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BRIEFS

December 13, 2019

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Airport authority in HK offers concession to help boosts hub's competitiveness EU-Singapore accord to benefit port of Hamburg with greater trade Shenzhen DaChan Bay Terminals equips all box ship berths with shoreside power US east coast ports continue to win container market share away from west Georgia ports to lift record 4.6m TEU in 2019; rail cargo surges 30pc in 3 years Total and MOL sign charter contract for second LNG bunker vessel Vietnam's shipping industry can meet rising demand: Vinalines China's air cargo sector is hit by slow volume growth, overcapacity DHL study says globalisation evolving, not declining Scottish air cargo airport goes under the hammer but sales talks stall

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
Colombo Ennore Express (CEX) service: Instructions for bookings to/from Ennore Port Hapag-Lloyd Navigator dashboard launched for customers MOL orders next-generation coal carriers for energy-efficient transport services ONE joins New York Shipping Exchange platform Govt promoting export of organic products APM Terminals Pipavav hosts CSR conclave in Ahmedabad India's cold storage capacity lower than required National Logistics Policy has a wide-ranging vision Benefit of FTAs to small exporters Cabinet approves additional equity support to IIFCL India set for modest recovery but further reforms needed, says survey Parliamentary panel on finance asks govt to stop misuse of input tax credit under GST to raise collection ADB lowers its growth forecasts for India, China Customs successfully target environmentally sensitive goods during Operation DEMETER V Sushil Modi is the new head of GoM on IGST settlement

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Iata expects slight improvements for 2020 New rules for road haulage traffic in the EU "Hot" air cargo in Alaska and Australia Transfera thrives in Serbia Combining road haulage and air freight New feeders to be built on dual-fuel LNG-basis United Cargo makes Cape Town debut with WFS ONE takes another step towards digitalisation Project forwarding award for Deugro Pall-Ex delivers 180,000 Christmas trees Planning next steps after latest intermodal launch Iberia to be back in Guayaquil Another generation of MOL-vessels Switzerland: efficient railfreight even on the last mile "Curiosity of the Day" DHL tests cargo bikes in New York New head for Britannia's Greek Office Ethiopian Airlines next week, next year

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
Scrubber pioneer MSC the worst-hit by delay as ships queue at yards for retrofitting Time to crack down on hidden lithium ion battery shipments, says air cargo Competition in the Gulf heats up as Abu Dhabi unveils plan to boost port capacity Vancouver Airport is building, but slowly and may miss out on a 'golden opportunity' Qwyk's sailing scheduling links with DB Schenker's online despatch system Market Insight: Toll Group - the bell is tolling for Mr Mullen

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
Canadian Coast Guard takes delivery of second OFSV Seaspan Shipyards' Vancouver, B.C., shipyard has completed delivery of CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier, the Canadian Coast Guard's second Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV). The delivery took place exactly five months and two Golding Barge Line expanding Vicksburg operations The Mississippi Development Authority reports that inland water transportation company Golding Barge Line is expanding operations in Vicksburg. The project is a $20-million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. "Mississippi's transportation USCG returns most New York Waterway ferries to service, but ups inspections Coast Guard Sector New York has returned to service 18 of the 23 New York Waterway ferries that had been initially suspended for a series of safety concerns in the week leading Austal USA delivers EPF 11 The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of its eleventh Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, the future USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF 11), from shipbuilder Austal USA in a Dec. 10 ceremony held aboard the SEA\LNG study makes strong case for LNG as a VLCC fuel The SEA\LNG coalition has released the results of an investment study that, it says, shows that LNG is "a compelling investment solution" for VLCCs operating onthe Arabian Gulf to China trade route. Seamen's Church Institute hosts River Bell Awards Luncheon The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has presented its prestigious River Bell Award to Delbert R. Wilkins of Illinois Marine Towing. The award was presented December 5, 2019 at SCI's 20th Annual River Damen supports Colombian research vessel project Damen Shipyards Group is to provide Colombian shipbuilder Cotecmar with design, engineering and technical assistance for the construction of an 83 m x 16 m Scientific Marine Research Vessel (Buque de Investigación Schottel to propel hydrogen-fueled ferry Two new environmentally friendly vessels for Norwegian ferry operator Norled will be propelled by high efficiency azimuth thrusters from Schottel. One of the two LMG Marin designed vessels - currently under construction

