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BRIEFS

July 30, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate rises 7.3pc to US$926/TEU, up 16.4pc to USWC APL to launch weekly Japan-Russia Express Service in August Zim-2M Asia-US East Coast tie-up will cut their capacity 18.4pc: Alphaliner NYK warns of US$67.5 million operating loss not profit as earlier forecast Port of Dublin first half container volume rises 5.8pc to 356,000 TEU MPCC continues fleet expansion with purchase of 1,700 TEU box ship Nigeria bans Maersk and Cosco, but its impact is clouded in confusion Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia selects ECU Worldwide as logistics partner Swiss WorldCargo is CEIV-Pharma certified by IATA FedEx boosts Vietnam service with new flight to and from Hanoi High tech, interdisciplinary cooperation best way forward for air cargo

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JULY 28, 2018
APL to replace Felixstowe with London Gateway on India Pakistan Express service Bahri registers significant growth in net profit Cabotage relaxation not being considered for non-containerised cargo Capt. D. Mishra is the new President of NISAA CMA CGM Group announces extension of its Emergency Bunker Recovery measures from Aug. 1 Iran may provide ships, insurance cover to Indian buyers of its crude oil Liberia listed as the fastest growing flag in shipping & offshore Mauritius signs Jeddah Amendment on illicit maritime activity OOCL reports increased volumes for Q2 & H1 Samudera Shipping handles more boxes in Q2 2018 Adani Ports signs long-term regasification pact with GAIL for Dhamra LNG terminal Petronet looking at LNG terminal in Bangladesh Cathay Pacific successfully concludes trials for next-generation track & trace in air cargo Expo 2020 Dubai expected to boost logistics industry Govt promises review of transporters' issues SIAM's Automotive Logistics Conclave calls for mitigating gaps to facilitate industry growth Customs Help Desks at FIEO offices helped resolve large number of IGST refund issues of exporters: FIEO Regional Chairman GST has ushered in a transformational change in indirect taxation in the country, says CBIC Chairman

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JULY 27, 2018
Fincantieri profits remain modest despite record orderbook 'High disparity' between flag states in protecting seafarers' human rights, study finds SBM Offshore pays USD148 million, sees bonuses cut under Petrobras pact Ship management raises the bar Precious Shipping's Khalid Hashim talks down newbuilding surge Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical makes shipping debut U-Ming, Ericsson develop satellite-based ship safety system Shipping book review: Dynasties of the Sea (Volume II)

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JULY 27, 2018
Peak season sees freight rates more buoyant and carriers bullish on price hikes Ransomware-hit Cosco turns to Yahoo and Facebook to keep in touch Happy first half for Ceva Logistics as a successful IPO starts to deliver DHL the first global forwarder to establish a footprint in Ethiopia Indonesian logistics benefits as booming e-commerce leads to cheaper PLBs Market insight: a regional break up best for Panalpina, Mr Ulber?

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JULY 27, 2018
VIDEO: Damen Harlingen completes work on Fugro survey vessel Gibdock is first yard in Med with new ISO workplace safety certification Historic NYC fireboat has dazzling new look Wison working on FLNG for Canada gas export project

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JULY 27, 2018
Port of Corpus Christi raises $216m in bond sale Given an anticipation of a continued ramp-up in exports, ports need to be upgraded Aramco's halt of Bab el-Mandeb shipments could hit Bahri operations Operations of non-Saudi vessels have been unaffected by the Aramco decision, regardless of their cargo origin Dynagas declares a slim profit The current year is a transitional one for the Dynagas fleet while a couple of its vessels are operating on... The Interview: Guy Platten Shipping has been good to Guy Platten, who signed up to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary aged 18 and will shortly... UK shipping head warns over dangers of a no-deal Brexit IUA issues new post-Brexit insurance clause Positive dry bulk fundamentals outweigh trade war jitters Headlines about trade wars overlook the fundamental fact that global dry bulk demand is in solid growth mode, says Pacific... Crowded market dents profits at Capital Product Partners Capital Product Has posted a dip in profit as tankers endure softer market. Elsewhere, relatively healthy charterer interest in period... Purchase window for secondhand offshore vessels may be closing Bargain hunters have had a good run in secondhand markets but ship values may come off the bottom soon China always has Silk Road if US trade deteriorates One Belt, One Road 'could potentially result in a large economic trade bloc unto itself, potentially leaving the US out... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Cyber rumbles, beans, gas and Trump Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... OOCL to be led by two chief executives, sources say The new set-up in the top layer of management comes as Cosco Shipping closed its acquisition offer on Friday US dry bulk ETF outperforms listed stocks The fund, which is based on futures prices, has been performing in the top three of US-based ETFs over the... Cosco cyber attack continues to affect American operations Little risk of spreading to other regions or repeating a Maersk-style meltdown Pacific Basin returns to profitability as bulker prospects brighten Strong minor bulk shipping demand will likely continue aiding the handysize and surpamax bulker player Scorpio Bulkers to buy four on back of $60m credit facility Loan facility will increase Scorpio Bulkers' liquidity by about $21m after repayment of the vessels' existing debt Slowing scrapping poses threat to dry bulker earnings, warns Precious Shipping Second-quarter profit of $2.85m was a major improvement on the net loss of $150,000 booked a year earlier, although it... Chinese newbuilding orders double in first half of year Cansi's report shows that the Chinese shipbuilding industry has become more consolidated amid difficult market conditions Daily Briefing Cosco IT woes spread beyond US \| Exclusive interview with Guy Platten \| Viewpoint: A shot in the foot \|... Over 60% of newbuilds at Korean yards in first half include scrubbers Earlier adopters of scrubbers are expanding the installations onto their entire fleet, says KR senior surveyor Hyun-Tae Kim

