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July 30, 2019

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OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings due to low demand Port of NY/NJ is US second busiest port after LA S Francisco Bay Area ports to see long-term cargo growth Fire-ravaged Maersk Honam resumes service FMC meets counterparts from EU and China FTA urges UK logistics sector to extend Brexit contingency measures Old Dominion's Q2 net income up 6.5pc to US$174m on 2.6pc hike in revenue UPS wants to operate first revenue-generating drone operations in US Air Canada Cargo stops services to New York's LaGuardia Airport Lufthansa Cargo uses CSafe RAP coantainers to transport pharma cargo

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JULY 29, 2019
Baltic Dry Index down Cargo volumes seen falling due to escalating trade tensions & heightened uncertainty Company approved as insurance provider under Indian Merchant Shipping Rules Corné Hulst appointed COO of Pecém port in Brazil COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Zeebrugge Terminal goes live with Navis N4 terminal operating system HFW announces development partnership with litigation analytics start-up Solomonic MOL celebrates 25th anniversary in Indonesia New Panama Canal tolls structure likely to come into force from Jan. 1, 2020 Cotton exports to cross target JNPT & terminals ink new MoU for Inter-Terminal Rail Handling Operation VOC Port handles record 1,80,597 t of cargo in a single day & berths vessel with highest parcel size CFSAI holds fruitful annual offsite meet for 2019 in Lonavala Finance Ministry to gradually relax requirement of 100 pc physical examination of consignments of 'risky exporters' IMF sees 7-7.2 pc growth for India in 2019-20 as the global scenario remains subdued

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More checks at the Simplon

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JULY 29, 2019
OOCL results signal healthier-than-expected first half for box trades Maersk pledges to 'welcome' forwarders onto TradeLens digital platform Fesco and RZD launch joint Korea-Europe service via Trans-Siberian Railway First quarter 'a good start' to the year, reports Agility Logistics Perishables bonanza goes sour for forwarders in North America Swissport set to refinance debt as preliminary results are announced Lufthansa Cargo eyes uniform fleet - within six years Market Insight: The next vertical push by CMA CGM, MSC and... K+N On the wires: Yet another sign a Swissport IPO attempt is coming?

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JULY 29, 2019
Rescue boat fell during drill because it was incorrectly secured In an investigation report (M18P0087) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada found that incorrect securement led to the 2018 uncontrolled fall of a rescue boat from the passenger ferry Queen Penguin to make FUELTRAX standard on its Flex range Singapore based Penguin International Limited has selected FUELTRAX to provide electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS) solutions for its Flex Fighter range of armored multi-role security boats. The company will also install FUELTRAX Klaveness takes delivery of second next gen combi carrier Oslo headquartered Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA today took delivery of the MV Barracuda from New Yangzi Shipyard in China. The MV Barracuda is the second of eight contracted CLEANBU vessels that will Sovcomflot orders LNG fueled Aframax trio at Russian yard Russian shipping company Sovcomflot has placed an order at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex for the construction of three new-generation MR product carriers using LNG as their main fuel. The vessels will be chartered U.K. rules out tanker swap with Iran Britain's new Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has ruled out any exchange of the detained U.K flagged tanker Stena Impero for the Iranian owned Grace I. The idea of such a swap was

