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April 1, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate down 4.8pc to US$651/TEU, but up 22.3pc to USWC PSA names deputy chair as chairman replacing retiring Fock Siew Wah Singamas to sell half its manufacturing capacity for US$595.5 million Fuel spill involving the Hapag-Lloyd 4,120-TEUer in New York Harbour China Logistics Property profit up 34pc to US$82.1 million, sales rise 44pc Finland's Valmet to supply scrubbers to seven Daewoo 23,000-TEUers Seaspan to increase its pool of unencumbered assets to 37 vessels Russia's FESCO profit soars 36pc to US$161.4 million as sales leap 30.3pc Canadian National buys Winnipeg trucker-logistics firm TransX Still a way to go, but East African ports catching up to South Africa India's Navayuga CT hits 500,000 TEU milestone, looks to expand US Transport Sec defends FAA over delegation of standards to Boeing Cathay Pacific Cargo expresses optimism despite a poor start to 2019 Asia Pacific Airlines say cargo demand dives 12pc in February

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MARCH 31, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service Fairfax India completes investment in Seven Islands Shipping Global container rates see improvement in March Japan accedes to ship recycling convention MANSA & Mumbai Port officials enhance rapport, play friendly 20-20 cricket match MOL announces collaboration in LNG-to-Powership business Nakilat expands fleet with four additional LNG carriers Suez Canal Economic Zone integrates with China's Belt and Road Initiative: Minister JN Port handles a record 5.10 m TEUs in 2018-19 PSA International appoints Peter Voser as Group Chairman Adani Logistics set to become largest private rail & logistics park operator in India with acquisition of Innovative B2B Logistics Solutions The Krebs Group relies on InterCombi SPE from Transporter Industry International Uber Freight set to launch in Europe Coffee Board activates blockchain-based e-marketplace in India

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"One of the biggest players" Switzerland: one out of three HGVs defective New chapter in railroad's history Toh to reinforce Ceva management team Booking platform for small palletised shipments They went in two by two: Airline cares for pets CN to strengthen its rail network in Manitoba Neumann transfers to Meyer Logistik Seko signs contract with Peli Biothermal Bright future beckons for Scottish airport Container throughput index takes a dive "Curiosity of the Day" Improving railfreight flows between port and terminals American Club appoints new managers Strong growth in Asia Ethiopian Airlines arrives in Istanbul Some lateral movement for HHLA in FY/2018

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MARCH 29, 2019
Battle for control of Panalpina heats up as decision on Agility or DSV looms Good news for carriers on the transpacific with rates boost from April GRIs Record-breaking year for Russia's Fesco triggers new rail links with China New instant freight rate quote engine catches the eye of Tigers Volkswagen and Amazon to partner up on IOT cloud World's greatest delivery empires play the game of thrones Halifax Airport set for expansion as it gets its claws into booming seafood trade Renee Toh new head of ocean procurement and tradelane management at Ceva Peter Voser to take over as chairman of PSA as Fock Siew Wah retires Market Insight: The inside story on DHL Forwarding's IT transition nightmare; and how it made WiseTech what it is today Flexport offers LCL shippers the FCL treatment, with OceanMatch service

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MARCH 29, 2019
Jeff Johnson to be President of Cook Inlet Tug and Barge Jeff Johnson has been named President of Anchorage, Alaska, headquartered Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime. He will take up the position in June 2019. Solstad PSV contract wins include two year Shell Brasil charter Skudeneshavn, Norway, headquartered Solstad Offshore has signed a contract with Shell Brasil Petroleo Ltda (Shell) for the PSV Normand Starling, a 4,000 dwt STX PSV 08 CD delivered by the shipbuilder in Conrad reports 2018 results and backlog Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) yesterday reported its 2018 results and backlog. The company had net income of $198,000 and earnings per diluted share of $0.04 FRP hulled pilot boat meets Canadian owner's need for speed Canada's Sea Legend Pilotage is set to take delivery of a composite FRP hulled Stan Pilot 1605 that will achieve a speed of 29 knots compared with the 20 knots of its Maersk to retain full ownership of OSV subsidiary A.P. Moller - Maersk's Board of Directors has decided to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service. This is probably more an indication that no suitable buyer could be found rather than

