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BRIEFS
May 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Trump escalates trade war with new China tariffs
  • US government exacts antidumping duty on Chinese ceramic tiles
  • Port of NY/NJ posts box volume gains of 4pc in March
  • FESCO and HMM reshuffle container shipping routes in East Asia
  • 'K' Line wins Panama Green Shipping Award 2019
  • Old Dominion named in Forbes' 2019 America's Best Employer List
  • Australia's 'tinnie terror' plot leader jailed for 7 years
  • Weak trade activity pulls down air cargo demand in Asia Pacific in March
  • Lufthansa logistics pre-tax profit falls 74pc to US$21m
  • Atlas Air posts 'better-than-expected' Q1 revenue and profits

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • 'India is an important market for M&S Logistics and we want to grow further here'
  • CMA CGM to update its Russian Far East/Chinaoffer by upgrading RUFEX service
  • International shipping routes to UK should be zero carbon by 2050, says Committee on Climate Change
  • Movex Cargo handles yet another critical oil & gas project from Mumbai Port
  • MSC Group joins North American Marine Environment Protection Association
  • OOCL announces new services to strengthen its North Europe service network with Indian Subcontinent & Middle East
  • Rise in demolition of boxships forecast
  • Spot rates stable
  • Stakeholders advised to adjust to latest market situation in volatile rate scenario
  • Chittagong Port plans to complete three new terminals by 2025
  • FSRU delivers first gas cargo in Bangladesh
  • JN Port handles more boxes in April 2019 y-o-y
  • Blockchain offers opportunities for cooperation in networks that lack trust

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 40th bookable parking location in Europe on stream
  • Rhenus builds hall at the Danube port in Krems
  • 24plus adds Stefan Rehmet to its management team
  • LOT Cargo embarks on Iata CEIV pharma certification
  • US forwarder buys 500 tractors and 210 trailers
  • Preparations for food hub in Rotterdam underway
  • Chinese support Erdenet to Ovoot intermodal project
  • Challenge Group acquires TRG
  • Macs changes its terminal in Antwerp
  • Stronger together in Singapore
  • From Bolloré to Haropa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rising road haulage costs to boost Irish railway
  • Agility signs PCCA partnership
  • Saudia Cargo strengthens Asian network
  • Freja upgrades its top management
  • Macquarie: strong footprint in Long Beach

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Shock for container lines as contract rates start to fall again
  • Soft air freight market and volatile rates an opportunity to review capacity buying
  • Yantian Express progress delayed as some cargo owners refuse to pay general average
  • Q1 earnings at XPO Logistics flat as it looks to replace $600m Amazon dent
  • 'We need to sail greener, not slower, to cut vessel emissions'
  • Brexit sails from one storm in a port to another: want to talk about it?
  • Ineos may have to disclose secret details of £2.6bn port of Antwerp project
  • Sterling Transportation appoints Jim Flannigan as its new general manager
  • Supply chain radar: Market talk and rumours - lies, damn lies, and corporate logistics

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Tidewater reports increased revenue
    Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) today reported revenue for the three-months ended March 31, 2019, of $122.1 million and a net loss for the same period of $21.7 million (or $0.58
  • George Toma joins Furuno USA
    Camas, Wash., based Furuno USA has hired a new commercial business development manager. Based in Houston, Texas, George Toma will play a key role in establishing and developing business relationships with commercial
  • Danish seafarers will be able to access their certificates on their smart phones
    The Danish Maritime Authority is preparing to launch digital certificates for seafarers. Development is underway, and an initial test voyage will begin later this month. Digital certificates are expected to make things
  • DeFazio bill would unlock billions for port and harbor maintenance
    Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) has introduced H.R. 440, the "Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act," which would unlock billions in already-collected
  • Lightweight GE LM 2500 module passes shock testing
    GE Marine reports that its lightweight LM2500 composite gas turbine module and updated components are now fully certified by the U.S. Navy after receiving MIL-S-901D shock qualification. Navy approval was obtained after
  • Pollution and lying bring $4 million fine, four years probation
    Two Marousi, Greece, based companies - Avin International and Nicos I.V. Special Maritime Enterprises - will pay a $4 million fine and serve a four-year term of probation on charges relating to

