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May 9, 2019

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PSA grabs Halterm, tops Canadian National-CMA CGM joint bid China's Q1 box exports up 4.9pc to 53.79 million TEU: government Seaspan quarterly profit soars 321pc to US$285.3 million on bill payment Navios takes delivery of a 10,000-TEUer for US$52.5 million MPC Container Ships secures US$40 million credit facility from CIT Group Hamburg Sud's first of three 3,800-TEUers to focus on Mexican reefer President, House, Senate chiefs agree on US$2 trillion highways deal Saudia Cargo resumes freighter flights to Guangzhou and Mumbai Panalpina to buy CargoMaster and Laseair to boost perishables business Volga-Dnepr flies wind farm equipment from Germany to Australia

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MAY 8, 2019
CEVA Logistics signs three-year deal with LUSH in UK & Ireland Feedback sought on logistics & ease of doing business issues to be taken up with Department of Commerce Ship brokers & managers urged to check terms of charterparty agreements Exports to Maldives exempt from domestic restrictions NSIGT hosts deep-draught container vessel Separate dock system suggested at Kolkata Port to efficiently handle growing Bangladesh & coastal cargo Spectrum of the Seas to dock at Mumbai Port on today India's first lady truck driver is Chief Guest at May Day ceremony of Allied ICD Services Mahindra Logistics has a profitable Q4 & fiscal India has high tariffs, market access barriers & a difficult regulatory environment, says US Commerce Secretary WCO seeks to further strengthen Harmonized System

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Haropa - Port of Le Havre in good shape Terminal network gets links to class I railroads Large majorities at the K + N AGM Directorship for Alberto Hernández Shipnext and Boot Upventures to collaborate Stockholm: first step towards shuttle train services EMA counts on shipping for shopping Brian Wu re-elected as Haffa chairman Gearing up for a decarbonised future Kerry Logistics boosts food cold chain offers in China Tool for smoother traffic flows in port of Hamburg Etihad Cargo launches new loyalty programme "Curiosity of the Day" Redspher establishes Rubiwin New end-to-end service from Austria to Scandinavia Marseille Fos names executive and supervisory board leaders Neutral Air Partner welcomes Indian member Better ship recycling gaining ground

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MAY 8, 2019
Adidas opts for air freight - 'a temporary setback' - to avoid supply chain shortfall Cosco may have PIL in its sights after purchasing box factories from Singamas DP World to set entry fee for older trucks collecting boxes at Southampton UK logistics sector slipping down the global competitiveness league NGOs' attack on Ostend and Antwerp airports could lead to cargo woes FM Logistic rides the wave of business into Vietnam with warehouse development CoolRail perishables service could save 12,000 Spain-Netherlands truck trips a year Supply chain radar: Drum rolls for DHL Global Forwarding Supply chain radar: Striving to deliver value, Kerry Logistics is predator rather than prey Supply chain radar: Q1 a reality check for asset-light logistics - bring in the carriers now...

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MAY 8, 2019
Ørsted partners with WindServe to build two CTVs at U.S. shipyards Offshore wind leader Ørsted has partnered with WindServe Marine, LLC, a member of the Staten Island, N.Y. headquartered Reinauer Group, to construct two purpose-built offshore Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). They will transport Committee approves Harbor Maintenance bill by bipartisan voice vote The Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act (H.R. 2440) is among a slate of bipartisan measures approved by voice vote today by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Watco and SCH Services in terminal network JV Watco Companies, LLC, recently entered into a joint venture with SCH Services, LLC, (SCH) to create an inland terminal network in the four rivers area of Illinois-Kentucky capable of handling bulk materials. ABS publishes new Ballast Water Management Advisory ABS has published its 2019 Ballast Water Management Advisory, providing critical advice to owners in advance of the five-year window beginning September 2019, requiring retrofits of BWM systems on existing ships To Desgagnés takes delivery of another LNG dual-fueled tanker Canada's Groupe Desgagnés recently took delivery of the fourth and final ship in a series of custom designed LNG dual-fueled oil/chemical tankers ordered from the Besiktas Shipyard, located in Yalova near Istanbul, Singapore revokes bunker craft operator license Add another to the long list of the many, many things to watch out for when receiving bunkers. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revoked the bunker craft operator VTA technology now standard on TCA turbos for MAN 51/60 engines MAN Energy Solutions reports that VTA (Variable Turbine Area) technology is now standard on TCA turbochargers for its MAN 51/60 engine type. This is the first time that VTA has been approved W&D two-tug Moran contract includes options for eight more Washburn & Doughty (W&D)(, East Boothbay, Me., reports that it has executed a new vessel construction contract with Moran Towing Corporation, of New Canaan, Conn., to build two 86' x 36' ASD-Type

