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BRIEFS

July 23, 2019

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ICS 'extremely concerned' about seizure of British tanker by Iran CMA CGM levies port congestion surcharge in Bejaia, Algeria OOCL extends new Middle East/Indian Subcontinent to N Europe service HMM to join THE Alliance, injecting capacity to rival that of 2M, Ocean Alliance ONE comes to the aid of cyclone victims in Africa African continent agrees to landmark free-trade agreement E-commerce drives shippers to add their own air cargo networks: Atlas Lax rules for all-cargo airlines pose safety risk for crew YTO Cargo Airline opens new routes to the Philippines and Uzbekistan Qatar Airways lifts Pittsburgh airport's cargo volumes with new customer EFL

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JULY 22, 2019
APM Terminals Callao launches Peru's first digital customer platform British ships urged to avoid Strait of Hormuz after tanker seized First cargo ship carrying 1,000 t of stones from Bhutan arrives in Bangladesh via India Intercity Barge shuttle container movement benefiting customers at Rotterdam port Maersk grows its cargo management solutions for US importers ahead of peak season Products with high potential in export markets identified PCS 1x roadshow at Mumbai Port Trust tomorrow TAMP hearing held on General Revision of Scale of Rates at Deendayal Port Terminal reduces quay crane waiting times by 90 pc V. O. Chidambaranar Port organises PCS 1x roadshow to sensitise the new version of Port Community System Allcargo Chennai CFS devises water supply & conservation solutions to mitigate Chennai water crisis CONCOR Director stresses on improved service during interaction with trade at ICD Khodiyar DLDS commemorates successful implementation of its services in the Eastern region Technology Trends in Logistics highlighted at AMTOI event Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor in progress Chinese coal imports seen falling in H2

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Smooth operator

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JULY 22, 2019
Asia-Mediterranean a container tradelane 'on the mend', says Drewry Cathay Pacific throttles back on freighter capacity, while National Air Cargo expands 'No-deal' threat drives logistics players into a gamble with warehouse leases Analysis: was Q2 a transition to a stronger second half for K+N? The Morrow-Roberson road test: Flexport - moving beyond freight forwarding Eastern Air Logistics to expand China Cargo Airlines fleet Indian Railways seeks cabinet nod for three new freight corridors Cathay's Ronald Lam appointed CEO of new subsidiary, Hong Kong Express Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - You don't have to be Danish to work here... Supply chain radar: The Bansard + ASL Airlines France deal set to fall apart on price?

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JULY 22, 2019
Euronav opts for Ecochlor BWMS Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor,Inc., has won a contract to supply seven Euronav Suezmax and VLCC tankers with ballast water management systems (BWMS). The agreement comes with an option for Euronav to purchase LHA 7 completes builder's trials The U.S. Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), successfully completed builder's trials July 19, reports NAVSEA. The ship returned to the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)-Ingalls Shipbuilding CSL sends 60 year old laker to Turkish recycling yard Canada's CSL Group reports that the bulk carrier Eda, formerly known as Cedarglen, departed the Port of Montreal for the last time July 21, 2019, bound for an eco-friendly recycling yard in Sweden's largest hybrid car ferry ready to enter operation Estonian shipyard Baltic Workboats has delivered the Tellus, Sweden's largest hybrid-electric car ferry. Commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration, the ferry will mainly operate inn fully-electric mode, bringing the government agency closer Mid-life makeover will see sailing clipper emerge as UN green ambassador Damen Shipyards Den Helder, Netherlands is to carry out a midlife maintenance program on the iconic sailing clipper Stad Amsterdam that will prepare the ship for a round the world voyage as U.K.-interest ships told to avoid Strait of Hormuz As Iran continued to detain the Swedish-owned, U.K.-registered tanker Stena Impero, MARAD issued a Maritime Alert advising U.S.-flag ships to exercise caution when transiting the Strait of Hormuz area Meantime, President and Time for cruise lines to swap out first-generation BWTS? French UV-based water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group has secured a contract with Columbia Cruise Services to retrofit a Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system to the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Europa. French UV-based water treatment GE names Shepherd GM of marine gas turbine biz Kris Shepherd has been appointed the General Manager of GE's marine gas turbine business; he is based in Evendale, Ohio. Shepherd is responsible for the full lifecycle of all GE marine gas Inland dredging wins $16.7 million USACE contract The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., has awarded Inland Dredging Co. LLC, Dyersburg, Tenn., a $16,744,000 firm-fixed-price contract for furnishing one fully-crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge on

