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BRIEFS

June 11, 2019

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Hong Kong, Greek shipowners unite on UN's 2050 clean fuel demand APL switches to LA's TraPac terminal to reduce turn times Proud of eco-record, CMA CGM has cut CO2 by 17pc since 2015 Westbound transatlantic trade lane proves to be world's most profitable Shipping has multi-fuel future as trades differ and one size will not fit all Ever-growing size of ships prompts concerns among marine insurers Eurogate marks 20th anniversary with big display at Munich Exhibition CEVA has new senior vp of automotive and industrial inbound logistics CP takes advantage of holdings to open Vancouver Automotive Compound Indonesia mulls allowing foreign carriers to fly domestic routes Two HK Airlines directors seek US$12.2 million in damages in lawsuit WFS wins cargo handling contract at Cargo Building C at Atlanta airport Sydney airport shuttle driver allegedly directed global drug syndicate Belgium launches new ecommerce-friendly digital customs platform

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JUNE 10, 2019
APL halves carbon emissions intensity of fleet since 2009 APL to drive Eagle Express X performance at TraPac Terminal in Los Angeles Container Control Programme facilitates identification of international drug trafficking ring GAC focusing on growing contract logistics, with plans to further expand in Subcontinent & other regions Industry seeks action on continuing Gulf of Guinea piracy Intermodal online route planner Navigate now operational in 2 continents Maersk launches construction of new cold store facility in St. Petersburg MOL signs MoU with Makarov University on cooperation in Northern Sea Route operations & cadetship programme NYK Group company becomes first Asian member of One Sea Autonomous Ship Alliance SCFI Northern Europe spot rate flat Shippers demand efficiency & technology enables that: Cogoport President Flemming Frost Oilmeal exports see significant fall in May Essar Ports posts record growth in throughput in April-May 2019 Commerce Minister takes major decisions to boost exports, industrial growth GDP growth to accelerate to 7.2 pc in FY 20, says Goldman Sachs IMF warns that US-China tariff war could slash global growth in 2020

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On a new track Booking rail and truck transport online Mikko Tainio is Finnair Cargo's new MD Contract logistics for textile producer Russian intermodal operator introduces two new trains COA provides new standard Role swapping at Lufthansa Cargo Belgium launches digital customs platform New direct train between Rhine-Ruhr and Bavaria New Japan Malaysia Vietnam service Light air vehicles for Thyssenkrupp's daily business Champ & Co win ECS Group challenge "Curiosity of the Day" Galliker takes over Jeanmaire Trieste - Nuremberg shuttle with two roundtrips per week Garuda ordered to pay millions for price fixing

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JUNE 10, 2019
Pressure grows on K Line's top men after disastrous first year for ONE FedEx announces it won't renew US domestic delivery contract with Amazon 'Bigger box ships mean bigger risks for everyone' Forget M&A, we know what pleases our customers, and it isn't that, says Dachser boss Belgium aims to meet e-commerce boom with customs Be-Gate platform In Trump's trade war with China, west coast ports are 'gummed up' On the wires: FedEx vs Amazon - The questions that hang in the air Under the radar: Welcome, everybody, to Roadrunner... anybody? Supply chain radar: John Menzies - could its dirt cheap share price attract private equity investment?

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JUNE 10, 2019
VIDEO: Moran to build HamiltonJet powered ferry for Mackinac Island Onaway, Mich., headquartered Moran Iron Works is to build a second ferry for long time customer Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Bill Shepler, CEO of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, and Tom Moran, CEO Dr. Mirka Wilderer is new CEO of De Nora Water Technologies Milan, Italy, headquartered De Nora has named Dr. Mirka Wilderer as chief executive officer of its Water Technologies group, whose products include the Balpure ballast water management system, effective June 1, 2019. ABS partners with digital twin specialist Akselos ABS is partnering with Cambridge, Mass., based Akselos, Inc. to explore developing cutting-edge digital services to clients. ABS says that digital twin specialist Akselos has patented technology with the power to model Siemens Gamesa extends Seacat Services contracts U.K. Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services has secured long-term extensions to its vessel support contracts with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) at the Galloper offshore wind farm (Galloper), off Wärtsilä solutions picked for China's first LNG bunkering ship China's first seagoing LNG bunkering vessel will operate with a comprehensive and integrated package of Wärtsilä solutions.. Designed by the China Ship Design & Research Center, the 8,500 cu.m capacity ship is Navy names future destroyer in honor of WWII Coast Guard hero Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer has announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 132, is to be named in honor of U.S.Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who

