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BRIEFS

June 26, 2019

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Yang Ming carries out network service changes amid rising trade tensions APL starts new weekly Bangkok Haiphong service IMO alerts shipping industry about false piracy warnings Tanker freight rates soar in aftermath of Oman tanker attacks Design completed on new 2,500-TEU eco fuel container carrier S'pore shipmanager urges shipping sector to fully embrace digitisation Colombo container terminal is named Asia's best for 3rd straight year ICTSI subsidiaries in Mexico and Honduras get 'fair logistics' seal Cathay faces 'tremendous pressure' on yield amid stiffer competition US bans flights over parts of Iran's airspace after downing of drone Cargolux completes beluga whale flight from China to Iceland

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JUNE 25, 2019
Govt committed to provide enabling environment for growth of seafarers in India: Mansukh Mandaviya ICS pushing for rapid action on further CO2 reduction by international shipping Maersk introduces Maersk Spot, a new fully online product that simplifies the buying process for customers Call centre inaugurated in Mumbai DGFT HAROPA - Port of Le Havre & French Development Agency join forces for boosting ports in developing countries Port of Hamburg wins Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain award as Best Global Seaport in 2019 PSA Singapore named Best Container Terminal - Asia Agartala airport set to go international Amazon soars in air cargo operations; adds 15 more aircraft to fleet Qatar Airways orders five Boeing 777 freighters Saudi Airlines Cargo launches two new routes Vizag may get air cargo boost Reform ideas suggested to leap-frog growth South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2019 generating tremendous response

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Boosting the development of Europe's railways Fourteen new trucks to operate across the UK Green light for Panattoni Park Frankfurt Süd BLS appoints head of rail production Two new faces on the board at Port Trois-Rivières ANA to cooperate with Virgin Orbit Regular weekly train connects Russia and China New superhub in Eindhoven Learning how to avoid truck congestion at Heathrow Christian Salcher manages cargo-partner's office in Tyrol RBH service to connect south China, Thailand and Vietnam From China to Turkey by truck in just 19 days Agility plans to invest in Togo "Curiosity of the Day" Streetscooter management gains new COO Back to a rise in trade volumes in 2019? Starting to service B737NG in Siberia

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JUNE 25, 2019
Maersk targets frustrated shippers, offering 'no rolled cargo' service Uncertainty over Brexit hits logistics margins amid growing fears of 'no deal' US soybean exports to China withering - 'bumper crop but we need new markets' Innovation must overtake trade growth for sea change in shipping emissions Tough times for Australasian container shipping as trade war ripples spread JD.com logistics arm raises $218m investment fund FedEx hits back over 'impossible' task of policing exports to China Market Insight: Maersk's sweet Spot is not so sweet Market Insight: Q&A with Christian Stocker - Leman has M&A (and more) in its sights On the wires: JF Hillebrand - prey, predator or...

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JUNE 25, 2019
Gulf Island newbuilds feature Schottel and Vulkan technology A series of ten Robert Allan Z-Tech 30-80 design terminal and escort tugs being built by Gulf Island Shipyards each feature two type SRP 510 FP Schottel Rudderpropellers type SRP 510 FP. Jacobs wins Saudi shipyard contract Dallas, Texas, based Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) is to deliver design engineering services for what will be the largest shipyard on the Arabian Gulf: the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services MAN dual-fuel two strokes pass 500,000 hour milestone MAN Energy Solutions reports that its two-stroke, dual-fuel engine portfolio has now logged over 500,000 operating hours. The company has booked more than 250 sales across its entire range of dual-fuel two David DeVilbiss joins Glosten Seattle-headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering firm, Glosten, announces the hiring of David DeVilbiss. He joins Glosten's Marine Construction group as a Senior Marine Consultant. "We are thrilled to have David join Navy takes delivery of LCS 20 The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) during a June 21 ceremony at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The future USS Cincinnati is the 18th Wallem on board with 2019 Day of the Seafarer theme Today, June 25, is the international Day of the Seafarer. This year IMO is using it as opportunity to promote gender equality, with a social media campaign using the hashtage #IamOnBoard. One Norway won't repair frigate that sank after collision Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen says that the Government has decided it is more appropriate to dispose of the frigate KNM Helge Ingstad, rather than to repair it. The frigate sank following

