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BRIEFS
August 1, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HK needs a centralised port authority to cope with rising competition
  • BIFA warns of lack of directions to deal with no-deal Brexit
  • Rotterdam port handles record 240m tonnes of cargo
  • ICL switches UK port call to Southampton, dropping Liverpool
  • CN posts record Q2 earnings, revenue and operating income
  • London September 11 conference on salvage casualty response
  • Asia Pacific air cargo demand drops in June with weaker exports
  • DHL Parcel raises charges due to higher transport and personnel costs
  • Kuehne+Nagel strengthens perishables network in Canada

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • Cogoport adds refrigerated shipping services in major development for India's burgeoning reefer industry
  • FIATA pledges to lead forwarders through the digital age
  • MOL Group companies win two awards at 'Ship of the Year' honours
  • Navigability of National Waterways monitored by regular hydrographic surveys & channel inspection, says Minister
  • Shipping Ministry appoints committee to promote coastal shipping
  • PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals achieves new productivity record
  • MEIS to be phased out after India's export "subsidy" challenged

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • ONE reports first quarterly profit as its business turnaround continues
  • Supply chain radar: 'Bye 'bye Panalpina - the 'last call to paradise'...
  • 'Significant' changes at Ceva in H1 as CMA CGM makes its presence felt
  • UPS launches international economy option targeting small parcels, but quietly
  • Tight grip on costs keeps DSV on course, despite 'difficult' markets
  • NAST gives CH Robinson a boost as second-quarter revenues plunge
  • Davies Turner still has a taste for Turkey, despite local trade volatility
  • Former CEO of DHL on leading it through an existential crisis
  • Keith Winters takes over as CEO at Crane Worldwide Logistics
  • On the wires: CMA CGM running Ceva as 'others could only dream about'? Not yet, but...
  • On the wires: Stop it, CH Robinson!
  • Supply chain radar: Like all the others, DSV is not in its prime anymore - so what?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • Navy works to make all its ships stay the same shade of gray
    The U.S. Navy would prefer that its ships be just one shade of gray. Now, a pigment package designed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to slow discoloration of the exterior
  • Legislation seeks to free up funding for MKARNS upgrades
    U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), along with Governors Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.), announced provisions in America's Transportation Infrastructure Act that outline the future for modernizing
  • Scorpio Tankers loses less, gets scrubber financing
    Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) has reported its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the company's net loss was
  • Terral rebuilds boat it bought from Kinder Morgan
    Lake Providence, La., headquartered Terral River Service, Inc. reports that the M/V Lena Louise, a boat acquired from Kinder Morgan in 2017 and previously named the M/V Austin Stone, is back in
  • USCG starts formal investigation of fatal Augur lifeboat incident
    Rear Adm. John Nadeau, who recently took command of the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans, convened a formal investigation last week into a fatal incident that occurred onboard Shell's Augur
  • Samsung Heavy gets DNV GL type approval for lithium-ion battery system
    Shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) reports that it has received a type approval certificate from DNV-GL for a marine lithium ion battery system, jointly developed with sister company Samsung SDI. This is

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • Teekay Offshore cuts second-quarter losses
    Revenue stayed the same, but losses were significantly less than for the same period last year
  • Capital Product increases profit after tanker spin-off
    Net income rises to $7.8m for the second quarter, versus $4m in the same quarter a year ago
  • Navios Partners lines up $140m refinancing deal
    The new credit facility agreed this month, subject to final documentation signing, is with an unnamed commercial bank
  • Swedish Club doubles war risk premiums as Hellenic trims rates 10%
    'Hellenic... is financially strong and in a very good position, and had a lot of members affected by additional premiums...
  • The Interview: Nick Shaw
    Nick Shaw got the job as chief executive of the International Group after only the second employment interview of his...
  • Pacific Basin still ripe for vessel acquisitions
    Hong Kong-based company operated an average of 230 smaller-sized bulkers in the first half of the year. It owns 115...
