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December 19, 2019

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Hutchison Ports moves closer to acquiring APM Terminals Rotterdam Qingdao port hits 20m TEU container volume in 2019 Hard Brexit warning as EU likely to resist a free trade agreement APMT's Vado Gateway box terminal opens in Ligurian region of Italy Box ship owners rush to fit vessels with scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 APM's Moin Container Terminal handles 1m TEU in less than one year DB Schenker opens first solar-powered Dubai logistics centre Kerry Logistics bags 2 accolades at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards Cathay Pacific warns of slow start for cargo in 2020 GTR opens new US$5.6m airfreight hub at Kuala Lumpur Airport IATA launches audit certification to boost efficiencies in cargo processing

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
India enters a new era of ship recycling Shipping sector proposes $5 bn R&D programme to cut emissions WISTA Kolkata Chapter inaugurated Conference addresses skills gaps in ports & logistics sector 18 emerging economies for enhanced exports from India identified India well poised to attract investments that move out of China, says Piyush Goyal Japan will take the lead in getting India to sign RCEP agreement, says official

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Speedy sea-rail solution

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
Transpac volumes set for further decline, despite US-China trade pact 'We may have made a mistake', admits FedEx as Q2 'disappoints' Shipping unveils 10-year $5bn research and development plan to cut GHGs Amazon Air in surprise operational deal with Sun Country Airlines Atlanta cargo community system blazes a high-tech trail in the US Röhlig brings in K+N veteran Ludovic Jouval to lead contract logistics CMA CGM appoints Guilhem Isaac Georges its sustainability director *Supply chain radar: Dear FedEx, merry Xmas. Scrw you, love Amazon Supply chain radar: SAP S/4HANA - 'Ready or not... here I come'**

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
Federal prison for narco sub trio Three Columbian nationals seized in a dramatic June 18, 2019 Coast Guard take down of a narco sub (see video) were today sentenced to federal prison terms. U.S. District Judge Susan C. Norwegian start-up promotes autonomous electric mini-ferry services The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has spun off a new company called Zeabuz. The start-up aims to sell autonomous mobility services to coastal communities, based on ferries that will Tugboat captain's license suspended Coast Guard Sector Virginia took expedited action to suspend the Merchant Mariner Credential of a tugboat captain on Dec. 4 after it was determined that he was operating the vessel under the Kyle Buese named President of Campbell Transportation Pittsburgh, Pa., based Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., is promoting Kyle Buese to the role of President effective January 1, 2020. Buese, who has been the Executive Vice President of inland marine transportation Saga LNG takes delivery of first LNT A-BOX carrier Singapore-headquartered Saga LNG Shipping has taken delivery of the ABS-classed 45,000 cu.m Saga Dawn, the world's first LNG carrier to be fitted with the LNT A-BOX system, an innovative cargo containment system RIBCRAFT wins contract to supply U.S. Navy 11-meter RIBs Marblehead, Mass., based RIBCRAFT has been awarded a five-year indefinite quantity U.S. Navy contract to provide 11-meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats). The 11-meter RIBs will support explosive ordinance Shipowners to IMO: Fund GHG reduction R&D through $2 a tonne fuel levy Shipping associations representing more than 90% of the world fleet are calling for a $5 billion R&D program to be set up to find ways to eliminate CO2 emissions from shipping. The

