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BRIEFS
March 11, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM enhances its Europe to Indian Ocean & Australia offering
  • Yang Ming receives two 14,220 TEU box ships built at Imabari yard in Japan
  • Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit 15,000 TEU ship to natural gas with MAN solution
  • US port of Long Beach hails progress of US-China trade talks
  • UK truckers may get temporary permit-free access to EU in a no-deal Brexit
  • Singapore to trial e-bills of lading to speed up cargo clearance at port
  • RCL launches new service from Port Klang to Calcutta next week
  • New logistics centre to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer programme
  • Cargolux takes stand against disturbing rise in trafficking of lion bones
  • Industry veteran Rob Coretz joins ATSG board of directors

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 10, 2019
  • BIFA issues warning about the perils of containers abandoned overseas
  • IRClass wins key order for providing classification services for 8 shallow water ASW corvettes for Indian Navy
  • DCI strategically divested to 4 Major Ports
  • Indonesia looks to strengthen ties with India
  • Nitin Gadkari inaugurates multipurpose berths 14 & 16 at Deendayal Port
  • THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PORT REFORMS - A CONTEMPORARY REVIEW
  • Lift & Shift successfully transports & delivers the heaviest & widest crude & vacuum columns on Indian roads
  • Cabinet approves scheme to rebate State & Central embedded taxes to support textile sector
  • Last date for filing annual return in GST for 2017-18 extended up to June 30

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 2019 now offers +4%

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • Cancelling charters and returning hired ships early will cost K Line ¥560bn
  • Logistics set up for 'a fall of catastrophic proportions' in a no-deal Brexit
  • CMA CGM and MSC to cooperate on Europe-Australia service
  • Air cargo: it's time to shape up and shatter those glass ceilings
  • Forwarders need not fear Maersk's 'one-stop shop' ambitions, says CEO
  • Video captures Amazon Air freighter in final seconds before fatal crash
  • Jon Panzer new senior VP for technology and strategic planning at Union Pacific
  • Supply chain radar: Amazon and its massive logistics plan - here's the only dirty number that matters right now

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • World Bank program aims to fast-track offshore wind in developing countries
    The World Bank Group has launched a new program to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries. The World Bank and sister organization IFC (International Finance Corporation) will help
  • Damen delivers two FCS 2206 Fast Crew Suppliers
    Dubai based offshore services specialist Seaways International has taken delivery of two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (FCS) 2206 in a hand-over ceremony held March 4 at Damen Shipyards Singapore. Seaways International, which
  • Eletson to retrofit Wärtsilä BWMS fleetwide
    Piraeus, Greece, based operator Eletson is to retrofit its entire fleet with Wärtsilä's Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). A total of 23 product oil, chemical, and LPG carriers in the Eletson fleet
  • MARAD: $19.6 million available for Small Shipyard Grants
    According to a notice published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Maritime Administration, $19.6 million is currently available under the Small Shipyard Grant program. The grants are available "for capital and

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • GasLog Partners drops down another LNG carrier
    Shell charter set to bring seven years of additional cash flow, with an optional further five years
  • Impact of French customs action on ports eases
    Logistics firm says delays have fallen from 10 hours earlier this week to three-and-a-half hours now for cross-Channel traffic from...
  • Rio Tinto bauxite mine in Australia fully commissioned
    The Amrun bauxite mine in Queensland cost $1.9bn and will produce 22.8m tonnes per year with options for more
  • UK logistics providers consider post-Brexit options
    Companies are looking at ways to reduce the number of times that goods are actually being transferred between the UK...
  • CEVA acquisition raises the bar, says Saadé
    CMA CGM, which launched a public tender offer for the shares it does not own in CEVA last month, has...
  • Yilport gets investment boost for Swedish container terminal
    Operations from the new terminal at the port of Gävle are slated to start at the back end of 2020
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Consolidation, costs and how to capitalise on shipping's talent
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Indian Ocean's piracy risk zone reduced
    The move comes after discussions between a number of industry representative organisations, including BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, Intercargo...
