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September 27, 2022

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Shipping Secretary Dr Sanjeev Ranjan visits JNPA ARCON's 'ONE-WAY container movement' paving the way to bringing operational efficiency in container management Foundation stone for world's first CNG terminal to be laid this week in Bhavnagar Global economy seen slowing further Nuclear energy for maritime propulsion! PCHAA successfully organises 5th edition of 'Six A Side Football Tournament 2022' World Maritime Day 2022 to focus on emerging technologies to support green transition in maritime sector India's imports of edible oil seen down next season CMA CGM to enhance its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with East Coast South America MOL to trial satellite-based berth aiding system All 14 of 11,000 TEU newbuildings ordered have joined Yang Ming's fleet Port of Antwerp-Bruges first port to introduce GDP certificate for distribution of pharmaceuticals BCHAAL's AGM elects Belli Gowda as President Govt sets 900 mt coal production target for FY23 Exports to UAE up during June-Aug. 2022 after FTA: Govt India-Canada interim trade pact seen by year-end MoPSW this week AD Ports Group consolidating its Economic Cities & Free Zones offering

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Transformation the key Fully autonomous vehicles to run in Sweden Loading (mega-) trailers easily onto rail Strategy paper for modal shift A new hub in Johannesburg Etihad Cargo joins Tiaca's "Bluesky" programme Milestone for Saudi port project Charter Sync welcomes Daniel Carriett on board Fourteen for Yang Ming IAG Cargo now offering Releye RLP & RAP containers Warp chooses David Lynch Yusen expanding in Europe KTZ chooses zero-emission shunting solution Three Noatum terminals enhanced Loading a CH53 into a Beluga aircraft New leadership for European Locomotive Leasing It is Y-sustainable "Curiosity of the Day" Meeting the changing needs of the Canadian market

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
MSC launches air cargo arm with four 777-200Fs Paris-Hong Kong freighter flies five times a week as CMA CGM Air Cargo takes off Carriers find it easier to navigate around latest Felixstowe Port stoppage M&A radar: Toll Global Forwarding - now what? A lift for belly capacity on the way after Hong Kong lifts hotel quarantine rule MSC raises US and Swiss law clash as it defends broken contract claim OceanX radar: UK loses the plot; ever-present Ever Given; Singapore sings Determined FedEx hikes prices despite overcapacity in parcel market HMRC 'lack of support' for traders meant no choice but to delay CHIEF shutdown Taewoong Logistics expansion continues in Kazakhstan distribution market

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Artemis takes wraps off advanced foil ferry design Belfast, Northern Ireland, based Artemis Technologies is hoping to claim a "world first" in the race to put a high-speed all-electric, foiling ferry into actual passenger operation. It has just unveiled the New initiative explores low-carbon options for Great Lakes shipping The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has launched a 16-month study exploring low carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The research group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) Austal Philippines uses ANTS to launch Molslinjen ferry Austal Philippines has used a new vessel transportation system to successfully launch the largest ferry (by volume) thus far constructed by any Austal shipyard. The vessel, the 115-meter long high speed vehicle-passenger MAN and ABB cooperate on next-gen propulsion solution for LNG carriers Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the recent SMM event, MAN Energy Solutions and ABB are to collaborate to develop of a next-generation Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
DP World London Gateway hits 10 million containers milestone DP World London Gateway has handled its 10 millionth container, nine years after the logistics hub in the capital of the United Kingdom opened for business. London Gateway last year transported 1.8 million TEU, an increase of almost 650% compared with its first full year of operation in 2014. DP World said that a new fourth berth will further increase capacity by a third when it opens in 2024. Er World's largest container line MSC enters air cargo market The world's largest container shipping company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA aims to enter the air freight market, starting the development of a new MSC Air Cargo solution. According to a recent announcement, MSC Air Cargo has been under development for several months and the new solution will be available from early 2023, following the delivery of the first of four