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BRIEFS

April 30, 2020

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APRIL 29, 2020
Crew change vital to maintaining global transportation chain, says INTERCARGO GAC creates Covid-19 lay-up & crew logistics support package as preventive measures start to bite Products tanker market seeing record freight levels due to oil market disruptions, says report Extension of interest equalisation scheme for exporters being considered Cochin Port indexation of charges Deendayal Port change to scale of rates Import-laden containers moved from JN Port terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to April 28, 2020 Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to CFSs, and import delivery from CFSs during March 23 to April 28, 2020 Ten-point plan outlined to bolster global transport, ease trade during Covid-19 Crude steel production down in March I-T audit reports need not include details on GST & GAAR till March 2021, says CBDT Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline presents its final report to Finance Minister

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Turkish Cargo first to clinch CEIV hat trick Hupac launches new China-Poland service Night Star Express Hellmann adds new service Bertling Logistics appoints new CEO Autonomous trucks operate at port's terminal New link between Cork and Zeebrugge Benefits from synergies Ceva Logistics deploys automated mobile robots in Australia Reshuffle in the Port of Rotterdam's supervisory board Jordan: Sanitising the city, one street at a time Innovative tools for Termont Montreal Building up Panama's humanitarian hub "Curiosity of the Day" Kerry Logistics expands coffee business into Taiwan New interim president for the Port of Santos Rebuilding of Morandi bridge goes ahead Flying for current and future food needs How to swap vessel crews?

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APRIL 29, 2020
As red ink begins to flood bottom lines, the mega-airlines begin to unravel Vietnam confident exports can recover, but needs a rebound in global demand March a month of two halves for air freight, with carriers forced to adapt Cargolux profits plunged in 2019, but in 2020 terms, it may not be a bad result UPS sees B2B plummet in Q1, but B2C volumes keeps the trucks rolling Plummeting oil price means carrier investment in scrubbers was a washout On the wires: CH Robinson - How far can it go to keep investors onside? On the wires: UPS splutters, slashes capex - can new CEO do the trick?

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APRIL 29, 2020
Lindsay-Blee in Colombia marine fuels partnership Independent marine fuel company Lindsay-Blee reports that it is has entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with Master Fuel SAS of Cartagena, Colombia. Effective immediately, under the agreement Lindsay-Blee will USCG commits to flexibility on Sub M during COVID-19 pandemic The Coast Guard has responded to a recent request by the American Waterways Operators asking that it suspend in-person Subchapter M inspection activities for a minimum of 30 days, for the mutual Navy to widen inquiry into removal of Roosevelt commanding officer The controversy surrounding the removal of Capt. Brent Crozier from commend of the COVID-19 stricken aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt continues. Last Friday, reports circulated that a preliminary inquiry had resulted in Ineos takes delivery of giant Rhine gas barges London-headquartered Ineos Trading & Shipping has taken delivery of three of four new barges that will be the largest gas barges operating on the River Rhine and the first to be fully VIDEO: Stena Bulk trials 100% biofuel in MR tanker The 49,646 dwt Stena Bulk MR tanker Stena Immortal ran on 100% biofuel during a recent 10-day sea trial. The tanker received the first delivery of GoodFuels Bio Fuel Oil during a