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JUNE 25, 2019
Attrition of shipping's equities analysts is both cyclical and structural Higher capital requirements, more selectivity from buy-side investors and electronic trading are all lowering commissions for investment banks American Club clocks up $5.5m loss as combined ratio hits 116% 'The market may be experiencing a transitional phase where club capabilities will become ever more important to members in the... Maersk launches online spot booking system Mutual commitment between the customer and line 'ensures that the vicious cycle of overbookings is addressed', box carrier claims Maritime leaders set to converge on London This year's International Shipping Week will be the biggest since the biennial event was launched in 2013, according to chairman... Electrofuels will drive shipping's decarbonisation Umas believes electrofuels such as hydrogen, methane and ammonia, will power shipping Call for more women in shipping UK's National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers marks Day of the Seafarer celebrations by calling for an increase... Daily Briefing Major shipping companies unprepared for low-carbon future \| Maersk and Bolloré Logistics commit to 20% CO2 cut by 2025 \|... Pilot project seeks to prevent misdeclared cargoes with blockchain With a quarter of incidents on board boxships caused by wrongly identified cargoes, a new initiative is hoping to reduce... LNG Canada receives $209m funding from federal government A five-party joint venture led by Shell is backing the C$40bn LNG Canada project that will initially export cargoes from... Chevron linked to proposed ethylene plant in Qatar The new ethylene and derivatives complex will have nameplate capacity of 1.9m tonnes per annum and boost Qatar's polyethylene production... UAE calls for collaboration to protect energy shipping ADNOC chief executive Sultan al-Jaber says UAE will work with friends and allies to defuse and deescalate the current threat... European Maritime Law group elects Vincent Power as chairman One of the key topics on the agenda at Emlo's Cyprus meeting this autumn will be the European Commission's Consortia... Bauxite leads dry bulk trade growth Bauxite trade is expected to expand by 18% this year, Clarksons data shows

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JUNE 25, 2019
'Painfully slow' US freight market growth predicted Employers ratify ILWU Canada contract Blockchain has potential to reduce container ship fires Major ocean carriers falling short of IMO goals ILWU's goal for terminal automation: worker training NY-NJ eyes near-port rail projects to boost cargo fluidity China-ECSA rates rocket despite new capacity Tariffs push carriers to expand services from Southeast Asia Air cargo volume, rates in tailspin Survey favors Halifax expansion over new construction Maersk revives no-show fees for bookings

