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March 8, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd united on rejecting 'all-in contracts'
  • Five weeks to unload damaged Yantian Express cargo: ONE
  • Port of Virginia readies for more refrigerated fruit imports
  • Transport Intelligence reports slowing growth in e-commerce
  • CEVA Logistics to manage new distribution hub for IKEA in New York
  • Mastio & Company benchmarking study gives UPS top loyalty marks
  • Ship Repair & Supply Summit focus of sulphur cap April 4-5 in Las Palmas
  • Global air cargo slumps in Jan but perishables, pharma, hi-tech are strong
  • Emirates boosts cargo capacity to Kabul with new navigation technology
  • First Boeing 737 freighter joins Ethiopian Cargo's fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • "2019 is a year for dry cargo owners to prepare their vessels for landmark changes in shipping"
  • BCBA organises training-cum-refresher course for candidates appearing for CBLR exam
  • Global tank container fleet up to 604,700 units
  • MOL Tank Asia honoured by Chevron
  • Gujarat Maritime University announces launch of its academic activities
  • Paradip Port again achieves the 100 mt throughput mark
  • CMA CGM Group introduces its first double-stack dedicated block train offering priority connection from Mundra to National Capital Region
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2019 to bring the fraternity together in Kolkata on March 15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Panalpina signals its strengths
  • Reax orders 20 LNG trucks at one go
  • Three new logistics parks by 2020
  • Weak start for airfreight
  • New truck to carry liquids and general cargo
  • Elvir Dzanic takes over port in his hometown
  • CCS introduces new module to cater for Brexit
  • Continental Cargo Carriers relocates UK team
  • Double anniversary
  • Ghent links up southern Europe with Scandinavia
  • MSC extends switch to Liverpool
  • Cargolux opposed to new wildlife trafficking trend
  • Swiss Post suffering
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New No. 1 for Post & Paket Deutschland
  • Hugo Trumpy new agent of major player in Italy
  • Five years after MH370 went missing
  • Swiss carrier to operate rail services in Belgium

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • Fury at carrier demurrage and detention fees - 'profiting from port congestion'
  • Walmart online volume forecaster brings 10% improvement in on-time delivery
  • Air freight the star performer for DP-DHL in 'a challenging year'
  • Logistics team unveils first global blockchain standard for transport sector
  • Bangladesh authorities find 19 areas of corruption in aviation
  • Disorderly Brexit could cost £6.7bn a year
  • Air freight makes weak start to 2019
  • Cost hampers IoT monitoring in perishables supply chains, despite airline efforts
  • Supply chain radar: Tim Scharwath leads the show at DP-DHL - please do not kick the IPO can down the road forever

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • Metal Shark gets $20.6 million Navy award
    Shipbuilder Metal Shark, Jeanerette, La., has been awarded a $20,628,477 delivery order under a previously awarded Navy contract for twelve 40-foot patrol boats, complete with basic boat equipment, shipping, long term preservation,
  • Alaska's newest pilot boat features Humphree stabilization
    The Southwest Alaska Pilots Association's newest pilot boat, Emerald Island, features a vessel stabilization system supplied by Humphree USA, giving a smooth comfortable ride to pilots and crew in all sea conditions.
  • Malta OPV will have Rolls-Royce propulsion package
    Italian shipbuilder Cantiere Navale Vittoria has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply of a marine propulsion package for a new Offshore Patrol Vessel under construction for the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM).
  • ABS publishes guidance on Remote Inspection Technologies
    ABS has published Guidance Notes on the Use of Remote Inspection Technologies. They cover pilot-operated Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ("drones" to most of us), Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles and Robotic Crawlers. Use of
  • AWO officials testify on state of U.S. maritime industry
    The American Waterways Operators testified yesterday before two congressional committees on the state of the American maritime industry. Tom Allegretti, President & CEO, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
  • Upgraded Wärtsilä waterjets: More thrust, less noise
    Wärtsilä has upgraded its LJX series of modular waterjets to deliver greater efficiency with low levels of cavitation and underwater noise and has redesignated the product lines as WXJ series. A new
  • Carnival releases scientific study of scrubber wash-water quality
    As an increasing number of jurisdictions put restrictions on discharges from exhaust gas scrubbers, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has released the results of an independent, two-year scientific scrubber

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • Elba Island LNG plant moves closer to production
    Originally built to import LNG, Elba Island will host a 2.5m tonne per annum liquefaction plant and export terminal when...
