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BRIEFS

June 21, 2019

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OOCL cancels sailings as demand slows and peak season approaches Banks set new lending criteria for shipping industry to cut CO2 emissions US Chamber of Commerce presses Congress to ratify USMCA before recess Trade war causes China box exports to US to slump 6.5pc from January-May Port of Tanjung Pelepas sets world record having loaded 19,000 TEU MarineTraffic joins exactEarth to deliver better vessel tracking Biggest ever drug bust - 15 tonnes of coke seized in MSC ship in Philadelphia Doctor sentenced for falsifying trucker's medical licensing tests PSA Singapore - 'Best container terminal - Asia over 4 million TEU' Inside job becomes thieves No 1 MO in cargo theft, says insurance study IAG commits to buy 200 new 737 MAXes for US$24 billion May sees cargo traffic declines for LATAM and Delta Cargo

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JUNE 20, 2019
Bahri expands internship programme to UAE Daily VLCC earnings in the spot market seen rising sharply Maersk to offer customers carbon-neutral transport MOL & GAIL sign charter contract for LNG carrier New NYK President highlights three important points for the Group Panama Canal issues proposal to modify tolls structure India imposes anti-dumping duty on jute sack making materials from Bangladesh Canada's first propane export terminal becomes operational Hapag-Lloyd commences container operations at Kakinada Container Terminal Mumbai Port Trust to celebrate International Yoga Day by organising a slew of programmes today GatewayRail starts weekly dedicated train service for CMA CGM from Pipavav Port to ICDs Gurugram, Faridabad & Ludhiana Ministry of Road Transport & Highways issues draft notification exempting battery-operated vehicles from paying registration fees Genuine exporters will continue to get their IGST refunds in a timely manner in a fully automated environment: CBIC Senator urges US to reinstate India into GSP regime

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50,000 trackers at sea Stainless tank cars improve molasses transport Raben completes expansion of its hub in Eisenach Ceva appoints new executive VP global automotive sector Improving access to truck-to-rail transload in Illinois Five new B777F on three new routes More dividends for HHLA's shareholders Geodis opens new logistics centre in Northern France Jordi Barreiros to head Riege Sofware's Swiss office Trolley truck cuts diesel fuel consumption New service launched by BG Freight Line Amazon targets fleet of 70 aircraft by 2021 "Curiosity of the Day" Qatar's free trade zones prepare their next move Phillip Brown joins SAL Heavy Lift in USA Field trials for e-trucks in Switzerland Emirates Skycargo's support sounds good Muted growth for Spanish ports in first quarter of 2019

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JUNE 20, 2019
First common digital standards for container shipping on the starting blocks Volga-Dnepr leaseback deal brings three new 777Fs, despite market turbulence Impact of IMO 2020 will cause 'supply chain ripples for more than a year' Dachser reinforces commitment to the UK with investment in new facilities Portsmouth is a port looking to diversify as Brexit approaches H&M first to try Maersk's carbon-neutral transport for size Jet lenders face new headwinds in India Online grocery shopping around the world predicted to 'go through the roof' Supply chain radar: DSV's new record high - a red herring? On the wires: Believe it or not, DB Schenker is not on the block - but Arriva will be sold

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JUNE 20, 2019
Resolve receives USCG AMVER Award Resolve Marine Group has received the prestigious AMVER (Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System) Award for work done by privately funded Emergency Response Salvage Tug the Resolve Pioneer. The award was presented Port of Little Rock: "May was a hard month" The Port of Little Rock, Ark, reports that May was a hard month due to the weather. Barge traffic at the port came to a halt on May 2 due to the Alaska fuel barge gets stuck in mud The Coast Guard was responding yesterday to a fuel barge that settled in the mud and began to show signs of structural stress while offloading petroleum product on the Naknek River in Upper River Services takes delivery of triple-screw towboat Recently delivered by Belle Chasse, La., based C&C Marine and Repair, the 2,013 hp triple-screw towboat M/V Mendota is the first new construction vessel ever to join the fleet of Upper River Wight Shipyard launches Wind Farm Support Vessel series Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. Ltd (WSC) is breaking into the Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV) market with the launch of its new Vortisea brand, designed in collaboration with Incat Crowther. According to ABS to class Harvey Gulf battery hybrid OSVs ABS has been selected to class two Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) being retrofitted with battery/converter systems by Harvey Gulf International Marine. The Harvey Energy will become the first ABS-classed dual fuel and Multi-stage evaporator produces big fuel savings Wärtsilä has successfully completed the first commercial installation of its Serck Como Horizontal Tube Evaporator (HiTE) fresh water production system. The system was retrofitted in the Allseas pipe-laying vessel Lorelay, to produce

