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February 14, 2019

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FEBRUARY 14 2019
HPH Trust posts loss of US$1.3m in 2018 with box volumes down 1pc HMM still in the red but cuts loss to US$719m in 2018 with revenue growth Yilport Holding sees container volumes rise 5pc to 6.41m TEU in 2018 CMA CGM gets go ahead to acquire major share in CEVA US retail ports set new throughput record in 2018 of 21.8m TEU Port of Melbourne crosses the 3-million-TEU mark for first time Port of Mombasa aims to handle 1.6m TEU by 2022 by cutting turnaround time Swissport acquires control of Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd Boeing 747: The Phoenix still rises with e-commerce swelling demand Air cargo volumes in Europe grow by 1.8pc in 2018, after 2.2pc fall in Dec

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
BDO/Moore Stephens merger strengthens shipping presence Maersk targets logistics & services for 2019 growth GMB ports show increased cargo volume in April-Jan. Major Ports register over 3 pc growth in volume during 10 months of fiscal V. O. Chidambaranar Port attains a new high by handling vessel with 14.20-m draught & 84,502-t parcel size Draft National Logistics Policy - IV TCIEXPRESS sustains robust growth figures in Q3 Govt not contemplating banning steel exports: Minister Examination under Regulation 6 of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 to be conducted on March 15

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Traxx DC3 locomotive authorised in Italy Continental recruits new leader for CVAM division Amber railfreight corridor now in operation Ensuring cool chain integrity with new conveyor system Airlines fly to the aid of lovers Port of Rotterdam puts IoT platform into operation UK haulier expands within port of Liverpool Jet Aviation picks flight services head for Emea and Asia Ryder launches trailblazing e-commerce solution Islaship working for Dship in Italy Iata grows presence in Southeast Asia TT Club appoints new Senior Underwriter "Curiosity of the Day" Kerry sets up Meat Lab in Hong Kong Moderate surge for DP World in 2018 Koper integrated into Albatros Express network Thai LCC continues to expand cargo business

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Panalpina shareholder hits out over decision to reject DSV takeover bid Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina a no deal? 'The E.G. foundation doesn't want to sell out under any circumstances' TNT air operator ASL Aviation bought by European private equity firm US developer's latest bid to buy Manston Airport just a 'sponsored land grab' Maersk pushes logistics ambition, buying US customs house brokerage specialist Fire-stricken APL Vancouver Singapore-bound after general average is declared Globalisation 'too big to fail', and Brexit and Trump haven't dented trade either Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - stick or twist?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Swedish Club guide cuts through the IMO 2020 chatter Time is running out for shipowners who have yet to decide on how to meet the January 1, 2020 IMO sulfur cap. Whether the decision is to install exhaust gas scrubbers or Farsounder FLS selected for new OceanX research yacht Warwick, RI, headquartered Farsounder, Inc. reports that non-profit ocean exploration and media production company OceanX has selected flagship navigation product, the FarSounder-1000 Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) for its new 85.3 m research DNV GL to class passenger sailing ship Spanish shipbuilder Metalships & Docks has awarded DNV GL a contract for the classification of a 138 m passenger sailing ship, Sea Cloud Spirit, ordered by Hamburg-based operator Sea Cloud Cruises. The ABB solutions chosen for Iceland's first electric ferry A 70 m long hybrid electric ferry under construction for the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration at Poland's Crist shipyard will feature a range of ABB integrated power and electric storage solutions. Gulf Marine Repair to have new President The Board of Directors of Hendry Marine Industries, Inc, Tampa, FL, reports that John P. Gallagher has been appointed as President of Gulf Marine Repair, effective January 29, 2019. Mr. Gallagher, a

