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November 15, 2019

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Cathay warns of 'challenging and uncertain' times ahead amid ongoing HK protests Trans-Pacific box shipping trade expected to drop 2pc in 2019:Alphaliner Trans-Pacific box rates climb in November but far short of 2018's peak rates Capacity to be expanded at Portugal's Port of Sines to handle 7m TEU Hamburg Port takes delivery of 3 gantry cranes to handle 23,000-TEU box ships CP, short line railroads, transload operators collaborate to drive growth Air cargo executives to meet next week at TIACA summit in Budapest Air France-KLM's restructuring plan calls for expansion of air cargo business Lufthansa Cargo starts freighter service to Miami Hubtex and Dimos produce new unit load device transporters for airfreight

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd doubles operational result in first nine months Suez Canal circular on transiting VLCCs TT Club Innovation in Safety Award presented to Künz, CSXIT & Yardeye Agriculture Ministry relaxes onion import norms till Dec. 31 DGTR recommends extending anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese chemical Cruise service launched from Mumbai Port to Diu DP World joint venture awarded concession for construction & operation of new berths at Port 2000 in Le Havre Regulatory changes in Philippines import manifest Vigilance Awareness Week observed at JNPT GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C further simplified & last dates of submission extended India seeking complete restoration of GSP benefits as part of limited trade deal with US Bhavani Foundation celebrates 4 successful years of contributing to social welfare Global black tea production up

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15th Air Cargo Americas - Business as usual? Austria bans truck transit for two thirds of total cargo FM Logistic unveils the Ergoskel Koper to receive a fourth rail-mounted gantry in 2020 UTA chooses area manager for western and southern Europe China Cargo Airlines to launch Indian maindeck destination Spanish ports: good results in first nine months of 2019 Heppner expands to Senegal Switzerland takes measures to promote modal shift Hapag-Lloyd enhances its Atlantic loop Partners achieve active pharma shipment record Thai Airways celebrates and expands "Curiosity of the Day" Bergé Gefco aims at 20% reduction of CO2 emissions Roland Etter elected managing director of Saspa A train that goes down in history Northport New Zealand opts for new equipment

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Exclusive: IATA faces legal backlash over 'dangerous' CASS irregularities Supply chain chaos as political conflict paralyses Bolivia Hapag-Lloyd 'profit before market share' strategy pays dividends HMM reports more losses in Q3, but cost-cutting efforts prove valuable Profits rise as Agility continues to forge ahead with digital development GST and tech start-ups are driving huge change in India's road freight sector Port of LA tariff study sends stern warnings on real impact of trade war

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Arista and ABS in ocean data agreement Athens-based Arista Shipping has reached an ocean data agreement with ABS. Arista's fleet and managed vessels will use processed data from the ABS Metocean Hindcast Data application to guide operational decision making. National Rivers Hall of Fame honors WCI, Debra Calhoun Waterways Council, Inc. and its Senior Vice President, Debra (Colbert) Calhoun, were honored November 7, 2019, with National Rivers Hall of Fame (NRHOF) Achievement Awards, during the 16th Annual Waterways Symposium in MetalCraft launches patrol boat for Mobile, Ala., police MetalCraft Marine recently launched what it calls "a serious patrol boat" for the Mobile, Ala., Police Department. The 34' Interceptor patrol has a large cabin with 6'10" headroom, and a large aft VIDEO: New Metal Shark pilot boats go to work in New Orleans Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new pilot boats to New Orleans-based Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, LLC (BCMT). Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at its Jeanerette, production Low lube oil levels led to near-grounding of Viking Sky The Accident Investigation Board of Norway has issued an interim report on the March 23, 2019 incident that saw 479 passengers evacuated by helicopter from Viking Ocean Cruises' Viking Sky when it West Coast demos generate strong interest in high-power diesel outboard Costa Mesa, Calif., based marine power specialist Boatswain's Locker, reports great feedback and high levels of interest following five weeks of on-water demonstrations of the Cox Powertrain CXO300 - the world's highest-powered VIDEO: Maintenance dredging goes autonomous and underwater Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects has unveiled a concept design for an Autonomous Underwater Maintenance Dredge (AUMD) at a conference in Trondheim, Norway. Developed by C-Job's Research and Development department, the AUMD has

