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June 7, 2019

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JUNE 6, 2019
'With the Global Privilege Programme, we aim to enhance our customers' experience while giving them access to a host of benefits' Hapag-Lloyd launches new real-time container monitoring programme India's global containerised exports up 6 pc Skyways Group successfully handles cement machinery over-dimensional cargo for Philippines Transworld Group signs MoU with NMIS for academic & educational cooperation in shipping & related logistics US decision to withdraw GSP incentives for Indian exporters seen as violation of global trade rules Global container throughput growth for this year slashed JNPT celebrates World Environment Day Maersk Line starts Document & Payment Desk at GatewayRail ICD Faridabad Agreement on exchange of information between India & Marshall Islands notified Commerce Department revamp likely RBI cuts key lending rate

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Market presence, not size New name for Irish logistics provider Ian Adams to step down as ABTO chief EUR 2.5 million for Synfioo China and Russia to cooperate in Eurasian rail services Bremen-based company builds hub in the Jade Weser Port Dirk Franke strengthens PTV Group Distribution hub for tyre dealer Delticom Expanding rail motorway services in Europe Fewer vessel losses in 2018 "Curiosity of the Day" Successful quarter for Descartes More terminals and better connections for intermodal traffic New secretary general for Cool Chain Association New UK liner agent for Cargo Gulf Gumball 3000 takes off - with cars shipped by Emirates

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JUNE 6, 2019
From 15 to five in just a few years - shippers' declining choice of container carriers Selfie app wins ECS next-gen challenge, along with augmented reality idea Analysis: The axe will fall on Ceva as CMA CGM's cost-cutting exercise gathers speed Indian terminal operator Adani Ports breaks into Mymanar box business with Yangon investment American Bureau of Shipping comes out in favour of speed reductions to limit ship emissions Maersk set to debut TradeLens in St Petersburg after signing MoU with Russian government Supply chain radar: 18k teu container vessels 'a step too far'? Try $80bn+ of debt & surging goodwill... Shippers can take advantage of BAF variation Decoupling US-China economies 'utterly unrealistic' - disaster for world Menzies interim head Giles Wilson named chief executive on a permanent basis

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JUNE 6, 2019
Kongsberg signs up for KVH Watch IoT connectivity Middletown, R.I., headquartered KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), reports that Kongsberg has become the first major partner for its KVH Watch IoT connectivity as a service offering. 'KVH Watch will provide Ship total losses fell in 2018 Large shipping losses are now at their lowest level this century, declining by over 50% year-on-year, according to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE. Its latest annual Safety & Shipping Review, Boilers, too, face IMO 2020 issues A century ago, when the first marine boiler left the Aalborg Shipyard in Aalborg, Denmark, there were no regulations governing fuel content or vessel emissions. Things have changed since then and, as First Iridium GMDSS terminal now available Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) and partner Lars Thrane A/S have unveiled the LT 3100S terminal. This is the first shipboard terminal designed to meet Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Christian Vaccari to lead Gulf Island Shipyard Division Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) has appointed Christian Vaccari as Executive Vice President of its Shipyard Division. Vaccari previously served as Senior Vice President, Business Development, of the Shipyard Division. "I Inmarsat inks first of its kind agreement with HHI subsidiary Inmarsat has signed a business cooperation agreement with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries digital solutions subsidiary Hyundai Global Service (HGS) that paves the way for HGS to use Inmarsat Fleet Xpress dedicated bandwidth Total Maritime Solutions and NAVTOR sign MOU Developed by Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Total Marine Solutions (TMS), the Ocean Guardian digital tool provides shipboard operators with immediate access to environmental regulations around the world. Now, TMS has signed a

