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November 6, 2019

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Various CMA CGM rates increase from November 18 and December 1 Big shipping seeks high carbon taxes that drive up compliance costs Wind energy to power Heerema's crane vessels at Port of Rotterdam GDP in US increases 1.9pc in Q3 as consumer spending rises 2.9pc Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services Duisburg and Cosco to build Europe's biggest inland box terminal Pirates kidnap 9 from Norwegian-owned Liberian bulker off Cotonou Factory hubs in Asia stuck in doldrums as China-US trade stalls US moves to make changes to free trade deal with Canada and Mexico Cracks near wings leads to Qantas to ground its three Boeing 737s Atlas Air posts flat quarterly profit of US$60 million on flat revenues ANC turns to private sector to save debt-heavy South African Airways DHL to quadruple size of sorting facility at Canada's Hamilton airport

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
IRClass opens office in the Netherlands Landmark container movement flagged off through IWT on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route Milaha participates in Qatar Silk Road Exhibition MOL takes delivery of environment-friendly wood chip carrier Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping SCI vessel undertakes rescue operation in Arabian Sea Aditya Mishra is the new Chairman of LPAI Govt mulling setting up mega parks near ports to attract FDI, says Textile Secretary CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in Sri Lanka with a new operation SAFE Working Group consolidates its futuristic agenda TCI Express registers impressive Q2 performance India did not join RCEP as it was against its economic interests & national priorities, says Piyush Goyal Industry supports decision Uptrend seen in soyaoil & soyabean

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US short line can handle heavier freight cars Bidvest in new clothes Martijn Van Heumen appointed director of Heppner Hacas Increased capacity to ship manufactured buildings Kuwaitis attend Champ Academy Gothenburg tops Swedish container market Further progress in implementing PTC Britons still interested in Europe 10,000th Flexi truck leaves the factory New heads for Swissport's Emea region ULCVs take the lead, says Vessels Value ESR Australia expands its presence around Sydney Christian U. Haas to chair the board at PTV Group Eight maindeck destinations with RAM Cargo New vehicles to distribute food and drinks "Curiosity of the Day" Cargo streams follow when waters flow on the Rhine

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Box trade demand will finally surpass supply growth in 2020, says Danaos Industry gets first glimpse of Uber Freight performance in Q3 results No satisfaction at Antonov as rival heavylift carrier Volga-Dnepr loses height More air and sea carriers take the digital plunge to offer online freight booking Bidvest breaks ties with Panalpina for 'fresh new look' and new logistics partner Flexport opens container freight station in Vietnam as supply chains shift China promises new global trading strategy as US deal nears fruition On the wires: CMA CGM IPO - is the 'right time' approaching at last? Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - do we dare to think 'spin-off'?

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Havyard says more about its 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution Norway's Havyard Group has released more details of the 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution it has under development for large ships If large vessels are to sail zero emission at high Vard Marine to complete design package for NYC Gowanus power barges Vancouver, B.C. headquartered Vard Marine Inc. has been contracted to complete the basic class design package of a new generation of Siemens powered SeaFloat power barges to support New York's Gowanus Repowering Harvey Gulf reports increased earnings New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine said today that it increased EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) by 33% in the third quarter. The privately-owned company attributed the increase MAN wins order for engines for French Logistic Support Ships Four refueling tankers being built for the French Navy are to have MAN main engines. As part of the deal, MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard with a Disney Cruises in three-ship agreement with Meyer Werft Celebration, Fla., based Disney Cruise Line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. It covers the construction of three new LNG-fueled cruise ships. Plans for Danfoss Drives appoints new Head of Sales for Americas Danfoss Drives has named Ian Barrie as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. In this position, he will continue to build and develop strong regional sales channels and verticals for Great Lakes Dredge CEO says third quarter results "in line with expectations" Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that saw third quarter revenue of

