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September 16, 2019

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LA port shatters records again while Long Beach continues slide Evergreen orders ten 23,000-TEU ships from 3 yards for US$1.6 billion 75pc of AmChamers think US tariffs unwise - up from 69pc in '18 OOCL notes 2 cancellations of round trip transpacific sailings Seaspan buys 9,600-TEU ship and charters it out to ONE Kerry flies 2 sealions from UK to theme park on Hainan Island HK may be weak link for US technology, say Democrat and GOP senators Backlash risks Xi's Belt and Road costing US$800 billion: study Major shipping lobbies resigned to IMO 2020, but plead for fuel availability Eco concerns rise as US Navy disbands Climate Change Task Force China's swine flu loss is South America's gain as beef export volumes soar CMA CGM levies US$386 THC per reefer box at Vladivostok, Dutch ports Automaker Chery unveils new model at the China-Arab Summit SF Airlines adds second Bangladesh run from Changsha to Dacca Heathrow cargo volumes drop 10pc in August to 126,864 tonnes Saudia Cargo ups freighter flight frequency to Europe, US, Africa Convair CV-440 cargo aircraft crash in Ohio kills 2 people on board Yuan's depreciation appears to be pushing up price of Bitcoin

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Flexibility seen as key in shipping transitioning to lower carbon future Hapag-Lloyd launches new Region South Europe Hermeneutic breadth of 'Letter of Indemnity' for 'Release of Cargo' without OBL Ravi Shankar Prasad launches maritime communication services in India Port of Salalah achieves highest productivity Prime Minister inaugurates Sahibganj riverine multimodal terminal Commercial vehicle makers continue to plan production halts at factories GreenBase signs industrial & warehousing deal with Vestas India Gujarat again tops logistics index chart New MMTG Bill to be presented for Cabinet approval soon Railways announces freight incentives Govt fixes minimum export price for onions Majority of key export sectors show negative growth in Aug. New export incentive scheme & other measures announced Allcargo Logistics carries out Dadar beach clean-up drive in Mumbai for a cleaner & sustainable environment Major operation against fraudulent IGST refund claims MALA 2019 on Sept. 20 to see industry stalwarts present their perspectives Vestiges of licence raj must go

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Another US short-line railroad changes owner Red Hawk appoints logistics specialist Jumbo Transport adds third hub in Denmark UK's newest inland port excels in its first year Port of Long Beach enjoys a busy August 2019 Korean Air adjusts Asian Pacific frequencies Kazakhstan unlocks TIR's potential to combat illicit trade ACS builds on growing Spanish market New CFO for Ceva and CMA CGM Calling at the port of Corpus Christi for the first time Logistics for sweets Via Trans-Siberian from Japan to Europe in just 11 days "Curiosity of the Day" Erich Staake enters the logistics hall of fame Ryder opens largest facility in Texas Baltic Exchange introduces cost tracking tool Improved conditions for perishables at Toronto airport

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Spot rates in freefall, carriers now mull blanking voyages without notice 'No break up of DP-DHL', says US chief - 'strength comes from unity' Human rights abuse alert as China's Xinjiang supply chain links expand Strong first half for Port Klang's Westports, but can it win back traffic from Singapore? Forwarders aim for 'customer experience', but shippers want lower prices Takeover bid looming for Eddie Stobart Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Houston Ship Channel protestors switch ropes for handcuffs The Coast Guard reopened the Houston Ship Channel today after a protest demonstration near Baytown, Texas, had closed it. The closure on began Thursday morning after Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received notification that WISTA USA opens Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association USA (WISTA USA) opened its eleventh chapter - Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter - and welcomed its 700th member earlier this year. The chapter will

