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BRIEFS

January 20, 2021

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Ocean carriers striving hard to manage supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19, says analysis India plans to raise import duties on multiple items Colombo Port operations normalised DBGT ends 2020 on positive note New high in container throughput enhances Antwerp Port's cargo handling in 2020 Cargo services at Kannur airport on the anvil DHL Express orders 8 additional Boeing 777 freighters Etihad Cargo beats 2020 on-time performance targets GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo handles first Covid vaccine shipment Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notifies rules for facilitating MoUs with neighbouring countries on movement of goods and passenger vehicles SpiceJet's freighter division introduces SpiceTag for customers to get live status updates Economy signals tentative return to pre-Covid normalcy: ICRA India wins praise for taking decisive steps to deal with pandemic & its economic consequences China's avoids economic contraction in 2020 Lodha Group strengthens leadership team for industrial & logistics business

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Linz back on track A need for frank dialogue Extra financing secures European growth APM Terminals Japan hires managing director Kerry enhances chemical logistics PSA surfed 2020's wave Piggyback service launched in Russia Swissport expands contract in Saudi Arabia Pall-Ex Group bolsters commercial team 60% more cargo-only flights Hegelmann Group crosses Atlantic Freightliner to see doubling of railfreight United Heavylift: fleet-to-go Lynne Doughtie for Boeing's board of directors New project to be completed by 2022 Is the European Green Deal in danger? Titan Airways tries Airbus freighters Koper tackles difficult year "Curiosity of the Day"

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Lufthansa Cargo 'pauses' capacity guarantee as demand for space gets 'tense' Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption GA declarations retreat as clients await boxes from Maersk Elba and ONE Apus FAA move sets commercial drone operations on the runway in the US Major ports and carriers report large increases in container rollovers Palletways the latest operator to suspend its UK-EU road services More misery for apparel houses as air freight rates ex-Bangladesh double Why the first weeks of Brexit have been a disaster Philosopher Morten Alb'k joins advisory board of SGL Transgroup Gefco veteran Cédric Chacon becomes new MD of UK operations On the wires: Recessionary bites - where is that M&A? M&A radar: Aramex rumoured to be eyeing Toll Global Express

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Royal Caribbean sells Azamara brand Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its three-ship Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, retail and MARAD authorizes construction of two more NSMVs The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). The two ships, funding for which was approved in the massive omnibus Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front line maritime workers Singapore has become one of the first countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore noting, "these workers go onboard vessels at our Brix Marine wins order for third IPS-drive cat Port Angeles, Wash.-based Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA) has been contracted by Northrop Grumman to build a catamaran survey-research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion. The 44- by 16-foot vessel is Seaway System reports strong 2020 season U.S. and Canadian ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system reported that overall tonnage during the 2020 navigation season was down just 1.7% compared to the 2019 navigation season, despite facing VIDEO: Austal launches new range of high speed electric vessels Austal Australia has launched a new series of Volta electric-powered high speed ferries, with the first design offered being the fully electric 46-meter Passenger Express 46V. Austal says the Volta series differs