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APRIL 29, 2020
Weekly briefing: Glimmer of hope for carriers; floating storage at new highs Initial concerns over frozen supply chains and port congestion as a result of lockdown measures has not come to pass... Long-term ocean freight contract rates remain stable Carriers have been working hard to make adjustments to protect rates, aggressively withdrawing capacity from the market and adopting more... P&I clubs' co-operation 'helps shipping to be sustainable' Society's demand that shipping does more to improve levels of safety at sea and environmental protection is an obligation, not... One storm too many for box carriers? With combined full-year losses approaching $1bn in the 'best case scenario' for the container shipping industry, lines are in survival... Decision over going private will reflect China Merchants' vision on port business CMPH has issued a statement dismissing media speculation that it could go into private hands Tanker rates rebound boosts China Merchants Energy Shipping The company says the tanker market has been affected by various factors, but eventually gained momentum in March Scandlines braces for 'severe' hit to passenger traffic Scandlines said cost and efficiency improvements helped offset lower traffic volumes last year Keppel Offshore & Marine cuts workforce by 95% Keppel's six shipyards in Singapore remain operational albeit with reduced headcounts, while all its yards overseas except those in the... Dutch court overrules London on email charterparty agreements Decision flies in the face of commercial reality, leading local shipping lawyer warns Costamare taps $165m in new European bank financing Adjusted net income per share beats the analysts' consensus as first-quarter net income reaches $32.8m versus a $1.7m loss last... Cargo cancellations and low prices sink LNG rates Owners may hope that a contango market can bolster LNG floating storage in the autumn. For others, the practical problems... Carriers likely to face high seas after coronavirus crisis If carriers resort to chasing market share in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, they face losing more than $23bn... Singapore bunker premium rises as fleet tightens on Hin Leong fallout Hin Leong-linked bunkering unit accounted for about 10% of Singapore's marine fuel sales last year, according to industry estimates Daily Briefing Free to read: Hin Leong insolvency leaves traders and shippers exposed \| Ports accused of denying hospital treatment for seafarers... Shipowners look to force majeure as BI cover fails against coronavirus Inconsistent coronavirus-related port and border closures or entry restrictions have led to goods being rerouted via ports different from those... Singapore approves commercial BVLOS drone deliveries Singapore-based start-up F-drones is the first company to receive authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore for such deliveries Vale to phase out 25 converted VLOCs from its fleet Vale has also revised its guidance for iron ore fines production in 2020 to 310m-330m tonnes from 340m-355m tonnes Court bid fails to halt Maersk's New York terminal exit A GCT spokesperson said the firm will continue legal proceedings 'for full damages against Maersk in order to protect our... Bocomm Leasing signs tanker charter deal with Shell Deal is expected to give a fillip to the order-thirsty Chinese yards amid a severe demand downturn battering the broader... California urged to avoid port air control rules delay The purpose of the so-called 'At-Berth Regulation' is to reduce emissions from diesel auxiliary engines on container ships, passenger ships... Port of Houston to expand as it faces declining throughput The expansion work is considered imperative in order to ease the passage of larger containerships which last year faced limited... US to review 'primary purpose' of detention and demurrage The FMC says this 'final interpretive rule' results from a process initiated by a coalition of shipper groups in December...

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APRIL 29, 2020
COVID-19 freezes US truckload contracts, bids NS focusing on intermodal efficiencies rather than chasing freight Cosco lifts unit revenue even as volumes drop COVID-19 knocks trucking recovery back years Global recession will weigh on air cargo recovery: IATA