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Low-sulphur fuel volume transparency is not possible, says ExxonMobil Bunker fuels and scrubber demand dominate conference discussions as scrubber lobby group Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 hits back over open-loop... Greek shipowner rejects union's 'starving crew' claim The Greek owner of the vessel vehemently denies allegations and plans to take legal action against the ITF Bremen shipyard fire could be largest hull loss ever, according to Gallagher Claims arising from contaminated fuel continue to raise questions of causation and liability, with the problem set to grow as... Scrubbers will save Scorpio up to $125m annually At an assumed $200 to $250 fuel oil price spread, the company should be able to quickly recover the $1.5m... Star Bulk says port scrubber bans have 'no impact' on its calculations Bulker owner says plans to fit scrubbers on about 110 vessels are primarily a 'hedging' move but admits concerns if... Port of Antwerp hit by industrial action The port says 33 vessels are waiting to enter and leave the port as strike is expected to cost millions... Lloyds list Container Sector Outlook 2019 webinar UK's May defends Seaborne contract checks Theresa May tells MPs it was 'entirely right' the majority of contracts went to 'established' companies, but defends trying to... The strange death of shipping England National resilience is not just military but civil, and Britain's inability to guarantee sufficient ro-ro capacity following departure from the... Uncertainty grips charter market A slowdown in scrapping and an increase in newbuildings has reversed fortunes for shipowners Intra-Asia trade slows as carriers vie for further growth Can demand in intra-Asia container trade support carriers' ambitious expansion plans in the market? HMM outside 2M could destabilise container market HMM's strategic cooperation agreement with the 2M will end in April 2020, raising questions of how the carrier will fill... Container shipping's cautious outlook Regulation, geopolitics and the ongoing issue of supply and demand will continue to dog container lines in the year ahead Box ports braced for challenging 2019 Uncertainty clouds the outlook for container port throughput in the year ahead London Gateway looks to exploit Brexit ferry fiasco With DP World London Gateway a relative fledgling UK port it is heavily underused, with scope to handle more than... Shortsea operators lose share on intra-Asia trade Carrier consolidation and a reduced number of operators push balance in favour of larger lines North European container ports face recession threat Seasonal fall in imports dents full-year figures at Europe's main box ports Hanjin Heavy's shares suspended over Philippines unit costs The shipyard said its losses have increased due to the impact of its Philippines unit, which received approval for a... Hutchison Port Holdings hurt by impairment losses Slower international trade and further structural changes to container shipping lines is making forecasting cargo volumes 'challenging', says Hutchison Port... Daily Briefing NAO: UK's post-Brexit ferry provision lacks adequate capacity \| Grayling contradicted on use of public funds for Ramsgate contract \|... Baltic Exchange rejigs Asia personnel New head of Asia named to replace veteran Chris Jones, who stands down this Friday Port of Tanjung Pelepas upgrades administrative systems "Given the pace at which technological advancements are changing the world, it is imperative for PTP to remain competitive and... Velesto Energy wins $38m contract extension from Hess Malaysia The latest extension, which has options for further extensions, is expected to help boost Velesto's fleet utilisation

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Large US truckload carriers 'rebalance' their business 13 Feb 2019 Montreal port restoring rail fluidity as volume surges Flower shipments bloom for Miami port CMA CGM: No special forwarding favors for CEVA Slim MPV/HL orderbook reveals suffering industry Ukraine ports eye larger share of Asia cargo

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
US sanctions slash product tanker flows to Venezuela Suppliers hesitant to continue sales of petroleum products after 'action against 'country's oil sector Major CSC Phoenix investor files for liquidation Chinese entrepreneur Chen Deshun's high-profile takeover of CSC Phoenix appears to be ending on a sour note. Chen's Tianjin Shunhang Shipping - which is CSC Phoenix's controlling shareholder - has applied for liquidation under a bankruptcy procedure, according to an exchange filing from Shenzhen-listed CSC Phoenix. It says Tianjin Shunhang is insolvent and could not repay its debts in full, with Noble is selling a capesize amid a graveyard-like market Sellers still want yesterday's prices, but buyers are steering clear, brokers say. Vanguard goes for more Seacor US-based investment advisor approaches 10% stake in New York-listed Seacor Holdings. Cargo claim lands Schulte-controlled supramax under arrest in Singapore A cargo dispute has led to the seizure of a supramax bulker that trades in the fleet of the Schulte Group's Hanseatic Chartering. The 56,800-dwt Universal Bremen (built 2010) was arrested by