  • V.Group names Alison Henriksen chief financial officer with immediate effect
    Henriksen replaces Rod Day, who served as the shipmanagement firm's interim chief financial officer since since August 2017
  • 'Broken' banking system leaves gap for new ship finance crowd
    Non-banks can act counter-cyclically and focus on market segments nearer their bottom than peak
  • OSM Maritime chief looks to boost female workforce
    Bjørn Tore Larsen says ensuring there is a greater female presence at sea is a key issue for maritime
  • Inmarsat eyes growth in VSAT services
    The technology giant sees maritime revenues slip but VSAT business grow in 2018
  • Swedish Club rules out additional premiums for Pakistan calls
    'There are quite a number of areas in the world where we like to know when members go there, but...
  • ICTSI reports double-digit rise in profit
    ICTSI's container volumes jump 6% year on year to 9.7m teu, as new carrier services and the ramp-up of new...
  • Songa Container to fit fleet with scrubbers
    The feedership specialist will install the abatement technology across its whole fleet by the first quarter of 2020
  • Clean Shipping Alliance boosts membership
    Norwegian/Swedish shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the latest company to join the group, which now has 35 members
  • Liner carriers warned of cheap Chinese leasing funds
    Yang argues that the leverage ratio and cost of funding that carriers request from leasing firms exceed the level that...
  • Anglo-Eastern looks west to expand
    Executive chairman Peter Cremers sees more significant developments in Europe and suggests options there should not be ignored
  • Daily Briefing
    FFA trading giant slams Baltic's IMO 2020 plan | China leasing giants linked to CMA CGM megaship orders | Maersk...
  • Viewpoint: Facing green consequences
    The perfect storm of environmental red tape engulfing the shipping industry looks likely to prove the maxim that the road...
  • US trade policy turns its sights on India
    The US looks set to terminate India's preferential trade treatment under its GSP, which aims to provide zero duty and...
  • K Line warns of wider losses linked to ONE charters
    Dry bulk segment will focus on capesizes going forward, while new businesses such as LNG bunkering will be developed
  • Los Angeles appoints Diane Middleton as port commissioner
    Ms Middleton has her own practice in San Pedro, California, representing injured longshoremen and shipyard workers, including many victims of...
  • Niche markets offer hope for smaller carriers
    Smaller carriers need to find a niche service to offer if they are to survive in the post-consolidation world
  • Chemical tanker earnings to take hit from IMO 2020
    Added costs from the new regulations could reach as much as $1,800 per day, according to chemical tanker specialist Hugo...
  • UPS Freight Forwarding extends reach of its global brand
    International Containers Ports and Logistics

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • LA-LB congestion reveals deeper supply chain issues
  • Clear contracting could prevent detention-demurrage disputes
  • 3PLs: Adversarial posture in trucking helps no one
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Low-sulfur BAF simple, transparent
  • Maersk CEO charts course toward integrated offering

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • Michael Chalos joins Chalos & Co
    There's another Chalos at Chalos & Co. The prominent Long Island-based firm announced this week that Michael Chalos, father of the firm's prinicipal George Chalos and 40-year maritime law veteran, has joined of cousel. "I keep telling him, I'm the 'Chalos' and he's the 'and company','" George Chalos joked Thursday. "I'm really happy to have the opportunity to work with my dad again." Chalos: IM
  • Cosco leasing unit to borrow $149m from China Minmetals
    Cosco Shipping Leasing continues to replenish liquidity while enhancing its cooperation with other Chinese state-run entities.