MSC-branded Boeing 77 Ro-Ro cargo ship catches fire at port of Tacoma Ro-Ro cargo ship Midnight Sun suffered a fire accident at the port of Tacoma in the United States on 22 September, while it was berthed at the port. The fire broke out on the upper deck of the ship and was extinguished by the crew members. According to preliminary investigation, an electrical malfunction of the equipment on deck caused the fire incident. At the time of writing, there are no repor Maersk strengthens warehouse network in UK and Ireland Maersk has announced the expansion of its warehousing network in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the signing of a lease for two new distribution centres in Dublin in addition to a 15-year lease for a newly built warehouse in Doncaster in the North of England. The Doncaster facility is part of the G Park Doncaster Mammoth 602 development and is connected via road (close to five motorways), rai DNV, Singapore Institute of Technology ink maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation agreement DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to explore opportunities to advance net-zero ambitions in Singapore's maritime sector. As part of the three-year partnership, DNV Maritime Decarbonization & Autonomy Regional Centre of Excellence will help spearhead multiple Research & Development (R&D) and educational initiatives in collaboration New container terminal plans at Shanghai port Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has announced its plans to develop a new container terminal at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Zhejiang province. SIPG aims to invest US$7.2 billion in the new box facility, which is expected to have a total annual throughput capacity of 11.6 million TEU, seven 70,000-ton, and 15 20,000-ton container berths. The construction of the new terminal is anticipa UK port operating firms invest over US$18 million in Southampton container capabilities UK's ports group Associated British Ports (ABP) and UK's terminal operator Solent Stevedores have announced a joint investment of £17.5 million (US$18.7 million) in a new container offering for deep sea shipping lines at the Port of Southampton. ABP said the project will create a 72,840m² facility, which will connect the existing intermodal rail transport site with laden and empty container handl Hanwha poised to take charge of DSME South Korean chaebol Hanwha Corporation is set to enter the shipbuilding business after being named today (26 September) as a preferred bidder to buy most of state policy lender Korea Development Bank's (KDB) holdings in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Founded by Kim Chong-hee, Hanwha's business spans the defence, aerospace, construction and finance sectors; the group is South Ko World Container Index sinks to January 2021 levels, at 21-month low Spot rates on Drewry's are no longer dreary. The World Container Index (WCI) took a near 10% tumble, the first in 29 months, as the index slid down to US$4,472 on 22 September. It must be noted that the WCI recorded its highest-ever quote on 23 September 2021 at US$10,377, exactly, a year back. The WCI has now lost all of its gains since January 2021. Source: Drewry The Index had shaved 57% ever CMA CGM to implement new US$400 PSS for reefer boxes from Europe French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) for reefer cargo, effective from 23 October until further notice. The Marseille-headquartered container line will apply the new surcharge from North Europe (except France), Scandinavia, Poland, Baltic, United Kingdom, West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Morocco, West Africa, East Mediterranean and Black Sea to Angola, Democrat Port of Oakland reports box traffic decline The Port of Oakland's total loaded container volume dropped by 8% in August compared to the same month last year with 155,682 loaded TEUs. Loaded imports declined by 10.2% recording 87,844 TEUs last month and loaded export containers experienced a 5.5% decline with 67,838 TEUs passing through the port in August. In addition, full imports of the port of Oakland in 2022 year-to-date were down by 5%

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