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JULY 22, 2019
Owners seek UK flag switch as Iran threat strands ships in Gulf Any flag switching by oil traders and charterers keen to avoid the spotlight of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz... Scorpio Bulkers reports second-quarter profit boost Company's president Robert Bugbee tells analysts that its net asset value is rising because the rates fixing currently will lead... Rising demand boosts Europe - Sub-Saharan Africa utilisation The Europe - Sub-Saharan Africa trade has seen significant capacity upgrades in recent years UK wants European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz Foreign Secretary says in a Commons statement that European-led maritime protection mission will 'complement' a US proposal for an international... War risk rates steady despite Middle East Gulf shipping threat 'We are holding our nerve, but if there are more incidents, the possibility of increases can't be ruled out,' said... Changing Lanes: African Union seeks a united trade front The initial AfCFTA was ratified in May covering an population of 1bn people and a collective GDP of more than... Emas Offshore applies for bankruptcy protection Coming under judicial management will give the company some breathing space as it seeks to restructure its debts Capesize bulker revenues climb to 14-year high The bullish sentiment in the capesize sector has reverberated to smaller vessel segments Carrier peak season fortunes in the balance Asia-Europe carriers are facing a capacity glut in the third quarter of the year, as transpacific carriers look to other... Daily Briefing All the latest on the Iran tanker seizure \| Plus - Why shipping is keeping quiet on Brexit and an... Cosco Shipping and China Mobile team up on 5G Cosco Shipping Ports and China Mobile Research Institute (Shanghai) also sign a letter of intent to co-establish a smart port... PetroChina and Eni bid for multi-billion Pakistan LNG contract Pakistan emerges as a fast-growing LNG importer, posting the fourth-fastest incremental growth in absolute tonnage terms in 2018 Magnolia LNG developer to move listing from Australia to the US LNG Ltd seeks valuation improvement from Nasdaq listing. The move is expected to help raise funding the LNG developer needs... South Korean bulker attacked by pirates in Singapore Strait South Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has warned all South Korea-flagged vessels in the vicinity to stay alert US aims to form Gulf coalition to protect international shipping The US hopes that countries participating in the proposed coalition will send warships to ensure safe navigation for commercial shipping... UK to reveal shipping security response to Stena Impero seizure This is an international problem that requires an international solution, argues UK Chamber of Shipping as UN Security Council is...

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JULY 22, 2019
US-Mexico shippers turn to intermodal amid truck delays US truckload, LTL pricing slip, but at different rates Little low-sulfur front-loading expected on trans-Pacific Carbon trading long-term tool to cut shipping emissions Cosco aggressively boosting ECSA-Asia capacity ISPM 15 enforcement leaves shippers with few options