  • Hyundai Heavy signs deal with Korea Development Bank for DSME takeover
    Deal has to be approved by competition authorities in other shipbuilding nations, with the results of the process expected by...
  • Indonesia approves LNG exports to Singapore
    Four cargo loads will be exported next year and thereafter 16 annually through to 2025. The LNG price will be...
  • Maersk tells customers to 'keep calm' about Brexit
    The world's largest carrier has urged customers to be prepared for a Brexit on World Trade Organisation terms
  • Daily Briefing
    'Broken' banking system leaves gap for new ship finance crowd | Liner carriers warned of cheap Chinese leasing funds |...
  • Enterprise's new export terminal nears completion
    The Enterprise Hydrocarbon Terminal expansion will increase the ability to export LPG by another 30%
  • Box shipping should focus on real issues, says SeaIntelligence chief
    Container lines should not be overly concerned with misguided challenges when there are enough real ones to go around
  • Interoperability seen as critical to smart box adoption
    If carrier customers want to use tracking services on all the lines they ship with, a common standard must be...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • Carriers urged to focus on service; not overextend reach
  • Navis aims at small terminals with Octopi acquisition
  • Charters mitigate megaproject cargo risk
  • FMC Chairman Khouri loses 'acting' designation
  • NY-NJ eyes barge routes for 2019 launch

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • Khouri to chair US FMC
    Michael Khouri has been named the permanent chairman of the US Federal Maritime Commission. President Donald Trump announced the move Thursday, promoting Khouri to the post that he had been holding in an acting role for the last two years. "I thank President Trump for his expression of confidence. I believe it reflects support for the great work that the entire [Federal Maritime Commission] team
  • Saade hails LNG 'the way forward' for liner sector
    CMA CGM's focus on LNG is about 'saving the planet,' chairman and CEO says.
  • Sinokor tipped for sale of VLCC to China's Kunlun
    Sinokor Merchant Marine is tipped to have executed a profitable asset play on a VLCC that was in its fleet for less than two years. Another low-key shipowner, China's Kunlun Holdings, is reported to be the buyer as it rapidly builds up its veteran VLCC fleet. Sinokor linked to MR product tanker sextet at Hyundai Mipo Brokers connect Sinokor Merchant Marine VLCC to Kunlun Shipping Multiple ship
  • Union forces flag change for ESL
    Finland's ESL Shipping has decided to reflag a newbuilding after union pressure. ESL's new bulkers hit by "serious technical problems" The 23,650-dwt cargoship Haaga (built 2018) was registed in Finland, after being moved from the Portuguese flag as a part of a deal with its union. The change took place on Friday in Kokkola, Finland "We found a constructive solution with unions and are proud t
  • Centrofin linked to third Formosa tanker buy
    Greece's Centrofin is believed to have bought yet another tanker from Taiwan's Formosa Plastics. London-based brokers say the 74,900-dwt FPMC P Fortune (built 2009) is heading the Greek company's way, at a price of about $16.1m. At the same time, Eastern Pacific is linked to sistership vessel FPMC P Eagle, also for $16.1m. Formosa Plastics Marine mulls sale of entire LR1 tanker fleet TradeWinds
  • Diana Shipping fixes cape with Cargill
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to make several million dollars off the deal.
