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October 10, 2019

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Top Cosco vice president: Carrier costs are down, its up to logistics to cut expenses Samsung Heavy wins US$920m deal to build six 23,764 TEU box ships for Evergreen MSC Isabella, biggest ever box ship to call in the UK UK freight association urges members to prepare for a no-deal Brexit ClassNK warns against dragging out the installation of ballast water treatment systems Ports of Long Beach, LA unveil zero-emission big rigs YRC Freight and BNSF strengthen intermodal commerce Nippon Express to acquire 22pc stake in India's Future Supply Chain Solutions ICAO takes important step forward to reduce carbon emissions from aviation Ukraine Air Alliance's operating certificate is terminated after fatal crash Self-service check-in kiosks for air freight are introduced at Swissport's warehouses

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
IMO 2020 seen having significant impact on container shipping Low emission methanol-fuelled chemical tanker delivered Regulating propulsion power of ships suggested as method to curb emissions SCI Chennai employees amplify efforts during Swachhta Hi Seva programme Shipping confidence dips as trade wars intensify Technology seen as a must for efficiency & profitability in the shipping industry Coal shipments up at Major Ports SOP with Bangladesh on Chattogram & Mongla ports to reduce logistics cost & time for cargo movement to & from the North-East DGTR notifies to start probe on anti-dumping duty on steel after complaints

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Zurich, Cologne and Leipzig: Supplying Europe LNG train to be tested in Poland DB Schenker expands its logistics capacities Nova Systems wins award Confidence within the global shipping industry on the rise? France: First secure parking wins certificate FIS calls air cargo a "positive momentum" for Europe Drivers and IT staff drive prices up Simpson Spence Young opens office in Dubai Port de Sète runs further services by DFDS Albatros-Express travels to Rotterdam Lemon Queens and Kings freshen up (air) freight business Warehouse designed for e-commerce "Curiosity of the Day" Automotive managers for Street Scooter Yang Ming launches CVK service Alternatively fuelled trucks for sensitive areas Caribbean Airlines: Cargo service to Curaçao

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
LSPs could become the new 'heroes' of a changing apparel industry Maersk launches Egyptian feeder to help UK shippers while AE2 is suspended Volga-Dnepr Group seems set to meet more turbulence as new aircraft arrive New Incoterms will affect letters of credit and delivery locations Rising noodle sales revives debate on Chinese consumer spending Charlotte Bennett appointed Xpediator's first group people director Jane Simpson joins Dover Harbour Board Tech Q&A: Kontainers' Graham Parker expects huge cost savings as freight tech rolls on

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
NYC claims victory against billboard barge company Today, the New York City Law Department announced the settlement of a lawsuit against Ballyhoo Media. According to the City, the company had repeatedly violated local laws by displaying Times Square-style billboards CBO: Navy shipbuilding plan would average $31 billion a year The U.S. Navy and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) seem to just count things differently. Inevitably, the CBO finds that the Navy lowballs the estimated costs of its shipbuilding plans. In Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui collaborate to cut shipping GHG emissions Moves to cut shipping's emissions of global greenhouse gases (GHGs) continue to gain powerful support. Today, Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui & Co said they have established a strategic collaboration to accelerate Bourbon: Banks make takeover offer A company owned by a group of French banks has made a takeover offer for Bourbon Corporation. As we reported earlier, the offshore services giant sought restructuring protection from the Marseilles Commercial MAN and Kongsberg ink MOU on common data infrastructure MAN Energy Solutions has signed an MOU with Kongsberg that will see it investigate the possibility of using Kongsberg Digital's data-infrastructure solution, Vessel Insight, to securely collect and transmit data using MAN

