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June 5, 2019

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Vancouver lockout brings longshoremen to terms in less than three hours Hapag-Lloyd back in black, quarterly revenue up 8.6pc to US$3.9b Ningbo-Zhoushan port adds three new container berths at Jintang Spot rates make extraordinary 13.7pc jump in face of cancelled sailings PSA, PFR and IFM investors jointly acquire Poland's largest box terminal Egypt's Damietta Port ready to handle 14,000-TEUers Finnish police looking into possible fraud at Cargotec's MacGregor India loses GSP preferential status Sino-US trade war means a bleak 2019 for air carriers, says IATA chief Unilode opens new repair centre in Hong Kong Etihad buys out partner and sets up its own secures valuable service

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JUNE 4, 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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Space for local heroes Increased train speed to enhance capacity Transport specialist improves container train loading Hertzog & Partner and Maritime Network prolong cooperation New facility for life sciences and healthcare ZIM goes green Latam Cargo signs global master lease agreement with CSafe Three more locomotives for UK's rail network All Martin Bencher offices now certified Verdion launches iPort Phase 2 with new warehouse deal BHV links new name with specific demands Turkish Cargo continues growth with dual hub approach China train adds more destinations in Asia to its network Iumi appoints new Asia ambassador Loxxter introduces new cloud solution Norway helps IMO achieve its goals "Curiosity of the Day" Air New Zealand dreams of new flag ship

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JUNE 4, 2019
US-China tension casts shadow over Transport Logistic in Munich TAC Index expands coverage - as air cargo demand appears to weaken FedEx plans daily e-commerce deliveries in 2020 to maximise Ground fleet utilisation US and Asian supply chains brace for impact as tropical storm seasons approach Hapag-Lloyd launches remote reefer monitoring system DHL invests in air freight capacity to cater for surge in Japanese seafood exports Supply chain radar: About DSV Panalpina's Sfr20m break fee - and a deal that 'should have never happened' Mike Tegtmeyer joins AIT Worldwide as vice president of global IT infrastructure A 'Bridge' to China, and her family's business, in the Trump cabinet

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JUNE 4, 2019
Alfa Laval offers future proof scrubber options Local bans on open loop exhaust gas scrubbing are causing shipowners to look more closely at closed loop solutions. Alfa Laval PureSOx gives customers the option of closed loop scrubbing either by Wärtsilä's Operim promises smarter performance, greater profitability Wärtsilä is launching a new, digital version of its Operim (Operational Performance Improvement & Monitoring) offering at this year's Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Norway. By digitally augmenting physical products through the addition Inland Marine Services to manage Apex Oil fleet Hebron, Ky,, headquartered vessel management specialist Inland Marine Service (IMS) has signed up Apex Oil Company, Inc. as its latest client. As a result of the deal, IMS will be responsible for ABS publishes Low Carbon Shipping Outlook A Low Carbon Shipping Outlook just published by ABS aims to help the maritime sector evaluate potential pathways to a low-carbon future. "Despite all the noise and confusion about IMO 2020, the Cummins unveils IMO Tier III strategy Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today unveiled its solution for meeting IMO Tier III emissions regulations. The company will utilize proven Tier II engine technology and add a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment Dataran Elektra appointed first PETRONAS-licensed agent for FUELTRAX in Malaysia To satisfy the growing demand for electronic fuel monitoring systems (EFMS) in Malaysia, FUELTRAX has appointed trade and services provider Dataran Elektra as the first PETRONAS-licensed agent for FUELTRAX in Malaysia. Now, ABB adds DP2 capability to pilot control solution ABB is adding DP2 dynamic positioning functionality to its ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control solution. Designed to optimize vessel responsiveness, efficiency and safety across the entire operating profile, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Three new two-strokes join WinGD engine line-up WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels. It says the new additions to the portfolio - the

