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September 23, 2019

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Asia-Europe rates dip 5.2pc to US$639/TEU, USWC plunge 7.5pc to $1,338/FEU COSCO Shipping Ports sells stakes in three terminals to SIPG for US$150m DHL Express announces 5pc price increase for 2020 in Hong Kong and Macau Global container fleet swells to 23m TEU - scrapping slows and demand weakens MSC's third 23,000 TEU boxship named 'MSC Samar' in Bremerhaven ILWU warns of massive job losses with automation of BC terminals CMA CGM starts rail service linking Rotterdam with German hinterland Nairobi flower conferences October 23-24 in Radisson Blu Hotel Boeing anticipates Chinese airlines will require 8,090 new aircraft by 2040 Airbus ups forecast for new cargo aircraft to 2,800 units by 2038 Qatar Airways reports FY2019 loss of US$2.7b despite rise in cargo revenues

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
NYK conducts Japan's first carbon-neutral voyage Shipping cyber security white paper published Mansukh Mandaviya had a busy schedule at Cochin Port Port of Rotterdam signs agreement with Panama Canal V.O. Chidambaranar Port shatters two records by handling ship with highest parcel size & DWT Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association holds 12th AGM in Mumbai Ministry of Railways enters into MoU with Odisha govt for joint redevelopment of Bhubaneswar station as multimodal transport hub Corporate tax rates slashed to 22 pc for domestic companies & 15 pc for new domestic manufacturing firms GST rate on goods as recommended by the GST Council in its 37th meeting India-US trade has the potential to double & reach $280 bn in five years, says Envoy Relevant service-related exemptions/ changes in GST rates/ITC eligibility criteria Subhash Desai graces MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

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From South America to the world First unitised direct train connects Coevorden and Nässjo Prologis builds logistics facility in Le Havre Awards for two intermodal veterans Remaining 100% CO2-neutral Cebu Pacific Air in the cargo cloud K Line's sustainability acknowledged again Lineage Logistics acquires more cold storage facilities Smugglers' dreams evaporate Searching for vessels via Ocean Finder Synergy Group opens new office in Copenhagen Leipzig forwarder buys thirteen new semitrailers "Curiosity of the Day" Messaggerie Libri extends contract with Ceva Logistics New head for a new department Greenyard expands fleet in Poland Digital takeover for Green Steam Groupe ADP wins consulting contracts in USA

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Shipping lines 'at mercy of forwarders' who won't commit, with blank sailings likely to continue Hong Kong delays air cargo screening programme as economy and air trade falter Clouds fog cannabis shipments, causing headache for carriers Air cargo: don't rest on your laurels, other modes are targeting your business IRU calls for increased focus on road transport as Amazon - and others - go green FedEx CEO: Amazon among rivals "we wake up every day trying to think about" CMA CGM says "no" to the Northern Sea Route Market Insight: Ceva's moment of truth as 'CMA CGM risk' fears unsettle the marketplace

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
3Maj to complete second Algoma Equinox class vessel Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has reached an agreement with Croatian shipbuilder 3Maj Brodogradiliste to acquire the second of two sister Equinox Class 650' self-unloading bulkers ordered before the shipyard got into financial Why North Carolina added a pedestrian-only boat to its ferry mix This year's FERRIES 2019 conference is putting a major emphasis on operator experience. Among the strong panel of speakers is Jeb Dixon, Deputy Director of NCDOT's Ferry Division. He will share lessons Ørsted to deploy giant 12 MW turbines on two U.S. offshore wind farms Ørsted has selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for two of its U.S. offshore wind farms - marking the world's first commercial deployment of GE's Haliade-X 12 MW offshore