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Misdeclared cargoes accounting for more container fires Current statistics show that a serious fire is occurring every 30 days, rather than every 60 days, says TT Club... Hong Kong - The gateway to mainland China and the rest of the world Located at the heart of Asia and close to the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong offers the maritime sector an... Hapag-Lloyd could return to yards next year A slowdown in orders and expected increase in scrapping should keep the supply side in equilibrium during the next two... Lack of confidence among exporters hitting air and ocean freight Exporters of maritime cargo face additional questions arising from IMO 2020 rules requiring shipping lines to cut sulphur emissions next... HMM's bulk shipping helps reduce losses South Korean carrier has again warned of risks brought by the worldwide geo-political uncertainties Epic Gas sees positive fundamentals in LPG sector The company made a loss of $2.9m in the third quarter of the year, which includes one-off costs of $3.2m... Viewpoint: A life of crime Those at sea have been warned never to trust their instruments implicitly, while they all, in theory, have alternative means... MOL Chemical Tankers in Ulsan port tank storage tie-up Ulsan is South Korea's main petrochemicals centre handling a wide range of chemicals, and is strategically located near top chemical... Daily Briefing Free to read: Global oil and LNG trades 'transformed' by moving supply and demand geography \| More work needed before... Russia key to global seaborne coal market By 2040, Russia is expected to overtake Indonesia as the biggest exporter of coal, as the Southeast Asian country's thermal... CSSC Shipping funds Golar FSRU conversion On delivery, the converted FSRU will serve a liquefied natural gas import terminal project in Croatia under a 10-year contract Hapag-Lloyd profit increases on higher freight rates Full-year earnings expected to be at upper end of guidance Fleet Management lauds value of relationships as it turns 25 Co-operation and partnership both between and across national boundaries in the company's global business have helped it achieve success AG&P invests in Kanfer Shipping to boost LNG access Kanfer Shipping brings on board the capability to break-bulk LNG affordably, filling a critical gap in the LNG supply chain... Yang Ming losses widen on weak cargo demand Company saw T$1.4bn losses from not exercising the buy options for certain vessels that it sold and leased back earlier

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Abu Dhabi Ports to link with India's digital freight portal Danny Wan named executive director at Port of Oakland Landmark judgment puts ILWU on its heels Virginia unveils plan to reverse falling export volumes Hapag-Lloyd targets profitability as volume slips NY-NJ enters big-ship era in stride with energized leadership