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
Jera takes second Angelicoussis LNG carrier on 12-year charter New charter is set to start in the fourth quarter of 2021 after delivery of the 174,000 cu m vessel... The Interview: Mario Cordero The Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero says the Sino-US trade war has had an impact on his... LNG seaborne trade soars as crude tonne miles set to plunge 30% by 2050 High-sulphur fuel oil and marine gasoils are still going to provide 80% of energy for ship propulsion by 2030, illustrating... Switzerland heads to court over ABC tanker arrest Nigerian authorities accuse San Padre Pio of violating Nigerian territorial waters and smuggling diesel through ship-to-ship transfer of gasoil Freight growth undermined by falling trade-to-GDP ratio Slowing globalisation and increasing protectionist measures around the world have taken their toll on box shipping prospects Families of Sanchi victims file lawsuit in US against NITC The claim, which was filed with a Washington district court, extends to current and former Iranian politicians, according to the... South Korea frustrates OECD's efforts in new shipbuilding competition regime After the suspension of the proposal, Japan has made another proposal including cost analysis, which was agreed by the state... Capital Product Partners acquires boxship trio from Capital Maritime The tanker merger with Diamond S Shipping, that absorbed Capital Product's 25 tankers, left Capital Product Partners with a fleet of... CMA CGM appoints sustainability chief Guilhem Isaac Georges has been hired to head the newly formed Sustainable Development and Environment Department Yard Talk \| How to endure a lengthy winter? Shipbuilders have to bide their time before the next newbuilding boom driven by carbon-zero vessels arrives. Before that, they are... Britannia boosts Denmark presence Having a full branch office in Copenhagen is intended to enhance service delivery to members, while enabling the club to... Daily Briefing Free to read: Industry proposes mandatory $5bn decarbonisation research and development fund \| Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet \|... China's Binhai LNG terminal uses $500m AIIB loan A new receiving terminal in the Binhai district, estimated to cost $1.9bn, is expected to buffer China against gas shortfalls Philippines LNG project requests temporary suspension The permit to proceed with the Tanglawan LNG project was due to expire this month after already being extended once... US amends rules to allow sale of 0.5% sulphur marine fuel While IMO-compliant 0.5% fuel can now be sold and distributed under the rule change, EPA said 'the affected fuel may... Industry proposes mandatory $5bn decarbonisation R&D fund Shipping companies would have to pay $2 per tonne of fuel oil that their ships consume, probably for 10 to...

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
NJ legislators renew push to break up Waterfront Commission E-commerce evolution forcing change at FedEx JNPT rail pricing under Indian government review lens Cartel warning as EC gathers block exemption feedback Shipping coalition pitches $5 billion fund for fossil-free fuels Maersk: No-shows plummet on guaranteed bookings K+N: Greener ocean services don't always come at a premium Convoy throws down automation gauntlet to brokers

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
Military presence in Strait of Hormuz poised to grow Meanwhile, France has asked Germany to join its mission in the region Dorian LPG's advice for scrubber projects: prepare, communicate and be selective about yards A strong believer in scrubber technology, Dorian LPG spends three to five months preparing for each installation Seacon Shipping books up to eight bulkers at Huangpu Wenchong Expansion-minded Chinese player becomes first to order yard's latest design We recognise our role in perpetuating the climate crisis, and we're taking responsibility International Chamber of Shipping secretary general Guy Platten admits that shipping has been slow to respond to global warming Solstad Offshore wins breathing space from bondholders Norwegian owner gains backing for plan to suspend repayments until 31 March as it seeks refinancing deal Bouchard Transportation's future uncertain in wake of barge blast probe Court papers shed light on the company's ongoing issues since fatal explosion in 2017 Capital Product forges sale and leasebacks to grow fleet and refinance Shipowner also agrees to buy three large containerships Gunvor claims top LNG ship charterer prize for 2019 Independent trader has quadrupled delivered volumes in three years and remains positive on market growth Fredriksen's Seatankers Management forges period charter for bulker newbuilding Director says outfit will consider more deals if they make sense Hyundai Heavy scores $304m suezmax order from AET Malaysian-controlled tanker owner is also homing in on its next order tranche as it pursues Petrobras tender Maersk drawn back into $1.5bn Petrobras chartering probe Danish shipowner and two shipbrokers being investigated over deals carried out between 2002 and 2018, police and prosecutors say Scrubber-fitted VLCCs earn more than $100,000 a day Pre-holiday booking boosts sentiment and scrubber-fitted vessels take advantage of widening fuel price spread Shipbroker Braemar ACM dives into LNG freight futures Company says it will be offering execution services from the start of next week Bukser og Berging upgrades fleet with Olympic Subsea deal Norwegian owner sells one anchor-handler into Chile while snapping for more powerful unit Bunker fund must not act as a smokescreen from a carbon tax Shipowners' plan for $2 fuel levy may be well intentioned but is modest at best, and looks like a distraction from the central urgent issue. CMA CGM unveils new sustainability department after Maersk axe French liner operator hires Guilhem Isaac Georges to lead new unit days after rival eliminates its dedicated department Trafigura eyes secondhand tanker acquisitions amid bullish freight outlook The trading giant reckons strong market fundamentals could lead to healthy cash flows from tanker operations Contships snares more German tonnage in its move into feeders Nikolas Pateras-led feeder specialist builds up fleet of smaller German units JERA snaps up Maran Gas LNG ship in time-charter deal Trader expands its fleet with second Angelicoussis vessel as its free-on-board volumes grow Will Boris deliver for shipping, or be all mouth and no trousers? The Conservative Party has promised austerity is over, but it is unclear if UK shipping will benefit Idle boxship numbers hit three-year high Little hope that new US-China trade deal will boost sector in short term Japan blames South Korea for collapse of OECD yard talks Attempt to draw up a legally binding international agreement on shipbuilding has been suspended BW LNG FSRU to depart for Porto do Acu project in Brazil A BW LNG floating storage and regasification newbuilding for Gas Natural Acu's $2.2bn Porto do Acu LNG-to-power project in Brazil is set to leave Singapore at the end of this month. BW scoops FSRU job for Brazil's Port Acu plant Modification works have been completed on the 173,400-cbm BW Magna at Sembcorp Marine in Singapore. BW said the work had taken four months and included the installation LNG bunker tally mushrooms with up to 10 newbuildings expected at Dutch port The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel lists at least 22 ships on order, with enquiries hinting numbers are set to rise Greece's DEPA invites yard offers on LNGBV newbuilding sextet Ports of Piraeus and Limassol set to net a bunker vessel each as companies target eastern Mediterranean Petrobras and Oxygen Maritime tankers snapped up at auction Trading and scrap buyers prevail in Singaporean and Brazilian auctions Fincantieri seeks buyers as it closes down two Vard yards Italian shipbuilding group focusing work at three Norwegian sites as 200 workers face redundancy Nobu Su's mother has financial assets frozen again Court overturns suspension of freezing order after review of evidence Monjasa transition complete for game-changing IMO 2020 Group chief operating officer Svend Stendberg Molholt explains how forward planning was key to fuel switchover Monjasa showcases plans for IMO 2020 at bomb proof bunker port Danish company demonstrates how it has adapted to new low-sulphur rules at its UK hub of Portland Fearnley Securities restarts 'dividend machine' Hafnia with buy Analysts expect BW-owned product tanker owner to earn some serious money in "supercycle" next year NYK vehicle carrier to feel the breaker's burn Falling global car sales see yet another car carrier sold for recycling Vagn Sorensen takes off as new Scandlines chairman Aviation veteran assumes chairmanship of Baltic ferry player Shipowners back call for bunker tax and $5bn green fund Industry backs proposal for $2 per tonne levy on fuel to fund research and development into reducing shipping's carbon footprint