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Multi-pronged approach needed to solve hazardous cargoes problem
    From dedicated dangerous goods vessels to paying more to ensure safety, there needs to be a greater acceptance from society...
  • Singamas to sell dry box business to Cosco Shipping
    China-based box maker is to sell the majority of its assets to the state giant for about $565m, a 4.4%...
  • Chinese shipping stocks crash amid Trump tariff threat
    Analyst says shipping lines will need to be more cautious on how they handle vessel capacity going forward
  • Daily Briefing
    Is Qatar biting off more than its LNG sector can chew? | UK may extend emissions control area | Lloyd's...
  • Total aims for LNG big league with bid for Anadarko assets
    Total will rank fourth in LNG sales after Qatargas, Shell and Petronas once it completes the acquisition of Anadarko's African...
  • Mitsubishi mulls $1.4 bn lifeline for Chiyoda
    Chiyoda said in a statement that discussions are still ongoing with stakeholders on a financial strengthening plan
  • PSA International to take over Halterm Container Terminal
    The terminal has direct connections on CN Rail service and is able to serve both coasts in Canada as well...
  • Hong Kong flag to open offices in London, Shanghai, Singapore
    The London desk will also take on the important strategic role of enhancing Hong Kong's presence in the International Maritime...
  • Move to unlock billions of dollars for US harbour maintenance
    With the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, larger container ships will increasingly call on US ports, and dredging needs...
  • Plaquemines LNG moves one step closer to FID
    Plaquemines LNG is expected to receive export approval from the US Department of Energy in late 2019
  • Port of Oakland sets date for terminal stadium vote
    Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the proposal on May 13, but port officials downplayed the significance of the outcome...
  • Fire incident on board VOS Primrose at ST Engg yard
    The platform supply vessel was reportedly being modified for a contract in the Middle East

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Transplace's rehiring of Harding beefs up 3PL data fluency
  • Trump tariff threat leaves US importers few options
  • Container lines reject mandatory speed limit proposal
  • Maersk taps Indian reefer trade with door offering
  • Shippers urged to oppose Houston mega-ship limit
  • Chittagong port grapples with post-cyclone congestion
  • North American port rankings: Mexican ports grow fastest