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JULY 29, 2019
War risk market drops higher pricing for UK-flag tankers 'We would advise all our operators to contact their lead underwriter or broker as a matter of urgency,' says Red... Borr Drilling launches US IPO Borr hopes to raise up to $50m from the flotation of 5m common shares Iran-China crude flows rise as ships circumvent US sanctions Iranian vessels continue to turn off automatic identification system, channel oil trades multiple ship-to-ship transfers and register vessels in opaque... The future fuels debate comes to the heart of America's fossil fuel state Texas has built its economy on the exploitation of crude oil and natural gas. It is doing well and is... One Hundred Ports 2019: Trade and fuel dominate carrier concerns Box carriers seek certainty on tariffs and fuel pricing in uncertain times Evergreen putting scrubbers on 139 ships Taiwanese carrier has also released a statement regarding its take on shipping environmental rules, in which it implicitly defended the... 53 Nanjing (China) As China aims to boost riverborne transportation, the port must fight to find its place as rivals up and down... 55 Incheon (South Korea) Encouraging results were seen at the port during a time of trade tension, with new routes showing diversification 54 Ambarli (Turkey) Growth has continued but slowed down for Turkey's premier container port 49 Fuzhou (China) Volume at the port has been bolstered by steady traffic on intra-Asia routes to Taiwan and South Korea 48 Barcelona (Spain) The Catalan port managed to break the 3m teu barrier for the first time 52 Marsaxlokk (Malta) Unprecedented traffic levels were recorded yet again at the Malta Freeport Corporation-run port 51 Salalah (Oman) Devastation wreaked by cyclone Mekunu was the main reason for the large fall in throughput at the Omani port China dominates Lloyd's List One Hundred Ports' rankings There was the usual spread of winners and losers in 2018, as ports continued to prosper at others' expense, whether... 50 Vancouver (Canada) Canadian west coast container ports will reach capacity by as early as the mid-2020s and will therefore be unable to... Ports face hundredfold jump in customs declarations under WTO Brexit, CBI warns Some British ports could see a hundredfold increase in customs declarations in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Confederation... 02 Singapore (Singapore) The port city-nation, which held on to its role as the transhipment hub for the region, could benefit from the... 06 Busan (South Korea) South Korea's number one port has clearly moved on from the collapse of Hanjin to pursue its next phase of... 04 Shenzhen (China) While volume growth at the port slowed in line with the Chinese economy, performance in the year ahead will also... 09 Tianjin (China) Automation efforts are making good progress, while the merger of two terminals is set to help operational efficiency 03 Ningbo-Zhoushan (China) The port complex has started to see a decline in container exports to the US this year, but the volume... 08 Qingdao (China) The port city in China's Shandong province benefited from the first full year of Qianwan automated container terminal 05 Guangzhou (China) China's major port on the west side of the Pearl River Estuary leapfrogged both Hong Kong and Busan in terms... 10 Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Increased competition in the Middle East market has forced the port to diversify; new initiatives will be vital for it... 07 Hong Kong (China) Intense competition has taken its toll on the port, although it is fighting back by banding its terminal operators to... 01 Shanghai (China) US-China trade conflict remains a big challenge, but there are positive signs on the domestic policy front Low-sulphur regulations will not lead to front-loading Higher bunker costs from low-sulphur fuels are unlikely to drive another round of front-loading this year 12 Port Klang (Malaysia) Despite losing business to Malacca Strait rival Singapore, the port that acts as the main access point for Malaysian capital... 13 Antwerp (Belgium) A record year was witnessed by the port during 2018, with growth in imports and exports 15 Kaohsiung (Taiwan) Frontloading effects of the Sino-US trade war benefited the port, reversing a slide in growth Saeedi replaced as managing director of IRISL Sanctions-hit Iranian shipping company reconfigures its senior management. Move comes in the wake of the company abandoning its newbuild programme 16 Dalian (China) Throughput rose by well below the 2% growth target set by port authorities 18 Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) Investment in handling equipment, berth upgrading and channel dredging has helped achieve growing confidence among customers 17 Los Angeles (US) The US west coast port saw another record-breaking year, moving more cargo in 2018 than at any time in its... 14 Xiamen (China) The port aims to boost its throughput to 20m teu by 2035, despite China's slowing economy and weakened foreign trade... 11 Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Europe's biggest port achieved a new all-time high in throughput figures last year, mainly due to a growth in transhipment... 