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March 7, 2019

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Volatility in pacific ocean shipping freight rates likely to continue in 2019 CMA CGM to levy low sulphur surcharges US and China leaders might settle trade row at upcoming meeting US rail traffic drops slightly by 1.1pc in February: AARA data Abu Dhabi Ports and Etihad Rail team up to build rail terminal at Khalifa port Trouble brews with factories in European Union seeing Feb orders stagnate Blackbox recording on crashed cargo jet suggests crew lost control Asia Pacific airports see cargo traffic drop 2.5pc in December Kenya considers taking back ownership of national airline

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MARCH 6, 2019
Dachser India gains coveted AEO certification GAC India sharpens focus on project logistics & breakbulk Yang Ming launches two more 14,000-TEU ultra-large container vessels 8 metro coaches from China unloaded at Kolkata Port Djibouti Port dangerous goods discharge process guideline Regular container barge service between Cochin Port & Kottayam Port set to commence Suez Canal extends rebates for dry bulk vessels Govt to come out with National Logistics Policy soon Transport & marketing assistance for specified agriculture products notified Transworld Terminals CFS commences operations in Kolkata GSP withdrawal will have only marginal impact on India's exports to US: FIEO

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Cats 'n' dogs reign in Spain Last of twelve new locomotives handed over Ntex builds up its trade with France Construction industry places new order Kögel creates and fills new position Goddess Hammonia hears call of Scandinavian princes ATSG flying high with Amazon TX Logistik leasing Samrtron locomotives Neutral Air Partners joins forces with Priority Freight New president for Assoporti UK radiologists about to stare at nothing Seaports of Niedersachsen on solid path in 2018 100,000th train through new Gotthard tunnel EU signs first Cata with GCC member state Air Charter Service selects new board member Good year for Logwin from Luxembourg "Curiosity of the Day" SSA and Jaxport agree on new terminal

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MARCH 6, 2019
Ocean Alliance to blank ten transpacific sailings as spot rates plummet Supply chain radar: Xpediator bids up for Slovenian operator Intereuropa - report Fast-developing South-east Asian road network is giving air a run for its money UK air freight needs more runways, and can't wait for Heathrow expansion Container lines could learn a lesson in profitability from the airlines Hapag-Lloyd chief stays bullish on growth and clawing back extra fuel costs UK truckers set for temporary permit-free EU access in no-deal Brexit What Canada's air cargo cartel ruling may mean for possible US claimants Amazon's got cloud computing - now it's eyeing logistics Jet Airways crisis deepens, with groundings and cancellations Market Insight: Q&A with Ocean Audit's Steve Ferreira - every little million dollars helps in a late cycle Supply chain radar: Agility the ideal partner as Panalpina leads a merry dance likely to end in tears for DSV

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MARCH 6, 2019
SAFE Boats signs licensing agreement to build Stormer Marine workboats Bremerton, Wash., based SAFE Boats International has signed an agreement with Dutch shipyard Stormer Marine BV licensing it to build Stormer's workboat designs in the United States. Stormer Marine's portfolio of designs Scripps adds Volvo Penta powered research vessel to fleet The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is adding a fourth research vessel, the 42 ft Bob and Betty Beyster to its fleet for use in San Chiller optimization yields big savings for Italian ferry operator Italian operator GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) is looking to gain savings of EUR 77,000 (about $87,000) a year as a result of using a new chiller optimization solution from ABB on board Pasha Hawaii LNG-fueled newbuild main engine passes key tests Honolulu, Hawaii, based Pasha Hawaii reports that factory acceptance testing of the dual-fueled, MAN Energy Solutions ME-GI (-Gas Injection) main engine has been completed for the M/V George III, the first of MAN to convert 15,000 TEU box ship to LNG dual fuel operation MAN Energy Solutions has signed a contract for the conversion of the 15,000 TEU Hapag-Lloyd container vessel MV Sajir to dual-fuel operation (see earlier story). The Sajir is one of 17 LNG-ready New Zealand detains Taiwanese owned bulker for failure to pay crew Maritime New Zealand reports that it detained the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Daiwan Justice on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Lyttelton after a complaint the crew's\ wages had not been paid for almost