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JUNE 25, 2019
Korea P&I Club opens up to rivals on casualty 'experiences Insurer says industry can learn from how it handled two environmentally sensitive salvage operations Fewer ship losses come as relief, but accident rate is still alarming Last year saw another fall in the number of vessels lost, but the underlying level of incidents remains stubbornly high and should be a cause for attention Japan P&I drops South Korean discounts after complaints Korea P&I says rival is no longer discounting to win its business Golden Ocean Group moves forward with share buyback Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal-led bulker player is looking to repurchase six million units Billionaire Gray shows additional appetite for Troim firms with Borr Drilling buy South African billionaire Allan Gray has deepened his investment in companies controlled by Tor Olav Troim by boosting his stake in Borr Drilling. Orbis takes bigger position in Golar Borr Drilling seals $645m of new finance Gray's Orbis Investment Management snapped up stock worth close to $2m in the Oslo-listed driller today. The shares are worth $1.98m at Borr's present trading price and th UAE vows to work with allies to deter tanker attacks, says Adnoc Public comments from Adnoc chief executive come after US President questioned whether his country should continue to protect the shipping lane via the Strait of Hormuz Gemini makes first buy since Danaos debt restructuring US-listed shipowner refinancing has rekindled growth appetite of affiliate Capital Gas and Maran Gas upbeat on next 18 months Optimism with caution on uncertainties but Tsakos Energy warns on post 2022 redeliveries Middle East animosity a plus for tankers so far, Tsakos says The political stand-off in the Middle East is having positive side effects for the tanker market so far, major shipowner Nikolas Tsakos said. "It will not sound very politically correct but animosities are good for tanker rates and the market," the Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) chief executive told the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Athens. "Every animosity creates more and more demand for more Hafnia snaps up $0.33m of its own shares BW Group-owned tanker company Hafnia has bought back NOK 2.86m ($0.33m) of its own stock. The company told Norway's OTC market that it purchased 143,000 shares at NOK 20 each. After the transaction, Hafnia holds 211,479 of its own shares, representing 0.06% of the company. Hafnia Tankers books profit in first quarter since BW deal closed Hafnia made a profitable start to 2019 in what was its f Star Bulk rebuys $5m in shares Petros Pappas-led bulker owner in late November initiated programme to repurchase $50m of its own stock. India sending two warships to Gulf Aim is to protect shipping following tanker attacks. Paris MOU cracks down on filthy "mephitic" cargoships The Paris MOU state control organisation has revealed details of two cargoships found to be in an "indescribable" and "mephitic" condition in Italy and Greece. The 9,200-dwt general cargoship Virile (built 1992) called at Marina di Carrara in Italy on 6 March to load marble blocks, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and bulldozers. It was expected to leave on 14 March. The vessel, with Former Maersk boss Andersen among major players backing Mortensen's new shipowning venture One-time Brondby Football Club, a Singaporean shipowner and a footwear dynasty also involved. Plato, Conrad, Bob Marley and high spirits: shipping bids farewell to Rodgers Historic tea clipper Cutty Sark is a fitting venue to mark Euronav's 15 years as a public company and Hugo De Stoop stepping up to CEO Bery Maritime reports strong results and looks positively on 2019 Bery Maritime has reported very strong profit margins in its annual report.. The Oslo-based, fertiliser-focused shipbroker's 2018 results show show that the firm had a pre-tax profit of NOK 20m ($2.35m), against a NOK 1m profit in 2017. Maersk Broker executive trio chart next moves after profitable and expansive 2018 Finance items accounted for NOK 20m of the 2018 profit. President Christian Tanzania to build new bulker port Tanzania is planning to construct a new dry bulk port in its southern region of Mbeya. The country's ports authority wants to boost trade with Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo, the Citizen newspaper reported. It cited deputy minister for works, transport and communications, Atashasta Nditiye, as saying the terminal will be linked to the Tanzania-Zambia railway line. C John Fredriksen's Frontline tipped to follow up VLCC resale deal and newbuilding play in rising tanker market John Fredriksen's Frontline is expected to follow up its VLCC resale and product newbuilding swoops with the purchase of additional tankers at a time IMO 2020 and political tensions are seeding the market. Charters behind double VLCC strike by SK Shipping emerge as price focus intensifies Two secondhand VLCCs and MR tankers attracting interest Frontline grabs VLCC resale and orders LR2s Middle Five MSC Gayane crew remanded in custody Seafarers to face federal trial in $1bn cocaine smuggling case. Charters behind double VLCC strike by SK Shipping emerge as price focus intensifies South Korean shipowner diverges from its normal buying strategy by taking resale newbuildings Vitol building LSFO refinery in Malaysia Trader and owner looking to supply IMO 2020-compliant fuel in Asia. Uljanik Plovidba sells MR as restructuring begins Croatia's Uljanik Plovidba has sold its oldest tanker as the first step in its financial restructuring. It said a memorandum of agreement had been signed with an unnamed buyer concerning the disposal of the 53,000-dwt Kastav (built 2009). Court ruling gives Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba access to accounts Six released in $181m Uljanik fraud probe Handover is expected within two weeks. Vessel Dof Subsea seeks to align bond and loan covenants Norwegian OSV owner extends one loan as dialogue continues over refinancing Tokio Marine cuts off UK arm in restructuring move The Tokio Marine Group is to put its UK based company Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance (TMKI) into run off in a restructuring of its business. Tokio Marine said in a statement: "TMKI will stop accepting business from 1 July 2019, apart from Japanese accounts which will be unaffected until 1 January 2020 when they will be underwritten by TMK's sister company Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC). Two TMK execs q Stifel raises GasLog with stock in Peter Livanos company trading at two-year low Upgrade to buy comes as LNG market approaches period when its "easier to make money" Nordea stakes growth on doing more for to selective client list Nordic bank will only pursue profitable deals with long-term, top-tier clients to expand its shipping portfolio Ditas Denizcilik makes first tanker buy in five years Rare deal by Turkish company highlights 'sensational' S&P activity for MR tankers Bergshav posts record results but stays 'cautious' on fleet growth Norwegian shipowner 'satisfied' with rise in revenue but ambitions to buy more aframaxes remain unfulfilled Jacques de Chateauvieux wins new allies in Bourbon bank battle Bourbon owner signs up other shareholders to vote with him as OSV company seeks refinancing solution. Aframax damaged during mooring in Russia Transneft says berth also damaged during incident at Novorossiysk. ICTSI: shipbuilding is dead in Subic Bay Philippines ports boss explains interest in Hanjin yard site and why the group will never get into shipping MPA's new Singapore drop-in centre to handle 20,000 crew a month Pasir Panjang Terminal facility launched as part of events to mark 'Day of the Seafarer'. Qatargas sets new Turkey LNG milestones Middle East producer says expanded terminal will capture the economies of scale afforded by Q-Flex tonnage. With teething issues resolved, ONE now faces Trump tariff fallout Japanese joint venture among the most exposed to Asia-US container trade, says analyst. Oil major cancels Wilforce charter following Singapore collision But Awilco LNG says ship should emerge from repair yard in time for seasonally stronger winter period Taiwan Navigation clears out veteran tonnage Mainland private owners are the likeliest buyers as a Taiwanese state-owned player puts ships on the block No summer slump in S&P, says Clarksons Platou Asia's Rowe Constrained supply in dry bulk could cancel the traditional seasonal slowdown NYK Line and K Line invest in dual-fuelled vehicle carrier newbuildings The 7,000-ceu PCTC newbuildings are backed by cargoes from Toyota Motor Corp Report: owners falling short of emissions target Non-profit group CDP says shipping companies not investing enough to meet 2050 reduction bullseye