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JUNE 4, 2019
Sustainable finance tightening will cut off ship funding for smaller companies Capital will only flow in the direction of companies that are doing the right things. Scale and access to capital... Wilhelmsen acquires 50% share in NorSea Wind Wilhelmsen chief executive says the tie-up with NorSea gives the group a new direction and leg to stand on by... Shipping industry told to innovate to survive Prosperity - and even survival - requires shipping companies to be adapt to constant change, says Ramez Naam Nigeria says seafarer kidnappings to be 'history' within months "The one assurance I can give you is that in the next few months - not the next few years... Clipper benefits from strong ro-ro demand The expected improvement this year are driven by "continued positive commercial developments" in Seatruck Ferries, which operates ro-ro services in... Norway sets out ambitious emission goals Neighbouring Scandinavian country Sweden is expected to announce targets of its own J. Lauritzen cuts exposure to dry bulk amid losses The Danish company cut the number of controlled bulkers to 68 in the first quarter of the year from 83... Hapag-Lloyd to add tracking to all reefer boxes German container line will develop services alongside customers to improve supply chain visibility Torm buys four MRs ahead of market upswing The four vessels, built in 2011, have been bought for a total consideration of $83m Maersk launches share buy-back programme First phase of plan will see Danish carrier spend up to DKr3.3bn on acquiring its own share capital Oldendorff completes deals with 23 Chinese leasing firms Oldendorff adds that during the 35 years between 1986 to 2021 it would have taken delivery of 106 newbuildings from... Daily Briefing Autonomous ship pioneers to reap rewards \| Liberia deregisters tanker carrying Iran crude \| LNG seen to be transitional fuel... Allianz ship total losses plunge to record low The overall number of reported shipping incidents was almost flat at 2,698 in 2018, with machinery damage the leading cause... Services sector will gain as Australia tops LNG stakes in 2020, predicts Rystad In the interim, with up to $40bn in LNG projects in the region coming through, if those in Papua New... Sabine Pass' sixth train gets the go-ahead Cheniere boasts a new capital allocation framework it says will support continued investment in natural gas

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JUNE 4, 2019
Canada's Mulroney: North American free trade 'will prevail' NS, UP interline revamp to require crosstown drays Falling imports won't guarantee lower trans-Pacific rates Canadian shippers grapple with tariffs, port delays Charleston's Wando terminal opening earlier for extra volumes Hapag-Lloyd's reefers to bear tracking devices US tariffs threaten fresh congestion at Mexico border SEKO eyeing acquisitions as part of private equity transition CMA CGM bullish on India's project cargo outlook

