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BRIEFS

November 19, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate drops 2.4pc to US$735/TEU, off 1.8pc to USWC HK Q3 GDP grows 2.9pc amid warning of 'increasing downside risks' OOCL offers three new Asia-South Africa direct from this month and next Container shipping will suffer from US-China trade war: Maersk warns Rush to beat tariff hikes sees LA port setting tonnage record in Oct Hapag-Lloyd's merger with UASC sees surge in profits and box volumes TS Lines charters its largest ship, the Lloyd Don Giovanni, from Zeaborn Panama Canal turns attention to lifting port and logistics capacity UPS Freight gets back to work after unionists vote in favour of new contract BA and Iberia Airlines fined for falsifying delivery times of US mail Kerry Logistics wins Dubai awards as top Supply Chain Solutions Provider

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NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Liberia becomes first flag state to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network ZIM registers highest total revenue in last 4 years in Q3 Exports could touch a new milestone this fiscal: FIEO Merchandise exports soar in value terms in Oct. Oct. exports of textile & apparel grow 38 pc DMICDC Logistics Data Services extends operations to Cochin Port Handling of coal at ports surges Sabari Container Terminals' candidates again excel in IICL Inspectors Certification Examination Traffic separation scheme for the south-west coast proposed Recent notification beneficial for road transporters Efforts on to reduce NTBs between India & Kazakhstan Anticipation building up for Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara on Nov. 22 Essence of Arbitration, a Substratum of ADR WTO data portal launched

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Smaller players pack a punch Ten-T boosts connectivity with Eastern neighbours 20-axle railcar expands specialised wagon fleet Friderici in mourning for patron Paul MOL in Thailand celebrates 50th anniversary Scan Global Logistics acquires IQS Group Turkish Cargo teaming up with Hong Kong Air Cargo UPS extends express offers to high-growth markets Kiwi Rail commits to inland freight hub K Line takes delivery of new vessel type Quick Cargo Service augmenting network China retailer books maindeck capacity Reshuffle on the books at Schenker GLS opens second depot near Dresden Air France KLM Martinair Cargo drives digital change Trio for 5G employment in port automation New intermodal service between China and Russia "Curiosity of the Day"

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
MPC Capital sees profits trickling away Wan Hai orders new containers from Singamas Spartacus at the Krimpen launch. Credit Bert Visser Shanghai's lead as top cargo port narrows as Asia dominates throughput Shandong Shipping books 10 Capesizes at SWS Salvors disentangle vessels after collision in German bay Evergreen finalises feeder newbuildings, adjusts charter plans

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Asia-US spot rates spiked by rush to fill ships to beat trade war tariffs AF-KLM investing millions into digital systems to boost carrier integration Cargologic Germany on the runway as the V-D 'supermarket' targets e-commerce CargoX unveils first open smart bill of lading platform powered by blockchain China-US trade war straining the links in global supply chains Lufthansa Cargo appoints Harald Gloy director of operations MPC gambles on scrubbers ECS appoints ex-K+N executive Jochen Krug to run its Asian operations Supply Chain Radar: Executives clash over strategy at DSV Supply Chain Radar: Charting troubles for carriers and 3PLs

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
ABS issues first Cyber Security-Ready Notation to HHI VLCC TOTE Services President Phil Greene to retire New Zealand ferry skipper sped, grounded on rock, got fined Poten & Partners acquired by BGC ABB wins breakthrough automation order in China Rolls-Royce gets $40.8 million LCAC engine contract mod

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Paddy Rodgers on why the solution to pollution is not dilution Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... The Interview: Mark Montgomery Going from being for sale to being able to grow our business in the US is a major change Sovcomflot encouraged by rising tanker markets Tanker company's chief executive cited the rising rates as a welcome boost to its earnings J. Lauritzen confident of upward trend in dry bulk Danish company sold a handysize bulker which will be delivered to its new owner this month BGC acquires Poten & Partners Gas specialist with around 170 employees snapped up by the US-listed global brokerage firm for an undisclosed price Frontline notes strength of crude tanker market John Fredriksen's tanker unit, Frontline, to install more scrubbers on its fleet ahead of the International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur regulations... Euroseas narrows third-quarter loss A 22% increase in charter earnings helped Euroseas' revenues grow 45.7% to $8.3m in the third quarter of 2018. Changing lanes: Consortia under the spotlight Consolidation among carriers and the emergence of the three major alliances will be factors to be considered when the block... Kuehne + Nagel expands Sea Explorer service The platform will provide full visibility on CO2 emissions across carriers and individual services, says Otto Schacht Dynagas hit by lower charter rates LNG carrier owner's profits slide, as dry docking costs rise and revenues from extended charter contracts fall Euronav's Rodgers fears up to $400m of sunken costs with scrubbers The industry's most outspoken scrubber critic warns the technology has unknown environmental impact and could impede decarbonisation Daily Briefing Rogue shippers in the firing line over cargo safety \| IMO urged to consider public access reform \| Exclusive interview... RWE, Shandong Shipping and Bocomm Leasing strike $1.9bn capesize deal Vessels will carry 150m tonnes of coal and other commodities for RWE during the 10-year charter period

