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June 11, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong, Greek shipowners unite on UN's 2050 clean fuel demand
  • APL switches to LA's TraPac terminal to reduce turn times
  • Proud of eco-record, CMA CGM has cut CO2 by 17pc since 2015
  • Westbound transatlantic trade lane proves to be world's most profitable
  • Shipping has multi-fuel future as trades differ and one size will not fit all
  • Ever-growing size of ships prompts concerns among marine insurers
  • Eurogate marks 20th anniversary with big display at Munich Exhibition
  • CEVA has new senior vp of automotive and industrial inbound logistics
  • CP takes advantage of holdings to open Vancouver Automotive Compound
  • Indonesia mulls allowing foreign carriers to fly domestic routes
  • Two HK Airlines directors seek US$12.2 million in damages in lawsuit
  • WFS wins cargo handling contract at Cargo Building C at Atlanta airport
  • Sydney airport shuttle driver allegedly directed global drug syndicate
  • Belgium launches new ecommerce-friendly digital customs platform

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • APL halves carbon emissions intensity of fleet since 2009
  • APL to drive Eagle Express X performance at TraPac Terminal in Los Angeles
  • Container Control Programme facilitates identification of international drug trafficking ring
  • GAC focusing on growing contract logistics, with plans to further expand in Subcontinent & other regions
  • Industry seeks action on continuing Gulf of Guinea piracy
  • Intermodal online route planner Navigate now operational in 2 continents
  • Maersk launches construction of new cold store facility in St. Petersburg
  • MOL signs MoU with Makarov University on cooperation in Northern Sea Route operations & cadetship programme
  • NYK Group company becomes first Asian member of One Sea Autonomous Ship Alliance
  • SCFI Northern Europe spot rate flat
  • Shippers demand efficiency & technology enables that: Cogoport President Flemming Frost
  • Oilmeal exports see significant fall in May
  • Essar Ports posts record growth in throughput in April-May 2019
  • Commerce Minister takes major decisions to boost exports, industrial growth
  • GDP growth to accelerate to 7.2 pc in FY 20, says Goldman Sachs
  • IMF warns that US-China tariff war could slash global growth in 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a new track
  • Booking rail and truck transport online
  • Mikko Tainio is Finnair Cargo's new MD
  • Contract logistics for textile producer
  • Russian intermodal operator introduces two new trains
  • COA provides new standard
  • Role swapping at Lufthansa Cargo
  • Belgium launches digital customs platform
  • New direct train between Rhine-Ruhr and Bavaria
  • New Japan Malaysia Vietnam service
  • Light air vehicles for Thyssenkrupp's daily business
  • Champ & Co win ECS Group challenge
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Galliker takes over Jeanmaire
  • Trieste - Nuremberg shuttle with two roundtrips per week
  • Garuda ordered to pay millions for price fixing

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Pressure grows on K Line's top men after disastrous first year for ONE
  • FedEx announces it won't renew US domestic delivery contract with Amazon
  • 'Bigger box ships mean bigger risks for everyone'
  • Forget M&A, we know what pleases our customers, and it isn't that, says Dachser boss
  • Belgium aims to meet e-commerce boom with customs Be-Gate platform
  • In Trump's trade war with China, west coast ports are 'gummed up'
  • On the wires: FedEx vs Amazon - The questions that hang in the air
  • Under the radar: Welcome, everybody, to Roadrunner... anybody?
  • Supply chain radar: John Menzies - could its dirt cheap share price attract private equity investment?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • VIDEO: Moran to build HamiltonJet powered ferry for Mackinac Island
    Onaway, Mich., headquartered Moran Iron Works is to build a second ferry for long time customer Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Bill Shepler, CEO of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, and Tom Moran, CEO
  • Dr. Mirka Wilderer is new CEO of De Nora Water Technologies
    Milan, Italy, headquartered De Nora has named Dr. Mirka Wilderer as chief executive officer of its Water Technologies group, whose products include the Balpure ballast water management system, effective June 1, 2019.
