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August 16, 2019

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Nansha doubles number of sailings to Rotterdam as PRD pivot port HMM narrows Q2 loss 76pc to US$93 million as revenues rise 12.8pc US delays imposing tariffs on certain imported goods until December 15 Oakland lifts record 90,598 TEU of imports in July as exports rise 10pc Huawei to build 'irony army' in restructuring drive to survive US sanctions Portuguese government okays expansion of Port of Sines' Terminal XXI China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked from market Montreal wins US$14 million in federal funding to ease truck congestion 3 robberies against ships in Indonesia, Malaysia August 6-12: ReCAAP Best Transportation tests Port of NY-NJ's first electric truck for containers US lawmaker drafts bill to attract and train more women truck drivers HAFFA warns Hong Kong airport disruption hurts cargo hub reputation Fraport H1 profit up 17pc to US$184.2 million as revenue rises 5.2pc Global air cargo demand falls 4.8pc in June for 8th straight month: IATA Forwarders trade air cargo derivates to counter volatility in spot market

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Growth outlook for global container throughput revised MoS lists key achievements of July 2019 Panamax rates seen rising supported by strong demand for coal import from India RCL records net profit & increased lifting in Q2 2019 Fumigation requirements to Australia & New Zealand Govt mulls reimbursement of various imposts on exports & relaxed lending norms to improve credit flow Latest edition of AEO Compendium published MALA 2019, the 10th edition, set to be a grand affair on Sept. 20 in Mumbai

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Grand new era in Guadeloupe Pallet network delivers a mountain range of pallets Haulier continues to expand its fleet Evergreen jacks up its profit Gebrüder Weiss offers truck parking spaces C.H. Robinson names Mike Zechmeister as CFO Silk Way Airlines USA appoints exclusive GSA LLamasoft lands JD Logistics supply chain deal Take-over enhances product portfolio Boxes keep flowing into Los Angeles Fadi Nahas appointed VP at Silk Way Airlines USA Hyderabad attracts Spicejet's freighter Oiling up for business in Oman New rail service between Lithuania and Ukraine "Curiosity of the Day" Richard Juergens moves from Oman to USA STS and RTG make hay while the sun shines Air Asia invests in e-commerce venture

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AUGUST 15, 2019
HMM to axe AEX and move towards early THE Alliance partnership Maersk reports a 'quarter of solid progress' as profits rise Deliveroo quits German food delivery market to seek 'opportunities elsewhere' HKIA gets injunction to stop protesters obstructing operations States seek to overturn directive on freight train crew size Supply chain radar: Feeling upbeat about Yang Ming, right? Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk enters 'new phase' but still hauling its old baggage

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Shell Ventures takes a stake in Corvus Energy Corvus Energy reports that it has finalized an investment deal with Shell Ventures. The investment is a step towards Shell's ambition to decrease the carbon footprint of the energy products it sells Yangzijiang Chairman absent "assisting in confidential PRC investigation" Shares in Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd fell 17.3% on the Singapore stock exchange today after the company revealed in a filing that its Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder Ren Yuanlin Neste to launch IMO 2020 compliant fuel Finnish oil refiner Neste says that it is to start offering a new IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. Neste Marine 0.5, containing 0.5% sulfur, will be introduced to the market during fourth quarter Coast Guard proposes requirement changes to PIC of fuel transfers The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to amend the requirements regulating personnel permitted to serve as a person in charge (PIC) of fuel oil transfers on an inspected vessel by adding the Digital tank gauging helps address BWTS approvals under IMO convention amendments New amendments to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are due to come into force in October this year. Compliance with the BWM convention requires that water treatment systems be fitted to Carnival is first cruise line to receive Blue Angel award Carnival Corporation & plc., the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced that AIDAnova from its popular German brand AIDACruises is the first-ever cruise ship to be awarded the prestigious Blue Angel Port of Everett Commission names its first female CEO in 100-year history The Port of Everett (Wash.) Commission on August 13 voted 3-0 to approve a contract naming the port's Deputy Executive Director Lisa Lefeber the next CEO, effectiveOctober 16. Lefeber is the first Port of Hamburg sees strong growth in first half of 2019 Germany's largest universal port remains on a growth course, achieving a distinct 4.1% advance to 69.4 million tons in seaborne cargo handling in the first half of 2019. Especially good growth trend

