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June 10, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate remains flat at US$779/TEU, USWC down at $1,439/FEU
  • Shanghai global port study posts slow-downs in US, Singapore and HK
  • APL inaugurates new Japan-Malaysia-Vietnam service on June 17
  • Euroseas buys four feeder containerships with cash and shares
  • Total ship losses lowest in a century, but bigger ships risk bigger losses
  • Galloping automation at the heart of Canadian west coast dock dispute
  • US west coast ports take brunt of trade war, and it doesn't look good
  • First 10,010-TEU vessel visits ITCSI's Ecuador unit
  • Sharjah Container Terminal docks 301-TEU MAG Pearl on Iraq loop
  • Air Canada Cargo to offer drone delivery to remote areas, far north
  • Atlas Air's Southern Air unit will operate first two 777Fs for DHL
  • Saudia Cargo flies 175 tonnes of wrestling gear from Maastricht to Jeddah

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 9, 2019
  • AMTOI felicitates Raj Khalid for being bestowed with coveted Belgian honour
  • CMA CGM Group reinforces its environmental objectives
  • Container Owners Association to launch telematics interoperability standard for shipping containers
  • Indo-Nepal trade treaty to be amended to include waterways as mode of cargo transport
  • Inmarsat & Hyundai Global Service sign agreement to fast-track maritime digitalisation
  • Shipping Cricketainment Premier League brings the fraternity together on a different field
  • India-China trade set to cross $ 100 bn this year: Indian Ambassador
  • AVANA Logistek recognised for bringing highest number of containers in ICTT Vallarpadam
  • DPT Chairman calls on Shipping Minister
  • Mumbai Port Trust prepared for the monsoon
  • Mundra Port covers new ground by berthing vessel in Mediterranean Mooring pattern
  • Niteen Borwankar is Chief Manager in-charge (Traffic) at JNPT
  • Timely availability of export credit key to export growth: Piyush Goyal
  • Training seminar in Gandhidham on June 15 to help attendees confidently deal with issues & challenges

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Airlines eye booking platforms with 'curiosity' - while some gorilla marketing helps
  • To charge or not to charge? How airlines can boost e-freight
  • Asia-Europe rates flatten, but carriers remain optimistic that a strong peak season awaits
  • Planning inspector raises doubts over whether Riveroak has adequate funding to buy Manston Airport
  • Lines slap war risk surcharges on Venezuela shipments
  • Maersk begins construction of Russia's first state-of-the-art cold store in St Petersburg
  • Market insight: A 'semi-secretive' town hall in Chicago? It's business as usual for Panalpina & DSV
  • Supply chain radar: Seko, Scan Global flirt with deal-making appetite - while the big guns are waiting in the wings

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Equinor evacuates 276 from North Sea platform
    A Faroe Islands flagged PSV slammed into Equinor's Statfjord A platform in the North Sea earlier today during loading operations. According to Equinor, the incident occurred at 1.55 a.m. local time today
  • Limpet mines used in tanker attacks
    The Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of the United Arab Emirates, Norway, and Saudi Arabia yesterday briefed members of the United Nations Security Council on the preliminary findings of the investigation
  • Second modern riverboat nears completion
    American Cruise Lines reports that, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, its second new modern riverboat, American Harmony, moved under its own power to the shipyard's outfitting pier for final touches. American Harmony
  • Paddy Rodgers has a new, and prestigious, job
    Those who wondered what Paddy Rodgers would do following his decision to step down as CEO of tanker giant Euronav need wonder no longer. From being in charge of an operation with
  • ABB to convert Italian ferry to hybrid operation
    Italian ferry operator Gestione Navigazione Laghi has selected ABB to convert its 1965-built ferry San Cristoforo for hybrid operation by fitting it with an electric power and propulsion system. The conversion will
  • MAN Cryo wins well boat system contract
    MAN Cryo - MAN Energy Solutions' marine LNG fuel-gas-system manufacturer - is to supply an LNG fuel-gas supply system for a live-fish carrier, or well boat, ordered by Nordlaks, one of Norway's
  • Remote machinery operation comes a step nearer
    We've heard a lot lately about remote maneuvering and docking of vessels, but less about remote machinery operation. However, there's been progress on that front, too, Classification society DNV GL, automation systems
  • Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Ava M. McAllister
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. recently delivered the escort/rescue Z-drive tug Ava M. McAllister to McAllister Towing, Inc. The tug is USCG Sub-M certified and is the third in a series of four