19 Hamburg (Germany) Europe's third-largest container port 'successfully asserted itself in a difficult environment' 20 Long Beach (US) Key projects include $1bn in rail improvements to boost the US west coast port's on-dock rail cargo capacity by 35% 21 Laem Chabang (Thailand) Slowing of growth at the port proved a handbrake on container throughput expansion 22 Tanjung Priok (Indonesia) Long-awaited port development has failed to solve the issues of costly delays and a lack of container capacity as Indonesia's... 23 New York and New Jersey (US) A strong economy, densely populated market, larger vessel calls and a rush to beat new tariff increases get credit for... 24 Colombo (Sri Lanka) Having increased its volumes rapidly, the port celebrated a record-breaking throughput level 25 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Vietnam's biggest port carried on, with its expansion matching the country's pace of growth 26 Yingkou (China) While debt problems - mainly due to infrastructure investment - have been an issue for the northeast China port, volumes are on the... 27 Bremen/Bremerhaven (Germany) Container throughput at the twin ports remained relatively unchanged 28 Jawaharlal Nehru (India) Despite an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices hampering its newest terminal, the port has continued to grow 29 Valencia (Spain) The Mediterranean's premier box port continued to benefit from having terminals linked to three of the most influential carriers 34 Lianyungang (China) The port maintained low levels of growth in 2018 but has performed better in 2019 so far 30 Manila (Philippines) Strong economic growth and the shift of manufacturing plants from northern China to Southeast Asia has boosted throughput 31 Taicang (China) By capitalising on its position as a key crossroads between domestic and foreign trade in the region, growth momentum has continued 32 Piraeus (Greece) Significant growth has been recorded at the port, with traffic increasing by almost 50% in three years 33 Algeciras (Spain) Having bounced back from industrial action in 2017, the western Mediterranean port seems set for a decent growth rate 35 Tokyo (Japan) Japan's largest container port has continued to invest in new infrastructure, although throughput growth is slowing 60 Yantai (China) The port has been striving to find its position in the region's consolidated group, where Qingdao stands as the largest... 61 Tangshan (China) Much of the focus is on the port's $270m fully automated terminal project that is being constructed 65 Cartagena (Colombia) Growth in transhipment and domestic traffic, along with capacity expansions, has elevated the port 47 Tanger Med (Morocco) A container flow control system and integrated blockchain platform have been set up to improve efficiency at the port 69 Houston (US) The US Gulf port's high growth rate has been conveniently balanced between imports and exports 62 Durban (South Africa) Figures show the port has been operating close to full capacity 56 Manzanillo (Mexico) Further expansion is on the cards at Mexico's biggest container port, which is also the third-largest in Latin America 64 Chittagong (Bangladesh) Another healthy year of volume growth helped the port reach record throughput last year and put it on course to... 57 Port Said (Egypt) As volumes rebound, the port is aiming to return to its former glory as one of the most competitive in... 70 London (UK) Unitised trade volumes at the PLA's ports grew by 3.5m tonnes to top 20m tonnes for the first time 67 Le Havre (France) A net increase in full containers of 3% set a new record for trade flows to the port's hinterland 68 Virginia (US) The US east coast port hailed its fourth consecutive year of record-setting volumes in 2018 and major expansion projects suggest... 63 Kobe (Japan) Typhoon Jebi severely impacted throughput at the port, which grew by a fraction of results seen in previous years 66 Nagoya (Japan) While expansion at the port slowed, it emerged relatively unscathed from typhoon Jebi 71 Genoa (Italy) The collapse of the Morandi Bridge in August and a violent storm in October badly affected the Italian ports group 72 Sydney (Australia) While volumes handled increased during 2018, the number of ship calls declined as larger vessels visited the port 73 Oakland (US) Plans to turn a marine terminal into a new Major League baseball park will not dampen the port's commitment to... 74 Balboa (Panama) Despite the downturn in 2018, Fitch Solutions forecast growth for the port over the coming four years 75 Osaka (Japan) Despite being hit by typhoon Jebi, which reportedly wrecked 2,500 containers at its terminals, the port has continued to grow 76 Yeosu Gwangyang (South Korea) The jointly administered South Korean ports expanded for the first time since 2014, with growth seen in imports, exports and... 77 Quanzhou (China) While trying to find a niche in Southeast Asian trades, the port is still dependent on domestic feeder services 78 Callao (Peru) Peru's leading container port, which mainly deals in transpacific trade, saw throughput rise 79 Gioia Tauro (Italy) The port has struggled with the departure of Maersk in 2017 and labour issues at the site 80 Charleston (US) Infrastructure investments paid off for the South Carolina Port Authority as larger vessels boosted throughput 81 Zhuhai (China) The pace of growth at the port has largely slowed, partially