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Torm expects tanker boost to come within weeks The company's exposure to the Middle East is limited to about 12%, in line with clean petroleum product trades through... Gibraltar orders release of Iranian tanker UPDATED: Court rules that Grace 1 tanker seized last month is free to leave, however no movement on detention of... Neste introduces IMO-compliant low-sulphur fuel The Finnish refiner will begin supplying the residual marine fuel oil 0.5% fuel during the fourth quarter of 2019 Maersk chief says trade war threatens global growth Consumer spending and changing trade patterns are protecting Maersk from the full impact of the trade war, but recession threats... Norden feels the heat from Trump's trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020 The company has signed two long-term charters for the transportation of wood pellets and coal OSV firms buoyed by Middle East business The oversupply situation within the OSV sector continues to pose challenges for service providers as charter rates remain depressed amid... DBS backs Yangzijiang despite sell-off DBS analyst Pei Hwa Ho argues Yangzijiang's share plunge appears 'overdone', considering the company's solid fundamentals Golden Ocean sees 'dramatic' recovery in dry bulk rates Golden Ocean has exercised options for four more scrubbers, taking the total to 23 on its capesize vessels Daily Briefing Shipping and Brexit: Johnson's prosecco politics lacks sparkle \| Epic urges LPG discipline, Capital orders LNG \| Yard outlook toughens... Nam Cheong returns to profit on chartering income Nam Cheong jumped into the chartering market, expanding its fleet to 34 vessels at the end of June and achieved... Viewpoint: The happy seafarer A new index measuring the happiness of seafarers is a welcome innovation, even if happiness is a relative yardstick Maersk boosts bottom line with improved unit costs Carrier warns that trade tensions and macro-economic conditions could see volumes grow at the lower end of expectations this year Soyabean trade weakness persists Clarksons expects no growth this year in soyabean trade, with a 4% rise predicted in 2020 Thoresen Thai posts lower second-quarter profit The company expects the Baltic Dry Index to continue its upward trend for the remaining quarters of the year Finalists announced for Lloyd's List Americas Awards Judges shortlist finalists from North and South America and the Caribbean for the Lloyd's List Americas Awards and Future Fuels... Managing the broad scope of war risk War risks can range across several different covers and both shipowners and underwriters need to ensure they are not unwittingly...

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AUGUST 15, 2019
LA-LB terminals expect smooth sailing for peak-season cargo Decarbonization pressures driving drastic changes in container shipping Private JNPT terminals resist incentives for Chabahar calls US truckload rates remain depressed this summer New Maersk booking reliability product making inroads Mallory Alexander building project cargo unit Maersk boosts profits, warns of tariffs slowing trade

