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May 22, 2020

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China's weekly export container shipping index declines 0.1 pc Surprise! Surprise! Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming post tonnage uptick Yang Ming, HMM post quarterly losses and expect more heavy weather Germany's Hapag-Lloyd reduces fuel surcharges in France US trucking suffers most in the US transport virus downturn Container traffic in Mexico declines 7.8pc in first quarter DP World Sokhna runs at top speed despite tight health restrictions China-US air rates spike as virus hits and cargo capacity tightens Meds top priority in India lockdown, perishables fly later Distressed Virgin Australia has no shortage of white knights

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MAY 21, 2020
Availability of cargo space most important criterion of carrier service for shippers & forwarders, shows survey Consortium established to promote zero-emission electric vessel J. M. Baxi executes crew change at Mumbai, Paradip & Dhamra ports Protocol on inland water transit & trade between India & Bangladesh boosted Huge export potential seen in agriculture & food sector following deregulation Khadi face mask exploring global markets DP World Cochin handles 50,000 TEUs in 50 days of lockdown Import-laden containers moved from JN Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to May 20, 2020 Port of Rotterdam reduces frequency of Covid-19 meetings Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations and import delivery from Container Freight Stations during March 23 to May 20, 2020 Electronic Sealing-Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs Bonded Warehouses Restrictions on inter-state movement seen coming in way of economic activities MbPT Chairman visits Covid Health Care Centre, interacts with patients & medical staff

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MAY 21, 2020
China's new air cargo gate-in rule eases congestion, but impacts freighters Wan Hai stays in the black, but Evergreen and Yang Ming's red ink raises merger talk UK handlers tell Whitehall: 'help us manage our cash flow or we will fail' As the US airlines grab bailouts, they dig the final holes in their 'level playing field' FTA says Treasury needs to bring forward 'flexible furloughing' to this month FedEx teams with Microsoft for a revolution, but is it just playing catch-up? Against the odds: Airline bailouts - the dangerous 'reek of nationalism' On the wires: Toll Group foundering in the dark (web)

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MAY 21, 2020
Le Havre pilot station to get major simulator upgrade One of Europe's longest established pilotage operations, the Le Havre pilot station in France with roots going back to the 16th century, is to get a cutting-edge 21st century navigational simulator. The PODCAST: All American Marine's Ron Wille In this edition of Listen Up!, we hear from Ron Wille, business development manager at Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) . Wille joined AAM in 2018, but has had a AWO members elect Crowley's Art Mead as Chairman The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association's Spring Board of Directors / Annual VIDEO: Japanese consortium moves ahead on all-electric tanker project Coastal shipping in Japan faces structural issues that include aging vessels and an aging seagoing workforce leading to a shortage of mariners. Meantime, the industry is under pressure to reduce emissions of Teekay Tankers reports best first quarter in ten years Vancouver, B.C., based Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE: TNK) reported adjusted net income of $110 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared with $14.6 million in the first quarter of last Good day for South Korean shipbuilders Two major South Koreans shipyards reported significant orders today, according to Yonhap news agency reports. Hyundai Heavy Industry Group disclosed that it has signed a $178 million contract to build two 300,000

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MAY 21, 2020
Tankers monopolise waning Greek newbuild interest The latest uptick in shipbuilding activity began in early May with a contract from CM Lemos for two firm suezmaxes... Shipping sanctions ambiguity to extend beyond US election The latest guidance from the US on sanctions helpfully 'freshens' up existing recommendations and collates them in one place. But... Ports must push for recognition of vital role in supply chain Full impact of pandemic is yet to be felt in port finances and may affect future investment plans Remote pilotage should be a last resort even in a health crisis Standard Club's advice remains for the procedure to be performed only when it is a mandatory requirement according to port... New UK terminal completes trial ahead of opening New terminal will become largest in the UK for unaccompanied ro-ro freight James Sherwood, containerisation pioneer and entrepreneur, dies at 86 James Sherwood has been described as a genuine entrepreneur, full of enthusiasm and ideas, and who can justly claim to... Ports call for continued UK government support BPA calls for three-pronged approach to helping ports drive economic recovery Tanker stocks downgraded as oil market rallies Assessments of daily earnings on key routes for crude and product seaborne transport have dramatically plunged over the past month Yard Talk \| A bet on a nation's fortune The merger of China's two largest state shipbuilding groups has gained the combined entity more weight in the eyes of... MOL joins project to launch first zero-emission electric tanker The 'e5 consortium' - comprising seven companies, including MOL and Mitsubishi Corp - plans to launch the world's first zero-emission... Daily Briefing Free to read: Floating storage peak exposes tankers to post-crisis demand \| Evergreen and Yang Ming in talks over state-aid... Brightoil settles with creditors Brightoil had earlier disposed of its 15-ship fleet to reduce debt pressure HHI wins $178m twin VLCC order Hyundai's last order was a pair of suezmaxes ordered at the beginning of May, also by an undisclosed European owner P&I club correspondents on frontline as sector navigates pandemic Correspondent networks have been essential to the ability of P&I Clubs to maintain service levels, despite the significant restrictions imposed...