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Global Ship Lease sets note sale at $27.5m Global Ship Lease (GSL) is offering $27.5m in senior unsecured notes at 8% as a means to pay off some debt maturing in 2022. The Ian Webber-led boxship owner said the notes will mature at the end of 2024 and will be payable in arrears on the last days of February, May, August and November of each year, starting 29 February 2020 and at maturity. GSL intends to use the offer's net proceeds to repa EuroDry expects 'profitable' fourth quarter EuroDry is looking to land on the black side of the ledger at the close of the present quarter, barring anymore dry-dockings through year's end. The Aristides Pittas-led owner of seven dry bulk carriers reported a $0.79m net loss attributable to common shareholders versus a $1.42m profit during the same period in 2018. That translated into an adjusted loss per share of $0.26 versus $0.62 earning American Club takes 'member-specific' approach to P&I rates P&I mutual will also make a supplementary call on members for previous policy years Teekay LNG shares rise on 'highest ever' quarterly results Company is 'unmatched' within LNG sector, according to an analyst. Teekay Tankers axes dividends, could sell ships in hunt for cash Teekay Tankers won't be issuing any more dividends and might look to sell ships in an effort to shed debt. The New York-traded shipowner's chief executive Kevin Mackay said the company had borrowed earlier in the year on sale and leaseback transactions in order to shore up liquidity in a weak market. Teekay Tankers sees strong rates; plans share reverse split With the tanker market improving, h Diamond S has 'never seen rates like this' as 2020 optimism hots up Analysts have raised price targets for the New York-listed tanker company, which is riding a wave of rising rates. Pyxis Tankers third quarter loss comes in less than $1m Pyxis Tankers finished the third quarter just barely in the red, and the company doesn't expect to be there much longer. The New York-traded product tanker owner reported Thursday a $800,000 loss for the three months ending 30 September versus a $4.1m loss for the same period last year. Pyxis Tankers stays in the red during 'choppy' second quarter Revenues declined slightly year-over-year from Diana Shipping kamsarmax stays on charter to Cargill for another year The bulker has been extended at a rate that is around 21% lower than in the initial period. Sinopec plotting 100-barge fleet for LSFO supply Chinese refiner said to be gearing up for IMO 2020 with big newbuilding plans Hermitage Offshore racks up another loss Costs still outstripping revenue for Scorpio-backed OSV owner Seaspan snaps up boxship fleet for $380m US-listed group approaches 1m teu with deal for neo-panamaxes Lauritzen Bulkers hires new head of global operations Lauritzen Bulkers has poached its new head of global operations from one of its rivals, Norden. Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio Mette Stenild Gron will join the company from 1 January 2020 and will be based from Lauritzen's head office in Copenhagen. Niels Josefsen, chief executive of Lauritzen Bulkers, said Gron's "proven, hands-on capabilities" will be a goo Design for unmanned submarine dredger revealed A Dutch ship designer has unveiled a prototype for an autonomous underwater maintenance dredger (AUMD). C-Job Naval Architects said the unique blueprint is aimed at maintenance work in ports. "The team took advantage of the opportunities and out-of-the-box solutions autonomous vessels provide such as completely submerging a dredging vessel," it added. Dark bridge: NYK completes world's first au KSS Line linked to another VLGC at Hyundai Heavy Fourth ship in series ordered by South Korean owner, brokers say Low-profile oil broker emerges behind Ridgebury and Novellas Union tanker buys Murtaza Lakhani-controlled Mercantile & Maritime Trading snaps up former Ridgebury VLs and other tankers DSME falls back to a huge loss after drillship cancellation The ship is likely to be the unit cancelled by John Fredriksen's Northern Drilling last month. Yang Ming takes $45m hit after returning chartered ships Taiwanese container line bites bullet by scrapping charters for expensive vessels Seven Seas Carriers buys another Japanese-built supramax as values slide Norwegian bulker company Seven Seas Carriers has boosted its fleet with another Japanese-built supramax amid declining prices for ships of this type. Shipbrokers said the Bergen-based shipowner has purchased the 51,000-dwt Golden Island (built 2012) for $12.5m in a deal that involves co-investors. The ship was previously in the fleet of Shikishima Kisen of Japan. Seven Seas CEO Christian Sundt Hapag-Lloyd ups earnings as rates rise in the third quarter German container line comes through tariff wars with better returns Zeaborn seeks to bring 250 ships under technical management Bremen-based shipmanager to target Germany's small and medium-size fleets in consolidation move New VLCCs help HMM to 'remarkable' loss reduction Bulk division boosts South Korean owner but it remains in the red Jitters over Chinese control stall Belt and Road in East Africa Tanzania sees neighbour Kenya struggling to repay Chinese debt, and is reluctant to follow suit Epic Gas expects higher scrapping as IMO 2020 looms LPG carrier company well-positioned as veteran vessels set for exit door Metrostar Management taps Chinese yard for suezmaxes Angelopoulos-led outfit set to make debut in tanker segment after a decade Navigator breaks new ground with Asian gas shipments US-listed owner says it has carried first ethane to China on middle-sized carrier, plus butane to India Cosco tanker outfit makes first move for VLCC fuelled by LNG Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation upgrades one of four pre-ordered VLCCs at DSIC to run on LNG Merger lays wager on resurgence in demand for scrubbers Clean Marine and FMSI merger puts new outfit in pole position for post-IMO 2020 order boom Taiwan Navigation books double Japanese bulker order Taipei-based shipowner returns to one of its favoured yards for replacement tonnage 'Deal of the year' as Hahn & Co locks VLCC into $86.5m charter Newly purchased newbuilding set to earn handsomely in five-year hire AG&P takes equity stake in Norway's Kanfer Shipping Philippine company says tie-up will make LNG more accessible and commercially viable Teekay LNG Partners to lift annual dividend by 32% Gas carrier owner and operator has also offloaded its last tanker and is now a gas carrier pure play Eastern Pacific Shipping scores charters for large gas carriers Eastern Pacific Shipping is about to conclude one-year time charters for all three large gas carriers purchased by the company in August from Neu Gas Shipping of Germany. The fixtures may not come as a surprise, given that LPG carriers of this size represent a segment that is traditionally term charter-focused, and Idan Ofer-controlled Eastern Pacific is a period player in the gas sector. Easte Teekay Tankers sees strong rates; plans share reverse split Aframax tanker specialist to cull existing dividend policy to focus on deleveraging Tsuneishi Shipbuilding develops Wide Kamsarmax bulker New bulker has larger capacity and is more fuel efficient

