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BRIEFS

June 4, 2019

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China looks to restructure Pearl River Delta ports at Hong Kong's expense Port of NY/NJ posts container volume increase of 9.1pc in April New Hutchison Ports ICAVE terminal docks first of 4 reefer box ships Maersk joins MSC, CMA CGM as customers and shareholders in Traxens Russian box traffic up 5.1pc in April, Baltic basin has biggest share Kuehne + Nagel issues two inaugural bonds worth a total of US$400m Jettainer inaugurates new logistics centre 'JettHub' at Frankfurt Airport Air cargo stakeholders join to reduce Madrid-Barajas Airport delays Emirates SkyCargo to transport exotic cars for the Gumball 3000 rally

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JUNE 3, 2019
Box cargo volume to fall sharply between China & US: Analysts CMA CGM to upgrade its Europe/Caribbean & Latin America offering Contracted freight rates seen up in May for containership segment as new contracts are finalised Global LNG trade continues to increase, says key official Hutchison Ports to build & operate container terminal in Québec ICS' third edition guidelines on application of ILO Maritime Labour Convention launched Mammoet Germany acquires MEYER Anlagenbau Moderate rise seen continuing in manning costs Import of glycine from India, China & Japan hurting US industry, says trade body NMPT's proposal for anchorage charges seen as disadvantageous to the port Roadwings International launches GOCON web portal for supply of container trailers Gross GST revenue up GSP withdrawal would have limited impact but RoSCTL extension needed, says FIEO Steel industry expected to benefit from new govt's spending on infrastructure Training seminar on shipping & logistics in Gandhidham on June 15 a must-attend for key members of the fraternity

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Home and hub Track & field athlete becomes brand ambassador for GLS BTK doubles its capacities End-to-end visibility enhanced Laurels for Port of Trois Rivières? Maskargo relaunches Guangzhou route Speed Welshpool appoints new operations director Gefco celebrates 10th anniversary of Chinese subsidiary 740 m long train for Dutch/German cross-border traffic CMA CGM tightening the reins on Ceva Logistics More room for trucks at Munich airport "Curiosity of the Day" Nexxiot expands its management team Swiss Takeover Board rules on Panalpina Investing in general cargo services Quebec returns to the business with boxes Air Cargo Europe begins amid decreasing traffic volumes

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JUNE 3, 2019
IATA downgrades year's air cargo forecast to 0% growth, as higher trade tariffs look set to take their toll After a lacklustre first quarter, the second three months could be even worse for container lines MSC proposes €1bn investment in Valencia's planned fourth box terminal 18,000 teu container vessels were "a step too far" Australian court orders Garuda to pay A$19m fine for price-fixing China-to-Mexico factory shift thrown in disarray by Trump threat US begins collecting higher tariffs on Chinese goods arriving by sea Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics at square one - with $2bn of negative tangible book value On the wires: Inside another strained relationship - China vs FedEx Hugo Pluess named Imperial Logistics' new IT chief

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JUNE 3, 2019
Probation violations cost Carnival $20 million Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. and its parent, Carnival Corporation were today ordered to pay a $20 million criminal penalty and will be subject to enhanced supervision after admitting to violations of probation Matson to retrofit six more ships with scrubbers Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) has begun the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers on six vessels deployed in its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services as part of its strategy to comply with Pacific Green names Mahoney MD of new division San Jose, Calif., based exhaust gas scrubber specialist Pacific Green Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: PGTK), Nick Mahoney as Managing Director of its newly created division, Pacific Green Marine Technologies Trading Limited. Mahoney joins Wärtsilä wins first order for auto-docking system Wärtsilä says it has taken a major step towards realizing the full commercial potential of autonomous vessels. It has booked the first order for its SmartDock auto-docking system. The order follows an Saab and Orolia team to protect navigation systems from cyber attack Saab is collaborating with Orolia on a suite of technologies that detect and mitigate cyber-attacks on navigation systems onshore or on vessels. As the 2021 deadline gets nearer for implementation of IMO's DNV GL names Vareide CEO of Digital Solutions business Kenneth Vareide has been appointed the CEO of DNV GL's Digital Solutions business area, "DNV GL has been a digital pioneer since the 1960s and it is an exciting and challenging time VIDEO: World's most powerful all-electric ferry set to debut The world's most powerful all-electric ferry thus far will soon start operating on a 22 nautical mile crossing between the Danish islands of Ærø and Fynshav. This is seven times the length CC Industries acquire Southern Towing Company Chicago headquartered CC Industries, Inc. has acquired Southern Towing Company ("STC") from Trive Capital and McCombs Partners. Founded in 1958, STC is one of the largest operators of towboats and barges along