  • Deflation of dry bulk balloon fails to dent Pacific Basin Shipping's growth ambitions
    Chief executive Mats Berglund is sticking to clear S&P targets, with bulk fundamentals and Chinese stimulus set to defeat short-term noise
  • Berglund sticks to scrubber sceptic stance despite supramax tests
    Pacific Basin Shipping chief executive Mats Berglund remains a sceptic of scrubbers despite the company exploring the use of the equipment on some ships to help meet IMO 2020 rules. Scrubbers, digital and Twitter dominate GMF day one While the Hong Kong-listed owner has ruled out the kit on its handysize fleet, it is exploring the installation of scrubbers on an unspecified number of supramaxes.
  • Yangzijiang to build four MR tankers for shipowning arm
    In-house deal is part of strategy to boost Chinese group's presence in tankers
  • Decision on Pappadakis Supreme Court case delayed
    The Pappadakis family company looking for redress after their bulker was "unreasonably" held by the Coast Guard for six months is going to have to wait a little longer to hear whether the US Supreme Court will hear their case. Last week, the government exercised its right for a month-long extension to respond to Kassian Marine affiliate Angelex's appeal. The extension means a decision will not be
  • Long-standing IPO candidate V.Group hires new chief financial officer
    Shipmanagement giant and long-standing IPO candidate V.Group has hired a new chief financial officer. Meet the new boss: Ian El-Mokadem shares his vision for V.Group V.Group reveals German ambitions after Norddeutsche Reederei deal Alison Henriksen has been recruited from catering heavyweight Compass Group and will also sit on the board alongside chief executive Ian El-Mokadem and chairman John
  • Chinese lessors are not about to go away, but they are starting to slow down
    After a breakneck decade of transforming ship finance, the big leasing houses are pausing for breath
  • JSW turns to Wuhu for six ships in mini-bulker spree
    Indian group is already signed up for 18 of planned 32 newbuildings this year
  • Berge Bulk nets strong price in ore carrier scrap sale
    James Marshall's Berge Bulk is banking a strong price from the demolition sale of one of its elderly ore carriers, market sources say. TradeWinds reported last month the Berge Denali (built 1992) was set to head for the scrap heap. John Angelicoussis sheds ageing capesize bulker Fredriksen heads the field on newcastlemax bulker projects Now, it is understood the vessel is set for recycling in
  • South Korea to encourage liner mergers
    South Korea has unveiled a big new programme of subsidies for 2019 designed to boost the domestic shipping industry. Among the measures are help for owners to order 60 more vessels, cash to open new routes and a stated aim to reduce the country's eight major boxship lines to six. Maeil Business cited the ministry of oceans and fisheries as saying its policy is to order the new vessels through st
  • NewLead litigation ends as plot thickens for its chief executive
    Final ruling against Greek shipowner comes as more legal action expected to heat up
  • Captain and crew jailed in South Korea
    A South Korean court has handed down jail sentences to five Russian seafarers and an owner for trying to leave port without permission. The 5,000-dwt cargoship Palladiy (built 1984) hit the headlines last year when four crew were arrested for allegedly "resisting authorities." Fourth tanker crewman arrested in Korea The Sputnik news agency cited Russia's Korean consul Roman Bykov as saying the
  • Wide-beam boxships exploit their niche - for time being
    Rates for classic panamax boxships have fallen to half what their modern wide-beam rivals are earning
  • Bergeron exit fuels speculation of rift at Liberian registry
    Scott Bergeron's sudden and immediate departure from his post at the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) caught many in the industry by surprise. LISCR, the company that runs the Liberian registry, confirmed the departure of its long-time chief executive this week after TradeWinds was the first to report on talk of his exit. Liberian Ship Registry confirms Bergeron's departu
  • Herbjorn Hansson fires back in fight with former finance chief
    A fight between Herbjorn Hansson and the former chief financial officer of Nordic American Tankers appears to be escalating. Landmarks and cookies explain why scrubbers don't cut it for Herbjorn Hansson The New York-listed tanker owner has now fired back with a lawsuit against Turid Moe Sorensen, alleging that she was disloyal and created losses for the company when she set up rival outfit Faerd