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
From the News Desk: 2050 is the new 2020 - an overview of London International Shipping Week London International Shipping Week was dominated by discussions about the acceleration in the climate change agenda and how the shipping... Men must work on shipping's diversity push, BIMCO boss warns BIMCO president Sadan Kaptanoglu and a panel of industry figures in London discussed how the industry can move from diversity... Shipping's future lies beyond Brexit and beyond shipping The agenda during London International Shipping Week made clear that the generational shift required to survive the disruptive headwinds blowing... UK maritime sector pledges 2050 GHG neutrality support Leading companies and associations set out to push the climate change agenda, while also calling for investment in new technologies Abandoned seafarers handed unpaid wages after three-year ordeal Four seafarers who worked on the abandoned Elite Way Marine Services-owned barge, which ended up languishing off the coast of... Market readies for ballast water challenges Ballast water treatment systems manufacturers claim the systems market is ready. But are shipowners? D'Amico says tanker demand hit by Middle East tensions Aside from increased demand ahead of IMO 2020, the company expects an expansion in US oil-product shipments to Asia and... The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 5 - Our key takeaways from the week The Lloyd's List team have squeezed into their finest formal attire, popped a cork and gathered round the microphone to... UK naval presence is making Gulf safe for shipping, says commander UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, remains... Maersk customers absorb IMO 2020 bunker surcharges Despite initial resistance from shipper groups, liner customers are coming to accept they will foot the bill for low-sulphur fuel Australia cracks down on shipping's 'slave labour' issue AMSA reiterated it had clear powers to ban ships for breaches of international maritime regulations and would not tolerate operators... Daily Briefing Scrubber corrosion repairs required less than six months after installation \| UK Flag shakes off 'Brexodus' with new vision to... Malaysia's LNG bunkering facilities ready by first quarter of 2020 Malaysia will capitalise on its position as one of the world's top suppliers of the super-chilled gas CMA CGM appoints Olivier Casanova as deputy financial chief His appointment comes after CMA CGM reported a net loss of $109m in April-June this year, despite a net profit... Port of Brunswick re-opens after cargo carrier incident 'We want to make sure we go at slow speeds, that there's no wake from the vessel that would shift...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
More trans-Pacific carriers to levy interim IMO surcharges in November Larger container lines squeezing intra-Asia carriers Saia expands as LTL truckers navigate softer market India pushes JNPT productivity ahead of trade rankings Contship expands La Spezia gateway to Central Europe