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Trump administration slaps last-minute sanctions on firms connected with Russia, Venezuela and Iran The last-minute sanctions came into effect on Tuesday, just hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, with experts wondering how... Port of Los Angeles offers marine terminals financial incentives to speed throughput Under the programmes, the port will offer terminal operators two ways to earn financial rewards: one for shortening the time... Port of Long Beach breaks annual container throughput record in 2020 Mr Cordero issued an appeal for the Covid-19 vaccine to be distributed immediately to longshore and other waterfront workers in... KSOE wins $79m VLGC order from compatriot KSS Line There has been a spate of very large gas carrier orders in recent months on the back of strong freight... Dry bulk owners see atypical positive start to the year The start of 2021 has registered unusual strength for the time of year, a sign that the slump of the... Paratus adds parametric freight insurance to fuel hedge line Company believes buyers of 97% of the 4m barrels of bunkers consumed each day are not currently hedged Denmark pushes Gulf of Guinea piracy up the political agenda Denmark said its ambassador to Netherlands would become a special representative for maritime security, amid concerns about pirate attacks on... IEA cuts oil demand forecast as global tanker fleet faces slowdown Forecasts to weigh on spot tanker earnings, which are already below operating costs for most of the 2,000-plus larger tankers... Seafarers are a priority vaccine group, say owners The International Chamber of Shipping is pushing for governments to give seafarers and frontline shore workers priority access to vaccines... Shipping must prepare for post-pandemic risks Shipping should anticipate significant risks in its recovery from the pandemic, including the challenges of digitalisation and uneven technological competence... Global trade recovery faster than expected Businesses are optimistic that trade levels will return to pre-pandemic levels within two years. But supply chains are likely to... Gard extends health cover for fixed premium P&I clients Move will include liabilities, losses, costs and expenses falling within the scope of terms of entry Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for 'greener' vessels Headline 30% tax cut will be available for vessels using alternative fuels, achieving reductions in carbon dioxide emissions of at... Cargo rollovers rose at 75% of major ports in December The continuing surge in container demand is leading to more ports and carriers reporting delayed shipments. Even if shippers can... Ince hires WFW's Mexias as Piraeus partner His expertise includes loan financings, sale and lease back transactions, restructurings, loan portfolio transfers, corporate acquisitions and sale and purchase Zhonggu rolls out $700m boxship ordering plan Supported by fast-growing intermodal networks, a containerised model is deemed as a cleaner and more efficient way to haul energy... Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff While some cargoes have been diverted, most of the vessels have been waiting in Chinese anchorage since June last year... Daily Briefing Free to read: Transatlantic product tankers divert as US refined products demand stalls \| Volume surge, not blankings, behind supply... Rio Tinto sees Chinese policies supportive of commodity demand The Anglo-Australian company expects to ship between 325m to 340m tonnes of iron ore from Australia in 2021. Yet, it... Gunvor backs flexible US LNG tender Gunvor and Commonwealth LNG are offering prospective buyers and bidders flexible pricing, shipping and cargo destination terms in exchange for... Jiangnan Shipyard confirms orders for VLGC pair The 93,000 cu m, dual-fuel gas tankers are the fourth-generation VLGC series, the Panda 93P, designed by the shipbuilder. They...

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Heartland Express raises revenue, driver pay US imports from Asia hit record December level Ex-APL executive Timothy Rhein dead at 79 Carriers, cargo owners at odds over India empty equipment inflow Outlook 2021: Rising e-commerce, industrial demand to keep pressure on LTL rates Flexport vets take aim at apparel production management Demand pressure drives up cargo rolling at Asian hubs

