 35-night New York and Caribbean cruise in Decemb New ships set to transform Saga Cruises' operations River cruise fleet set for renewal with order for up to two vessels Saga Generation sets sail on cruise line's 'boutique' newbuilding The Spirit of Discovery is honoured with royal naming ceremony as British company sells older ships to make way for £600m-plus investment in new vessels in its diamond year Lauritzen Bulkers opens Dubai office Lauritzen Bulkers is to open a new office in Dubai in August to target the Middle Eastern market. J Lauritzen cuts 15 bulkers in slump "The Middle East region is an important and growing area for us and the decision to open an office in Dubai means we will be closer to existing and new customers, enabling us to further grow our activity there," said Niels Josefsen, Lauritzen Bulkers' chief execu Near miss for Costa cruiseship in Venice Latest incident brings renewed calls for ban in city. Japanese ships pass IMO 2020 test Trials indicate no problems in changing over to low sulphur fuels Goundar Shipping could sell fleet in safety row Fijian company could be shut down by the end of the month. Indian owners spurn low rates for IOC VLCC charter Government policy of first refusal for domestic owners proves unattractive. Turkish yard turned owner set to grow chemical tanker fleet Born out of 2008 financial crash, Med Marine's tanker fleet is set for new deliveries Greek cruise pioneer heads to Turkey for recycling Greek-built Adriana has been sold for scrap as one of the cruise industry's smaller players calls it quits Densay picks up Greek handysize but legal row may roll on Sale unlikely to end owner's bitter battle with lenders Wartsila claims hybrid retrofit first for bulkers Finnish group to install battery and solar system on Marfin ship in Japan. Gibraltar confirms full crude cargo on Grace 1 But territory does not reveal origin of oil on seized VLCC. China's LNG imports continue to surge, despite policy change Australia the big winner as trade war costs US exporters market share, says Bancosta. Container shipping peak season set to disappoint, says analyst Muted recovery in freight rates will likely result in tepid third quarter and full-year earnings.

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JULY 9, 2019
Drewry: Europe no substitute for China Exports from Europe to the U.S. are expected to show robust growth this year, but that could change if the U.S. follows through on tariff threats. Coalition supports LA Pier 400 plan The Coalition for Responsible Transportation and railroads weigh in on the port terminal controversy before the meeting of the Los Angeles Harbor Commissioners. MSC Gayane's containers transferred to other ships Mediterranean Shipping Co. said with the exception of a small number of containers involved in the illegal drug shipment investigation in Philadelphia, the rest of the MSC Gayane's containers were transferred to other MSC ships. USTR consults South Korea over competition procedures USTR has called for South Korea to improve its procedures for competition hearings held by the Korea Fair Trade Commission. Italian tankers removed from OFAC's embargo list The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control took PB Tankers and its six tankers off the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List after three months. Japan ratchets up export controls against South Korea The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said it's become increasingly concerned that South Korea's export controls are insufficient for certain "sensitive items." Hapag-Lloyd orders 13,420 refrigerated containers

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JULY 9, 2019
Gasoline supply concerns push RBOB higher RBOB futures led the oil complex higher Tuesday as supply concerns came into focus amid reports of fresh US refinery issues and expectations of inventory draws. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Global Risk Management China's Hengli, Zhejiang offer relief for Saudi Arabia's faltering crude sales to Asia Saudi Arabia will likely continue to compete against Russian barrels to protect its market share in China. FUTURES: Oil slips after survey on OPEC's compliance to output deal "Crude price movements were limited ahead of key energy reports," said UOB Bank's said in a note Tuesday. ICE LSGO futures speculative net length up 7,272 contracts on week "I think that people are currently filling up all the stocks and as long as there is contango and ullage, people can do cash and carry," a trader said. UK-flagged crude shipment through Strait of Hormuz cancelled after Iran threat "If Britain does not release the Iranian tanker, it is the duty of the authorities to seize a British oil tanker," Rezai 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

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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

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		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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