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
Ventspils port calls risk breaching US sanctions The Latvian port is a key Baltic distribution point for middle distillates such as diesel and gasoil as well as... IMO 2020 will benefit US oil producers and refiners, White House official forecasts US refineries which have downstream units that upgrade residual oils into more valuable and lower-sulphur products are well positioned to... IMO warns against 'trouble' and 'confusion' for global decarbonisation efforts amid EU emissions push The IMO secretary general says he intends to travel to Brussels, while industry lobbies express concerns over Commission and Parliament... National Bank of Greece set to complete sale of bad ship loans US private equity firm Cross Ocean Partners is acquiring ship loans that are in default for about half their original... Byzantine Maritime group orders two LPG carriers with dual-fuel option Hyundai Mipo-built vessels may be among the first with dual-fuel LPG-burning engines Collaboration the key to stopping misdeclared cargo Regulations designed to promote competition and transparency may, unintentionally, be an impediment to shipping's efforts to clamp down on misdeclarations... Viewpoint: The salvors' lifeblood The International Salvage Union is reshaping itself to offer up risk foresight for those in the shipping industry as well... Daily Briefing Free to read: European Commission unveils plan to regulate shipping emissions \| Saudis in tender for first ships to feed... US sanctions Iranian shipping firms for smuggling weapons to Yemen 'Today's designations put the world on notice that those who engage in illicit transactions with these companies will risk exposure... MOL orders next-generation coal carriers The group anticipates ongoing orders for EeneX vessels and expects them to play a leading role in its coal carrier... Elba LNG readies first shipment and lends shine to US exports LNG tanker Maran Gas Lindos is loading the first shipment at Elba Island Epic Crude Holdings begins oil exports from Texas terminal Epic repurposed the former International Grain Port Terminal to begin exporting crude while it has a larger export facility under... POSH set for delisting in January The Singapore Exchange is set to lose yet another offshore listing following the delistings of Vard and Otto Marine ONE to offer slots on Nyshex ONE will start posting offers on the exchange this month for transpacific eastbound trade The 5 lifetime achievers 2019 As part of our annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we recognise individuals for their...

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
US to cancel, reduce tariffs under partial trade deal with China Holiday shopping spurs truckload spot rates Hapag-Lloyd tabs Blume for digital drayage help YRC reports double-digit drop in LTL tonnage ONE bolsters NYSHEX trans-Pacific presence Montreal truckers tap AI for smarter port drays Box rules hold back interoperable chassis pools: truckers APMT joint venture widens Cosco's Med footprint