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Gibraltar trumpets Grace 1 detention as sanctions enforcement The arrest was "the most successful implementation" of EU sanctions, Gibraltar's Picardo said Eagle Bulk moves European office to Copenhagen Eagle Bulk Shipping has moved its European office from Hamburg to Copenhagen to take advantage of the city's focus on maritime. Mathias Groenvald, a shipping executive, will lead the new location. "Given its significant concentration of drybulk activity, we believe that Copenhagen is the ideal location for our European commercial operations," chief executive Gary Vogel said in a statement. Eagl Grace 1 release fuels hope for Stena Bulk The release of the Grace 1 is fueling hope the UK-flagged Stena Impero will soon be freed. The 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) was seized 19 July by Iran, in suspected retaliation for the UK arresting the 300,000-dwt Grace 1 (built 1997) in Gibraltar 4 July. The Grace 1 was freed by a Gibraltar court Thursday. US bids to arrest Grace 1 amid continued Iran tension Stena Bulk lobbies govern Huangpu Wenchong dives into gas sector with TSM order Second newbuilding contract for Chinese owner this year Hansa Tankers chem-tank pool swells with 10-ship boost Company has added 10 chemical tankers, all fitted with scrubbers, from Songa and TRF Baltic Exchange Dry Index hits 2000 twice in one month The dry bulk meter hit 2011 on 16 July, marking the first return to that level since December 2013. Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter The Swedish tanker owner is looking ahead to a stronger market and has rejigged its contract coverage. Chembulk Tankers takes ship to court with arrest order An arrest warrant has been issued for an Interunity Management-controlled ship in a charter dispute with Chembulk Tankers. Connecticut company Chembulk filed a $2m lawsuit last week in a federal court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, looking to arrest the 26,198-dwt Chem Ranger (built 2010). In addition to targeting the ship, the lawsuit focuses on registered owner Lantern Maritime as the defendant. O Maersk Line ramps up charters ahead of 2020 But chief executive Soren Skou sees slowing down ships and fine-tuning its network figure key to reducing fuel bill. JL Mowinckels Rederi sells last fully owned ship Norwegian company says it has no plans to exit shipowning as it eyes tanker and bulker investments Arkon touts cost savings of LNG as fuel for boxships German outfit touts savings of LNG as fuel, but calls for subsidies to cover further conversion costs of $9.4m per ship Baltic Exchange looks to expand number of LNG panellists Big turnout for first engagement meetings with industry in London and Singapore New Fortress Energy eyes FSRU for next Angola job Wes Edens-led company expects to put its Puerto Rico import project into operation by year-end Fujian Ocean affiliate takes ING to court in OW fallout Zheng Yao Shipping Group seeks $1m after its ship was arrested and held up in 2016 HMM culls standalone small-ship Asia-Europe loop Decision comes ahead of South Korean owner's plan to join THE Alliance Neste to offer 2020 compliant fuel in fourth quarter Refiner has yet to reveal supply points and technical specifications Oaktree's dry bulk buys reflect 'patience' with shipping Shipping's largest private equity investor has built stakes in Eagle Bulk Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers while staying the course in product and chemical tonnage Torm seals sale and leaseback deals for six vessels The owner had a profitable second quarter, despite refineries undergoing an unusually long period of maintenance. Tightening boxship market benefits owners of smaller tonnage Rally for bigger containerships is beginning to filter down to sub-panamax arena Gibraltar court allows release of Grace 1 The Grace 1 will sail, despite US objections LNG market braces for fallout from Qatari LNG ship play Qatar's huge LNG shipping requirement is already unsettling a largely upbeat sector after the Middle East Gulf state unveiled the extent of its ambitions in the first quarter of this year. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge Those following the business said there are rumours spinning around about the likely extent, type and timing of the upcoming orders, which are adding som Okeanis Eco Tankers slides into the red in weak market Company fleet growth ratchets up with fourth VLCC newbuilding delivery as suezmax go in for scrubber-fitting Golden Ocean swells dividend despite loss on derivatives bet John Fredriksen-backed shipowner quadruples payout to shareholders as earnings beat expectations AP Moller-Maersk profit beats forecasts as freight rates rise Profit beats expectations but 'considerable uncertainties' lay ahead Sinokor sale of boxship trio for scrapping collapses Cash buyer declines request to extend after seller misses cancelling date APL sells third German-built boxship for recycling APL Singapore arrives at Alang anchorage for beaching in next few days Qatar makes first call on owners for its huge haul of LNG carriers Middle Eastern gas-producing giant Qatargas sets out a schedule for what ranks as one of the world's largest newbuilding projects Eastern Pacific enters large size segment with Neu Gas trio Purchase gives Singapore-based group larger LPG tonnage Epic Gas seeks to avoid expensive steel trap in recovering market Charles Maltby keeps expansion in mind but profit tops his wish list Yangzijiang Shipbuilding resumes trading on SGX Investors dump shares as the Dow plummets and the yard's chairman takes leave. NYK's OLIVE looks to improve work-lifestyle balance Japanese owner invites employee's kids into Tokyo HQ in bid to change long-held working behaviour Waterfront says methanol is proven, future-proof fuel Canadian tanker owner poised to receive world's eighth and ninth methanol-fuelled ships AVIC Maritime sees profit slide on weak newbuilding market Marine and offshore solution provider completes AVIC Zhenjiang Shipyard disposal Yang Ming slashes the red ink in the second quarter Fleet optimization helps improve finances, but Taiwan owner says supply is set to outpace demand Hyundai Merchant Marine trims Q2 losses South Korea's largest shipowner sees improved second quarter, but warns of difficulties ahead