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MARCH 29, 2019
US urges marine insurers to adopt North Korea AIS switch-off clauses Sanctions evasion thought to be relatively frequent, with Pyongyang regime ready to go to great lengths to ensure continued supplies... Flexport launches data-informed ocean freight consolidation service New service seeks to match shipments to reduce loading and unloading times Cosco Shipping says outlook is at risk from higher oil prices and trade disputes China's container shipping giant looks for better times in 2019 but warns of risks ahead Traditional navigation remains key in digital world Latest edition of Admiralty Manual of Navigation puts electronic systems at centre stage, but retains a focus on traditional principles Vale forecasts iron ore sales higher than production Vale is estimating iron ore sales volumes at 307m to 332m tonnes this year Corpus Christi approves Harbor Island lease The plans call for a petroleum export terminal capable of fully loading suezmax vessels and nearly fully loading VLCCs on... Lloyd's Register confirms oil-tech has converted HFO to VLSFO Lloyd's Register confirms Genoil's converted fuel meets 2020 sulphur cap without investment in refining facilities Chinese rival challenges Singapore for bunkering business On Monday, Lloyd's List will publish the counter view from Singapore in which we will explore why it is difficult... Noatum Ports rebrands as CSP Spain Cosco Shipping Ports took a majority stake in Noatum Ports in 2017, as part of a $224m deal agreed with... European Shippers' Council defends survey results European Shippers' Council defends quality of its customer satisfaction survey and calls for carriers to engage in dialogue MOL ties up with Turkish power firm on floating LNG power solutions MOL has investments in LNG bunkering and FSRUs, while Karpowership produced its first floating power plant in 2007 and owns... GRIs halt transpacific rate slide Asia-US west coast and Asia-US east coast spot rates on the SCFI have climbed to $1,626 and $2,634 per feu... Maersk cancels sale of offshore service unit Maersk Supply Services is to remain on the books as a continuing operation after a fruitless two-year search for a... K Line seals $406m long-term loan with Japanese banks The loan carries a middle level risk rating from Japan Credit Rating Agency and lenders include Mizuho Bank, Development Bank... PSA names former Shell chief as chairman Incoming chairman Peter Voser will seek a sustainable growth trajectory for the group while helping it develop in the supply... The Interview: Stephen Ashworth Hutchison Ports Thailand managing director Stephen Ashworth says Thailand is the best place to invest in technology. 'The Thais have... Another LNG bunker breakthrough order for GTT GTT says the order placed by SembMarine came less than one year from reaching a license agreement with the yard... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Total talks 2020 Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... DSME names Lee Sung-geun as chief executive The appointment comes as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is being taken over by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Trump administration ramps up pressure against Venezuela The US wants to stop deliveries of gasoline and other refined petroleum products that can be used to dilute Venezuela's... CSSC and CSIC restructure as merger talk heats up Analysts expect the moves to pave the way for a long-awaited marriage between the two conglomerates California rewards carriers for reducing speed to improve air quality and save whales Despite these efforts, the number of whales killed by ships off the coast of California nearly tripled in 2018 West Mexico LNG terminal gains approval to export US gas The project in the Mexican state of Sonora has access to a deepwater port and multiple pipeline connections to the... Shoreham chief executive Rodney Lunn to step down After 10 years running the south of England port, Mr Lunn will leave at the end of 2019 once a...