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JUNE 6, 2019
IR Class eyes bolstering its fleet by a third The Indian Register of Shipping will focus on increasing registered tonnage from the current 1,900 ships, or 13m gross tonnes... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping can't solve its problems alone Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Norway successfully tests remotely controlled vessel A set of successful trial voyages using a remotely controlled ferry in Norway will add to the growing interest about... Matson starts scrubber installations The scrubbers will be installed on three of the vessels this year, with rest expected to be fitted in 2020 K Line sails into the future with Airseas tie-up Airseas anticipates further major shipping deals to follow in the next six months as interest in kite technology sees a... Dynagas profit falls on lower charter values Lena River will be employed on a long-term charter with Yamal LNG from July Lloyd's Register calls on IMO to bring forward cyber security timeline Waiting for the IMO to deliver cyber security guidelines in 2021 may yet prove to be too long a wait... Greeks bemoan 'chaotic' sulphur cap implementation Likened to the switch from sail to steam, the implementation of new sulphur content rules from January 1 next year... Nigeria leads push for Africa's maritime commitment Africa has created several initiatives for growth, security and change but a lack of political will has often been the... Eye in the sky to give shipping complete ocean visibility 'Ocean Finder' will support a range of applications from tracking and locating hijacked ships to monitoring illegal activity and aiding... Daily Briefing IMO in race to develop autonomous shipping guidelines \| Scrubber use could lead to 'long-term pain' \| From tankers to... EPC contract awarded for Mozambique LNG project The award of the engineering, procurement and construction contract is a strong signal the final investment decision will go ahead... APL boosts capacity into Vietnam with new service The service will also feature comprehensive North Asian market coverage, calling at five Japanese main ports as well as Hong... Carrot and stick approach to data-sharing Shipping's customers, bankers and insurers will likely have their say on how owners use data Maersk invests in German trade finance platform The venture capital arm of Moller-Maersk has announced it is investing in Germany-based financing platform start-up Modifi, which is seeking... Japan looks to unmanned ships to offset labour shortage Nippon Foundation maritime chief explains to Lloyd's List why the organisation supports unmanned vessels

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JUNE 6, 2019
Automation, appointments lowering truck turn times at USWC ports Tariffs shift sourcing, but food and drink shippers keep evolving Port fluidity seen in Canada cargo portal plan Truckload rates, demand struggling in Q2 Ilyushin plans new heavy-cargo air freighter Digitalization: Logistics providers invest - and hope for the best Q&A: Stephen Spoljaric, Global Manager of Logistics, Bechtel ODFL sees LTL truck shipments slip in May