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Seanergy expects elevated charter rates The company, which reported a profit in the third quarter of the year, has completed three out of a total... Product tanker owners see improving market Solid fundamentals are supporting product tankers, including a record low orderbook and rising seaborne demand for refined products because of... Commercial Court upholds 'actionable fault' defence in general average cases 'Nothing is payable under the GA guarantees issued by [insurers] if the loss was caused by the owner's actionable default... Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal, says Opec It is clear that further measures are required, and these need to start soon, says Opec's report Asia to Europe box spot rates rise 30% Good news for carriers as November general rate increases hold Tanker owners' group elects Erik Hanell to top role The Stena Bulk chief succeeds former Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers at the top of tanker oil spill fund Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation Opec's assumption that global refineries can meet demand is a significant message for shipowners and charterers. Its projections were revised... Samskip open to further M&A activity Samskip has played a major role in the concentration of the European shortsea box market with several high-profile acquisitions, including... Taking advantage of China trade uncertainties Cargo owners need to look closely at the potential pitfalls of shifting production to other Asian nations Daily Briefing Free to read: Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better \| BW Group reverses position on Hafnia \| World... Westports retains growth momentum with more mega boxship calls More than half the volume was transhipment boxes and Westports said it is supporting the trend towards bigger containerships with... US port union's lawyer warns of bankruptcy after court ruling Jurors found the International Longshore and Warehouse Union International was 55% liable and Chapter 8 was 45% liable, although a... Xi pledges to expand China's import market China's leader said the global value chain and supply chains are now highly intertwined, while the economic integration between nations... Malaysia's richest man bids to privatise POSH POSH is one offshore support vessel ripe for privatisation given it is anchored by the Kuok Group, the business empire... Danaos upbeat for container trade demand growth For the third quarter of 2019, Danaos showed an adjusted net income of $37.9m compared to $37.5m for the same...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
JOC white paper: Shippers will feel effects of US-China trade war for years US ag export decline belies deeper damage CargoSphere develops standard ocean freight API IRH, Dixie Cullen team up on massive transformer move Challenge to ELD rule resurfaces at FMCSA DHL launches 12-day China-Europe rail service JOC Research Note: Spot intermodal savings rising; contract tightening Slowing demand puts brakes on Indian container growth CMA CGM joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd in low-sulfur surcharge for short-term contracts