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MARCH 29, 2019
Zim taking slots of Prince Rupert string to serve US Asian carriers reveal diverging logistics strategies Debt, service losses forces Santos terminal closures China tariffs take toll on US Gulf exports UK rail strike threat adds to Brexit's cargo woes Depot fees hit Chittagong shippers as congestion returns

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MARCH 29, 2019
Nordic American Tankers launching $40m at the market offer Nordic American Tankers has readied a $40m at the market offering, the latest in a fundraising spree from the Herbjorn Hansson-led company. The tanker owner announced after the close Friday that it intends to sell another 19.6 million shares through B Riley FBR, adding to its 141.9 million outstanding shares. Nordic American Tankers repeats scrubber stance amid reports of Norwegian ban Nordic A StealthGas to repurchase shares, satiate investors StealthGas hit the road this week, trying to drum up new investors in New York, sweetening the pot with promises of buybacks and fleet growth. According to Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans, who accompanied StealthGas to the meetings, the Harry Vafias-led company was looking to sell investors on its "attractive valuation" and a positive outlook for the LPG sector. Blast from the past as Vafias plo Chevron moves for China VLCC in firming market China VLCC has taken advantage of a rising tanker market to lock a VLCC into a period deal with Chevron at a 10% premium to the previous comparable deal. Vitol linked to VLCC charter for Venezuela-China voyage The US oil major has taken the 318,000-dwt New Triumph (built 2015) at $33,000 per day, according to shipbrokers. Chevron officials declined to comment. The Chinese owner ordered the Ne Former Gotaas-Larsen executive Alf Clausen dies at 80 Norwegian shipping executive Alf Clausen has died at 80. Monaco-based Clausen worked for shipowner Gotaas-Larsen for 22 years after working at Norske Veritas. At Gotaas-Larsen, he became co-managing director with Richard Fain, the current CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, in 1977 and was sole managing director from 1988 to 1993. He continued at Gotaas-Larsen as executive chairman until 1995. T Cosco posts weaker 2018 results for tanker, box and financing operations Chinese state conglomerate saw profitability eroded by weaker market conditions amid uncertainty. PDVSA opens tenders for five tankers Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA is looking to secure five more tankers on charter after its fleet was hit by US sanctions. The company is also seeking to extend deals for three more ships, according to sources and PDVSA reports cited by S&P Global Platts. Latvian Shipping and Torm lead Venezuela product tanker trade "PDVSA requires as soon as possible three vessels for LPG, two aframaxes, tw Tsakos Energy Navigation set to ship out five older tankers Tsakos Energy Navigation has lined up five older tankers for sale as it gets set for the delivery of a number of newbuildings. Tsakos Energy Navigation fixes out its two LNG carriers Morgan Stanley downgrades Tsakos Energy Navigation as debt repayments rise Tsakos Group books latest suezmaxes with Hyundai New York-listed Tsakos has booked a writedown against the vessels in its fourth quarter r Vale's iron ore supply disrupted until 2024 The supply disruptions are just one part of the shifting picture for iron ore market fundamentals Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC to Nathalin Navios Maritime Acquisition, a US-listed vehicle of Greek shipowner Angeliki Frangou, has shed its oldest VLCC to Thailand's Nathalin -- a serial buyer of such ships. The 298,600-dwt C. Dream (built 2001) has joined the fleet of Nathalin subsidiary Prima Marine, under as Crystal Star, online shipping directories show. Broker reports in Greece and the UK suggest the deal was agreed earlier this w John Fredriksen's Frontline excited by upside-down VLCC market in 2019 John Fredriksen's Frontline is bullish about the prospects for the VLCC market at a time that it expects seasonal patterns to defy conventional wisdom. Frontline scouts for tanker deals with asset prices only going one way Case highlights 'massive misvaluation' of shipping companies in capital markets Chief executive Robert Hvide Macleod said rising US exports are offsetting Opec cuts, while th Jan Egil Roald joins Affinity as Richard Fulford-Smith strengthens Norwegian team Richard Fulford-Smith's Affinity (Shipping) has recruited Norwegian shipbroking veteran Jan Egil Roald as part of an expansion in Norway. Former Platou and Arctic Shipping man Roald will be joined in Affinity's Oslo office by newbuilding broker Petter C Arentz, who is relocating from London. Fulford-Smith builds Affinity with Platou hands "Petter and I had known each other since we were 11 or Canada's Chamber of Marine Commerce gives thumbs up to pilotage shake-up Hourly cost of pilotage on St Lawrence River exceeds that of entire vessel crew, claims CMC Uljanik Plovidba directors resign after arrests Two executives of Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba have quit following their arrests in relation to a probe into "financial damage" at unrelated shipbuilder Uljanik Group. The tanker and bulker owner said its director Dragutin Pavletic had tendered his resignation, while Anton Brajkovic, deputy president of the supervisory board, later did the same. No mention of the shipyard investigation wa Traders will drive shipping's next big digital movement As margins come under increasing pressure, the world's biggest commodities traders will push the market to react with greater speed and at lower cost Hurtigruten picks Hoglund for biofuel systems Hoglund has won a contract to deliver biogas-ready fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) for six Hurtigruten ferry retrofits. Dead fish to power Hurtigruten cruiseships It will work with HB Hunte Engineering