due to delays in the construction of new berths 82 King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia) From the Saudi desert, the port posted the highest throughput growth in percentage terms in the top 100 83 Karachi (Pakistan) The port's deepwater container terminal, operated by Hutchison, was officially opened in May 84 St Petersburg (Russia) Terminals at the port handled three-quarters of the total Russian container-handling throughput 85 Guayaquil (Ecuador) The port responsible for 70% of Ecuador's containerised trade enjoyed double-digit growth to reach more than 2m teu for the... 46 Dongguan (China) Having enjoyed successful growth in 2017, throughput at the Pearl River Delta port went into decline as it was hit... 86 Bandar Abbas (Iran) Despite being badly hit by US sanctions, work to increase container capacity at the port continued 45 Cai Mep (Vietnam) With the growth of the Vietnamese economy as the country establishes itself as a 'China plus one' destination, the deepsea... 87 Khorfakkan (United Arab Emirates) Having been badly hit by carrier consolidation in 2017, the port saw further losses but hopes new initiatives will bring... 44 Seaport Alliance (US) The US port alliance saw annual container volume at Seattle's Terminal 18 hit 1m teu, a record-breaking figure for Washington... 88 Southampton (UK) Congestion problems affected productivity at the UK's second-largest gateway 43 Tanjung Perak (Indonesia) The East Java port continued to expand at an impressive rate and further growth is likely 89 Gdansk (Poland) Another year of exponential volume growth was seen at the port, where a consortium led by PSA International acquired its... 90 Haikou (China) Transformation into a pilot free trade zone and an increase in intra-Asia trade have benefited the port 91 Kingston (Jamaica) The increasing size of ships transiting the Panama Canal has helped the port attract larger cargoes 92 Buenos Aires (Argentina) Economic reforms geared towards easing the flow of international trade have boosted the port 42 Felixstowe (UK) The UK's largest container terminal has been fighting back after a botched installation of a new terminal operating system badly... 93 Sines (Portugal) Plans are in place to significantly expand the port, which has become a major pull for carriers requiring regional transhipment 58 Yokohama (Japan) A new operating company has helped the port turn a corner, with container volumes seeing further growth 41 Rizhao (China) Increased domestic trade as well as a rise in international calls helped to boost throughput 94 Taichung (Taiwan) The pace of container throughput growth seems to be slowing at the port 40 Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) Consolidation of container facilities in the northern part of the port could help negate volumes being lost to rival King... 95 Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Staking its claim as a major player in the Middle East market, the port has seen a staggering rate of... 39 Santos (Brazil) Despite disruptions caused by dramatically reduced union employment and plans to privatise, the port continued setting throughput records 96 Jiaxing (China) The feeder port is optimistic about further growth, targeting 5m teu in container throughput for 2030 38 Colón (Panama) As the second-largest user of the Panama Canal, China has been the main supplier to the port's FTZ 37 Savannah (US) The US east coast's second-busiest container port has seen a rapid rise in throughput, doubling from a decade earlier 97 Mersin (Turkey) The port in the southeast of Turkey enjoyed new calls and bought more equipment as it planned expansion 59 Melbourne (Australia) Healthy growth is expected to continue following refurbishment at the port 98 Montreal (Canada) A rapid increase in traffic from Asian markets and a new trade agreement with the European Union proved a boon... 36 Mundra (India) The largest private sector port in India appears to have had a successful year, if media reports are confirmed 99 San Antonio (Chile) A resurgent economy has helped Chile's largest container port see an impressive increase in throughput and numerous new carrier calls 100 Taipei (Taiwan) Investment in automated cargo handling is seen as the way to improve productivity at the Taiwanese port Zhoushan needs more than price clout to beat Singapore It's a win-lose situation among ports in Asia with one bunker expert remarking that even having the top two bunker... Daily Briefing Doubts over legality of tanker seizure \| Looking east from the Middle East \| Stena Bulk in talks for release... Trade war hits Singamas box-making business Pacific International Lines subsidiary has agreed to sell the dry-box-making business to state giant Cosco Shipping Indonesian shipyard accident kills four The shipyard accident is the second involving gas poisoning in just over two months, following another in China at the... China's Hengtong and CIMC Raffles mull partnership on LNG ships Chinese LNG trader and distributor is planning to sign a co-operation framework agreement with the Chinese offshore builder about the... South Korea may join proposed US 'Sentinel' force to police the Middle East Gulf The US Energy Information Administration reports that South Korea is highly dependent on the Middle East for its oil supply, with...