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Tanker attack report highlights risks to Gulf tanker fleet
    The report found operatives pre-selected their targets, and there was a high degree of sophistication, with minute knowledge of the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Key takeaways from Nor-Shipping 2019
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - Live from Nor-Shipping 2019
  • Reducing GHG should be tailored to shipping's different sectors
    A notable aspect of decarbonisation for the industry was that it spelled the end of the one size fits all...
  • From the News Desk: Change is inevitable, but details are missing
    Highlights from the Lloyd's List News Desk this week include: Banks aligning lending to climate targets, decarbonisation requiring outside collaboration...
  • Capesize market shows signs of recovery
    The average weighted time charter on the Baltic Exchange has hit more than $15,000 per day for the first time...
  • Russian and Chinese seal pact on Arctic LNG venture
    Agreement signed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum
  • Seadrill appoints new chief financial officer
    The company, which emerged from restructuring last year, reported a net loss of $296m in the first quarter of the...
  • APL makes switch to TraPac terminal
    Faster truck turnaround times cited as main driver behind moving to new facility
  • Africa would love to follow Norway's lead on a sustainable ocean policy, but the challenges are immense
    Would the Norwegian prime minister's message gain more traction if a government underpinned by fossil fuel wealth stopped telling the...
  • Kongsberg investing in youth for maritime's future
    Egil Haugsdal, president of Kongsberg Maritime, is looking to recruit talent from Norway's students; they are attracted by the company's...
  • Ship finance faces 'unsustainable paradox'
    Reduced shipping loan portfolios and regulatory pressures make for a difficult mix, according to DNB's shipping chief
  • Exmar fully commissions Tango FLNG
    The delivery of the cargo from the Vaca Muerta shale gas deposit marks Argentina's entry as an LNG exporter
  • Report to UN links 'state actor' to Fujairah tanker attack
    The attacks required intelligence capabilities for the deliberate selection of four oil tankers from almost 200 vessels of all types...
  • TEN eyes VLCC additions after strong first quarter
    Greek tanker owner returns to profitability for the first quarter of the year as rates increase
  • Carriers go head to head with logistics providers
    The renaissance of carrier logistics operations raises the question of whether customers will benefit
  • Carriers bet big on vertical integration
    Container lines are moving into the space formerly occupied by 3PLs in a fight to claim the customer for themselves
  • UK says Brexit will not dilute shipping ties with Greece
    All maritime countries have a duty to address the new technological and environmental challenges that would change the face of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greeks bemoan 'chaotic' sulphur cap implementation | Japan looks to unmanned ships to offset labour shortage | K Line sails...
  • The Interview: Santiago Garcia-Milà
    IAPH president calls on ports to be less obsessed with physical throughput. Creating value for a port's surrounding economy in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Modest US import growth forecast over record 2018
  • Maersk: India container trade bucking gloomy global outlook
  • Shippers urged to share value of visibility
  • MSC levies war risk surcharge on Venezuela-bound cargo
  • India drops second bid for Chabahar operator
  • Spotlight on cargo fluidity for new Mexico customs head
  • China crackdown on waste hurts paper, forest industry