  • Livanos drops down LNG carrier in $214m deal for GasLog system
    Peter Livanos' GasLog is dropping down another of its LNG carriers in a $214m deal. The 174,000-cbm GasLog Glasgow (built 2016) is now the property of affiliate GasLog Partners, the companies announced jointly Friday morning. "We continue to execute on our strategy of dropping vessels into GasLog Partners in order to recycle capital back to GasLog to fund our capital programme," GasLog chief exe
  • Caspian Shipping books tankers in Baku
    Azerbaijan state owner Caspian Shipping has ordered two more tankers at the domestic Baku Shipyard. Brokers said the 7,875-dwt chemical and product carriers will be delivered in 2021. The company has been saying for months that an order for two tankers and two ro-ros was imminent at the government-owned yard. Caspian Shipping to add 50 vessels by 2025 No price was been revealed for the latest
  • Korea Line scraps capesize
    Korea Line has sold another capesize bulker for demolition. Scrap brokers say the 148,000-dwt Goonzaran (built 1994) has gone as is in Korea for $421 per ldt or $7.4m. The ship is due for special survey in December this year. Korea Line did not respond to requests for comments. Earlier this week TradeWinds reported that Berge Bulk had sold the 289,000-dwt bulker Berge Denali (built 1992) for s
  • Solomon Trader's previous reef grounding revealed
    The bulker leaking fuel on to a Solomon Islands reef previously ran aground in Australia's Great Barrier Reef under another name. Shipping databases show the 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994), now owned by King Trader, is the former Doric Chariot, which got stuck on Piper Reef hauling coal from Mackay to India in 2002. Resolve Marine to attempt salvage of Solomon Trader Solomon Trader: "cr
  • China predicts weak coastal shipping markets in 2019
    According to the Ministry of Transport's outlook, the container, crude and crude shipping sectors are likely to see weaker earnings.
  • Indian Ocean piracy high-risk area reduced
    The round table group of international shipping associations has reduced the area (HRA) in the Indian Ocean classified as "high risk" for piracy. Bimco, the International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko and Intercargo, plus the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), have issued new advice to vessel operators as a result. Three crew kidnapped from tanker off Guinea The move reflects t
  • Remontowa selling cancelled MPP duo
    Poland's Remontowa shipyard is trying to sell two multipurpose (MPP) cargoships cancelled by their previous owner. The 2,900-dwt, 108-teu Agnethe Arctica and Jonathan Arctica were part of an order contracted in 2013 by Greenland's Royal Arctic Line (RAL). Caterpillar auctioning arrested tanker UK court auctions Murmansk bulker detained after grounding This included a 606-teu boxship and two sm
  • Liner delay leaves shelves empty in Hawaii
    Some shelves are bare in Hawaiian food shops following shipping delays. AP reported residents taking photos of empty dairy sections on Oahu in recent days. Matson continues to feel effects from rival in Guam Hawaii-mainland container line Matson confirmed this week that deliveries had fallen behind schedule because of a combination of bad weather and mechanical problems on vessels, according to
  • OSG logs quarterly loss as revenue slides
    Overseas Shipholding Group was in the red in final quarter of the year. The Tampa-based Jones Act player posted a $5.2m loss for the fourth quarter, a $0.05 per share loss and a year-over-year decline of $58.8m. Despite the quarterly deficit, OSG logged a $13.5m profit for the full year, down from $56m in 2017. Overseas Shipholding ties up $325m loan OSG extends litany of American Shipping cha
  • Siem Offshore clinches three-year subsea frame deal
    Norway's Siem Offshore has won a three-year frame agreement for one of its subsea support ships. It said the deal with an unnamed contractor involves the 5,300-dwt Siem Spearfish (built 2014). The vessel has already begun operations for the new client.