  • Mermaid Maritime denies DSV disposal
    Thailand's Mermaid Maritime has denied it has sold an elderly diving support vessel (DSV). The company was responding to a media report claiming the 91-loa Mermaid Commander (built 1987) had gone to an unnamed buyer. Mermaid said: "While the company has received interest from potential third parties in the vessel, such interests remain inconclusive and subject to further evaluation and approval
  • Seabury Maritime reveals IMO 2020 cost calculations
    US shipping advisor Seabury Maritime has called for cooperation and transparency between owners and shippers to mitigate the effects of the IMO 2020 transition. It has produced a white paper with US shippers group Gemini that aims to promote "open dialogue between carriers and shippers by providing insight and a general understanding around metrics used behind bunker calculations," according to S
  • George Economou: 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' to cram sulphur limits on shipping
    Greek shipowner George Economou writes an open letter taking swipe at regulators for bungling the introduction of the low-sulphur cap
  • Economou to invest $350m in exhaust gas scrubbers
    George Economou is installing exhaust gas cleaning systems on almost his entire fleet, in what amounts to an overall $350m investment in the technology. His shipping group decided about nine months ago to place the scrubbers in all but two of its vessels, the owner revealed in an opinion piece published in TradeWinds this week. Scrubber debacle proves that going it alone is not the answer "This
  • Furetank takes on DSD and OH Meling tankers
    Sweden's Furetank Chartering has added two more tankers to its commercial management operation. OH Meling and DSD's 16,600-dwt Stavfjord and Stav Viking (both built 2009) will be delivered in March. The Gothia Tanker Alliance member said the ice-class 1A ships will trade together with its intermediate vessels. All technical, crewing and quality and vetting management will remain with OSM Ship M
  • Alafouzos sees rising tide for crude tanker asset values and rates with 2020 in sight
    Okeanis Eco Tankers executives discuss expectations for market and share latest thoughts on scrubbers.
  • Fredly's Hunter Group expected to pass on optional VLCCs
    Arne Fredly's Hunter Group is unlikely to exercise options for three VLCC newbuildings at DSME, it is believed. Fredly sets target for Hunter VLCC pool play with Hartree HHI workers halt wage vote after DSME merger mooted The Group holds an order for eight scrubber-fitted VLCCs at the yard that are costing from $85.2m. However, a decision on the more expensive optional tankers has been del
  • Irish Ferries goes to court over compensation ruling
    Irish Ferries lawyers have appeared in Ireland's high court to fight a passenger compensation order arising from a delayed vessel delivery. The owner had to cancel sailings last year because the 50,000-gt WB Yeats (built 2018) was late from Germany's Flensburger yard. It is challenging a January decision by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that it breached EU regulations concerning the rig
  • Fredriksen moves bulkers from private firm to Golden Ocean in 'bombed out' market
    Golden Ocean Group is adding 10 vessels to its operated bulker fleet. The owner, which is part of John Fredriksen's stable of companies, will take on commercial management of newcastlemax newbuildings from the shipping tycoon's private vehicle, Seatankers. "We cannot have these ships competing with Golden Ocean," Fredriksen told TradeWinds in an exclusive interview. Golden Ocean chief executiv
  • Containerships expects better after loss
    Finland's Containerships is forecasting an improvement in its results this year after slipping to a loss in 2018. The CMA CGM-owned short-sea operator said the net deficit last year was EUR 0.6m ($0.7m), compared to a profit of EUR 0.1m in 2017. EBITDA was down at EUR 13.3m from EUR 15.2m, due to increased bunker costs as oil prices rose. It booked write-offs for intangible assets of EUR 2.3m,
  • HHI Green Energy plots IPO
    A Hyundai Heavy Industries renewable energy affiliate is plotting an IPO. IFR Asia cited sources familiar with the matter as saying Hyundai Heavy Industries Green Energy has been in talks with banks about a $200m float. The company was founded in 2011 and provides solar energy.