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
MPC and Ahkrenkiel join IMO 2020 enforcement group German owners lend weight to Trident Alliance's efforts to ensure low sulphur rules are obeyed. US Coast Guard searches for man menacing safety channel The US Coast Guard is searching for a man who, among other things, threatened to shoot down the agency's aircraft while claiming to be from the Russian government. According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, the threats were made by a man and over radio channel 22A, the maritime safety channel. Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier Hurricane Dorian shutters Florida po Sigtto pushes the cake out as it celebrates turning 40 Society's members past and present remember the past and look to a very different future Fire extinguished on tanker at Equinor terminal Norwegian facility partially evacuated after blaze in engine room of Dubai Harmony. LNG-fuelled ships risk becoming stranded in zero-carbon future LNG fuel's position as a long-term solution was questioned during London International Shipping Week, but owners have their eye on synthetic fuels. Eight more Clyde & Co partners leaving Two US insurance and cyber security teams going it alone, following UK departures. No new ships and no share buybacks, Ardmore to hold onto its cash The New York-traded Irish tanker owner intends to remain financially conservative Boluda's Kotug Smit takeover could increase cashflow 'volatility' But ratings agency Fitch says move will also boost diversification efforts. Star Bulk to leave seat vacant after director quits Greek bulker owner says Roger Schmitz departing after six years on board. Color Group eyes buybacks with new bond issue Norwegian ferry owner heading out on the road to drum up business for new debt sale. Toba snaps up Marlow boxship for Arkon charter Georgian manager renames JRS Capella to run between Turkey and Libya. Eletson LR2 first to dock at Grand Bahamas post Dorian Greek-owned tanker returns to complete work started before weather disruptions Trump's trade war and Vale dam to hit demand growth says Clarksons US-China 'trade war' and Vale dam impact has prompted revision, says UK shipbroker Australia bans bulker duo over wage arrears But third ship, Chinese-owned Xing Ning Hai, was released after MLC checks.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Lufthansa issues temporary ban after dangerous cargo found German air carrier set to lift ban by next week. FreightWaves oil report: a "new" refinery about to launch to help supply the East Coast A refinery in the Caribbean that was closed in 2012 is springing back to life, and it has a role in IMO 2020 compliance. Down Under Trucking: new truck sales in free fall In Australia this week: new truck sales this year in Australia are slumping when compared to last year; transport company PAGE buys Allalong to exploit... Living with uncertainty DB Schenker's head of Americas says uncertainty arising from events such as the U.S.-China tariff war means shippers will increasingly need to source from multiple... Pendulum continues to swing toward U.S. East Coast ports Data confirms that U.S. importers are increasingly opting to bring Asian cargoes into East Coast ports. Amazon shifts two freighters from Atlas Air to ATSG operation Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has transferred flying responsibility for two leased Boeing 767-300 freighters from Atlas Air Worldwide to Air Transport International, a charter airline owned... National freight volumes closing in on two month winning streak National outbound tender volumes and rejection rates support brewing optimism surrounding trucking market Canadian railways, government have big plans for Vancouver and Prince Rupert Millions in private and public funding are going toward the two western Canadian ports. UPS paying $8.4 million to settle overcharge claims U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules. TIA President expects growth in 3PL industry TIA President is excited to see what the future holds for the 3PL industry. Infrastructure destruction stymies logistics for Bahamas relief Hurricane Dorian's devastation of Grand Bahamas Island and the Abaco Islands is so widespread that logistics providers lack basic infrastructure to deliver relief supplies, leading... Rail authority proposes rules to make contesting rates easier The Surface Transportation Board has proposed two rules that could ease shippers' burdens when contesting rail rates. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/13 Market interest shifts West with potential ease in trade tensions. Golden Ray a tourist attraction The Port of Brunswick reopens to restricted traffic as the investigation into the capsizing of the car carrier continues. Dismissal sought for FedEx export control lawsuit The Justice Department has asked the express carrier's lawsuit to be dismissed, stating that it should be up to Congress and not the court to... Tropical cyclone eyeing Florida this weekend Wet weekend for parts of the southeastern U.S. thanks to what will likely become Tropical Storm Humberto. Precision railroading is OK so far, but there are lots of concerns: FTR panelists Pictured above, left to right: Glenn Smith, Wayne Farms; John Schmitter, KEP; Todd Tranausky, FTR) A shipper and a consultant talking about how precision railroading's... U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties "Aggressive" management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim. FMC's container availability 'interpretive' rule up for review The Federal Maritime Commission welcomes container shipping industry's comments on recommendations to bring clarity and fairness to the assessment of demurrage and detention fees. Fitch Ratings downgrades economic forecast The primary cause of the deteriorating outlook for the next 12 to 18 months is trade policy. Today's Pickup: New video game is about making it as a trucker Dutch-made Truck Driver promises a story-driven experience of building a career hauling freight. At Foodora, a new twist in battle over contract labor A union drive seeks worker protections in the gig economy.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Singapore residue stocks fall for 2nd consecutive week on firm HSFO demand Singapore's commercial stocks of residues slid 5.78% on the week, the second straight week of decline, owing to firm demand for high sulfur fuel oil cargoes, according to latest data released by Enterprise Singapore and trade sources. HSFO East-West swap hits new year to date high on tight supply Tight cargo supply in the Singapore region propelled the high sulfur fuel oil East-West front month swap to a new year-to-date high Friday, S&P Global Platts data showed. ARA fuel oil stocks edge lower, HSFO remains tight Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub, as measured by Insights Global, fell 1% to 1.264 million mt in the week to Wednesday, to be in line with 1.281 million mt a year ago. FUTURES 4: Crude edges lower as market digests demand downgrades, geopolitical scene Crude futures remained rangebound Friday as the market continued to digest news of recent demand downgrades and US foreign relations with China and Iran. Backwardation, physical premiums rise in GC HSFO on extreme tightness The US Gulf Coast HSFO physical and paper market ended a tumultuous week that broke all-time backwardation records. External: Global Risk Management SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 7% to 3.67 mil mt

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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