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MARCH 6, 2019
Seaspan reports record results Company credits higher utilisation rates and acquisition of Greater China Intermodal's 18-vessel fleet Eagle Bulk braced for changing trade patterns in 2020 The supramax and ultramax leader reversed 2017's losses to generate a $12.6m profit War risk insurers evaluating India-Pakistan tensions 'We are following the geopolitical situation in the region, but we do not yet see a threat to shipping. We... Unloading fire-stricken Yantian Express to take several more weeks, says Hapag Nearly 200 containers have been identified as a total loss as a result of a fire on board the Hapag-Lloyd... FFA trading giant slams Baltic's IMO 2020 plan The Paralos Fund, a leading FFA trader, argues that the Baltic Exchange is pushing an IMO 2020 response plan that... China leasing giants linked to CMA CGM megaship orders The leverage ratio that CMA CGM gets from the lessors is said to be close to 90%, which is part... Swedish ports strike averted after labour deal The SDU, representing half of Sweden's port labour force, has been at loggerheads with port employers for decades over acquiring... Daily Briefing Fuel price rises are unavoidable, says Hapag-Lloyd chief \| Carriers face testing time in pushing through fuel charges \| IMO... Bad weather threatens coal shipments out of Indonesia Freight rates for supramax vessels trading from Indonesia to China have started to fade as owners are now staying away... US tariffs hit containers and agriculture The tariffs have also created an imbalance in the positioning of containers, raising costs as a result China remains dominant in transpacific supply chains Higher labour and compliance costs as well as incentives offered by other countries are causing some companies to re-assess their... US Calcasieu Pass project secures LNG export approval for Asia Federal regulators granted export approvals for the $4.5 bn LNG project, which can export up to 1.7bn cubic feet per... China's economic agenda sends mixed signals for dry bulk shipping China's economy and commodity demand has drawn much attention during the recent Marine Money Conference in Shanghai Maersk navigates global challenges Søren Skou charts a course between global tensions, slowing growth and volatile fuel prices Consolidation: Carrier customers had it coming Consolidation has led to fewer options for cargo owners, but the outcome was forseeable Port of Oakland expands to retain balanced throughput Port officials acknowledge occasional glitches but are generally upbeat about their strategy for the future Maersk chief warns low-sulphur rules could force more consolidation The spread between low-sulphur and high-sulphur bunkers is expected to decrease after supply rises to meet demand Transparency essential for shipper-carrier agreement over fuel surcharges Price is the chief issue, but availability and compatibility of the new low-sulphur fuels are also causes of concern. The...

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MARCH 6, 2019
New model for maritime shipping emerging New and familiar risks confront cold chain Carriers broaden India port coverage Dhaka ICD triples empty container storage fees BCOs: Schedule reliability more important than ever More than cost drives shipper haulage strategies

