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June 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Risk consultancy warns business to batten down for HK protests
  • DP World signs Russian Northern Sea Route development deal
  • Back from bankruptcy, Rickmers' sails again with scrubber-fitted feeders
  • Port of Oakland agricultural exports rebound, up 12pc despite new tariffs
  • PTP sets new world record loading Maersk vessel with 19,284 TEU
  • Gauging the fate of feeders as investments, a play that has yet to pay
  • Scrubbers tops with box ships, now 16pc of world fleet: Alphaliner
  • Seaboard Marine service links New York to Central American ports
  • Baltimore port docks its biggest ship yet - 14,000-TEU Evergreen Triton
  • Malta Freeport docks its first LNG-powered containership
  • Government initiatives will help boost cold chain market size
  • Smaller coastal ships suited as drones, but not big box ships
  • Hamburg's rail container volume soars 13.6pc and can handle more
  • British Airways pilots seek strike vote - 'profit hikes not reflected in pay'
  • Australian Senate report suggests air cabotage trial from Darwin
  • Lufthansa's Jettainer to digitise American Airlines Cargo ULD containers
  • IAG links up with Freightos' WebCargo online freight marketplace

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • Liberian Registry appoints Humera Ahmed as VP of Legal & Business Development
  • London P&I Club's capital position remains strong despite heavy cost of claims
  • Nations urged to cooperate after new Hormuz Strait attacks
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta invited to be part of high level global panel
  • Strategic cooperation agreement inked for new bulk carrier designs
  • Port of Wilhelmshaven poised to emerge as a key European hub
  • Allcargo Mundra CFS receives C-TPAT certification for complying with global security guidelines
  • Uber Technologies reports spectacular growth in its freight unit in Q1 2019
  • Cabinet approves Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019
  • Investment opportunities for Indian companies in LAC region highlighted
  • Pre-Budget discussion points raised by FIEO during the meeting with Finance Minister
  • TEA pushes for alternate WTO-compatible scheme in place of MEIS
  • Global demand for natural gas to keep on growing: IEA
  • Lodha & ESR join forces to develop master-planned industrial park in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Purple island hoppers
  • New head for UK bureau
  • Europe Net to cooperate with Guretruck
  • APL reduces emissions
  • Air and sea freight hub for Rhenus at Leipzig/Halle airport
  • First non-stop transatlantic (airmail) flight
  • Nippon Express Global builds warehouse in Shanghai
  • Dirk Max Johns resigns from management
  • Rail/truck transload facility opened in Jeffersonville
  • From Hamburg to Latin America
  • Asky launches services to South Africa
  • Girteka plans new headquarters
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Wendolynn Montoya Cloonan joins Houston port commission
  • Trieste and Bettembourg improve ship-rail links
  • Making Thailand and Laos services more efficient
  • GLS partners with Mexican cargo carrier
  • Milestone for Gateway Basel Nord

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • Oil price spike threat after two more tankers are attacked in the Middle East
  • New Warsaw airport could feature an exclusive rail freight link
  • THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd and ONE relaunch North Sea Baltic Express service
  • More M&A in forwarding likely, as major players feel the need to 'keep up'
  • The Morrow Roberson Road Test: WebCargo Sky, an ebooking platform or not?
  • Did Walmart convince FedEx to dump Amazon?
  • Confessions of a USPS worker: Delivering Amazon parcels 'till we drop'
  • Supply chain radar: The e-commerce revolution has barely begun
  • Supply chain radar: CMA CGM rumoured to be in talks with Geodis

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • ShipMoney extends agreement with Helikon Shipping
    Maritime payment solution provider ShipMoney has extended its Maritime Payment Services Agreement with Helikon Shipping into a long-term multi-year relationship. ShipMoney has been utilized by Helikon to pay wages to crew members
  • VIDEO: U.S. blames Iran in Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks
    At a press briefing in Washington this afternoon, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the attacks on two tankers that occurred in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today. "This
  • Autonomous ship will have automated mooring system
    MacGregor has won a contract from Kongsberg Maritime to deliver an automated mooring system for the world's first autonomous containership, Yara Birkeland. This will enable mooring operations to be undertaken without human
  • ClassNK releases guidelines on low-flashpoint fuels
    Classification society ClassNK has released Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels (Methyl/Ethyl Alcohol / LPG). ClassNK notes that stricter environmental regulations are being enforced. It says that, in theory, ships using alternative
  • SW/TCH invests in Water Go Round e-ferry
    SW/TCH Maritime (SW/TCH) reports that it has invested to construct and own the Water Go Round e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine (GGZEM). As we reported earlier (see story),
  • Two tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
    Attacks on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz made headlines this morning. Iranian state controlled media showed images of a pillar of smoke rising from one ship and reported that Iranian
  • Nor-Shipping sets new records
    Organizers say that the latest Nor-Shipping was the most successful ever. In all, almost 50,000 people participated in Nor-Shipping 2019 official events between 3 and 7 June - a 34% increase over