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MAY 8, 2019
Navios Containers inks index-linked charters for two boxships 'Innovative' step adds to company toolbox for dealing with poor market, says Angeliki Frangou Flex LNG finalises application for New York listing The LNG carrier operator will have dual listing in Oslo and New York if the application is approved Sovcomflot finalises funding for LNG newbuilds New-generation Atlanticmax LNG carriers backed by $297m financing facility Venezuelan and Iranian sanctions take toll on crude shipments Average VLCC earnings touched minus $2,385 per day last week, according to the London-based Baltic Exchange, after briefly reaching $3,024... Don't count on bunker culture overhaul pre-2020 Observers say a misalignment of incentives is driving people to cheat on quality or quantity of bunkers traded and this... Speed limits will stifle decarbonisation progress, warns Maersk Old and inefficient ships will remain at sea for longer if speed limits are imposed, company warns Huawei makes inroads in smart ports Chief expert at Haiwei's port development business says digitalisation is an opportunity for ports to achieve organic growth and improve... Vale halts Brucutu mining operations Vale said full-year sales are currently expected at the bottom to middle of the 307m to 332m tonnes range it... MPA revokes Southernpec's bunkering licence for tampering with mass flow meter MPA is separately investigating Southernpec for possible breaches of the terms and conditions of its bunker supplier licence Salvage, a necessity and an afterthought? The salvage industry opens up on what has changed - and what has not - as ships get bigger Singamas sale raises concerns over PIL Asset sale may not be enough to ward off weight of debt obligations, Alphaliner says Eagle Bulk's net profit falls amid lower freight rates Company agrees to sell a 2010-built supramax following two vessel sales in the first quarter Daily Briefing Scrubber lobby sees pendulum swinging their way \| Clipper Bulk sheds jobs amid depressed market \| Barakah Offshore ties up... Precious Shipping remains confident IMO 2020 will create a supply-side dividend but slides to first-quarter loss He also pointed to the relatively low forward order book to current fleet percentage as being a positive factor Maersk's online customs-clearance capability 'threatens forwarders' New platform may prove a threat to freight intermediaries, particularly in the small and medium-sized shipper segment, according to logistics...

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MAY 8, 2019
Climate change already pummeling supply chains US 3PL Transplace plans global expansion Asia-Europe volumes shrug off slowing economy Shippers, truckers wringing out new US capacity India cabotage reform boosting transshipment Softening US truck market resets battle for domestic freight

