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October 4, 2019

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Ex-Maersk chief appointed chairman of Worldwide Flight Services CMA CGM posts north Europe-Asia rates of US$750/TEU November 1 Qatar's Hamad port crosses 3 million TEU threshold ahead of schedule TRAC Intermodal ups chassis rentals US$27 a day in southeast US European Shippers Council see no-deal Brexit chaos at Channel ports US sanctions on COSCO tar NY-listed Teekay LNG for China link Ships' scrubbers called 'cheat devices' to evade UN sulphur ban Abu Dhabi Ports H1 volume increases 82pc to 1.14 million TEU Performance Shipping sells 6,541-TEU box ship for US$20 million DHL's global trade barometer drops down to 47 into negative zone Global Shippers Forum calls for all-in rates, ending surcharges Air France-KLM flower flow ruled by new quality assurance scheme IATA to promote discrimination against men in hiring to get diversity India's cargo carrier SpiceXpress plans IPO, hopes to list within year FAA misled Congress on 737 Max inspectors, federal probe determines Philippines?AP Cargo uses Ramco IT to manage freight operations

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
A. V. Vijaykumar takes charge as Chairman of FFFAI Leadtech provides a full suite of ERP tools for SCM New rule for manifest submission in Oman NYK conducts world's first maritime autonomous surface ships trial Port of Rotterdam Authority organising international climate congress for ports DB Schenker India helping truck drivers fight tuberculosis Pepperfry launches built-to-suit home & furniture warehouse CBDT launches Documentation Identification Number system India & US will "find a fix" to their trade disputes with intense engagement going on, says Foreign Minister India shows remarkable strength & resilience amid global slowdown, says World Economic Forum President Global trade forecast lowered as tensions unsettle world economy Gujarat Maritime Horizon 2019 to see wide-ranging stakeholder participation from the state & beyond

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Working together to alleviate damage US short line railroad can now handle heavier freight cars Worldwide Flight Services names Nils Andersen as chairman More connections to Romania Provia installs its one millionth spare part Cargo partners continue cooperation in Zurich Deep-water terminal at Liverpool takes next hurdle T-Link puts facility in Thun into operation Bright future forecast for road haulage New real estate specialist for Germany Coalition to ferry LNG from Kamtchatka and Murmansk Small passenger aircraft still deliver relief to the Bahamas DP World Inland strengthens its management "Curiosity of the Day" New dump cars to operate in gold and copper mine Chapman Freeborn takes Los Angeles on board Double decker logistics hub in Hamburg An "A-mark" for the Swedish Club

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
Shippers nervous as new Europe-Asia container capacity crunch looms Ethiopian Airlines flies into controversy over 'disgusting' shark fin deliveries Container booking platforms could ease 'pain points' for shipping lines Post compromise will unleash rate hikes, but China e-commerce snags remain Comment: another lacklustre month in container shipping The perils of being on trend, but not on time Shippers hit railroads with lawsuits over fuel surcharge 'co-ordination' US tariffs hit $7.5bn of EU goods: a 'lose-lose' situation M&A radar: A buyback lesson from Warren Buffett to DSV Panalpina On the wires: AP Møller-Mærsk - the message didn't get through

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
TOTE awards Philly Shipyard a second RRF vessel drydocking Philly Shipyard, Inc. has been awarded a drydocking contract for the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, FSS Pollux. The vessel is owned by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) and Foss inks U.S. offshore wind MOU with Østensjø Rederi Foss Maritime LLC, Seattle, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Østensjø Rederi AS to establish a partnership to provide domestic Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for offshore wind projects Navy starts second phase of "Ghost Fleet" unmanned vessel program The Navy's Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) has started the second phase of an unmanned vessel program that it calls "Ghost Fleet Overlord." The program, developed by the

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
Stolt-Nielsen can meet contractual commitments after tanker fire The damage to Stolt Groenland is still being assessed, with no clear idea of how long repairs may take Stena Bulk and Proman Shipping form methanol-fuelled tanker partnership The joint venture will begin with two medium-range tankers that have not been ordered yet, but are expected to be... Singapore stockpiles IMO-compliant fuel in floating storage An estimated 4m tonnes of low-sulphur fuel oil is being stored on board 18 very large crude carriers around Singapore India plans to divest stake in state-owned shipowner The administration of India's prime minister Narendra Modi is hoping to use proceeds from the sale to plug budget gaps... Independent fleet that 'follows the cargo' Greek-owned fleet's global reach and trading patterns have always impressed - but, if anything, its footprint is becoming even more... Minoan Lines aims for 'green ships, no debt' Minoan Lines has positioned itself to thrive in 2020, but fuel costs remain a volatile factor for any ferry operator Greek tankers owners moving to LNG Years of experience in tanker ownership and operation are common credentials of today's liquefied natural gas carrier owners, and this... Viewpoint: Credit where it's due Clever design went into making the vessel Aries Leader, a trailblazing pioneer in sustainable shipping, and we ought to think... Daily Briefing Free to read: Brexit plan calls for customs clearance on intra-UK trade \| Novatek ramping up LNG shipments via NSR... BHP forms partnership with Klaveness on logistics platform The platform will improve the way the industry collaborates and shares scheduling and vessel information Shrinking fleet may aid smaller dry bulk segment The dry bulk sector should end the year at least 10% higher on the Baltic index compared with 2018, said... Oil spill from capsized car carrier at US port of Brunswick secured Capt Jonathan Tennant was praised for his action to put the car carrier in a location that allowed the port...