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JUNE 3, 2019
Industry still lagging behind on digital standardisation and data sharing Leadership panel level familiar criticism against an industry apparently unwilling to change Liberia deregisters tanker carrying Iranian crude The Liberian registry says Pacific Bravo is one of six Chinese-owned VLCCs identified as shipping Iranian crude from January through... Coming soon: Digital kit that can tell consumers what a cargo's carbon footprint is Some large shippers such as Proctor & Gamble or Walmart are already focusing on how to provide customers with a... LNG will be transitional fuel for 2030, Nor-Shipping hears Shipping leaders have little idea about how the IMO's 2050 emissions reduction targets will be achieved, a Nor-Shipping conference panel... Euroseas to acquire four Pittas-owned feeders Owner unveils slew of moves to create 'larger, better capitalised company' Total will take Toshiba's US LNG business The deal will boost Total's US LNG portfolio to 7m tpa by 2020 Insurance claims over 2020 sulphur cap spike Shipowners continue to have concerns over fuel quality and enforcement Supreme Court to reconsider payout in scuttled bulker case An underwriting firm is appealing to the Supreme Court in London in an effort to recover a £22m payout. The... Autonomous ship pioneers to reap rewards Shift towards unmanned vessels a true game-changer, says Levander Gutteridge appointed new Abto chief Simon Gutteridge takes over as chief executive in July Minister makes passionate environmental plea The challenge will be to strike the right balance between production and environmental protection, says minister Potential US tariffs on Mexico imports are good for tankers, says Poten Should tit-for-tat tariffs be implemented, a shift to longer-haul trades would benefit the crude and product tanker markets, according to... Carriers hold out hope for peak season demand Spot market held down as cargo owners look for new sourcing locations D'Amico sells part-owned medium range tanker The sale gives Eco Tankers, in which d'Amico holds a 33% stake, a $12.8m profit Lloyd's List expands awards and embraces decarbonisation Successful entrants in the four regional awards will automatically earn a place in the prestigious Lloyd's List Global Awards Can a trade war correct China's economic approach? Talks between the EU, Japan and the US said to have been filled 'with common concerns, but not much agreement... Daily Briefing The half a trillion dollar cost of Strait of Hormuz closure \| Australia faces importing LNG amid supply shortfall \|... DNV GL appoints Vareide to head digital business 'He will continue to grow our software eco-system and the services we offer to our customers, and build on the... Brightoil ex-chairman returns as strategic adviser Brightoil expects a HK$452m consolidated loss for the six months to end of 2018 and all its vessel assets have... LSFO-pegged LNG price may attract more shipowners Fixed spread will help owners work out how to amortise the extra costs of LNG-fuelled vessels

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JUNE 3, 2019
Canada invests in Halifax port fluidity Delay in Hong Kong air draft decision frustrates lines Air cargo outlook darkens in unsettled market Shippers eye ocean transport as US-Mexico tensions rise Container carriers banding together on digital development Few US sourcing alternatives for Chinese household goods

