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BRIEFS

June 26, 2020

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Container shipping heading for a US$9b annual profit: Sea-Intelligence ZPMC to supply 28 sets of cranes to Hainan Harbour & Shipping More than 100 companies back HPH's Quebec City terminal LA's APM Terminals Pier 400 sets new world box-handling record Ships look to replace exhausted seafarers as ports slowly open EU efforts to soothe transatlantic trade tensions with US have stalled Air cargo rates and capacity fall as PPE demand weakens Cranfield Research sees a smaller, slow recovery in air transport industry US posts rule allowing US companies to work with Huawei on 5G

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JUNE 25, 2020
Baltic index gains across all vessel segments J. M. Baxi & Co. facilitates record sign-offs from 3 vessels Anti-dumping duty recommended on black toner in powder form from China, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei Oilmeal exports rise 23 pc in May Port of Antwerp registers strong reefer volume growth in Q1 Govt determined to prevent sub-standard imports & "opportunistic" takeover of domestic firms, says Piyush Goyal India opposes easing of farm exports tariff at WTO

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Greater weight for freight NAP snaps up digital payment software Intermodal operators take over Neuss Trimodal Inther Group automates hub in Ireland Rekola to head Steerprop's sales and projects Quieter LGP wagons with higher load capacity Uptick at the ports of Rio Grande do Sul Paris, France: service resumption and end Sievert Logistik wins contract from steel plant Another UAV option for the middle mile Heavy duty carrier buys new vehicles New sales manager for Hyundai material handling World container flows on hold "Curiosity of the Day" Dematic installs autostore facility in Switzerland Alsace Rotterdam Express augments services Laurels for the Porto do Açu Jose Costas elected aircraft sales VP Back to the future in Alaska

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JUNE 25, 2020
Port of Los Angeles needs to refocus as lost trade war volumes 'won't return' Emirates pushes on with passenger-freighter strategy - but is it viable? More transatlantic blankings are unveiled as a new trade war threatens IMO uses seafarer celebration to renew call to help stranded crews Cost pressure rises for parcel carriers alongside booming consumer demand China virus-safety demand the latest hurdle to a trade deal DB Schenker loses Asia Pacific CEO Ditlev Blicher to Maersk Against the odds: Cargo to the rescue! But not for long... Supply chain radar: Maersk leads or lags Cosco?

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JUNE 25, 2020
HASC releases Chairman's summary of FY 2021 Defense Authorization Act Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released a summary of his version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The House Armed Services Cable layer operator selects Wärtsilä solutions for fleet upgrade Dubai-based cable lay ship operator E-Marine is upgrading its fleet to achieve greater efficiencies. As part of this program, it has contracted Wärtsilä to provide a comprehensive scope of solutions on a U.K. marks somber Day of the Seafarer by announcing international summit on crew crisis Today is the International Day of the Seafarer, but this year it is not being taken as an opportunity for celebration as thousands of seafarers remain trapped on their ships by COVID-19 Seabourn names Josh Leibowitz president Carnival Corporation's Seabourn ultra luxury cruise brand has named Josh Leibowitz as president, effective immediately. Reporting to Stein Kruse, Group CEO of Holland America Group and Carnival U.K., Leibowitz's responsibilities will include Seaspan completes successful remote DoC audit with DNV GL In another example of how remote techniques are helping the maritime industry cope with COVID-19 related restrictions, Seaspan Corporation, the world's largest container tonnage provider, has become the latest vessel owner to HawkEye 360 just made it harder for shipping's bad actors to go dark Herndon, Va., headquartered HawkEye 360 Inc. has boosted its vessel monitoring capabilities, making it harder for vessels engaged in dubious activities to go dark by turning off AIS transmissions. HawkEye 360 Inc. Major players launch zero carbon shipping research center Backed by a start-up donation worth more than $60 million from the A.P. Møller Foundation, a group of leading industry players is taking the next step towards lowering shipping emissions by launching

