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BRIEFS

June 28, 2019

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Transpacific carriers void more sailings and hike rates with peak season GRIs Mega boxship orders may be on the horizon for Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen Hutchison Ports Thailand hits 25m TEU milestone First female to take the helm at Singapore Shipping Association US seeks allies' help to enhance maritime security in Persian Gulf Novorossiysk port's Q1 cargo volumes are up 0.3pc to 47.63 million tonnes Militants free fishermen in 1st abduction of crew incident reported this year Hactl signs up to new ULD Code Emirates SkyCargo opens new purpose-built Chicago pharma cargo unit Turkey-China cherry exports to surge with scrapping of 16-day waiting period

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JUNE 27, 2019
DB Schenker launches new entity in Bangladesh FFFAI holds EC Meeting in Guwahati to explore opportunities in North-East India Transworld Group takes an initiative to ease water crisis in Chennai Deendayal Port Trust wins coveted award Introduction of facility of examination of DPD containers at port terminal Commerce & Industry Ministry to give highest priority to logistics sector Amended SEZ Bill passed in Lok Sabha Maharashtra govt to set up venture capital fund for export-oriented units, says Minister Rawal

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100 years after the first east-west transatlantic crossing Broad alliance for more rail links "Too many certificates, too little authority" MacGregor's TTS acquisition to be completed in Q3/2019 Austrian Post takes over DP DHL hubs More incentives for climate protection Pilatus banned from supplying services on Arabian Peninsula Inland seaport at Rotterdam enhanced C.H. Powell Company celebrates 100th anniversary New Indianapolis "super sub" now supercharged APM presents its plans for Barcelona New home delivery rail service in Italy Aigle Azur with ASL Airlines France to Algeria Emirates Skycargo appoints first female cargo managers Geodis meets its targets Haropa commits to port development abroad Express service provider relies on Swiss railways "Curiosity of the Day" SAS to launch new route into Lebanon

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JUNE 27, 2019
Whitehall unveils new express emergency freight plan for 'no-deal' Brexit Air cargo players need to find new markets as traditional business softens MSC continues box ship upgrades to compensate for slots lost to scrubbers Trade disputes create no winners: DHL barometer reveals impact of US-China clash Every port can do something to boost sustainability, cheaply, says IAPH chief Maersk CEO wants half its earnings to come from inland logistics Supply chain radar: Misplaced Amazon mania? - just nationalise it

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JUNE 27, 2019
Okeanus names Phil Clements lead engineer Houston headquartered Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus) has hired Phil Clements as lead engineer. Okeanus is a rental, sales and services organization, with in-house equipment manufacturing and engineering capabilities for the Pittsburgh picks Lake Assault to build advanced river rescue vessel Lake Assault Boats (a subsidiary of Fraser Shipyards, Inc, Superior, Wis.) is to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel for the City of Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit,. The craft's primary mission Ferry major adds a tug to its fleet Spanish ferry major Baleària has taken delivery of a Damen Shipyards Stan Tug 1606 E3. It will be the first IMO Tier III compliant tug to operate in the Mediterranean and the Maritime HR guru to speak at FERRIES 2019 Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year is being held November 5 Wight Shipyard completes two cats for Mexican customer Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. has completed its second export order. Placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, it consists of two 37 meter catamaran fast ferries which will be transported New Saudi shipyard's first VLCC will be built in South Korea Saudi Arabian tanker giant Bahri has committed to ordering a VLCC from a giant new shipyard being developed in the King Salman Complex for International Maritime Industries and Services at Ras Al-Khair. Evac Evolution BWMS gains USCG Type Approval The Evac Evolution ballast water management system (BWMS) has received Type Approval from the U.S. Coast Guard. The system is manufactured by Evac's Cathelco subsidiary which attained USCG Alternate Management Systems (AMS)

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JUNE 27, 2019
Viewpoint: What are the maritime priorities? It was not governments, but agencies from the shipping community that met at the International Maritime Organization earlier this month... Bahri set for first VLCC order from IMI yard South Korea's HHI will build the VLCC on behalf of IMI War risk clauses do not apply in the Middle East Gulf, but they soon might 'As for pulling out of a charter altogether, an owner could not justify this unless the charterer can be shown... Clarkson research chief keeps faith with trade growth Speaking at the Greek-British Shipping Forum, in Athens, Mr Gordon said the need for investment in ships will recover Okeanis Tankers agrees scrubber financing with BNP The Ioannis Alafouzos-led firm secures $11m for scrubber installations on six vessels Morocco's Tangier port set to become Mediterranean's largest New terminal will help the Moroccan port join the big league as additional capacity is brought online to support Maersk's... New maritime fund on investment trail Private equity outfit Dee4 Capital Partners has set itself the target of creating a relatively small fund size, not exceeding... Environment may be at risk after 'naive' casualty ruling 'Salvors may come under increasing pressure not to invoke Special Compensation P&I Clause payments, or to move on to commercial... UK unveils new freight capacity planning for no-deal Brexit After the UK government wasted millions of pounds on cancelled ferry contracts earlier this year, the same plan is back... Maersk plans to switch focus to boost revenue, chief says Maersk aims to focus more on inland logistics, with plans to buy warehouses, container terminals and customs brokerage firms Straits Inter Logistics signs bunkering services deal with Bintulu Bintulu is a growing industrial centre in Sarawak where the Samalaju Industrial Park hosts aluminium and steel plants Navigator names Deans to replace Butters as chief executive Daily Briefing China's Kunlun Shipping linked to imports of sanctioned Iranian LPG \| India expands tanker escort operations in Hormuz Strait \|... PSA explores 5G port connectivity with Singtel and M1 PSA addresses its connectivity needs, supporting remote tele-operations of port equipment, crane automation and enhancements to autonomous guided vehicles operations Saudi Aramco and HHI agree co-operation deal Other deals signed, as part of the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to South Korea, include oil supply and storage agreements... APM Terminals edges closer to LA automation project The battle in Los Angeles continues as concerns over job losses and adverse economic impacts weigh in on the local... UAE reiterates lack of incriminating evidence in tanker blasts While distancing his country from US accusations against Iran, Sheikh Abdullah still reiterated his country's belief in the need to...