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JUNE 6, 2019
Valles Steamship takes up aframax newbuilding option Valles Steamship has taken up an option for an aframax tanker at Sumitomo Heavy Industries. The Vancouver and Hong Kong-based company, which is controlled by the Koo family, signed the original deal for one 112,000-dwt tanker, with an option, in January this year. Valles Steamship orders aframax tanker at Sumitomo Brokers are pricing the option in the "high $40m-range" which is in line with Cla Shell 'trials' Prelude FLNG with ship as exports near Energy major says first cargo is 'imminent' as LNG carrier makes initial approach late Tuesday DS Multibulk retreats from MPP amid focus on tanker business Operator redelivers chartered vessels and cuts workforce in 'strategic rebalancing' Mediterranean Shipping Co lines up $910m boxship replacement order Contingency planning results in letter of intent with Chinese yard for up to 10 large boxships Argentina prepares for debut export cargo this week A first export cargo from Argentina is due to depart within days as Exmar's mid-scale barge-based liquefaction unit Tango FLNG gears up production. Tango FLNG starts offloading first cargo By Wednesday, the 0.5 million tonnes per annum capacity floater had already discharged an initial cargo into one tank of a waiting LNG carrier, the 147,895-cbm Fuji LNG (built 2004), which is moored alongside K Line to fly kites on bulkers to cut emissions The Japanese giant hopes to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 20% with Airseas' automated kite technology. TEN increases profit on robust freight rates US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) said on Thursday it tripled first-quarter profit year-on-year to $11.2m, backed by robust freight rate recovery that continued from the end of 2018. As its tanker newbuilding programme heads towards completion next year, the company said it was now focusing on reaping the benefits from the "positive environment" it expects declining orderbooks and "IMO 202 Hansa adds another stainless steel tanker Norwegian chemical tanker company Hansa Tankers continues to expand with the purchase of another Japanese-controlled vessel. Hansa Tankers pool beefs up on scrubber-fitted tonnage CEO of the Bergen-based company, Hans Solberg, confirmed that the owner has bought Yuyo Steamship's 33,000-dwt stainless steel tanker Bow Tone (built 2009). The ship is now coming off a 10 year timecharter to another Richard Fulford-Smith sees pre-2014-built ships facing obsolescence Shipbroker Richard Fulford-Smith expects large ships built before 2014 to face becoming obsolete once the the IMO 2020 cap on sulphur emissions takes hold. He said large bulk ships that do not have scrubbers will face uncertainty about what refiners are ready to provide, with dry cargo players more vulnerable than tanker and gas carrier owners. "At the end of the day, it's all about where we go Lady Luck abandons Kelso & Co as it exits second dry bulk wager New York private equity firm cleaned up on Eagle Bulk's 2005 IPO, but appears underwater on the disposal of Delphin Shipping Aon warns of double-digit rises in UK cargo premiums Aon has warned that UK 'marine cargo insurance will see some of the biggest increases in a hardening European market. In its latest overview of the Euro'pean sector, the insurance broker said the UK market, including the critical Lloyd's of London and company marine markets, is "entering a more disciplined phase". It also highlighted the 'marine cargo market as "a particular area of concern". GasLog withdraws LNG carriers from Golar pool JV New York-listed GasLog and spin-off GasLog Partners are withdrawing their LNG carriers from their pooling joint venture with Golar LNG. The Cool Pool focuses exclusively on spot fixtures of up to 12 months in duration, but will now be left with just Golar's tonnage. Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG edges closer to spinning off shipping fleet Dynagas pulls its trio of LNG carriers from The Cool Pool Training is no game as increasing autonomy trickles into shipping Officers may find opportunities, but let's not lose sight of crew affected by technology advances Affiliate of Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific sues Oilmar over costs An Idan Ofer-connected company is suing Oilmar Shipping & Chartering and Valero over alleged unpaid bills. Tuesday, the registered owner for an Eastern Pacific Shipping-controlled 157,781-dwt Silverway (built 2017), filed suit in Maryland federal court alleging the Emirati company owes it $1.04m, primarily for unpaid demurrage fees and heating costs. The unpaid bills stem from a charter that beg ECSA calls for end to Turkey's Cyprus restrictions The European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA) wants to see an end to Turkey's barring of Cypriot-flagged vessels from its ports. Cyprus stepping up efforts to overturn Turkish ban Vice president and president-elect Claes Berglund has called for a "political" solution to the ban, which has been in place since 1987. Berglund told CNA that ECSA believes in rules based on a multilateral trad SGMF to explore boosting the benefits of LNG fuelling Pilot ferry study shows that optimising ship operations in tandem with gas-fuelling brings greenhouse gas emissions cuts closer to 2050 target ICBC Leasing eyes financing for autonomous shipping Having grown to become one of the world's largest ship financiers in just a few years, ICBC Leasing (ICBCL) is looking to enter a new area: autonomous shipping. With the industry experiencing more digitalisation initiatives and tightening environmental rules, China's largest leasing house is refining its financial model to adjust to the new realities. BHP: LNG bunkering will see 'quantum leap' Havyard finds buyer for PSV ordered in 2014 Norway's Havyard has found a buyer for an unwanted platform supply vessel (PSV) originally contracted in 2014. Hull 126, listed as the 4,250-dwt Fafnir Viking by Clarksons, was ordered by Iceland's Fafnir Offshore. Havyard bins PSV contract with Fafnir It was cancelled in 2017 after the owner failed to pay an additional pre-delivery instalment. Havyard has now agreed a new shipbuilding contrac TT Club sees profit soar The TT Club, part of the Thomas Miller-managed stable of mutual marine insurers, has seen its premiums grow and doubled its profits in its latest financial year. The London-based mutual said it earned a surplus of $16.5m in 2018 compared to $7.3m in the previous year. TT Club aims to end boxship blazes as insurers feel the heat Premiums also increased from $181.8m to $195m over the same period. Cruise lines hit back over emissions claims Cruise lines have made the case for their environmental efforts following analysis that claimed emissions from European vessels were far outstripping those from all the continent's cars. Green group Transport & Environment (T&E) said research showed that in 2017 Carnival Corp's ships emitted 10 times the sulphur oxide of the 260m-strong vehicle fleet, with Royal Caribbean at four times. Carnival OceanPact scoops Toisa MPSV bargain Brazilian owner OceanPact has landed a bargain as sales continue from the OSV fleet of bankrupt Greek owner Toisa. Seabrokers reported the company as the highest bidder for the 3,400-dwt multipurpose platform supply vessel (MSPV) Toisa Valiant (built 2005), with an offer of $2.3m. Toisa AHTS pair heading to Australia Karadeniz to convert Toisa PSV into powership The ship, which is already base Fearnleys deepens LNG drive with Paul Kettlety fronting new advisory arm Norwegian shipbroker Fearnleys has added to its leading position in the LNG market with the launch of a new advisory business based in Singapore. Former BG man Paul Kettlety will lead Fearnleys LNG Advisors as managing director having previously worked on a consultancy basis with the brokerage during the past five years. Fearnleys has a team of 18 covering LNG shipbroking, a division led by resp Key shipping players party on board the Christian Radich With so much talk of change during Nor-Shipping 2019 shipowners, brokers, bankers and other shipping professionals helped TradeWinds retain a firmly established tradition. John Fredriksen top dog among Norwegian owners, who boast fleet worth $60bn There was a new location for the historic sailing vessel Christian Radich for this year's party but no shift in the jovial mood on board as key playe Singapore places FSL on watch list Singapore tanker owner First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has been placed on a watch list by the country's stock exchange. It received notification from the bourse that its six-month average price of less than SGD 0.20 ($0.15) and a capitalisation of less than SGD 40m over the same period was in breach of minimum listing criteria. The owner must now take active steps to boost price and market va ADS Crude Carriers refinances for VLCC surveys and expansion VLCC owner ADS Crude Carriers has fixed new finance that will allow it to carry out intermediate surveys on its three vessels - and potentially expand the fleet. The Oslo-listed company said the surveys are all due to start in the third quarter this year and are now fully financed. Fredriksen and Larsen VLCC venture ADS Crude Carriers pays first dividend The facility will replace existing vesse Odfjell looks to cut breakeven rates by up to 20% Oslo owner looks to lengthen amortization profile and lower interest burden in effort trim costs. Improved dry and wet trades key to MOL revival China's demand for commodities and tanker oversupply also key drivers for shipowner. Hapag-Lloyd cool on potential benefits of mega boxships German liner firm says size isn't everything; draws parallels with failed Airbus A380 project. South East Asian oil majors snap up Greek aframaxes The tanker arms of Vietnam's PetroVietnam and Indonesia's Pertamina are reported to have bought Sumitomo-built aframax tankers from two leading Greek shipowners. Tanker brokers based in Europe claim that PetroVietnam's tanker arm PVTrans has purchased Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN)'s 105,000-dwt Sakura Princess (built 2007). A firm price of $23m has been suggested for the deal. VesselsValue said Oil major Total pays AET a modest hire fee for VLCC Malaysian tanker owner AET has locked one of its 12 VLCCs into a three-year charter with Total at a surprisingly low rate. The French oil major has hired the 320,000-dwt Eagle Vancouver (built 2013) from the MISC Berhad subsidiary for $31,000 per day, according to European brokers. AET's dual-fuelled aframax bunkers first LNG in Rotterdam Total to acquire Toshiba's US LNG business Oslo shipbro Arrested product tanker fails to sell at second auction A handysize product tanker owned by bankrupt Singaporean fuel trader and tanker operator Coastal Oil has yet again failed to find a buyer at auction. The deep divide between price expectations of the High Court of Singapore and potential buyers of the arrested 24,200-dwt Babylon (built 2017) continued at a second auction held late last week. Officials at the Sheriff of Singapore's office who ran