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MARCH 6, 2019
Star Bulk linked to quick resale of newly acquired ultramax Former Zoullas bulker in fleet less than four months said to be on sales block despite 2015 vintage Trump's military-to-mariner plan gets industry thumbs up Still, the government needs to get more cargo on US-flagged ships, the industry says Ugland moves to arrest Petrakis ship after Gulf of Mexico crash JJ Ugland wasted no time in moving to arrest an Andreas Petrakis-backed ship after two bulkers crashed in the Gulf of Mexico last week. Two of the Norwegian shipowners' companies, Ugland Marine Services and Ugland Shipping, filed a $3m lawsuit in New Orleans federal court after the 74,475-dwt Iolcos Unity (built 2006) was in a collision with Ugland's 63,532-dwt Livita (built 2017) three days befo Uni-Tankers sees challenges and opportunities from IMO 2020 USTC small tankers subsidiary sees opportunities to carry more compliant fuels but faces higher bunker expenses Eagle Bulk waits on penning 2020 COAs IMO 2020 creates an 'uncertainty around fuel pricing' that discourages signing contracts of affraightment beyond next year, chief executive Gary Vogel said Drewry: only 2% of chemical tankers opt for scrubbers Only 2% of the global chemical tanker fleet has opted to install scrubbers to meet the IMO 2020 regulatory requirement, according to Drewry associate Hugo Finlay. Limited onboard space and lackluster scrubber economics for the vessels are restricting their uptake, he explains. Based on figures provided by the consultant, 21 of the world's 4,485 chemical tankers are already fitted with exhaust g Container lines axe transpacific sailing as rates crash The OCEAN Alliance is axing 10 sailings on its transpacific service in response to expected low seasonal demand. CMA-CGM-APL, Cosco-OOCL and Evergreen will void the sailings scheduled for the vessels of between 9,000 teu and 13,900-teu The measures indicate a fall in volumes that are sending freight rates on the trade into a tailspin. Container shipping rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles plumme Trond Mohn connected to product tanker investment Norwegian tycoon Trond Mohn is being linked with an investment in the recovering product tanker market. Mohn, who has a range of shipping interests, is being mentioned as the buyer of a tanker which is widely reported to have changed hands this week. Jo Odfjell to stay in chemicals shipping Shipbrokers say the 51,600-dwt Gan Trust (built 2013) has been sold for a price of $26.25m or more. Some Capital Product targets reverse split for merger Combined company will have 64 tankers. Telford adds seven Sea Trucks OSVs Dubai-based owner Telford Offshore has almost trebled its fleet in a deal to acquire seven vessels from liquidated Sea Trucks Group (STG), as well as West African Ventures. The company was launched last year as part of bondholders' efforts to recover value from STG. It has now added the laid-up 7,100-dwt DP3 pipe-layer and accommodation unit Jascon 30 (built 2007), to be renamed Telford 30, to i Kassian returns to Mitsui for post-panamax Pappadakis-family company Kassian Maritime has turned to its favourite yard, Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, to order yet another bulker. According to brokers based in Athens, London and the US, Kassian ordered a single 87,000-dwt unit. The vessel, which is to be built to IMO Tier III standards, is said to be due for delivery in 2021. Managers at Antonis and Virginia-led Kassian did n Resolve Marine to attempt salvage of Solomon Trader The Korea P&I Club has appointed Florida-based Resolve Marine to salvage the 73,000-dwt bulker Solomon Trader (built 1994), which has been aground for a month and leaking fuel oil off Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands. The appointment comes as pressure mounts on the owner's insurer to speed up the salvage and oil-spill containment operation, with around 75 tonnes of fuel oil already having le Hooking the next generation (with a stool) Japanese owner NYK has deployed its full range of fancy simulation technology to entice the next generation of seafarers into the industry. NYK orders Oshima bulker backed by Mitsubishi charter But the most important piece of kit used at its weekend parents-and-children day might have been the stool used to make sure one future officer could reach the controls of a mocked-up car carrier. The yo Zvezda construction to cost $3bn Russia has revealed the final figure involved in building its big new far eastern shipyard Zvezda. More than RUB 202bn ($3.06bn) will be spent on the construction, according to documents seen by the Interfax news agency. Zvezda Arctic LNG 2 newbuild subsidies could hit $875m "Overall capital expenditures on the construction of the Zvezda shipbuilding complex, according to the capital investment UK court auctions Murmansk bulker detained after grounding The UK Admiralty court is to auction a Russian bulker that was detained after grounding in December. CW Kellock has been appointed as the exclusive broker to handle the sale of Murmansk Shipping's 19,900-dwt Kuzma Minin (built 1980). Another Murmansk Shipping bulker to be auctioned The ice-class 1A ship has about 129 tonnes of heavy fuel oil on board that are included in the sale. The vessel i Fairfax becomes Seaspan's largest shareholder New leadership and shareholding changes cap "year of transformation," says CEO Bing Chen. Hornbeck refinances $84m of notes US OSV owner Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has refinanced another $84m of its notes through a debt for loans scheme. It previously had $100m in bonds maturing in October and another $367m in April 2020. Hornbeck loss grows with 40 OSVs laid-up The company said on Wednesday it had borrowed another $50m through a first-lien term loan. This comprised $30.1m in cash of new financing and $19.9m o Safe Bulkers inaugurates Cyprus office with reception for guests and colleagues US-listed Safe Bulkers moved into new wholly owned offices in Cyprus, inviting dozens of friends and colleagues to a reception and dinner party late last month to celebrate the event. The modern glass-and-steel construction offers impressive views over Limassol, the Mediterranean island's shipping capital and one of the biggest maritime hubs in Europe. Safe Bulkers chief executive Polys Hajioann ONEX Technologies tackles Greek shipyard revival A Greek-US joint venture says it is regenerating a traditional shipyard on the Aegean island of Syros infamous for labour troubles and delays in recent years. Neorion Shipyard had shrunk to a mere scrapping facility but is crawling back to its previous shiprepair capacity, according to Panos Xenokostas, founder and chief executive of New York-based ONEX Technologies Group. The company has been ma Brookes Bell adds more science to marine skill set Boosted by Thomas Miller takeover, Liverpool marine technology company targets IMO 2020 and casualty work Solstad faces comprehensive restructuring