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JULY 22, 2019
Bugbee: Scorpio bet kamsarmaxes on 'stronger times' President Robert Bugbee explains why Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner chartered in four of the vessels through a sale-and-leaseback deal and offloaded two ultramaxes. Marshall Islands urges European Union to give it a break on tax Registry says it deserves to be removed from tax blacklist at the earliest opportunity, after promising, once again, to clean up its act Hungry Chinese snap up Anbros Maritime's oldest bulk carriers Greek owner offloads pair and turns its focus to fleet renewal Bourbon asks to suspend listing as creditors seek $800m French OSV giant Bourbon is asking that its shares be temporarily removed from trading while the troubled company looks to address hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. The company's board of directors today "acknowledged" some of Bourbon's group affiliates have "addressed" a credit payment request or contractual allowances totaling about $800m. "Bourbon Corp, as a guarantor of part of this a Pangaea continues fleet build with supramax buy Ed Coll-led niche-market specialist Pangaea Logistics is boosting its fleet again through the acquisition of a secondhand supramax from the fleet of Japan's K Line. The Newport, Rhode Island-based company is acquiring the 58,700-dwt Nantong K (built 2008) as it continues to grow and modernise the fleet, market sources said today. The sale price was not immediately available, but VesselsValue pla Scorpio Bulkers books strong results as it takes on tonnage Scorpio Bulkers has had a positive second quarter, beating analysts' estimates and booking strong paper profit on its much-maligned investment in its product tanker sibling. Scorpio Bulkers' sale of sister company stake would be 'positive' The New York-listed shipowner has added to its operated fleet and is divesting more of its owned tonnage, according to its latest financial report. Scorpio Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax as liquidity returns to S&P market Eagle Bulk Shipping has taken advantage of rising liquidity in the sale and purchase market to offload one of its older vessels, sources say. The move extends a long-running fleet renewal effort at a time the shipowner is preparing to install scrubbers on modern assets to meet IMO 2020 rules. CEO: Eagle Bulk spared 'contagion' of capesize woes 'Electric' capesize bulker rates climb to highest l Bunge, BP partner up to form Brazilian bioenergy company US bulker charterer Bunge has found a sweet spot in energy production. The agricultural commodities trader is partnering with energy giant BP to create a Brazilian bioenergy company focused on turning sugar into biofuels. Bunge will receive $775m - $700m in collateral debt and $75m from BP - through the a 50-50 joint venture called BP Bunge Bioenergia. Bunge said the proceeds will be used to lo Tanker traffic retreats as political tensions escalate in Middle East Tanker owners have pulled back from the Middle East Gulf in the past month amid growing tension in the world's prime oil shipping route, data suggests. The apparent retreat comes following attacks on two tankers in June and ahead of Iran's seizing of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) on Friday which escalated hostilities in the region. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanke Iranian MPs call for Hormuz tolls on shipping Parliament also backs seizure of Stena Impero tanker in Gulf. Diana Shipping keeps on with Cargill Diana Shipping has secured its second Cargill charter within a month, its third in four months. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner has continued a time charter contract with Cargill International for one of its kamsarmax dry bulk vessels. The Swiss commodities trader will employ the 82,131-dwt Myrto (built 2013) for nine months to 11 months at $14,000 per day, less a 4.75% commission to third pa Court rejects $45m Estonia disaster claim against BV Survivors and victims' families were suing Bureau Veritas and Meyer Werft over 1994 sinking. Middle East tanker tension to lift insurance premiums but not spot rates The proportion of UK-linked tankers is small so their withdrawal from Middle East won't matter much to freight earnings, according to market participants EMAS Offshore asks for court management Failure of rescue deal prompts filing in Singapore. AP Moller-Maersk eyes next $500m in second stage of share buyback AP Moller-Maersk is eyeing a further $500m in share buybacks having made short work of the first tranche of the programme. AP Moller-Maersk buyback passes $600m with latest swoop Denmark leapfrogs US to become world's fifth largest shipping nation The world's largest shipowner today revealed it had repurchased $225m worth of its own stock last week, taking its summer investment in its equities Swedish Club braced for Stena Impero claims after Iran seized tanker Gothenburg-based mutual provided war risk cover for hijacked vessel. Market awaits impact of latest Gulf attacks Saudi Arabia releases Iranian tanker while condemning Stena Impero action Saudi Arabia has handed back a tanker owned by Iranian state shipping company NITC which has been docked in Jeddah since May - while condemning its rival for taking a Stena Bulk vessel on Friday. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanker tensions explode Reuters reported the 300,000-dwt Happiness I (built 2003) was released this weekend, with Iran's Foreign Ministry thanking Saudi a Bimco reveals new guidance after seizures Shipowners organisation says navies must know of transit plans in Strait of Hormuz. UK: we cannot escort every British ship Theresa May's spokesman says US has not offered help with protection in Gulf, while the UK Chamber of Shipping says an "international solution" is warranted. Conbulk Shipping picks up Borealis sub-panamax boxship Clients of Greece's Conbulk Shipping have emerged as buyers of a sub-panamax that Borealis Maritime sold earlier last week. London brokers and owning sources in Greece said the 2,478-teu Strauss (built 2005) is joining the fleet of Piraeus-based Conbulk. The ship is believed to have changed hands for about $8.2m, as TradeWinds reported on 18 July. Borealis sells second sub-panamax in two months Bill could harm offshore revival and hurt Jones Act sector Coast Guard Authorization Act could scuttle projects if they cannot obtain waivers Teekay brand lives on in Brazil - but under new ownership Independent offshore owner carries on the name in Rio de Janeiro, if not the Teekay Corp's ownership structure Could anti-piracy measures have saved Stena tanker? Lawyer Stephen Askins asks whether anti-piracy methods are valid against state aggression Lines splash out billions on mega-makeovers for cruiseship giants Yards are being kept busy giving the industry's biggest vessels a new lease of life Greek shipowners target LNG amid strong outlook and increased spot market activity Hellenic shipping names control over 40% of new LNG ships on order, more than double their share of the trading fleet, according to figures from Clarksons NOC halts crude tanker loadings at Zawiya Libyan producer hit by unlawful valve closure at Sharara field. UK considers response to tanker seizure Prime minister Theresa May to chair emergency meeting as assets freeze mooted. Panama de-registers seized Riah Flag state says it will not tolerate illicit activities following Iranian allegation of oil smuggling. Robbers target Korean bulker near Singapore Strait Incident involving seven armed pirates occurred early Monday, say government officials Go Chinese in Middle East Gulf charterers advised China-controlled ships offer "lowest risk of interruption" within the Strait of Hormuz, says Dryad Global. Canada Steamship sends 60 year veteran for 'green' scrapping Great Lakes-based shipowner says vessel's disposal is part of fleet optimization program