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JUNE 6, 2019
Brokers warn of serious impacts if Mexico tariffs take effect There was a significant outcry among customs brokers at the southern border after President Trump tweeted on Friday that he plans to impose tariffs on all goods from Mexico to pressure the United States' southern neighbor to curb illegal migration flows, one representative of brokers told American Shipper. CBP's ACE impacted by overnight power outage Industry expresses disappointment that Customs' umbrella system remains vulnerable to shutdowns. Hands-free mooring technology fully deployed on St. Lawrence Seaway Blackstone makes $18.7 billion investment in warehouses Chao, merchant mariners named American Maritime Heroes COA to launch telematics interoperability standard FHWA awards $321.4 million in grants Belgium launches digital customs platform CMA CGM reinforces environmental objectives Amazon plans to begin drone deliveries 'within months' WFS wins Atlanta cargo building lease State debars Arms Export Control Act violators

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JUNE 6, 2019
Gazpromneft Marine Bunker, Rosmorport ink agreement for Baltic LNG bunkering Gazpromneft Marine Bunker and Rosmorport have signed an agreement to develop LNG bunkering. ARA fuel oil stocks down 2% to 1.063 mil mt, tight prompt loading Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 2% to 1.063 million. 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge MOC buying spree sparks loading delay concerns Bunker players have raised concerns about increased delays in the Rotterdam area after buying activity surged. Crude settles higher on talk of Mexico tariff delay Crude futures rallied Thursday afternoon on a news report that the US might delay tariffs on Mexico. External: Global Risk Management FUTURES: Oil stable as market eyes fresh pricing cues "Sharp output cuts by OPEC+ have contributed to stronger oil prices as members seek to drain excess capacity," Phillip Futures said. ExxonMobil expands lubricants range for fuels to comply with IMO 2020 rule Mobilgard M420 will be available for supply from key hub ports such as Singapore, Houston and Rotterdam, effective early August. Finland sets out roadmap to carbon neutrality "The potential of smart grids and demand flexibility must be fully exploited," a policy document said.

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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

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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