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
Hamburg looks to shore-based power to cut emissions The port will spend around $83.5m to power up berthed boxships with electricity from 2023 Malta opens ship registry office in Greece New office opens in the Maltese embassy in Athens No-deal Brexit threatens UK's maritime legal standing While the future relationship between the UK and European Union is still uncertain, leaving the EU without an agreement may... Cargill joins Maersk Tankers and Mitsui for decarbonisation project The three companies will collaborate to utilise existing technology and develop new decarbonisation devices as they push the climate change... Cosco Shipping woos forwarders as it clarifies end-to-end strategy Cosco Shipping thinks the idea that a few big fish can go about removing all the smaller players that currently... Boxship upsizing continues apace On the Asia-northern Europe trade, average capacity has increased to more than 16,000 teu and will likely rise to closer... Innocent passage under threat, says Ecsa chief 'We are seeing an increase in states using innocent ships and seafarers for political purpose. The European Union should be... Hong Kong's LNG terminal will have capability to supply bunker vessels Hong Kong's FSRU is set to begin operations in 2021 and time is running out if parties plan to start... Okeanis buys two suezmax newbuilds from Kyklades Okeanis will spend almost $130m to buy the two scrubber-fitted vessels from its chief executive's private company Registry calls for review of IMO's casualty investigation code Liberian registry's chief operating officer Alfonso Castillero says blame should not be aimed squarely at flags or owners for failing... Novatek considering Arctic LNG transhipments owing to US sanctions Novatek's Arctic LNG export facility is currently serviced by Cosco-affiliated vessels Boxship sector faces IMO 2020 liquidity calls Larger boxship players, which are better-placed to pass on higher fuel costs through bunker adjustment factors, may still need the... Daily Briefing Free to read: Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher \| Weak box peak season laid... A&R Logistics partners with US ports to cope with booming export trade in resins Construction and development are under way, with a completion date forecast for the fourth quarter of 2020. But completion of... Petronas secures LNG offtake deal with South Korean power producer South Korean gas users are now importing LNG directly instead of sourcing the fuel from Kogas ExxonMobil's joint venture signs on JGC consortium for Rovuma LNG ExxonMobil has said it will spend $500m on the initial construction phase of Rovuma LNG, which is scheduled to come... DP World completes phase one at Ecuador's Posorja container port DP World is responsible for the design, financing, construction and operations of the facility for a period of 50 years... APL steps up rail departures from Los Angeles Previously exclusive to shipments on APL's Eagle Express 1, the Eagle Reach Guaranteed rail delivery will be extended to the...

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
US-China trade war drags air cargo down Port alliance aims to reverse Hong Kong volume slump California court rules ABC test applies retroactively Collaboration drives LA-LB truck turn times to near six-year low NEXT Trucking plans move to zero-emissions fleet DP World aims to speed India's JNPT truck flow via automation Asia sourcing diversity means boost in trade flows Analysts: Prepare for pricier container shipping