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • Tanker attacks: US accuses Iran of working to disrupt oil flow
    Facts must be established and responsibilities clarified, argues UN secretary general, but US officials appear adamant that Iran is to...
  • Maritime risk at 16-year high after tankers targeted again
    The US is adamant that Iran is behind Thursday's attacks, but as security sources assess the evidence the shipping industry...
  • Tanker attacks: IMO chief 'greatly concerned'
    IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said investigations would determine whether further action by the organisation is needed
  • London Club combined ratio hits 140% after $26m deficit
    The main factor contributing to the loss was an increase in the cost of claims
  • Economou tables offer to take DryShips private
    Under the terms of the offer, DryShips would be merged into a subsidiary of SPII Holdings
  • Ex-Liberian flag chief joins Oldendorff
    Scott Bergeron will be focused on developing commercial opportunities in the US market, as well as being involved in the...
  • Tanker attacks: Diplomatic channels opened to repatriate crew
    'I am extremely worried about the safety of our crews going through the Straits of Hormuz,' Intertanko chair tells Lloyd's...
  • Hunter Group selects OSM to manage new VLCCs
    The vessels, which are being built at the DSME yard in South Korea, are due to be delivered by the...
  • DHL Global Forwarding stays top of 3PL league
    Gains made last year will be difficult to replicate again in 2019
  • Cagliari transhipment hub future in doubt
    Negotiations over the future of CICT are continuing following Hapag-Lloyd's decision to pull out from calling at the terminal
  • MGO will remain a safer bet over LSFO at top bunkering port
    In light of the information made public so far with respect to the positions bunker suppliers may hold on marine gas oil...
  • Daily Briefing
    UK's upcoming 2050 net zero emission law leaves shipping untouched - for now | Cargill cuts shipping emissions on chartered...
  • Oil tankers 'attacked' in Gulf of Oman
    'Tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf is now as high as it gets without being an...
  • Viewpoint: Ports key to supply chains
    Ports represent the front door to any country and to an island like this, efficient ports with good landside communications...
  • Gunvor eyes offtake with Commonwealth LNG
    Large trading houses such as Gunvor are latching on to the opportunity offered by the flexible destination offtake agreements with...
  • Shipowners in Greece and Hong Kong join to express 2020 'concerns'
    They also agreed that shipping should not be expected to fund all the research and development needed to meet carbon...
  • Oxygen depletion fatalities on the rise
    So far this year, five deaths have been reported due to oxygen depletion, with another 10 linked to a gas...
  • Delta Tankers and Zodiac Maritime identified as Brightoil VLCC buyers
    Brokers say there is optimism in the VLCC market but not many transactions have taken place due to gaps between...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • Legislators raise alarm on NY-NJ port customs
  • Frontier expands resin export footprint in Charleston
  • Catapult pulls Xeneta data into rate management system
  • Rankings: US Heavy-haul truck revenue jumps
  • Cyclone shuts ports in India's Gujarat state
  • US ports make grab for infrastructure funds
  • Chassis 'utility' model proposed for ports, hubs
  • Rhine shipping limits dent German industrial growth
  • Freight marketplaces hinge on spot rate adoption

