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March 4, 2019

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CMA CGM 2018 profit down, but sales rise 11.2pc to US$23.4 billion Weaker box lines risk bankruptcy because of IMO 2020: study Samudera profit falls 22pc to US$8.3 million as sales rise 9.8pc Kerry Logistics draws 8 cyber teams to compete in its first 'Hackathon' US retailers need to tackle truck driver, equipment shortages Ports in Latvia and Hamburg work together to boost business Crashed Amazon-Atlas 767 voice recorder recovered from Texas bay US bans cargo shipments of lithium ion batteries with passengers IAG Cargo 2018 revenues increase 7.2pc to US$1.13 billion Asia Pacific airlines suffer decline in January cargo demand

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Molinari to make it move Will Brexit close Scotland down? 70,000th tractor rolls off the production line Green trucks for Simon Loos and Peter Appel Transport Damen's LNG/MGO hybrid ready for work Third location in Turkey DHL Express opens new hub in Madrid Noerpel reinforces personnel services division Equipment for port of Posorja in Ecuador Success for Eurotunnel's legal action Pact between Gefco and System Alliance "Curiosity of the Day" New rail service between Belarus and Romania Iata appoints new regional VP North Asia Rituals selects Arvato for US e-commerce fulfilment Finnlines sails in green waters - and earns Egyptair Cargo ever more often to Cologne/Bonn AF KLM Martinair Cargo posts 2018 results

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MARCH 1, 2019
Tumbling Asia-to-US rates could hamper carriers in contract renewal talks KLM and Dutch government hit back at Kalitta's claims of 'wrongful' loss of airport slots 'Outdated' US intermodal infrastructure is letting us down, claim farmers and exporters IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel cap 'could cost shipping industry $3bn' next year Environmental campaigners in legal threat to planned deepwater port at Posorja Photo blog: Air Cargo Africa 2019 Bita Standards Council appoints Dale Chrystie as its first chair Joerg Sommer is new chief executive of DHL subsidiary Street Scooter Government pays Eurotunnel £33m over Brexit ferry case Supply chain radar: Is arch-hunter XPO Logistics now Amazon's prey? Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd's financials - till death do us part Supply chain radar: Distressed takeover targets - is anybody interested in Neovia Logistics?

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MARCH 1, 2019
IMO 2020 could cost box ship operators $10 billion this year While 2018 was a turbulent year for the container shipping industry, it might have been "only a warm up for 2019" in the view of New York headquartered management consultancy AlixPartners LLP. HFO spill from grounded bulker threatens World Heritage site Pollution from the Solomon Trader, a 1994 built bulk carrier that ran aground in the Solomon Islands on February 5 is now threatening Kangava Bay, Rennell island, home to a UNESCO World Incat Crowther designs 1,000 passenger RoPax for China/Taiwan route Incat Crowther is designing a 1,000 passenger high speed RoPax ferry for operation between mainland China and Taiwan. When in operation, the 113 m x 30.5 m catamaran will be the largest