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JUNE 20, 2019
Iranian cargoes push global floating storage to highest since mid-2017 Some 71.4m barrels is deployed on 57 vessels, the most since June 7, 2017, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows Middle East crude shipping costs surge on higher freight rates and insurance premiums Freight rates for modern tanker tonnage have soared almost 40% in the first market test for modern, very large crude... UK port starts rail freight service The twice-daily rail service removes 120 daily road movements and adds reliability to the supply chain Carriers becoming oligopolies with dwindling pricing power An unconventional business model emerges as supply control tightens but shippers gain even more pricing power Maersk pilots carbon-neutral shipping Sweden's H&M Group teams up with Maersk for bio-fuel pilot project Sulphur cap will leave maritime 'shaken' for at least a year Shipping companies will offload the $10-15bn cost of compliance with the IMO sulphur cap onto shippers, online freight forwarder iContainers... Frontline adds to fleet The VLCC is due to be delivered next May, while a pair of LR2 tankers will arrive in the first... Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings plan action in support of pay claim 'It is disgraceful that our Royal Fleet Auxiliary members have had a derisory pay increase imposed on them which doesn't... Containerships takes delivery of second LNG vessel Ice-class dual-fuel boxship will connect northern Europe with Baltic states and Russia MSC loses 'low-risk' carrier status after US drugs raid MSC's 2M partner Maersk says it is too early to speculate on US Customs response to MSC vessels and any impact... Pavilion Energy buys Iberdrola's LNG assets This latest deal marks Pavilion Energy's first major asset acquisition in Europe following an earlier deal with Germany's Uniper that... Viewpoint: Virtuous lending There is something fishy about bankers who lend to the shipping industry attempting to restrict their services to shipping operators... Daily Briefing UK flag abandons growth targets as Brexit wipes out 30% of tonnage \| Cyprus shipping community grows steadily amid EU... Los Angeles port director warns on Trump's tariffs President Trump has yet to decide on whether to impose duties on the remaining $300bn of imports from China nor has... Nixon says ONE yet to take on terminal assets Terminal stakes still remain on the balance sheets of ONE's parent companies Ocean Network Express pins hopes on peak season revival After a sluggish start to the year, transpacific volumes are looking up again and blankings are being reduced

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JUNE 20, 2019
US economy nears crossroads as shipping costs, volumes drop LA terminal automation proceeds after permit vote Canal competition for US East Coast cargo heats up New inspection facility to speed Vancouver cargo Disconnects hamper drayage digitalization Concor-Cogoport pact advances India's supply chain digitization Maersk trials biofuel in drive to decarbonize MSC temporarily suspended from C-TPAT after drug bust