to design and engineer fully customised tank and FGSS solutions. The vessels are optimised to run on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biogas (LBG). They will work in tandem with lar Shell contracts Solstad PSV for Brazil work One of Solstad's platform supply vessels (PSVs) has won a two-year contract with Shell Brasil Petroleo in Brazil. Solstad faces comprehensive restructuring The 4,000-dwt Normand Starling (built 2013) be employed in supporting Shell's activities in Brazilian waters from the second quarter onwards, Solstad said. Separately, two unnamed Solstad PSVs have been taken on charter by an unidentified PSA appoints ex-Shell CEO as new chairman Singapore ports operator PSA International (PSA) has appointed former Shell CEO Peter Voser as its new chairman. It said incumbent Fock Siew Wah will step down on 1 April. He will become special advisor to PSA until his retirement on 31 July. Voser is currently deputy chairman. PSA said Fock has steered PSA with "visionary leadership and strategic foresight" since August 2005. Volumes have LR says new kit can turn HSFO into LSFO Lloyd's Register has witnessed a new method of turning conventional bunkers into IMO 2020-compliant low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO). US technology company Genoil has developed a hydro-conversion upgrader (GHU) that cuts the sulphur content from 1.72% to 0.38%. It uses fixed-bed reactor technology and can be built alongside existing refinery infrastructure in major bunkering hubs. Clarksons: markets One of final Uddevalla ships heads for scrap as Perenco sells FPSO One of the last ships built at the Uddevalla shipyard in Sweden has been sold for scrap. The 229,000-dwt 229,000-dwt Conkouati (built 1973), owned by Perenco of France, has been operating as a FPSO. Sunset for Sunrise as 42-year-old LNG carrier scrapped Sources say the ship has fetched a price of $220 per ldt or $8.7m. Uddevalla was a leading shipbuilder of its day but ran into financial dif Glencore seals financing worth $10bn Swiss trader and shipowner Glencore has arranged a huge new financing package worth nearly $10bn. The mammoth 12-month deal refinances and extends $9.085bn of revolving credit facilities from 24 May this year. Glencore launches $2bn buyback It was initially looking to raise $8bn, but the fundraising was "substantially oversubscribed" at $10.55bn, it said, reflecting strong support from its broa HCB doubles new shipping loans to $1.1bn Newly privatised Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCB) doubled its new shipping business in 2018 as provisions shrank. In its finalised report for 2018, the lender said it agreed new shipping loans worth EUR 1bn ($1.12bn), up from EUR 500m in 2017 and up EUR 100m from its previous earnings release in February. Loan provisions were cut to EUR 316m against EUR 2.08bn in 2017. It said it set aside the amo AP Moller-Maersk aborts plans to sell final energy arm Maersk Supply Service AP Moller-Maersk has aborted plans to sell its offshore support vessel division and will no longer completely exit the energy segment as part of a high-profile strategic shift. The move comes amid suspicions Maersk's top brass had become frustrated at the pace of its transition from a conglomerate to a transport and logistics specialist and efforts to accelerate the process. Maersk Drilling sets Malta recaptures tanker seized by migrants The Maltese army has taken back control of a tanker hijacked by migrants off Libya on Wednesday. Migrants hijack bunker tanker off Italy The 846-dwt bunker ship Elhiblu 1 (built 2015) docked in Valletta on Thursday with more than 100 migrants on board. The group had been rescued by the vessel off Libya, but seized control and headed to Malta after being told they would be heading back to the Af Bankruptcy looms as Uljanik rescue plan rejected The Croatian government will not back a $1bn-plus restructuring plan for struggling shipbuilder Uljanik Group, prompting fears of its bankruptcy. The state rejected what it called the financial burden of the rescue amid doubts the proposal would turn the yard company's fortunes around, Reuters reported. In the absence of an alternative deal, a local commercial court will deliver a bankruptcy rul PaxOcean gives Singapore's big yards capesize competition Yard group is upsizing in Batam with the purchase of a giant floating dry-dock. New DSME CEO steps into the frame Sung-Leep Jung retires today as Sung-Geun Lee prepares to take up the baton Monday. K Line fixes $407m loan over 35 years Japan's K Line has arranged financing worth JPY 45bn ($407m) that matures over 35 years. The subordinated loan means creditors will rank behind others in the queue for their money should something go wrong at the giant owner. K Line said the cash will develop its core businesses through its ongoing "rebuilding portfolio" strategy, with the aim of expanding stable income and achieving sustainable MOL and Karadeniz team up on FSRUs and powerships Japan's MOL and Turkey's Karadeniz group are collaborating in the FSRU and powership business. The giant shipowner and Karadeniz's Karpower International (Karpowership) have formed a venture called Karmol to co-invest in assets and market its solution in selected markets around the world, they said. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant The business will generate Seizures and sales see Coastal Oil's fleet reduced Creditors of failed Singaporean fuel trader Coastal Oil have targeted another of its bunker tankers with an arrest warrant. National Bank of Fujairah loses patience with Folk Shipping Tanker owner Folk Shipping has blamed a long-running commercial dispute with oil trader Mena Energy as the cause of a cash crunch that led to the arrest of one of its tankers in Singapore at the end of last week. The National Bank of Fujairah arrested the company's 15,200-dwt chemical tanker Folk Beauty (built 2010) last Thursday after filing an AED 45.2m ($12.3m) claim against the ship in the Hi

