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April 10, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore needs to rethink its shipping strategy: government minister
  • Trend to upscale box ship capacity is not losing its appeal soon: Cosco
  • Maersk builds on transportation logistics and unwinds its energy business
  • Dachser's global 2018 net revenue up 6pc to US$6.6b
  • OOIL, Cosco, JD Logistics form online logistics platform joint venture
  • Latin America ports experience 7.7pc rise in cargo volume in 2018 to 53m TEU
  • ICTSI Manila buys four RTGs from Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
  • Qantas Freight to upgrade fleet leasing two B747-8Fs from Atlas Air
  • AirBridgeCargo launches 'abc premium' service for urgent shipments
  • Mexican auto part exporters turn to air cargo to avoid border gridlock

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • AMTOI's workshop on family business highlights key topics
  • CMA CGM Group receives International Maritime Centre (Corporate) Award in Singapore
  • Freight sector given more guidance on trade in endangered species in event of no-deal Brexit
  • IRClass continues to grow its operations in Asia Pacific
  • Simple checks seen defeating shipping industry fraudsters
  • DGTR extends anti-dumping duty on select four-wheeler aluminium alloy wheels
  • Electronic information exchange under IMO convention now mandatory at ports
  • JN Port routes more than half of its container traffic through DPD in March
  • Maersk Trade Finance plans outlay of $ 200 m for India's SMEs

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK: Maritime Intermodal officially launched
  • Field trial for digital freight documents
  • Cargo-partner creates "quick transport order" option
  • Arpin Group promotes Lemme to IT SVP
  • NWSA gets green light for terminal 5 project
  • Southwest Cargo reveals refreshed product offering
  • Australia: award of big iron ore rail haulage contract
  • DHL Supply Chain builds cargo hub in South Carolina
  • NAS lands in west and southeast Africa
  • Trailer maker picks operations boss
  • WEC Lines linking Liverpool to Portugal
  • New north-south axis over the Brenner Pass
  • Kerry Logistics signs MOU with Sitthi Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bertrand Schmoll joins Tiaca board
  • Port of Gothenburg launches bunkering app
  • Etihad Cargo renews agreement with RFS provider

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • Taxpayer-funded additional ferries for 'no-deal' Brexit already running
  • NAR: Japan Post privatisation heads to finale with up to $12bn share sale
  • Saudia Cargo set to realign its marketing and sales to join SkyTeam Cargo
  • Carriers making heavy weather of punctuality - but it's not all their fault
  • Trump's tariff threat hits European economies at a bad time
  • IMF cuts 2019 growth outlook again, with risks 'skewed to the downside'
  • Supply chain radar: Flexport targets $1bn in sales this year - and the joke is on who, exactly?
  • Panalpina veteran Neil Dursley new chief commercial officer at Chapman Freeborn
  • Port of Dover Cargo appoints Nik Scott-Gray as general manager
  • Supply chain radar: XPO's shrinking share count is doing the trick
  • Supply chain radar: 'Ceva 2022' - just a mean, lean money-making machine?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • GAO: Navy's estimate of Columbia Class cost "not realistic"
    A GAO (U.S. Government Accountability Office) report says that Navy's cost estimate to construct 12 Columbia class submarines-$115 billion-is not realistic because it is based on several overly optimistic assumptions, such as
  • Chinese yard plans to build 270,000 cu.m LNG carrier
    China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard is planning to build a 270,000 cu.m LNG carrier - the largest ever ship of this type, reports classification society DNV GL. DNV GL signed a joint development project
  • ABB to supply solutions for second Lindblad icegoing cruise ship
    ABB is to supply power, automation, propulsion and digital systems for the second icegoing cruise ship to be built for Lindblad Expeditions by Ulstein (see earlier story). ABB will deliver a full
  • Harvey Gulf to retrofit LNG-fueled PSVs to battery-hybrid
    The first LNG fueled platform supply vessel in the America's will soon be even more efficient and environmentally friendly. Harvey Gulf International is to retrofit its Harvey Energy with an energy storage
  • Interlake orders newbuild Great Lakes bulker
    under an agreement recently signed with the Interlake Steamship Company, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is to construct the first U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built in more than 35 years The
  • Keppel Singmarine to develop autonomous tug
    Keppel Offshore & Marine subsidiary Keppel Singmarine has begun the development of an autonomous tug that is expected to be one of Singapore's first autonomous vessels when the project is completed in
  • Wärtsilä launches hi-res K-band radar
    Wärtsilä has launched its RS24 high resolution radar, the world's first commercially available K-band maritime radar. By detecting far smaller objects and at a much higher radar resolution than conventional S or

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • Digitalisation will create greater uncertainty for shipping
    Digitalisation will bring transparency to entirely new levels and the industry needs to adapt to this new reality, because it...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Singapore Maritime Week
    If you're not already signed up to attend our Smart Ports Forum, you might just about be able to secure a...
