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November 14, 2019

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Korean shipbuilders regain top spot by capturing most new orders in October Hapag-Lloyd expands Atlantic Loop 3 fleet on US-Europe service Container freight rates rise in the run up to new IMO 2020 low sulphur fuel rule Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles see export volume rise, imports fall in Oct ICTSI Oregon wins US$93.6m in court battle with unionised dockworkers Alibaba raises stake in its logistic unit Cainiao with investment of US$3.3b China may fail to meet targetted imports of US farm goods due to swine flu Hactl handles record 104 freighters in 24-hour stretch American and Southwest airlines continue to ground B737 MAX until March Emirates SkyCargo H1 volumes tumble 8pc to 1.2m tonnes amid tough market

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk announces changes in Executive Board Essar Shipping gearing up for IMO 2020 compliance New joint guidelines to improve safety in polar waters New opportunities are opening up as the shipping industry embraces digitalisation & automation APSEZ registers impressive all-round performance Reefer container restriction at Tunisia's Rades port Indian chemicals & petrochemicals sector to grow into $304 bn market by 2025, says Minister New schemes to support MSMEs having good potential for exports on the anvil: Gadkari

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New train running between Austria and Hungary Mark Frese to become new CFO of Hapag-Lloyd Blockchain: UPS and Herd X ship beef from USA to Japan ICTSI makes good progress in the first nine months of 2019 Innovative engines for cross-border railfreight ECS Group deepens footprint in Southeast Asia PSI warehouse management system for DFB's equipment Founder of Cebu Pacific passes away at 93 HHLA faces more volatility in its markets Volvo Group to restructure its marketing efforts Busiest day ever at Hactl "Curiosity of the Day" Saloodo expands to Africa Issa Baluch wins Tiaca's air cargo professional award 2019 Maritima del Principado extends its equipment in Gijón Climate-neutral transports per mouse click Golden October in east Belgium

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Trade war ripples rock transpacific: first eastbound volume decline in ten years UPS launch of flat-rate parcel service puts the squeeze on FedEx Wincanton reports successful H1 and will press on with probe into Stobart Ratifying UK-EU deal will be 'just the start of Brexit, not the end', says UKWA Slowly, but surely, 'digital' and 'traditional' forwarders are getting closer Ambitious Sri Lanka wants to become a global maritime and logistics centre Mark Frese to replace Nicolás Burr as CFO of Hapag-Lloyd Nike to end pilot project selling on Amazon Xpediator poaches new CFO, Rob Ross, from Europa Worldwide Market insight: Toft's quick exit from APMM - it was 'the hardest decision in my life'

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
NTSB to USCG: Act on duck boat safety As part of its ongoing investigation of the fatal July 19, 2018, accident involving a modified WWII DUKW amphibious passenger vessel, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Safety Recommendation Norfolk Naval Shipyard puts exoskeleton suits to work Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) says it has become a champion in utilizing innovative exoskeleton suit technology. The Robotics Subcommittee (RSC), a section of the NNSY Technology and Innovation Community of Practice (T&I Bollinger to build ocean transport barge for GD Electric Boat Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded a contract to construct an ocean transport barge for General Dynamics Electric Boat. Bollinger President & CEO Ben Bordelon said that the barge will transport submarine modules Italian-owned OSV hit by pirate attack in southern GoM Two crew members of an Italian flagged OSV were injured in a pirate attack in the southern Gulf of Mexico, Tuesday, according to multiple media reports citing Mexican Navy statements. One crew USCG gives update on BWMS type approval program In a post on its Maritime Commons blog, the U.S. Coast Guard yesterday gave an update on its Ballast Water Management System type approval program, and guidance on several specific issues on New, "future-proof" MAN engine controller platform passes TAT MAN Energy Solutions' electronic "ME" engine portfolio has reached another milestone: its Triton platform has passed its TAT (Type Approval Test) in Japan. "Triton is the new controller platform for our entire, Ingalls starts construction of NSC 10 Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division yesterday officially started fabrication of the U.S. Coast Guard's newest Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) Calhoun (WMSL 759). The start of fabrication signifies that