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Discriminating against veteran tankers flies in the face of facts
    Oil companies are undermining progress when its comes spills and sustainability by snubbing vessels over 15-years old
  • Nissen Kaiun orders VLGC at Hyundai Heavy Industries for Eneos charter
    Deal with Japan's largest oil company backs contract for gas carrier newbuilding
  • Tidewater benefits from Gulfmark merger
    Revenue up 33% since acquiring Gulfmark Offshore in November for $1.25bn.
  • Singamas offloads equity to focus on specialised boxes
    Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer sells interests in five other box makers.
  • Avin International sentenced in $4m oil discharge case
    A US court has sentenced Greece's Avin International and a shipowning affiliate to pay a total of $4m in penalties, according to the US Department of Justice. The fines, plus a four-year probation, came after the Vardinoyiannis Group company and one-ship owner Nicos IV Special Maritime Enterprises pleaded guilty in November to obstruction of an agency proceeding, failure to report a discharge of
  • CH Offshore narrows loss
    Dr Benety Chang-led owner sees higher revenue, partly thanks to two new rigs.
  • Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering
    BBC Chartering has hired German shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs as its new chief commercial officer. Ulrichs steps down at Zeamarine Bertram Rickmers targets 40 ships in feeder segment Ulrichs is best known for his time at Rickmers and was chief executive of Rickmers Line before it was taken over by the fast-growing Zeaborn group. He left Zeaborn last October of his own accord to seek new chal
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers takes another writedown on overbudget conversion vessel
    Norwegian company reveals yet another writedown - this time of $29.1m - on the delayed shuttle tanker conversion unit Hanne Knutsen
  • US revives dormant Iran case against broker Mid-Ship Group
    New York's Mid-Ship Group says it will not 'fight City Hall' in revived Iran sanctions case
  • Global Ship Lease continues chartering streak
    Ian Webber-led boxship owner fixes five ships over past three weeks.
  • Eagle Bulk soars, Star Bulk plummets in Wells ratings
    Michael Webber's annual corporate governance scorecard sees same names at top and bottom, but some owners get smacked for how they conducted M&A activity.
  • Clipper Bulk axes 40 jobs as part of recapitalisation and strategy shift
    Clipper Bulk is cutting 40 of its 140 shore-staff and closing its Tokyo office as part of a major overhaul which sees fresh capital injected into the business. The Jensen family will retain control following the process, but the company will focus on operating rather than fully-owning tonnage. Clipper and V.Group in bulker management deal Peter Norborg, chief executive of Clipper Bulk, says the
  • Vroon PSV damaged in Singapore fire
    Fire damage to a Vroon platform supply vessel (PSV) could be substantial after a blaze in Singapore. The incident occurred in the engine room of the 3,800-dwt VOS Primrose (built 2016) at an ST Engineering yard over the weekend, the Dutch shipping company told TradeWinds. "There have been no personal injuries nor has there been any pollution (other than the smoke)," it added. "It took more than
  • Turkey widens scope of arrests for ship claims
    Turkey has broadened the scope of its ship arrest regime through adopting the International Convention on Arrest of Ships. The 1999 convention was ratified in 2017, but has now passed into law following a presidential decree this month. ForestWave ship seized after alleged default Arrested tanker left on the shelf at auction Kemal Guclu Erdogan, an associate at law firm Ersoy Bilgehan, said mo
  • Supplier to appeal ruling in OW Bunker vs Cosco lawsuit
    Russian fuel supplier Big Port Service is appealing a US court decision in what could be the final battle over China Cosco Shipping's exposure to the 2014 OW Bunker collapse. Big Port's attorney, Peter Skoufalos of law firm Brown Gavalas & Fromm, notified the federal court for the Southern District of New York of the appeal last week. He is asking the Second Circuit appeals court to overturn a
  • How a revival in Jones Act tanker spot rates may not live up to the hype
    Rates for Jones Act tankers and ATBs are on the upswing, but levels may not live up to expectations
  • Work halted at Samsung after crane death
    Samsung Heavy Industries has been ordered to stop operations at its Geoje plant in South Korea after a fatal crane accident. Samsung operations suspended again after fire Samsung ordered to halt Geoje operations The Korea Times cited the ministry of employment and labour as saying a 58-year-old worker was killed on Saturday when a 1.5 ton steel beam fell from a crane and hit him. The incident
  • Win More loses court bid over detained tanker
    Hong Kong owner Win More Shipping has failed in a court bid to enlist help to free a tanker detained in South Korea for alleged violations of North Korean sanctions. Bureau Veritas dragged into Lighthouse Winmore row The owner had asked the territory's high court to order the Hong Kong ship register to help release the 16,500-tonne carrier Lighthouse Winmore (built 1975). But the court said the
  • TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years
    Croatian MR tanker owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has awarded CEO John Karavanic a new four-year term. TNG expects better MR rates from IMO 2020 The Tankerska Plovidba spin-off said the contract was confirmed by its supervisory board. It will run from 1 July. Last month, TNG posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $1.64m, against a profit of $1.08m in 2017. Revenue rose to $11.89m, from $1
  • Liquidator appointed for ABG Shipyard
    Sundaresh Bhat has been appointed liquidator of ABG Shipyard as its end nears. The yard announced the move six days after confirming that India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had ordered its liquidation. A last-minute plea to avoid winding-up by bidder Liberty House failed, the Economic Times reported. ABG's bankruptcy restructuring was approved by NCLT in 2017. Lender ICICI, which a