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JUNE 25, 2020
Russian aframax tanker 'goes dark' to load Venezuela crude A total of 28 tankers are laden with Venezuelan crude and either in floating storage or are sailing have yet... Tanker sentiment sours as producers slash exports and inventories build Earnings fall below operating costs for smaller tankers, as Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals Middle East production cuts have removed... Shipping's short term pain won't stifle decarbonisation The Danish Ship Finance research chief warns of tough times ahead as the market is threatened by a perfect storm Day of the Seafarer: This year, do something What is needed is a concrete plan to repatriate those who have already exceeded the 11-month limit on tours of... Maersk shakes up regional management New Asia Pacific head comes with a strong background in logistics Lloyd's Register launches Covid-19 seafarer health survey 'This industry-wide survey will help us to understand what is being done, how mental health and wellbeing have been affected... No container volume rebound until next year at earliest A recovery in demand will be 'hard and fast' but will not come before consumer confidence returns Dry bulk rally could lose steam Shipping's decarbonisation targets were also discussed, but more immediately, the crewing crisis drew comments on the Day of the Seafarer Day of the Seafarer prompts industry calls for action It doesn't feel like a celebration, says Nautilus head Mark Dickinson Female officer recounts harassment at sea One particular captain I served with really disliked me, he would call me all sorts of names on the radio... China adds plants to fuel LPG recovery Dorian expects 20 planned projects to add around 11.9m tonnes per annum of LPG demand through 2023 Fuel-saving technologies struggle to excite shipping Last year's trial of rotor sails on a Maersk Tankers product carrier was a success. The lack of excitement that... Crew kidnapped from vessel off Benin The attack is the seventh off Cotonou this year, according to Dryad Global LNG floating storage set to reach record high A build-up in LNG floating storage would dampen the prospect of significantly improved prices for the commodity in the coming... Daily Briefing Free to read: Hin Leong restructuring only possible with owners' assets \| Japanese builders set out pathways to zero-emission ships... UK takes lead in push for swifter action on crew changes Seafarers are among the 'hidden casualties' of the coronavirus crisis, says UK government. 'We owe it to them and their... Port of Charleston sees throughput decline into 2021 For the coming year, the State Port Authority projections see 1.24m teu moving through Charleston, down 7% from the 1.33m... Maersk heads decarbonisation drive with new research centre Seven maritime groups will set up a research centre in Copenhagen backed by a $60m donation from the AP Moller... Iranian seafarers face US sanctions for Venezuela trade US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Iran's support for the 'authoritarian and corrupt regime in Venezuela' is unacceptable Shipping's decarbonisation efforts assessed as 'critically insufficient' Shipping has to achieve zero emissions by 2060 to be in line with the Paris Agreement goals, Climate Action Tracker...

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JUNE 25, 2020
US importers from Asia rush to NVOs amid tight capacity NC Port's Cozza to leave top spot at end of 2020 COVID-19 resets contract norms for project logistics Higher ocean rates here to stay: DHL Global Forwarding Union Pacific equipment shortage sends spot rates soaring: IMCs A.P. Møller Foundation funds new zero-carbon fuel research center

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JUNE 25, 2020
Hornbeck bankruptcy plan gets go-ahead The company's plan sees it discharge much of its debt, swap the rest for equity S&P foresees long-term weak demand for cruising Demand for Carnival Corp's cruise offerings should remain low as long as its 104 ships stay moored, the credit rating agency says Shipbreakers expect weak demolition rates in the coming quarters Low steel demand, continued yard disruptions and a large number of scrapping candidates are all pressuring recycle rates YPF declares Covid-19 force majeure on Exmar's Tango FLNG unit Belgian owner declares notice from Argentinian charterer 'unlawful' ASBA's Miami cargo conference becomes latest victim of pandemic Brokers and agents group switching to webinar, sets sights on return in 2021 Capesize prosperity may be short-term, analysts say The pandemic may disrupt Brazil's iron-ore supply, Alibra Shipping's Rebecca Galanopoulos says Qatar's Powerglobe seeks LNG carrier for 10-year Croatia charter Trader wants vessel to ship cargoes into its capacity at the upcoming Croatia LNG terminal DHT loses 12-month VLCC charter but confirms healthy spot earnings With healthy cash flows, New York-listed VLCC owner are prepaying loan installments for 2021 Dutch report into MSC Zoe box losses warns owners and masters Large beamed containerships at risk losing containers in certain conditions, Dutch Safety Board says Natasa Pilides: 'We're solving the puzzle of stranded crews' Cyprus took a lead in helping repatriate seafarers - and shipping deputy minister Natasa Pilides reveals how Tanker storage unwinding already causing port call spikes Clarksons Platou Securities calculates around 140 crude and product ships have been released back into the market since April West of England says tradition weighing down law firms in claims arena Rivals are failing to evolve, P&I club says after announcement of venture with C Solutions Stolt-Nielsen tipped for loss but future 'seems bright' Norne Securities expects weak second quarter but says even reduced chemical tanker demand is outpacing fleet expansion Tanking VLGC market begins to split on east-west lines Asia remains in the doldrums but analysts see signs of life in the US International Day of the Seafarer 'all wrong this year', say crew members Seafarers say that - now more than ever - the IMO-organised day needs to translate into tangible change Ankers set golden anniversary bench mark - 19 years early Uni-Tankers enjoys best year results since 2016 Danish operator of small tankers benefits from cost-cutting initiatives and eyes fleet expansion this year FERC takes aim at New Fortress Energy's Puerto Rico LNG terminal Wes Edens' company has questions to answer from US regulators over its third quick start-up import facility Veteran tanker broker Gerhard Dahl dies at 80 Don't wait for the low-carbon future to come to you The shipping industry needs to change its perception of how and where to find future fuels required for decarbonisation Africa Mercy departure was devastating, but this big onboard 'family' pulled together Captain says hospital ship will return ready for restrictions Mercy Ships medics and crew: the epitome of key workers Hospital ship volunteers embody this year's IMO Day of the Seafarer theme Hull fouling estimated to cost owners extra $6bn on bunkers Research from I-Tech suggest problem is responsible for at least 110m tonnes of excess carbon emissions Shipping names hammered in broad US sell-off on virus hot spots Bulker listings fare worse than tankers despite divergence in hire rates INS aims for 10% female staff target in gender balance drive UK shipowner says it is already ahead of the average, but wants to do more for diversity Pacific Carriers seeks charter rate cut from Japanese shipowners PCL proposing that shipowners agree to either cut rates to current market levels, or terminate charter contracts and take back their ships Alpha Bulker and Hsin Chien Marine sell capes as deals gather pace Big bulkers increasingly come into play as number of vessels being circulated for sale climbs to highest this year Are seafarers in crew change crisis reaping what shipping has sown? Industry's lack of political clout is a sad reflection of a past spent avoiding disclosure and taxation that has left it unseen and unheard now Maersk continues zero-carbon push with new lab named after legendary boss The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller centre will carry out research into new fuel types and technologies with Cargill and others Polarcus ship receives another stay of execution from Sovcomflot Middle East owner's seismic survey vessel being kept on charter by Russian owner into third quarter at least AP Moller Maersk picks logistics man to head Asia region Danish behemoth raids DB Schenker for new regional chief as current incumbent heads for Latin America Hafnia tanker targeted by 'suspicious craft' in Gulf of Guinea Singapore-flagged ship took evasive manoeuvres and maintained high speed to shake off suspect vessel