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JUNE 10, 2019
Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping as bank contraction slows Fifty-two banks had an aggregate of $53.2bn in drawn or committed loans to Greek owners at end-2018, down 1.5% on... Piraeus Bank sells bad shipping loans to US fund A so-called 'Nemo' book of loans is headed to Davidson Kempner Capital Management for about $270m World's first ethane gas carrier ship-to-ship transfer under way The very large ethane carrier was built to meet a long-term supply agreement between Ineos and SP Chemicals to ship... Port of Milford Haven appoints Andy Jones as chief executive The deputy chief executive steps up to run the UK's central energy port Norton Rose Fulbright marine insurance lawyers join rival firm A group of insurance lawyers specialising in marine and energy - headed by three partners - have defected from the... Panama Canal contributes to carbon emissions fight The authorities in Panama hope to take their findings from new carbon-cutting tools to contribute to debate at the International... Shipping trio team up to manage smaller bulker fleets New venture OneBulk will operate out of Hamburg and Singapore, launching on July 1 DryShips takes control of Heidmar after Morgan Stanley deal George Economou-led shipowner pays $17m to take 100% control of tanker pools operator Activist investor renews pressure on K Line In response, K Line said the leadership provided by both executives is necessary to improve the company's performance in unstable... China export tariffs will have widespread impacts on carriers Intra-Asia carriers stand to benefit from a shift of production to other Asian economies, but the trade war could have... Daily Briefing Tanker attack report highlights risks to Gulf tanker fleet \| Ship finance faces unsustainable paradox \| Reducing GHG should be... One dead after crane collapses at Yangzijiang Another worker was injured on board the ship, but these injuries are not life-threatening, the company says Sovcomflot signs shipbuilding finance deal with VEB Leasing Each tanker will transport petroleum products and gas condensate for Novatek after delivery, which is scheduled for 2022-2023 Croatia terminal eyes mega boxship capability by mid-2020 Additional upgrading work is also being carried out at the moment to raise the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal's on-dock rail... APL's carbon emissions down almost 50% in decade APL has aligned its carbon dioxide emissions target with that of its French parent group US dredgers eye long-term opportunities for all, despite red tape Throughout the conference proceedings, there was muted criticism about the oft-remarked upon red tape in the shape of regulatory agencies...

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JUNE 10, 2019
US ag exporters call for more direct SE Asia services MPV/HL fleet wary of new fuel ahead of IMO 2020 US footwear importers tap Vietnam at China's expense Virginia terminal expansion to speed rail flow AI forecasts coming to Montreal port truckers Trans-Logistics Group expands, opens Chattanooga office Carriers pushed to report accurate emissions data Rising US apparel imports face unfashionable tariffs

