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November 13, 2019

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US voices 'grave concern' over increasing violence in HK Maersk announces sudden departure of head of operations Soren Toft Evergreen's Q3 profit plunges nearly 90pc with revenue up 11pc World's largest box ship, 23,656 TEU MSC Isabella, calls at Singapore port HK's ninth Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference opens November 19 Asia-Europe air cargo rates pick up, indicating signs of a peak season dnata gains IATA's CEIV Pharma certification at Dubai World Central Global air cargo volume continues downwards slide as volumes fall 4.5pc in Sept Qatar Airways to link up with IndiGo to boost traffic from India IAG to acquire Air Europa to transform Madrid into a major European hub

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Atul Ubale appointed Director of SCI's Bulk Carriers & Tankers Division FIATA critical of detention & demurrage process IMO launches online tool to smoothen reporting formalities for vessels Shipping industry discusses key challenges at Tripartite Forum in Tokyo Vanguard Logistics commencing operations in Sri Lanka Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi as Regional Director DGTR recommends extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of clear float glass MMTC to import 1 lt of onions urgently Plastic exports fall 6 pc CNG terminal at Bhavnagar gets approval Port operations resume after Cyclone Bulbul PSA Chennai sets another productivity record Rotterdam port mulling container transport through electric trucks in port area Two majestic luxury cruise liners home ported together at Mumbai Harbour Umm Qasr port back to normal functioning

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Bundled into Dubai From Germany to Hungary in one round trip per day Third shunting track at the Schwedenkai Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi European funds for the port of Piraeus Heavy-duty transport in Portugal Etihad Cargo enhances control performance ESR establishes new logistics mandate in Australia GE picks Selam Amare as country leader for Ethiopia Testing "Dumbo" New player on the waters: E2F in France Intermodal business under new ownership "Curiosity of the Day" DHL and Hewlett Packard aim at improving invoice processes New country manager for Serbia UK carrier delivers cement to infrastructure projects Maersk vessel tests battery propulsion Scottish carrier starts fleet renewal with full freighters Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Profits on the up at Deutsche Post-DHL as third-quarter earnings soar Q3 results show a bullish DFDS defying the economic odds in Europe Australian shipper raps hiked port fees for containers and eyes bulk transport PayCargo instant payments system takes off in air cargo Want Americans to buy US products? Dump the Jones Act

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Torm to postpone some scrubber installations until 2020 In its latest quarterly report, Copenhagen-headquartered products tanker operator Torm says it has decided to postpone some scrubber installations to the first and the second quarter of 2020. Torm says it expects Another delay in delivery of Canada's first AOPS The Toronto Star reports that the delivery date of the Royal Canadian Navy's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship has again been pushed back. The original plan was to have Irving Shipbuilding Jon Holvik joins Thrustmaster as Executive VP Thrustmaster of Texas has named Jon Holvik as Executive Vice President for Business Development of Dynamic Positioning Systems. The appointment follows Thrustmaster's acquisition earlier this year of Rolls-Royce's ICON Dynamic Positioning business. Marine Log FERRIES 2019 broke new ground Marine Log's FERRIES 2020 event will need a larger space than this year's, which saw available exhibit space sell out and a packed conference room. Held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November Carnival beefs up internal ethics and compliance team Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has announced seven new hires and internal promotions as part of the development of its new companywide ethics and compliance function, first announced in ABS issues guidance on containership cargo fires The just-published ABS Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers is the first of its kind to address firefighting and safety systems of cargo holds of container vessels, the Crowley adds 300 more reefer containers Crowley Logistics has added 300 new refrigerated (reefer) cargo containers to its fleet just in time for the peak perishables shipping season. The additional units are all 40-foot-long high cubes and have