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Imabari continues dramatic growth with major JMU share acquisition Japan's largest shipbuilder now owns 30% of JMU as part of a cooperation pact that started this year US government commissions two more seafarer training ships Once completed, the ships will be headed to Maine and Texas US hits out at Venezuela again, with six ships caught in its sights The ships and companies were blacklisted alongside others the US said constitutes a network to evade its sanctions Navig8, Maersk Tankers charters in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers VLGC rates set to hold strong in 2021 as market inefficiencies roll on Panama Canal delays and dry-dockings will offset any risk from a decline in US LPG production, Poten says ICTSI completes expansion of Manila boxship terminal Rates approach $40,000 per day amid boxship market boom Norwegian further extends fleet suspension amid CDC rules New York-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will keep ships idle through April Period enquiry perks up but remains an elusive thing for bulker owners Noble Capital owners' panel cite an increase in interest, but structural impediments remain in the way Royal Caribbean Group to sell Azamara brand for $201m Sycamore Partners is planning a 'seamless transition' in taking over the line More than 80% of firms investing in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19 Companies looking to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says Scorpio Bulkers parts with two more lease-financed ultramaxes for $35m Pair listed under ownership of China's Avic Leasing go in en bloc deal. CMA and SHIPPINGInsight together again for North American Shipping Week The event is planned to be both online and in-person Portline Bulk linked to sale of only capesize Portuguese shipowner also reported to have sold two smaller bulkers Fuel price spread to offer more incentives to install scrubbers in 2021 But shipowners may not come back to order exhaust gas cleaning system in droves due to regulatory pressure Norton Rose Fulbright includes 19 lawyers among 132 EMEA redundancies Firm being reorganised into six 'core pillars' to meet 'profound change' in legal industry BAR Technologies wind sail to be fitted to kamsarmax bulker in 36-month test Carbon-cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' system EGD expands in chemical tankers with purchase of Japanese duo Buys two units from Alberta of Greece Diplomat to step up Denmark's fight against piracy Experienced ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund tasked with gaining support for international military force in Gulf of Guinea Arc7 LNG carrier damaged on Northern Sea Route winter voyage Teekay and China LNG Shipping Holdings-controlled vessel continued without assistance but repairs likely needed Cyprus enacts tonnage tax cuts for good climate performers Mediterranean jurisdiction to woo shipping players with discounts of up to 30% Brexit customs chaos likely to build as traffic starts to grow Forwarding group DP Schenker among transport firms suspending shipments between the UK and EU Charter rates for large boxships breach $40,000 per day Seamax secures top rate as owners push for three to five-year deals FSL Trust sells 2007-built MR tanker in continued asset disposals The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m Global dry markets propel growth of EEX towards record year German clearing house and exchange reports tenfold increase in dry freight business Gunvor claims flexible first for Commonwealth LNG offtake tender Swiss trader says bids are being invited for 8.4m tonnes per annum of gas from Commonwealth LNG in the US Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front-line maritime personnel About 700 people have been inoculated with city state hoping to complete effort by late January Wind sail to be fitted to Cargill kamsarmax and MSC Cruises ship in 36-month test Carbon cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' WindWings system Avance Gas could save $5,000 per day with new dual-fuel VLGCs Fearnley Securities crunches the numbers on newbuildings, but warns over dividend levels World Fuel Services protects cruiseship bunker claims against Carnival bid Bunker supplier succeeds in preserving payouts for interest and costs in case involving ex-CMV vessels at UK Admiralty Court OOCL reveals 51% revenue jump as volumes soared in fourth quarter Figures from Hong Kong line are first concrete indication of effect of boxship boom at the end of 2020 Mediterranean Shipping Co to cover costs after Maersk boxship disabled by fire Maersk Elba being repaired in Spain as Swiss partner wants to avoid general average Mysterious 'ghost ship' washes up on Taiwanese rocks Coast Guard trying to identify a cargo vessel that may have broken a tow rope off the Penghu Islands Iranian courts to decide fate of seized South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi Securing release of seized ship could put owner and operator at risk of breaking US sanctions Stale Hansen looks to shape Skuld into P&I club of the future Chief executive wants a diverse business, with strong ESG principles and new working practices to emerge from the pandemic Sinokor puts two VLCCs on sales block amid drive to offload large tankers Pair of 2005-built ships up for sale after year that saw South Korean shipowner unload nine large tankers Low-profile Olympos Shipmanagement takes in slew of bulkers in Greece Market players link Middle Eastern interests behind new, secretive management company that has appeared in Athens Buana Lintas Lautan swoops on Maersk chemical tanker quartet Enbloc deal could see ice-classed chemical tankers to move to the warm waters of the Indonesian archipelago Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 frontline maritime personnel Some 700 people have already had their jabs with city state hoping to complete effort by late January Japanese bulker yards pin recovery hopes on efficiency edge Bulk carrier builders believe environmental advantage can help make them competitive again Teekay set to scrap North Sea FPSO in Denmark Tanker owning giant says US-owned group selected following competitive tender process

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JANUARY 19, 2021
Dry bulk shipping revs up after 'extraordinarily bad decade' This has been the best January for dry bulk shipping rates in a decade. Is this the long-awaited turning point or yet another head fake? Airlines absorb $391 billion revenue shortfall in 2020 Airlines are heavily in the red and a big shrink in passenger revenue last year is to blame. The International Civil Aviation Organization quantifies the...