  • Shipping is struggling to attract digital talent
    Maritime companies get a fraction of the digital talent pie compared with other sectors and costly recruitment is compounded by...
  • Greater sanctions due diligence urged after US labels Iran troops as terrorists
    'It is not possible to go to the Iranian equivalent of Companies House and check shareholdings. And even if you...
  • Shell tweaks lubes to make way for low-sulphur transition
    Shell plans to roll out new product first in Singapore from June 1, followed by other key ports
  • Scorpio offshore strategy paying off
    Scorpio and Nordic American Offshore chief Emanuele Lauro believes fortunes will turn in the offshore sector
  • US box imports begin rising again
    High-spending US consumers behind a rise in imports in March
  • Betting on the unknown
    Scrubbers will only win the day if the spread between low- and high-sulphur fuels remains high
  • Reported piracy and sea robbery lowest in Asia since 2007
    No crew abductions reported during the first quarter in Asia but anti-piracy body maintains its advisory to avoid high-risk areas...
  • Capesizes scrape off the bottom
    Market participants anticipate a recovery in the second half of the year
  • Maersk Product Tankers makes headway in challenging market
    The past year was financially challenging for Maersk Product Tankers, with the lowest spot market rates for a decade. Even...
  • Swedish Club in the red after poor investment returns
    The free fall in equity markets in December last year led to the booking of a negative investment return of...
  • Plane sailing
    Most conferences are a combination of speakers and networking. If the speakers can be heard online, where does that leave...
  • Singapore to develop digital technologies to manage vessel traffic
    The VTMS will use smart algorithms to predict high traffic areas and avoid potential collision situations
  • ONE opts for scrubbers but keeps faith in compliant fuels
    ONE's move comes as boxships' take-up of scrubbers accelerates
  • Daily Briefing
    Libyan crude exports hit buffers | Financiers in shipping 'limbo' | Gulf of Guinea dominates piracy count | US renews Venezuelan...
  • Singapore lines up quintet of autonomous ship projects
    MPA is co-funding five projects anchored by Singapore's leading maritime names and classification societies that will advance the port nation's ambition...
  • Singapore launches developer space for maritime innovations
    Dubbed the Maritime Innovation Lab, the new facility serves as a co-creation platform for maritime innovations
  • Maersk backs SME trade platform
    Backed by Maersk Growth, the IncoDocs platform offers a library of trade document templates with smart auto-fill, copy and compliance...
  • Keppel launches remote tug project as Singapore vies for autonomous shipping leadership
    The project, co-funded by a $2m grant from MPA, involves retrofitting a tugboat that will be delivered in the fourth quarter...
  • Indian Register seeks Asia Pacific growth via Malaysia and Thailand
    Additionally, IRClass has secured newbuilding projects in China, Japan, Korea and Malaysia
  • Singapore launches one-stop maritime data repository
    New centralised data platform provides real-time access to ship-related data such as vessel information, vessel arrival and departure time and...