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JUNE 4, 2019
Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management Oslo-listed owner's measure suggests John Fredriksen treats LNG shipping business seriously and will stay for the long run. Shipowners turn to more sophisticated financial models as banks back away A more diversified model could benefit shipowners even though other sources of financing are not always easy to secure. FSL completes $31.48m fundraiser First Ship Lease Trust has completed its 956 million share fundraiser. Crude tanker rates boost FSL earnings The Singapore-listed shipowner disclosed Tuesday that it had raised $31.48m (SGD 43.03) by selling nearly a billion new units in a non-pronounceable preferential offering first announced last fall. According to the company, 430 million of those units were valid acceptances with another 5 US-Cuba cruises banned US cruisegoers destined for Cuba will have to change their vacation plans. The Trump administration today banned cruise voyages between the US and the island country in an effort to stop money-making tourism, the Associated Press reports. President Donald Trump has tightened restrictions on travel and remittances to the island nation in response to its support for the Nicolas Maduro regime in Ve Star Bulk, Genco set to benefit from iron ore recovery Both owners show major upsides with solid balance sheets, Deutsche Bank analysts say. Shipping faces extra costs to comply with sanctions New US advice suggests industry will need to pay for more technology Young people predicted to change shipping's approach to diversity and the environment "If you're not here to contribute to society, why are you here?" the TradeWinds conference panel asked. Can dry bulk freight rates still boom in a digital age? Have digital developments and changing dynamics in the dry cargo market put a cap on boom-time rates, which have historically helped shipowners build fortunes? Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Wilhelmsen Ship Management breezes into offshore wind market with NorSea deal That was the possibility raised by Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill's oc Castor Maritime sees improved earnings Nasdaq-listed owner of one bulker posts higher revenue for first half of year; stock price takes a healthy leap. Wilhelmsen Ship Management breezes into offshore wind market with NorSea deal Singapore-based outfit buys 50% stake in the wind-sector specialist and senses a chance for the joint venture to 'set the playing rules a little' in a 'very fragmented market' Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges Shipping stands as an investible industry for the first time in almost a decade, according to veteran Norwegian broker and investment banker Peter Anker. BHP: LNG bunkering will happen Erna Solberg looks to tap potential of the oceans as Norway intensifies green shipping drive However, the industry is set to see huge change in the next 10 years that will place demands on traditional shipowners Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth Oslo-based Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&M) is pressing ahead with its plans for growth, which will include an equity raise in the near future and possibly the acquisition of other lenders' shipping loans. Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter Maritime & Merchant Bank seeks more deals after profitable start to 2019 Chief executive Halvor Sveen told Tr J Lauritzen cuts 15 bulkers in slump Danish group J Lauritzen has reduced its bulker fleet by 15 ships in a weak market. It said it decided to bring the average number of controlled vessels down to 68 in the first quarter, compared with 83 a year ago. Lauritzen, Maersk and Torm join autonomous ship initiative J Lauritzen cuts loss as dry and LPG markets rise The market for handysizes was weak throughout the first three months, it Grupo R sues in Texas for return of $10m in deposits from Coastline Maritime Mexican oil and gas giant seeks seizure of OSVs over failed 2014 acquisition Berg is back with MPSV resale and listing plan Christian Berg's Bech Offshore is teaming up with Thailand's Beacon Offshore to buy an OSV newbuilding resale - with an Oslo listing also planned. The 4,000-dwt high-end DP 2 MPSV is nearing completion at Vard Shipyards in Vietnam. It was ordered in 2014 and appears to be a former ER Offshore ship, but is now owned by the yard. Norway's Bech will take a stake in Beacon, whose shareholders will BHP: LNG bunkering will see 'quantum leap' The industry's drive towards greener, lower-emission fuels will make the current asset model redundant, according to the mining giant's top shipping official. Helsinki Shipyard wins first order since sale Finland's Helsinki Shipyard has confirmed its first ship order since it was sold to a pair of Russian businessmen last month. One of the new owner's companies, Vodohod, is contracting two ice-class cruiseships, according to Russia's former deputy transport minister Viktor Olersky, who chairs both the yard and Vodohod. Expedition cruise orders keep rolling in Arctech yard reveals $1.7bn order ho Erna Solberg looks to tap potential of the oceans as Norway intensifies green shipping drive Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has said the world's oceans hold the key to addressing some of the planet's major problems after her government made green shipping a cornerstone of its maritime policy. Speaking at Nor-Shipping in Oslo today, Solberg said we are all living in uncertain times and facing uncertain challenges, from hunger and poverty to climate change. Tax the rich? Norway's s Hahn & Co 'considering' $4bn H-Line Shipping sale South Korea's Hahn & Co is being linked with a potential sale of bulker and LNG carrier owner H-Line Shipping. Sources familiar with the matter were cited by Bloomberg as saying the group is considering options for the company. H-Line Shipping spends over $100m on bulker newbuilds at New Times Shipbuilding H-Line orders $142m LNG capesize duo These could include a partial or full disposal. Ha AI works best if you know what you're looking for, says Windward CEO Chief executive Ami Daniel says data-based modelling can enhance maritime business operations but goals need to be clear Fifth generation of Eitzen family set to join Camillo Eitzen on comeback trail Axel Eitzen's eldest son to join Camillo Eitzen & Co in August as outfit goes for growth Jinhui tears up Chartworld deal over late delivery Oslo-listed Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has cancelled a deal to buy a supramax bulker due to its late delivery. The company agreed in April to acquire two ships, the 50,220-dwt Aifanourios (built 2002) and the 50,354-dwt Aigeorgis (built 2001), for $6.25m and $5.75m from Lou Kollakis-led Chartworld Shipping of Greece. Jinhui buys two supramaxes It has now torn up the contract for Aifanou Agent limits liability in vessel draft mix-up UK insurer International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has reminded members of the importance of terms and conditions in contracts after a draft mix-up resulted in a pay-out. The warning comes after a case involving an agent at a discharge port which advised a shipper with cargo on board an inbound vessel that the maximum draft was 40 feet. Armed guards charter clause costs manager $150,0 Briese aims to boost MPP fleet with Chinese newbuildings German operator eyeing new designs as pending orders and deliveries into the market could render older vessels obsolete Clipper A/S splashes $124m on ro-ros as it logs profit Clipper ferry holding company Clipper Group A/S has revealed ro-ro acquisitions as it returned to the black for 2018. The Danish operation, which now effectively consists of Irish Sea ro-ro outfit Seatruck Ferries, said operating profit came in at $13m, against a loss of $12m in 2017. The net result was $0.5m, compared to a loss of $19m in the previous year. Clipper Bulk axes 40 jobs as part of Wanted: Seafarers who like video games and want to spend more time with family Even officers' union official sees opportunity in increased automation in shipping, but the e-sport generation may one day take the helm DSME workers stop HHI team carrying out due diligence Unionised workers at DSME have prevented a team from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) carrying out due diligence ahead of their $1.6bn merger. Shareholders okay Hyundai Heavy split despite protests The on-site inspection was called off in Geoje, Korea, on Monday, the Yonhap news agency reported. HHI officials were denied entry, as were executives from Korea Development Bank, which is selling its J&J Denholm was always on my radar, says soon-to-be CEO Ben MacLehose Cricket lover takes to the wicket after several years preparing for new CEO challenge Oldendorff reveals 23 sale and charter deals in China Germany's Oldendorff group has revealed a series of 23 deals with Chinese leasing companies over the last year. The bulker owner and operator said it struck agreements with three companies for bulkers ranging between 61,000 dwt and 209,000 dwt. Oldendorff boosts green footprint with switch to LED bulbs Oldendorff takes Castor Maritime panamax on charter But the company added that none of these Qatargas pushes back bid deadline on LNG newbuildings Middle East producer Qatargas has given shipbuilders more time to submit their initial bids for a series of at least 40 LNG newbuildings. Offers on the huge haul of vessels requested by the world's largest LNG producer were originally due last week on 27 May. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge But yards have been given an extension until the 17 June on offers. Interested pa Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision An Awilco LNG vessel is heading to a repair yard after being damaged in a collision in Singapore. Awilco LNG prepares for improving but volatile gas market The Norwegian owner said the 156,600-cbm WilForce (built 2013) was "struck by another vessel" on 30 May. TradeWinds understands the ship was in collision with a newbuilding, Nisshin Shipping's 39,300-dwt open-hatch bulker Western Moscow. No Shearwater and CGG team up on Eidesvik seismic fleet deal Norway's Shearwater GeoServices is forming a new seismic shipping alliance with Paris-listed CGG. Shearwater will buy five high-end streamer vessels and two additional "legacy ships" jointly owned by CGG Marine Resources Norge and Norwegian company Eidesvik Offshore. Eidesvik Offshore sees seismic boost after smaller first-quarter loss Rasmussen Group set to profit from Shearwater seismic ships Connections, knowledge and heritage keep Norwegian shipbrokers at the top table 'Strong reputation' and providing 'clients with a complete tool box' ensures Norway remains one of the world's best broking centres but a 'definite age gap' in the sector 'needs to be filled' Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders Alafouzos family company lands largest book gain since start of 2017 with $121m increase on the contract price for eight new vessels, with Angelicoussis in second Allianz: Asia Pacific top region for casualties in 2018 Insurer says South China, Indochina, Indonesia and the Philippines remain accident blackspots. Total to acquire Toshiba's US LNG business French oil major says deal is set to make it one of the leading US LNG exporters by 2020. Fearnley's 16% shipping return draws doubts and praises While shipping has the unwanted reputation of low returns in recent years, Norwegian brokerage claims to have achieved average annual return of 16% in the past two decades. Ampelmann seals debut Norway offshore contract Dutch offshore service provider says walk-to-work project due to start in June aboard Normand Jarstein. South Korea cedes aframax top spot to Chinese shipbuilders China takes advantage of their South Korean counterparts' financial troubles and higher prices to corner the market for newbuilds Feen Marine launches plug and play scrubber in a box Batam-based scrubber maker says SOx Box simplifies installation and cuts costs