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Moore Maritime Index introduced by global network Ship operating costs tool seen as a replacement for OpCosts tool now maintained by rival BDO network, but takes 'completely... D'Amico bullish on product tankers amid lower loss The company reported that cost efficiencies helped the bottom line More work needed before a carbon levy, says Platten ICS chief Guy Platten hopes that by mid-2020 the 0.5% sulphur cap will be smoothly implemented Hapag-Lloyd names new chief financial officer Mark Frese will take up the CFO role at the German container shipping line next March International Group moves to boost competition The development appears to come in response to occasional suggestions that the IG acts as a de facto cartel, even... Global oil and LNG trades 'transformed' by moving supply and demand geography The International Energy Agency forecasts the demand from Asia is expected to create the biggest shift in oil and gas... MISC forecasts optimism for LNG shipping market MISC believes a surge in spot rates in the LNG shipping segment has raised expectations for a run-up to a... Skuld seeks 'firmer' renewal pricing as combined ratio hits 114% 'After benign premium movements over a number of years, current premium rates are not sustainable and do not adequately support... Transpacific box trade heading for first contraction in a decade Port throughput and trade figures indicate no frontloading boost for carriers in 2019 Daily Briefing Free to read: Main shipping lobbies edging closer to mandatory R&D fund \| Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports... Indian Oil starts sales of 0.5% sulphur content fuel oil in India Bunker fuel deliveries at other Indian ports will start by mid-November, the refiner said Thailand to open up bids for first FSRU The 5m tonnes per annum project is expected to be tendered out by the first quarter of 2020 and sent... RCL takes third-quarter hit on plunging freight rates The intra-Asia trade's strong potential for growth has attracted new players and intensified competition. The downside of this competition is... ADNOC signs LNG deals with BP and Total Abu Dhabi used to export most of its LNG to one single utility in Japan. It is now seeking new...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
New Jersey considers classification legislation for truckers China import plunge marks weakening trans-Pacific outlook YRCW takes reorganization to a new level Loss-making Yang Ming expects boost from expanded alliance Hong Kong protests force Asia airlines to scrap industry event Convoy snags historic $400 million investment