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Trans-Pac spot rates to West Coast to accelerate Kuehne + Nagel lead time tool counters digital upstarts Brazil exporters fear business loss over Jerusalem embassy move Regulatory pressure on container lines builds Trump taps Maffei and Florida maritime veteran for FMC Activists' protest briefly shuts down JNPT Friday Egyptian container ports eye expansion Low water highlights need for Hamburg port deepening

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Lender comes after Louisiana offshore vessel owner after alleged default A private offshore company owned by a Louisiana lawmaker is in hot water after allegedly defaulting on a $22.5m loan to buy a ship. According to a federal lawsuit filed in New Orleans federal court Thursday, Iberia Marine Services - now part of SeaTran Marine - took out the loan from First NBC Bank to buy the 68-passenger crewboat Lady Eve in 2015. Less than two years later, the suit says, payme Moody's gives bump to Navios Partners' debt Moody's has upgraded Navios Maritime Partners. Citing a strengthening dry bulk market and improving charter rates, the ratings agency bumped the Angeliki Frangou-led shipowner's corporate family rating up a level, from B3 to B2. Navios Partners holders to get portion of Navios Containers "The dry bulk market has come back strongly from a historical low in 2016. The Baltic Dry Index ... increase Euroseas shares slump after quarterly loss Euroseas saw its shares plummet after it reported a loss of just under $1m in the third quarter, falling well short of analysts' expectations. The New York-listed containership owner's shares were down $0.45 to hit $1.20 in midday trading, a drop of more than 25%. That came after the Greek owner reported a $900,000 loss, which was less than the $5.5m loss in the same period of last year. But t Shipbroker Poten & Partners sharpens M&A focus after BGC Partners deal Shipbroking boss Steven Garten and BGC president Shaun Lynn share growth ambitions after closing transaction. Ship Finance International extends veteran VLCC disposals Ship Finance International continues to clear out its oldest tankers. It has confirmed the sale of the 308,000-dwt Front Falcon (built 2002), bringing in proceeds of $30.7m. The figure likely includes additional cash related to termination of the charter by sister company Frontline. Valuations services VesselsValue and Maritime Strategies International put the likely market sale price of the ve Sovcomflot: green shoots of recovery for tankers Russian group makes it back into profit in third quarter. New SeaBird seismic ship bags first charter SeaBird Exploration has won its first contract for a ship acquired from CGG earlier this year. It paid $17m for the 2,900-dwt Geowave Voyager (built 2009). The seismic survey vessel has been renamed Eagle Explorer. CGG has now chartered the ship for 160 days firm from December, with options for CGG to extend. HSH poised to privatise as loan loss reversed German lender on brink of completing sale to JC Flowers and other investors. Insurer Lubcke becomes Regent Marine German insurance broker Lubcke Marine Assekuranzmakler has changed its name to Regent Marine Assekuranzmakler. The change reflects the company's majority ownership by Regent Insurance Brokers since 2012, and the close working relationship which has existed between the two businesses ever since, it said. Staff, management, contracts and agreements remain unaffected. The company wants to create a Tidewater merger: good chance for OSV sector to reduce oversupply VesselsValue says US owner is a steadfast scrapper of non-performing ships. BGC Partners buys shipbroker Poten & Partners Shaun Lynn-led global financial brokerage swoops for full control of Michael Tusiani-chaired firm. PIL spends $70m on bond redemption Singapore boxship line PIL has bought back the remaining SGD 97m ($70.5m) of a bond issue that expired on Friday. The SGD 130m issue was part of its SGD 1bn medium-term note programme. Last year the company priced SGD 66m of three-year bonds at 8.5% as part of an exchange offer launched for the 2018 series. A total of SGD 33m, or 25.4%, of the 2018 notes were offered for exchange at that time. Sealink orders Tasmanian ferry double New Zealand owner Sealink has signed up for two new car ferries at Tasmania's Richardson Devine yard. Brokers said the 1,000-gt, 80-pax units are due in December 2019 and January 2021. No prices were given. The owner has one other vessel in operation - a 485-gt ferry built in 2014. Leaking capesize stabilised off Canada Power restored and crew safe on Centennial Harmony. J Lauritzen cuts loss as dry and LPG markets rise J Lauritzen pointed to progress in the dry cargo and LPG sectors as it continued to build up its bulker fleet in the third quarter. The Danish owner booked a core operating loss of $1.7m for the three months to the end of September, trimming the $9.8m red number at the same stage a year ago. Torvald Klaveness dry bulk boss joins J Lauritzen Mads P. Zacho, chief executive of J Lauritzen, said: Lively exchange of views at TradeWinds forum in Tokyo Japanese shipping companies and shipyards are changing to cope with the a shifting industry Cargoships separated after clash off Germany Dutch and Turkish vessels crashed off Borkum. ITF warns over lashing after crewman killed Seafarer died when container struck him at Dublin. Frontline positive on Iran and Opec as tanker trough passes Frontline pointed to disruption from Iranian sanctions and painted an optimistic view on Opec production as it predicted the worst news for the tanker market was in the rear view mirror. As it reported a larger than expected third quarter profit the John Fredriksen-backed tanker owner presented a market that is beginning to re-balance. Danske Bank boosts Frontline with 2020 upswing in sight Scr Kuok's PaxOcean wins trio from Royal IHC Indonesian yard to construct three sub-contracted dredgers for Dutch shipbuilder. "Despair" as migrants lock themselves in on car carrier Some leave ship in Libya, but others refuse to disembark. Departure of crude cannibals lifting product tanker tide, says Torm Product tanker owners have endured the worst pain of the downcycle and are now benefitting from their crude peers not eating into their cargoes, Jacob Meldgaard says. Torm executive director Meldgaard says rates have now moved above breakeven for those triangulating in the Atlantic and next year should see further progress. Torm sells trio of tankers in latest renewal move Torm joins scrubber d MR tanker profit falls at TNG Croatian owner endures challenging conditions in third quarter. Safe Bulkers concludes refinancing with new loan facility US-listed bulker owner says total debt has now risen to $610.7m secured by 39 vessels. OOCL adds South Africa to expanding African portfolio Hong Kong-liner operator set to offer three weekly services to Durban from the end of November. Klaveness Combination Carriers extends South32 COA Norwegian shipowner says new contract has potential life of five years including options. Daewoo claims progress in talks over Sonangol drillships But South Korean shipbuilder has given no specific time frame for concluding the deal.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
ITC urged to consider USMCA customs, dairy provisions The International Trade Commission held a hearing Thursday and Friday to inform its report on the likely economic impacts of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. EU drafts retaliation list for possible U.S. auto tariffs European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said the list has U.S. products targeted for retaliation should the Trump administration impose automotive tariffs on Europe. ZIM records $6.6 million loss in third quarter Oakland reports busiest peak season ever for imports TOTE Services president retiring in January XPO rolling out LTL technology initiatives DHL Global Forwarding adds 17 direct LCL services Florida man sentenced in CDL test fraud scheme