The world's biggest owner of high-end offshore support vessels faces a comprehensive financial restructuring this year as losses mount. Norway's Solstad Offshore said its net loss in the fourth quarter was NOK 3.09bn ($355.45m), against NOK 1.29bn in 2017. Some of this was due to a NOK 2.04bn impairment of vessel values due to significantly adjusted assumptions in its long-term forecast. Solsta Alexander Hansson back for more Nordic American Tankers stock Alexander Hansson continues to snap up shares in the newly refinanced Nordic American Tankers. Monaco-based investor Hansson, the son of NAT chief executive Herbjorn, yesterday revealed he had bought a third bundle of stock in the suezmax specialist since a key $306m loan was revealed. Landmarks and cookies explain why scrubbers don't cut it for Herbjorn Hansson Alexander Hansson buys more Nord Teekay joins transparent ship recycling initiative Canadian shipowner becomes the eighth to join the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative as the organisation celebrates its first anniversary Creditors to own 80% of Hanjin Heavy in debt swap A debt swap will see creditors own more than 80% of Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction. The company will issue new shares worth KRW 687.4bn ($609m) as part of its refinancing, according to a filing from main creditor Korea Development Bank (KDB). University professor to run Hanjin Heavy Both domestic and overseas creditors are involved. Hanjin said last week that parent Aurora LPG chiefs head shareholder group in legal action around BW LPG takeover Former Aurora LNG executives Borge Johansen and Nicolai Jebsen are heading a group of minority shareholders pursuing a lawsuit against BW LPG linked to a 2016 takeover. The plaintiffs, who include former Aurora chief executive Johansen and chief financial officer Jebsen, allege BW LPG had inside information when it bought up shares in the VLGC specialist. Aurora backing BW LPG offer after loss Samsung finds buyer for cancelled ships Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has found a new buyer for three "specialised" vessels it cancelled in January. Chinese buyer breathes life into VLEC newbuilding sextet An unnamed Asian company is paying KRW 409.6bn ($363m) for the trio. They will be delivered by February, 2021. The yard had terminated a contract with the previous North American owner of the vessels after it failed to make a p Euronav adds to buyback as stock continues upward curve Crude tanker giant Euronav has dipped into its vast cash reserves to invest in its own stock. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav has been a regular buyer of its own shares in the past few months. Euronav buys fuel oil cargoes for 2020 ULCC storage play Its latest purchases were worth €2.5m ($2.8m) and were completed in the last week of February. It has left Euronav holding 3,144,172 of its o LNG carrier rates slide below break-even but market sentiment holds strong Prospects for the second quarter remain blurry, but market players appear universally bullish for the second half of this year Paris Dragnis honoured with shipping leadership award Captain Paris Dragnis, founder of Greece's Goldenport shipping group, made a rare public appearance at the Capital Link conference in Athens late last month to receive a lifetime achievement award. "He had no network or mentors," Diana Shipping principal Simeon Palios said in praise. "He neither comes from a shipping family nor does he hail from one of the traditional cradles of Greek ship LR2 sector buoyed as Neda secures time charter above $20,000 per day Fixture reflects firm market sentiment as scrubber fitting for IMO 2020 continues to support rates rally One dead as rig crane hits PSV One person has been killed after a rig crane collapsed off Italy. Energy company Eni said the incident occurred on the Barbara F platform on Tuesday, 60km off Ancona. The crane hit an unnamed platform supply vessel (PSV). Two people were injured on the ship, while the Italian navy said the crane operator was trapped in the cabin of the machine, which had been loading a 7-tonne canister. The It Ro-pax's lighthouse smash blamed on water in fuel pipe A Tallink ro-pax demolished a lighthouse because sea water had entered its fuel pipes, an accident report has found. The 15,400-gt Regal Star (built 1999) allided with the Remmargrund structure on 30 October off Kapellskar, Sweden, on 30 October. Ro-pax demolishes Swedish lighthouse The Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau (ESIB) said in a report that the ship had left Kapellskar on time, accor Ex-Viking staffer in insider-trading probe Christen Sveaas' Viking Supply Ships (VSS) has said a former employee is being investigated over insider trading. Viking Supply to be debt-free as it cuts loss The Swedish Economic Crime Authority is looking into possible offences by "several persons" regarding its stock. None of the suspects is a current employee, but one former staffer is on the list. "VSS is in contact with the Swedish Ec Torm signs up for Glencore-backed bunker app Danish owner looks to benefit from tech that promises optimal bunker pricing and port selection. Hapag hunts for terminal to offload undamaged Yantian boxes German liner group says it will still take another five weeks to discharge damaged containers. Key countries set to put pen to paper on Hong Kong Convention Top maritime officials from Japan and India expect to accede to the ship recycling this year, moves described as pivotal to its unlocking. Solomon Trader: "crew not absent or drunk" The owner and insurer of the leaking bulker Solomon Trader have denied crew were absent or drunk when it grounded on a Solomon Islands reef last month. Korea Protection and Indemnity Club and Hong Kong owner King Trader issued a statement expressing "deep remorse" for the incident involving the 74,000-dwt ship (built 1994). Even though matters of liability are yet to be determined, they added th Malaysian bauxite return unlikely to hurt bulker market China's slowing economy might make it difficult for Southeast Asian nation to regain market share. Precious boss Hashim calls for wider 'anti-pollution' approach to IMO 2020 sulphur rules Politics may have kept the guest of honour away, but delegates at Bimco's conference in Shanghai found plenty to keep them engaged Scrubber debacle proves that going it alone is not the answer The low-sulphur debate demonstrates that the shipping industry needs to take collective, coordinated action to avoid making the same mistakes tackling decarbonisation China leads growth in global demand for LNG Russia produced 27 million tonnes of LNG in 2018, according to Rosneft executive Otabek Karimov. The vice president for commerce and logistics told IP Week in London that the global market reached 320 million tonnes per annum last year - a 10% increase on 2017. Australia, the US and Russia accounted for 30 mtpa of the increase. LNG tonne-mile balance set to rise on demand pull from Asia Japan w