  • ABS partners with digital twin specialist Akselos
    ABS is partnering with Cambridge, Mass., based Akselos, Inc. to explore developing cutting-edge digital services to clients. ABS says that digital twin specialist Akselos has patented technology with the power to model
  • Siemens Gamesa extends Seacat Services contracts
    U.K. Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services has secured long-term extensions to its vessel support contracts with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) at the Galloper offshore wind farm (Galloper), off
  • Wärtsilä solutions picked for China's first LNG bunkering ship
    China's first seagoing LNG bunkering vessel will operate with a comprehensive and integrated package of Wärtsilä solutions.. Designed by the China Ship Design & Research Center, the 8,500 cu.m capacity ship is
  • Navy names future destroyer in honor of WWII Coast Guard hero
    Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer has announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 132, is to be named in honor of U.S.Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping as bank contraction slows
    Fifty-two banks had an aggregate of $53.2bn in drawn or committed loans to Greek owners at end-2018, down 1.5% on...
  • Piraeus Bank sells bad shipping loans to US fund
    A so-called 'Nemo' book of loans is headed to Davidson Kempner Capital Management for about $270m
  • World's first ethane gas carrier ship-to-ship transfer under way
    The very large ethane carrier was built to meet a long-term supply agreement between Ineos and SP Chemicals to ship...
  • Port of Milford Haven appoints Andy Jones as chief executive
    The deputy chief executive steps up to run the UK's central energy port
  • Norton Rose Fulbright marine insurance lawyers join rival firm
    A group of insurance lawyers specialising in marine and energy - headed by three partners - have defected from the...
  • Panama Canal contributes to carbon emissions fight
    The authorities in Panama hope to take their findings from new carbon-cutting tools to contribute to debate at the International...
  • Shipping trio team up to manage smaller bulker fleets
    New venture OneBulk will operate out of Hamburg and Singapore, launching on July 1
  • DryShips takes control of Heidmar after Morgan Stanley deal
    George Economou-led shipowner pays $17m to take 100% control of tanker pools operator
  • Activist investor renews pressure on K Line
    In response, K Line said the leadership provided by both executives is necessary to improve the company's performance in unstable...
  • China export tariffs will have widespread impacts on carriers
    Intra-Asia carriers stand to benefit from a shift of production to other Asian economies, but the trade war could have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker attack report highlights risks to Gulf tanker fleet | Ship finance faces unsustainable paradox | Reducing GHG should be...
  • One dead after crane collapses at Yangzijiang
    Another worker was injured on board the ship, but these injuries are not life-threatening, the company says
  • Sovcomflot signs shipbuilding finance deal with VEB Leasing
    Each tanker will transport petroleum products and gas condensate for Novatek after delivery, which is scheduled for 2022-2023
  • Croatia terminal eyes mega boxship capability by mid-2020
    Additional upgrading work is also being carried out at the moment to raise the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal's on-dock rail...
  • APL's carbon emissions down almost 50% in decade
    APL has aligned its carbon dioxide emissions target with that of its French parent group
  • US dredgers eye long-term opportunities for all, despite red tape
    Throughout the conference proceedings, there was muted criticism about the oft-remarked upon red tape in the shape of regulatory agencies...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • US ag exporters call for more direct SE Asia services
  • MPV/HL fleet wary of new fuel ahead of IMO 2020
  • US footwear importers tap Vietnam at China's expense
  • Virginia terminal expansion to speed rail flow
  • AI forecasts coming to Montreal port truckers
  • Trans-Logistics Group expands, opens Chattanooga office
  • Carriers pushed to report accurate emissions data
  • Rising US apparel imports face unfashionable tariffs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo
    A laden LNG carrier has left Shell's Prelude FLNG floating liquefaction facility off northwest Australia. Shell 'trials' Prelude FLNG with ship as exports near Eikland Energy data service iGIS/LNG reports that the 173,400-cbm Valencia Knutsen (built 2010) dropped its mooring lines from the huge 600,000-tonne floater today and was guided away from the facility by two tugs. iGIS/LNG said the ship
  • Navig8 Chemicals facing turmoil over coatings and investor concerns
    Oaktree Capital moves to install new CEO as Oslo OTC company struggles with finances and reported failure of coatings on some of its tankers.
  • North P&I reshuffles senior staff
    The North P&I Club has promoted senior executives in underwriting and claims as chief executive Paul Jennings lays the ground for future growth. The two most senior promotions go to Savraj Mehta, who has been appointed chief commercial officer, and Thya Kathiravel, who steps up to the position of chief underwriting officer. American Club fights back after North raid on key staff The role of chi
  • India moves to block seafarers from Gulf of Guinea
    India's government has moved to ban Indian seafarers from the Gulf of Guinea, citing concerns over piracy. A circular published by the country's Directorate General of Shipping says pirates have been targeting Indian crew and directs state-approved crewing companies not to hire Indians to work on ships trading solely in the Gulf of Guinea. Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable" Report:
  • Diana Shipping fixes capes to Singapore Marine, Oldendorff
    Simeon Palios-led owner expects to make $17.9m total off the two charters.