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
DryShips shareholders approve plan to go private DryShips' investors have shown strong support for George Economou's plan to take the diversified owner off Wall Street, approving it by an overwhelming majority. Almost all 77.8 million voted shares - 98.8% - represented by 90% of all stakeholders on Wednesday approved the previously announced plan of merger entered into 18 August 18. SPII Holdings, privately owned by DryShips chief executive Ge Dry bulk shipping sees higher US soybean exports this year "Too early to call the season a success", Bimco chief analyst Peter Sand says Horizon and Kotug launch Canadian joint venture Horizon Maritime and Kotug International are joining forces to provide tug and terminal services in Canada. The two companies announced the joint venture, called Kotug Canada, Wednesday. "We are very pleased to partner with the world leaders in sustainable marine towing operations, combining our local experience and expertise to offer Canadian customers a top-notch level of towage services," sai Detained North Korean bulker sold to mystery buyer The US has sold a North Korean bulker detained in April - but won't say who bought it or for how much. The 27,881-dwt Wise Honest (built 1989) was sold 12 September, according to the US Marshals Service, and was towed from the port of Pago Pago in American Samoa Tuesday. "The US Marshals held a sealed bid auction for the seized vessel" from 31 July to 9 August, a service spokesperson said Wednes Hapag-Lloyd accuses Chinese company of abandoning cargo A second shipping company has taken Shanghai-based CTS International Logistics to court, accusing it of abandoning dozens of containers in Hong Kong. Hapag-Lloyd filed a $1.8m lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court Monday. The German line operator's lawyers alleged Chinese government-linked company arranged for the German company to transport of 76 containers reportedly filled with copper ingot fr Financier challenges bulker sale amid month-long standoff Four vessels in the fleet of Swiss owner change hands, but one transaction is under fire because the ship allegedly went to an affiliate Michael Webber lays out his LNG deck on marine midstream part of chain Rising utilisation will help buoy up freight rates, analyst says VLCC earnings reach 11-year high despite return of Cosco Crude tanker rates enjoy further hikes with US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela creating short-term imbalance Bulker stocks rise amid China trade deal news Bulker stocks have taken an upward swing amid news Wednesday that China may be open to a trade deal if the US stops implementing more tariffs. The Asian country would accept a partial deal if President Donald Trump ceases the taxes on Chinese imports, Bloomberg has reported. Since the trade tussle's early 2018 beginning, US has imposed tariffs on $550bn in Chinese imports while China has taxed $ CMA CGM at vanguard of liner gas charge French giant leads pack with more than 20 vessels as lines turn to gas Teekay Shuttle Tankers is first Western company to complete green bond placement Teekay Shuttle Tankers (TST) has become the first Western shipping company to complete a placement of green bonds, which will partly finance four newbuildings. Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option The Oslo-listed company today placed $125m in senior unsecured green bonds, which will be listed o Dr Peters down to last tanker as Moundreas swoops for VLCC German vessel fetches $22m from Greek owner as tanker sales continue in hot market TradeWinds survey: main bunkering hubs well prepared for IMO 2020 In January 2020, 18 of the world's largest bunkering ports generally can supply HSFO, MGO and LSFO, according to a TradeWinds Knowledge survey Grimaldi: shipyard talks for ropax duo are 'very advanced' The Grimaldi Group is set to raise its newbuilding programme to 19 ropax, ro-ro and pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels. Italy's largest shipowner will shortly place orders for two new ice-class ropax vessels, managing director Emanuele Grimaldi told the Euromed convention in Sicily. Grimaldi blasts speculation by refiners ahead of IMO 2020 Talks with three shipyards that are interested i Hoe Leong plots shipping exit as it sells OSV duo Singapore-listed group offloading vessels as part of restructuring deal with lender UOB. Oltmann linked to Performance boxship buy German owner said to have acquired Greek owner's ship in $20m deal Mitsui joins Cargill and Maersk Tankers to trial green shipping technologies The collaboration ultimately aims to produce its own off-the-shelf solutions that can be used by others. Norway heads to court over Tsakos tanker collision Trial next year will decide who bears responsibility for catastrophic accident that sank frigate Ship blazes need legal response to be stopped - Grimaldi Italian owner argues rules are needed for dangerous cargoes in containers and tests on batteries in electric cars Shipping equities to hibernate for some time yet, owners say Heavyweight owners are singing the blues about the current state of their affair with equity markets Cyprus celebrates shipping prowess but threats lurk As island expands its maritime hub, costs are rising and old problems with Turkey fester TradeWinds study: Shell most aggressive in decarbonisation among charterers Energy major is assembling a chartered fleet of at least 18 tankers that can run on LNG Grounded car carrier's hull insured for $87m Golden Ray's insured value exceeds market value, according to analysts Canopius-AmTrust syndicate merger creates top-five force Canopius' market share at Lloyd's of London speciality market has been expanded by the consolidation of two major underwriting platforms Don Harrell re-emerges at Willis Re as underwriters find jobs in market rebound Leading marine specialists who found themselves out of work in market cutbacks are back Ex-Eimskip CEO tries to end antitrust probe after nine years Gylfi Sigfusson fails in first attempt to halt investigation he claims has violated his human rights No crew found in Bourbon Rhode search after 'distress' signal Vessels investigate source of signal to no avail following anchor-handler sinking Passengers protest on NCL cruiseship Cancelled trips and unsanitary conditions prompt furious passengers to take action EA Technique reveals order for tanker trio China's Ningbo Zhenhe and its own yard building vessels for Petco contract Chief officer dies after mooring line snaps Another seafarer injured during accident on cargoship in Spain Okeanis confirms declaration of Alafouzos suezmax options Oslo-listed owner pressing ahead with tanker order at Hyundai Samho Banks offer to take over restructuring Bourbon Shares suspended in Paris until commercial court completes analysis of options for OSV company Hafnia 'contemplating' listing on Oslo Stock Exchange BW Group-controlled owner has retained financial advisors, but releases few other details Malaysia's Kasi targets LNG bunkering vessel simulator training Sabah-based company looks to take advantage of growing fleet of vessels in Asia Carnival breaks ground on Japan's 'first cruise terminal' Sasebo facility set to open in middle of 2020 under 20 year deal with cruise giant