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
US senators introduce 'Women in Trucking' bill Legislation would require FMCSA to step up efforts supporting women Decline in U.S. rail volumes persists U.S. rail volumes have been trending lower all year. Freightos: Demystifying freight pricing promises benefits for all Freightos, the world's largest freight marketplace, sees transparent pricing of international freight benefiting shippers and forwarders alike. Seven innovators take top honors for FreightWaves LIVE demos Over 50 of today's most innovative and disruptive companies in the logistics industry stepped on stage during FreightWaves LIVE Chicago to present live product demos. Bloomberg analyst discusses trucking, China and Trump at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago (with video) Trucking, tariffs and global trade issues were part of a conversation with Lee Klaskow at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago Nov. 13. Klaskow, a Bloomberg Intelligence... Peak season still in question Mixed economic data and lower volumes prompt no movement in this week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index. Port of Oakland names Danny Wan executive director Danny Wan, just named executive director of the Port of Oakland says the agency needs to plan ahead for the possibility that the economy may... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/14 Lack of volatility on Wednesday keeps the Trucking Freight Futures markets generally flat. Commentary: Hiding in plain sight - railroad KPIs suggest continuing weakness Jim Blaze writes about the North American railroads KPIs, and what the railroads need to do to increase railcar use, revenue and shipper loyalty. Joe Biden wants to launch low-carbon transportation strategy Proposal is part of $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan Walmart Canada, DLT Labs launch blockchain-based freight tracking and payment solution Walmart Canada will use DLT Labs blockchain-based Asset Track solution to better track freight and speed payment with its third-party carriers in Canada. Blockchain conversations need to focus on value to get C-suite buy-in To increase development and deployment of real-world blockchain projects, the conversation needs to shift towards the value blockchain can provide rather than the technology itself,... Tariffs turn customs brokers into 'heroes' for importers The ongoing U.S.-China trade war has illuminated the value that these intermediaries bring to properly classifying, clearing and paying duties on Chinese goods entering the... More Northeast snow, soggy in the South Minor delays in freight movement possible due to lake-effect snow, showers and thunderstorms, slick roads. Today's Pickup: Daimler is laying off over 1,000 workers to save money amidst auto sector slowdown Daimler is cutting jobs citing global economic slowdown and emissions fine; German economic growth exceeds expectations; U.S.-China limited trade deal is still unsigned. Veterans Day 2019 Snowfall Records A look at Veterans Day record setting snowfall across U.S. cities. USPS' parcel dilemma reflected in flat 2019 volumes USPS sees fiscal 2019 shipping volumes stagnate as it posts massive net loss for year TrinityRail gets new chief commercial officer Gregg Mitchell promoted to new role after serving as chairman for Trinity's highway products and logistics group. Walmart reports sales growth, increases outlook The world's largest retailer, Walmart, reports quarterly results ahead of expectations and raises its earnings outlook for fiscal 2020. Commentary: Fighting food waste by mapping food supply chains Brian Aoaeh writes about ongoing efforts to fight food waste by improving food supply chains. Digitalizing roadside assistance is the need of the times Digitalizing roadside assistance will help customers get quicker service, while service providers and garages/repair shops can track progress in real-time to ensure high customer satisfaction. Truckstop.com explores innovative technologies; announces Book It Now Truckstop.com CEO dives into Book It Now and how the company plans to reduce friction between brokers and carriers. SmartDrive video insights: Change management and change leadership aren't the same thing This is the final installment in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves... Tech focus keeps Prologis Ventures atop logistics real estate trends Real estate is benefiting from the growth of e-commerce, where the supply chain is evolving from a cost center to a revenue generator. Customer-centered startups attract Maersk Growth fund's attention Sune Stilling, head of Growth for Maersk, right, said the investment fund is focused on companies that keep the customer - not a billion-dollar valuation... Author details Memphis native Harrison's rise to pinnacle of railroad industry (with video) Hunter Harrison's timing was perfect for someone breaking into the rail transport industry, bestselling author Howard Green, who penned "Railroader: The Unfiltered Genius and Controversy... New Jersey next to debate limits on trucking's use of owner-operators New Jersey is the newest battleground for motor carriers that use owner-operators, as the state Senate takes up legislation aimed at limiting what workers can... Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profits surge on higher freight rates CEO tells FreightWaves the U.S.-China trade war has transformed the trans-Pacific trade and customers are receptive to paying IMO 2020 bills. South African Airways plans to restructure, cut jobs; unions may strike Loss-making flag carrier plagued by high operating costs, fuel prices, currency exchange and older fleet.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Oil tanker operator Torm to install 44 scrubbers as IMO 2020 looms First volumes of 0.5% sulfur fuels have been delivered and tested onboard, company says. Crude settles lower following rise in crude stocks, output EIA reported a higher-than-expected rise in US crude inventories and production. FEATURE: Methanol industry seeks slice of bunker demand on emission cuts Methanol barge prices at Rotterdam have been $228/mt lower than 0.5% sulfur marine fuel barges over the past month. Malaysia's Petronas taps new markets amid paradigm shift in Asian LNG "India is one of our target markets," Ezhar said. Strong winds stop vessel movement along Chinese coast: port agents "Every port's rules are different. Discharging of cargoes such as coal and iron ore are still ongoing," a source said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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