officials of the Sheriff of Singapore's office late last Friday at the request of the Dubai branch of the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF). The vessel had just arrived in the South East Asian port from Mina S Cambiaso Risso sold to Siaci Saint Honore in marine broking tie-up Consolidation drive moves forward with Italian and French marine insurance brokers entering 'a strategic partnership' V.Group and Inchcape trade agency businesses The marine services giant has swapped its ship agency business for Inchcape's corporate travel agency. Mercator selling last VLCC for $34m to clear debt Indian owner Mercator has confirmed it is selling its last VLCC to pay down debt. The company said it expects to repay INR 2.42bn ($34.16m) after disposing of the 299,000-dwt Nerissa (built 2006). It has already cut borrowings by INR 1.26bn in its third quarter to 31 December. It said the sale of the "high-value" tanker is expected this quarter, with all proceeds to be used for de-leveraging. Korean shipyard mega-merger "unrealistic" The mega-merger between Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and DSME is "unrealistic" due to competition concerns, according to a Korean analyst. Mega-merger of HHI and DSME confirmed as Samsung passes Moo-hyun Park of Hana Financial Group believes the $1.8bn deal is already "on the skids", despite it being confirmed this week after rival Samsung declined to bid for Korea Development Bank's holding i Silversea founder Lefebvre takes over Abercrombie & Kent Silversea Cruises founder Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has agreed a takeover deal for cruise operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K). The shipowner's private investment company Heritage Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Geoffrey Kent, A&K founder and chief executive, to buy 100% of the company. Heritage will own 85% and Kent 15%. Silversea teams with Royal Caribbean for new orders Ke ABB wins deal for Iceland's first electric ferry Swiss technology company ABB is to supply power and storage solutions for Iceland's first all-electric ferry. The 550-passenger Herjolfur II was ordered in 2017 by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (ICRA) at Crist in Poland and is due this year. The ship will make 3,600 annual trips in the rough waters between Landeyjahofn on the mainland and Westman Island, covering 13km in about 45 OSVs drive impairment charges to $741m at ABN Amro Dutch lender ABN Amro has partly blamed the offshore shipping sector for higher impairment charges in 2018. The bank said provisions totalled €655m ($741m) last year, against a reversal of €63m in 2017. Eagle Bulk eyes scrubber bill with $208m loan Gunvor closes second $1bn loan facility this month "Despite the continued favourable overall credit quality trend and the positive macro-economic e Niriis disposes of last big ships as former Restis panamax sold Greece's Niriis Shipping has sold the last two large ships that have been part of its fleet since the company was founded about five years ago. The Athens-based outfit has secured a Chinese buyer for the 73,100-dwt bulker Navalis (built 1998) at a price of between $6.1m and $6.5m, according to reports by several brokers based in Greece and the US. This is one of two panamax sisterships that Niri Solbakken sights investments following FPSO contract progress at Ocean Yield Ocean Yield has turned an eye back to growth after securing a potential charter for a previously troublesome FPSO. Oslo-listed Ocean Yield splashed over $600m to grow its portfolio last year and last night announced Aker Energy had signed an optional bareboat deal for the Dhirubhai-1. Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases Ocean Yield finds work for unemployed FPSO Lars Solbakken Scenic cruiseship delayed again at Uljanik Australia's Scenic Cruises has announced another delay in the delivery of its first cruiseship being built at the troubled Uljanik yard in Croatia. The company said the 17,100-gt Scenic Eclipse has been pushed back from April to 15 August, according to Luxury Travel Advisor. It had previously revealed a delay from a scheduled handover last month, while its original delivery date was 2018 after b Vitol and Scorpio forge period charters in LR2 segment Scorpio Tankers, the world's largest owner of product tankers, is expanding its links with Vitol, reportedly providing two LR2s on period charters. The Geneva-headquartered trader has reached an agreement to take on the LR2s on six-month charters in an effort to take a longer position in the segment, a source with knowledge of the situation said. The arrangement builds on a 15-year relationship Parent Advent supports V.Ships strategy because size matters Although new V.Ships Germany chief executive Nils