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Shipping edges towards mandatory R&D fund A proposal under consideration by five industry associations could force ships to pay $2 for each tonne of fuel they... Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports slump Rosneft's trading arm is vital to Venezuelan crude sales as Chinese refiners shun direct purchases since the US administration tightened... Freight forwarders criticise detention and demurrage process Freight forwarders call for more transparent and business-orientated process Klaveness scales down in the supramax segment Talks with potential pool partners should be concluded in the coming months, says Torvald Klaveness Container demand slowdown goes beyond trade war GDP multiplier goes into negative territory as September volumes contract, taking annual growth to just 1% Torm confident of sustained market strength Given recent market strength and yard capacity issues, the company is pushing back some scrubber retrofits into next year Ports detail the impact of climate change Significant and critical downtimes are leading to closures of up to three days and costs of up to $10m, a... MPC Capital buys stake in German broker MPC Capital claims the Albis deal will complement its technical management company, Ahrenkiel Tankers ICTSI gains from Papua New Guinea terminals and tariff adjustments Chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr says the company remains 'conscious of the current geopolitical trade tensions' Euronav secures LSFO deal in Malaysia Linggi port will provide low-sulphur marine fuels and other services for Euronav's vessels on east-of-Suez routes Singapore boosts IMO 2020 bunker buffer About 40% of the inventory of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gasoil in and around Singapore is stored in... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda \| Who pays for shipping's carbon tax? \|... RCL opens direct link between south China hub and Cambodia RCL says there has been demand from its Pearl River Delta customers to call directly at Guangdong for faster connectivity... California ports show hesitant growth trajectory despite tariffs Los Angeles had a bad October, but is having a good year. Long Beach is having a bad year, but...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker complaint seeks to overturn AB5 Boston wins $20 million DOT grant for terminal expansion MPV/HL charter rates stuck in sideways mode Port of LA warns of sharp Q4 volume drop on tariffs German companies link up to tackle Japan's offshore wind market Evergreen clings to profitability in third quarter JNPT aims to stem north India diversions with new rail offering Evergreen ties up with BlueX to provide online booking

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Thieves target product tanker in Singapore Strait Attempted boarding is fourth such incident in a month in Traffic Separation Scheme. Korea P&I calls for collaboration to stem losses and drive safety Chief operating officer says all insurers should put safety before competitive advantage and pool data, skills and resources Mats Berglund bucks trend in asset-light world of handies Head of the largest handysize owner says pure chartering strategy fails to deliver in charter intensive segment Sleeker Tidewater preparing for offshore sector takeovers The company is paring down its fleet and C-suite with an eye on pulling the sector out of its downturn BW Group buys up Flex LNG shares BW Group has taken a stake in John Fredriksen's Flex LNG. As of 31 October, the Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led outfit owns 560,000 shares in the New York- and Oslo-traded gas carrier owner, good for just about 1% of the company, Flex disclosed. BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen It is unclear when or why BW took the posi Diana Shipping offers to repurchase $10m in shares Diana Shipping is looking to take back as much as $10m worth of its own company. The New York-listed bulker owner has begun a tender offer to buy up to 2.74 million outstanding common units at $3.65 per share. The offer will expire 11 December, unless extended or withdrawn, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping said. Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets? "The board of directors Carnival quadruples the size of its environmental compliance team The company now has eight employees focused on following environmental regulations and its own ethical standards Dry bulk's summer of love may be over, but outlook is still bright Optimists abound despite the Baltic Dry Index having fallen back to earth in recent weeks Torm CEO: product tanker optimism is 'backed up by the numbers' Jacob Meldgaard, Torm's executive director, said product tanker rates are likely to stay 'stronger for longer' Nasdaq sells its freight derivatives business to EEX Consolidation in the cleared freight derivatives market leaves EEX and Singapore Exchange in "a two-horse race". Generational change at broker Frachtcontor as Moller retires Hamburg shop appoints Jacob Christian Pedersen as managing director to replace long-serving tanker boss Delta Tankers likely in the clear over oil spill, says image expert Satellite image analysis reveals no evidence against Greek tanker, but points to ship gone 'dark' as possible culprit Last Arc7 prepares to sail into Yamal LNG fleet A final Arc7 LNG carrier is readying to leave DSME shipyard in South Korea, marking the conclusion of the 15-ship newbuilding project for Russia's Yamal LNG. Data analyst iGIS/LNG said the 172,00-cbm newbuilding Yakov Gakkel has shifted to the Okpo yard's outer anchorage after paying a visit to Korea Gas' Tongyeong LNG terminal. Cosco rejigs shareholdings to free LNG carriers from sanctions Arc Pangaea Logistics Solutions nearing half-decade of profits in dry bulk trade Rhode Island operator uses cargo-first approach to be 'different', chief executive says, even as broadening shareholder appeal remains a challenge Crew shot and beaten as pirates raid PSV off Mexico Up to eight armed men boarded Micoperi's Remas on Monday Gard edges further ahead of rivals after profits boost Chief executive explains how the Norwegian insurer has made money in a difficult marine insurance market Alexander Panagopulos backs LNG pathway to sustainable shipping Forward Maritime Group founder pushes back over Clean Shipping Coalition's LNG claims Adapt or die? Shipmanagement faces a critical juncture TradeWinds' Business Focus on Shipmanagement has found that commoditisation, digital disruption and in-house offerings threaten to erode future earnings in the third-party management sector Wilmer Ruperti heading to trial in Novoship sex-tape row Venezuelan businessman fails to win summary judgment in dispute over alleged breach of 2016 settlement agreement Solstad Offshore anchor handler wins long-term work in Brazil The contract win follows a six-vessel deal awarded to Solstad last week. Shipmanagement at crossroads between quality and cost Increasing complexity of the business threatens to erode earnings but third-party managers are ready to make their case FA Vinnen and German partner set to hit secondhand market Boxship firm ready to grow after equity tie-up Michael Vinnen pins his family's fortunes on three-pillar growth strategy German company's bicentennial plans include expanding in managing crew Cosco Shipping International hurt by higher costs Singapore-listed bulker owner posts lower earnings in the third quarter Torm focused on bull market despite weak third-quarter results Softer freight rates affected the Danish product tanker specialist's bottom line in the third quarter, but things are looking up. Fire extinguished on Rieber research ship off Senegal No injuries reported after blaze breaks out in engine room of Polar Marquis Polembros offloads oldest tanker and sets sights on newbuildings Indian buyers take the 150,800-dwt Nautic (built 1998) as the Spiros Polemis-led outfit pushes ahead with renewal Norne Research starts Belships coverage with a buy Analyst says bulker company has a reliable owner and attractive spot exposure Mitsui E&S to slash production at Chiba shipyard Japanese engineering company forced into yard cut-backs after announcing massive losses Odfjell: IMO 2020 fuel spread may not be 'very scary' CEO Kristian Morch says company research suggests owners will not see "runaway prices" for compliant bunkers Klaveness aims to double number of pool ships but scale down supramax operations Norwegian owner says it is in talks with third parties as it focuses on panamaxes and post-panamaxes Euronav inks LSFO pact with Malaysia's Linggi Port Formal agreement follows arrival of ULCC Oceania (built 2003) in Southeast Asia last month Carl Schou says China is key to restore Wilhelmsen LNG book CEO is counting on Chinese appetite for growth strategy as he eyes nascent cruise sector China Merchants Energy buoyed by US sanctions on rival Cosco World's largest VLCC owner tipped to enjoy a profitable fourth quarter Cleaves sees value in LNG players after brutal sell-off Oslo-based brokerage forecasts cyclical peak in late 2020 with potential weaker earnings in 2021 to 2022 Shipbuilders showing 'strong interest' in Kiwi ferry order Barry Rogliano Salles leading search for yard to build replacement tonnage for New Zealand operator Maritime & Merchant Bank says markets continue to defy turmoil Despite tanker market rally Oslo-based bank says prospects for the sector remain promising