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
Concord Maritime buys first vessel in Arcadia deal Ben Ognibene-led commercial management and pooling outfit will employ Samsung-built aframax in Dakota Tankers pool. Christen Sveaas converting $13m of debt into Western Bulk equity Move is part of attempt to strengthen company's finances and could also involve two other share issues Diana Shipping share buyback oversubscribed, but it won't take them all Diana Shipping shareholders may not get exactly what they planned in a buyback that has been oversubscribed nearly fivefold, but they will at least get something. The New York-listed owner plans to repurchase only some of the 12.2m shares that investors tendered in a programme offering to buy only 2.74m units at $3.65 each. The so-called prorated offer, which expired Wednesday, will provide Sime Malaysia seizes drifting tanker with lone engineer aboard 61-year-old Vietnamese man detained for further questioning Scrubbers may not last - but they will make fast cash Critics claim gas exhaust systems will damage the environment, but for adopters it is all about the money P&I clubs urge caution after US sanctions Latvian port Government to take over Ventspils after measures against board member Aivars Lembergs IMO 2020 will not boost refining runs - IEA Net refining runs will not increase next year because labour strike-related outages will offset the expected boost in low-sulphur fuel production, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tanker players fear soft oil demand more than deeper cuts by Opec+ In a new report, the agency said global refining throughput is set to see a quarter-on-quarter fall in the final three months of 20 Wellard sells world's biggest livestock carrier for $53m Australian owner offloads Ocean Shearer to boost its finances SEA/LNG makes the investment case for LNG-fuelled VLCCs Study claims payback period on a dual-fuel large tanker operating between Middle East and China is three to five years Massive variation found in lines' LSFO surcharges Alphaliner says it can see no correlation between size of extra fees and operators' efficiency NRP snares Genco Raptor with Greek partner Norwegian owner snaps up another bulker with W Marine New York case reveals fresh details behind fraud allegations against NewLead Holdings Amid pursuit of Michael Zolotas' assets, several people well known in ship finance have been named in connection with the former shipowner's activities Sanctions and green shaming reveal tattered corporate veil New digital world is creating a huge change in the transparency of shipping, with uncomfortable consequences Petronas open to ordering third FLNG newbuilding Malaysian energy major weighing up market case for another gas unit Cargoship grounds in Tunisia after dragging anchor Veteran Hamada S stuck on beach in Bizerte after storm Signature Living backs out of cruise plan for floating beach club British hotel group puts veteran Funchal back on the sales market Byzantine Maritime orders LPG newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Greek shipowner emerges behind order announced by South Korean firm Saga LNG Shipping prototype goes into spot market business Shipowner and investor David Wu says his new midsize LNG carrier design is proving itself for possible long-term charterers Pavilion Energy poised to make call on LNG newbuild duo in 2020 Singapore gas company plans to target breakbulk activities and LNG bunkering as it expands its business in South East Asia and Europe MOL contracts pair of 'next generation' coal carriers Japanese shipowning giant said it anticipates ongoing orders for "optimal coal carrier" design Pavilion Energy to open doors in Europe with Madrid office Pavilion Energy group chief executive Frederic Barnaud has said his company's efforts are focused on bringing Iberdrola's portfolio into its operation, as it eyes making inroads in Europe. Pavilion paid €115m ($127.4m) for the LNG assets of Spanish energy company Iberdrola in June as a step towards becoming a global player. The company officially opened its new European headquarters in Madrid in Clarksons says newbuilding orderbook at 15-year low Significant decline in contracting has also seen forward cover at big three Asian nations shrink Kwok bid to take POSH private goes unconditional Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator has also extended closing date of the offer by one week

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
Feds advance plan to limit transportation WiFi capacity Mobility group slams spectrum cut as "reckless decision." Forward Air to buy most of Linn Star to expand last-mile network Forward Air to become top 5 final-mile provider with acquisition of most of Linn Star Bennett International Group expects growth in diversified services David Carpenter and Praveen Boppana discuss the Georgia-based logistics company's expanding ventures. APM Terminals opens container terminal on Italian Riviera A new APM Terminals container terminal in Italy also expects to capture cargo moving to and from Switzerland, Germany and France. Hapag-Lloyd taps Blume Global for managing global drayage Fifth largest global carrier is responding to customer interest in greater container visibility. Canadian National grain shipments return to pre-strike levels Canadian National's grain shipments gain momentum with eight-day strike in the rearview. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/12 Trucking Freight Futures notch fourth consecutive session of gains on Wednesday. Hong Kong discounts airport fees for cargo shipments Cathay Pacific didn't waste anytime jumping on the Hong Kong airport's offer to subsidize rebates of terminal handling charges as both organizations look to attract... ONE making ocean freight slots visible on digital exchange Japan's leading boxship carrier becomes seventh to join NYSHEX's platform for guaranteed slots. There will be diesel reaction to IMO 2020, but it's mostly muted: JP Morgan A recent report by JPMorgan Chase sees a diesel market reaction coming as a result of IMO 2020, but its tone and forecast are restrained... Major snowstorm continues to slam western US (with forecast video) Snow, blizzard conditions not letting up across mountains of western U.S. Icy weather possible in the South. California's AB 5 will impact trucking companies and shippers Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses. FMCSA extends drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform. Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's Aramco becomes world's most valuable publicly-traded company Aramco crosses $2 trillion valuation; German economy looks vulnerable than ever; Autoworkers vote for a new contract at Fiat Chrysler. US sanctions snare more air, ocean transport operators linked to Iran The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control warns U.S. companies to exercise due diligence against entanglements with sanctioned transportation services providers. Refraction launches robotic lunch delivery in Ann Arbor Less than six months after Refraction came out of stealth mode, the robotics startup is launching its first food delivery service, for residents of Ann... Celadon's closure an opportunity for other companies in turbulent times Celadon Group's (OTC: CGIP) shutdown comes after cross-border shipping had already lost several other full truckload (TL) carriers this year that provided Mexico service. Matt... SUKU, DreamView Studios partnership brings transparency to virtual world across industries On Dec 10, industry agnostic supply chain ecosystem SUKU announced a partnership with DreamView Studios. The platform, enabled by blockchain, and media ecosystem produces photo-real... Carriers regaining the mojo: Power shifts toward carriers a third consecutive week (with video) Momentum for carriers holding as volumes, rejections and rates are moving in their favor. Freight-tracking startup FourKites focuses on innovation, global expansion FourKites ranked No. 8 on the FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive companies. Chinese export contraction continues as US tariffs bite After adjusting for Lunar New Year distortions, the growth rate for Chinese exports to the U.S. in November was the lowest since January 1996. Making the Steel City a hub for freight - FreightWaves Insiders [podcast] Michael Ceravolo of Beemac Logistics and Jordan Reber of ARL Logistics are making Pittsburgh a hub for supply chains. Analyst: Fuel costs set to double, box lines rush for scrubbers Shipyards are facing a scrubber stampede as container lines seek to sidestep paying for low-sulfur IMO 2020 bunkers beginning on Jan. 1. Air cargo may be poised for a 2020 upturn IATA is optimistic that the trade wars, geopolitical tensions, Brexit and social unrest of 2019 will be less damaging in 2020, offering air cargo stakeholders...