  • European Commission keeps the door open for Alang's shipbreakers
    Policy officer says EC has not ruled out Indian shiprecyclers, and dialogue continues with two Alang-based yards that were rejected after first inspection
  • Magseis Fairfield CFO resigns
    The CFO of Oslo-listed Magseis Fairfield has quit. The survey ship company said it had been notified by Tom Henrik Sundby of his decision to resign. He has been replaced by Kevin Crosby on an interim basis. Crosby was previously CFO at Fairfield Geo Technologies. "We are grateful for Tom Henrik's contribution to Magseis Fairfield's growth and development into an ocean bottom seismic technology
  • Newcomer Hunan Ocean Lines orders boxship double
    Chinese company Hunan Ocean Container Lines has made its debut with an order for a feedership duo at a domestic yard. Brokers said the company has contracted two 653-teu vessels at the greenfield Hunan Jinhang Shipbuilding facility. Delivery is set for 2021, but no price was given for the deal. Clarksons lists the vessels as the only ones in the fleet of the Hunan company. They also appear to
  • Uljanik Plovidba reveals 3 Maj ship contract claim
    Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba is requesting mediation over a 2009 deal for four ships to be built at domestic yard 3 Maj. The tanker and bulker company said it had applied to the County General Attorney Office in Rijeka in relation to an HRK 80m ($12.1m) compensation claim arising from a cooperation agreement between the two companies dated 21 January that year. Brodosplit: expenses must b
  • Trafigura moves for TNG MRs
    Croatia's Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has been linked to new MR charter deals with trader Trafigura. The shipowner announced a 12-month contract for an unnamed vessel earlier on Friday, starting in the middle of March at about $16,000 per day. It said only that the counterparty was a "prominent charterer". Shipbroking sources identified Trafigura as the company behind the deal for the 49,00
  • Interislander going for ro-pax newbuildings
    New Zealand's KiwiRail is eyeing up newbuildings to replace ageing Interislander ferries. Three elderly ships will get the chop, with two new vessels coming into service by 2024. The vessels facing the axe are the 360-pax Aratere (built 1998), the 1,650-pax Kaitaki (built 1995) and the 252-pax Kaiarahi (built 1998). KiwiRail acting chief executive Todd Moyle told Stuff: "Two new ferries will ca
  • Maersk: keep calm and prepare for Brexit
    Maersk Line has issued a plea for its customers to remain calm ahead of Brexit - but also advised them to stay informed. With the UK potentially leaving the European Union on 29 March, it said clients could be affected by two scenarios. Bungled Brexit ferry contracts cost UK $44m The first is that trade between the UK and the EU will no longer be treated as taking place within the same economic
  • Boxes topple on K Line boxship
    Containers have toppled over in rough weather on a K Line boxship off the US. The 8,614-teu Helsinki Bridge (built 2012) was heading into Wilmington from Boston when the incident occurred, port spokeswoman Bethany Welch told WWAY3 TV. US Coast Guard chief petty officer Jeremy Thomas said the ship had hit bad weather. The total number of affected containers was not yet known. Thomas said the sh
  • Riots and new CEO for DSME as HHI merger sealed
    The contract for the acquisition of DSME by South Korean rival Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) was signed on Friday amid protests in Seoul. The deal sees Korea Development Bank (KDB) sell its majority holding of 55.7% in DSME, worth more than KRW 2trn ($1.78bn), to form a shipbuilding giant with a 20% share of the worldwide newbuilding market. DSME CEO Jung Sung-leep "offers to resign" Mega-merg
  • Change at the top for Aussie FSRU developer AIE
    Company says project has also entered the last stage of preparation for the final investment decision.
  • Union cargo crane crackdown threatens delays at Longview
    ILWU inspectors come in for criticism for overzealous enforcement of inspection regime.
  • Australia's Port of Mackay looks to grow PCTC trade
    Port looks to diversify cargoes beyond agricultural and coal with investment in ro-ro.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • Concerns aired about long-term effect of tariffs
    There are worries that the U.S. may be seen as an unreliable source of commodities such as soybeans.
  • CBP struggles to fill officer ranks
    The time to hire for the agency currently takes about 300 days, with less than 3 percent of applicants successfully completing the hiring process.
  • Carriers blank 10 sailings on Asia-North America trade
  • Deutsche Post DHL's annual EBIT falls 15.5 percent
  • Trump designates Khouri FMC chairman
  • OOIDA wants proposed underride guard mandate braked
  • Yang Ming launches two more 14,000-TEU ships
  • Infranode invests $42.25 million in Port of Gävle expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2019
  • South Korea overtakes China as No. 2 destination for US crude in 2018: EIA
  • Mexico's CFE seeks up to 4.35 million barrels of 3.5% fuel oil
  • Cheniere, Sinopec in talks for long-term LNG supply contract: executive
  • Singapore residue stocks fall to one-month low of 20 mil barrels on lower imports
  • ARA stocks fall 9% on active arbitrage east, Saudi demand surfaces: PJK
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • More US oil may flow to India as Trump strives to tilt trade balance
    "The withdrawal of preferential treatment will impact $5 billion-$6 billion worth of exports to the US," CRISIL's Dharmakirti Joshi said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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