  • Yilport inks 49-year concession at Taranto
    'Once we build relations with container lines, they will bring their cargo here. Then the business will peak. We foresee...
  • US leads talks on international naval mission to protect Hormuz shipping
    Germany is said to have already turned down a formal request from Washington to participate in a US-led naval mission...
  • Investment gains boost SIPG's profits
    Net profit for the port operator jumped more than 29% year on year to $635m for the first half of...
  • Charterers are the key to greener shipping
    An academic study has concluded that vessel charterers benefit more from trading opportunities than from saving the planet. Until that...
  • Tokyo and Paris MOUs launch emergency system inspection blitz
    One of the goals of the campaign is to ensure that ships are capable of responding appropriately and promptly to...
  • Japan's big three hit by lower dry bulk rates
    Product tanker rates set to rise because of an increase in demand for gas oil transportation before the 2020 sulphur...
  • Royal Navy reports 85 Iranian 'interactions' in Hormuz
    British naval ships have been directly escorting or accompanying UK-flagged ships through the energy commodities waterway throughout July, amid an...
  • Daily Briefing
    Clock ticking to avoid Brexit shambles | Singapore yards on recovery path despite tougher climate | EIA earmarks Europe as...
  • Stena Bulk expresses 'growing concern' for welfare of detained crew
    The company reiterated that there is no evidence of a collision involving the vessel as alleged by Iran
  • Singapore releases Kunlun LPG carriers
    One of the two liquefied petroleum gas tankers has left Singaporean waters and is headed for China, Lloyd's List Intelligence...
  • Golar and Exmar contest Leviathan FLNG project
    At stake is a term charter from the Noble-operated Leviathan project for the supply of Israel's first FLNG
  • ONE posts maiden quarterly profit
    ONE has revised up its forecast of profit for this fiscal year to $90m because of a stronger performance in...
  • Charterers 'behaving rationally' in rejecting virtual arrival clauses
    In theory, 'virtual arrival' would enable ships to reduce speed, and thereby emissions; in practice an academic study found charterers'...
  • Port of Boston sees impacts of Sino-US tariffs on container throughput
    The port's trade with China declined by 3.94% to $971.71m as exports dropped 20.36% to $138.76m, while imports fell only...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • Carriers get reprieve on new India manifest rule
  • ONE shrugs off poor first year with Q1 profit
  • DSV chief: Low rates will take sting out of IMO 2020
  • More US projects get DOT's 'marine highway' designation
  • Odyn buy boosts Turvo in logistics software space
  • Mexico enhances play as regional supply chain gateway

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • Coastal Oil Holdings handysize tanker sails to Norstar Shipping
    Singapore company takes control of product tanker, while sistership goes to Chinese interests
  • Chemical tanker Folk Beauty could take the prize at auction
    Folk Beauty expected to attract strong buyer interest when goes under the hammer in Singapore
  • Samos Steamship sheds oldest tanker
    Greek company said to have sold a 14-year-old aframax, just a few weeks after being linked to the purchase of a capesize
  • Oman Shipping makes $46m entry into ultramax bulker market
    Busy year continues for shipowner with two-unit purchase
  • Prelude, Ichthys bad for VLGCs but good for smaller LPG carriers
    Australian LPG exports are set to rise from the two projects, cutting tonne-mile demand but potentially boosting regional trade
  • Coalition members to bear the burden in US group
    It would be 'an 80 or 90 percent coalition effort and a much smaller US effort'
  • Shipping lifts NYK into black for second quarter
    NYK's bulk shipping and liner segments were enough to pull the company's second quarter results out of the red. The Japanese shipping giant reported Wednesday an $88m (¥9.5bn) profit for the second three months of 2019, the first quarter of NYK's fiscal year. NYK goes cashless with new crew app NYK Line set to nudge up berths at Hyundai Samho For the quarter, the company's liner trade segment
  • Shipping leaders urge delay to Panama Canal toll hike
    Lobby warns that implementation on 1 January will have 'negative impact'
  • Navios Partners seals new $140m loan and strikes two leaseback deals
    While profits slump, the partnership has sold a capesize and a panamax and has refinanced other vessels