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JULY 27, 2018
Charleston, Savannah nibble larger share of resin exports Backed by spot rate strength, trans-Pac carriers levy hefty GRIs More CSX intermodal changes to test shippers, Harrison's legacy Trans-Atlantic carriers cut services as US-EU trade growth slows Asia-Europe spot rate strength builds ahead of peak season India truckers' strike over diesel costs delays northwest freight

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JULY 27, 2018
Contaminated bunker fuel sold in Singapore Adulterated marine fuel that clogs and damages engines has made its way to the world's largest refuelling hub. Wison scores Canadian FLNG contract Chinese shipbuilder will carry out FEED work for Western LNG project in Canada. EPB doubles profit as Preststulen talks up geared portfolio Managing director says portfolio has been geared to cope with market moving either way. Cosco's top accountant resigns Zhang Mingwen is leaving to take another job, according to Chinese shipping company. Diana Containerships returns to red US-listed boxship owner sees almost $34m in loss on four ships. Dynagas LNG Partners beats second quarter profit forecasts George Procopiou's Dynagas LNG Partners has recorded a stronger than anticipated second quarter profit with analysts confident the MLP can keep its distribution in place following cuts earlier this year. Dynagas Partners today reported a profit of $400,000 for the three months to the end of June, which increases to $4.5m following calculations for one-off items. Scrubbers, LNG and compliance def Capital Product Partners sees lower earnings Diversified shipowner missed Wall Street consensus despite higher revenue. JX Ocean extends VLCC fleet renewal with veteran sale JX Ocean of Japan has sold one of its oldest VLCCs, brokers say. CM Lemos and Zodiac Maritime in talks over $66m VLCC deal JX Ocean inks JMU VLCC order The 304,000-dwt Nichioh (built 2004) has been picked up by a shipowner in Greece, it is believed. A price of $23.5m is being placed on the Universal-built ship, but the identity of the buyer has yet to be confirmed. Brokers suggest in the re SolstadFarstad snaps up new AHTS contract Anchor handler to be hired out to Italy's ENI for five months. Grounded Wagenborg Shipping MPP refloated Dutch-flagged vessel stable and anchored in Scottish waters. OSM boss says Oaktree tie-up 'written in the stars' Business as usual but shipmanager more financially robust as it seeks to grow Evalend denies handysize sale rumour Greek owner Evalend is denying market rumours it has disposed of a three-year old handysize bulker. Gossip has been swirling around brokers' offices that the Athens-based company was selling the 38,200-dwt Evangelia L (built 2015) to Middle-Eastern buyers for about $19m. Kriton Lendoudis-led Evalend, however, told TradeWinds in an e-mail this was "a false rumour" and that the vessel wasn't even Sinokor linked to purchase of seven capesize bulkers Shipowner is paying over $260m for dry cargo tonnage across two transactions, brokers say. China firms marine fuel regulations Emissions control area to include the full Chinese coastline from 2019. Oaktree takes big stake in shipmanager OSM OSM founder to retain control as US investment player joins party and looks to strengthen platform OOCL enters new ownership with box leap Asia-Europe and transpacific boost Orient Overseas as Cosco takes control Pacific Basin brings back dividend after profitable first half Hong Kong-listed shipowner cool on trade war as dry bulk market improvement continues. Construction materials lift Great Lakes dry bulk trade Asphalt, cement and stone demand spikes in the Great Lakes-St Lawrence Seaway region Skuld P&I club pulls back from Iran Boss Stale Hansen says US responsible for forced cut in ties with Iranian owners Analysts chart Diana Shipping's path back to profit in 2018 Diana Shipping's first profitable quarter since the end of 2012 is likely to be followed by the end of a five-year losing streak, analysts believe. "Diana should remain in the black from here," said Ben Nolan of Stifel in a post results report, while Jon Chappell of Evercore hinted an upgrade of the shipowner's stock was on the cards. Diana Shipping explains S&P stance after loan repayment Dian Ducau takes the helm at Eastern Pacific Shipping Newly appointed chief executive tasked with leading the company through its next phase of innovation and growth Tufton Oceanic Assets adds dry bulk and LPG exposure, pays first dividend Expansion and payout comes as London-listed company grows in line with IPO plans. Precious preaches purging older bulkers Thai bulker operator expects better financial results and a stronger dry-bulk recovery if owners scrap more ships Louis Group profits on sale of Majesty Cypriot cruiseship owner finds willing taker for unwanted cruiseship although details remain scant on the ground.