CMB's Windcat Workboats orders six hydrogen-powered CTVs Crew transfer vessel operator Windcat Workboats, part of Antwerp-based shipping and logistics group Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), together with its joint venture partners Thomas Services Maritime (TSM) and FRS Offshore, will be adding six additional hydrogen-powered vessels by 2024. The new order follows the launch of the world's first hydrogen-powered CTV, the , and its ... Safe Bulkers ships out older kamsarmax New York-listed dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers continues its fleet renewal programme, having sealed a deal to sell its 2006-built kamsarmax to an undisclosed buyer for $15.84m. The sale of the Japanese-built 82,300 dwt vessel comes with a forward delivery date within December of this year and leaves Safe Bulkers currently with seven kamsarmaxes, with ... Adnoc Drilling snaps up two jackup rigs in $140m deal UAE-based Adnoc Drilling, the largest national drilling company in the Middle East by rig fleet size, has further expanded its fleet of offshore jackup rigs, having snapped up two more units for $140m. The acquisition is the fourth confirmed by the company in recent months, following deals for a total of four rigs struck between ... Hafnia taps F-drones for deliveries in Singapore Singapore shipowner Hafnia has entered into an agreement with compatriot autonomous drone startup F-drones to use drones for deliveries to its Singapore-based vessels. The Oslo-listed product tanker unit of BW Group said the move would enable the company to rely less on the use of boats to deliver smaller loads to vessels and thereby reduce ... Initiative launched for remote-controlled inland shipping in Germany Belgian specialist in remote-controlled shipping Seafar has joined forces with shipowners HGK Shipping and Reederei Deymann to promote partially autonomous inland waterway shipping on German waterways. The three parties involved said they view remote-controlled travel or journeys with reduced crews as a ground-breaking solution to safeguard the future viability of German as well as European ... Hanwha Group moves to take over DSME South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has signed a conditional investment agreement with compatriot Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to acquire a controlling stake of 49.3% and managerial control of the shipbuilder through a $1.4bn capital increase. The state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB), which has controlled DSME for 21 years, agreed to sell part of ... MAN and ABB team up on dual-fuel electric propulsion solutions for LNG carriers German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and Swiss technology group ABB have teamed up to develop a dual-fuel electric plant concept based on MAN's recently launched 49/60DF four-stroke engine and ABB's Dynamic AC (DAC) fuel optimisation system. With the upcoming International Maritime Organization's EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) for existing ships and the CII ... China Merchants back at Dalian for more LNG carriers China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has returned to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) for more dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has exercised an option for the construction of two additional 175,000 cu m ships, and also signed a letter of intent with DSIC for up to ... Safeen Feeders teams with compatriot trader Invictus to expand dry bulk fleet AD Ports Group's Safeen Feeders has struck a deal with compatriot commodity trader Invictus Investment to launch a new international dry bulk shipping service. The deal will see the two companies purchase ships through special purpose vehicles, owned 85% by Safeen Feeders and 15% by Invictus Investment, and form a 51%/49% joint venture to operate ... ADS Maritime takes stake in MR pair Terje Bodin Larsen-led ADS Maritime Holding has continued its comeback by buying into two MR tankers. The Oslo-listed company said it had acquired a 10% stake in Swiftbulk-owned Swift Omaha and United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC)-owned UOG Sparta and will act as a disponent owner with primary responsibility for following up the owning companies' activities ... Maersk Drilling drillship scores more work offshore Malaysia Maersk Drilling has won a contract extension from Shell worth around $153m for the 2013-built drillship offshore Malaysia. The Danish driller said Shell's subsidiaries had executed the remaining three one-well options of the current drillship contract and awarded the company an additional eight-well deal. The additional contract comes with options to add work on a ... Singapore: The view from the top Kicking off coverage from our brand new Singapore annual report, Splash writers assess the Lion Republic's hub status. The two leading maritime hub reports - one compiled by DNV and Menon Economics, and the other by the Baltic Exchange and Xinhua - both crowned Singapore again as the world's top shipping city, an annual event ...