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JULY 22, 2019
Little US-EU progress on industrial tariffs The EU's new director-general for trade made the comments during an event at a Washington, D.C., think tank Monday. IMO 2020 safety concerns surface The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners points out a lack of low-sulfur fuel for testing and limited crew training. Automated terminals' speed, ease touted TraPac says it offers the fastest option for trucking containers. FMC's shipper commissioner Louis Sola joined the Federal Maritime Commission earlier this year with the goal of working with industry to tackle inefficiencies in the U.S. container supply chain. CBP sharpening export manifest process Customs and Border Protection says full implementation of Electronic Export Manifest will bring efficiency to overseeing the risk and security of U.S. outbound cargo. Canada grows EU trade West Virginia may sell inland port

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JULY 22, 2019
FUEL FOR THOUGHT: IMO 2020 hit to WCS softened on continued demand, changing market A surging differential for Western Canada's benchmark heavy crude has traders and analysts wondering if predictions that tighter sulfur requirements for marine fuel next year will devalue the country's oil assets are overblown. FUTURES 5: Oil complex mostly higher on Middle East tension Crude futures rose marginally Monday on reverberations from events in the Middle East and prospects of improved demand growth. RUSSIA DATA: June fuel oil exports down 5.7% on year to 2.492 mil mt Russian fuel oil exports in June fell 5.7% year on year to 2.492 million mt while domestic deliveries were up 0.8% to 0.844 million mt. External: Global Risk Management DUBAI FUTURES: Middle East crude tracks higher after Iran's seizure of ships The UK-flagged Stena Impero cwas attacked Friday by "unidentified small crafts and a helicopter", escalating tensions in the region. Japan's MOL maintains advisory for UK-related vessels to keep distance from Iran coast MOL has advised its ships with UK-related flags to avoid navigating the Iranian territorial water and keeping the distance along the coast as much as possible. Asian HSFO supply likely to remain tight in Aug on low arbitrage inflow "The market will remain tight at least until the first half of August," said a Singapore-based trader. Standard Club updates guidance after tanker attacks in Fujairah, Gulf of Oman Before vessels enter the region, it is recommended that members review their hull and machinery, war risk and P&I policies, the Club cautioned.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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