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JULY 27, 2018
OOCL reports increase in volume, rates Orient Overseas Container Lines handled 1,691,538 TEUs of containerized cargo in the second quarter, 4.6 percent more than in the same 2017 period. Cyberattack overshadows COSCO's OOIL purchase Chinese state-owned shipping conglomerate COSCO Shipping Group has officially completed its acquisition of Orient Overseas International Ltd., the parent company of ocean carrier OOCL, according to a statement from OOIL. CEVA records $45 million Q2 loss CEVA Logistics AG saw more red ink in the second quarter of 2018, reporting a $45 million loss, the same as in the second quarter of 2017, despite a 7.3 percent increase in revenues to nearly $1.85 billion, according to the Barr, Switzerland-based global third-party logistics provider's most recent financial statements. No firm timetable for lifting metal tariffs on EU Answers about a potential deadline the United States and EU are working toward for dropping U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and corresponding EU retaliatory tariffs are not "easily attained," after senior officials from the two governments reached agreement Tuesday to work toward eliminating the tariffs as part of a broader rapprochement on trade, Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., told reporters after a U.S. GDP surges 4.1 percent in Q2 U.S. gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, the fastest pace since the second quarter of 2014, according to the advance estimate from the Department of Commerce. G&W posts double-digit revenues growth Short-line and regional railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming recorded a net income of $48.6 million on operating revenues of $595 million for the second quarter of 2018, up 1 percent and 10.1 percent year-over-year, respectively, according to the company's latest financial statements. EU rejects U.K. customs duty collection proposal The European Union said it will not allow the United Kingdom to continue benefiting from its customs procedures and duty collection once it exits the EU customs union. APL, FESCO offering Japan-Russia service APL said it will offer a joint service between Japan and Russia with FESCO. EC approves Germany's rail emissions program Germany notified the European Commission in January of its intent to invest 500 million euros with its freight railroads to reduce carbon emissions.

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JULY 27, 2018
Crude futures give back some of week's rally Crude futures settled lower Friday, as some fatigue set in following a rally earlier in the week. Corpus Christi port sells $216 mil bonds to fund VLCC projects: CEO The Port of Corpus Christi Authority said Friday its two revenue bonds worth a total of roughly $216 million - to pave the way to load VLCCs with crude for export - has been fully subscribed. Middle East LPG spot activity intensifies; widening contango, drives up freight Eight full LPG cargoes carrying about 352,000 mt of LPG will be loaded in the Middle East in August for delivery to Asia, with the resurgence in spot market activity driving VLGC freight rates to the highest in two and a half years on Monday, shipping sources said. HSFO Handysize cross-Med freight surges to two-month high Freight for cross-Mediterranean dirty Handysize vessels, the most widely used class to carry fuel oil and feedstocks in the European basin, was assessed at a near two-month high Thursday at $9.58/mt, the highest level since June 1 when the route was assessed at $9.72/mt. China's Jun gasoline, gasoil exports fall to 4-month low as Asian supply swells China's exports of gasoline and gasoil fell to the lowest level in four months in June as refiners refrained from shipping out cargoes amid limited quota availability and bulging stocks in Asia that reduced appetite for Chinese cargoes. NWE MOC bunker volumes hit 8 month high on tight RMG complex RMG 380 CST bunker traded volumes on Platts Market on Close assessment process hit 772,000 mt so far in July, an eight-month high, as backwardation continues to grip the European market. French shipowner CMA CGM extends bunker fuel surcharges beyond Aug 1 The surcharge will be based on the Brent average price in June. ARA fuel oil stocks fall 2% on week but busy Aug loadings ahead Draws in stocks expected from VLCC and Suezmax fixtures as well as strong Saudi Arabian demand. FUTURES 2: Crude stable amid conflicting indicators Experts said Aramco's measure to suspend oil ships was likely to be short-lived. Singapore residue stocks fall to 6.5-year low of 16 mil barrels on higher exports The arbitrage trade from the West was not viable for cargoes arriving in July. UPDATE: WFS bunker fuel sales fall drop by 14% in first half As the market continued to face increased pressure from global macroeconomics, competition among bunker suppliers. Shell's Q2 earnings jump on higher prices as share buybacks return Singapore's Maritec detects excessive sludge in bunker fuel cargo Origin likely US or Estonian shale oil. Saudis halt oil shipments through Red Sea strait Tensions over threats to oil assets and key transit routes in the Middle East are expected to escalate

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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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