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker group files challenge to law restricting independent contractors As truckers wrestle with a new California law, AB5, that seeks to limit independent contractors, a trucking organization based in the state has filed a... ICTSI increases throughput and revenues but net income slips into the red It's a largely good set of third-quarter results for the Philippines-based but globally operating container terminal operator ICTSI. "Strong financial performance," says President and Chairman... Leveraging tech to move freight faster and safer - Demo Day 1 highlights Technology that helps you get the most from your drivers, trucks and trailers was in the spotlight at the Rapid-Fire Demonstrations on Tuesday at FreightWaves... FreightWaves LIVE: Demo Day 1 - Afternoon Highlights Technology to help with freight asset operations, sales and technology integration highlighted the third block of demonstrations at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago on Nov. 12.... Amazon effect pushes traditional freight transport outside comfort zone (with video) Ryan Rogers, chief transformation officer at Covenant Transportation Group, said the online retail giant has challenged the movers of goods as to what is possible. The Uberization of Freight? Uber Freight knows something about that (with video) The Uberization of Freight has come to mean many things, but to Uber Freight Senior Director Bill Driegert, it means relieving pain points for carriers... Radiant Logistics' report ahead of expectations, but peak season likely to disappoint Radiant Logistics posts a good quarter, but warns that peak shipping season isn't shaping up heading into the holidays. Hassett Express seeks to shed 'quiet company' image CEO Michelle Halkerston has initiated technology investments and initiatives that will raise the profile of her company's large domestic air freight forwarding operation. TrinityRail®: Hourglass^TM, TrinFlo^TM the New Shape of Railcars TrinityRail has two new railcars: the Hourglass^TM and the TrinFlo^TM. Technology is a powerful tool the industry isn't using enough, Trucking Alliance's Lane Kidd says The Trucking Alliance's managing director Lane Kidd told Craig Fuller on Fuller Speed Ahead that technology could be used more effectively by the industry to... DOT awards $900 million for multi-modal projects Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states Work ethic, synergy help Chicago stay on top of logistics industry At the end of the day, logistics is still simple: "Take care of the customer and the rest will take care of itself," Findley said. Fear not the robo-apocalpyse, analysis of autonomous trucking suggests A study released by autonomous truck startup Ike suggests that instead of eliminating jobs, some approaches to automation shift the task from long-haul to short-haul... Threat of another Lufthansa strike dropped - for now Airline and union reach truce Constant evolution vital for freight forwarders to stay relevant Third-party logistics providers must be ready to optimize data, streamline communications and never stop evolving to be successful in today's marketplace, said Mike Powell, chief... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/12 Trucking Freight Futures Markets were little changed with light holiday interest. Craig Fuller unveils SONAR 5.0: multimodal data and trucking rate forecasting (with video) SONAR 5.0 has new maps, alerts, rate predictions, and air and ocean data. Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco has the lowest breakeven costs in the world Aramco's breakeven cost is below $10 per barrel; Alibaba registers $1 billion in sales in 1:08 minutes on Singles Day; Chinese pork imports at an... Telling the stories of truck drivers (with video) Rachel Premack, a rising transportation reporter at Business Insider, has become a champion among truck drivers for covering the issues from their perspective. Tariffs endanger $186 billion in US economic activity, study finds Risks based on cargo moving through Los Angeles/Long Beach ports Schneider CEO: AB5, other regulatory changes could spark "re-regulation" of industry (with video) Mark Rourke, CEO of Schneider National, right, told George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves, that a series of regulations hitting the industry will affect expenses or... Canadian Pacific reaches all-time monthly record for grain volumes The railway hauled record grain and grain products volumes in October. Brokerage rivals Pyatt, Silver talk about the culture of competition (with video) The future