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DECEMBER 12, 2019
IEA lowers estimates of refinery throughput growth The International Energy Agency on Thursday lowered its Q4 2019 and Q1 2020 refinery throughput forecasts, bucking previous expectations that the IMO low sulfur cap on marine fuel would boost runs. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa opens first supply area in Houston Bunker fuel supplier Monjasa has announced an expansion of its Americas operations, with the opening of its first physical supply area for all grades of marine fuel in Houston. HSFO cracks strengthen as IMO deadline approaches European high sulfur fuel oil barge cracks have seen unexpected strength this week as the IMO 2020 sulfur deadline is only 20 days away. US sanctions on Iranian oil impeding foreign investment, slowing exports: official US sanctions on Iran's oil exports have caused revenue losses for Iran exceeding $50 billion, severely hindered the country's push to expand refined-product exports, and ended foreign investment in its energy sector, Brian Hook, the US State Department's special representative for Iran, said Thursday. Global fuel oil demand in 2020 to fall 4.6%: IEA Global fuel oil demand will average 6.148 million b/d in 2020, a 4.6% drop from 6.440 million b/d in 2019, the International Energy Agency said in its December report published Thursday. FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher on US-China trade deal hopes Crude futures settled higher Thursday, rising along with equities on optimism that the US and China would come to a trade agreement soon. Russian 2019 river navigation closes, last activity in southern Russia Navigation was completed in late November on the river Neva, which is the main part along the Volga-Baltic route. FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined product stocks rise 2.5% on light distillates gain Stocks of light distillates rose 15% to a three-week high of 5.377 million barrels. Platts Analytics raises global oil demand growth as IMO 2020 kicks in "Diesel demand growth will be extraordinary in 2020, due to IMO specification change," said Claudio Galimberti, Platts Analytics head of demand. Denmark's Monjasa expands physical supply operations to Houston "The large distances leave room for several suppliers in niche markets within this massive port area," it added. Russia's Gazpromneft Marine Lubricants starts production in Singapore Localizing lubricant production at the AP Oil partner facility will cut delivery times, the company said. Shell sees LNG as starting block for shipping's energy transition "There's an urgency to reduce carbon emissions now; we can't sit back and wait for all the research on these new fuels," Henderson said. Tight fuel supply, busy barge schedule put strain on Med bunkering activity "The whole of the Med is tight on HSFO and VLSFO," one bunker buyer said, adding that quoted bunker prices were higher as a result.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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