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BRIEFS

August 24, 2018

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Zim in the red for US$33m in Q2 despite more sales Singamas posts US$2.1m H1 loss due to higher costs and currency appreciation Maersk beats Cosco in race to use Arctic route for container run Genoa port may see 2018 cargo volumes drop 10pc due to bridge collapse Rep Duncan Hunter, wife indicted for alleged misuse of campaign funds Prince Rupert reaps benefits from quicker access to N American midwest CP moves 1pc more Canadian grain in 2017-18 crop year to reach 25.8m tonnes AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers 500 aircraft engines from January-August Plans to get Nippon Cargo carriers back to service Smiths Detection offers effective lithium battery detection

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Zim posts increased revenues & throughput in Q2 Exemption of BCD & IGST on goods imported for donation for relief & rehabilitation of the people of Kerala affected by the floods up to 31.12.2018 Exports from SEZs up 30 pc in July NSIGT handles 115 mt, the heaviest single lift parcel at JN Port National Logistics Portal to bring all on one platform NTC sends first consignment of flood relief materials to Kerala Mukesh Kumar, VC & CEO of GMB, to grace MALA 2018 in Mumbai on Aug. 31

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By rail and road Shipping remains flexible A trans-Caspian addition Field trial for HGVS with retrofitted e-drive Acting security director takes Polb helm Yusen UK expands e-commerce operations Pruning back railcar repair network H1/2018 upswing at port of Gothenburg Emirates Skycargo cares for pets Descartes acquires Pinpoint Zim: higher box volumes and higher losses Railroad debuts logistics centre Oklahoma City Astana welcomes YTO's first international service Rhenus enlarges footprint down under «Curiosity of the day» New trio for Milestone in Missouri New digital booking platform Hamburg struggling with container throughput 15 days for metal train from Kazakhstan to Turkey ABC - heavylift skills in great demand

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Calls for Beijing to rethink its approach on Belt and Road Sinopec taps Zhejiang Energy Group for fourth LNG terminal Piracy fears grow over missing chemical tanker Pantelena MSC box ships funded by CMB Financial Leasing and Doun Kisen

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Worried business chiefs claim Trump trade tariffs are damaging the US economy Zim follows Q2 loss-making trend, joining box rivals in sea of red ink Anxious Hamburg lags further behind rival ports as it waits for a deeper Elbe Why ports are crucial to Britain's future Unifeeder moves paper off the roads

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Hunter suspended from committee assignments Vidalia Dock towboat repowered with Mitsubishi engines Hybrid propulsion delivers environmental benefits Training offers hands-on experience with LNG-fueled ships

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Odfjell's net results hit by terminal sale Bergen-based company says Chinese tariffs on US chemicals will not have much negative impact on seaborne trade volumes Britain will clear truck freight inland after no-deal Brexit, ports sources believe The publication of a series of technical notes, which Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has termed 'practical and proportionate' advice in... Navios reduces net loss Chief executive says her company is now seeing the positive effects of a healthier charter market Europe's key ports issue 'no-deal' Brexit warning The two ports fear fresh produce trade will be particularly hit when customs checks and tariffs kick in in the... Golar LNG eyes solid free cashflow in two to three years Golar LNG expects a supply-demand gap of 50m tonnes per year by 2025 Will China's tariffs hit Trump or dry bulk shipping? US-China dry bulk trade plays a small role in the overall picture, but cargo flows are still set to be... Throughput figures show pressures on European box ports Hamburg and Gothenburg port figures fail to deliver growth Britain to 'drop port import checks' in event of no deal Brexit Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called 'practical and proportionate' advice in case the UK leaves the... Euronav sells 20-year-old suezmax amid fleet renewal World's largest crude carrier has been selling 20-year-old suezmaxes while taking delivery of four newbuilding vessels this year BW Tankers says chief executive Revsbech has left 'amicably' Carsten Mortensen is BW Tankers' acting chief executive Maersk vessel records 'highest load' Mumbai Maersk has loaded 19,038 teu to set a world record in loading the highest number of containers, according to... Cascading opens new trade lanes for mid-range containerships Former Asia-Europe workhorses are now being farmed out to regional trades Tanker upside expected Tanker deliveries so far this year trail 2017's figure, while scrapping has increased, according to Clarksons data Sunrui wins more ballast water treatment system orders Orders come after Sunrui struck a deal to fit its BWTS to 89 vessels run by NYK Höegh LNG sees second quarter profit plunge Update: Höegh Partners, the MLP unit, however generates the highest quarterly segment Ebitda and distributable cashflow achieved since its launch during... Daily Briefing Tanker players brace for Sino-US trade war \| Cargo rollovers cause chaos on transpacific \| Moral exhortation will not bring... CSIC appoints successor of detained general manager The appointment follows CSSC's earlier designation of CSIC's previous deputy general manager Yang Jincheng as its new general manager