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI 2019 The annual marine insurance bun-fight that is IUMI may not be everyone's idea of a party, but there was a... Gulf countries step up security measures Kuwait raises security level at is ports as Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the Bahrain-based naval mission The Interview: Gene Seroka This year has been a testing time for the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who came under... Enforcement and training back under the spotlight as deadly liquefaction casualties continue The disappearance of the Indonesia-flagged Nur Allya bulk carrier last month with 25 seafarers on board was just the latest... Rogue shippers: The bane of box shipping This year the spate of fires has seen no let-up, with blazes on board Hapag-Lloyd's Yantian Express, the APL Vancouver... Aurelius partners Ardent management team in buyout of salvor Deal appears to signal a step back from salvage for co-founder Svitzer and Crowley The Middle East bet that paid off There are 135 Singapore-owned OSVs in the Middle East Gulf, second only to the UAE in terms of the owned... The known unknowns Instability is undesirable in container shipping, but there could be some silver linings amongst the clouds Daily Briefing Free to read: DP World eyes further offshore expansion \| Insurers raise box fires as shipping's hot topic \| Reefer... MSC poised to invest in flagship Liverpool2 terminal Mediterranean Shipping Co's terminal division takes stake in Liverpool terminal POSH-Ezion JV defaults on loan Despite being in a protracted offshore downturn, POSH is the better-performing half of the JV. However, it now warns of... Glencore joins global agribusiness blockchain initiative The digital platform will be launched in the second half of next year LNG Ltd and Delta Offshore agree deal for Vietnamese LNG-to-power project The integrated project, which includes the construction and operation of an LNG import terminal, 3,200-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and delivery... Marefind offers new careers and jobs platform for shipping and yachting New tool for job-seekers and companies alike makes job-post and job-search easy Richard Janssen takes over as salvors' leader Smit managing director succeeds Charo Coll as president of the International Salvage Union

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
CMA CGM drops US detention/demurrage fee after pushback FMC extends comment period on detention/demurrage rule LTL benefits from shifting US shipping patterns Spot rate declines continue in eastbound Pacific Shipping emissions data quality not an excuse for inaction Government response to union pushback to shape future port automation

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Clarksons remains positive but cautious on shipping demand risks Clarksons is maintaining a positive outlook on shipping markets, despite demand challenges in the months ahead which will need to be tracked closely. IMO 2020 and longhaul trades are giving a "boost" to demand, the research arm of the London-based shipbroker said in its autumn 2019 market outlook report. Clarkson's benchmark ClarkSea earnings index has risen 12% from a year ago, with the tanker IMO 2020 fuel switch may accelerate on Saudi woes Financial incentives may be strong enough for shipowners to begin their switch soon due to high HSFO prices. TradeWinds takes pause for scheduled maintenance Even news organisations need an occasional dry docking. Our staff will not be updating the TradeWinds web edition starting at 1600 London time on Friday, 20 September, during a project to improve its IT infrastructure. Our journalists will be back online bright and early on Monday, 23 September. CSSC Shipping wins debut A grade from Fitch Hong Kong owning unit of giant Chinese shipbuilder seen as "strategically important." Sergey Frank could take on new project after resignation Sovcomflot CEO made the choice to move upstairs at Russian shipowner, sources said. Boxship line Eimskip may sell ferry unit Capital structure also being examined by Icelandic company's bosses. 'Prolonged' OSV weakness led to POSH Terasea default Singapore's Ezion Holdings says tough markets are to blame for financial trouble at JV Smit's Richard Janssen takes over at ISU Wreck removal expert says he wants to 'encourage high standards'. Hill Dickinson shipping chief Clark switches to Ince Global maritime boss jumps ship after two years of building up law firm's global presence. Cleaves: Frontline making all the right moves Analyst raises target price after Fredriksen company switches focus from suezmaxes to VLCCs. NYK claims 'carbon-neutral' first for Japanese owners Car carrier completes voyage using offsetting of carbon dioxide. Second auction looms for Brightoil VLCC as price disappoints Hong Kong court orders Brightoil Galaxy to be re-tendered after best offer was $61.5m. Dire straits for shipping: The TW+ Quiz Test your knowledge of a turbulent three months for the industry Incheon opts for cold-ironing to slash vessel emissions ABB to install technology at new ferry terminal and South Korea's largest cruise terminal Borealis switches from seller to buyer with trio of boxship deals Three out and three in as Christoph Toepfer-led focuses on younger, larger containerships Lauritzen Bulker captain fined for lying over cargo hold safety Seafarer passed out during discharge operations after master claimed gas-tests had been carried out