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MAY 21, 2020
COVID-19 capex crunch threatens project logistics sector Domestic intermodal slides to weakest month since 2012 US agriculture exporters, chassis lessors clash Container lines learning from crises past: CEOs Top US Shippers: 'Safe harbor' tax credit boosts 2019 US solar imports

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MAY 21, 2020
Virgin Voyages pushes back Scarlet Lady's debut to October Pistiolis childhood dream comes true with VLCC debut order Greek owner's Central Shipping Group expands into VLCC segment with order for firm pair at Hyundai Capes fare better in Pacific amid Brazil's iron-ore troubles Mines shutter in the country as coronavirus spreads Teekay LNG expects no LNG charter cancellations for its fleet Chief executive Mark Kremin says company recognises the 'unprecented volatility and uncertainty' in the markets Teekay Tankers eyes more asset sales after securing front cover Suezmax and aframax specialist also repays $200m worth of debt in move to increase financial flexibility DSME scoops $340m newbuilding contract for LNG floating unit But shipbuilder must wait on 'mystery' project's final investment decision before deal becomes effective Officer fights for law change after Wallem sex discrimination ruling Sophia Walker has union backing to remove loophole preventing protection on non-UK-flagged ships operating overseas Want a charter rate cut from SFL? 'We usually politely decline' Boss Ole Hjertaker says it has received no contract renegotiation requests except from shareholder John Fredriksen's Seadrill. Transport Capital exits boxship market as asset values drop Sale of feedership comes as containership prices are set to fall further Japan mulls new ship finance scheme to help struggling yards Could new funding structure eventually replace traditional 'Jolco' Japanese lease deals? Skarsgard relishes challenge of growing Belships in a world in turmoil Bulker boss outlines strategy for expanding fleet and shareholder base Time to sell: Cleaves downgrades a tanker sector facing 'new reality' Investors advised to offload stock as era of 'incredible earnings' ends Chembulk Tankers meets expectations but forecasts pandemic uncertainty Chemical tanker owner records stable vessels earnings compared with the final quarter of last year Teekay gas unit locks LNG fleet into charters for 2020 Teekay Corp spinoff says long-term contract cover means pandemic fallout has had "minimal impact" on operations Warning for older crew as 72-year-old master crushed UK state accident investigator says more than 40% of seafarers killed in accidents are over 50 years of age Going once: An inside look at a live auction as Greek bulker snapped up Broker CW Kellock coordinates international Zoom call to sell Smooth Navigation bulker Norwegian extends fleet lay-up a fourth time, until end of July Cruise majors fall modestly on Wall Street in early afternoon Wednesday Teekay Corp untouched by pandemic as it cuts debt by $580m Tanker, LNG carrier and FPSO group back in the black as it sails through crisis almost unscathed Total hunts up to four dual-fuel LR2 tanker newbuilds Energy major issues tender for 'high-spec' product carriers, shortly after securing charters for two LNG-powered VLCCs Teekay ties up nine tankers as it reports 'best quarter in a decade' Suezmax and aframax specialist also repays $200m worth of debt in move to increase financial flexibility Cargoship crew take refuge in citadel as pirates attack Nigerian navy responding to incident involving vessel off Bayelsa state Marine insurers prepare for more shipowners to put vessels into lay-up There are indications from the insurance world that an increasing number of owners are considering laying up tonnage Euronav to pursue $216m buyback after shareholders fall in line Tanker giant finally wins investor approval to hoover up stock State-backed white knight tipped to bail out Pacific International Lines State-backed financial benefactor speculated to be waiting in the wings to help the troubled liner company Talk of state-backer for PIL comes as Singapore seen needing national carrier PIL managing director Teo Siong Seng's stature in the Singapore business scene may help win funding for the company Teekay confirms missing officer not on board suezmax Forensic investigation into Cristito Acosta's disappearance begins in South Africa Hyundai Heavy bags double VLCC newbuilding deal South Korean shipowner adds to suezmax deal secured from Greek owner CM Lemos earlier in May Wintermar defies Covid-19 as it returns to the black Further sharp decline in charter rates due to virus ruled out, as many OSV firms already operating at low or even negative margins Russian LPG cargoes arrive in India in potential new trade Sibur looks to alternative markets after drastic fall in European consumption due to lockdown