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JUNE 10, 2019
Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo A laden LNG carrier has left Shell's Prelude FLNG floating liquefaction facility off northwest Australia. Shell 'trials' Prelude FLNG with ship as exports near Eikland Energy data service iGIS/LNG reports that the 173,400-cbm Valencia Knutsen (built 2010) dropped its mooring lines from the huge 600,000-tonne floater today and was guided away from the facility by two tugs. iGIS/LNG said the ship Navig8 Chemicals facing turmoil over coatings and investor concerns Oaktree Capital moves to install new CEO as Oslo OTC company struggles with finances and reported failure of coatings on some of its tankers. North P&I reshuffles senior staff The North P&I Club has promoted senior executives in underwriting and claims as chief executive Paul Jennings lays the ground for future growth. The two most senior promotions go to Savraj Mehta, who has been appointed chief commercial officer, and Thya Kathiravel, who steps up to the position of chief underwriting officer. American Club fights back after North raid on key staff The role of chi India moves to block seafarers from Gulf of Guinea India's government has moved to ban Indian seafarers from the Gulf of Guinea, citing concerns over piracy. A circular published by the country's Directorate General of Shipping says pirates have been targeting Indian crew and directs state-approved crewing companies not to hire Indians to work on ships trading solely in the Gulf of Guinea. Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable" Report: Diana Shipping fixes capes to Singapore Marine, Oldendorff Simeon Palios-led owner expects to make $17.9m total off the two charters. Stars come out for Fredriksen's 75th birthday party John Fredriksen's family joined a parade of Norway's business elite to celebrate the tanker king's 75th birthday. Fredriksen told TradeWinds' sister publication Dagens Naeringsliv he expected the party at luxury restaurant Ling Ling Oslo to be "quiet and calm as usual". It proved anything but: Swedish pop star Zara Larsson and British pop artist Stephen Ridley provided musical entertainment, and Stowaway held after setting fire to MSC ship Israeli troops have arrested a stowaway who tried to start a fire on board an MSC boxship off Haifa. Watch footage of the incident here The incident occurred on Saturday on the 2,480-teu MSC Canberra (built 1995), the Times of Israel reported. The ship was anchored off the port at the time after having arrived from Turkey. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that by early afternoon, troops had ta Piraeus Bank takes haircut on $605m shipping loan sale to Davidson Kempner Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has finalised a big sale of corporate non-performing exposure (NPE) to a US fund. The portfolio being sold to Davidson Kempner Capital Management had a gross book value of EUR 507m, or EUR 535m ($605m) as a total legal claim, as of 31 October last year. But the fund is paying EUR 240m. Piraeus Bank spins off $30bn 'bad bank' Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloa Reign of uncertainty now dominates global markets, says Pictet Stimulus in China and Europe offers some scope for optimism despite a loss of economic momentum Fresh contenders limber up as floating LNG comes of age Number of FLNG units exporting doubles in days as world's largest and smallest floaters fire up Maritime & Merchant Bank launches private placement Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&MB) has launched its mooted private placement of shares, in which it is targeting proceeds of up to NOK 38.5m ($4.4m). Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter The bank aims to raise its share capital by a minimum of NOK 6.25m and a maximum of NOK 38.5m in th No boost for tankers after US suspends Mexican tariffs Tension between the two countries could have lifted tonne-mile demand for VLCCs and other large-sized oil and gas carriers, according to analysts. Mission to Seafarers centres adapt to support crews in a rapidly evolving industry Vessel visits take priority as ships' faster turnarounds take their toll on centres, some of which have closed Maersk's Soren Skou secures Russian blockchain pilot AP Moller-Maersk has agreed a deal to run a blockchain pilot scheme in Russia. The cooperation with the Russian ministry of transport will see its boxship shipping data platform venture with IBM, TradeLens, launch in St Petersburg, the country's main container gateway. Coup for Maersk as MSC and CMA CGM join blockchain platform Group CEO Soren Skou signed the deal with Yuriy Tsvetkov, deputy tr Singapore vessel traffic unaffected by shipwreck Navigational safety in the Singapore Strait is not threatened by the wreck of the supply vessel that sank there in February, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said. Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision The Dominica-flagged, 49-gt Ocean Cooper 2 (built 2015) capsized in the westbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme around three nautical miles from the First Tango FLNG cargo sails from Argentina Argentina has exported its first cargo of LNG from its barge-based Tango FLNG unit in Bahia Blanca. Argentina prepares for debut export cargo this week The 147,895-cbm Fuji LNG (built 2004) sailed on 6 June with 25,000 cbm of LNG loaded into one of its tanks for buyer Cheniere Energy. The volumes were produced from Exmar's 0.5 million tonnes per annum Tango FLNG which is fixed on a 10-year toll Chevron to sell LSFO by end of third quarter Oil major Chevron will be ready to sell a new 0.50% sulphur fuel by the end of the third quarter. Chevron Fuels technologist Monique Vermeire told Reuters: "If the shipping company is willing to try it out now we can make it available, but not for continuous purchase. "I think it will be available (for the market) by the end of the third quarter." Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable" Shipping organisations have joined forces to urge action on the increasing threat of piracy off West Africa. Owners, flag states and agencies from the region met at the IMO in London for a symposium on maritime security. Grahaeme Henderson, chair of the UK Shipping Defence Advisory Committee and vice president of Shell Shipping & Maritime, told delegates: "Simply put, the high level of piracy an Smart Tankers picks up second VLCC Small Greek company Smart Tankers has made good on a promise to expand in the VLCC space, acquiring its second large tanker. The Piraeus-based outfit has emerged as buyer of Sinokor's 318,700-dwt S Glory (built 2007). According to Equasis, the ship passed under its management last month and has since been sailing under its new name, Ivonne. Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs Brokers fi Economou scoops up full Heidmar ownership DryShips buys out Morgan Stanley's half stake for $17m and installs Pankaj Khanna as replacement for CEO James Pippard. Ostensjo looks to the future with new cadets Cadet Natalie Knutsen views herself as a "lucky sailor" after landing training with Norwegian shipowner Ostensjo Rederi. But the 24-year-old also represents an important investment in the future for the company. There has been concern in the North Sea OSV sector that the crash of the last few years has led to many experienced staff leaving the profession. The shipowner has entered into a collab Cyprus aims to slash bureaucracy to lure owners Cyprus is stepping up efforts to lure shipping with a new plan on competitive taxation and minimal bureaucracy, according to a local lawyer. Vicky Petrides. a partner at domestic law firm Stelios A Stylianou & Co, said that one year after its institution, the department of merchant shipping has adopted its own road-map and is gradually executing various reforms. ECSA calls for end to Turkey's Cy K Line chairman and CEO face calls to be kicked-off board But shipowner defends Eizo Murakami and Yukikazu Myochin in face of investor pressure. Brightoil tanker trio finds no shortage of suitors Strong interest from Greek and Chinese buyers see two VLCCs and an aframax sold at auctions across Asia. Sovcomflot changes its mind on Polarcus charter Russian shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF) has performed a U-turn on a seismic survey vessel charter. In March, Oslo-listed owner Polarcus said Sovcomflot had exercised an option to redeliver the 2,250-dwt Vyacheslav Tikhonov (built 2011) from a bareboat charter at the end of April. Sovcomflot handing back Polarcus survey ship A Polarcus subsidiary has since chartered the ship with the intention Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision All 46 passengers taken to safety by safety vessels already attending another incident. Rana Maritime bulker seized in Singapore Chinese repair yard claims bills for repairs to a handymax bulker have not been paid. COSL upgraded at Morgan Stanley after sell-off Analyst says increase in CNOOC capital expenditure plans will boost workload for Chinese driller. Maritime women recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours list Services to the maritime sector and to maritime safety earn gongs for shipping executives.