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Economou: 'We're all glorified taxi drivers' One of shipping's most famous Greek owners is not sure he'd counsel the young to enter the sector. Arntzen and Bugbee mix it up in New York brawl Executives trade jabs on approach to capitalising and running companies as finance conference heats up in Manhatttan. Poseidon Principles could be good marketing for banks The Poseidon Principles promise to make shipping greener - but it could also be great marketing for the participating banks. BNP commits to Poseidon code, Japan's banks remain on sidelines Parker forecasts bank stampede to sign up to 'green' Poseidon Principles By next year, the 12 member banks could be using principles data to trumpet how environmentally friendly they are to a market increasin Bulker owners 'comfortable' with expected 2020 fuel price spread Dry bulk shipowners who have spent big money on exhaust gas scrubbers are happy with the forecasted price difference between IMO 2020 compliant and non-compliant fuels. The forward market expects a $236 per tonne average cost spread for 2020 between very low-sulphur and high-sulphur fuel oils, six weeks before IMO limit ship exhaust's sulphur content to 0.5%. Dry bulk's summer of love may be ove The ins and outs at Maersk: Three years of executive changes Starting with the departure of chief executive Nils Andersen, strategic shift at Danish shipping giant has also seen several major executive moves d'Amico eyes sales of older MRs after narrowing third-quarter losses Company executives are as bullish as ever as spot rates are moving higher with IMO 2020 about to come into force Allianz shuttering underwriting centres in US and Asia Allianz Global and Corporate Specialty (AGCS) will no longer underwrite hull and marine liability insurance in North American and Asia. The German insurance giant announced Wednesday that it will consolidate domestic and international marine underwriting in London, Paris and Hamburg to improve profitability and "consolidate expertise at the scale that is needed to service customers effectively." Diamond S fails to sparkle on MR disappointments Craig Stevenson-led owner reports better suezmax rates for current quarter after earnings miss. Dutch salvor brought in to refloat grounded Indian tanker Marine Masters awarded contract to salvage stricken Elektrans vessel Global Ship Lease plans senior notes refinancing The boxship lessor has not wasted any time in kicking off its fundraising after filing a $500m shelf registration three weeks ago Industry group raises concerns over VLCC designs IMO called on to reassess newbuilding efficiency regulations for largest class of tankers Yangzijiang confirms 11 orders worth $487m in second half of 2019 Chinese shipbuilder says bulker deals take orderbook to $3.18bn JL Mowinckels buys stake in Japanese-built supramax Norwegian shipowner becomes commercial manager with large minority stake Finland's Gasum buys Linde's LNG assets as it expands business Company snaps up liquefaction plant, two terminals and a pair of LNG bunker vessels 'Moderate' threat to vessels as Mexican cartels vie for control Dryad Global reveals background to shocking attack on Italian PSV this week Seabury Maritime and Lloyd's Register team up on finance advice Seabury Maritime and Lloyd's Register (LR) are joining forces to provide financial risk assessments for owners. The US advisory firm and the UK classification society said they had formed a strategic partnership to look at operating and capital expenses. The partners will leverage their global capabilities, "vast market knowledge", and extensive networks to build a platform to help shipowners an VLCC market cools down as futures and period rates slide While earnings prospects will remain strong in the months ahead, a supply overhang and slower oil demand are worrying for tanker players Hyundai Heavy tries for EU approval of DSME merger South Korean shipbuilder has now set in train all competition reviews of $1.7bn deal Massoel bulker goes to Greek buyer as sell-off continues Two of the Swiss owner's vessels were detained in the UK last month for non-payment of crew wages. Total limbers up to launch hunt for LNG carriers in early 2020 French energy major Total is expected to come to the market early next year for LNG carrier tonnage as it lines up the vessels it needs for its expanding portfolio. Shipowners and yards appear to be aware of the incoming enquiry, although