Aden does not subscribe to the view that the shipping industry has an excessive amount of third-party managers, he sees "room for consolidation". "I firmly believe size is a strong argument going forward," he says. One reason is that investing in digital tools is beyond the financial scope of many companies. "Size is a big advantage in keeping Shandong working on four-ship project for Bunge Shandong Shipping and Bunge are working on a newbuilding project for kamsarmaxes to be financed by ICBC Leasing Elderly tanker pulled off Cypriot beach A 1952-built tanker has been refloated after being forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus last week. The 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December. The vessel was pulled free and taken to anchorage after four days aground, Deniz Haber reported. The operation by the TRNC ports department lasted 45 minutes. The tanker is listed as contro Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases Promise of Aker Energy contract for offshore unit trumps concerns around weak fourth quarter. Schulte Group buys TecHullClean in Singapore Hamburg's Schulte Group has acquired a majority stake in TecHullClean (THC) of Singapore. THC is an underwater inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) technology company. It also has offices in Spain, Gibraltar and Ghana. THC founder Paw Rene Jakobsen will be CEO following the transaction. Jakobsen said: "The team at THC is proud that the Schulte Group has become our partner and we look forwa Dennis Uy pulls out of EMAS Offshore rescue It's the second time in 12 months that EMAS has seen an investor terminate a potential restructuring deal Evalend: bulker crew were never starving in Australia Greek owner Evalend Shipping has denied there is any problem on one of its bulkers in Australia following ITF claims that its crew was starving. A seafarer on the 82,000-dwt Villa Deste (built 2018) allegedly contacted the union from BHP's Hay Point terminal in Mackay claiming they were being underpaid. BHP defends its decision to axe Aussie crew on cabotage trade BHP ends Australian iron-ore b Robbers use hose to siphon fuel from bulker Robbers have used a hose to steal bunkers from a bulker in China. The IMB said the incident happened on 10 February at the Caofeidian anchorage. A duty officer from the unnamed ship noticed from the bridge wing that a hose had been connected from an open diesel tank manhole to a small un-lit barge alongside. The alarm was raised and a duty seafarer was instructed to investigate. The duty offic Hanjin Heavy stock suspended as loss hits $1.2bn Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has had trading in its shares suspended due to "capital erosion." The group's Philippines yard HHIC-Phil filed for court rehabilitation in January and Hanjin said there had been a related impairment made in its accounts. It risks delisting in Seoul if it cannot improve its financial standing. The company has until 1 April to submit a plan to achieve this. Its ne Euronav in $4m buyback since Rodgers exit emerged Euronav has extended a share buyback effort with a $4m plus investment in its own stock during the past couple of weeks. Frontline shares fire after DNB upgrades tanker peer group No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit It adds to a similar spend a month ago when it took advantage of global market turbulence to buy its own stock. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav says the la Maersk Line snaps up US brokerage Maersk Line has bought US customs brokerage and logistics player Vandegrift. The New Jersey operation will strengthen and broaden the company's service offering to customers, it said. "Vandegrift's expertise and reputation enables us to place a trusted advisor in front of our customers to design and build individualised customs brokerage and compliance programmes that identify risk and provide s RHL: 198 containers a total loss on Yantian Express A total of 198 containers are likely to be declared a total loss on Hapag-Lloyd's fire-hit Yantian Express. The 7,150-teu boxship (built 2002) suffered a blaze on 3 January off Canada, forcing crew to evacuate. It has now berthed in Freeport, Bahamas, for inspections and cargo discharge. Japanese container line ONE, which has boxes on board, said "significant headway" had been made on safety, l Tor Investment shows its hand as second largest investor in Pacific Drilling Hong Kong firm is behind Whitebox but ahead of Quantum Pacific in new shareholder list. Nacks lands VLCC newbuilding orders from Iino and MOL Transactions continue an active period for big tanker newbuilding business. Marsh's drive for dynamic data raises questions for JLT deal Shipping's largest broker is applying analytics to protection and indemnity, but