of freight brokerage is a renewed focus on people. Lake-effect snow machine keeps cranking in Midwest, Northeast Up to a foot of lake-effect snow possible from Midwest to interior New England. A lot of messy roads, runways. Percentage of compliant carriers stagnates ahead of December ELD deadline The stagnation suggests that only the most die-hard ELD holdouts are still clinging to their old devices. Giving truck drivers' jobs a FreightTech makeover (with video) NEXT Trucking is following a path that many FreightTech companies are also navigating, and it believes that its drayage solution will ultimately help truck drivers... Commentary: Spring floods have lasting impact on Midwestern transportation market For anyone in and around the Corn Belt in 2019, the lasting effects of this spring's flooding are still front and center in everyone's mind.... Daseke sees large loss as it "rightsizes" operations Daseke, Inc. reports a large loss amid operational restructuring and weaker flatbed demand. The company announces new initiatives as its reorganization continues. Riga airport expands to keep up with surge in cargo volume Latvian airport to double cargo handling capacity FreightWaves leaders discuss evolution from blog to media powerhouse FreightWaves employs about 40 reporters across the globe, produces 10 podcasts and has launched the first streaming TV network dedicated to freight. Fracking sand company sees its stock almost halve on big customer loss The broader issue for Carbo is the weak oil and gas market that has impacted the oil patch. Commentary: The dark zone in for-hire trucking changes Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient. Deutsche Post posts mid single-digit revenue gains in quarter, with Express division leading way Deutsche Post posts decent third-quarter results despite weak global macro environment Firm that backed Lyft, Facebook bets on autonomous trucks MIT-incubated start-up looks for learning models; just what food truck do you like? Transporting oil and gas drilling rigs is a tough business in an unpredictable market Moving oil rigs and oil-drilling equipment is not for the faint of heart. Every niche industry presents unique supply chain challenges, but oil rig transporters... U.K. retailer John Lewis to use cow manure to power its delivery fleets John Lewis will now use carbon-neutral renewable biomethane to power hundreds of its delivery trucks by 2021.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Residual fuel oil Handysize freight rates at 10-month high for Black Sea, Med An influx of cargoes of residual fuel oil in the Black Sea and Mediterranean markets coupled with a tight tonnage list have led freight rates for Handysize tankers to a 10-month high, according to S&P Global Platts data. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Bunker Partner supplies 0.5% S FO in Russian Far East Bunker supplier Bunker Partner has started supplying 0.5% sulfur fuel oil for bunkers at a clutch of Russian Far Eastern locations, the company said on its website. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Galp to supply 0.5% fuel at Portuguese ports from Nov 15 Portugal's Galp will start supplying its own blend of 0.5% marine fuel from November 15 at all mainland Portuguese ports, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Supply of 0.5% bunker fu FUTURES 4: Crude settles slightly lower as market awaits fresh indicators Crude futures settled slightly lower Tuesday following a largely rangebound session, as market participants awaited developments from the US-China trade negotiations. T.A.G. Marine, Euronav sign low sulfur bunkering agreement ahead of IMO 2020 The deal positions KLIP as a bunkering hub for ships transiting the Straits of Malacca. European light, sweet crude grades find support from IMO 2020 demand: sources "IMO [demand] is here," one trader said. Singapore Marine Fuel/380 CST HSFO cargo spread widens 6% to year-to-date high on IMO 2020 The spread first breached the $100/mt mark on Sept 24, from which it rose to $115.27/mt on Sept 30, Platts data showed. Platts will discontinue 90 kt, 150 kt Americas freight assessments Platts understands that fixtures on these routes typically reflect vessels of a smaller size. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: CYE Petrol to supply VLSFO from Istanbul in Dec CYE to supply 0.5%-S bunker fuel from December. Platts to amend cargo sizes for Caribbean Suezmax assessments There has been a shift to fixing on a larger cargo basis for Suezmax voyages loading in the Caribbean in recent years.

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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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