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JUNE 27, 2019
Ocean carriers turning over a new (green) leaf Permit denial would not block Los Angeles automation: APM Houston adds $300,000 for channel widening study Santos port workers call off latest strike threat Carriers cut Asia-Europe sailings as confidence wanes

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JUNE 27, 2019
BBC chases Siemens over unpaid deadfreight German BBC Chartering has filed suit against Siemens Wind Energy, looking to recover $1.6m in deadfreight. In a complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, BBC alleges it had a contract signed in late 2016 to carry 513 wind turbine generator blades from Nangang to Corpus Christi, Texas over 22 voyages. Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering But BB More Prelude FLNG details emerge as attention turns to second shipment Details have been emerging about the first LNG export from Shell's Prelude FLNG unit off north-west Australia. Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo Those working with the project said the first cargo transfer to a waiting LNG carrier took around 36 hours. They said this was longer than expected but commented that the energy major, which had encountered mooring issues with its Shipyards that banked on a scrubber gold rush have been disappointed Many shipowners are rethinking how to control emissions, calculating that the price of low-sulphur fuel will go down and an exhaust gas cleaning system might not be so economical Total kicks off enquiries for LNG carrier tonnage Energy major is seeking five to six vessels to ship its growing volumes Pyxis Tankers sees Philadelphia refinery closure bumping MRs The closure of the massive, troubled Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refiner following last week's fire will be a good thing for tankers, says Pyxis Tankers' Eddie Valentis. "[Pyxis Tankers] affirms that the closure of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will positively impact the MR product tanker segment, especially in the Atlantic basin," the Greek executive said via the company Twitt Diana Shipping fixes another cape to Cargill Diana Shipping has fixed one of its capesizes to Cargill International at a time when charter rates are on an upswing. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner today entered into a time charter contract with the Swiss commodity trader for its 174,261-dwt Semirio (built 2007) at $16,000 per day. Diana Shipping offers another buyback The charter period is expected to begin 1 July and last from 15 month CMES claims the world's first 'smart VLCC' and hires McKinsey China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has claimed to take delivery of the world's first "smart VLCC", which theoretically only needs one crew member in the control room. Earlier this week, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp delivered the 308,000-dwt New Journey to the Shanghai-listed company, making it the 51th VLCC in the fleet of the world's largest VLCC owner. "This is the world's fir PIMCO steps in for Eurobank's bad loans US fund also looking to buy Greek lender's NPL servicing company. Yard sues Icon Offshore over PSV newbuilding A Malaysian shipbuilder is suing domestic owner Icon Offshore over a newbuilding contract. Icon said its subsidiary Icon Ship Management (ISM) had received a Kuala Lumpur High Court writ and claims from Labuan Shipyard & Engineering (LSE) over a platform supply vessel (PSV) ordered in 2011. LSE wants general damages and an alleged outstanding sum of MYR 13.94m ($3.36m). These partly relate to m Bahri places debut VLCC order at giant new IMI yard Investor Hyundai Heavy Industries will build first ship in South Korea as part of knowledge swap with Gulf facility. Okeanis strikes loan with BNP Paribas for scrubbers on six tankers Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has secured a loan from one of its existing banks to support scrubber retrofitting. Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders Oslo's $1bn capital market for shipping pushing New York for global supremacy BNP Paribas is behind the new $11m facility which will fund the equipment on two aframax and four suezmax ta Carnival is 'always going to build new ships' to deliver efficiencies Chief executive Arnold Donald shows hunger for newbuilds as cruise industry accounts for 30% of orderbook Island Offshore secures Siemens OSV charter Norway's Island Offshore has clinched a new charter for wind farm "walk to work" services. The 4,600-dwt support ship Island Crown (built 2013) has been booked by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables for its East Anglia One Offshore Windfarm. It will provide "comfortable living conditions" for 40 workers for up to two weeks at a time, adjacent to the site located Oman Shipping to add 22 ships by 2023 Middle East owner wants eights more bulkers as well as boxships following VLCC order. Greek shipowner Kondinave picks up pair of FPMC tankers Interests aligned with Kondinave, a Greek shipmanagement outfit, have bought a medium-range 2 (MR2) tanker pair from Formosa Plastics Marine Corp (FPMC), the latest in a string of oil carriers the Taiwanese company has sold this year. An executive with Piraeus-based Kondinave confirms clients of the company have agreed to buy the 51,000-dwt FPMC 21 (built 2009) and sistership FPMC 22 (built 2010) Aulong wins ferry double Chinese shipbuilder Aulong Shipbuilding has clinched two domestic ferry orders, according to Clarksons. The broker lists a 500-gt, 238-pax ship as having been contracted by Zhuhai Ferry for delivery in January 2020. And Shenzhen Pengxing has ordered a 300-pax ferry of the same size. No prices were revealed for the deals. Sigtto eyes three ships as candidates for 600th LNG carrier The Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto) has narrowed its search to three possible vessels for what it believes will be the world fleet's 600th LNG carrier. JMU's inaugural LNG carrier prepares for key gas trials Sigtto general manager Andrew Clifton, who is keen on tracking LNG industry statistics, told TradeWinds that he believes the newbuilding to take the crown w Poland's PGNiG starts to rack up LNG shipping requirements Gas buyer likely to need vessels in place by 2022 to lift its new volumes Bahri's oldest VLCCs head for the breakers in South Asia Saudi tanker giant continues purge of 1990s-built tankers from its fleet New-look Premuda makes its first sale and purchase move Italian shipowner acquires product tanker and elects new board Damage to new Saga cruiseship only "superficial" Chief executive Robin Shaw rules out talk of police investigation into incident at Port of Emden De Beers secures $393m financing for diamond mining ship Namibian and South African lenders come together to fund pioneering vessel. Philadelphia refinery closure set to boost MR tanker tonne-mile demand Alphatanker predicts 19 extra MR shipments in transatlantic trade if the lost gasoline production is fully replaced by imports Minesweeper crunched in cargoship collision A Japanese naval vessel has been damaged in a collision with a cargoship off Hiroshima. NHK cited the Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) as saying its minesweeper Notojima was involved in a clash with an unnamed vessel around midnight on Wednesday. No injuries were reported among the 41 crew on the warship, nor among the five seafarers on the cargo vessel. Television pictures showed significant New Harmstorf managing director Alexander Riecke eyes fleet rebuild Co-boss of German manager wants to increase the number of ships it operates again. Saudi Aramco and Hyundai Heavy agree close trade ties Deals signed cover shipbuilding, engines, refining, as well as crude supply, sales, and storage Ex-Hoegh Autoliners CEO indicted in US over price fixing Thirteen executives have now been charged in connection with conspiracy. Yang becomes first woman to helm Singapore Shipping Association Lion Republic's shipping trade body names first female president in its 34 year history.