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
Dawn recedes still further in FedEx's 'night' FedEx on the ropes after awful fiscal q2 results, stock price plunge Drilling Deep: a big corporate writeoff in hydrocarbons; used trucks after Celadon A recent big corporate writedown in the oil and gas sector was a big deal. But in this week's Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston... US proposes rule to let states import some Canadian prescription drugs Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients. Harvest Partners acquires Lazer Spot as 'spotting' market matures The company has built a thriving business based on principle of not making truck drivers wait. California conference sounds alarm about sea level rise, storms California port officials and other speakers sounded the alarm about sea level rise and storm surge. Cass freight data declines again in November Cass freight data shows softness again in November. While shipment declines extend to a full year, the rate of the declines may be moderating. Chinese all-cargo carrier to start US operations in 2020 SF Airlines isn't from San Francisco. It's an all-cargo carrier from Shenzhen, China, and it's coming to a U.S. airport near you - near someone... Pennsylvania trucking owner slapped with 18-month sentence for tax fraud scheme This is the second time a Pennsylvania trucking company owner has been convicted of tax crimes. Stunning collapse as Daimler, BMW pull car-sharing service from North America The departure raises questions about legacy auto companies aiming to compete with new entrants in the mobility sector. Volvo sells Japanese UD Trucks unit to Isuzu Look for Volvo Trucks and Isuzu to start working together on electric and autonomous trucks next year. Commentary: Three ways startups are tackling food waste For many people around the world, celebrating the holidays involves sharing food with family and friends. As we approach the holidays to celebrate the end... Freight Futures daily curve: 12/18 Trade flow powers Philadelphia to Chicago Futures contract 6.6% higher on Tuesday. Commentary: The GlobalTranz "Mafia" - where are they now? Charley Dehoney writes about the founding of GlobalTranz and the companies that were begun by "alumni" of the "GlobalTranz Mafia." Pacific Northwest storm still on track, could delay holiday shipments (with forecast video) Christmas, other year-end holiday packages may arrive late as high-impact storm develops. Steel City freight leaders collaborate, promote Pittsburgh's freight power Michael Ceravolo and Jordan Reber believe collaboration and networking are key to strengthen community and relationships. Bain Capital to invest in Atlas Air's aircraft leasing unit Atlas Air World Wide Holdings has a lot of debt on its books, so its dry leasing arm Titan Aviation got an outside injection of... Shipping unveils blueprint for collecting future carbon tax As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection. Commentary: Railroad freight moves across a vertically integrated asset base Railroad market voice Jim Blaze writes about technological advances that are making railroads' capital expenditures on infrastructure more efficient. Department of Transportation initiates loan program for short lines: Railway Age The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects. Bulk carrier TransWood acquires Kane Transport Liquid and dry bulk carrier TransWood, Inc. announces the acquisition of Kane Transport and its fleet of more than 150 tractors. NY-NJ state of freight: better warehouses and roads needed How to best serve largest U.S. consumer market in dense, high-cost region is question for logistics industry. China-US trade truce is no trans-Pacific savior Hopes that last week's trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst. Capacity ratchets tighter, volumes steady into the holiday Markets from Los Angeles and Ontario to Yuma, Salt Lake City, and Minnesota have suddenly tightened as routing becomes directionally constrained. Commentary: Foreign trade zones are not "free trade zones" Darren Prokop writes about foreign trade zones and their impact on imports, exports and the economy. 8 key elements of supply chain digitization The digitization of the supply chain is no longer a future vision but rather an ongoing transformative event, and those that put off the adoption... Today's Pickup: Isuzu Motors to acquire Volvo's UD Trucks for $2.3 billion Isuzu buys Volvo's UD Trucks; U.S. industrial production climbs in November; DHL increases parcel delivery price in Germany. Starsky Robotics' remote-controlled trucks will give drivers the remote "By employing remote drivers, we can make trucks fully driverless while still keeping humans in the loop," said Seltz-Axmacher. Shipping companies propose crash program to reduce CO2 Organizations representing 90% for the world's merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. Locix leverages data to provide spatial and contextual awareness to warehouses Locix helps digitize physical spaces and provides real-time visibility to help businesses optimize logistics operations. Shippers: Liner low-sulfur surcharges are not ethical or transparent New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated. Convoy says 100% automated brokering is now a reality in select markets Less than a year after automating the load-matching process, Convoy is now automating the brokerage side in select markets. Truckstop.com, Redwood Logistics partner to offer Book It Now functionality Truckstop.com's Book It Now feature is available through Redwood Logistics' LoadRunner TMS, giving users of both services more options and a streamlined booking process. Study finds TuSimple trucks at least 10% more fuel efficient than traditional trucks "Wow, this is a big differentiator," University of California San Diego researcher says. UK manufacturing exports remain weak, industry group says Survey respondents expect pick-up in three months