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JUNE 20, 2019
Court denies appeal of Carnival dumping decision Bahamas resident, three Alaskans asked 11th Court of Appeals to reconsider federal judge's ruling for $20m fine against cruise major. LNG carrier prototype Saga Dawn is waiting at the altar The first of a new type of LNG carrier is ready to trade but still needs ink on the bottom line Shoei Kisen sells ultramax with time charter back Shoei Kisen is said to have sold a three-year-old ultramax in a deal including a time charter back to the Japanese company. Several brokers in the UK and the US report that Shoei Kisen sold the 61,200-dwt Ultra Innovation (built 2016) to Greek interests for a firm $24m, in a deal that includes a one-year charter back at an index-linked rate. The ship is operated by Denmark-headquartered Ultrabul Vale's Brucutu mine set to reopen Eduardo Bartolomeo-led iron-ore giant on Wednesday received court permission to recommence operations at the iron-ore mine within 72 hours. LNG carrier operators review their security options Owners and operators of LNG carriers transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been looking at what additional security measures could be taken if the situation in the region deteriorates. More US troops head to Gulf after attacks Brokers pointed out that aside from the oil exports, around 25% of LNG cargoes move through the area where last week's double tanker attacks took place. The bulk of that tr Awilco goes for scrubbers on modern tanker quartet The Awilhelmsen Group of Norway is to install scrubbers on its four modern VLCCs. The work will be carried out at Keppel Shipyard in Singapore at a cost of about $4m each. Awilco LNG fixes carrier for eight months Awilco Eco Tankers inks profitable charter "This is not an environmental move but a result of the new rules that the politicians are setting on the agenda for 2020," said Awilco Eco Matson CEO Matt Cox sells shares Matson chief executive Matt Cox has sold 30,000 shares of his company for $1.14m. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Cox sold the first block of 15,000 shares Tuesday for $38.05 and the second Wednesday for $37.82. Shares of the Hawaiian Jones Act player closed Tuesday at $38.29 and Wednesday at $37.59. Cox still owns more than 250,000 shares in the company. The move comes Carnival earns less profit on higher costs Arnold Donald-led cruise major beats estimates but lowers outlook on Cuba ban, causing shares to fall. Shipping walks US tariff tightrope, say London Greeks American trade policies and spreading radicalism in Europe threaten the industry, London-based Greek owners warn Anthony Veder boosts gas carrier fleet with GATX quintet Dutch owner continues expansion streak, building its small and mid-scale fleet to 38 vessels. Shipping does not predict another round of 'Tanker Wars' The last month has seen more ships attacked than in all of 1981 - when the Iran-Iraq War first spilled over into the nearby Middle East Gulf, kicking off the so-called "Tanker Wars" that raged alongside the conflict for most of the decade. Frontline and Schulte tankers attacked off Fujairah Paulo d'Amico: western crude supply could be at risk But shipping is not having flashbacks to the 1980s j Two secondhand VLCCs and MR tankers attracting interest There is a whiff of action on tanker S&P as market moves into 6-month run up to IMO 2020 deadline Shandong Shipping unveils $15m share issue Expansion-minded Chinese owner is seeking a strategic investor to take a 2.94% stake, having been delisted from a Chinese OTC market. New NYK boss Hitoshi Nagasawa gets tough on ethics New NYK president Hitoshi Nagasawa has stressed the need for employees to comply with the law and serve society in a useful way. In his inaugural speech to staff in Tokyo, he said: "In the words of the famous Japanese entrepreneur Konosuke Matsushita, 'companies are a public entity of society.' LNG man set to take over the reins at NYK "This means that companies perform the work required by soc GriegMaas expands fleet with ultramax buy GriegMaas, the new bulker owning venture of Norway's Grieg Star, is set to expand its fleet with a third Chinese-built ultramax. Grieg Star and Maas Capital form bulker joint venture Grieg Star remains in the red despite improvements European shipbrokers said company has bought the 63,000-dwt GH Frankel (built 2012) for $16.9m from Celsius Shipping of Denmark. Renewal strategy Sveinung Tved Middle East Gulf tensions keep tanker owners on their toes but not out of the region Operators tighten safety measures but continue to trade in one of the world's most important shipping lanes Seastar settles for less with sale of 17-year-old supramax Seastar Chartering has settled for a lower price than it was aiming for on the sale of a 17-year-old supramax. US brokers said the 52,000-dwt Hector (built 2002) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $6m. Sale indicates supramax values uncertainty Only a few weeks ago, the Greek bulker owner and operator was hoping to get $7m for the Kanasashi Heavy Industries-built vessel, the brokers added. Th Viken reports strong numbers buoyed by time charters Shipowner Viken Shipping is benefiting from the time charter-focused employment strategy for its vessels. The Bergen-based company, which is controlled by shipowner Tom Chr Steckmest, has reported a pre-tax profit of $22.7m for 2018, up from $19.3m a year earlier. Operating revenues increased from $167m to $175m. Viken has focused on term charters for its fleet of 22 tankers from 12,800 dwt to Bunker Holding revenue tops $10bn Denmark's Bunker Holding has hailed a strong result as it prepares for the IMO 2020 switch. The fuel supplier said revenue was up 31% to $10.64bn in its 2018/19 financial year. Pre-tax earnings almost doubled to $77.3m. It called the figures "impressive, especially considering the challenging market conditions." CEO Keld Demant said the results were due to its solid business model and focused Thenamaris tanker stuck in limbo while traders squabble over contaminated crude Aframax lies idle in the Aegean as Socar Trading and Glencore Energy UK slug it out over damages of more than $52.9m Noble offloads bulker as shipping exit continues Restructured Singapore group seals $13.2m deal for 2010-built vessel. Spain's Naturgy taps up shipowners for LNG tonnage Energy company invites charter offers from owners with uncommitted vessels MPC boxship CTL will fund new scrubber retrofits Oslo-listed owner reveals loss of feeder vessel after grounding, while drawing up new IMO 2020 plans. Nautilus denied appeal in Toisa OSV legal row Supreme Court rejects union's bid to overturn ruling over consultation following OSV lay-offs. MOL seals first LNG charter contract with Gail (India) Japanese owner secures breakthrough short-term deal with Indian buyer Hapag-Lloyd ship hits crane after grounding A Hapag-Lloyd container vessel has damaged a gantry crane in Vietnam after briefly grounding. The 8,600-teu Nagoya Express (built 2010) hit the structure in a storm at Hai Phong port, VNExpress reported. Hapag-Lloyd seeks six supersize boxships in bid to stay competitive The ship was leaving Hai Phong International Container Terminal on 7 June when the accident happened, according to Vu Tu Nam, Pavilion expands into Europe with Iberdrola LNG portfolio acquisition Singapore company also concludes deal to supply gas to Iberdrola Generacion Espana. Jacques de Chateauvieux goes up against Bourbon's banks OSV owner's main shareholder comes up with alternative refinancing plan to stop creditors taking over in $1.6bn equity swap. Mozambique LNG tender to be floated in third quarter Anadarko plans to send out its 'tender for 16 LNG carrier newbuildings to selected owners in the third quarter after taking a 'final investment decision on its Mozambique LNG project this week. Mozambique LNG reassesses yards and shipowners The company has already done due diligence on five shipyards 'selected to build the vessels required to lift the project's planned 12.88 million tonnes per a Change is off the menu at Swedish Club AGM The Swedish Club likes to consider itself a forward-thinking marine insurance company - that is, until it comes to its annual general meeting (AGM). At the Gothenburg gathering, the balance sheet figures and executive board might change but, rest assured, the menu at the gala dinner will remain the same as it has through the club's history. For decades, the 147-year-old club has served up a salm Victor Restis targets MR tanker newbuildings at STX Greek shipowner's Golden Energy Management signs letter of intent for up to four ships, while peer Capital Maritime goes hunting South Korea's KMTC returns to Hyundai Mipo for more containership newbuildings Contract set to become the company's second deal for this year Offshore order recovery and asset plays to boost Keppel Group's "impeccable track record" in FPSO conversions will enable it to grab market share. Mystery LNG newbuilding enquiry emerges for up to 15 ships Clarksons back in the market with hush-hush business code-named 'Project Helen' Samsung Heavy teams up with Zvezda for next generation of Arctic LNG carriers South Korean and Russian yards to pursue fresh design of vessel for next generation of projects Hapag-Lloyd seeks six supersize boxships in bid to stay competitive German liner operator is looking to order sextet of 23,000-teu containerships Frontline grabs VLCC resale and orders LR2s John Fredriksen-backed tanker giant takes recent spending on new tanker tonnage to over $250m.