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JUNE 3, 2019
Danaos regains New York Stock Exchange compliance Danaos Corp is back in good standing with the New York Stock Exchange. The John Coustas-led bulker owner has regained full compliance with minimum average share price listing requirements of $1 for 30 trading days ended 1 June. Danaos gets lift from Seaspan's $1bn loan programme The Greek containership owner's board of directors implemented a one-for-14 reverse stock split effective 2 May. The Carnival to pay $20m fine for continued polluting Arnold Donald-led cruise major violated 2017 probation given for illegally dumping oil into the ocean. Matson to fix six scrubbers, will meet IMO 2020 deadline Matson says it is on schedule for compliance with the coming IMO 2020 emissions regulations. The New York-traded Hawaiian boxship owner said Monday that three of the six ships in its China-Long Beach Express service will be outfitted with scrubbers this year and the other three next year. Matson sees lower profit amid higher costs "Because of unpredictability in the way fuel markets may develop Bulker beached in Oregon refloated A bulker that ran aground in Oregon over the weekend was refloated Monday morning without any injuries or pollution, the US Coast Guard reported. Anbros Maritime sells supramax, reducing Greek owner's fleet to three vessels The 76,500-dwt Gorgoypikoos (built 2005) ran aground on the Miller Sands Bar near Tongue Point Sunday, approximately 13 miles east of the mouth of the Columbia River, the age Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme Danish boxship giant plans to grab up to 3.12 million shares through summer 2020. Frank accepts award for Sovcomflot's first LNG tanker Sovcomflot chief executive Sergey Frank in Oslo to collect Nor-Shipping Next Generation ship award for first LNG-fuelled aframax Gagarin Prospect. Wallem's Coles warns against half-baked digitalisation A half-baked approach to digitalisation would lead to heightened maritime risks by creating potential conflicts between different operating systems, according to Wallem Group chief executive Frank Coles. As the shipping industry starts to grasp the concept of digitisation, many vessel operators are adopting various technological systems in different parts of their operations while leaving the res Flex's Spotify listing to be followed by cartoons in contracts Flex LNG chief executive Oystein Kalleklev has his finger on the pulse when it comes to trends in society. John Fredriksen's Flex LNG set to sail onto New York Stock Exchange Spotify-style Flex LNG chief executive Oystein Kalleklev says its fleet is 'best on the menu' Kalleklev has taken inspiration from Spotify in engineering a US-listing for Flex at a time the New York Stock Exchange has not Mitsubishi backing helps Guardian expand supramax pool Chief executive of former TBS says collaboration well on track to double numbers over next 18 months as charter-market appeal fades Nordic six sets out aims for shipping to lower its emissions Grieg Star, DFDS, Equinor, Wartsila, Kvaerner and Aker Solutions hope ZEEDS can initiate more knowledge sharing to fight climate change Owners safe from change in scrubber regs The Marshall Islands ship register's IMO expert has confirmed it could be years before the IMO comes up with any significant changes to regulations covering the use of open loop scrubbers. Regulatory affairs advisor to the Marshall Islands flag Nick Makar said it is unlikely there will be any regulatory changes likely before, or in the first few years following, the start of the IMO 2020 regulati Greeks linked to Maersk Tankers' twin aframax sale Greek interests have been linked to a pair of aframaxes that Maersk Tankers reportedly shed last week. Brokers in London and Athens identified listed dry bulk company Diana Shipping as the buyer of the 105,000-dwt Maersk Jamnagar and Maersk Jeddah (both built 2011). TradeWinds has reported that the vessels were sold for $30.3m. Diana chief strategy officer Ioannis Zafirakis, however, denied th Euroseas snaps up feeder quartet as it refinances Greek owner Euroseas has bought four feederships as it refinanced debt to free cash. The Nasdaq-listed company said it had agreed to acquire four vessels from the controlling Pittas family for a price that includes a cash payment of $15m and an issue of about 22.5m shares to the sellers. This equates to $13.5m at the current level of $0.60 per share. These shares represent approximately 64.3% o Petrobras to run IMO 2020 refinery tests Brazilian state oil major is to run refinery tests this month in preparation for the IMO 2020 fuel rule-change. It said: "During the period of tests, the marine fuels to be offered in the port of Santos most likely will contain a lower viscosity." According to the Platts news agency, it added that it can guarantee ISO 8217:2010 availability, but will be unable to know the exact viscosity of the Ridgebury Tankers master acquitted in pollution case US jury frees captain who had been in custody for 19 months on suspicion of dumping oily waste Tango FLNG starts offloading first cargo Argentina's mini barge-based LNG production unit Tango FLNG has started offloading its first cargo onto a waiting LNG carrier. Exmar's Tango FLNG poised to produce first LNG Domestic energy company YPF, the floater's charterer, said Sunday that an initial cargo had begun loading onto the 147,895-cbm Fuji LNG (built 2004). The ship is now moored alongside the 0.5 million tonne per annum capacity J&J Denholm's Diamond D sails on with generation change in sight Ben MacLehose prepares to take over as chief executive from John Denholm as family remains at heart of famous name in shipping Chinese