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Greece probes five vessels in connection with Brazil oil spill Delta Tankers apart, Maran, Euronav and Minerva have been asked to provide information into the incident Wallenius Wilhelmsen improves profit while shunning revenue Wallenius Wilhelmsen has enhanced its bottom line despite turning down certain sources of income. The Craig Jasienski-led car carrier operator reported $31m in comprehensive income for the third quarter, up from a $20m profit during the same period last year. Revenue for the Oslo-listed company's ocean operations, which controls 126 car carriers, declined 6% to $773m, mostly because Wallenius ch Al Ghurair cancels Diana Shipping fixture Al Ghuarair Resources International has cancelled a fixture for one of Diana Shipping's post-panamaxes. Al Ghurair, a UAE-based agricultural commodities trader, Tuesday did away with a timecharter contract for 98,704-dwt Polymnia (built 2012) due to "unforeseen events", the Simeon Palios-led owner said. The fixture was announced 10 October. Diana Shipping fixes panamax to Al Ghurair "Charterers GoodBulk posts profit for tenth consecutive quarter GoodBulk has had its tenth consecutive profitable quarter, recording a net result that is a considerable improvement on the $280,000 posted last quarter. GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale The Monaco-based company posted net profit of $19.9m for the third quarter, up from $14.5m at the same point in 2018. This equates to earnings per share of $0.66 this year, co Seanergy expects continued profit amid better market Brazilian iron ore exports should keep cargo supply firm while scrubber retrofits keep ships off the water, Seanergy said. Refiners and shipowners are ready for IMO 2020, says Opec The oil and shipping industries are exceeding the oil cartel's expectation in terms of preparation for the new bunker rules Dividends, refinancings and carbon report for Ardmore Busy quarter sees Anthony-Gurnee led owner first to report emissions while bolstering debt facilities and guiding to stronger earnings heading to IMO 2020. Marine Insurer Canopius gets boost from Samsung investment Partners to explore fresh opportunities in specialty business lines James Fisher hit by cyber attack on computer systems UK shipping group took affected networks offline and called in security experts Hamburg Sud slaps IMO 2020 eco-fuel fee on boxes Maersk-owned container line says price difference between low and high sulphur bunkers is $193 per ton NRP plotting new funds to capitalise on ship financing gap Norwegian maritime asset manager brings onboard former Pareto man Wilhelm Magelssen as it aims to launch credit fund directed at smaller owners Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns Swedish tanker owner says surge in crude rates filtered down to product ships after usual time lag Pricing helps Polarcus profit pack a punch Polarcus has been raking in higher revenue, which has led to massive improvements to its bottom line. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up The Dubai-based seismic shipowner recorded net profit of $13.7m for the third quarter of 2019, compared to a $8.4m loss in the same period last year. This result equates to earnings per share of $0.027 for the past three months, a significa Ex-Eimskip boss wins battle in war to stop competition probe Gylfi Sigfusson to get his day in court as he claims antitrust authority violated his human rights Shuttle tankers vital for keeping Equinor's offshore oil flowing Shuttle tankers are a key part of Equinor's infrastructure. They form a flexible pipeline to keep the oil flowing from its offshore production facilities. "If we don't have the operational reliability of the shuttle tankers, we may need to shut down the oil well production. We should never do that," said Ann-Elisabeth Serck-Hanssen, the company's senior vice-president of asset management. The fa Equinor's Brazil growth offers promise for shipping needs The expansion of Equinor's Brazilian activities has brought a palpable sense of excitement to those tasked with handling the Norwegian energy giant's shipping activities. Equinor is the second-largest oil producer in the South American nation, which the Norwegian energy giant regards as a core area of future growth. Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making "With our expansion in our activi Equinor strives for a more sustainable future in shipping Norwegian energy giant wants to transport hydrocarbons in the greenest possible way Three protesters killed as Iraq tries to re-open port Deaths reportedly occurred in clashes with security forces in Umm Qasr Cosco Leasing snaps up eight Dasin Shipping bulkers Chinese giant strikes leaseback deal with Singapore owner Frontline Management's Lars Pedersen ticks off his to do list Boss with six hats says keep it lean, efficient, simple and focused Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen Company makes pioneering move to build a dedicated manager in Oslo Michael Pak is back for new role with Poten Capital in the US Ex-Clarksons and Axia man to focus on private capital raising in Poten platform boosted by BGC Partners acquisition Agents losing out due to client bankruptcies, ITIC warns UK club says invoices should be submitted to principals as soon as possible Terntank strikes again for dual-fuel tankers able to run on LNG and biogas Sweden's Terntank has ordered two dual-fuel handysize tankers in China that will be able to run on liquefied biogas (LBG) and LNG. Swedish owner advocates green vessels at United Nations The 15,000-dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers will also be fitted with a hybrid battery system, onshore power connection and hybrid bow thruster drive. The pair will be built at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding t Bolsonaro: 'worst still to come' from tanker spill Brazilian president warns of more oil coming ashore as he sticks to accusation against Greek owner SeaOwl snaps up Viking and Solstad anchor-handlers French owner acquires Nordic duo to replace older vessels BW Offshore sells $300m of convertible bonds Oslo-listed FPSO company refinancing with notes sale BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs Singapore owner says 2003-built ships will generate $31m in liquidity Howe Robinson moves into US dry market with BBT Tradeships takeover UK shipbroker expanding again over the Atlantic Impairments from failed venture hurt privatisation candidate POSH Soon to be de-listed Kuok-backed OSV player hurt by financial exposure to POSH Terasea Affinity: Big ship prices set to rise on China yard merger Owners can no longer look forward to competition between Chinese yards on pricing, says broker BTIG's Lewis raises expectations for crude tanker quartet BTIG's Greg Lewis has bumped up his price target for four crude tanker owners as rates appear to be settling well above breakeven rates. Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 In a note published after the close Monday, he upped International Seaways target to $40 from $30, Nordic American Tankers (NAT) to $8 from $4 and Frontline and Euronav to $18 from $12, while reiterating