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • Chemical company sues Tide Line over terminal crash
    A northern New Jersey chemical company is accusing the crew of a Greek-owned bulker of disobeying terminal rules and taking it out of commission for weeks last year. AdvanSix filed a $1.5m lawsuit in Norfolk, Virginia federal court Tuesday, alleging the 26,000-dwt Amazon (built 1997) damaged the pier at its Hopewell, Virginia terminal last June while loading ammonium sulfate destined for west Afr
  • US blames Iran for twin tanker attacks off Fujairah
    The attack follows a pattern of behavior since the US pulled out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Pompeo says
  • Cruise majors plan to stay course in Middle East
    Six tankers have been attacked off Fujairah in the past month.
  • Vietnam benefits as trade war hits Chinese shipments
    Other Asian nations gain at neighbour's expense
  • STX among Asian shipyards seeking MR tanker deals
    South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is among Asian yards hoping to win orders for MR tankers following its recent deal with Pacific Carriers for two 35,000-dwt product carriers. The Chinhae-based yard, which is working its way out of administration, has told brokers it is once again ready to start contracting ships in volume as it recovers from financial difficulties. Pacific Carriers retu
  • Klaveness Marine reveals juicy annual profit
    Klaveness Marine Holding had another successful year in 2018, which saw profit account for nearly half of its revenue. The Oslo-based private investment company, which is owned by Tom Erik Klaveness and his family, made most of its profits on property for the second year in a row. Klaveness Marine last year had a pre-tax profit of NOK 329m ($38.1m) against a NOK 365m profit in 2017. The operati
  • China seizes Arctic agenda with unique ice-class skill set
    The world may be wary of a Chinese military strength, but Beijing's 'Silk Road on the Ice' is a greater power play
  • Shandong Shipping signs up for Vale-backed quartet
    Chinese owner orders newcastlemax bulkers at Qingdao Beihai against long-term COAs from Brazilian miner
  • AUDIO: Captain of Hyundai Dubai makes distress call
    TradeWinds is verifying the authenticity of the audio file.
  • Global Ship Lease fixes two ships with 'top-tier' outfits
    One vessel will go to MSC, the other to Maersk.
  • Tanker stocks follow oil prices upward in New York
    Listed owners show early gains as market begins to digest impact of latest attacks in Middle East Gulf.
  • Trafigura in talks with Hyundai Heavy for LPG-fuelled VLGC duo
    Trader and shipowners move to support growing trend for fuel shift on large gas carriers
  • George Economou offers to buy DryShips
    SPII Holdings is offering $4 per share in cash for New York-listed bulker player, which just acquired tanker pool operator Heidmar.
  • Flames doused on Frontline tanker after day of chaos
    Salvors have managed to extinguish a blaze on a Frontline tanker following an attack on two vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. Embed: Attack footage Rumours of torpedo attacks swirled in shipping circles from the early hours, as conflicting reports cast doubt on the fate of the 110,000-dwt Front Altair (built 2016) and the 27,000-dwt BSM-managed tanker Kokuka Couragous (built 2010) and the
  • Iran says tanker attacks 'suspicious'
    The attacks come during a visit from Japanese PM Abe and amidst Iran-US tensions
  • JB Ugland has profitable 2018 but shipping plays a bit part
    JB Ugland Group has reported strong annual results for 2018. But shipping, which was once key to the Ugland family's business activities, now plays a minor role in the company's results. Parent outfit JB Ugland Holding increased its pre-tax profits sharply in 2018 to NOK 319m ($36.9m), from NOK 247m ($29m) a year before. Operating revenues for the Grimstad-based privately owned company totalled
  • Diamantides and Ofer feast on auctioned Brightoil VLCCs
    Zodiac Maritime joins Greeks' hunt for Brightoil tankers auctioned in the Far East
  • War risk underwriters face bill for Fujairah attacks
    US Iran sanctions could raise issues for insurers over salvage payments
  • Avin joins march of the makers with HHI suezmax order
    Vardinoyiannis-controlled company returns to the shipbuilding market after a seven-year break
  • Owners eyeing Gulf tanker loading with caution in poor market
    Attention turns to last done fixture and how loadings in the region might be affected.
  • A 'piracy' case Blackbeard could only have dreamed of
    A sideways look at shipping by TradeWinds staff
  • Frontline's Hvide Macleod says tanker explosion cause unclear
    Salvage tugs on standby as investigation starts into the cause of devastating explosions.
  • Mareel seals leaseback deal for 25 CTVs