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JUNE 25, 2020
Maritime industry's need for digital transformation surfaces EU e-commerce regulation will bring "one of the most impactful changes." CBP makes it easier for shippers to obtain manifest data confidentiality For years, exporters and importers have been frustrated by the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection process to withhold their names and addresses in manifest...

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JUNE 25, 2020
Iran building pipeline to avoid disputed oil waterway Iran on June 25 officially started building a 1,000-km (620-mile) pipeline to avoid the disputed Strait of Hormuz for its future oil exports, state television reported. Crude climbs as strong US manufacturing data soothes demand concerns Crude prices, which had trended lower overnight, turned positive in early US trading June 25 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data. Sonatrach raises July Saharan Blend crude OSP 45 cents/b from June Algeria's Sonatrach has raised its official selling price for Saharan Blend crude for July by 45 cents/b from June. Mexico liquefaction project sanctioning timing uncertain amid permit slowdown Sempra Energy has stopped providing a target for when it expects to make a final investment decision on whether to add LNG export capabilities at the site of its Energia Costa Azul regasification terminal in Mexico. Mexico's Pemex boosts refinery output in May despite anemic demand Mexico's state-owned Pemex lifted refinery operations in May, although refined product sales fell as the coronavirus pandemic reduced demand, company data showed June 24. Crude climbs on strengthened demand case, but virus concerns linger Oil settled higher June 25 amid improved demand outlooks following stronger-than-expected US economic data. EU hydrogen aims could need Eur300 billion spend by 2030: EC draft The EU may need to invest more than Eur300 billion ($337 billion) by 2030 to develop and deploy large-scale renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, according to an unofficial draft of the European Commission's upcoming EU hydrogen strategy. US refinery capacity tops 20 million b/d in 2020 as refiners slow, defer further expansion plans The US Energy Information Administration's annual report on American refineries showed capacity topped 20 million b/d in 2020, as refiners increased their ability to run more price-advantaged domestic crude to make greater volumes of cleaner distillate and higher octane gasoline. Crude slides 5% as demand risks rise Crude futures settled sharply lower June 24 amid weakened demand outlooks and rising US crude stocks. Global gas prices teeter above record lows on virus optimism, weather Global gas prices in late June are up from record lows amid a recent but modest uptick in demand, fueled by easing virus-related lockdowns and rising summer temperatures. Sinopec's Shanghai refinery LSFO production hits record high in June The refinery in March came out with a 100-day plan to maximize its untapped potential of LSFO production. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles climb for first time in three weeks Total stockpiles were up 0.3% on the week to 30.218 million barrels as of June 22. Shanghai low sulfur bunker prices stir interest as premium to Singapore shrinks to near $3/mt The slim premium means Chinese ports could potentially attract more business from ships that usually refuel in Singapore. Pakistan to resume HSFO imports after 1 year, ahead of peak summer demand "We have been buying fuel oil from local refineries, but have not imported for a while," a PSO source said. HSFO availability in Rotterdam wavers, May Russian fuel oil output down There were just five 3.5%S FOB Rotterdam barge offers in the June 22 Platts Market on Close process.

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM have agreed a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will shell out up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

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