back in their droves at Nor-Shipping as frosty relations thaw Record high Chinese participation will see state-owned shipbuilding giants back in their droves at Nor-Shipping GoodBulk happy with Oslo OTC listing at a time global shipping stocks are getting whipped around The company is paying out money to shareholders, chief executive John Michael Radziwill told TradeWinds Upturn offers hope for a few idle OSVs - but not the many Reactivating idle vessels sounds reasonable as demand recovers, but costs remain a hurdle Ofer vessel helped take controversial Canadian waste back home An Idan Ofer-controlled boxship helped take a cargo of illegal waste that had been lying in the Philippines for six years back to Canada. The 4,253-teu Bavaria (built 2003), operated by Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), transported the rubbish to Taiwan, where it was transhipped for a voyage back to Vancouver in 69 containers, The Guardian reported. The Philippines says the 1,500 tonnes of waste Alpha Bank on track with disposals as impairments fall to $199m Greek shipping lender Alpha Bank is pressing ahead with huge disposals of bad loans as impairments fell in the first quarter. The bank said impairment losses on loans were "significantly reduced" to EUR 178.3m ($199m) to 31 March, from EUR 335.8m last year. Alpha Bank plans disposals as loan losses hit $1.8bn Alpha Bank raises $250m for shipping This implies a cost of risk of 1.4%, compared to Norwegian tanker club OTF toasts 25th anniversary in Oslo The tradition-rich Norwegian tanker club OTF has celebrated its 25th anniversary at the luxurious Feinschmecker Restaurant in Oslo. Today the club, whose name is an acronym for Old Tanker Farts, has 17 members, each of whom has on average more than 40 years of industry experience, largely with Norwegian companies. Norwegian Shipbrokers' Association turns 100 Norwegian golfers fall way below par Fletcher delivers warning over OSV 'order insanity' Shipowners must manage their vessels' return to work in the upturn, if they are to avoid the mistake of adopting a boom-and-bust mindset Barreras clinches second Ritz-Carlton cruiseship Spanish yard Barreras has clinched the second in a potential series of three luxury cruiseships for the Ritz-Carlton group. The yard said the new vessel would be hull number 1706. The first vessel was agreed in 2017, with two options attached. Delivery of the initial unit is due in the fourth quarter. No price has been revealed. The yard has called the design - in cooperation with the owner a Great Eastern launches $14m buyback India's Great Eastern Shipping has revealed plans for a share buyback worth up to INR 1bn ($14.4m). It will pay not more than INR 306 each for as many as 3.3m shares, it said. The maximum purchase amount would equal 2.17% of the company. The shares closed at INR 280.30 in Mumbai on 31 May. In April, the tanker and bulker owner said it was contemplating a bond issue worth INR 10bn. The plan Four MRs in, one out at Torm Danish owner Torm is adding four MRs to its fleet in a deal worth $83m. The company said the unnamed 2011-built tankers will join between August and December this year. All were constructed at Hyundai Mipo, like 10 other ships in the Torm fleet. It has "good technical and commercial experience with these vessels," it said. Potential candidates include a quartet of 52,000-dwt ships built by Mip John Fredriksen top dog amont Norwegian owners who boast fleet worth $60bn Billionaire far ahead of his rivals with a collective fleet of 16.21 million gross tons as Norway flexes its muscles across most sectors Ex-CEO Sit back at Brightoil a month after quitting Former Brightoil Petroleum boss Sit Kwong Lam has taken a new role with the beleaguered company a month after quitting. Sit was declared bankrupt in Hong Kong in April and resigned as CEO and chairman. But the VLCC owner said on Monday he had a signed a deal to become a strategic advisor for a term of three years. Brightoil boss quits after being declared bankrupt Beleaguered Brightoil in talk Underwriters head to top UK court in scuttled bulker case Underwriters including Aspen Underwriting are to contest a $22m bulker scuttling case in the UK's highest court. The Supreme Court said it had granted leave to appeal a ruling in the court of appeal last November that found in favour of Netherlands-based, Turkish-owned Credit Europe Bank. The case will be heard before court president Lady Hale, Lord Lloyd-Jones and Lady Arden, but no date has y Atlantska Plovidba edges up earnings Croatian owner Atlanska Plovidba has increased earnings in the first quarter despite falling revenue. Net profit edged up to HRK 14m ($2.11m) from HRK 13.6m in the same three months of 2018. Revenue dropped HRK 16m to HRK 84m, while total expenses reached HRK 88m. The owner had a fleet of 12 ships at the end of the period. Zvezda yard to add 100 more ships Russia's new Zvezda shipyard will expand its orderbook to between 120 and 130 vessels. This is according to Kirill Molodtsov, assistant to Russia's presidential chief of staff, who was quoted by PortNews. Yard owner Rosneft said in January that the yard has orders for 37 vessels so far. Novatek hands Arctic LNG 2 contract to TechnipFMC It revealed orders for 19 more tankers and offshore ships Icon Offshore makes weaker start to 2019 Malaysian offshore support vessel company hurt by lower fleet utilization levels. Extra Brazil crude cargoes to China may boost VLCCs Petrobras said to have taken storage in Qingdao as it looks to target independent 'teapot' refiners. PSA eyes energy savings in tie-up with Singapore regulator Initiative aimed at developing smart grids and energy management systems Pasir Panjang Terminal.