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
John Larkin switches gears to private equity (with video) A veteran investment banker in the transportation & logistics sectors, Larkin changed his focus to private equity. Super Typhoon Hagibis still eyeing Japan this weekend Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches. General Motors lays off another 615 workers at two auto factories in Mexico The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors (GM) continues to take a toll on its Mexico-based facilities. GM announced October 7 it was... Choptank and Syfan: Trucker Tools improved visibility at an affordable cost The visibility solution takes workload off the brokers and Smart Capacity lets them cover freight faster. Week 40 picks up where third quarter left off Carloads on the railroads remained under water in the first week of the fourth quarter 2019. Intermodal weakness will be in the spotlight as third... Arkansas trucking company owner charged in human trafficking case The owner of an Arkansas-based trucking company has been charged with rape, patronizing a victim of human trafficking and sexual indecency with a child, according... American Airlines to resume Boeing 737 MAX service in January American Airlines [NYSE: AAL]said it expects to begin phasing in the Boeing 737 MAX into service by mid-January, nearly nine months after aviation authorities grounded... Shift to first Influential Woman in Trucking finalist Jodie Teuton is the first woman to chair the American Truck Dealers Association. Trump administration to consider mirrorless trucks DOT safety group seeks comment on replacing rearview mirrors with cameras. CBP grounds import of fake Air Jordans Customs and Border Protection officers said the counterfeit footwear, which was recently seized at the L.A./Long Beach seaport complex, was mis-declared as "napkins." Commentary: What opportunities exist for tech startups in food supply chains? Since writing about the challenges ahead for food supply chains, I have been thinking about how perishable foods and other items are transported from one... ATA's Spear sees other ways to pay for infrastructure in the next decade The American Trucking Associations urges a federal fuel tax increase to pay for infrastructure improvements, but ATA President Chris Spear sees that approach evolving in... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/9 Freight futures looking beyond the East region for some direction on Tuesday. UPS widens net in new partnership to reach small to midsize retailers Shippo's 35,000 businesses can now easily create an account with UPS and those customers can receive its discounted daily shipping rates of up to 55%. Port of Los Angeles OKs report for West Basin Container Terminal Port of Los Angeles approves environmental plan for terminal that accounts for 17% of its container volume. IATA: Slowdown in airfreight demand accelerated in August The International Air Transport Association said Wednesday that overall global demand for airfreight declined at a faster rate in August than July, contracting 3.9% compared... Major snowstorm plowing through northern Rockies Early season heavy snow, blizzard conditions slamming northern Rockies, northern Plains for next few days. EC investigating Boeing-Embraer joint venture Deal is clone of Airbus-Bombardier tie-up Today's Pickup: 'Stink fruit' cargo spoiled an Air Canada flight Pilots donned oxygen masks and returned to Vancouver after shipment of durian filled the 767 with the fruit's notoriously noxious aroma. UPS to add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over next 3 years UPS will add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over the next three years as part of an agreement with Agility Fuel Solutions, which will supply the... Analysts lowering estimates heading into earnings season - what to watch for Third quarter 2019 is likely to see another step down in earnings expectations for the year. Equity analysts have been busy lowering estimates on many... TMS or MTS? Why shippers no longer have to choose At one point, if companies wanted goods to move, they had to either invest in an expensive transportation management system, or turn over their operation... Beyond Stevens, a report lays out tough times for drivers operating in Permian Basin New pipelines are proving bad news for truckers, according to this RBN Energy report. Port Report: Resin exports to grow with new Charleston warehouse Houston still the main gateway for resin shippers, but other Southeast ports growing as well. Truckstop.com and Schneider complete 'Book It Now' pilot Brokers will be able to offer core carriers guaranteed freight and rates at the click of a button. China establishes yet another freight train route to Europe that is over 7,000 miles long The Chinese city of Yiwu has announced a new freight train route to Belgium's Liege, with trains expected to finish the journey in about 20... 2 U.S. plants to become victims of Continental's transformation Continental AG released its strategy to ensure its sustainability for future generations, and it involves closing several plants over the next six years, as it... BiTA welcomes logistics real estate leader Prologis Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). All in the family AGT Global Logistics founder Angela Eliacostas credits the success of her company to values ingrained in childhood. Rush Enterprises appoints Elaine Mendoza as first female board director Rush Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA) recently announced the appointment of Elaine Mendoza as a new independent member of its board of directors. Mendoza becomes the... Truckstop.com loads, capacity now available within Axele system Users of Axele by Optym now have access to Truckstop.com's loadboard within the Axele system thanks to a new integration. Maersk: Shippers will only pay for IMO 2020 'cost recovery' Maersk expects ample supplies of low-sulfur fuels to be available in most ports, but warns shippers to expect higher costs.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
External: Global Risk Management Spanish Repsol's Q3 oil, gas production rises 3% on year to 712,000 boe/d Yamal LNG tankers impacted by US sanctions 'operating normally': Novatek CFO "It is up to the owners of the tankers to resolve the issue," Gyetvay said. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Evrasia Bunker to supply 0.5%S at Novorossiisk in Nov This comes as the IMO 2020 rules is less than three months away.

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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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