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January 31, 2020

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US Coast Guard sharpens teeth to enforce new IMO 2020 rules US President Trump signs USMCA into law, sealing a political win Decarbonisation of shipping industry comes with US$1 trillion price tag Ships calling at EU ports will need inventory of hazmat certification Big banks, big shipping join big climate lobby in decarbonisation drive Cambodia looks to cut logistics costs to keep trade privileges with EU Port of Zeebrugge 2019 box volume increases 4.8pc to 1.7 million TEU East coast ports see growth slow to 3-year low in US-China trade war Two experts debate relative merits of Phase One US-China Trade Deal Panama ports handle 7.3m TEU in 2019 - special dock to be tendered Dubai non-oil foreign trade surges 22pc in first nine months of 2019 US, EU decide what's on and what's off the table in coming trade talks Wuhan flu outbreak sparks temporary suspension of air freight routes ANA reduces freighter operations by 51 flights in face of weak market Cargologic Germany takes off as Leipzig Halle sees cargo growth Schiphol's 2019 cargo traffic suffering from freighter slot constraints Dnata, Toll to develop freight at Western Sydney International Airport

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JANUARY 30, 2020
ICS issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus DGTR initiates investigation into dumping of chemical used in dyes & pharma from China DP World Cochin flags off new rail service to Bengaluru Essar Ports registers over 20 pc cargo handling growth in Q3 Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis JNPT hosts delegation from Kobe city, Japan Non-major ports handle more traffic y-o-y in 9 months of fiscal Nitin Gadkari calls for insuring road projects Economic outlook survey sees GDP growth at 5 pc in 2019-20 & 5.5 pc in 2020-21

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Greens from the Ganga New rail service to transport cars in UK UPS expands its facilities in Pennsylvania STG Logistics chooses Paul Svindland as CEO From Iceland to Cyprus Modal shift reduces CO2 emissions by 99% More means for short-sea shipping TIR journeys now operational in Saudi Arabia Frigo Breda sets up new waterfront cold store in Moerdijk Greiwing celebrates 90th anniversary Bye-bye, British airports Montreal enhances its equipment FUSO eCanter to improve the air in nine European cities "Curiosity of the Day" Licence to deliver Steve Bomgardner joins the Bahamas Maritime Authority The (air) show must go on! LNG bunkering operation in Rostock

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JANUARY 30, 2020
Bellyhold cargo stays on the ground as more airlines suspend China services Air cargo market 2019: 'a cause of concern' for carriers, says WorldACD CH Robinson chiefs put a brave face on 'well below-target' Q4 and FY 2019 results Hamburg set to see more ULCV calls as Elbe 'passing box' is completed US trucking and intermodal players still finding the business an uphill struggle Joe O'Donnell appointed new head of policy at the Rail Freight Group UPS hurls near-blizzard of new services at the market ahead of Q4 results Coronavirus a real threat to the global drug supply Supply chain radar: January - the time of year for a Gefco float story Supply chain radar: K+N bulls give in, DSV holds up (barely) as coronavirus takes centre stage

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JANUARY 30, 2020
IMO 2020: Debunkering deadline looms Although the IMO 2020 transition to low sulfur fuels has so far been smooth, U.K.-based law firm Hill Dickinson notes some issues are arising over the margin for error in testing the Offshore wind: Port of Virginia and Ørsted in lease agreement Virginia Governor Ralph Northam this week announced an agreement for Ørsted to lease a portion of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for offshore wind staging materials and equipment. The agreement was ratified January Brazilian-built PLSV gets contract after being in lay-up since 2018 DOF ASA reports that the Brazilian-built pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitoria, has been awarded a contract with TechnipFMC. The contract will commence in January with a validity of two years plus Damen converts 2013-built PSV into a fish feed carrier Norwegian fish feed distribution specialist Eidsvaag has contracted Damen Shipyards to convert a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier. "One of the main things that made Damen stand out as All American Marine awarded Phase I deal for MLB SLEP program Birdon America, Inc. has named All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., as the West Coast shipyard for Phase I of the U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension Kirby to acquire Savage tank barge and towboat fleet Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that it has signed of a definitive agreement to acquire the inland tank barge and towboat fleet of Savage Inland Marine for approximately $278 million in