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MARCH 1, 2019
CMA CGM posts record revenue French carrier plans $1.2bn cost reduction programme after year of rapid expansion A third of scrubber orders will miss IMO cap deadline Up to 1,000 units will not be fitted on vessels until next year, says an industry expert, with lead times for... Philippines' first LNG import project ropes in a third partner The LNG hub, touted as the first import terminal in the Philippines, is targeted to enter commercial operations by 2023 Keppel O&M may rue playing the friend in need Some of the forms these investments have taken include co-investing in projects and sale-and-leaseback deals Three bidders shortlisted in Long Beach Container Terminal sale Exclusive: Seaspan, Macquarie Infrastructure and EQT Infrastructure are on the shortlist to acquire LBCT from Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, but... DVB focuses on shipping book after aviation portfolio sale Bank now deciding what to do with €7bn of performing shipping loans, and a further '4bn in non-performing shipping loans... Okeanis Eco Tankers upgraded to Oslo Axess Crude and product tanker owner posts a $605,000 loss for the fourth quarter Greek shipowners welcome 'safety net' in fuel availability reports UGS president Theodore Veniamis said criticism of the IMO committee recommendation was 'ignorant' of operational realities Frontline optimistic despite volatility The market improved in the fourth quarter before pulling back due to Opec cuts, accelerated fleet growth and seasonal factors... Yangzijiang posts firm growth As of end-2018, Yangzijiang sat on an orderbook backlog worth $3.9bn, which it says can provide a healthy workload and... World boxship fleet update: Slow growth on orders Elevated level of deliveries in the first half of the year is expected to tail off later in 2019, with... Bumi Armada appoints Christenson as chief executive Christenson replaces current chief executive officer Leon Harland, who in turn was a replacement for longstanding previous chief executive Hassan... Qinhuangdao Port invests in coal terminal expansion The next phases of the coal terminal project at Caofeidian Port will see the construction of two 50m-tonne specialized coal... West of England gains on renewal despite premium increase American Club, Gard, London Club, North, Skuld and UK Club have all previously declared higher levels of tonnage at cut-off... Pacific Radiance loss narrows on improved OSV business Decrease in impairment charges contributes to 80% fall in other operating expenses in the fourth quarter UK faces Eurotunnel payout over 'secretive' Brexit ferry deals UK government says Eurotunnel has withdrawn its legal claim and will provide freight capacity for transit of medical supplies in... Yinson lands FPSO contracts in Nigeria The contracts awarded by First Exploration & Petroleum Development Co incorporates a bareboat charter on an FPSO valued at $617.09 m... Shipowners holding off on switch to low-sulphur Some shipowners simply do not have the cash to make the low-sulphur switch straight away and are forecast to make moves... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Our outlook from Europe Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Skuld axes Lloyd's syndicate 1897 Syndicate 1897, which writes marine, energy, cargo and liability insurance, was launched in 2011, in an effort to expand the... DryShips returns to profit on better tanker rates Slip in dry bulk revenues reflects disposal of older panamaxes, but tankers earn $21.5m compared with $9.8m a year earlier Much to consider as containers community gathers in Long Beach Questions will be raised about the future supply-and-demand equation that has underpinned the strategy behind US President Donald Trump's trade... Daily Briefing Capesizes continue to suffer earnings erosion \| LNG carriers remain bullish \| Fuels and finances to dominate carrier concerns \|... The Interview: Dick Welsh, Isle of Man Ship Registry Dick Welsh, the outgoing head of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, talks flag state responsibility in life and death...

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MARCH 1, 2019
US regulators up scrutiny of transport workers Blank sailings can't stop trans-Pacific spot rate drop India's reworked port tariff rule fails to ease investor worries Freelance Santos stevedores strike over looming job losses NY-NJ port shows resilience with cargo surge Forwarders rally response to congested US air hubs Collaboration urged to ease O'Hare cargo delays