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JUNE 3, 2019
USTR grants more Section 301 exclusions The exclusions on such products as certain oil pumps, forklifts, garage door openers, ball bearings and medical equipment will be retroactive to July 6, 2018, and extend through June 4, 2020. Tanker captain acquitted in pollution case After being detained for 19 months in Louisiana, the master of the Ridgeway Alexander Z is allowed to return to Russia. Panel: Supply chains feel crunch of geopolitical tensions Speakers at a University of North Florida roundtable event said technology can help companies remain flexible and agile as the political environment shifts. No growth in air cargo seen in 2019 Demand not expected to increase because of the impact of higher tariffs on trade. Commentary: Export compliance officers tied in knots No doubt these are unsettling and downright worrisome times, especially for those with global operations that conduct business with China and who want to do the right thing. Canada will spend $47.5 million on Port of Halifax improvements Maersk withdrawing from two discussion agreements First all-cargo airlines to offer digital booking on cargo.one Freeport, Horizon Terminal Services to expand acreage AAL, ABTO, DNV GL, Flexport, Greenbrier, Imperial Trump removes India from GSP FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications

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JUNE 3, 2019
Goldman sees oil prices averaging around $65/b in coming months Global oil prices are expected to rise slightly from current levels in the coming months, Goldman Sachs said Monday. Economic concerns continue to weigh on crude futures Crude futures were mixed midday Monday. Japan to test IMO-compliant bunker fuel from refiners on coastal ships soon Japan's transport ministry intends to run a trial soon to use bunker fuel from local refiners that complies with International Maritime Organization's new sulfur limit. ICE Jun Singapore HSFO open interest slides 15% to 11.7 mil mt Open interest for front-month June Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on the Intercontinental Exchange slid 15% on the month.ata show. REFINERY NEWS: China's Shenghong starts building CDU, reformer "It signals the company has carried out construction on the core facilities," Shenghong said on WeChat. FUTURES: Oil remains lower on trade tensions, lower demand On Sunday, US President Donald Trump threatened on Twitter to impose escalating tariffs on Mexico. External: Global Risk Management ADNOC lowers May crude oil OSPs by 60-80 cents/b from Apr As a differential to Dubai, Umm Lulu is at a premium of $3.18/b, a rise of 98 cents/b month on month. Shipowners should pay heed to washwater monitoring systems for scrubbers as IMO 2020 looms: Rivertrace At some future point, the accurate monitoring of washwater will become essential, Coomber said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts amends Asia bunker assessment methodology The changes follow extensive consultation with the industry after Platts made similar changes to its Singapore delivered bunker methodology on July 2, 2018.

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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

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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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