  • Singapore must adapt to survive, argues trade minister
    Opening Singapore Maritime Lecture sets out robust defence of city-state's maritime hub status, but minister argues trade should not be...
  • Maersk Product Tankers' new strategy challenges shipping to seek higher standards
    The chief executive officer of Maersk Product Tankers, Christian Ingerslev, wants to disrupt the industry through digitalisation that will enable...
  • CMA CGM Libra ruling raises bar on seaworthiness, WFW argues
    'Shipowners will have to ensure that, through agents and servants, due diligence is exercised to produce a non-defective passage plan...
  • Brazil auctions off six more terminals
    Privatisation push has seen 10 terminals auctioned off in the past month, with another three expected before May
  • Keppel launches remote tug project as Singapore vies for autonomous shipping leadership
    The project, co-funded by a $2m grant from MPA, involves retrofitting a tugboat that will be delivered in the fourth quarter...
  • Indian Register seeks Asia Pacific growth via Malaysia and Thailand
    Additionally, IRClass has secured newbuilding projects in China, Japan, Korea and Malaysia
  • Singapore launches one-stop maritime data repository
    New centralised data platform provides real-time access to ship-related data such as vessel information, vessel arrival and departure time and...
  • Singapore must adapt to survive, argues trade minister
    Opening Singapore Maritime Lecture sets out robust defence of city-state's maritime hub status, but minister argues trade should not be...
  • Maersk Product Tankers' new strategy challenges shipping to seek higher standards
    The chief executive officer of Maersk Product Tankers, Christian Ingerslev, wants to disrupt the industry through digitalisation that will enable...
  • CMA CGM Libra ruling raises bar on seaworthiness, WFW argues
    'Shipowners will have to ensure that, through agents and servants, due diligence is exercised to produce a non-defective passage plan...
  • Brazil auctions off six more terminals
    Privatisation push has seen 10 terminals auctioned off in the past month, with another three expected before May

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • Infographic: Growth tests Mexico's freight network
  • India's FY box trade robust despite challenges
  • Argentina's TecPlata welcomes first container ship
  • Retailers project low double-digit US import growth
  • Maersk expands trade financing in India
  • CMA CGM: CEVA turnaround top priority
  • Analysis reignites questions on Flexport's volumes

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • BHP freight team likely to escape job cuts
    Aussie mining giant reportedly looking to trim part of its workforce by up to 30%.
  • Viking Cruises heads deeper into Chinese market
    The Swiss cruiseship owner partners with China Merchants to create cruise line for Chinese market.
  • Heated secondhand MR tanker market favours young tonnage
    But the upside in asset values for older tonnage cannot be ruled out due to strong prospects for earnings
  • Spliethoff scoops up more Hansa Heavy Lift ships
    The Spliethoff Group continues to raid Hansa Heavy Lift. This time, the Dutch company made a sweep for five more MPP tween deck vessels from the bankrupt German shipowner. The deal includes the 20,100-dwt Pieterscracht (built 2012), formerly known as the HHL Kobe, and four 19,450-dwt ships, the former HHL Lagos (built 2011), HHL Fremantle (built 2011), HHL Richards Bay (built 2010) and HHL Tokyo
  • Norwegian's del Rio: Consumer thirst for experiences will grow
    Millennials want experiences instead of more things, Norwegian Cruise Line chief executive says.
  • Union rallies in Washington to save Philly Shipyard
    Union officials want Congress to step in and save Philly Shipyard. Members of the AFL-CIO's Metal Trades Department rallied in Washington DC Tuesday morning, in part to urge legislators to get the Pennsylvania shipbuilder a government contract. US shipbuilders say they can handle LNG carrier challenge Matson receives newest Philly Shipyard-built fleet addition "With the US shipbuilding industr
  • Cruise CEOs: public view on big ships needs changing
    Carnival Corp chief executive Arnold Donald says bigger ships are more efficient.