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JUNE 25, 2019
Supreme Court rejects case seeking to halt 232 tariffs Tariffs on steel will remain in place after the court declined to review an American Institute for International Steel case challenging the president's constitutional authority. US seeks to form coalition for maritime security President Trump on Twitter Monday questioned whether the U.S. should continue protecting non-U.S. ships in or near the Strait of Hormuz. FedEx lawsuit says EAR violates common carrier status Express carrier giant argues when it comes to compliance with the Export Administration Regulations that it's "a transportation company, not a law enforcement agency." Georgia senators urge no China tariffs on cranes The ship-to-shore cranes had been removed from List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on China but were later added to proposed List 4. CDP: Shipping lines not investing enough to meet IMO target Retrofitting vessels and slow steaming are two short-term options to reduce emissions while more transformative technologies are developed, according to a new study. British Columbia longshoremen contract ratified Employers met Tuesday and voted to accept the new pact negotiated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada. Maersk offering guaranteed spot product Maersk Spot will offer shippers guaranteed equipment and space in exchange for a penalty if they don't show up with promised cargo. Acting CBP commissioner resigns Company owner sentenced for illegally importing batteries Former CDL tester pleads guilty to identify theft

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JUNE 25, 2019
Crude treads water as market looks to G-20 for direction Crude futures finished Tuesday's session mixed as the market treaded water ahead of the G-20 summit beginning later this week. Slow steaming a short-term path to meet IMO emissions target: CDP Slow steaming presents a quick-fix way to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Breach of sulfur cap MARPOL rules will not necessarily impact P&I cover: Gard Gard also said that the 2020 global sulfur cap does not require any amendments to be made to the existing club rules. US middle distillate Jul deliveries to Europe at 380,000 mt: cFlow "The arb closed because freight went up." Asian HSFO viscosity spread narrows on strong 380 CST, tight inflow "I think the 380 CST grade is stronger [than 180 CST] because supply is getting tighter," which made the spread narrower, a trader said. External: Global Risk Management US temporarily suspends MSC's preferred customs status after drugs seizure The drugs bust was made on board the 2018-built MSC Gayane, a 9,962 TEU vessel that had travelled from South America to Philadelphia. HSBC sees oil markets tightening in H2 despite recent weakness Brent crude will average $66.50/b during 2019, down from a previous estimates of $67/b, HSBC said. Trump threatens to lessen US security role in Strait of Hormuz, unveils sanctions "I don't think it's a full doctrinal change," Scott Modell, Rapidan Energy MD said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

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