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DECEMBER 18, 2019
European low sulfur fuel oil hits fresh highs in physical and paper markets The price of 1% low sulfur fuel oil reached a five-month high in Northwest Europe Tuesday, in tandem with a rise in crude but also on demand for use as a blendstock component for 0.5% marine fuel for the nearing IMO 2020 mandate. Shipping industry proposes $5 billion clean fuel fund The global shipping sector has proposed creating the world's first collaborative research and development program to help slash CO2 emissions from maritime transport, which, if adopted, could transform the fuels used to power the global trade in goods. French refinery strikes, higher LSFO support middle distillate cracks A fire at Total's 247,000 b/d Gonfreville refinery -- the largest of France's seven refineries -- Saturday has affected a crude distillation unit, adding to supply issues amid widespread French strikes. IMO 2020 COUNTDOWN: Spread narrows between European MGO and 0.5%S FO bunkers The pricing spread between 0.1%S marine gasoil and 0.5%S bunker squeezed to record levels in Europe this week, with tightening availability of the latter fuel as demand surges ahead of IMO 2020 next year. FUTURES 5: Oil futures settle flat after export jump pulls US crude stocks lower Oil futures bounced off of early session lows to settled mixed Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed US crude inventories fell during the week ended December 13. S Korea's delivered low sulfur bunker fuel price hits all-time high of $645/mt "Availabilities are very tight, and demand is much more than supply," a South Korean trader 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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

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