  • Clarksons and FIS launch digital shipbroking platforms
    Two of shipping's best-known broking shops have launched digital platforms that aim to bring trading processes together in one place - without replacing human brokers. Clarksons, the world's largest shipbroker, has launched Sea.Live, a web-based app for the "seamless" management of fixtures from start to finish. Meanwhile, Freight Investor Services (FIS), a specialist in forward freight agreemen
  • Tributes flow for former Clarksons chairman and 'mega-broker' Hugh McCoy
    Tributes are flowing for former Clarksons and Baltic Exchange chairman Hugh McCoy who died this weekend. McCoy joined Clarksons from Cleaves & Company in 1983 and was later an influential figure at The Hadley Shipping Company until retiring in 2015. Clarksons said McCoy was widely regarded as one of the most brilliant S&P brokers of his generation and was appointed chairman in 1992, leading the
  • John Fredriksen set for profitable private product tanker deal with Vitol
    Shipping tycoon John Fredriksen is set to pull off a tidy piece of sale-and-purchase business in the product tanker market. Fredriksen moves bulkers from private firm to Golden Ocean in 'bombed out' market Fredriksen turns focus to plan succession strategy and mergers Fredriksen's Seatankers is understood to be closing in on a gain of around $6.5m from the flipping of the 115,700-dwt Sea Tana
  • Crewman arrested seven years after faking own death
    A Chinese seafarer has been arrested more than seven years after allegedly faking his own death. The crewman named as Zhang, 40, is facing a fraud trial after he claimed compensation from a shipping company, prosecutors in Shanghai's Hongkou District said, according to the Shanghai Daily. Most of the nearly CNY 800,000 ($120,000) payout was used to settle debts and his father's medical fees, as
  • Smit lifts the lid on dangers of Maersk Honam salvage
    Company says insurers need to be aware of the extent of hazardous waste disposal following mega-boxship fires
  • Sovcomflot signs for first Arctic LNG 2 carrier
    Russian gas producer Novatek has said state shipowner Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has signed a firm contract for the first LNG carrier for its Arctic LNG 2 project. A deal had been expected at the far east Zvezda shipyard since January. Sovcomflot poised to order first ship for Arctic LNG 2 Sovcomflot strikes $149m loan for LNG carrier A representative of the company told the Kommersant daily: "Sov
  • New York's shipping newcomers tipped to shine among 'coiled spring' of maritime stocks
    Wall Street's newest shipping company and the industry's likely next representative in the US capital markets are among the fresh names added to a basket of stocks with a positive outlook covered by Clarksons Platou Securities. Evangelos Marinakis and Craig Stevenson Jr-backed Diamond S Shipping and John Fredriksen's Flex LNG have both been handed initial buy ratings by analysts led by Frode Mor
  • ER Capital disenchanted with shipping
    Erck Rickmers reveals that shipping is no longer at the forefront of his family-owned business.
  • Concordia Maritime's cleaners tackle plastics menace
    Swedish owner Concordia Maritime has hailed a "fantastic turn-out" for its second coastal clean-up drive in the Gothenburg archipelago. More than 100 people gathered to collect rubbish from the shoreline and filled numerous sacks to the brim on Saturday, it said. Try the Concordia Maritime plastics quiz Concordia tankers to gather microplastics data The event was organised by the tanker compan
  • Genting cuts loss to $213m as revenue rises
    Cruiseship and yard player Genting Hong Kong saw a "slight improvement" in 2018 as it reduced its red ink. The company said the net deficit last year was $213.3m in 2018, compared to $244.3m in 2017. Genting buying controversial $250m superyacht Revenue was $1.6bn, up from $1.2bn, mainly due to the inclusion of the first full-year operation of two Dream Class vessels and higher third party reve
  • Crew rescued from burning ro-ro off Saudi Arabia
    All 31 seafarers have been rescued safely from a burning Egyptian ro-ro off Saudi Arabia. Houston Ship Channel closed again as storm hits clean-up operations The incident involving the 756-lane-metre Al Fayrouz (built 1980) took place 60 nautical miles west of Fursan island on Monday, the Almowaten website said. The report said the vessel had been "completely burned". French rescue authorities
  • AP Moller-Maersk's venture capital arm invests in IncoDocs
    Maersk Growth says it wants to use its capital and expertise in shipping and logistics to help the online trade documentation tool provider expand
  • Shearwater wins Barents Sea work for Norwegian Government
    Shearwater GeoServices is to conduct an offshore survey in the Barents Sea on behalf of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD). The one-month contract comprises seismic data acquisition and full data processing both onboard and onshore, commencing in the third quarter. Survey work will be conducted by Shearwater's vessel Amazon Conqueror (built 2015), which is equipped with Isometrix technol
  • Singapore ready for IMO 2020
    The world's largest bunker port says it will be able to meet demand for both high sulphur fuel and low sulphur fuel when the IMO 2020 kicks in.