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MARCH 6, 2019
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will reject 'all-in contracts' While the companies agree on how to tackle the low-sulfur fuel mandate, they are pursuing very different corporate strategies. Ministers: U.S. welcome to rejoin CPTPP Ministers from three member states of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership on Tuesday expressed support for the possibility of the U.S. rejoining the agreement at some point in the future. U.S. manufacturers remain optimistic A quarterly survey by the National Association of Manufacturers, which coincided with a speech by Vice President Mike Pence, found the streak of optimism continued but concerns remain about infrastructure and attracting workers. Senate Commerce Committee backs Jones Act MSC to introduce new call to Liverpool Five weeks to unload damaged Yantian Express cargo FDA Commissioner Gottlieb stepping down

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MARCH 6, 2019
Colorado legislature holds first hearing on oil, gas sector overhaul bill Larger-than-expected US crude build weighs on WTI, leaves markets mixed PDVSA sells 3.9 million barrels of spot crude to CNPC, Rosneft, Essar US refinery feedstock imports fall to one-year low, high- and low-sulfur spread inverted Gibraltar bunker operations affected by bad weather Trading activity picks up on ICE for new 0.5% marine fuels futures contract External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined oil product inventories slip on fall in heavy residues The Fujairah bunker market saw a slight uptick in demand in recent days compared with the first half of February, sources said. Rotterdam HSFO barge volumes in Feb MOC plummet on strong backwardation "There is tight supply given the strength of fuel and the climate in Venezuela," a source said Tuesday.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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