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
Retailers predict November import surge to beat new tariffs Q3 intermodal volumes disappoint again Traxens develops smart container data standard Excess empties hurting drayage efficiency: NY-NJ truckers Top NVOs losing Asia-US market share

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
Lawsuit: Ship too slow to carry bananas leads to six-figure losses This case is bananas. Florida-based Great White Fleet filed suit against the 18,318-dwt boxship Warnow Whale (built 2007) and its registration company Princesia Shipping Wednesday for allegedly going too slow while moving cargoes of Chiquita bananas around Central America ahead of shipment to the US. Tug operators pulling for owed towing fees Interunity-linked shipowner fires back at Chembulk T Bugbee buys Hermitage shares Hermitage Offshore president Robert Bugbee has upped his stake in the company. The New York-traded PVS owner announced after the close Wednesday that on 1 October the shipping veteran bought 70,000 shares at $1.03. Bugbee strikes for more Scorpio Tankers stock options Hermitage shares closed at $1.05 Tuesday and opened at $1.10 Thursday. Bugbee took a leadership role in Hermitage after the Sco ClipperData expects LSFO to be 2020 fuel of choice Energy intelligence provider says industry fears that availability of new 0.5%-sulphur fuel products is receding Sommer to succeed Stuart in Norwegian Cruise Line reshuffle Stuart to leave top job after three decades with the cruise group Stena and Proman team up on new methanol tankers New joint venture will focus on newbuildings to boost use of sustainable fuel Ship fuel 'DNA tracing' pilot scheme a success New venture deploys synthetic tagging in dredger's bunkers to reduce contamination ahead of IMO 2020 Ostensjo's Walland: new orders may be needed for US venture OSV owner says it will build new ships if it wins wind farm business US sanctions turn up pressure on Cosco's international insurers Reinsurance market will likely rethink how it provides marine cover for giant Chinese shipping group Russia's Novatek relaxed about Cosco joint venture Energy company says Yamal LNG project has all the necessary capacities to meet its contractual obligations 'Iranian tanker' moors alongside Adrian Darya 1 in Syria Image appears to show controversial VLCC preparing to offload crude cargo Ian Webber says expensive $340m bond is now in GSL crosshairs Anyone looking for a likely use of Global Ship Lease's $51.7m in net proceeds from a follow-on equity sale may want to pay attention to a pricey $340m high-yield bond. The instrument, which predates GSL's merger last year with Poseidon Containerships, carries interest at 9.75%, making it the costliest debt on the owner's balance sheet. GSL's deal windfall grows as underwriters buy more GSL chie No damage to boxship cargo after tanker clash ONE says chartered ship back in service after Greek collision Gard seeks solution to boxship fires Norwegian insurer to host seminar on how to end shipping's biggest safety concern Officer watching music videos before Priscilla grounded Distraction contributed to significant hull damage to Wagenborg vessel Capital Maritime set to firm up world's first LNG-fuelled VLCC Greek owner on the cusp of taking a pioneering, apparently speculative move on large tanker newbuildings SM Line hives off former Hanjin Shipping trio in $100m deal Owner sells its three biggest ships as interest in large tonnage picks up Siem's Subsea 7 agrees 4Subsea takeover deal Norwegian oil and gas contractor to boost artificial intelligence operations Container freight rates drop as slack season kicks in Container freight rates have fallen to their lowest level in several months as the traditional slack season kicks in. A composite of freight rates on eight east-west shipping lanes dropped to $1,262 per 40-foot container (feu) for the week to 26 September, according to the World Container Index (WCI). That is the lowest level since May 2018. The heaviest drops have been on the westbound Shangha Pavimar