the number of vessels the major is expected to seek remains unclear. But Total is known to have been working on a project with yards to draw up specifications Gunvor hires underemployed Russian LNG carrier Portovvy Trader Gunvor has fixed an LNG carrier that has been converted into a floating storage unit for a delayed midscale liquefaction project in Russia. Gunvor is understood to have taken on the 138,107-cbm Portovvy (ex-Excel, built 2003) for several months. Ice-belted FSU shifts off to Sharjah as project delays lengthen The vessel, which has been converted to serve as an ice-strengthened FSU for Gaz China Merchants Energy set to award VLCC deal to DSIC State-owned shipyard and China Merchants Energy Shipping sign letter of intent, sources say Tsakos Energy Navigation keeps silence amid spectre of punishing Sola TS master But could Norway's district courts be set to weigh criminal penalties against seafarers once again, following a high-profile accident involving a Norwegian frigate? Pacific Radiance liquidates joint venture after legal losses Shareholders decide to wind up CA Offshore Investment after row over PSV newbuilding cancellations. London Club joins rush to increase premiums P&I mutual to ask members for 7.5% more at renewal Soren Toft confirms new CEO role after leaving Maersk Departed COO is reluctant to reveal new employer yet however Hapag-Lloyd finds successor to Nicolas Burr as CFO Mark Frese brought in to replace outgoing finance chief from 1 March Peninsula Petroleum adds seven tankers for IMO 2020 push Global bunker group acquires and charters in vessels including a panamax as it ramps up LSFO supply Shipowners submit offers to Shell on LNG carrier newbuildings Energy major storms forward on its next set of vessels after locking away berth slots Greeks to the rescue at Amver awards Laskaridis among local shipping companies recognised in Piraeus for saving seafarers Pierre Dincq steps down at Exmar after 32 years Well-known face at Belgium shipowner says he is moving on to a life outside gas Avenir LNG fixes second newbuilding to Golar Power Small-scale specialist wraps up deal to an arm of one of its parent founders Greek police finally net fugitive financier Laimos in Athens Former head of Financier Investment Group finally seized after a decade on the run Essar Shipping to fit scrubbers on VLCC and bulkers Indian owner says approach to IMO 2020 is a mix of retrofitting and LSFO Eurotankers linked to Phoenix VLCC after Hermes deal failed Greek owner said to have added its second VLCC at firm price International Group loosens rules on competition Controversial competition pact between clubs has been reformed TechnipFMC takes $125m hit after selling cable-layer French contractor expects to deliver Global 1201 in December Scottish ro-pax breaks down a day after refit A Scottish ro-pax has broken down on its first day back in service after a refit. CalMac's 8,700-gt Loch Seaforth (built 2014) was stuck in Stornoway with engine problems, the Scottish Daily Mail reported. The $54m vessel had just spent two weeks in drydock on Merseyside. It had also broken down last year, leaving 343 passengers and crew stranded, the report said. A CalMac spokesman told the n Sembcorp Marine posts $52.5m loss in third quarter Singapore yard group continues to be impacted by sector challenges and intense competition Impairments and weaker revenues trim MISC profit Malaysian tanker and LNG owner hurt by series of one-offs in third quarter 'Lack of transparency' stops Greek owners winning Japan loans Japan has no shortage of capital to lend, but lacks confidence in corporate structures, especially in Greece Affinity: LNG not perfect, but it's the best future fuel option Broker continues to back gas as it is "the greenest large-scale shipping solution" currently available BNP commits to Poseidon code, Japan's banks remain on sidelines French bank says it will offer loan discounts to shipowners borrowing for projects that cut carbon Thieves target product tanker in Singapore Strait Attempted boarding is fourth such incident in a month in Traffic Separation Scheme. Korea P&I calls for collaboration to stem losses and drive safety Chief operating officer says all insurers should put safety before competitive advantage and pool data, skills and resources Mats Berglund bucks trend in asset-light world of handies Head of the largest handysize owner says pure chartering strategy fails to deliver in charter intensive segment