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MAY 8, 2019
DHT Holdings returns to profit Sven Moxnes Harfjeld-led tanker owner sees higher revenue, beats Wall Street consensus. Genco narrows loss amid improved efficiency New York-listed bulker player 'effectively operated' in face of troubled capesize market, chief executive John Wobensmith says. Matson sees lower profit amid higher costs Hawaii-based boxship owner is 'off to a solid start', chief executive Matt Cox says. DSME moves to protect Arc7 LNG carrier technology DSME has written to all parties involved in the construction of its series of 15 Arc7 LNG carriers, asking them not to reveal details of the technology. The move by the South Korean yard group comes in advance of an expected decision on which shipbuilder will be selected by Novatek as its technology partner for a series of specialised vessels at Russia's Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex. The vessels w Debate at Singapore forum centres on shipping industry disruptions IMO 2020 and the slump in the bulker market are put under the microscope at Singapore shipowners gathering Tianjin Southwest Maritime doubles its money on VLGC Low-profile owner Billion Gentle tipped as buyer of Mitsubishi-built gas carrier First KC-1 LNG carriers primed for redelivery post-repairs Containment system developer has '100% confidence' the soon-to-deliver bunker vessels will be problem free Wan Hai Lines to drop optional newbuildings at Japan Marine United Taiwan-listed Wan Hai Lines is scaling down its spending on new ships. Industry sources said the liner company has elected to not exercise optional vessels it held at Japan Marine United. Last November, Wan Hai signed a newbuilding deal with the Japanese shipyard for up to eight 3,036-teu containerships at $41.4m each, to be delivered in the second half of next year. The contract was for four fi Capesize futures crash as Trump tweets and Vale ruling sway sentiment President Trump and Vale have contributed to a sharp downturn in the capesize futures market. Capesize FFA contracts for May were assessed 15% lower at $9,875 per day on Tuesday, compared to the previous week's assessment on 29 April. June contracts took an 11% hit and were assessed at $11,625 daily, while July contracts were assessed 10% lower at $12,350 per day. Trump threats to raise China Mjolner and MID-SHIP team on products fund Partners since 2017 in crude tankers, New Jersey vessel manager and New York bank launch second vehicle focused on clean-products market ahead of IMO 2020. Varde strikes leaseback deal for Landbridge VLCC US alternative investment firm Varde Partners has acquired a Chinese VLCC in a sale and leaseback deal. The company said it had agreed the purchase of the 308,000-dwt Landbridge Prosperity (built 2016) with Landbridge VLCC International, a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Chinese industrial company Landbridge Group. Trafigura takes Sandong Landbridge VLCC newbuilding on $40m charter Oak Hill, Vard Swine flu in China more scary for dry bulk than Donald Trump's trade war An outbreak of swine flu in China poses a greater immediate threat to the dry cargo market than US president Donald Trump's latest trade-war sabre-rattling, Norden says. African swine flu has been sweeping across South East Asia and is now widespread in China after first being detected last August. At the same time Trump has dented hopes of a truce in his long-running tariff spat with China with Legal eagle Julian Clark exposed rocking in his Crocodile Thong Hill Dickinson head of global marine Julian Clark told TradeWinds about how he looked to music as an alternative career in a candid interview published last week. But that left readers wanting to know more about the musical talents of one of shipping's most successful lawyers. As usual, a Google search came up with all the answers. On Watch has uncovered YouTube footage of Clark strutti Karadeniz to convert Toisa PSV into powership Turkish group Karadeniz has confirmed it is buying a platform supply vessel (PSV) from the fleet of Greece's bankrupt Toisa. Its Karpowership Americas had been linked by brokers to an auction purchase of the 5,300-dwt Toisa Serenade (built 2008) at $750,000. MOL and Karadeniz team up on FSRUs and powerships MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant A previously repor Ex Royal Navy 'Bulldog-class' ship lands new luxury cruise role Singapore-based river cruise specialist Aqua Expeditions is poised to enter the deepsea expedition cruise market after buying a ship that comes with a colourful history. The newly announced acquisition, the 1,140-gt Aqua Blu (built 1968) is currently en route to Singapore where it will be refitted to operate as an expedition ship catering to the luxury end of the market. It will be based permane Anbros Maritime sells supramax, reducing Greek owner's fleet to three vessels Greece's Anbros Maritime reportedly has sold one of its four bulkers. European brokers report that the company's 52,000-dwt Aghia Skepi (built 2002) has gone to a Chinese buyer for $6m, although some claim the price to be as high as $7.2m. The sale of the Sanoyas Shipbuilding-constructed supramax is fuelling questions about future plans of the Greek shipowner, which has not purchased a vessel in Nations jostle for power at the top of the world Russia and China relations thaw but US will not toe the line on climate when cooperation was needed at Arctic summit Sempra Energy prepares to fire up Cameron LNG plant LNG carrier newbuilding lines up for new US Gulf coast liquefaction facility ESL bulker newbuild technical problems "mainly fixed" Finnish owner ESL Shipping has said serious technical faults with its new LNG-fuelled bulkers have been "mainly fixed." The 25,600-dwt Viiki and 23,650-dwt Haaga were delivered last year from Jinling Shipyard in China. But in February ESL said there were "serious technical problems" with their cranes, supplied by Cargotec MacGregor. ESL's new bulkers hit by "serious technical problems" Union f Great Eastern profit surges as rates soar Indian owner Great Eastern has rebounded back into the black for its fourth quarter as tanker rates spiked. The company said net earnings to 31 March were INR 1.48bn ($21.25m) from a loss of INR 4.19bn in 2018. Revenue grew to INR 10.26bn from INR 8.26bn year-on-year. Crude tanker rates jumped to $21,559 per day from $12,486, while bulkers dipped to $10,389 from $11,852. Product carriers and