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
August employment level reaches new low at U.S. railroads As precision scheduled railroading takes hold, headcount levels drop to their lowest in years. Diesel consumption dropped in California, but it's not what you think Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources. FreightWaves oil report: refining capacity is good for truckers, and it's rising Whether its a small renewable diesel plant or a big refinery expansion, growth is ongoing. DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: injured truck driver wins US$1.15 million compensation Truck driver Terry Damon will receive a total of A$1.7 million (US$1.15 million) of compensation from his employer, a shipper and a consignee, after they... Truck tolls, EV subsidies drive $60B climate package in Germany German officials have unveiled a $60 billion climate policy package, one of several government and private-sector emissions reductions schemes that have been introduced ahead of... Kalitta may be forced to exit Schiphol airport U.S.-based freighter operator Kalitta Air may be forced to exit service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a key European hub for 15 years, over an ongoing... Ocean shipping on Wall Street: the sound of silence Capital-market sentiment is so bad in New York that ship owners may end up raising more money in Oslo this year. GM halts assembly operations at Canadian plant as strike fallout continues Automaker stops producing vehicles at Oshawa plant as temporary layoffs hit GM workers and suppliers including CEVA Logistics. Remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda still affecting freight businesses in the Houston area The one-two punch of torrential rains and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda has forced road closures and route changes for freight businesses in Houston... Proposal floated to allow USPS self-declaration of foreign postal shipments; keep US in UPU France, Germany float proposal that would increase USPS charges for handling foreign mail, keep US in UPU Visibility entices, and frightens, the supply chain Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms. California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and... National freight volumes now positive for two straight months as 2018 comparisons ease Freight volumes and rejections continue their newfound winning ways FMC extends comment period for container availability rule The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission set the new comment deadline for its notice of proposed interpretive rule to address demurrage and detention practices to Oct.... McLeod Software launches virtual AI Truck Racing League McLeod Software launched a virtual Artificial Intelligence Truck Racing League (AITRL) designed to educate the transportation industry about the importance of machine learning through gamification. Freight Futures for the win FreightWaves President George Abernathy makes hedging fun at CSCMP Edge 2019. Postmates raises $225 million, nears initial public offering When a company raises a significant amount of capital this close to its public offering, it could reflect cash insecurity or the basic desire to... Servicing trucks in the era of Truck-as-a-Service As trucks adopt advanced technologies, there is a growing need for tech-savvy mechanics to service them. Container shipping growing more slowly than in 2018 BIMCO says there are "several indications" that goods are being shipped from the Far East to Europe and then transhipped to the U.S. East Coast... Latest US sanctions take aim at Iran's banks The Treasury Department adds two banks to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List in response to Iran's alleged involvement in missile attacks against... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/20 A rate correction in the East drives National freight futures lower on Thursday. Record floods in Texas fading, but not gone (forecast video) Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today. RateLinx launches platform to help data drive strategy, not just efficiency By creating a one-stop shop, RateLinx hopes to offer shippers cost savings alongside data analysis. Costs of California drayage expected to rise under AB5 Despite sea change in business model, carriers and drivers may want to wait for more clarity. Weighing trade imbalance Academics look at the trade imbalance between the United States and China and weigh in on possible fixes. Temporary logistics workers will earn more this holiday season, finds Wonolo report Businesses will pay up to 14% more on logistics-related temporary jobs during the upcoming holiday season.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Oil markets seen underestimating Middle East risk premium FUTURES 4: Product crack spreads weaken as USGC refinery operations return Bunkers supplier Monjasa awaits 0.5%S demand in Panama: Americas chief Brazil's Petrobras to lower sulfur cap for bunkers to 0.5% from October

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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