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JANUARY 19, 2021
OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlook, weaker dollar Oil futures settled higher Jan. 19 amid a tightened global supply outlook and a weaker dollar. Singapore Feb ex-wharf marine fuel term indications higher as demand grows: sources Singapore's ex-wharf term contracts for February-loading 0.5% sulfur marine fuel were heard offered at a premium of $5.50-$6.00/mt over the FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment, higher than the contract settlements of a $2.00-$2.50/mt premium for January-loading contracts, sources said Jan. 19. Braskem chooses Port of Rotterdam for bioplastics storage Braskem will move its bioplastics storage facility from the Port of Antwerp to the Port of Rotterdam, according to a press release on Jan. 19. AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 18-22 Demand rises in Panama amid tightening logistics West Coast prices on rise via support from crude markets Congestion reported in New Orleans Eleusis port damage to halt operations for over a week: sources The loading section at the port of Eleusis, or Elefsina, Greece, has sustained damage due to a crash, market sources said, adding that repairs will continue for "at least 10 days" 0.5%S marine fuel finds support on emerging demand, limited availability Northwest Europe Hi-5 spread reaches multi-month highs 0.5%S marine fuel crack moves higher on tight supply: sources RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Nov oil product exports down 1.7% on year Russia's refined oil product exports from January-November were 1.7% lower on the year at 126.814 million mt, customs data showed Jan. 19. World's first LNG-fueled large bulk carrier arrives at Port Waratah HL ECO, the first LNG-fueled ship to berth on the eastern Australian seaboard, arrived at the Koorang Terminal in Port Waratah on Jan. 11, according to Port Waratah Coal Services. VLSFO premium over HSFO rises on stronger crude prices Hi-5 bunker spread widens on month, but steady in Jan Resistance to further widening from Saudi output cuts Scrubber installations to slow down in 2021 Renewables financing must include policies with clear goals: IRENA chief Fossil fuels comprise 70% of all energy subsidies UAE may announce new financing program next month Every $1 of public funds can raise $4-$5 of private money Global refinery throughput expected to rebound in 2021: IEA Global refinery throughput is expected to rebound by 4.5 million b/d in 2021 after a 7.2 million b/d drop in 2020, the International Energy Agency said Jan. 19. PetroChina's bunkering ops at new anchorage to likely boost Zhoushan's prospects First operation from new anchorage on Jan. 13 Zhoushan subsidiary supplied 210,000 mt bunker fuel in 2020 Zhoushan port attractive on product availability, competitive prices IEA sees OPEC+ regaining oil market share in 2021 as US output subdued Lowers 2021 demand recovery estimate by 240,000 b/d to 5.5 mil b/d Lowers 2021 'call' on OPEC by 300,000 b/d to 27.7 million b/d Prices 'well supported' by economic, financial, market fundamentals Blue ammonia to comprise bulk of hydrogen transportation due to lower costs: HSBC Ammonia more energy-dense, easier to liquefy Several blue ammonia projects in pipeline Thailand's PTTGC to hike domestic bunker fuel supply in 2021, reduce exports Domestic bunker fuel supply to increase to 50,000 mt/month Exports to fall to 35,000 mt/month from 50,000 mt in December Thai bunker prices typically $10/mt higher than in Singapore Australia's 2021 refined product demand to jump amid new refinery landscape Kwinana refinery closure to lead refining output to contract sharply Gasoil, gasoline consumption to recover; jet fuel demand to stay tepid Asian refiners step up to fill Australia's growing import appetite CHINA DATA: 2020 key oil product outflows slide 17%, export quota underutilized 2020 quota utilization at 78% vs 99% in 2019 Traditional exporting firms tend to keep barrels at home Gasoil outflow to remain low in January Port of Antwerp crude throughput in 2020 falls 60% on year Oil products throughput rises 3.4% Total freight volumes decline 3.1% Singapore Marine Fuel crack at 10-month high on strong N Asia LSFO demand Rally in the Asian marine fuel 0.5%S to be short-lived after cold snap retreats. Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery likely to be supplied with domestic crude: traders Current weak global crude demand levels made it feasible for Saudi Arabia to implement production cuts while still stocking the refinery. Maritime players join forces to explore solid oxide fuel cell potential in global shipping By electro-chemically converting fuel into electricity, SOFCs can potentially produce power with higher efficiency. VLGC rates retreat from over five-year highs on slower LPG shipments The correction may be limited by a rise in Asian LPG prices and as vessels continue to be sent to dry docks.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

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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