Navios Maritime Holdings sells oldest capesize bulk carrier Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Holdings has sold its oldest capesize bulker, sources say. Navios Maritime Holdings sells veteran bulk carrier Ship demolition markets spark to life in 'productive' April The 171,000-dwt Navios Equator Prosper (built 2000) is leaving the fleet of the New York-listed company. Demolition experts believe the vessel is heading for recycling at a time the flow of Tanker held in North Korean sanctions probe A Russian-owned tanker has been held in South Korea in a probe into alleged illegal transfers of oil to North Korea. The vessel was named as the 2,000-dwt Katrin (built 1987), flagged in Panama, according to the Yonhap news agency. It is docked in Busan. The ship's owner, a Russian national, is denying the allegations. It was inspected twice in joint operations undertaken by South Korea's spy Sovcomflot seals newbuilding financing with new loan Sovcomflot has secured a new $297m loan facility from a consortium of major banks, with which it plans to finance two newbuildings. Sovcomflot strikes $149m loan for LNG carrier Shipowner Sovcomflot seeks to follow Russian state back to investment grade ING Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank have provided the funds, which will go towards pre- and post-deliver Higher costs send Precious into the red Thailand's Precious Shipping has fallen into the red in the first quarter as high costs hurt the bottom line. It logged a net deficit of THB 84.14m ($2.64m), from a profit of THB 107.67m in 2018. Daily operating costs were $4,816 higher than its target of $4,750 and 5% more than last year. Precious boss Hashim calls for wider 'anti-pollution' approach to IMO 2020 sulphur rules This was due to Top Ships seals suezmax return with twin deliveries completing orderbook Chief executive Evangelos Pistiolis discusses how the deliveries mark an important 'milestone' for the owner Evangelos Pistiolis reveals he came close to debut LNG carrier order at Hyundai Greek shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis is open once again to diversify beyond the tanker markets despite passing up a chance - for now - to enter the LNG sector, which attracted a host of his compatriots last year. Pistiolis is best known in the industry as chief executive of Nasdaq-listed crude and product tanker owner Top Ships. He has also been involved in other markets, with Top Ships owning bu Risk chief Julie Galbo leaving Nordea Shipping bank Nordea's head of group business risk management is leaving the lender. Julie Galbo, also a member of the executive management team, will depart at the end of this month. Her role in the executive team ends immediately, however. Galbo joined in 2014 in asset management, before leading the merging of the four Nordea banks in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. She had an instrumen Wallenius Wilhelmsen tops forecasts in seasonally weak first quarter Cost cuts and improved operations have driven car carrier giant Wallenius Wilhelmsen to a strong than expected first quarter performance. It marked a strong start to the year for the Oslo-listed company in what is historically a seasonally weak period of the market. Chile hands out final ruling in car carrier collusion case Soft car sales data dents Danske Bank forecasts for Wallenius Wilhelm Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax to Greek owner to extend renewal effort Eagle Bulk Shipping has confirmed the latest step in its fleet renewal programme with the sale of its last Diamond 53 supramax. Eagle Bulk Shipping set to sell supramax in latest fleet renewal move Eagle Bulk soars, Star Bulk plummets in Wells ratings Eagle Bulk stays in the black Nasdaq-listed Eagle was reported to be closing on the disposal of the 53,360-dwt Thrasher (built 2010) in late A Action needed as bell tolls for Lloyd's old-school City culture Lloyd's reforms of its business and culture is a struggle to drag one of the last bastions of traditional City culture into the 21st century John Neal's digital revolution at Lloyd's raises questions for marine lines Stage two of reforms at the 331-year-old trading floor could radically change the way in which marine business is done Next generation takes over at Erik Thun A new generation is taking over the reins at family-owned Swedish tanker company Erik Thun Group. Johan Kallsson has been appointed as managing director after his uncle Anders Kallsson decided to step down. Johan is the son of the late Jan Kallsson, a brother of Anders. Thun charters new eco-tanker to Preem Furetank orders tanker as it ships one out "with mixed feelings" He will run the compa Navios Containers refinances as profit dwindles Nasdaq-listed Navios Maritime Containers has refinanced existing debt as it revealed shrinking profit for the first quarter. The owner has borrowed $30.2m in order to pay off an outstanding balance of $22.9m. The facility is repayable in 18 equal consecutive quarterly instalments of $0.7m each, with a $17.5m balloon payment on the last repayment date in July 2023. Jefferies: Navios Partners und Odfjell confirms fleet exits as market improves Norwegian chemical tanker owner Odfjell has confirmed it sold or redelivered four vessels in the first quarter as markets improved. The company said it also renegotiated several time charter agreements at more favourable terms, as well as refusing to extend charters in a historically low rate environment at the end of 2018. Odfjell and Chembulk chemical tankers head to Asia amid strong buying in New Uni-Tankers CEO Per Ekmann increases focus on time charters New Uni-Tankers CEO Per Ekmann has revealed the company's blueprint for the future as it tightens up its fleet acquisition process. The Danish product tanker company has been refinanced and is now back under the 100% control of tycoon Torben Ostergaard-Nielsen' USTC group, after Danske Bank exited as co-owner. Ostergaard-Nielsen takes back sole control of Uni-Tankers Ekmann told TradeWinds: "We Swiber judicial managers call on creditors to back Seaspan deal Restructuring likely to result in better recovery versus liquidation scenario, says KPMG. Fredriksen's Flex LNG inches towards US listing Norwegian shipping titan moves closer to having five companies on New York Stock Exchange. US claims 'erosion of commitments by China' in trade talks More evidence emerges that trade tensions are re-intensifying, says Deutsche Bank analyst.