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018
WTI unchanged on day as bears hold their ground The oil complex gave back most of an early-session upswing in afternoon Friday trading amid lingering bearish influences Singapore HSFO supply seen set to remain tight in Dec on lower cargo inflow Supply of high sulfur fuel oil in Singapore is expected to remain tight in December OPEC's production changes complicate oil cut negotiations OPEC and its allies have all but decided to cut oil production in 2019 to shore up what they see as a weak market ahead. Colombia exports nearly 17 mil barrels of crude in Oct, up 4% from Sep Colombia exported 16.620 million barrels of crude in October, 4% higher from September. Trump says he will nominate EPA acting chief Wheeler to permanent role US President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to nominate Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to become permanent head of the agency US, UK officials meet with shippers to crack down on North Korea fuel trades As the US and UK continue to crack down on ship-to-ship fuel transfers to North Korea, the governments met Friday in London with shipping industry leaders and commodity traders to discuss steps the private sector can take to prevent deals banned under UN sanctions. Japan's bunker fuel demand thin but uptick expected before year-end Japan's bunker fuel demand has softened following a peak in August, when buyers turned to Japanese supplies after a spate of fuel contamination issues in the Singapore bunker market. INTERVIEW: Bunker testing lab sees compatibility issues continuing post-2020 Compatibility issues with bunker fuels can be expected to continue after the majority of the shipping industry shifts to burning lower-sulfur marine fuels in 2020, according to fuel testing company Bureau Veritas. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. ARA fuel oil stocks tumble 27% on week after three Suezmax departures east: PJK "With the backwardation there are some empty tanks," a fuel oil trader said Iran condensate stored on Chinese controlled floating storage -sources The Dover on November 9 transferred a part of its two-million barrels parcel of condensate on tothe CCPC Vanguard.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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%

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.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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