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AUGUST 23, 2018
ELD rules stoke NY-NJ chassis ownership, leasing Proposed US truck regulatory relief would help shippers China advised to take new approach to Belt and Road Alliance shift sets up Hamburg port for return to growth Blockchain primed to reduce shippers' paper costs Container shipping dysfunction delivers US peak season chaos

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AUGUST 23, 2018
Saudi-led military coalition foils Houthi attacks Yemen's Houthi militia were targeting commercial vessels with explosives-laden speedboats. Golar provides limited FLNG project updates US-listed LNG carrier says four of Hilli Episeyo production trains online but discloses contracts for only two units, according to a Cowen analyst. Odfjell widens loss amid impairment, taxes Norwegian chemical tanker owner sees revenue slip as market remains weak. Anker and Nergaard sell as Kames grows Clarksons stake Two former RS Platou shareholders reduce stakes while long-term shareholder has added to its holding in shipbroking giant. OSG's Norton talks up US-flag opportunities for HMD newbuildings Despite questions about the future of Israeli fuel contract, Jones Act operator embraces the benefits of early delivery and compliance with IMO Tier-III rules Petrogress posts weaker profit in delayed filing Greek tanker owner down on key metrics and suffering from anaemic share price Zhejiang Shipbuilding set to become luxury flats Record year for Oslo Shipbrokers in face of tough competition Established Norwegian broker had a strong 2017 Wan Hai goes to China and Japan for feeder boxships Taiwanese line splits order to renew fleet between Japan Marine United and Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding XT Shipping adds to feeder boxship tally at HMD Israeli-based owner lifts total order at yard to six units Flow of contaminated bunkers puts focus on testing practices Recent bunker contamination scandals in Singapore and the US Gulf should focus the sector's attention on ensuring a more rigorous testing regime, and clear contracts between those involved, write Toby Stephens and Paul Dean from law firm HFW CMB to roll out trial of hydrogen as shipping's fuel of the future Alexander Saverys-led shipowner to use fuel for bulker and boxship testing as early as next year OOCL shows hand on next generation of containerships Cosco-controlled company is opting for low-sulphur fuel oil but making its ships LNG-ready as it ducks scrubber solution Delphis keeps its faith in midsize boxships with panamax purchase CMB's containership division acquires another German vessel as it takes the view that low prices mean the ships have legs for a few years Historic Shanghai Shipyard to close as pressures take a toll China's oldest shipbuilder's 156-year existence will soon be consigned to the history books as it becomes the latest facility to give in to commercial and environmental strains Pioneering US LNG bunker barge to go live next month Second Dynagas Arc4 vessel secures approval to use NSR Jovo expands its fleet with old and new tonnage deals LNG carrier orderbook nudges towards 40 ships Celsius newbuildings ordered charter-free Jeppe Jensen returns to the business with eco-vessels in his third encounter with LNG Sinokor sends two LNG carriers for scrap Shipowner helps year's LNG vessel scrap total grow to 'record-breaking' five ships, with four months of the year still to run OH Meling confident of weathering debt storm Norwegian tanker and offshore owner in negotiations with lender over loan repayments Petro Sun Darya fights to regain control of anchor-handler OSVs chalk up another month with more rigs Loss of a single offshore drilling rig in July offset by 22 units returning to work History repeating itself provides evidence of offshore revival Analyst says strong market upswing imminent after key 1980 downturn events repeated China's scrap import ban dredges up some gruesome consequences A new policy has shut down China's shiprecycling industry and has breakers chasing a new base. But the nation is starved of scrap steel and will get it where it can - even from sunken warships Turkish shiprecycler confident of joining EU list of approved yards Leyal says it meets the European Union's technical standards but politics may affect