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BRIEFS

June 14, 2019

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Risk consultancy warns business to batten down for HK protests DP World signs Russian Northern Sea Route development deal Back from bankruptcy, Rickmers' sails again with scrubber-fitted feeders Port of Oakland agricultural exports rebound, up 12pc despite new tariffs PTP sets new world record loading Maersk vessel with 19,284 TEU Gauging the fate of feeders as investments, a play that has yet to pay Scrubbers tops with box ships, now 16pc of world fleet: Alphaliner Seaboard Marine service links New York to Central American ports Baltimore port docks its biggest ship yet - 14,000-TEU Evergreen Triton Malta Freeport docks its first LNG-powered containership Government initiatives will help boost cold chain market size Smaller coastal ships suited as drones, but not big box ships Hamburg's rail container volume soars 13.6pc and can handle more British Airways pilots seek strike vote - 'profit hikes not reflected in pay' Australian Senate report suggests air cabotage trial from Darwin Lufthansa's Jettainer to digitise American Airlines Cargo ULD containers IAG links up with Freightos' WebCargo online freight marketplace

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JUNE 13, 2019
Liberian Registry appoints Humera Ahmed as VP of Legal & Business Development London P&I Club's capital position remains strong despite heavy cost of claims Nations urged to cooperate after new Hormuz Strait attacks Sanjam Sahi Gupta invited to be part of high level global panel Strategic cooperation agreement inked for new bulk carrier designs Port of Wilhelmshaven poised to emerge as a key European hub Allcargo Mundra CFS receives C-TPAT certification for complying with global security guidelines Uber Technologies reports spectacular growth in its freight unit in Q1 2019 Cabinet approves Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Investment opportunities for Indian companies in LAC region highlighted Pre-Budget discussion points raised by FIEO during the meeting with Finance Minister TEA pushes for alternate WTO-compatible scheme in place of MEIS Global demand for natural gas to keep on growing: IEA Lodha & ESR join forces to develop master-planned industrial park in Mumbai

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Purple island hoppers New head for UK bureau Europe Net to cooperate with Guretruck APL reduces emissions Air and sea freight hub for Rhenus at Leipzig/Halle airport First non-stop transatlantic (airmail) flight Nippon Express Global builds warehouse in Shanghai Dirk Max Johns resigns from management Rail/truck transload facility opened in Jeffersonville From Hamburg to Latin America Asky launches services to South Africa Girteka plans new headquarters "Curiosity of the Day" Wendolynn Montoya Cloonan joins Houston port commission Trieste and Bettembourg improve ship-rail links Making Thailand and Laos services more efficient GLS partners with Mexican cargo carrier Milestone for Gateway Basel Nord

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JUNE 13, 2019
Oil price spike threat after two more tankers are attacked in the Middle East New Warsaw airport could feature an exclusive rail freight link THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd and ONE relaunch North Sea Baltic Express service More M&A in forwarding likely, as major players feel the need to 'keep up' The Morrow Roberson Road Test: WebCargo Sky, an ebooking platform or not? Did Walmart convince FedEx to dump Amazon? Confessions of a USPS worker: Delivering Amazon parcels 'till we drop' Supply chain radar: The e-commerce revolution has barely begun Supply chain radar: CMA CGM rumoured to be in talks with Geodis

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JUNE 13, 2019
ShipMoney extends agreement with Helikon Shipping Maritime payment solution provider ShipMoney has extended its Maritime Payment Services Agreement with Helikon Shipping into a long-term multi-year relationship. ShipMoney has been utilized by Helikon to pay wages to crew members VIDEO: U.S. blames Iran in Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks At a press briefing in Washington this afternoon, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the attacks on two tankers that occurred in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today. "This Autonomous ship will have automated mooring system MacGregor has won a contract from Kongsberg Maritime to deliver an automated mooring system for the world's first autonomous containership, Yara Birkeland. This will enable mooring operations to be undertaken without human ClassNK releases guidelines on low-flashpoint fuels Classification society ClassNK has released Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels (Methyl/Ethyl Alcohol / LPG). ClassNK notes that stricter environmental regulations are being enforced. It says that, in theory, ships using alternative SW/TCH invests in Water Go Round e-ferry SW/TCH Maritime (SW/TCH) reports that it has invested to construct and own the Water Go Round e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine (GGZEM). As we reported earlier (see story), Two tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz Attacks on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz made headlines this morning. Iranian state controlled media showed images of a pillar of smoke rising from one ship and reported that Iranian Nor-Shipping sets new records Organizers say that the latest Nor-Shipping was the most successful ever. In all, almost 50,000 people participated in Nor-Shipping 2019 official events between 3 and 7 June - a 34% increase over