  • Stars come out for Fredriksen's 75th birthday party
    John Fredriksen's family joined a parade of Norway's business elite to celebrate the tanker king's 75th birthday. Fredriksen told TradeWinds' sister publication Dagens Naeringsliv he expected the party at luxury restaurant Ling Ling Oslo to be "quiet and calm as usual". It proved anything but: Swedish pop star Zara Larsson and British pop artist Stephen Ridley provided musical entertainment, and
  • Stowaway held after setting fire to MSC ship
    Israeli troops have arrested a stowaway who tried to start a fire on board an MSC boxship off Haifa. Watch footage of the incident here The incident occurred on Saturday on the 2,480-teu MSC Canberra (built 1995), the Times of Israel reported. The ship was anchored off the port at the time after having arrived from Turkey. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that by early afternoon, troops had ta
  • Piraeus Bank takes haircut on $605m shipping loan sale to Davidson Kempner
    Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has finalised a big sale of corporate non-performing exposure (NPE) to a US fund. The portfolio being sold to Davidson Kempner Capital Management had a gross book value of EUR 507m, or EUR 535m ($605m) as a total legal claim, as of 31 October last year. But the fund is paying EUR 240m. Piraeus Bank spins off $30bn 'bad bank' Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloa
  • Reign of uncertainty now dominates global markets, says Pictet
    Stimulus in China and Europe offers some scope for optimism despite a loss of economic momentum
  • Fresh contenders limber up as floating LNG comes of age
    Number of FLNG units exporting doubles in days as world's largest and smallest floaters fire up
  • Maritime & Merchant Bank launches private placement
    Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&MB) has launched its mooted private placement of shares, in which it is targeting proceeds of up to NOK 38.5m ($4.4m). Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter The bank aims to raise its share capital by a minimum of NOK 6.25m and a maximum of NOK 38.5m in th
  • No boost for tankers after US suspends Mexican tariffs
    Tension between the two countries could have lifted tonne-mile demand for VLCCs and other large-sized oil and gas carriers, according to analysts.
  • Mission to Seafarers centres adapt to support crews in a rapidly evolving industry
    Vessel visits take priority as ships' faster turnarounds take their toll on centres, some of which have closed
  • Maersk's Soren Skou secures Russian blockchain pilot
    AP Moller-Maersk has agreed a deal to run a blockchain pilot scheme in Russia. The cooperation with the Russian ministry of transport will see its boxship shipping data platform venture with IBM, TradeLens, launch in St Petersburg, the country's main container gateway. Coup for Maersk as MSC and CMA CGM join blockchain platform Group CEO Soren Skou signed the deal with Yuriy Tsvetkov, deputy tr
  • Singapore vessel traffic unaffected by shipwreck
    Navigational safety in the Singapore Strait is not threatened by the wreck of the supply vessel that sank there in February, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said. Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision The Dominica-flagged, 49-gt Ocean Cooper 2 (built 2015) capsized in the westbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme around three nautical miles from the
  • First Tango FLNG cargo sails from Argentina
    Argentina has exported its first cargo of LNG from its barge-based Tango FLNG unit in Bahia Blanca. Argentina prepares for debut export cargo this week The 147,895-cbm Fuji LNG (built 2004) sailed on 6 June with 25,000 cbm of LNG loaded into one of its tanks for buyer Cheniere Energy. The volumes were produced from Exmar's 0.5 million tonnes per annum Tango FLNG which is fixed on a 10-year toll
  • Chevron to sell LSFO by end of third quarter
    Oil major Chevron will be ready to sell a new 0.50% sulphur fuel by the end of the third quarter. Chevron Fuels technologist Monique Vermeire told Reuters: "If the shipping company is willing to try it out now we can make it available, but not for continuous purchase. "I think it will be available (for the market) by the end of the third quarter."
  • Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable"
    Shipping organisations have joined forces to urge action on the increasing threat of piracy off West Africa. Owners, flag states and agencies from the region met at the IMO in London for a symposium on maritime security. Grahaeme Henderson, chair of the UK Shipping Defence Advisory Committee and vice president of Shell Shipping & Maritime, told delegates: "Simply put, the high level of piracy an
  • Smart Tankers picks up second VLCC
    Small Greek company Smart Tankers has made good on a promise to expand in the VLCC space, acquiring its second large tanker. The Piraeus-based outfit has emerged as buyer of Sinokor's 318,700-dwt S Glory (built 2007). According to Equasis, the ship passed under its management last month and has since been sailing under its new name, Ivonne. Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs Brokers fi
  • Economou scoops up full Heidmar ownership
    DryShips buys out Morgan Stanley's half stake for $17m and installs Pankaj Khanna as replacement for CEO James Pippard.
  • Ostensjo looks to the future with new cadets
    Cadet Natalie Knutsen views herself as a "lucky sailor" after landing training with Norwegian shipowner Ostensjo Rederi. But the 24-year-old also represents an important investment in the future for the company. There has been concern in the North Sea OSV sector that the crash of the last few years has led to many experienced staff leaving the profession. The shipowner has entered into a collab
  • Cyprus aims to slash bureaucracy to lure owners
    Cyprus is stepping up efforts to lure shipping with a new plan on competitive taxation and minimal bureaucracy, according to a local lawyer. Vicky Petrides. a partner at domestic law firm Stelios A Stylianou & Co, said that one year after its institution, the department of merchant shipping has adopted its own road-map and is gradually executing various reforms. ECSA calls for end to Turkey's Cy
  • K Line chairman and CEO face calls to be kicked-off board
    But shipowner defends Eizo Murakami and Yukikazu Myochin in face of investor pressure.
  • Brightoil tanker trio finds no shortage of suitors
    Strong interest from Greek and Chinese buyers see two VLCCs and an aframax sold at auctions across Asia.
  • Sovcomflot changes its mind on Polarcus charter
    Russian shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF) has performed a U-turn on a seismic survey vessel charter. In March, Oslo-listed owner Polarcus said Sovcomflot had exercised an option to redeliver the 2,250-dwt Vyacheslav Tikhonov (built 2011) from a bareboat charter at the end of April. Sovcomflot handing back Polarcus survey ship A Polarcus subsidiary has since chartered the ship with the intention
  • Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision
    All 46 passengers taken to safety by safety vessels already attending another incident.
  • Rana Maritime bulker seized in Singapore
    Chinese repair yard claims bills for repairs to a handymax bulker have not been paid.
  • COSL upgraded at Morgan Stanley after sell-off
    Analyst says increase in CNOOC capital expenditure plans will boost workload for Chinese driller.
  • Maritime women recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours list
    Services to the maritime sector and to maritime safety earn gongs for shipping executives.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Brokers relieved tariffs on Mexican goods suspended
    President Trump agreed to indefinitely suspend threatened tariffs against Mexico after the U.S. and that nation on Friday reached a deal aimed at stemming the flow of illegal migration to the United States.
  • U.S. retailers expected to stock up inventories
    The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projections are lower than forecasts from last month.
  • Drewry: Trade war reshaping supply chains
    Higher cost of Chinese goods could result in lower transpacific volumes and need for more direct calls at ports near new suppliers.
  • CBP delays ACE consolidated express filings
  • MSC adds surcharge for cargo bound for Venezuela
  • Arson reported on MSC containership
  • ONE APUS calls on Port of New York and New Jersey
  • Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft sign LNG fuel bunkering pact
  • FMCSA seeks comments on truck driver detention times
  • K-Line to install automated kite system
  • APL reports 47.4% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Gibraltar-Algeciras bunkers see limited supply amid tight HSFO cargoes
    The bunker fuel market at Algeciras, Spain, and Gibraltar is seeing pockets of curtailed availability, as tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in the region begins to bite.
  • FUTURES: Crude settles lower as demand concerns linger
    Crude futures turned bearish Monday, turning lower on continued concerns that an economic slowdown would hamper oil demand.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Structure pulls back as traders mull sour crude supply options
    The drop in the front of the Dubai structure was largely responsible for pulling the cash Dubai M1/M3 spread down.
  • FUTURES: Oil rises after US suspends Mexico tariff 'indefinitely'
    "Compared to the broader US-China trade conflict, the US-Mexico issue appears to be a lower hanging fruit for the Trump administration," IG's Pan said.

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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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