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Vancouver's record mid-year report can't hide trade turbulence Canada's largest port saw increases in tonnage and containers during the first half of 2019, but individual cargo types painted a more complicated picture. Navistar cuts medium-duty truck production in Ohio Navistar is the first to slow production lines for new trucks. It is targeting medium-duty units because inventories are up 30 percent year over year. Driver productivity and freight capacity in hours of service spotlight Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies. Cass predicts economic contraction after eighth consecutive month of shipping declines The July Cass Information Systems Inc. Freight Shipments Index sounded dire warnings for an economic contraction following the eighth consecutive month of negative year-over-year numbers. International competition and trade uncertainty weigh on U.S. rail volumes for grain Competition from other grain-producing countries weigh on U.S. grain exports - and on U.S. rail volumes for grain. Sehestedt joins FreightWaves as vice president of Association and University Development Will Sehestedt will focus on building relationships on behalf of FreightWaves with associations and universities. Walmart spurs optimism with strong second quarter earnings As the world's largest retailer, the company is often seen as a bellwether for the overall retail landscape. UPS buys stake in self-driving outfit TuSimple It is the first time a transportation and logistics provider has invested in an autonomous trucking company. Trucker's dash-cam video gets driver fired Canadian Larry Ash welcomes carrier's dismissal of fellow trucker he recorded making a dangerous pass in British Columbia. Avianca sees another loss during restructuring Avianca continues to dispose of aircraft during its financial restructuring. Six drone delivery use cases and lessons for companies to use Drones may be one of the key answers to last-mile delivery. Read about how drones are being used around the world. IMO 2020 could spark more shipping tie-ups with fuel sellers Golden Ocean could be a trendsetter, buying a stake in a marine-fuel operation to offset IMO 2020 price and availability risks. North American rail volumes continue downward trend Year-to-date North American rail volumes fell 2.3 percent last week. But what about for the rest of the year? Mixed signs from the economy as sales climb, industrial output declines Retail remains a rare source of strength in the economy while manufacturing struggles There's an app for that: Providing driver value alongside freight visibility Introducing an app-based visibility solution could be the answer to shoddy tracking updates. More sizzle in the Southwest, severe storms in Plains (forecast video) Temperatures cracking 115° out west, storms and flooding elsewhere. Don Daseke steps down as company's restructuring continues Don Daseke steps down as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer as the restructuring continues. U.K.'s Aspray Transport shutting doors after defaulting on £1.9 million debt The jobs of 449 workers are at stake as Aspray Transport closes down on August 16, after reeling under insurmountable debt and a worsening Brexit... Maersk: Impact from US-China trade spat 'quite manageable' The CEO of Maersk says the impact from the U.S.-China tariffs and trade tensions on global trade has been quite manageable." Port Report: East Coast notches first-half growth for box imports West Coast sees slower import volumes as service changes and market downturn take toll. Today's Pickup: Workers are more concerned of people replacing them than robots Workers scared of people replacing them than robots; oil markets face nightmarish scenario; German economy is slumping Mexican officials: wait times at Otay Mesa Port of Entry up to five hours Truck wait times on the Mexican side of the Otay Mesa port of entry have jumped as the inspection process lengthens, leaving trucks backed up... Truck drivers generally pan proposed revisions to hours-of-service rules Reaction is mixed among stakeholders to hours-of-service rule changes proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Box-ship giant Maersk reports huge rise in second quarter profit Earlier today in Europe, Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk (NASDAQ: Maersk A; NASDAQ: Maersk B) reported a massive increase in second quarter profit and earnings... Electric marine craft will revolutionize coastal operations but not long-haul shipping News of a Japanese electric-powered oil tanker set green-hearts fluttering around the world. Electric marine craft will likely be a big thing in coastal markets...

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Oil slide extends amid trade war concerns, stronger dollar Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid a stronger US dollar and lingering macroeconomic growth concerns. Ecuador bunkers supply tight, prices see pressure from refinery maintenance Availability of spot IFO 380 volumes has been talked tight in Ecuador this week amid unplanned refinery maintenance. IMO 2020 preparations and its impacts on US exports Ahead of IMO 2020, shipowners are increasingly taking ships off the water for scrubber installations. US moves to seize Iranian oil tanker held in Gibraltar Logistics giant Maersk reports 7.5% drop in fuel use on efficiency gains The company's Ocean division consumed a total of 2.777 million mt of bunker fuel in Q2, down from 3.002 million mt a year earlier. Finnish refiner Neste launches 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Finnish refiner Neste is launching its own brand of 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel. Denmark's Torm sees IMO 2020 boosting product tankers Danish refined oil products tanker group Torm said Thursday it was well positioned to take advantage of IMO 2020. External: Global Risk Management Kinder Morgan bulks up Houston Ship Channel refined product and NGL facilities Kinder Morgan's Pasadena facility will get the lion's share of the announced project spending. Chinese oil traders shun US crude as trade row deepens Chinese buyers were unsure if Beijing would still back purchase commitments amid this fracas. First Europe-bound WTI cargo in Platts MOC sets sail from USGC The ship is currently about 200 miles north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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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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