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MARCH 29, 2019
Maritime History Notes: Santa Eliana, a ship with a story The vessel's role in the Vietnam War is just part of the saga told by the chairman of the Maritime Industry Museum. Port of New Orleans to buy new gantry cranes Hapag-Lloyd seals ship's oil leak European Shippers Council demands changes to liner shipping regulation U.K. legislators reject May's Brexit agreement WTO Appellate Body: Mixed findings on U.S. aircraft subsidies "K" Line raising $406 million Port of Corpus Christi OKs 50-year lease with joint venture Coast Guard adds security to ships from Seychelles

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MARCH 29, 2019
WTI settles at four-month high amid supply headwinds Oil futures settled higher Friday as markets continued to eye a tightening global supply outlook VLCC USGC-China paper trades up for Q1 2020 on US export expectations The 270,000 mt VLCC USGC-China contract traded for first-quarter 2020 for the first time ever Friday on the Intercontinental Exchange US to extend Iran oil sanctions waivers to China, India, Korea, Turkey The US in early May will likely extend expiring sanctions waivers Europe Q4 fuel oil crack weakens further on IMO 2020 preparations The fuel oil crack spread for the fourth quarter of 2019 showed significant weakness Friday afternoon in Northwest Europe compared with the third quarter ARA fuel oil stocks build 8% on week amid closed arb, loading delays Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub were up by 8% on week to 836,000 mt as of Wednesday, according to data from PJK International Singapore-flagged barge 'believed' to have transferred fuel to N Korean tankers Sea Tanker II (IMO 9664483) was on a list of 18 vessels believed to have engaged in illicit STS transfers of refined petroleum with North Korean tanker vessels, Annex 4 of the advisory issued March 21 showed. Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential slips into discount on supply glut External: Global Risk Management

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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:
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	-	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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