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JUNE 13, 2019
Tanker attacks: US accuses Iran of working to disrupt oil flow Facts must be established and responsibilities clarified, argues UN secretary general, but US officials appear adamant that Iran is to... Maritime risk at 16-year high after tankers targeted again The US is adamant that Iran is behind Thursday's attacks, but as security sources assess the evidence the shipping industry... Tanker attacks: IMO chief 'greatly concerned' IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said investigations would determine whether further action by the organisation is needed London Club combined ratio hits 140% after $26m deficit The main factor contributing to the loss was an increase in the cost of claims Economou tables offer to take DryShips private Under the terms of the offer, DryShips would be merged into a subsidiary of SPII Holdings Ex-Liberian flag chief joins Oldendorff Scott Bergeron will be focused on developing commercial opportunities in the US market, as well as being involved in the... Tanker attacks: Diplomatic channels opened to repatriate crew 'I am extremely worried about the safety of our crews going through the Straits of Hormuz,' Intertanko chair tells Lloyd's... Hunter Group selects OSM to manage new VLCCs The vessels, which are being built at the DSME yard in South Korea, are due to be delivered by the... DHL Global Forwarding stays top of 3PL league Gains made last year will be difficult to replicate again in 2019 Cagliari transhipment hub future in doubt Negotiations over the future of CICT are continuing following Hapag-Lloyd's decision to pull out from calling at the terminal MGO will remain a safer bet over LSFO at top bunkering port In light of the information made public so far with respect to the positions bunker suppliers may hold on marine gas oil... Daily Briefing UK's upcoming 2050 net zero emission law leaves shipping untouched - for now \| Cargill cuts shipping emissions on chartered... Oil tankers 'attacked' in Gulf of Oman 'Tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf is now as high as it gets without being an... Viewpoint: Ports key to supply chains Ports represent the front door to any country and to an island like this, efficient ports with good landside communications... Gunvor eyes offtake with Commonwealth LNG Large trading houses such as Gunvor are latching on to the opportunity offered by the flexible destination offtake agreements with... Shipowners in Greece and Hong Kong join to express 2020 'concerns' They also agreed that shipping should not be expected to fund all the research and development needed to meet carbon... Oxygen depletion fatalities on the rise So far this year, five deaths have been reported due to oxygen depletion, with another 10 linked to a gas... Delta Tankers and Zodiac Maritime identified as Brightoil VLCC buyers Brokers say there is optimism in the VLCC market but not many transactions have taken place due to gaps between...

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JUNE 13, 2019
Legislators raise alarm on NY-NJ port customs Frontier expands resin export footprint in Charleston Catapult pulls Xeneta data into rate management system Rankings: US Heavy-haul truck revenue jumps Cyclone shuts ports in India's Gujarat state US ports make grab for infrastructure funds Chassis 'utility' model proposed for ports, hubs Rhine shipping limits dent German industrial growth Freight marketplaces hinge on spot rate adoption