to sell oldest bulker in renewal move Greek owner Pavimar is in the process of selling a 14-year-old supramax bulker in a move that will help to lower the age profile of its fleet. Sluggish handysize S&P market perks up as buyers break cover Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch Brokers in the US and Greece said that the Ismini Panayiotidies-led company had sold the 53,000-dwt Ribbon (built 2005) to an undisclosed b Government plots $184m sale of Shipping Corp of India Cabinet to consider proposal to offload entire stake in tanker, boxship and bulker owner Greeks take a shine to ageing bulker tonnage SwissMarine Inc, Monte Nero and Valerie said to have pounced on panamax and kamsarmax vessels SD supply ship tipped for conversion project High price explained by sale of PSV out of offshore market Bijan Foroohari buys largest boxship amid fleet expansion German owner will be targeting vessels in the 2,000 to 3,500-teu segment, following the BH Mahia purchase Stolt-Nielsen clears bond debt ahead of market upturn Norwegian chemical tanker owner redeems $148m issue, with another $212m in payments lined up Singapore ship manager charged with serial corruption Individual could face up to 15 years in Changi Prison if found guilty of breach of trust charge Asian yards pushing hard to meet 2019 sales targets Shipbuilders trying to catch up from slow start amid low newbuilding enquiry as owners hold back from ordering over concerns about market and fuel choices US sanctions lead to big bulker queue in Iran Payment delays leave more than 20 ships stuck for over a month Sinokor grows trading LNG fleet in hot market South Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine is reactivating some of its LNG carrier tonnage from lay-up as the market begins to rise for winter. LNG carriers snapped up for multi-month business Sources revealed the company is in the process of returning four of its steam turbine vessels to the market after putting them into a yard for upgrades and refurbishment. They named the ships as the 125,568-cb Sentiment soars for LNG ships as rates clip the six-figure mark Flex LNG ties up two ships on spot deals at high numbers but market players ask if this will be sustained Wison Offshore & Marine pushes SPB for LNG bunker tanks Wison Offshore & Marine is building a new production line at its site in China to construct SPB-type LNG tanks. The Chinese shipyard has received some initial interest as it targets the rapidly emerging LNG bunker market. Senior vice president Maarten Spilker said Wison is seeing enquiries for of about 10,000 cbm and is planning to build a new structural workshop at its Nantong yard with phase o Corruption probe rattles Greek ports A wide-ranging cartel investigation is rocking Greece's two major ports, with authorities suspending six pilots and the harbor master of Thessaloniki as well as the chief pilot in Piraeus. Their suspension, announced by Greece's shipping ministry late on Wednesday, comes after media reports that 18 individuals were facing charges for allegedly forming a ring to extort money from shipping companie Samsung only Korean yard expected to meet 2019 order target But pace of newbuildings expected to pick up on back of IMO 2020 and strong LNG order pipepline Hapag engineer proves engines aren't just toys for the boys On the advice of her ship's engineer godfather Svetlana Timm-Vengerov went to see - nearly 10 years on she doesn't regret it one bit Tanker stocks keep pace with rising rates amid China sanctions With tanker rates surging, tanker stocks are following. Since the US slapped six Chinese companies with sanctions 25 September, several crude tanker owners have seen their share prices shoot up. Euronav, the New York traded owner with the biggest VLCC fleet, has seen its shares jump 9.26%, from $8.53 the day the sanctions were levied to $9.32 in late trading Wednesday. Frontline saw its shares Capesize bulkers set for volatile market until year end Rates forecast to fluctuate between $22,000 to $45,000 per day over the next several months