  • MarAd: LNG growth could be a boon for US shipbuilders
    US Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby sees the growth in LNG as an opportunity for US shipyards. Testifying before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Wednesday, Buzby blamed the struggles of domestic shipbuilders on subsidized foreign competition. But LNG, he said, could be a means for a turnaround. "The global LNG market ... is anticipated to expand over the next 20 years a
  • PDVSA declares maritime emergency
    Venezuelan oil company PDVSA has declared a "maritime emergency" after a German shipmanager decided to remove crews from some of its tanker fleet. Reuters cited a PDVSA document and other sources as saying Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has returned 10 ships to the company because of unpaid fees. It has previously been reported that crews were being removed from the 158,000-dwt suezmax Ri
  • DNB Bank vows to boost volume of shipping loans with scrapping standard provisions
    DNB has ramped up its focus on ship demolition standards with 85% of its loans to the industry last year including special requirements for minimum scrapping standards. The figure was released in the bank's annual report which stressed an ambition to further increase the number of loans with such clauses. DNB: provisions are owner-specific not trend-based DNB endorsed the Responsible Ship Recyc
  • Caterpillar auctioning arrested tanker
    A Gibraltar-flagged tanker will be auctioned in Trinidad next month at the request of its mortgagee, Caterpillar Financial Services. The admiralty marshal of Trinidad & Tobago has ordered the sale of the 9,100-dwt Olesya (built 2009), which is listed as owned by Jop Shipping. The vessel has been arrested in Trinidad since January 2018 or earlier for repairs to the main engine gearbox, which will
  • Bjorn Tore Larsen says female seafarers central to guide shipping forward
    Bjorn Tore Larsen has placed gender equality at the top of the agenda after taking back the chief executive's chair at OSM Maritime. Founder Larsen replaced Geir Sekkesaeter in post last week with the change explained by the former Wilhelmsen and Teekay man wanting a more hands on role. Owner Bjorn Tore Larsen back as CEO of OSM Female faces forge path for tomorrow's leaders Larsen said in a s
  • Songa Container turns to scrubbers for full fleet
    Arne Blystad-led Songa Container has decided to install scrubbers across its 15-ship fleet. The shipowner claims it is one of the few tonnage providers in the container feeder segment able to offer liner operators vessels equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems. NRP buys Hammonia from Peter Dohle and Ernst Russ "Due to the very low penetration of scrubber-fitted container vessels in the fee
  • Oslo broker Winmar begins to wind down operations
    China-focused newbuilding broking firm Winmar is set to wind down, TradeWinds understands. The Oslo-based firm has been scaling down its activities since owner Even Winje was hired by shipbroker Galbraith's to work at its offices in the Norwegian capital. Winmar has conducted as many as 40 newbuilding deals for shipowner John Fredriksen. Winje will continue to deal with Fredriksen as a partner
  • Rosneft ponders LNG bunker vessel for dual-fuelled tankers
    Russian energy company Rosneft is considering building an LNG bunker vessel (LNGBV) as it expands its gas business. Giving the company's first presentation on gas at London's IP Week, Rosneft commerce and logistics vice president Otabek Karimov flashed a slide showing a 6,500-cbm ship. Sovcomflot inks Rosneft newbuilding supervision pact The specifications listed showed the vessel would be capa
  • More owners join scrubber pressure group CSA
    Scrubber advocacy group Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA 2020) has added more big names to its membership. It now has 35 companies on its list, including latest sign-up Wallenius Wilhelmsen. CSA's members now own nearly 2,500 ships, with other recent joiners including German shipmanager Hammonia Reederei, which is being bought by Norway's NRP, US tanker owner International Seaways, Greek company Cha
  • K Line to tear up charters worth $448m
    Japanese owner K Line has revealed plans to slash its chartered fleet to boost earnings as losses are forecast to approach $900m this year. The "structural business reforms" include the cancellation of "uneconomical" charters for boxships and small and medium-sized bulkers worth JPY 50bn ($447.5m). It also wants to reduce market exposure and will examine 25 of its fleet-types in the 12 months to
  • Bharat Sheth: shipping unwanted in India
    Great Eastern boss Bharat Sheth has come out strongly against new Indian rules giving domestically built vessels priority for state cargo business. He told Hindu Business Line that the right of first refusal (RoFR) policy is of no benefit to owners or shipyards because it is a retrospective measure. The managing director said: "This...has come straight out of the blue. Great Eastern Shipping bu
  • Capesize owners facing prospect of idling of ships
    But other industry experts suggest that the market has bottomed out and is set for a rebound.