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JUNE 4, 2019
Number of ship total losses lowest in a century But Allianz's Baptiste Ossena says that the "lack of an overall fall in shipping incidents, heightened political risks to vessel security, complying with 2020 emissions rules and the growing number of fires on board bring challenges." House Appropriations approves FY2020 T-HUD bill The legislation, which was favorably reported to the House by a 29-21 recorded vote, provides $137.1 billion in budgetary resources and includes $75.8 billion in discretionary funding. FMCSA taking applications for younger CMV driver pilot The pilot program allows a limited number of drivers ages 18 to 21 to drive CMVs in interstate commerce if they possess the military equivalent of a CDL. Final rule to further restrict air and vessel travel to Cuba Effective Wednesday, the rule will amend the Export Administration Regulations' aircraft, vessels and spacecraft license exception. DHL survey finds e-commerce shippers' biggest issue Canada to spend $47.5 million on Port of Halifax Maersk withdrawing from two discussion agreements Executive Moves: CCA, Prince Rupert, Survitec Hapag-Lloyd introduces container monitoring program

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JUNE 4, 2019
Crude settles higher as equity markets rally Crude oil futures settled higher Tuesday, moving from the morning's negative territory into the black as equity markets rallied. Port of Rotterdam handles record number of containers in April The total volume of container freight handled in Rotterdam in April hit 13.6 million mt. External: Global Risk Management Awilco LNG says no bunker fuel spill after WilForce hit by ship off Singapore "The vessel has full insurance cover for repair expenses and loss of hire, subject to a deductible," Awilco LNG said. Global growth concerns continue to weigh on crude complex "US production levels continue to look really strong," said Tradition Energy analyst Gene McGillian. Glencore's head of oil trading Alex Beard to retire this month Beard's exit follows the recent retirement of Chris Mahoney, the head of Glencore's agricultural business, and top copper executive Aristotelis Mistakidis.

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PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

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%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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