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Navibulgar sued over tug-bulker crash
    A Kentucky marine towing company is suing in New Orleans federal court after a Bulgarian bulker allegedly ran into one of its tugs. Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland is suing Navigation Maritime Bulgare, also known as Navibulgar for an undisclosed sum after the 3 January crash on the Mississippi River. There, the 29,800-dwt Strandja (built 2010) allegedly left its berth and headed dir
  • Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft to work on LNG bunkering
    Sovcomflot and Gazprom Neft have agreed to work together on LNG fuel bunkering, the companies announced Friday afternoon. The two partially state-owned companies announced the deal at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum - the same day Sovcomflot secured financing for three LNG-fueled MR tankers and announced an LNG carrier joint venture with Chinese Cosco Shipping. Sovcomflot taps VE
  • Damages skyrocket in runaway APT ship case
    Claims in the case of a runaway American Petroleum Tankers ship have reached $138.6m, according to papers filed in New Orleans federal court this week. The Kinder Morgan subsidiary is seeking to limit its liability to $109.2m after the 50,000-dwt American Liberty (built 2017) lost control on the Mississippi River in mid-May, damaging two ships, a barge, docks and an Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) g
  • Topouzoglou move to up stake in First Ship Lease Trust
    Efstathios Topouzoglou and a group of investors are looking to buy up First Ship Lease Trust's outstanding shares in a move that could end up seeing the company taken private. In regulatory filings Friday, Singapore-traded FSL Holdings - a firm controlled by Topouzoglou - announced it was offering $0.043 (SGD 0.0585) per share, a premium of roughly a third of its current trading price of $0.032,
  • Fredriksen's Flex LNG reveals NYSE listing date
    John Fredriksen's Flex LNG will officially list on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday 17 June. John Fredriksen's Flex LNG to list in New York in June Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev said the company "has the honour" of ringing the opening bell to mark what will a dual listing for Flex, which is also keeping its position on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The ticker on both exchanges will be FLNG.
  • Hamburg trio join forces to create 50-strong bulker fleet
    Hamburg-based shipping companies Bertling, Nordic Hamburg and Oskar Wehr are teaming up to form a new bulker operating company. OneBulk will start trading on 1 July from Hamburg and Singapore. FH Bertling locks panamax into period charter NRP takes two more Nordic Hamburg handysizes Each of the three owner-operated companies will combine their modern dry bulk fleets into the joint venture, giv
  • Nikolaos Vafias spending spree roars to $90m with swoop for Brightoil aframax
    Nikolaos Vafias has extended his investment in tonnage to almost $90m in less than two weeks with a swoop for a Brightoil Petroleum aframax tanker being auctioned in Singapore. Greek shipowner Diamantis Diamantides bags Brightoil VLCC auctioned in Hong Kong Blast from the past as Vafias plots further growth with 'seasoned' partner Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias goes on $63m shopping spree H
  • ITF and JNG warn over 'dockers clause' date
    Owners have been urged to make sure they are in compliance with new rules on cargo-handling operations in port. The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) of maritime employers and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) have reminded industry players that an amended "dockers clause" in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) comes into force on 1 January. ITF and employers fail to reach p
  • Sovcomflot taps VEB for new LNG MR finance
    Russia's Sovcomflot has arranged more financing with domestic lender VEB.RF Group for new tankers. VEB Leasing will fund the construction of three LNG-fuelled MR ships at Russia's Zvezda Shipyard. Sovcomflot and Cosco agree Arctic LNG carrier joint venture The order was signed in December and VEB has been tipped since then as a finance option. Delivery of the 51,000-dwt tankers will be in 2022
  • Sovcomflot and Cosco agree Arctic LNG carrier joint venture
    Novatek and Silk Road Fund will also collaborate on opening up the Northern Sea Route.
  • MSC applies Venezuelan war risk surcharge
    Swiss boxship giant MSC has reacted to the turmoil in Venezuela with a new surcharge. The company said it has imposed a war risk premium, but did not specify the amount. The move was made due to the "ongoing political volatility" in the South American country. The charge has been made with immediate effect on cargo coming from worldwide destinations into Venezuela.
  • Aurora signs up second SunStone polar cruiser
    Australian expedition cruise operator believed to be behind SunStone's seventh Chinese order.
  • Sovcomflot's Sergey Frank to head new NSR committee
    Sovcomflot chief executive Sergey Frank has been appointed to head a key committee of the newly established Northern Sea Route (NSR) Public Council, which held its first meeting this week. Frank accepts award for Sovcomflot's first LNG tanker Frank is stepping up to head the Organisational Committee of the new council. Baltic meeting Representatives from companies and legislative bodies workin
  • National Bank of Greece picks up disposal pace
    Shipping lender National Bank of Greece (NBG) is accelerating its disposal of bad loans after cutting provisions in the first quarter. Non-performing exposure (NPE) was reduced by €1.1bn ($1.24bn) in the three months, driven mainly by sales of business loans. National Bank of Greece drops US obligations National Bank of Greece forces bulker sale "NPE coverage of 58% provides flexibility to pro
  • Korea P&I Club braced for flood of claims due to KMTC boxship blaze
    South Korean insurer expecting to be hit hard by its second major incident this year
  • CLdN confirms second ro-ro cancellation at Uljanik
    Belgium's CLdN Cobelfret has scrapped a deal for its remaining ro-ro newbuilding at Croatia's struggling Uljanik Group. Koncar in talks to revive Kuwaiti order at Uljanik It tore up a contract for the first 5,500-lane metre vessel in January. Bankruptcy proceedings were started against the yard last month. Uljanik said: "Due to the bankruptcy of Uljanik and subsequent inability to deliver the
  • First VLEC ships ethane into Europe
    A very large ethane carrier (VLEC) newbuilding has become the first vessel of this size to ship a cargo to Europe. Data intelligence company Kpler said Evergas' 83,757-cbm newbuilding JS Ineos Marlin discharged a cargo onto the smaller 27,566-cbm JS Ineos Innovation (built 2016) at Scapa Flow in the UK via a first ship-to-ship operation at the end of May. Ineos gears up for its first VLEC as kee
  • Safe Bulkers joins buy-back rush
    New York-listed Safe Bulkers has become the latest shipowner to authorise a share buy-back drive. The company said it would purchase up to 5 million of its owns shares. Price disconnect spurring buyback binge Safe Bulkers' Polys Hajioannou sees better days for 'big ships' in second half of 2019 This would represent 4.9% of its outstanding stock and be worth $5.42m at the last closing price of
  • SEB set to grow shipping offering across the board under Kjelsrud
    Nordic lender SEB is looking to grow its shipping business at a time many European banks are pulling back from the industry, its new head of shipping says. Hans Christian Kjelsrud joined the bank from Nordea at the start of the year, taking over its $8bn shipping book from Bjarte Boe, who moved to another internal position. BHP trials biofuels with John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Shipowners turn
  • Samsung adds two more LNG carriers in $380m deal
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has continued its LNG contract spree with a new order for two ships. Samsung makes it LNG order number eight for 2019 On Friday, the shipbuilder said it had secured a deal worth KRW 450bn ($381m) with a Bermuda-registered client. The vessels are to be delivered by June 2022. $3bn orderbook The deal lifts the shipbuilder's orderbook for the year to 11 vessels w
  • Skansi Offshore PSV collides with North Sea platform
    Norwegian state-owned oil firm Equinor says 276 people evacuated from facility as a precaution.
  • Hapag Lloyd PR man gets a 'buzz' over apiarist role
    German liner firm establishes colony on roof of Hamburg headquarters in bid to boost vital insect breed
  • Seadrill names offshore industry veteran as new CFO
    Executive set to join John Fredriksen's US and Oslo-listed drilling company in early August
  • 'State actor' behind tanker attacks, UAE tells UN
    Security Council hears that divers were used to attack ships, but not cause a major explosion.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Brokers warn of serious impacts if Mexico tariffs take effect
    There was a significant outcry among customs brokers at the southern border after President Trump tweeted last week that he plans to impose tariffs on all goods from Mexico to pressure the United States' southern neighbor to curb illegal migration flows, one representative of brokers told American Shipper.
  • Retailers expected to stock up inventory to get ahead of tariffs
    The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projects are lower than the forecasts from last month.
  • Problem Solvers offers infrastructure funding solutions
    The 48-member bipartisan group's "Rebuilding Infrastructure Report" called for modernizing user fees and incentivizing public-private partnerships.
  • British Columbia a hotbed of port expansion
    Both container and bulk terminals have a large number of projects planned.
  • BIS to roll out new 232 exclusion request portal
    Thursday will be the last day the current Regulations.gov system will accept totally new requests for exclusions from Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum.
  • St. Lawrence hands-free mooring technology deployed
  • Chao, merchant mariners are American Maritime Heroes
  • Bill introduced to replace or repair bridges
  • COA to launch telematics interoperability standard
  • Port of Oakland: Tariffs could stymie volumes
  • US has plan to strengthen 'critical minerals' access
  • APL to move to LA's TraPac terminal
  • Executive Moves: Dupré, Prince Rupert Port Authority