  • BULL builds tanker acquisition war chest with $84m raise
    Indonesian tanker owner Buana Lintas Lautan (BULL) is looking to raise IDR 1.2 trillion ($84.3m) as it eyes fleet expansion. The rights issue will involve 3.31bn new shares sold at IDR 275 each for a total of IDR 909.7bn, it said in a notice published in domestic media. BULL buys Pappas product tanker as fleet expansion plans kick off BULL taken off Pertamina blacklist Existing investors will
  • V.Group leads tribute to Lars Gerner Jensen of Dania Ship Management
    V.Group has paid tribute to Lars Gerner Jensen, an executive at joint-venture partner Dania Ship Management, who died while on business in the US. Jensen was in New York when in died on Monday, the company said, without revealing further details. "Lars was very well liked by colleagues and clients around the globe," a statement posted on the V.Group LinkedIn group said. "His pleasant beari
  • Reach Subsea adds contracts worth $8m
    Norway's Reach Subsea has clinched new subsea survey and inspection contracts for the 2019 summer season. The combined firm value is NOK 70m ($8.2m), it said, without naming the clients. "These contracts also contain optional periods, which, if called upon, would increase the firm contract value considerably," it added.
  • Damen Mangalia looking to recruit after orders boost
    A run of new orders has prompted a recruitment drive at Damen's Mangalia shipyard in Romania. Damen acquired a stake in the shipbuilder from DSME of Korea last year and operates it with the other major shareholder, the Romanian state. The economy ministry said that new contracts will allow the yard to operate at full capacity this summer, according to SeeNews. Atle Brynestad lines up second $18
  • DNB Asset Management builds holding in John Fredriksen's Frontline as stock climbs
    DNB Asset Management has topped up its holding in John Fredriksen's Frontline in a move which positions it as the largest outside investor in the company. Frontline sees shares spike as Pareto Securities predicts tanker turning point John Fredriksen's Frontline excited by upside-down VLCC market in 2019 Funds managed by DNB snapped up an extra 350,945 shares in the Oslo and New York-listed tank
  • New German ship-finance trends emerge amid shake-up of banks
    Anyone attending the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Hamburg would have been immediately struck by how the German shipping industry has changed. A few years ago, such gatherings were populated by a splattering of KG (limited partnership) managers and tens of shipping bankers. It is a sign of the times that their numbers were exceeded by ex-shipping bankers in new roles last week - and that is a t
  • Beware of tweets and false news based on guesswork and wishful thinking, Bimco warns
    Inaccurate reports about VLCCs unloading US oil in China reveal the fragile state of tanker markets
  • TNG expects better MR rates from IMO 2020
    Croatian MR owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) is expecting better rates this year as the effects of IMO 2020 legislation begin to be felt. CEO John Karavanic said: "The shift to low-sulphur fuel oil is expected to result in a significant increase in demand for compliant fuels together with the dislocation of global refining capacity. TNG secures more MR tanker cover Trafigura moves for TNG
  • Deutsche Bank cuts Scorpio Bulkers on weaker rates
    Weaker bulker rates have caused a cut in Deutsche Bank's (DB) first quarter forecast for Scorpio Bulkers. Analyst Amit Mehrotra said it has cut its estimate for EBITDA to $14m from $23m, versus a consensus view of $24m. Scorpio Bulkers and Ocean Yield seal double ultramax sale and leaseback Scorpio's Bugbee: Eve of IMO 2020 will be 'chaos' This reflects softening spot rates, he said. "While S
  • Star Bulk brings in Pareto to boost liquidity