  • Toisa OSV quartet auctioned at lower prices
    Four OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa have been sold at lower prices than previously thought. Seabrokers said the latest court-led auctions have seen three platform supply vessels (PSVs) and an anchor-handler (AHTS) go to three separate buyers. Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase They were previously said to be part of a six-ship acquisition from the Toisa fleet carried out by
  • Small group of nations dominate sale and purchase market, Clarksons data shows
    A core group of shipowners from just eight nations account for over 80% of tonnage sold during the past half a decade, according to data from Clarksons. Tanker spike keeps S&P at near record levels Greek newbuilding spend spikes as LNG rush helps ease pressure on yards Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years The world's largest shipbroker says over 7,000 vessels have changed han
  • Bulker sale pushes Navios Partners into the red
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has slumped to a loss for the first quarter after selling an older bulker. The New York-listed bulker and boxship company said the net deficit to 31 March was $9.52m, from a profit of $5.47m a year ago. It was hit by a $7.3m impairment from disposing of the 74,000-dwt Navios Galaxy I (built 2001). TradeWinds had earlier reported the vessel was sold to a C
  • Wartsila wins US approval for second BWMS
    Finnish technology group Wartsila has become the first company to win US coast guard (USCG) approval for a second ballast water management system (BWMS). Its Aquarius UV kit has been granted approval, following earlier clearance for the Wartsila Aquarius EC system. "Wartsila's dual technology offering provides the broadest range of BWMS solutions for fleet wide regulatory compliance," said Craig
  • Two killed as wave hits ship gangway
    Two people have been killed after a wave hit a cargoship gangway in Colombia. The men were named as Aung Myo Thet and Colombian Nicolas Carbono, Blu Radio reported. The accident happened on Saturday night in the port of Santa Marta. Authorities said they were boarding the unnamed vessel docked at pier 7. They were swept from the gangway and suffered injuries as they fell.
  • Greek cargoship breaks moorings in storm
    A Greek cargoship has suffered no damage after breaking its moorings in a storm. Footage showed the 3,200-dwt Syros Wind (built 1987) being forced from the shore at Serifos island, Greece, on Sunday. The Prototherma website said the vessel had been hit by a strong gust. Crew battled for more than an hour to bring it back under control. The vessel is listed as operated by Thetis Shiphol
  • Trump tweets a "negotiating tactic", says Banchero Costa
    But Sunday's social media outburst could indicate that trade negotiations may not be going well as hoped.
  • Yantian Express to head to Halifax to discharge cargo
    Long running saga surrounding fire-hit Hapag Lloyd containership nearing its conclusion.
  • Trump threats to raise China tariffs 'negative across the board' for shipping
    Donald Trump has ratcheted up his trade war with China threatening to raise some existing tariffs and introduce additional charges on Chinese goods. The shift is a worrying development for shipowners, who had been hopeful of an easing of Trump's trade war with China, and crashed stocks in major Asian shipowners on Monday. Analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities say an escalation of the trade wa
  • Bids for Sri Lanka's maiden FSRU delayed yet again
    No reason given for latest submission postponement which has been put back several times already.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Trump tweets plan to raise China tariffs
    Tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods in yearly import value will be raised from 10 percent to 25 percent on Friday, the president tweeted on Sunday.
  • Toll to negotiate with Port of Los Angeles for warehouse
    Toll Global Forwarding has been selected by the Port of Los Angeles to negotiate a lease for a prime warehousing location currently used by NFI's Cal Cartage unit.
  • Ways and Means letter lists USMCA pharma concerns
    The House committee on Friday sent its latest in a round of letters to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer outlining concerns with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • J.B. Hunt announces trailer pool, drop-and-hook service
  • Port of New York and New Jersey sets March, Q1 records
  • Executive Moves: HAROPA, Kerry, Transplace
  • YRC Worldwide's Teamster workers approve contract
  • Trump to nominate new ICE head
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Greek shipping companies sentenced for pollution

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • 0.5% MARINE FUEL: Emerging market strengthens in anticipation of demand
    Premiums for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel over the respective high sulfur fuel oil market in April hit record-highs
  • Port State Control to raise onboard fuel sampling, checks for IMO 2020: Gard
    In order to prepare for PSC inspection, ship-owners need to ready both their fleets and crews.
  • Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 25%
    "[W]e would reiterate that US energy companies could continue to face first-order risk from escalating tariffs and countermeasures," ClearView said.
  • FUTURES: Crude oil slumps after US tariff threats on China
    Trump, in tweets Sunday afternoon, complained the trade deal talks were going "too slowly," as China attempted to negotiate.

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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:
- 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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Bernama)
››› 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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