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APRIL 29, 2020
Virus crisis gives shipping golden opportunity to 'build back better' This is the moment for the industry to assertively lead change and show how it can bring benefit from the adversity of a pandemic recession Seanergy signs third long-term cape charter with Glencore Rate will be based on Baltic Exchange Capesize Index, company said Vale's phase-out of VLOCs to have 'positive impact' on bulker rates Iron-ore giant currently charters-in more than 50 VLOCs, according to VesselsValue Bunker prices hit record lows, but scrubbers are 'not entirely dead' Exhaust gas cleaning technology has a long game to play even as shipowners enjoy low bunker costs for now Saudi 'armada' begins arriving in US with 43m barrels of oil A total of 28 tankers will carry oil from Saudi Arabia to US shores over the next month 'Ghost' LNG shipping capacity haunting charter market Poten & Partners Jason Feer says freight markets in the sector are 'behaving strangely' Tanker owners: don't fret, even our bad numbers are good Three major public tanker executives counsel investor perspective on a day when buyers don't like their shares very much Bunker spreads behaving strangely under pressure from low oil prices Negative values have spread into the marine fuel arena but insiders do not expect to bunker for free or for the situation to last India opens the door for crew to return home Government outlines new protocol for national seafarers entering and leaving the country under lockdown China Merchants Energy Shipping poised for VLCC order at Dalian yard Shanghai-listed shipping conglomerate achieves strong first-quarter results on buoyant tanker earnings A tale of two fortunes for Cosco box and tanker units Cosco enjoys strong tanker earnings but container volumes drop during the coronavirus pandemic Dan Olsson says many lost jobs will not return after pandemic eases Stena supremo sees more redundancies coming and admits lasting problem with drilling operations. Keppel Corp marine division posts profit but group anticipates bumpy road ahead Keppel Offshore & Marine has exited the first quarter in profit, but the group expects a difficult operating environment during the rest of 2020 Kumiai places wager on tankers as it eyes dry exit Kumiai goes after niche newbuildings at competitive prices as it readies sale of bulkers Jones Act waiver could be in offing as oil prices languish The waiver would likely be temporary and could be expedited if futures contracts collapse for the second consecutive months, TradeWinds is told Kumiai Senpaku lays wager on MR tanker as it eyes dry sales Kumiai goes after niche newbuildings at competitive prices as it readies sale of bulkers Concordia Maritime halts Oslo listing plan due to pandemic Stena-controlled tanker company says the pandemic has made the outlook too uncertain to migrate its shares Modion Maritime buys Borealis panamax as bulkers hit value pressure Stena Bulk to press on with biofuels after successful trial Boss Erik Hanell says test on MR went 'very well' using recycled cooking oil Cosco's tanker arm posts strong results despite sanctions hurting cash flows Chinese tanker giant rides on strong tanker earnings amid floating storage demand Money talks, and it's shouting about tanker stocks One day after trading nearly $1bn-worth of shares, Herbjorn Hansson and the tanker crowd are getting used to being in high demand Profitable Costamare sticks with dividend as it braces for coronavirus hit Company says has $268m cash buffer and no big debt payments left this year to cope with 'severe market disruption' from coronavirus Bimco: Time to sharpen up contracts as tanker storage increases Danish organisation advises members to examine questions of hull cleaning, engine impact and crew supply as more vessels sit at anchorage Bocomm Leasing inks Shell-backed order for LR2 tanker dozen Bocomm Leasing's LR2 newbuildings are ordered against charter contracts to Shell. Scandlines warns virus will dent profits this year after they held up in 2019 Baltic ferry operator reports stable 2019 earnings but says coronavirus will have a significant effect on it in 2020 World trade may have bottomed out as port calls pick up Clarksons Platou says activity has picked up in recent days and rates of decline have slowed Crew arrested after four tonnes of cocaine found on 'dark' PSV Spanish police raid offshore vessel that was last spotted in Panama in July Zodiac Maritime gets six-digit term rate for VLCC as storage boosts period charters Rates for crude tankers continue to rise on floating storage demand MOL brings together chemical tanker divisions after Nordic Tankers takeover MOL Chemical Tankers will get new chief executive as it integrates with latest acquisition Nordea takes cover from coronavirus storm as loan applications surge Corporate customers ask to borrow $14bn in March as shipping lender makes provisions for pandemic-related losses Hafnia to debut on Oslo's main board on Thursday Stock exchange gives quick approval to upgraded listing for product tanker giant Mozambique LNG hones owner shortlist to four contenders Key shipowner names chase 17 newbuildings but country unrest and Covid-19 look set to slow progress on the project Singapore gives the go-ahead for beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone deliveries Local start-up F-drones makes first long-distance delivery as it develops larger drones suitable for the marine industry's requirements Odyssey ends for stranded Greek members of Probulk Shipping crew Last three officers abandoned on handymax bulkers off Djibouti return home and are ready to sue shipowner who has 'disappeared' Indian cruiseship tipped for evacuation voyages Cruise operator says its ship is on standby at the request of the Indian government Sumitomo boosts ties with Yinson with 25% stake in Brazil FPSO Japanese trading house also increases exposure to Petrobras with latest deal with Malaysian firm Vale set to remove 25 converted VLOCs from its fleet Brazilian miner also cuts 2020 capital expenditure forecast and warns Covid-19 could hinder production Vale set to chop 25 converted VLOCs from fleet Brazilian miner also cuts 2020 capital expenditure forecast and warns Covid-19 could hinder production Westports 2020 container volume forecast slashed by analyst Covid-19 set to take its toll on Malaysian terminal operator, says UOB Kay Hian

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APRIL 29, 2020
Infrastructure money in doubt for next COVID-19 response package Trump and Republicans at odds over using pandemic as bridge to transportation funding. Tanker stocks could emerge as COVID-19 relapse hedge Shipping analyst Michael Webber sees tanker-stock upside if coronavirus recovery falters. Alaska Airlines poised to use seats for cargo-only flights Alaska Airlines may be late to the party when it comes to using passenger aircraft as freighters, but it wants to be an early adopter... Logistics for seed movement COVID-19 pandemic challenges American seed producers to secure airfreight capacity to meet spring planting. Port of LA's Seroka helps procure 24 million masks Mayor Eric Garcetti grateful for "lifesaving purchase agreement" with Honeywell. Shipping guru crystal ball: less globalization, more tech Industry sage Martin Stopford dives deep into the future of global trade. FEMA expands coronavirus relief flights to more airports Secondary airports are increasingly being used by all-cargo carriers supporting the government's coronavirus logistics mission. Scheduled cargo flights with passenger planes gain traction Virgin Atlantic has an extensive cargo network using passenger aircraft that are flying without passengers.

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APRIL 29, 2020
External: Global Risk Management VLSFO hits new lows in Europe on muted demand Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect global demand. Brazil's Petrobras sees Q1 refined product sales slide 4.9% on year Sharp slide in domestic demand caused by coronavirus-related shutdowns at home and abroad. Low oil prices a consolation prize for container, dry bulk shipping The coronavirus has crushed global supply chains and destroyed demand for consumer goods, holidays and a raft of key commodities. NYMEX crude settles lower after dip to $10/b level NYMEX June contract battered well ahead of expiration as growing inventories meet lack of storage capacity. External: Global Risk Management

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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