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Strong bunker demand amplifying delays for HSFO in Northwest Europe
    The tightness for prompt Northwest European fuel oil has continued to mount on strong demand for RMG bunker grade fuel oil in Rotterdam.
  • China has tools to manage trade war with US: ex-Secretary of State Tillerson
    "The Chinese I hope don't come to the realization you can't make a deal with this administration, and will just wait for the next one," Tillerson said.
  • UAE, Norway, Saudi Arabia see unnamed 'state actor' behind Fujairah tanker attacks
  • Singapore's residue stocks rise 1.9% on week due to fewer exports
  • S Korea to extend sweet crude shopping spree in Kazakhstan ahead of IMO 2020
    "We are seeking to secure light sweet feedstock oil as IMO sulfur regulations are set to come into force from 2020," a refinery official said.
  • Clean Arctic Alliance supports heavy fuel oil ban in Iceland waters
    A switch to less than 0.1% sulfur content fuels will reduce black carbon emissions, but not eliminate them, the Alliance said.
  • Key to success of IMO 2020 is enforcement by authorities, transparency: Trident Alliance
    "Authorities have a key part to play in implementing regulation," the Trident Alliance said.
  • Vitol to build 30,000 b/d refinery at Malaysia's Tanjung Bin
    "The unit should be up by the middle of next year."

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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