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JULY 29, 2019
Shore power set back by insufficient legislation, high electricity costs GCT New York rides container volume rebound Mammoet-ALE merger leaves Sarens in the lurch Weak economic indicators cloud air cargo outlook Project logistics tackles ambitious contract modeling initiative Container shipping amps finance aid to tariff-hit shippers Large US truckload carriers surgically trim capacity

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JULY 29, 2019
Family of Texas cop sues Maersk in wrongful death case The family of a deceased Texas police chief is blaming Maersk's US-flag subsidiary for his death. A lawsuit filed in Galveston federal court last week says 50-year-old Christopher Reed and his wife, Jana, were traversing the Houston Ship Channel aboard their fishing vessel 7 June when he was thrown from the ship by the 61,986-dwt Maersk Idaho's (built 2000) wake and drowned. Fire-ravaged Maersk Berenberg shipping analyst switches sectors German bank drops coverage on 10 maritime names after researcher takes up new duties. Kastrup out as APL CEO, Courquin in There's been a shake-up in APL's c-suite in the midst of parent CMA CGM's turnaround efforts. After just 8 months on the job, APL chief executive Lars Kastrup is out and current CMA CGM Middle East senior vice president Stephane Courquin is set to take his place, effective 15 August. CMA CGM shrugs off $43m quarterly loss Hapag-Lloyd latest to add war risk surcharge to Gulf boxes Courquin will Report: Gearbox overhaul caused Aurora Explorer accident Arctic Explorer-owned passenger catamaran allided with Norwegian quay in July 2018, resulting in numerous passenger injuries. Gas and tankers help drive up first half profit at Milaha Improved results from its gas and tanker operation has helped push up first half profit at Qatar Navigation (Milaha). Unibros Shipping swoops on MR tankers amid Greek optimism for product market Milaha sees profit rise despite mixed markets Stronger results from its ports business also aided the bottom line, which grew by 6% year-on-year. It came despite drops in contributions from Milaha's lo Performance Shipping cuts quarterly loss Performance Shipping has posted another quarterly loss, having been held back by a reduction in timecharter revenue and vessel impairment charges. Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair The company, formerly Diana Containerships, reported a net loss of $1.6m for the second quarter, which includes a $300,000 impairment charge on one vessel. This is a step backwards when compar Chinese shipowners top Greeks for capacity purchased in last five years Chinese shipowners have bought more secondhand tonnage than their rivals in Greece during the past five years, according to data from Clarksons. Greek shipowners target LNG amid strong outlook and increased spot market activity Over 10% of world fleet will have scrubbers at start of IMO 2020, says Clarksons Clarksons: shipping moves forward but wildcards lurk Hellenic owners are known as the Iranian boat warns UK Navy 'Don't put your life in danger' An Iranian patrol boat told a UK frigate "Don't put your life in danger", shortly before Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) boarded the tanker Stena Impero on 19 July. Stena Bulk: Company access to Stena Impero 'imperative' This is according to new audio released by the IRGC, which appears to be an extended cut of a clip released last week. In the audio, the IRGC navy representati China Merchants Group boasts first-half profitability in rare financial disclosure Chinese state conglomerate says group revenue and profit grew in January-June despite macroeconomic uncertainty Maritime lawyers and arbitrators divided over a matter of degree Legal qualifications or hands-on experience - which is best for presenting your case, and what will it cost you? Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Borr Drilling is moving forward with its near $50m New York listing. The Tor Olav Troim-backed jack-up owner announced Monday that its shares have been approved for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Tor Olav Troim plots New York IPO for Borr Drilling Borr Drilling completes $645m financing deal The five million share offer will be made by prospectus only with shares - to be listed under Middle East Gulf tension having 'fairly muted' impact on tanker markets Gibson Shipbrokers explains why rates have remained stable despite global spotlight on region Ship financing is the biggest concern for German shipowners Developing alternative sources of capital for investment 'cannot be delayed' OOCL sees top line rise with box volumes Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has posted an increase in container volumes and revenue for the second quarter. Freight rates on the transpacific soar as lines axe sailings The Hong Kong-based container line posted revenue of $1.57bn during the three-month period, which is a year-on-year increase of 7.1%. OOCL said loadable capacity grew by 6.4%, but the overall load factor was 1.4% lowe Imabari Shipbuilding president calls for cooperation on design Action needed to counter South Korean