  • Scorpio Tankers tracks rates from 'nowhere land' to IMO 2020 promised land
    Scorpio Tankers executives today set out how the spot market should pull away from its present "nowhere land" in the "dark days of summer" and move towards the promised land of IMO 2020. The New York-listed shipowner also revealed it has no plans to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, following the seizure of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018). Scorpio Tankers inks $87m in scrubber finance with fu
  • LNG carriers snapped up for multi-month business
    Energy majors and traders home in on vessels as activity picks up for winter coverage and beyond
  • Court battle ensues over Chilean FSRU-based LNG project
    Original developer accuses two former partners of snatching a planned LNG import terminal near Concepcion from him and associates
  • Reshaped Capital Product Partners sees profit spike
    Capital Product Partners has greatly improved its bottom line in the second quarter. The Jerry Kalogiratos-led owner posted a $7.89m profit for the second quarter versus $4.02m during the same period last year. Earnings per share came in at $0.44, beating Wall Street consensus of $0.43 and last year's figure of $0.08. Mediterranean Shipping Company strikes long-term deal for Capital Product pai
  • Ship sale hits Ardmore Shipping in second quarter
    A seasonal downturn and the loss from a May ship sale held down Ardmore Shipping's second quarter earnings. The New York-traded shipowner posted a $9.9m loss on Wednesday, versus an $8.6m loss for the same period the year prior. Ardmore Shipping said to have sold oldest tanker on its fleet Narrowing NAV gap could herald pick-up in shipping investment The performance came in a quarter where Ard
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth options after six-ship deal
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has left the door open for further growth and mergers-and-acquisition activity after netting more than $114m to fund its second major enbloc transaction in under three years. Nasdaq-listed Eagle Bulk raised the capital from a convertible notes issue, with the backing of its two major investors, and is set to spend $122m on the new vessels, which will all be fitted with scrubbe
  • Figures that should set alarm bells ringing over ship safety standards
    Industry's shameful record prompts nations across Europe and Asia to launch clampdown on vessel emergency systems and procedures
  • Scorpio Tankers inks $87m in scrubber finance with further bank talks underway
    Scorpio Tankers has struck loans worth $87m to support a vast programme to fit scrubbers on its ships. It is also in talks to secure an addition $35m in debt to back a $120m project to meet IMO 2020 requirements. Scorpio's Bugbee and Deutsche Bank's Mehrotra go head to head over share sale strategy Scorpio Bulkers books strong results as it takes on tonnage New York-listed Scorpio Tankers reve
  • Kristian Siem steps back on to Siem Offshore board
    Eystein Eriksrud is vacating all of his executive positions within Siem Group companies
  • Repsol to build LNG bunker stations for Brittany Ferries newbuildings
    First of three LNG-fuelled ropax now set for delivery at end of this year
  • Ship Finance International taps into bond for extra cash
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped into an existing bond for additional capital. John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse New York-listed Ship Finance has added NOK 100m ($11m) from a bond set for maturity in September 2023. The tap is a small chunk of capital for a company which invested around $1.2bn last year across a number of notable transacti
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries reports shipbuilding loss
    Profits are down but Japanese yard builds up orderbook
  • Shortage of big containerships sparks resurgence in market
    Charter rates defy usual seasonal slump to hit a new high for this year
  • Ancient cargoship routes discovered in South Pacific
    On Watch: TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping news
  • Another big loss but board says Kristian Gerhard Jebsen outfit is in 'good financial standing'
    Shipowner Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi (KGJS) has suffered heavy losses for the third year in a row, but the board insists it is "in a satisfactory and good 'financial standing". The Bergen-based company has just made the results for 2018 publicly available and they show a pre-tax loss of $86.6m, against a $165.8m loss the previous year. Leading in tankers KGJS made a huge impairment on