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MAY 8, 2019
USTR says China tariff increase to take effect Friday The agency on Wednesday officially announced that tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods will increase to 25 percent on Friday. A close-up of the Asia-to-South America trade Container trade from Asia to ECSA has dwindled over the years amid growth on the Asia-to-WCSA trade, but the outlook for both appears positive now that Brazil, South America's largest economy, is climbing out of a recession and China is boosting its ties across South America. Panama Canal plans another draft restriction Effective May 28 the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the canal's Neopanamax locks will be 43 feet, down from 50 feet at the beginning of the year. Yantian Express to offload containers in Halifax Some shippers have not yet posted general average and salvage security. Lawmaker: Improve USMCA before consideration House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer said consideration of the bill could slip into the next Congress and presidential term. Harbor fund utilization bill passes House committee The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee favorably reported the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act with one lawmaker voicing opposition. British Columbia ILWU locals vote on strike authorization Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been negotiating with employers for 17 months to replace the contract that expired on March 31, 2018. Executive Moves: Greenhouse gas emissions to robotics Manufacturers call for reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank Global Ship Lease more than doubles Q1 net income Nason sworn in as FHWA administrator

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MAY 8, 2019
Italy joins calls for Mediterranean ECA zone for bunker fuel Italy has joined calls for the creation an emission control area in the Mediterranean FEATURE: Global debate on open-loop scrubbers adds to uncertainty ahead of IMO 2020 Many believe scrubbers will split the shipping time-charter market into two tiers. Singapore's MPA revokes Southernpec's bunker craft operator license The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said Wednesday it has revoked the bunker craft operator license of Southernpec (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Full bunkering operations resume at Malta after poor weather Bunkering operations at Malta have restarted following poor weather and are back to normal Thailand's Precious Shipping starts bunker tank cleaning ahead of IMO 2020 "LSFO will be the only fuel, other than MGO on our ships," PSL CEO Khalid Hashim said. REFINERY NEWS UPDATE: Flaring reported as Valero attempts Benicia restart "The Valero Benicia refinery has commenced the startup process, which is a multi-day sequenced event," a Valero spokesperson said. Colombia's Ecopetrol sees rise in imports, exports of oil products in Q1 The hike in exports goes hand in hand with higher production at Ecopetrol's 165,000 b/d Cartagena refinery.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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