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MARCH 1, 2019
Tidewater wants to keep up ship sales, disposals The world's largest OSV owner is looking to get smaller. On the Houston-based company's fourth quarter conference call Friday, Tidewater chief executive John Rynd said the company was looking to get rid of 40 older ships that are simply too pricey to reactivate as the offshore market continues to lag. Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs "We remain heavily focused on disposing of these old Smaller bulk fleet hits Cosco Shipping International Cosco Shipping International has posted lower profit after offloading its shipyard operations. Net earnings were SGD 13.22m ($9.76m) in 2018, down from SGD 65.38m in the same period of 2017. The previous year's figure benefited from an SGD 92.44m boost after it sold the yard business, however. Revenue in 2018 was up at SGD 163.67m against SGD 37.18m as it acquired logistics operations. This Utkarsh inks debut bulker order in India Indian newcomer Utkarsh Advisory Services has ordered its first ships. Domestic builder Cochin Shipyard said the Mumbai company has contracted four 8,000-dwt mini-bulkers. The vessels will be built at the Kochi plant and delivered by December 2020. No price was revealed for the vessels. Utkarsh is a privately owned company founded in 2014. Last year Cochin signed up to build 10 ro-ro and ro-p JMU seals new LNG bunker tanker deal Japan Marine United (JMU) has announced a new order for a domestic LNG bunker tanker. The 2,500-cbm, 5,000-dwt unit has been contracted by Ecobunker Shipping of Yokohama for delivery in 2021. MOL seals Pavilion Energy LNG bunker vessel contract The owner has been formed by Sumitomo Corporation, Uyeno Transtech and Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corporation to supply fuel in the Tokyo Bay Bungled Brexit ferry contracts cost UK $44m The UK government is to pay Eurotunnel £33m ($44m) to settle a legal case arising from ferry contracts awarded to rivals in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Seaborne Freight, DFDS and Brittany Ferries were handed deals worth more than '100m last year. Eurotunnel sues UK over Brexit ferry deals But Eurotunnel said the contracts were awarded in a secretive way and sued the government. As part of a Three Norwegian owners win PSV frame deal with Aker BP Three Norwegian OSV players have clinched new frame agreements with Aker BP - with closer relationships possible in the future. The deals cover platform supply vessel (PSV) services off Norway. Solstad Offshore, Eidesvik Offshore and Simon Mokster said their agreements are for three firm years, with two options of two years each. Vessels will be on call to Aker BP each year, which is expected " Fire, other issues hobble US Coast Guard icebreaker The Polar Star is the agency's only heavy icebreaker and has outlived its useful life NYK orders Oshima bulker backed by Mitsubishi charter Japanese giant NYK has ordered a new bulker at Oshima Shipbuilding backed by a long-term charter to Mitsubishi Paper Mills. The 59,900-dwt vessel will carry wood-chip, the owner said. NYK: no decision yet on new $540m cruiseship It will be able to load 4.3m cbf and will be of the latest eco-design. This will allow the ship to "perform well in all types of weather while ensuring low water resis Borealis Finance posts earnings dip Oslo-listed investment vehicle Borealis Finance has reported lower earnings in the fourth quarter. It said EBITDA was $8.9m, down from an adjusted figure of $10.5m in the third quarter of 2018. Total recurring EBITDA was $9.4m, it added, of which $7.9m came from boxships and $1.8m from bulkers. Revenue was down at $24.3m from $25.1m over the same period. Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to Glencore launches $2bn buyback Trading and chartering giant Glencore has announced a huge $2bn share buyback. The company said the programme will run until the end of 2019. Glasenberg's Glencore places cap on coal production "We will proactively look to top this up (in August, or otherwise) as market conditions support, including automatically from a targeted $1bn of non-core asset disposals in 2019," it added. Glencore rev New Equinor kit halves anchor-handler days Anchor-handler owners (AHTS) are facing a new headache after Norwegian major Equinor unveiled its new rig anchor release (RAR) system. The kit allows a rig to disconnect from the mooring line spread at the push of a button, broker Westshore said. Seabrokers: feast or famine for OSV owners The rig can then move to the next location under its own propulsion and connect to a new pre-laid spread us Maersk Tankers opts for scrubbers on LR2 tankers Denmark's Maersk Tankers has made its move on scrubbers ahead of the IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel deadline. It said on Friday it had decided to invest in four exhaust gas cleaning systems for selected LR2 vessels. Maersk Tankers sells veteran as newbuildings deliver They will be fitted on one existing tanker and three newbuildings. It has 10 LR2s on order at Dalian Shipbuilding in China, plus 14 Alarm sounded over continuing leaks from grounded bulker Australia warns that environmental disaster in unfolding in the Solomon Islands. Qatar offers incentives to big box lines A Qatar terminals company is to offer incentives to big boxship lines calling directly at Hamad Port. But the measures will only come into force if no transhipments are made at other ports within 250 nautical miles. Other Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been operating a shipping embargo against Qatar. The official Qatar News Agency said that QTerminals will reveal the details of Havyard misses target as it turns red Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has fallen short of its target of posting an operating profit in the fourth quarter. The net loss was NOK 33.62m ($3.92m) from NOK 5.1m in 2017, while EBIT was lower than expected, coming in at a loss of NOK 35.3m, down 4.3%. The Saevik-backed company said revenue was NOK 821.59m, up from NOK 354.58m the year before. It blamed the loss on weaker results in several Okeanis Eco Tankers shows confidence with 2019 VLCC supply growth sums Okeanis Eco Tankers presented a positive picture for VLCC supply as it reported a small loss for the fourth quarter. Okeanis Eco Tankers seeks upgrade to Oslo Axess Ocean Yield and Okeanis Eco Tankers strike suezmax sale and leaseback deal Okeanis is set to take delivery of eight VLCCs in the next few months and was the first public tanker company to target IMO 2020 with scrubbers to be fitted Container shipping facing $10bn hit Surcharge of 40% would be necessary to offset pending sulphur regulation, AlixPartners says. Giuseppe Bono's job safe at Fincantieri Giuseppe Bono looks set to remain as CEO of Italian yard group Fincantieri after his current term of office expires. Bloomberg reported that Italy's government is leaning toward renewing his mandate at the state-controlled firm. This was seen as another sign of growing influence for the business-friendly League party over its anti-establishment coalition partner, the Five Star Movement. And dep Stena Sonangol sees IMO 2020 gain for suezmaxes The Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool has said IMO 2020 could provide a further boost for its suezmaxes after it enjoyed a strong finish to 2018. Stena Sonangol pushes up pool earnings "Opportunities exist from IMO 2020 disruption," the Swedish/Angolan joint venture said, with fleet capacity being reduced and expanding US exports providing supportive factors. "Preparation for IMO 2020 will reduce ton Yard details emerge for Avenir LNG order Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has emerged as the shipyard that will build up to six LNG bunker vessels for start-up Avenir LNG. The small-scale LNG company, formed by Stolt-Nielsen, Golar LNG and Hoegh LNG, confirmed to TradeWinds that an order inked last year was placed at the Chinese yard. Avenir has two firm 20,000-cbm units on order, plus two sets of two optional Spliethoff seals EUR 110m loan for scrubbers and BWMS Funds from ING and EIB part of Green Shipping partnership signed in 2018. Bumi Armada names new chief executive as Harland exits Malaysian FPSO specialist quick to name new appointment as Dutch national returns to homeland.