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JUNE 13, 2019
Chemical company sues Tide Line over terminal crash A northern New Jersey chemical company is accusing the crew of a Greek-owned bulker of disobeying terminal rules and taking it out of commission for weeks last year. AdvanSix filed a $1.5m lawsuit in Norfolk, Virginia federal court Tuesday, alleging the 26,000-dwt Amazon (built 1997) damaged the pier at its Hopewell, Virginia terminal last June while loading ammonium sulfate destined for west Afr US blames Iran for twin tanker attacks off Fujairah The attack follows a pattern of behavior since the US pulled out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Pompeo says Cruise majors plan to stay course in Middle East Six tankers have been attacked off Fujairah in the past month. Vietnam benefits as trade war hits Chinese shipments Other Asian nations gain at neighbour's expense STX among Asian shipyards seeking MR tanker deals South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is among Asian yards hoping to win orders for MR tankers following its recent deal with Pacific Carriers for two 35,000-dwt product carriers. The Chinhae-based yard, which is working its way out of administration, has told brokers it is once again ready to start contracting ships in volume as it recovers from financial difficulties. Pacific Carriers retu Klaveness Marine reveals juicy annual profit Klaveness Marine Holding had another successful year in 2018, which saw profit account for nearly half of its revenue. The Oslo-based private investment company, which is owned by Tom Erik Klaveness and his family, made most of its profits on property for the second year in a row. Klaveness Marine last year had a pre-tax profit of NOK 329m ($38.1m) against a NOK 365m profit in 2017. The operati China seizes Arctic agenda with unique ice-class skill set The world may be wary of a Chinese military strength, but Beijing's 'Silk Road on the Ice' is a greater power play Shandong Shipping signs up for Vale-backed quartet Chinese owner orders newcastlemax bulkers at Qingdao Beihai against long-term COAs from Brazilian miner AUDIO: Captain of Hyundai Dubai makes distress call TradeWinds is verifying the authenticity of the audio file. Global Ship Lease fixes two ships with 'top-tier' outfits One vessel will go to MSC, the other to Maersk. Tanker stocks follow oil prices upward in New York Listed owners show early gains as market begins to digest impact of latest attacks in Middle East Gulf. Trafigura in talks with Hyundai Heavy for LPG-fuelled VLGC duo Trader and shipowners move to support growing trend for fuel shift on large gas carriers George Economou offers to buy DryShips SPII Holdings is offering $4 per share in cash for New York-listed bulker player, which just acquired tanker pool operator Heidmar. Flames doused on Frontline tanker after day of chaos Salvors have managed to extinguish a blaze on a Frontline tanker following an attack on two vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. Embed: Attack footage Rumours of torpedo attacks swirled in shipping circles from the early hours, as conflicting reports cast doubt on the fate of the 110,000-dwt Front Altair (built 2016) and the 27,000-dwt BSM-managed tanker Kokuka Couragous (built 2010) and the Iran says tanker attacks 'suspicious' The attacks come during a visit from Japanese PM Abe and amidst Iran-US tensions JB Ugland has profitable 2018 but shipping plays a bit part JB Ugland Group has reported strong annual results for 2018. But shipping, which was once key to the Ugland family's business activities, now plays a minor role in the company's results. Parent outfit JB Ugland Holding increased its pre-tax profits sharply in 2018 to NOK 319m ($36.9m), from NOK 247m ($29m) a year before. Operating revenues for the Grimstad-based privately owned company totalled Diamantides and Ofer feast on auctioned Brightoil VLCCs Zodiac Maritime joins Greeks' hunt for Brightoil tankers auctioned in the Far East War risk underwriters face bill for Fujairah attacks US Iran sanctions could raise issues for insurers over salvage payments Avin joins march of the makers with HHI suezmax order Vardinoyiannis-controlled company returns to the shipbuilding market after a seven-year break Owners eyeing Gulf tanker loading with caution in poor market Attention turns to last done fixture and how loadings in the region might be affected. A 'piracy' case Blackbeard could only have dreamed of A sideways look at shipping by TradeWinds staff Frontline's Hvide Macleod says tanker explosion cause unclear Salvage tugs on standby as investigation starts into the cause of devastating explosions. Mareel seals leaseback deal for 25 CTVs UK operator Mareel has announced a sale and leaseback deal with a transport fund for 25 crew transfer and wind farm support vessels (CTVs). Fred Olsen and N-O-S team on crew vessels The buyer is Flexam Invest, which specialises in shipping and logistics investments. Mareel, a subsidiary of Swedish offshore shipping company Northern Offshore Group (NOG), will manage and operate the ships off the Petrofin says end of Greek lending drought is in sight Credit Suisse emerges as the leader in Greece's ship financing for the fifth year Sonangol and Clarksons Platou partnership set to end The Saragol Tankers cooperation with Sonangol and two groups of investors led by Clarksons Platou Project Finance is poised to come to an an end, TradeWinds has learned. The Angolan oil company had two tankers fixed on long-term charter to two different Norwegian firms. Stena Sonangol sees IMO 2020 gain for suezmaxes DSME boosted by $400m delivery of Sonangol drillship Some brokers claim that Paulo d'Amico: western crude supply could be at risk Intertanko chairman Paolo d'Amico issued a stark warning to the world on Thursday following the attacks on two tankers in the Middle East Gulf. The Italian shipowner said in a statement: "Following two attacks on member vessels this morning, I am extremely worried about the safety of our crews going through the Strait of Hormuz. "We need to remember that some 30% of the world's (seaborne) crude China, South Korea in ballast water pact Asia's No 1 and No 4 economies have detailed more rules in enforcing the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Frontline crew taken to Iran, Schulte crew on US navy ship Iranian rescue teams pick up Frontline crew, while the crew of Kokuka Courageous are on a US navy vessel. OSM Maritime wins technical management contract for Hunter Group VLCCs Hunter Group has contracted OSM Maritime to undertake the full technical management of its state-of-the-art fleet "smart" VLCCs. Hunter Group bangs tanker drum as $196m double VLCC sale talks continue The eight vessels are currently under construction at DSME in South Korea and will be delivered towards the end of 2019 and into 2020. The Hunter vessels will be managed from OSM's base in Arenda Tanker Kokuka Courageous damaged but afloat All 21 crew from tanker are safe after abandoning ship following Gulf incident Oil price spikes, Frontline shares up, after new Gulf tanker attacks Rises reverse recent declines due to trade worries and growing stockpiles Frontline and Schulte tankers attacked off Fujairah 'Successive explosions' reported as crews abandon vessels safely with no casualties reported. Algoma hull holds the key for 3 Maj yard A partially completed bulker cancelled by a Canadian owner is vital if Croatian shipbuilder 3 Maj is to avoid bankruptcy, according to its CEO. Edi Kucan told the Poslovni website that hull 733, abandoned by Algoma Central Corporation last year, is 80% complete. 3 Maj bankruptcy decision postponed He wants the Croatian government to provide €120m ($134.8m) to finish this and three other vessels Singapore's big guns say they are "ready for IMO 2020" BW Group, Maersk Tankers, Pacific Carriers, AET and PIL all set for 1 January deadline, says MPA. BMT gains foothold in US offshore wind sector Two vessels will be deployed on Orsted's coastal Virginia offshore wind project by 2020. Seacon goes on $80m raid for wide-beam Hammonia trio Singapore liner operator leads foray into German market by taking three boxships K Line plans to fit scrubbers to just 10% of its bulker fleet LNG bunkering, renewable energy and hydrogen can be the options to meet the IMO's emissions targets for 2030 and 2050, according to the Japanese giant's environmental chief Middle East buyers chase midsize bulker purchases Serenity buys ship from Triton Navigation, while details emerge on two S'hail panamax buys