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Shipping struggles under burden of 'confusing and disruptive' sanctions Commentators complain that 'chaotic' sanctions need extensive compliance departments beyond the scope of most shipping firms Marine insurers to meet US officials on Russia oil price cap 'It is for the governments themselves to make regulations, but the more they can engage with industry before those regulations... Port of New York and New Jersey is busiest in US Throughput in the port 4.6% and 4.5% higher than Los Angeles and Long Beach, respectively, as shippers continue to divert... The week in newbuildings: LNG tankers dominate activity Newbuilding contracts for four liquefied natural gas tankers, four bulk carriers and a pair of products tankers confirmed in the... Transatlantic freight rates face pressure from capacity deployments Capacity discipline on the transatlantic has been responsible for spot rates there remaining high as others have plummeted MSC to launch air freight business Container lines are increasingly looking to invest their profits in diversifying their businesses. MSC joins Maersk and CMA CGM in... The week in charts: Boxship charter rates decline further \| Tanker values rising \| DSME dominates LNG tanker orders Time charter rates for containerships are now coming off their historical record highs. Elsewhere, values for tankers are continuing to... Timor-Leste port at Tibar Bay prepares to start operations Tibar Bay port has now come under the portfolio of MSC. It is capable of handling 250,000 teu, with a... China Merchants takes delivery of enhanced wind-powered VLCC The vessel is being added to the owner's VLCC fleet of more than 50 ships, of which more than 60%... China Merchants takes delivery of enhanced wind-powered VLCC The vessel is being added to the owner's VLCC fleet of more than 50 ships, of which more than 60%... KDB reported to be close to DSME sale Bank officials could call an emergency board meeting as soon as later today to make a decision on the DSME... Daily Briefing Why it's time to stop talking about shipping decarbonisation \| The Lloyd's List Podcast: Where is shipping in the zero...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma hit by ILWU job slowdowns as deal remains elusive Slowdown tactics employed by the ILWU last week reduced cargo handling productivity in Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma and come as the union and waterfront employers continue to negotiate for a new contract. FMC's Bentzel wants agency to harmonize container tracking While US ports would operate their own data system through the FMC's Marine Transportation Data Initiative, the agency would standardize what data needs to be shared and when. See More Into Your Distributed Systems Gain insights on the 3 pillars of observability to profile, interpret, and optimize system-wide performance FMC's Bentzel wants FMC agency to harmonize container tracking While US ports would operate their own data system through the FMC's Marine Transportation Data Initiative, the agency would standardize what data needs to be shared and when. Modernize Your Logistics. Maximize Your Profitability KDL Logistics' goal is an interactive partnership. By meeting regularly with our clients, we gain a better understanding how their business is changing and can help them minimize the effects of the global transportation market. We are industry experts committed to staying ahead of these developments and arming your team with best practices for adjusting to market forces. Our clients are more comp MSC takes first step into air cargo market Cementing access to controlled air freight capacity is behind MSC's move to join peers CMA CGM and Maersk in launching an air cargo division. JOC Rankings: Trans-Pacific NVOs struggle to maintain 2021 market share gains A surge in shipper demand for NVO capacity in 2021 did little to open up long-term relationships opportunities with trans-Pacific intermediaries.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Storms could send product tanker rates skyward, BRS Group says Hurricane season has been slow so far this year, but low inventories mean a storm could have a big impact on earnings MSC's plan to enter aviation business gets lift-off Swiss liner giant will take delivery of four aircraft in 2023 Hanwha Group buy-out of DSME targeted for completion in first half 2023 Other bidders still have opportunity to launch offers on South Korean yard until deadline of 17 October Safeen and Saif Powertech double down with $102m boxship deal AD Ports subsidiary extends long term partnership to include three feeder containerships Safe Bulkers sells vintage kamsarmax bulker as part of fleet renewal New York-listed owner expects to deliver ship to new owner in December UK Defence Club lands veteran Ince partner Paul Herring Thomas Millar-managed mutual takes on one of industry's most experienced lawyers Dry bulk S&P thaws as sellers price ships 'more realistically' More owners are biting the bullet and selling their vessels amid falling prices With Chevron and Crowley onboard, ZEI aims to take the 'magic' out of