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MARCH 1, 2019
Grassley, Wyden: USMCA bill should honor current de minimis The leaders of the Senate Finance Committee this week in a letter urged U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to maintain the current $800 de minimis level in forthcoming USMCA implementing legislation, after a USMCA footnote stoked concern. Final phase of demurrage investigation under way FMC kicks off industry innovation teams in an effort to develop "transparent and standardized language for detention and demurrage practices." Trade advisory group may be 'incubator for new ideas' CBP Commissioner McAleenan said the advisory committee's Northern Triangle Working Group will tackle trade barriers in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Where you got that suit becomes sourcing question Retailers discuss their strategies for mitigating the impact of tariffs at RILA LINK2019. CMA CGM volume, revenue increase in 2018 French carrier says CEVA acquisition will create $30 billion company offering door-to-door logistics. C.H. Robinson purchases The Space Cargo Group Volkswagen to import vehicles through Baltimore Incentives introduced for calling at Qatar's Hamad Port APMT opens terminal in Costa Rica Panama Canal reduces draught for neo-Panamax locks FedEx's Chrystie first chair of BiTA Standards Council

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MARCH 1, 2019
ICE March Singapore HSFO open interest up 24.5% in Feb to 12.26 mil mt Open interest for front-month March high sulfur fuel oil contracts on the Intercontinental Exchange rose 24.5% to 12.26 million mt as of February 28, ICE data showed Friday. Fewer jet cargoes head around Cape than expected as contango narrows Fewer March shipping fixtures carrying jet fuel have gone around the Cape of Good Hope than originally expected, according to data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow, on the back of a strengthening of the outright jet CIF NWE flat price spread. Permit schedules delayed for LNG export terminals proposed for Oregon, Alaska The 35-day partial US government shutdown that ended in January has caused the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to push its expected final permit decision for Pembina Pipeline Jordan Cove LNG export project in Oregon into 2020. Dutch Trefoil expands bunker operations to Hamburg Netherlands-based bunker supplier Trefoil will begin supplying bunker fuel in Hamburg, Germany, from March 15, the company said Friday. Novorossiisk bunkering operations suspended on bad weather: sources Bunkering operations in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk were halted Friday as a result of bad weather, sources at the port said. MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Interest, trading picks up as market develops A month after S&P Global Platts launched a suite of new assessments for marine fuel with a maximum sulfur limit of 0.5% globally, there has been a gradual pickup in trade both in the physical and derivatives markets. IMO 2020 sulfur cap pushes up sale, prices of secondhand tankers: sources Shipowners are finding it lucrative to buy clean tankers such as LR2s, which is a preferred mode of transport for MGO, sources said. External: Global Risk Management Singapore Mar ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term offered at premiums of $2-$3/mt "Shipowners are not looking much into buying RMK [500 CST bunkers] this month as the spread is too narrow," a bunker buyer said. Singapore middle distillate stocks edge up 0.3% on week - Enterprise Singapore Australia reclaimed its position as the top gasoil export destination for Singapore.

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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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