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JUNE 13, 2019
Suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf of Oman The Norwegian-owned Front Altair was "suspected of being hit by a torpedo" and the Japanese-owned Kukako Courageous was struck "with some sort of shell," according to reports. Commentary: China ends burdensome NVOCC process The multistep requirements for initial applications and renewals have been simplified by the Ministry of Transport. Ag shippers say customer service 'dying art form' Exporters at the annual meeting of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition lament lack of visibility to shipments and carrier accountability and the disappearance of telephones. Port of Hamburg touts growth in rail traffic TOTE's Greene recognized for lifetime of achievement Executive Moves: Lufthansa Cargo, USPack TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico leasing 220 NaturaLINE units USTR grants exclusions from duties on solar cells Ground broken for South Carolina warehouse USDOT will award $292.7 million in port grants

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JUNE 13, 2019
External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Taiwan's CPC to seek replacement naphtha cargo after tanker fire "If the replacement cargo arrives before July 20, we can maintain cracker runs at 100%," Chen said. TANKERS: Daily VLCC earnings to rise sharply in 4Q: Fearnleys A turnaround is expected as ships are taken for floating storage, installing scrubbers and more oil is likely to be produced by OPEC member countries, Kilen said. Two tankers loaded with 'Japan-related cargoes' attacked near Hormuz: METI minister The reported attacks came to light during a visit by Japanese Minister Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Iran. IMO 2020 could cause Brent price spike to $80/b by end-2019: Platts Analytics Midgley indicated there was strong support at that $60 level. External: Global Risk Management

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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