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JANUARY 30, 2020
French lender signs up to the Poseidon Principles French investment bank joins lenders in aligning financing policies to shipping with international environmental targets Banks urge shipowners to comply with 'what society wants' The Poseidon Principles are only a first step. Bank lenders are warning ship operators that in relation to the climate... Concordia buoyant on product tanker market prospects Tough couple of years is followed by long-awaited recovery in 2020 that could carry over into next year UK takes control of shipping protection in Gulf Royal Navy formally takes command at a ceremony in Bahrain, where the US Fifth Fleet is based, and will remain... Stolt-Nielsen sees 'gradual upturn' in chemical tankers Stolt-Nielsen's net profit grew to $5.53m in the fourth quarter of 2019, but annual profits fell. Singapore reports coronavirus case in seafarer The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has been conducting temperature screening at all sea checkpoints since last week Yangtze river port calls fall following coronavirus outbreak Additional blank sailings announced as WHO considers whether to declare emergency status over virus outbreak Wärtsilä expects improved scrubber activity but warns of installation delays The Finnish firm experienced a difficult year in 2019 because vessel contracting was lower than expected and overrun costs took... Vale confirms expiry of COAs linked to converted VLOCs The new COAs linked to the newer ships are part of Vale's strategy to lower both freight costs and emissions Euronav signals tanker market recovery keeping momentum into new year The imposition of US sanctions against China's Cosco effectively removed a huge chunk of the market in September 2019 and... Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: Celebrating success in shipping For 23 years, Lloyd's List has sought to promote innovation, excellence and leadership in shipping across the globe through its... Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: The winners The Lloyd's List Global Awards are the culmination of the Lloyd's List Excellence in Shipping Awards 2019 Costamare in talks for more scrubber-linked charters US-listed containership owner says interest in scrubbers among carriers remains high, while retrofit delays at yards are manageable Daily Briefing Free to read: Converted VLOCs exit fleet as Brazil said to step up checks \| Dry bulk market faces uncertainty... Physical market weakness pulls back LNG shipping LNG shipping rates have constantly declined and were last assessed at almost half winter peak levels Maritime union criticises Australian response to coronavirus At present, merchant vessels are only required to self-declare any quarantine or biosecurity threats before arrival into Australia Crew evacuated after tanker fire in Gulf An investigation into the cause of the fire is in progress

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JANUARY 30, 2020
Post-Lunar New Year's container lull to last into March UPS sees big opportunity in small business North Carolina's Wilmington to be 14,000-TEU ship ready in March Intermarine brand resurrected in Zeamarine restructuring CEO Vachon to retire from Port Montreal after 30 years Shippers, LTL carriers closer to digital bills of lading Hamburg widens Elbe 'passing box' to boost mega-ship access Rate levels show limited low-sulfur cost recovery: analysts Portchain lands Tanjung Pelepas as first major port customer

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JANUARY 30, 2020
'He'd buy you a shirt in every colour' Euronav's de Stoop sees 'positive sides' to coronavirus scare Evermore Global shows Genco position Kirby to buy Savage Inland Marine's 90 inland barges Bimco bans staff travel to Asia due to coronavirus De Stoop: Secondhand VLCC price spike very difficult to justify BPI France signs up to the Poseidon Principles Concordia Maritime refinances fleet as boom begins to kick in Stolt-Nielsen Gas banks $11m profit in Avance Gas exit Coronavirus scares hit Costa Cruises vessel and CMA CGM boxship Another one bites the dust at Noble as owning exit continues Stolt-Nielsen seals higher contract renewals for first time since 2016 Wartsila: Scrubber demand softening but more orders likely this year Wilmar International strikes $136m deal for product tankers at Dae Sun Decade-high rates send Euronav profit soaring Dozing party boat master fined after police patrol boat prang Royal Caribbean cancels three China sailings due to coronavirus