its approval bid Bunker industry is caught between legal rock and hard place Auditor says oil-spill fund in sound financial health Global pollution fund convention gets the thumbs up even as Prestige compensation claims see cash in hand dip below £100m Euronav to trial low-sulphur fuel oil on tanker Company chief executive Paddy Rodgers still wants clarity on fuel volumes in order to better estimate pricing Parakou sells final MR tanker in STX series BP takes Chinese-owned VLCC on one-year charter Tanker giant China VLCC aims to gain more global trading experience Enesel inks scrubber-ready aframax tankers Newbuildings mark another stage in Greek shipowners' fleet-renewal plans Greek supramax to be auctioned in Singapore Ebe Maritime reveals newbuild tally as ultramaxes emerge Basile Aloy-led shipowner is sitting pretty after buying six bulkers at the bottom of the market Viet Thuan moves into handymax sector 'Crazy' pricing and strong results put StealthGas back on screen for investors Chief executive says huge void between fleet value and market cap opens door for bargain hunters. Five cargoships grounded by storm Crew safe after vessels forced ashore at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. American Shipping sees lower profit Jones Act tanker owner's revenue remains flat amid seasonal slowdown in the spot market. Fire-ravaged Maersk Honam will cost more than $30m to rebuild Massive reconstruction job lined up for the hull of Maersk Line's ultra large containership Maersk Tankers and Klaveness Digital form new alliance New partners say they will be able to develop and launch products much more quickly now. Golar LNG says rates to double in third quarter Owner optimistic due to ship shortage, despite loss widening in first six months. Navios Maritime Holdings adds to fleet renewal efforts New York-listed owner reveals fresh ins and outs in long-running fleet upgrade. Bibby Line's Cheshire declared a total loss Fire in fertiliser cargo caused so much damage that cost-effective repairs could not be carried out Hoegh LNG stock ticks down after mixed second quarter Shares dip as expected as contract cancellations, a new time charter and financing progress all come to light. Precious bulker cleared over fatal clash Khalid Hashim says Mayuree Naree not involved in trawler collision off India. Borr Drilling sees revenue climb as rigs get to work Ocean Yield stretches OSV deal SolstadFarstad eyes further mergers and ship sales OSV giant taking action as liquidity shrinks amid second quarter loss. Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC Newbuildings placed under Riga owner's management as its expansion continues. BW Tankers chief executive Tina Revsbech departs "Amicable" exit comes with company in merger talks with Hafnia Tankers. Reach Subsea back in black as revenue rises Norwegian OSV company says activity has increased through second quarter. Japan brings in first Yemeni crude since 2015 Samos Steamship aframax ships Masila cargo for JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy. Euronav books $9m profit from scrapping suezmax US-listed tanker giant confirms disposal of last 1990s-built million-barrel tanker. SOC sale lifts Siem Offshore profit to $90m OSV company boosted by offloading subsidiary to Subsea 7. Hoegh LNG sees weaker second quarter profit But Oslo-listed FSRU specialist says there are "many business opportunities", especially in Asia. EGAT looks to break Thailand's LNG import monopoly Power company seeking up to 1.5mtpa of gas in move that would liberalize country's supply. Dof Subsea slips deeper into the red Norwegian owner quadruples its second quarter deficit in a 'challenging market.' Sinanju Tankers steams ahead in a sea of uncertainty Singapore's Sinanju Tankers says the multitude of fuel types that ships will burn after the 2020 sulphur cap kicks in will make life far more complicated for bunker tanker operators Hedge fund backs away from Overseas Shipholding Major shareholder Paulson & Co sells almost 2.7m shares of the Jones Act tanker owner. Teekay LNG Partners issues $101m bond New York-listed LNG carrier owner expects to use proceeds to refinance existing debt or for general partnership purposes. Nordic Shipholding widens half-year loss Danish product tanker owner faces risk of breaching loan covenants.