  • Greek handysize bulker buying picks up steam in July
    At least five small bulkers acquired by Hellenic buyers last month
  • Teekay Offshore Partners cuts second quarter loss
    Teekay Offshore Partners has cut its second quarter loss thanks to a sharp reduction in impairments and a profitable sale of vessels this time around. Brookfield-backed Teekay Offshore saw its bottom line loss run to $28m for the three months to the end of June, some way ahead of the $168m loss last time around. Ingvild Saether, chief executive of Teekay Offshore, pointed to "another good operat
  • Former Remi Maritime ship auctioned online in Greece
    A 10-year-old supramax bulker arrested earlier this year by the National Bank of Greece went under the hammer in the northern port city of Thessaloniki on 24 July, TradeWinds has learned. A single offer of just $5 more than the reserve price of $9m won the 57,000-dwt Blue Cat (built 2009) in an electronic auction. The buyer's identity was not revealed. Some brokers believe the ship was acquired b
  • Borr Drilling sights up to $52.4m from New York's first offshore IPO since 2014
    Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling is set to raise up to $52.4m from its initial public offering in New York which will end a half-decade drought for fresh offshore listings in the US financial capital. Borr priced its offering of five million shares at $9.30 each, with a further 750,000 shares set aside for its underwriters. Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing
  • Baltic Exchange in shipping emissions data project with GeoSpock
    Diversification on the cards as exchange adds to big data to its freight indices services
  • Golden Energy Management inks $150m tanker deal with STX
    Golden Energy's newbuildings will be fitted with scrubbers and built in South Korea to the latest IMO NOx Tier III emissions standards
  • Limited protection from swapping UK flag in the Strait of Hormuz
    Reflagging or dual registration of British-registered vessels passing through the crowded waterway may not be the solution in a time of rising international tensions
  • Mitsui OSK Lines powers to profit on turnaround at ONE
    Japanese shipowner said containership operation saw significant improvement in liftings
  • Reduced red ink at ONE helps K Line book profit
    Japanese owner back into the black as other key divisions also post improved profitability
  • Chevron backs Enterprise's Texas VLCC export terminal
    Pipeline operator says tie-up with US oil major supports projects final investment decision

American Shipperweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • Democrat presidential hopefuls talk trade
    Tariffs and USMCA were among the topics discussed during Tuesday night's presidential debate.
  • GSC Logistics scores success with imports
    Handling about 12% of the Port of Oakland's imports, the drayage and warehouse company wants the port to preserve its recent success.
  • DSV outgrows market despite soft air demand
    The forwarding and logistics company moved 6% more containerized sea cargo in the second quarter and has received approval of its merger with Panalpina.
  • CEVA posts weak first-half results
  • Winters named Crane Worldwide CEO
  • Savannah's share of container imports grows

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 31, 2019
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined product stocks fall 5.8% on heavy distillate decline
    "Activity in Fujairah has picked up, with availability of bunker barges at the port tightening as a result," the report said.
  • Japan's K Line secures compliant fuels in main bunker hubs as IMO 2020 nears
    K Line has also completed trials of such fuels on multiple vessel types as the IMO 2020 deadline drew closer.
  • Singapore delivered MGO premium retains strength after a month of MFM mandate
    "Premiums are likely to hold steady as more demand emerges ahead of IMO," a supplier of MGO said.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on bullish US stock data, geopolitical risks
    Tension in the Middle East remains high, with Iran and France starting discussions about the nuclear deal, ANZ analysts said.
  • Falling Rhine levels risk distillates crunch as IMO 2020 looms
    "It is tight indeed, especially up to Basel, not many barge owners want to go there with water levels dropping," a barge source said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Bernama)
››› 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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