consolidation says Imabari boss AP Moller-Maersk share buyback pushes past $200m mark AP Moller-Maersk has taken its share buyback efforts past $200m and is now halfway to its target set for the start of November. Maersk sprang the buyback this spring alongside a fresh dividend policy following the divestment of its energy businesses. AP Moller-Maersk scoops shares worth $105m in first stage of buyback Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme The world's largest shipowner began i Strait of Hormuz redesignation could hike crew wages The UK's Warlike Operations Area Committee will today decide if Hormuz will be redesignated as a high-risk area. Greek ferry rivals fit scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 fuel rules Attica Group follows rival Minoan Lines and raises €26m to install exhaust gas cleaning systems Torm tipped to sell veteran tanker in latest fleet renewal step Danish product tanker owner Torm has extended fleet renewal efforts with the sale of a veteran vessel at a time it is taking delivery of a number of newbuildings and second-hand purchases. Danish shipowner Torm doubles scrubber investment to span half of its tanker fleet Four MRs in, one out at Torm Copenhagen-listed Torm has sold the 47,000-dwt Torm San Jacinto (built 2002), multiple shipow Sovcomflot orders three more LNG-fuelled product tankers The shipowner aims to make Russian shipping greener and more competitive. Beazley and Lancashire results point to improving hull market Two leading marine insurers saw increased premiums in hull and machinery cover in the first half of the year Tufton Oceanic Assets trumpets 'sanguine' outlook for shipping Tufton Oceanic Assets trumpeted a confident outlook for the shipping and investment climate as it rang in a profitable first half performance. Tufton Oceanic Assets IPO rewrites shipping rule book Initial $91m opens door for liquidity and diversity, says Paulo Almeida Tufton Oceanic executives lay out plans for investment opportunities The shipowner made a $23.6m move for a container vesse IRISL gets new managing director after Saeidi resigns Steel industry veteran steps in to lead Iran's national shipping company through troubled waters John Fredriksen's Flex LNG closes refinancing for trio of vessels John Fredriksen's Flex LNG has closed the refinancing of three vessels, including a pair on a sale-and-leaseback deal with Hyundai Glovis. Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management John Fredriksen's Flex LNG strikes $420m sale-and-leaseback deal for two ships Oslo and US listed Flex first announced plans for the $420m leaseback for the 173,000-cbm Flex Endeavour and Flex Norway's Solvang aims to put scrubbers on most LPG carriers Pioneering adopter of exhaust cleaning systems plans to have technology installed on 15 ships by 2020 Oak Hill Advisors shipping role is strategic, not opportunistic Alternative lender unveils multi-strategy approach for investing in shipping for the long term Clown suit prompts drunken brawl on P&O's Britannia Afternoon of 'patriotic' partying on deck, with large amounts of alcohol, ends in multiple arrests Hyundai Heavy Industries Group yards to wait for higher prices South Korean shipbuilding giant is confident fresh orders will emerge in the latter half of the year Total beats off competitors to seal Benin LNG FSRU prize French oil major on course to provide sub-Sahara Africa's first floating regasification unit Second Royal Navy ship arrives in Gulf to escort UK shipping Iran president says presence of foreign forces in the region are a source of tension

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JULY 29, 2019
House Democrat working group sends USMCA report to Pelosi The working group laid out specific proposals in the areas of labor, the environment, enforcement and pharmaceuticals. Oakland OKs container dray-off yard lease Shippers Transport Express' lease on the 32-acre port location will extend through 2032. MarAd found vulnerable to cyber hackers "Malacious attackers" could have obtained records and stolen the identities from 13 executives and stuff who recently joined the U.S. Maritime Administration. Trucking queues down at largest US port Southern California ports say truckers are not availing themselves of all appointments. CBP to block Peruvian firm's timber exports Daggett reelected ILA president uShip CEO steps down, CTO steps up Five companies get more time with PdVSA

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JULY 29, 2019
External: Global Risk Management UK will not swap arrested tankers with Iran Singapore's JPTT advances oil storage infrastructure ahead of IMO 2020 "We are considering the possibility of offering direct bunkering," Ooi said. Asia middle distillates strong, but higher Chinese exports could erode margins "It's getting lower due to the closed US West Coast arb...if anyone still has unsold cargoes, it will be difficult," a trader in Singapore said. FUTURES: Oil slips as demand woes take centre stage; US-China talks Investors stay anxious over the upcoming US-China trade talks in Shanghai this week.

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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