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MAY 21, 2020
Port Houston 'famous' for COVID-19 response Quick action sets the bar for terminal operators across the country, says Agriculture Transportation Coalition chief Breaking: FAA approves cargo to ride in passenger seats One of the big innovations for passenger airlines during the coronavirus era is using their planes as dedicated cargo haulers. Cargo 2.0 was putting boxes... National Shipper Advisory Committee for FMC gets Senate push Panel of importers and exporters will advise the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on policies of competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness in ocean shipping. Seroka: Information flow vital for ocean container moves Port of LA chief promotes nationwide port optimization system to enhance visibility and improve execution FMC's Dye keeps eye on COVID-19-challenged US supply chains U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye said Fact Finding 29's work will help the American ocean shipping industry better prepare the supply chain for the... Governments help correct COVID distortions in airfreight market At least two governments, Australia and New Zealand, are helping to correct distortions in the airfreight market. Airlines highlight hygiene efforts to win back customers The word of the day: deep clean. Except for picking up trash, cleaning airplanes before the coronavirus happened mostly after a long day of flying....

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MAY 21, 2020
European jet paper cracks hit 7-week high amid refinery run cuts Northwest European jet swap cracks have hit a seven-week high as positive sentiment buoys the paper market, while refinery run cuts bite. Cosmo sees Japan's gasoline, gasoil demand drop bottoming by Oct-Dec Cosmo Energy Holdings said Thursday it sees Japan's gasoline and gasoil demand bottoming out by October-December and recovering to pre-coronavirus levels by January-March 2021, but expects the country's jet fuel demand to see a drop of 20-30% year on year in the first quarter of next year. Small-scale LNG terminal in Poland takes next step In a bid to increase the use of LNG as a fuel in both maritime and road transport, a feasibility study for a small-scale LNG terminal in Gdansk has been completed with the next step being a decision on whether to precede with the project, Lotos Group said. Med refineries unlikely to hike runs as bad margins offset rising road fuel demand Mediterranean refineries are unlikely to ramp up their run rates in the short term as refinery margins remain poor despite an uptick in demand for diesel and gasoline in Europe as countries ease restrictions introduced to combat the COVID-19 spread, according to traders. Japan's ANA sees June domestic flight cancellation rate at 69%, down from 86% in May Japan's top airline All Nippon Airways said Thursday its domestic flight cancellation rate for June was 69% of its fiscal 2020-21 plan for the month, compared with 86% in May, as it sees some recovery in flight bookings - a move welcomed by local refiners for its potential to increase jet fuel demand. China's key oil product exports set to fall to multiyear lows in May China's total exports of gasoline, gasoil and jet fuel are expected to fall to a multiyear low, possibly below 2 million mt, in May amid negative export margins, refining sources and analysts said this week. Oil product stocks surpass 30 mil barrels for first time Oil product stockpiles at Fujairah on the UAE's east coast have surpassed 30 million barrels for the first time, with inventories of both middle distillates such as jet fuel and heavy distillates such as marine fuel hitting all-time highs, data released Wednesday by the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone showed. Mixed EIA inventory update caps morning rally, sends RBOB lower NYMEX RBOB prices settled in the red Wednesday following an unexpected build in US gasoline inventories last week. JAPAN DATA: Mar bonded bunker fuel oil sales rise 27% on month to 2.96 mil barrels Sales of bonded marine diesel rose 12.9% on month to 53,836 barrels in March. Sinopec poised to benefit from rising China marine fuels output: sources Sinopec is estimated to meet around 40% of 1 million mt/month or so of bunker fuel sold to ships calling at Chinese ports. Persian Gulf to Japan VLGC rates slide to 14-month low "Rates ex AG (have been) falling because of lesser tons in May as Saudi cuts, Indians seems to have taken too much cargoes and have been looking to re-sell," a source 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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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