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JUNE 27, 2019
Dray-off yard developers sue Port of Los Angeles Harbor Performance Enhancement Center says it was told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union runs the port. Two Norwegian shipping execs indicted for price-fixing The U.S. Justice Department said Höegh Autoliners' Ingar Skiaker and Øyvind Ervik worked with other shipping companies to illegally "fix, stabilize and maintain rates." Legislation would increase Congress' tariff authority The bill, introduced in the House Tuesday, would limit new or additional tariffs imposed by the president to 120 days unless approved by Congress. Moody's forecasts more automated container terminals Advantages include lower operating costs, increased throughput capacity, improved service reliability and reduced emissions. LA, Long Beach see Southeast Asian trade growth Larger container volumes with Asia partially have offset a decline in trade with China and Hong Kong. Port of Baltimore seizure nets 333 pounds of cocaine The seizure came one day after nearly 20 tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.3 billion were seized at the Port of Philadelphia. AAPA calls for federal solution to 'fix' HMT A letter sent Wednesday to congressional leaders states the plan "must provide full use" of the Harbor Maintenance Tax revenues and "address tax fairness." Commentary: Walmart should have known better It's important for all U.S. companies to invest the necessary resources into compliance oversight on the front end to prevent regulatory violations from occurring. Chao to receive AOTOS Award Purolator to invest C$1 billion over next five years Executive Moves: SSA, Hamburg Süd, QuestaWeb, TeamWW Schneider introduces intermodal ramp in Indianapolis Senators introduce two-person freight train crew bill Maersk is looking inland

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JUNE 27, 2019
Gasum completes ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Rotterdam Nordic gas company Gasum completed its first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering operation in Rotterdam. Singapore's Jul ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term price increases to plus $9-$10/mt Singapore's ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts for July were inked at higher premiums. Fujairah ex-wharf differentials could remain in negative territory: sources Fujairah ex-wharf bunker differentials have declined to negative territory amid ample supply. Oil prices remain 'very fragile' amid supply and demand concerns: Vitol "I think the [oil] price is really fighting itself between supply concerns and demand concerns," Hardy said. INTERVIEW: Indian Oil Corp eyes Saudi, US crude to replace bulk of Iranian volumes "If supplies through that channel are disrupted it will be a very difficult scenario," Singh said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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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

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		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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