will the move fit with its acquisition of JLT? A good maritime strategy flies under radar amid Brexit chaos While the government focuses on a schism that the UK does not need, the transport minister comes up with a blueprint for a commercially connected future Another Murmansk Shipping bulker to be auctioned Another Murmansk Shipping bulker is to be sold at auction to pay off debts. The Ideal website said the port of Motril in Spain will sell the 23,600-dwt Zapolyarye (built 2008) to settle port and supply bills, and pay the crew, which has remained on board. The vessel has been docked there since September. It has been valued at EUR 7m ($7.9m), with its salt cargo worth EUR 600,000. Arrested Murm Hong Kong bulker grounds on reef in storm A Hong Kong bulker has been forced ashore in a storm off the Solomon Islands. Radion New Zealand cited shipping agenct Tony Saliga as saying the 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994) was hit by strong winds to the south of the island group on 5 February. Officials reported that bad weather was hampering efforts to salvage the vessel. It is stuck in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island. The bulker h Greek and US owners move for two more Toisa PSVs Offshore shipping companies are continuing to snap up OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa. Brokers said Greece's Maritech International has acquired the 4,200-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Toisa Crest (built 1999) for an undisclosed price. The ship is worth $0.71m, according to VesselsValue (VV). Eastern Navigation snaps up bargain Toisa quartet A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV Norwegian cruise ship sinks pier in San Juan Ship's crew left with red faces after vessel demolishes two sections during arrival in Puerto Rico. Maltese court says mortgage overrides Jamaican auction Judgement says judicial sale failed to acknowledge effects of registered mortgage on vessel. Ezion Holdings shares downgraded by DBS Singapore's largest bank concerned about lack of pace in recovery of offshore vessel operator.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Portman says White House gave input on Trade Security Act The Ohio Republican's bill would realign Section 232 investigative authorities with the Defense Department and allow Congress to strike down any ordered Section 232 duties through a resolution of disapproval. Maersk lays out global customs brokerage ambitions Customs house brokerage is a "sticky" service, and that's what makes it attractive. Redwood Logistics driving to double in size Backed by CI Capital, the Chicago-based company already has made two acquisitions this year. Commentary: Stop flying backward on U.S. air imports U.S. freight forwarders are frustrated by the lack of details from the airlines about their arrived imports, let alone the payment terms and conditions. Keeping unwanted invaders out of Valentine's flowers FTZ Board seeing more tariff-related applications Halterm orders super post-Panamax crane Executive Moves: L.A., CALSTART, Corcentric, TT Club

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019
IMO 2020 set to boost refinery margins: Wood Mackenzie Tougher sulfur limits on marine fuel from January 2020 have been prompting large investments in the refining sector Storage operator Vopak reducing HSFO exposure ahead of IMO 2020 "We are improving our infrastructure and reducing our exposure to HSFO," Vopak CEO CEO Eelco Hoekstra said. US still weighing Russian sanctions that could cut off oil flows The US is still deciding which sanctions to impose on Russia Venezuela's Guaido appoints Luisa Palacios as his president of Citgo Self-declared Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaido appointed Luisa Palacios as president of state PDVSA's US refining and marketing arm, Citgo. Rotterdam bunker fuel nears three-month high on rising HSFO exports Bunker fuel prices at the regional bunkering hub of Rotterdam reached their highest in nearly three months European fuel oil crack reaches record high on tight supply, demand east The front-month March 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack reached an all-time high Tuesday External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management FUTURES: Oil remains supported on OPEC cuts, trade optimism "After rebounding from their December decline, Brent prices have stabilized over the past month near $62/b ... We continue to forecast further upside," Goldman Sachs said. INTERVIEW: EU MRV data could aid IMO 2020 rule compliance: Verifavia CEO "Shipowners need to become pragmatic, efficient and compliant at a reasonable cost to them," Dufour said.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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