  • Jan De Nul completes salvage of Norwegian frigate
    Belgian company says it developed a "revolutionary lift method" especially for the project.
  • Sembcorp Marine looks to raise cash with Borr Drilling move
    Move prompted by concern over Singapore offshore shipyard group's high gearing.
  • Grieg may have got $1.6m less for green recycling
    Grieg Star of Norway is believed to be getting a 76% lower price by scrapping an open-hatch bulker in Turkey instead of the Indian subcontinent. Grieg said last month it was selling the 43,700-dwt Star Gran (built 1986) as the first vessel to be demolished in Europe under the European Union's Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR). NGO Shipbreaking Platform highlights beaching death toll The ship, whi
  • Nisshin bolsters handysize fleet at Jiangmen Nanyang
    Japanese owner emerges with at least 12 vessels under construction in China

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • Container shipping has good opportunities, says analyst
    Lars Jensen says while individual carriers and freight forwarders may be under threat, the industry is not.
  • "K" Line increases loss estimate for 2018-19 fiscal year
    Company plans to improve profits by canceling uneconomical charters and "reducing market-exposed fleets."
  • Tech Connections: Cut ties to paper bills of lading
    An e-bill of lading service using proven scalable technology can have easy ROI based on prime service revenue, faster delivery, time savings, removal of fraud risk and heightened security.
  • AD/CVD cases filed on cabinets from China
  • Tank container fleet grows by 10.8 percent
  • ALAN offers logistics relief to Southeast storm victims
  • Apollo Global to acquire Direct ChassisLink

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2019
  • US inching towards secondary sanctions on Venezuelan crude, product flows: sources
    Abrams said the US is readying more sanctions on financial institutions, including banks that facilitate crude and refined product trading with PDVSA, as well as additional sanctions and visa revocations of individuals connected to the Maduro regime.
  • Novorossiisk bunker operations resume as weather eases: sources
    Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have resumed following a period of bad weather.
  • OPEC Feb crude output falls 60,000 b/d to 30.80 mil b/d: Platts survey
    Saudi Arabia's continued output discipline and Venezuela's struggles under US sanctions led OPEC's crude oil production in February modestly lower to 30.80 million b/d, an S&P Global Platts survey of industry officials, analysts and shipping data found.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil finishes higher as market eyes tightening supply outlook
    Continued OPEC cuts and a downturn in US rig counts contributed to a tightening supply outlook and drove crude higher Thursday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Lower arb volumes, turnarounds lend support to Q2 Asian naphtha complex
    "Refinery turnarounds in the second quarter this year are expected to be 13% heavier than the same period last year," an analyst said.
  • US sanctions on Venezuela creating strong pull for HSSR from Europe to USGC
    An increase in Urals differentials would typically boost the feedstocks market, particularly high sulfur feedstocks such as HSSR.
  • Med-Japan LR1 tanker rates hit 22-week low on low demand, Black Sea delays
    "The naphtha arbitrage opportunity is also shut," an LR tanker shipbroker said.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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