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Freight forwarder Airspace Technologies relies on round-the-clock machine learning Rusnak conducted the most substantive machine learning in logistics presentation this writer has seen, Southwest Airlines to begin bar coding cargo in 2020 Shippers will have more reason to "luv" Southwest Airlines when they get the same treatment as passenger baggage for tracking cargo with bar codes. Singapore Shipping sees slide in revenues and profits Revenues were down, costs were flat, profits were down. It was largely an unhappy first half financial year for Singapore Shipping. Rapid Fire Demos: Front-to-back-of-the-truck digitalization Digitalization has taken hold across every aspect of the trucking industry, from the back office and receiving dock, to the drivers, trucks and trailers, making... Study finds $25.7 billion in US hospital supply chain overspending Hospital supply chains overspent to the tune of $25.7 billion in the 2018-2019, study finds Revenues plunge but profits surge for Pan Ocean Pan Ocean, a mixed-fleet ocean shipping carrier, reported a double-digit revenue decline but experienced a double digit surge in profits in the third quarter of... 'On the Spot' live from Chicago: Are brokers willing to adjust their prices? FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller joins the 'On the Spot' crew at FreightWaves Live in Chicago to deliver the weekly freight rates report. Redwood Logistics takes next step in digital transformation The Chicago-based 3PL and TMS provider has launched a consulting service to help companies integrate its RedwoodConnect 2.0, and added two senior executives to promote... Record Veterans Day snowfall sends Midwest traffic to screeching halt Hundreds of flight cancellations, multiple highway accidents in Midwest as record-setting snowfall makes mess of Veterans Day. Selling outcomes rather than features propels Transplace (with video) Frank McGuigan, CEO of Transplace, in a wide-ranging discussion at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago, detailed Transplace's current status, market conditions, and how technology is driving an... Where's my truck, and what's the value of that information? (with video) Vehicle and shipment tracking has undergone a revolution since the days of check calls, but more value needs to be provided to carriers to take... Logistics companies can embrace automation while bypassing the hype cycle The tech uproar created a prime environment for startups to enter the space, providing innovative products and disrupting the status quo. Amazon bars use of USPS delivery service for some seller-fulfilled goods Amazon bars Priority Mail traffic for seller-fulfilled shipments unless merchants buy the postage through it Yang Ming reports lower revenue, larger loss in third quarter Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (TWSE:2609) said it had lower revenue and a larger loss in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/13 Trucking Freight Futures remain quiet on Tuesday as the markets look for fundamental drivers Surface Transportation Board gets an earful The regulatory agency for rail receives a flurry of feedback on rail rate reasonableness and demurrage and accessorial charges. Hapag-Lloyd adds sixth ship to transatlantic U.S.-flag service Hapag-Lloyd says addition of a sixth ship to one of its U.S.-flag transatlantic services will improve reliability. Brake violations decline during latest inspection blitz 13.5% of trucks inspected in U.S., Canada placed out of service. Schneider Transportation Management focuses in on driver experience In an industry in which every minute counts, all players can see big returns when one member of the supply chain integrates innovative technologies and... Digital disruption will speed up supply chains, says J.B. Hunt's Simpson (with video) CHICAGO - The technology transformation that's underway in freight transportation is badly needed to eliminate billions of dollars in annual waste and improve service for... Lake-effect snow still slamming the Midwest Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine. How Jordan Belfort finally figured out his 'why' (with video) Lean Tech brought the Wolf of Wall Street to FreightWaves LIVE. Krispy Kreme delivery man given Sprinter van at FreightWaves LIVE FreightWaves donates new Daimler Freightliner Sprinter delivery vehicle to Jayson Gonzalez so he can continue his successful donut delivery venture in Minnesota. Today's Pickup: Got (no) milk: Dairy giant Dean Foods files for bankruptcy Plus: Amazon takes a hit in Seattle; the first all-electric mobile health lab J.B. Hunt's Shipper 360 offers customers multimodal visibility, predictive pricing Hunt thinks that an additional 7 to 11 million loads per year could shift from the highway to intermodal. Amazon named FreightTech 25 champion two years running (with video) This year's list includes 16 returning winners from last year's awards and nine first-timers. Tesla finally settles on Berlin for its next Gigafactory In a recent auto awards function in Germany, Elon Musk outlined Tesla's plans of setting up its fourth Gigafactory in Berlin. First in a decade: Trans-Pacific box trade to contract this year Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO will be the main market share "losers", says Alphaliner. $400 million funding round values Convoy at $2.75 billion Founded by Dan Lewis, CEO, and Grant Goodale, CTO, in 2015, Convoy has closed a $400 million Series D round of funding, bringing total funding... Airfreight prices climb, but for how long? Although air freight prices have been edging upwards, sources suggest the 2019 peak season might be short-lived. Shadow of Brexit fuels Dutch warehouse logistics boom Brexit-driven scramble for supply chain properties continues as Tristan plans $165 million investment in Dutch logistics platform.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019
ICE LSGO backwardation collapses on weak fundamentals The prompt backwardation in the ICE low-sulfur gasoil futures narrowed sharply Tuesday, while overall sentiment felt softer amid doubts about the extent of the boost to middle distillates from the implementation of IMO 2020 on January 1. 380 CST bunker prices slump in China, Hong Kong ahead of IMO 2020 The Shanghai and Hong Kong delivered 380 CST bunker fuel price hit fresh lows Tuesday, amid continued destocking of the high sulfur grade ahead of the International Maritime Organization's low sulfur marine fuels mandate in January. SINGAPORE DATA: Oct bunker fuel sales fall 9% to 3.77 mil mt Singapore's bunker fuel sales in October fell 9% year on year to 3.77 million mt, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore data released Wednesday showed. Strong demand keeps 0.5%S FO cracks at premium to gasoline The growing attraction of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil production is causing refiners to reduce run rates at fluid catalytic cracking units, one refiner said. Key oil market forecasts from the IEA's 2019 World Energy Outlook The International Energy Agency published its latest World Energy Outlook on Wednesday, containing closely-watched, long-term forecasts for energy supply and demand to 2040. FUTURES 5: Crude settles slightly higher on signs of economic strength Crude futures settled higher Wednesday bolstered by projections of economic expansion in the US and slowing output growth.

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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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