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JUNE 10, 2019
Brokers relieved tariffs on Mexican goods suspended President Trump agreed to indefinitely suspend threatened tariffs against Mexico after the U.S. and that nation on Friday reached a deal aimed at stemming the flow of illegal migration to the United States. U.S. retailers expected to stock up inventories The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projections are lower than forecasts from last month. Drewry: Trade war reshaping supply chains Higher cost of Chinese goods could result in lower transpacific volumes and need for more direct calls at ports near new suppliers. CBP delays ACE consolidated express filings MSC adds surcharge for cargo bound for Venezuela Arson reported on MSC containership ONE APUS calls on Port of New York and New Jersey Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft sign LNG fuel bunkering pact FMCSA seeks comments on truck driver detention times K-Line to install automated kite system APL reports 47.4% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions

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JUNE 10, 2019
Gibraltar-Algeciras bunkers see limited supply amid tight HSFO cargoes The bunker fuel market at Algeciras, Spain, and Gibraltar is seeing pockets of curtailed availability, as tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in the region begins to bite. FUTURES: Crude settles lower as demand concerns linger Crude futures turned bearish Monday, turning lower on continued concerns that an economic slowdown would hamper oil demand. DUBAI FUTURES: Structure pulls back as traders mull sour crude supply options The drop in the front of the Dubai structure was largely responsible for pulling the cash Dubai M1/M3 spread down. FUTURES: Oil rises after US suspends Mexico tariff 'indefinitely' "Compared to the broader US-China trade conflict, the US-Mexico issue appears to be a lower hanging fruit for the Trump administration," IG's Pan 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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