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
UPS to invest $220 million in Louisville maintenance hangar UPS is adding infrastructure capacity for its airline to keep up with demand for Next-Day air volume. Amazon scolded for being "evasive" on contract drivers Company insists contractors are held to "high standards." 6,000 Mexican auto workers laid off by the ongoing UAW strike against General Motors The United Auto Workers union strike against General Motors (GM) has forced GM to stop production at more factories across Mexico. General Motors announced it... Metro Supply Chain acquires last-mile provider Custom Delivery Solutions Canadian third-party logistics provider purchases asset-based firms in Calgary specializing in large-format deliveries of consumer goods. Expectations for peak trucking spot rates continue to moderate The forward curve inches lower. Amazon Prime Air VP touts environmental, safety benefits of drone delivery (with video) Gur Kimchi talks about Amazon's approach to delivering packages to your doorstep via drone. Trade uncertainty stunts Class 8 truck orders Preliminary September orders for Class 8 trucks improved over August but remained stagnant as fleets delayed booking new equipment in the face of ongoing trade... Autonomous trucks reach a new milestone (with video) FreightWaves' Chief Analytics Officer Dean Croke (who also has been a professional truck driver), reviews the newest Freightliner Cascadia. Linamar says GM strike costing up to C$1 million per day Canadian auto parts firm's shares plunge by more than 10% after it warns of earnings hit from a slowdown in General Motors orders. Using technology to tame Fluctuating container rates The consultants Drewry and supply chain software company CyberLogitec say technology could help small and medium shippers by reducing volatile spot rates. Carrier agrees to pay $22,500 to settle truck driver's EEOC lawsuit over service dog A Minnesota-based trucking company has agreed to pay $22,500 to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from allegations it required a truck driver to pay fees... Tesla acquires Deepscale, accelerates towards road-ready robotaxis Deepscale's focus on computer vision to give cars "sight" is different from light detection and ranging (LIDAR). Freight Futures daily curve: 10/3 Freight Futures mostly unchanged in quiet trading session on Wednesday. Norfolk Southern rail bridge collapses in Missouri flooding "We don't know where the bridge went. We do know it went down, most of the middle sections did go down to the south." TriumphPay announces partnership with U.S. Xpress TriumphPay announced that it has entered into a new partnership with U.S. Xpress to provide the company with real-time visibility into its brokerage payment services. WIT salutes female-owned businesses, top companies for women in transportation The 2019 Top Women to Watch in Transportation also were recognized at the Women In Trucking conference. Flash flood risk shifts to Southwest U.S. today More downpours add to flood threat in parts of Desert Southwest hit hard yesterday. New spots of flooding also likely. Ryder transportation management director named Influential Woman in Trucking Ruth Lopez receives award at the Women In Trucking Association's annual conference this week. Penske Truck Leasing adds electric yard tractor to its demonstration fleet The urgency to get zero-emissions trucks into testing in climate-conscious California continues with Penske Truck Leasing's purchase of a Kalmar Ottawa battery-electric model. Today's Pickup: The Netherlands is shutting Europe's largest gas field in a push for renewables The Netherlands is closing down its Groningen gas field by 2022; the U.S. economy might be inching towards recession; electric vehicles will be the future... Refineries push back against Washington crude-by-rail law; IMO 2020 cited File this one under the category of "be careful what you wish for." In a letter to the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)... Positive conversations between fleets and drivers a basic necessity that's often ignored High driver turnover rates have been common in the trucking industry for several decades. Improving the quality of discussions between fleet management and drivers might... CSX installs new leadership The new executives contributed greatly to CSX as the railroad made operational changes, the company said. IMO 2020 and blank sailings to define Q4 container markets The introduction of new low-sulfur fuels, bearish demand and increased blanked sailings will bring more volatility to box markets in the coming months, says MSI. Rocky economic data leads to uncertainty for pricing power Last Week's Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) The trucking industry operates in a market based on real-time demand and supply. When demand is higher than... Newly rebranded PowerFleet finalizes Pointer Telocation acquisition New Jersey-based telematics provider PowerFleet, Inc., formerly I.D. Systems, announced on October 3 that it has completed its acquisition of Pointer Telocation. CBP ships apparel, generators to Bahamas for storm recovery (with video) "Items that likely would have been forfeited, slated for auction or destroyed as part of a final disposition are now going to help those in... Commentary: A Green New Deal for freight transport? This Green New Deal for Freight Transport is a series of cost-effective practical steps, using existing technologies to achieve zero emission freight transport by 2050. Trucking capacity in Mexico faces uncertainty with carriers ending, downsizing services (with video) As two large companies in the freight industry announced they were eliminating or scaling back trucking services in Mexico last week, industry insiders say cross-border... Shippers hammer railroads with lawsuits over fuel surcharges Companies file a flurry of lawsuits against the big four U.S. Class I railroads, alleging their fuel surcharge programs violated antitrust laws. Port Report: Mobile readying for big ships with dredging project Dredging could begin in late 2020 after port finishes shoreside upgrades.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019
Weakened oil complex settles near flat as macro concerns pile up The oil complex appeared to have halted its recent slide Thursday, helped in part by a rebound in equities. SHIPPING QUARTERLY: Mixed signals for dry bulk shipping The dry bulk shipping sector will face competing pressures in the fourth quarter as the 0.5% sulfur cap rule pushes up premium fuel prices and affects supply. Trial of bunker fuel tracking tool successful ahead of IMO 2020: BunkerTrace A pilot trial of BunkerTrace, a tracking tool for marine fuels created to enable transparency in the supply chain, was successfully completed this week. Japan's Fuji Oil starts 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil supply at Sodegaura Japanese refiner Fuji Oil has started supplying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil this month. Japan delivered high sulfur bunker premium hits 8-year high amid tight supply "We have no offers for spot [HSFO bunkers] due to tight availability," a Japanese bunker trader said this week. FEATURE: Clean tanker owners chase dirty product opportunities for higher margins One broker suggested a lump sum of up to $4.5 million could be made for an LR2 loading in US Gulf to ship to China, compared with $2.5 million carrying clean products.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

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PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

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