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AUGUST 23, 2018
CargoX 'smart' bill of lading aces test CargoX has successfully completed the first real shipment using the start-up's blockchain-backed "smart" bill of lading and will now make the solution commercially available, the company said in a statement. Few support more tariffs The vast majority of companies and associations argued against a proposed $200 billion worth of tariffs in 2017 import value on products from China during testimony before an interagency government panel late Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. But a handful of manufacturers, including several in the metals sector, advocated for the Trump administration to either maintain or expand the proposed Section 301 tariffs list, which would be the third tranche of Section 301 tariff... MSC leasing SeaCube containers Mediterranean Shipping Company will lease 2,000 containers from SeaCube Containers that are chilled by Carrier Transicold ' s innovative, natural refrigerant-based NaturaLINE refrigeration system. Ex-Im Bank nomination advances The Senate Banking Committee unanimously voted to advance President Trump's nomination of Kimberly Reed for a full Senate vote to serve as the next president of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Truck volumes continue 'robust' growth Domestic truck tonnage climbed 1.9 percent in July compared with the previous month after a revised 0.5 percent decline in June, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. Global automakers unite to fight tariffs Several major automobile manufacturing and parts associations have formed a coalition with the sole purpose of opposing tariffs on imports of vehicles and parts to the United States. How to navigate peak season crunch Join experts from BNSF Railway, Alliance Shippers Inc. and FreightWaves at 2 p.m. ET Thursday as American Shipper brings you "Navigating New Realities: Peak Shipping Season Intermodal Outlook," a webinar you can't afford to miss. Maersk boosts use of NYSHEX The New York Shipping Exchange said Maersk began using it to sell space on transpacific eastbound sailings this week. Maritime shipping emissions decline Carbon dioxide emissions from maritime cargo shipping continued to decline last year, according to a recent report from nonprofit organization BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group. Georgia gains inland port The Appalachian Regional Port officially opened in northwest Georgia's Murray County on Wednesday. The inland port is operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and served by Class I railway CSX, which provides a direct, 388-mile route to and from the deepwater Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal. Exports to Iran net prison time A 38-year-old Canadian national was sentenced this week in a U.S. District Court in Seattle to three-and-a-half years in jail for conspiring to illegally export U.S.-made technologies to Iran. Contanda bulking up Houston presence Contanda Terminals LLC, a provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services in North America, plans to build a storage terminal on its property along the Houston Ship Channel to support its expansion into the petrochemical and hydrocarbon storage markets. Descartes picks up PinPoint Descartes Systems Group has acquired PinPoint, an Ontario, Canada-based GPS fleet tracking and mobile workforce management provider. project44 builds out leadership team On Thursday project44 announced the appointment of what it called "four crucial hires" for the transportation and logistics technology provider. PS Logistics buys D. Mosley Trucking PS Logistics has acquired the trucking assets of Lawty, Fla.-based D. Mosley Trucking and DMT Logistics Services. Logistics group mobilizing for Hurricane Lane The Port of Honolulu and its terminal operations have been closed since Wednesday afternoon as a powerful hurricane is barreling down on the Hawaiian islands, and logistics firms from across the country are being asked to prepare to lend a hand if the storm causes damage.

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AUGUST 23, 2018
China's CNOOC to boost spending in H2 on exploration, development China's CNOOC Ltd. plans to increase spending in the second half of 2018 by more than double its capital expenditure Total declares breakdown in North Sea strike talks Talks between Total and the Unite trade union behind repeated strikes in the North Sea broke down Thursday Saudi energy minister denies report on cancelled Aramco IPO Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih denied a media report Thursday that the kingdom had cancelled a planned initial public offering of state oil company Saudi Aramco Uncertain market outlook keeps Aramco IPO waiting Saudi Arabia says it is still searching for the best market conditions to float shares of its state-owned oil giant Aramco NGO Clean Arctic Alliance questions Maersk on Arctic shipping fuel As the use of heavy fuel oil to power a vessel causes pollution and carries the risk of an oil spill. CargoX's blockchain-based smart bill of lading has first successful trial At $15, the cost of such a safe electronic bill of lading was a mere fraction of the estimated usual price for a paper document. China imposes 25% tariffs on US oil products The latest tariffs come in the midst of trade talks between the US and China on Wednesday-Thursday in Washington External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Shell conducts trials for new 0.5% sulfur marine fuel oil "We're giving customers an opportunity to test the new fuel to become more familiar with how the fuel performs in their vessels," Williams said. European fuel oil backwardation supported by 10% on-year fall in Russian exports As supply reduces over the next two years and demand doesn't drop off until 2020 fuel will get tighter, a trader said. Panamax ARA-USGC route sees rates hit eight-month high Panamax freight rates out of UK Continent hit an eight-month high due to very limited vessel availability for early September dates FUTURES: Crude stable to lower amid mild profit-taking "The fall was driven by a fall in imports, which slid the most in six weeks to 7.52 million b/d," ANZ analysts said in a note.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

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PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› 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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

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