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Cosco Energy Shipping shrugs off U.S. sanctions to report increased revenues and profit COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (HKEX: 01138; SSE: 600026) has shrugged off U.S. sanctions on subsidiary companies to report a huge jump in revenues and a... Titanium Transportation has weaker third-quarter results, remains profitable Titanium Transportation Group sees weaker trends in the quarter, but manages to post a modest profit. Ardmore: 2020 marine gasoil demand to top expectations Ardmore Shipping execs predict the initial IMO 2020 phase will favor more expensive 0.1% MGO. Panjiva CEO highlights company's evolution around big data Throughout the Digital Age, this data-focused global trade company has found new ways to make data useful. In change to flat-rate shipping program, FedEx revises packaging rules FedEx looks to allow flat-rate shipping customers to use their own packaging when they tender boxes. Logistics Managers' Index sees record low, no inventory build ahead of peak season The October Logistics Managers' Index hits record low, suggesting peak shipping season may disappoint. Trucking operational costs soared 7.7% in 2018 The costs of operating a for-hire Class 8 truck rose 7.7% in 2018, the biggest jump since 2010. It is the highest per-mile cost since... Cooper Tire & Rubber acquiring sole ownership of Mexican tire plant Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:CTB) recently announced a plan to increase ownership in its joint venture tire plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 58% to... Jury awards $93.6 million to former operator of Port of Portland container terminal A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, after finding dockworkers engaged in... Hamburg Airport adopts Fair@Link air cargo platform Hamburg Airport has joined a roster of European airports adopting digitalization of cargo handling Starship Technologies to deploy 30 delivery robots on UW-Madison campus The UW is Starship's biggest campus client to date. UPS drone unit makes first revenue deliveries for CVS UPS operates first revenue drone flight for CVS, carrying drugs to customers Commentary: Taking "forever" to assess safety impacts of liquified natural gas by rail? Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary. Roadrunner continues to restructure, sells intermodal unit to Universal Logistics Roadrunner continues to restructure its operations by shuttering another unit. The company announced that it was selling its intermodal operations to Universal Logistics. Travel Centers of America reports strong Q3 from higher fuel volumes and in-store sales Travel Centers of America reported stronger profits and sales for the third quarter as it added locations and sold more fuel at higher prices. Watch... Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement. Turmoil with IMO 2020 implementation in oil markets? OPEC is a lot less worried The impact of IMO 2020 on oil markets is going to be less than projected, at least according to a newly published forecast by OPEC.... Expeditors posts earnings beat as customs brokerage offsets weak air volumes North America has surpassed North Asia (China) as EXPD's highest revenue region. Commentary: Why are digital freight brokers struggling to solve their Uber-scale problems? On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, "The 'Uber for Trucking' Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems." That was followed by Craig... FreightWaves LIVE [podcast] Agendas With An Impact and Transparency19's Great Debate On this episode FreightWaves EVP - Events Arlen Stark joins Dooner to discuss how scheduling makes an impact on event attendee experience. Listen in to... Today's Pickup: Reliance Partners teams with TruckPark to explore impact of truck parking reservations Truck parking is not only a safety issue, but also an issue of driver rest. Reliance Partners, along with TruckPark, is exploring how truck parking... Commentary: Is the Alaska Railroad on track to the "Lower 48?" Connecting the Alaska Railroad with rail service in Canada and the U.S. is a bold, expensive plan. But it would generate tremendous benefits. Read more... Teknowlogi automates trucking processes by a mix of tribal knowledge and AI algorithms Teknowlogi uses artificial intelligence models to analyze data in real-time and also advises executives on ways to improve efficiency and maximize process automation. Bookkeeper pleads guilty to orchestrating elaborate $1.7 million bank fraud scheme A former New Jersey bookkeeper recently pleaded guilty to bank fraud in federal court, admitting she orchestrated an elaborate $1.7 million check-writing scheme using fraudulent... Are box shipping rate spikes sustainable? Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. spot freight rates jumped 12-30% last week, but can carriers hold on to the gains? Gildan closes two textile plants in Mexico, lays off 1,700 workers Gildan Activewear is closing its operations in Mexico and laying off 1,700 employees at two plants in Sonora, the state across the U.S.-Mexico border from... Electrifying the Bull: Meritor plots its future in electrification Meritor is expanding its Blue Horizon brand of electrified products as it positions itself to be a leading supplier for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Urals crude loadings from Novorossiisk suspended by bad weather: Transneft Stormy weather has forced a suspension of Urals crude loadings from the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk. Crude settles higher as market awaits US-China trade deal Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, bolstered by US-China trade deal optimism. Bunkering operations back to normal at Fujairah after cyclone Kyarr passes Temporary delays were caused by cyclone Kyarr last week. Neste sells 0.5% S fuel oil in Germany Finnish refinery Neste and German BMT Bunker and Mineraloeltransport have partnered to sell Neste's new 0.5% sulfur fuel oil. Shipping facing delays in Bosporus on bad weather Shipping was facing limitations in the Bosporus, amid stormy weather. ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco raises light crude prices in anticipation of IMO 2020 Saudi Aramco on Monday hiked official selling price differentials for a majority of its crude grades globally.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

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