hydrogen-fuelled shipping California-based marine technology company plans to make installing zero-emissions technology as easy as possible Poseidon players seek course - or separate courses - to more ambitious carbon target Ship-finance initiative aims to approve trajectory by 2023, but differences of marine insurance could lead to separate path to new 1.5C Editor's selection: War to speed up low-carbon push, patient asset play rewarded and dark fleet's dirty tricks TradeWinds picks out some of the highlights (and lowlights) of the news week EPS' Ducau bags top lot in Geneva Mercy Ships charity auction Cargo Day Ball returns after three-year hiatus because of coronavirus pandemic China Merchants Energy doubles LNG carrier newbuilds at Dalian Shipbuilding The company has exercised an option for two vessels and inked a letter of intent for four additional ships Altera and Stena Bulk to sell last jointly held vessel Disposal of vintage suezmax comes amid strong S&P market that also sees a VLCC first thought to go for scrap, now sold for further trading Imabari and Hitachi Zosen forge Japanese marine engine giant Japan's largest shipbuilder and main engine manufacturer will combine in new joint venture Parent Tankerska Plovidba buying up stock in MR tanker owner TNG Croatian tanker and bulker owner has spent $9m on daughter company's shares Andreas Martinos-led Minerva Marine joins tanker selling frenzy with the sale of its oldest MR Tanker player sells its first ship in almost a year, as Norden also cashes in on rising asset values Drafting a CII time-charter clause is a balancing act, says Bimco, as New Year deadline looms A new decarbonisation regime comes into effect on 1 January but the time-charter language that will define how shipowners and charterers work together is stuck at committee 'Very few' charterers are buying into the Bimco carbon trading clause as deadline looms Affinity Shipping's Hugo Wilson warns charterers are pushing back at shipowners' efforts to rewrite time charters to cover the future cost of emissions China to the rescue: Clarksons raises 2024 VLCC rate forecast to $90,000 per day Suezmaxes and aframaxes also set to strengthen over the next two years IUMI conference comes to terms with insurers' growing war risk Discussions at the marine insurance talking shop's annual event in Chicago centred on the conflict in Ukraine Safeen and Invictus invest $126m on vessels for new dry bulk company UAE-based shipping upstart forms 'significant new operator' with grain trader Danish concern over tanker pilots as Russia sanctions loom Danish Maritime Authority urges shipping to continue using pilots after sanctions kick in on 5 December Attica Group to take over ANEK Lines in Greek ferry merger Lenders are pushing loss-making companies into bed to cope with competition, tough markets and environmental regulation Buyer found for struggling South Korean shipbuilder DSME A South Korean conglomerate will acquire a 49.3% shareholding in the company from the Korea Development Bank 'Timely' shift into product tankers sends Tufton profit soaring to $107m UK owner expects further strengthening in asset values Catching a falling knife: how low will container markets go? Freight rates and charter rates continue to drop at a frightening pace OSCAR dragon boaters set fundraising record - pushing total to £2.5m Twenty-two shipping teams did battle in London's Docklands in Spinnaker's annual paddle fest to raise cash for leukaemia research Norway's ADS Maritime takes over MR tanker duo in deal with shipping veteran Peter Georgiopoulos Norwegian owner seals new investment less than a month after failed transaction for Chinese-built ships Data giant Kpler expands dry bulk coverage to agricultural commodities The move said to be prompted by recent supply disruptions and food security supply issues LNG carrier rates could top $500,000 per day this winter in a super-tight market Charterers are snapping up the most efficient vessels to float cargoes and cash in on December price contango Ukraine and state of global economy to dictate strength of VLCC rally, says Poten Shipbroker says a combination of factors is behind the surge in VLCC rates since the end of June

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Russia oil sanctions: How conflict with EU rules threatens G-7 price cap The G-7 plan to squeeze Russia's oil profits hinges on the EU revising its own sanctions. Those revisions face opposition. Ocean carrier MSC launching cargo airline with Atlas Air Mediterranean Shipping Co. is taking to the skies with a new cargo airline, following on the heels of other ocean shipping lines with air divisions.

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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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