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BRIEFS

January 24, 2020

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THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK) Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019 Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers CMA CGM launches business networking solution GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020 Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

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On your marks! Modern technology for Brazil's rail network Hungarian rail carrier renamed Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO DHL Freight implements new TMS in France Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera Air cargo boom in greater L.A. Mayotte's new port community system in operation ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro "Curiosity of the Day" A special anniversary

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups? Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities' Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020 The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells. Brennan names boat for long-term employee La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

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JANUARY 23, 2020
US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced... Hamburg Süd cuts management post Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020... Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by... Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as... Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere The Interview: Tan Soo Koong Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on... PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors 'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will... US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases... Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of... Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021... Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years... Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants Daily Briefing Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals \| Fafalios urges care over RD fund... ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG... India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax... Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020 As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium Exmar announces two financing deals Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls" Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

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JANUARY 23, 2020
DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects... Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder... US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America. Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist. Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period. Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule." Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits. Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention... Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets. Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers. Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America. Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported... American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving. Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23 National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster. Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market. Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020... US rail volumes still sluggish Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019. Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee... Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than... FMC's newest commissioner dives into role Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping. Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service. Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees. How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies? Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies. Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over... Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper. US Class I rail headcount tumbles Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board. Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10% Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes. C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video) C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator. Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday... Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video) Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production. Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output. China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth. HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US. US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand. Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said. LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said. JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels. China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said. Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi said.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

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