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JUNE 20, 2019
Port of Los Angeles commission upholds APM Terminal permit The commission voted 3-2 Thursday to deny an ILWU appeal of a permit that allows APM Terminals to test automated terminal equipment at Pier 400. Several House Dems say they'll work in good faith on USMCA "We should work collaboratively for the best possible outcome - passage of a trade agreement that creates jobs, protects workers and consumers in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America," said Rep. Mike Thompson of California. Northwest Seaport Alliance encouraging extended hours The port agency for Seattle and Tacoma is encouraging terminals to use extended hours, "peel-off" piles and street turns to ease congestion. Former WWL CEO picked to lead AAPA Chris Connor will succeed Kurt Nagle, the American Association of Port Authorities' president and CEO since 1995. Analyst: Freight rates would skyrocket without alliances An end to alliances also could result in fewer services calling only a limited number of ports. Proposed HOS changes 'in the final stages of review' The Senate Commerce Committee pressed witnesses on a variety of issues Wednesday during a hearing about surface transportation reauthorization. Presidential order tests validity of advisory committees President Trump wants the federal government to weed out hundreds of no longer needed or inactive advisory committees from its roster. United first US carrier to lease SkyCell containers Thieves thwarted by Dachser container security JAXPORT approves two leases with Amport Executive Moves: Port authority, Pelican, Stertil-Koni Maersk to offer carbon neutral transportation service

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JUNE 20, 2019
US seeing 'historic' compliance with Iran oil sanctions: State Department official "We have now zeroed out Iran's exports of ... crude oil and we're confident nations will comply with that," Hook said. Panalpina publishes new bunker tariffs as IMO 2020 looms "Expect choppy waves in the months leading up to and stretching beyond the IMO 2020 sulfur cap," it said. Singapore 380 CST HSFO front-month timespread hits 7-month high as supply tightens Expectations that the inflow of cargoes into Singapore will fall to as low as half the usual level in June has buoyed market sentiment in recent weeks, sources said. Spread between WTI MEH and Mars crude inverts for first time since April "[The weakening of WTI] MEH is more a function of [pipeline] allocations coming out yesterday." INTERVIEW: Inpex plans 'countermeasures' to ensure Middle East oil shipments -- CEO "We are watching very carefully the progress in the Strait of Hormuz area," Ueda said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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