    Greece's Star Bulk Carriers is trying to boosting its liquidity in a deal with Pareto Securities. Star Bulk and ER Capital abandon $115m capesize deal The bulker owner said it had signed a market maker agreement from Tuesday. "The purpose of the agreement is to enhance liquidity in the trading of the company's shares, listed on Oslo Stock Exchange," it added. A market maker usually undertakes
  • ICS, ASA and ECSA team up to combat geopolitical threats
    Trio hope closer ties will help prevent "unwelcome" regional or unilateral initiatives harmful to shipping.
  • Shipping sees fewer incidents of piracy in 2019
    Kidnapping risk in Gulf of Guinea persists, but IMB points to improvements in Nigeria and Indonesia
  • Containership comes under fire from skiff off Ecuador
    Security threat off South American nation escalates with first reports of gun fire targeted at ship.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • Proposed U.S. tariffs in reaction to EU aircraft subsidies
    The USTR has listed for retaliation about 315 items, including agricultural products, apparel, ceramics, metals and kitchen goods.
  • Commentary: Strikeout for MLB's Cuban baseball deal
    The White House on Monday declared that an agreement to offer Cuban baseball players "a safe and legal path" to Major League Baseball teams is illegal.
  • CMA CGM to own 97.89 percent of CEVA
    The French shipping giant plans to delist CEVA from the Zurich Stock Exchange and set up an operational center in Marseilles.
  • WTO panel finds duties on Canadian softwood unfair
    There is no word yet on whether the Trump administration might appeal the ruling.
  • Grassley again pushes for removal of 232 tariffs
    The Iowa senator linked removal of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico to a favorable congressional consideration process of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Dublin Express leaks up to 100,000 gallons of fuel oil
    The Hapag-Lloyd containership was verified as the source of tar balls located in a New York park, according to a command of state and federal agencies and the responsible party.
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
  • Mandatory electronic information exchange in effect
  • TSA establishes surface transportation advisory panel
  • 'Threat of escalating tariffs' slows Long Beach activity
  • MercuryGate's Wooden donates $5 million to university
  • CN to invest $505 million in projects across four states
  • Georgia Ports Authority orders 20 RTG cranes
  • Bad weather blows liner schedules off course
  • Brazil auctions off six port terminals
  • Executive Moves: CCM, Coldharbour, Chapman Freeborn

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 9, 2019
  • STEO HIGHLIGHTS: EIA boosts Brent, WTI forecasts as market expects higher prices
    The US Energy Information Administration on Tuesday raised its forecasts for WTI and Brent prices as it said market activity indicates that recent inventory withdrawals and unplanned supply distributions have participants bracing for higher oil prices.
  • Trans-Pacific container rates strengthen, space utilization rises
    Container rates on trans-Pacific routes jumped over the first few days of April as increases sought by carriers at the end of March gained some traction.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude weakens amid signs of cracks in OPEC+ facade
    Crude futures edged lower in Tuesday trading to settle below five-month highs amid profit-taking and easing of global supply concerns.
  • Japan's MOF approves multiple deliveries of bunker fuel from one barge from Apr
    Japan's Ministry of Finance has approved multiple deliveries of bonded bunker fuel from one barge across the country from April, an official at the ministry said Tuesday.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
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
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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