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JANUARY 30, 2020
Kirby's inland-barge consolidation push continues Kirby, already America's largest river-barge transporter of petroleum, gets bigger still. Does UPS have too much Amazon business? Too much Amazon traffic may spoil the Brown broth USA Truck's losses accelerate as 'organizational changes' continue USA Truck reports another worse-than-expected loss as it revamps the company. CBP rakes in record $72 billion in duties for fiscal year 2019 U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the 73% collected-duty increase over last year was mostly the result of ongoing punitive import duties on steel, aluminum... ArcBest makes its numbers but the quarter overall is weak Most key metrics were lower for the LTL carrier/brokerage company. TRATON makes unsolicited $2.9 billion bid to buy rest of Navistar TRATON makes long-expected move to take over Navistar despite claiming disinterest. Navistar says it will take a look at the offer. Meritor wins heavy-duty truck electrification business from PACCAR As more of its drivetrain business moves to electrification, Meritor focuses on integrating recent acquisitions TransPower and AxleTech. Amazon crushes away fourth-quarter earnings estimates; stock soars after hours Amazon blows past analysts' EPS estimates for q4 Daseke sees smaller loss in fourth quarter, restructuring 'on schedule' Daseke updates guidance, lowering the expected fourth-quarter loss. The company's restructuring remains on track. WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, but doesn't urge travel ban The World Health Organization's leadership went out of its way to praise China for its handling of the deadly outbreak. Excess capacity and bad earnings sink the DHL Supply Chain PPI this week This week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing... How coronavirus crisis affects tanker shipping and stocks Tanker giant Euronav warns of fallout from coronavirus crisis. AscendTMS enables users to make parking reservations within TMS AscendTMS is the first TMS to allow users to reserve parking for drivers inside the system, thanks to a collaboration with TruckPark. AB5 may be especially tough on older Hispanic drivers, fleet owner says California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law. Echo Global rolls out Preferred Lanes, Suggested Loads on EchoDrive platform Echo Global adds features that suggest loads along favored lanes for carriers using its EchoDrive platform. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/30 Trucking Freight Futures end Wednesday little changed as lanes in the West continue to diverge. Commentary: Drug smuggling increases on the high seas Ben Thrower writes about the increased use of cargo ships to smuggle drugs. Canadian Pacific sees volume opportunities A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said. Boeing 777X will have more belly capacity than current 777s Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody. Mack Trucks adds first medium-duty in two decades Mack is back in medium-duty trucks with its first offering in two decades coming this summer from a new plant near Roanoke, Virginia. Mobility technology company Aptiv registers slow Q4 growth amid GM labor strike Aptiv's Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year. Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production Boeing's 737 MAX production won't come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan. Volatile weather keeping Northwest freight region on its toes (with forecast video) Reefer rejections remain high, but oscillate as weather changes. Volvo reports drop in truck orders, net sales in fourth quarter Volvo Group reported a significant jump in its fourth-quarter income, but truck orders and net sales declined compared with 2018 numbers. Roadrunner's LTL division slashes delivery times in multiple lanes Upgrading docking, a new Northeast hub to come and the "weekend advantage" all played a role in the improvements Landstar still waiting on inflection in demand and capacity (with video) Market softness, excess capacity, weak demand and soaring insurance costs and claims were the near-term challenges highlighted on Landstar's conference call. Commentary: Who pays for IMO 2020? Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along... WTT?!? weekday wrap: Air Cargo 2020 loaded for takeoff [with videos] In case you weren't able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don't... US rail traffic slumps again The drop comes as the Class I railroads look to the second half of 2020 for volume growth. Today's Pickup: UPS partners with self-driving startup Waymo to deliver parcels UPS partners with Waymo for delivery; Coronavirus could decline Chinese production; research breakout in fuel cell technology FreightWaves TV Fireside Chat with Susy Schoneberg at Air Cargo 2020 [with video] At the Air Cargo 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we had the opportunity to catch up with Susy Schoneberg, head of Flexport.org, for one of... Parade helps Jones Logistics move to digital brokerage operation Open-deck logistics provider Jones Logistics turned to AI-powered solution from Parade to build a digital brokerage for load management US Class I railroads eye intermodal lane opportunities Union Pacific opens lanes, while Norfolk Southern talks lane opportunities to take market share from trucks. UPS posts solid fourth-quarter operating results; net income hit by pension, legal, operating charges UPS posts largely expected Q4 results as operating gains and nontax and after-tax charges cancel each other on the bottom line. Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades. Marathon CEO predicts 'stair-step' of diesel margins in response to IMO 2020 Head of giant independent refiner not surprised by lack of movement this early in the regulation.

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JANUARY 30, 2020
WAF freight rates eastward down 40% in Jan amid post-IMO 2020 adjustments Freight rates from the West African region heading towards the Far East have dropped considerably in the large tanker market segment over the last three weeks, amid adjustments in the shipping industry after the launch of the new International Maritime Organization sulfur regulations at the start of the year. Competitive prices buoy S Korean bunker market amid waning demand overseas Demand for bunker fuel in South Korea remained robust amid competitive prices, even as demand for the compliant low sulfur marine fuel dropped significantly across other Asian ports. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 6.3% on week amid soft ULSD, heating oil demand Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased by 6.3% on the week to 2.548 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed. Genco completes scrubbers program for Capesize fleet to comply with IMO 2020 The scrubbers were installed on the entire Capesize fleet by January 17, the company said. Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S outpaces Fujairah; widest gap since July 2019 Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019. China set to slash crude throughput, imports as coronavirus dents consumption Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019. Argentina extends diesel, gasoline price freeze until end of February Argentina's government said Thursday it has extended a freeze on diesel and gasoline prices until the end of February, as it tries to reel in one of the highest inflation rates in the world. Low sulfur marine fuels getting less viscous in Asia on cheaper gasoil An increased use of relatively cheaper gasoil in blending is leading to a broader decline in viscosity levels for IMO-compliant low-sulfur marine fuels being traded in Asia, industry sources said this week. Oil futures resume slide as virus spread prompts demand concerns Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid demand destruction concerns following the further global spread of coronavirus.

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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

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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.

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