    UK operator Mareel has announced a sale and leaseback deal with a transport fund for 25 crew transfer and wind farm support vessels (CTVs). Fred Olsen and N-O-S team on crew vessels The buyer is Flexam Invest, which specialises in shipping and logistics investments. Mareel, a subsidiary of Swedish offshore shipping company Northern Offshore Group (NOG), will manage and operate the ships off the
  • Petrofin says end of Greek lending drought is in sight
    Credit Suisse emerges as the leader in Greece's ship financing for the fifth year
  • Sonangol and Clarksons Platou partnership set to end
    The Saragol Tankers cooperation with Sonangol and two groups of investors led by Clarksons Platou Project Finance is poised to come to an an end, TradeWinds has learned. The Angolan oil company had two tankers fixed on long-term charter to two different Norwegian firms. Stena Sonangol sees IMO 2020 gain for suezmaxes DSME boosted by $400m delivery of Sonangol drillship Some brokers claim that
  • Paulo d'Amico: western crude supply could be at risk
    Intertanko chairman Paolo d'Amico issued a stark warning to the world on Thursday following the attacks on two tankers in the Middle East Gulf. The Italian shipowner said in a statement: "Following two attacks on member vessels this morning, I am extremely worried about the safety of our crews going through the Strait of Hormuz. "We need to remember that some 30% of the world's (seaborne) crude
  • China, South Korea in ballast water pact
    Asia's No 1 and No 4 economies have detailed more rules in enforcing the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
  • Frontline crew taken to Iran, Schulte crew on US navy ship
    Iranian rescue teams pick up Frontline crew, while the crew of Kokuka Courageous are on a US navy vessel.
  • OSM Maritime wins technical management contract for Hunter Group VLCCs
    Hunter Group has contracted OSM Maritime to undertake the full technical management of its state-of-the-art fleet "smart" VLCCs. Hunter Group bangs tanker drum as $196m double VLCC sale talks continue The eight vessels are currently under construction at DSME in South Korea and will be delivered towards the end of 2019 and into 2020. The Hunter vessels will be managed from OSM's base in Arenda
  • Tanker Kokuka Courageous damaged but afloat
    All 21 crew from tanker are safe after abandoning ship following Gulf incident
  • Oil price spikes, Frontline shares up, after new Gulf tanker attacks
    Rises reverse recent declines due to trade worries and growing stockpiles
  • Frontline and Schulte tankers attacked off Fujairah
    'Successive explosions' reported as crews abandon vessels safely with no casualties reported.
  • Algoma hull holds the key for 3 Maj yard
    A partially completed bulker cancelled by a Canadian owner is vital if Croatian shipbuilder 3 Maj is to avoid bankruptcy, according to its CEO. Edi Kucan told the Poslovni website that hull 733, abandoned by Algoma Central Corporation last year, is 80% complete. 3 Maj bankruptcy decision postponed He wants the Croatian government to provide €120m ($134.8m) to finish this and three other vessels
  • Singapore's big guns say they are "ready for IMO 2020"
    BW Group, Maersk Tankers, Pacific Carriers, AET and PIL all set for 1 January deadline, says MPA.
  • BMT gains foothold in US offshore wind sector
    Two vessels will be deployed on Orsted's coastal Virginia offshore wind project by 2020.
  • Seacon goes on $80m raid for wide-beam Hammonia trio
    Singapore liner operator leads foray into German market by taking three boxships
  • K Line plans to fit scrubbers to just 10% of its bulker fleet
    LNG bunkering, renewable energy and hydrogen can be the options to meet the IMO's emissions targets for 2030 and 2050, according to the Japanese giant's environmental chief
  • Middle East buyers chase midsize bulker purchases
    Serenity buys ship from Triton Navigation, while details emerge on two S'hail panamax buys

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • Suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf of Oman
    The Norwegian-owned Front Altair was "suspected of being hit by a torpedo" and the Japanese-owned Kukako Courageous was struck "with some sort of shell," according to reports.
  • Commentary: China ends burdensome NVOCC process
    The multistep requirements for initial applications and renewals have been simplified by the Ministry of Transport.
  • Ag shippers say customer service 'dying art form'
    Exporters at the annual meeting of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition lament lack of visibility to shipments and carrier accountability and the disappearance of telephones.
  • Port of Hamburg touts growth in rail traffic
  • TOTE's Greene recognized for lifetime of achievement
  • Executive Moves: Lufthansa Cargo, USPack
  • TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico leasing 220 NaturaLINE units
  • USTR grants exclusions from duties on solar cells
  • Ground broken for South Carolina warehouse
  • USDOT will award $292.7 million in port grants

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 13, 2019
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Taiwan's CPC to seek replacement naphtha cargo after tanker fire
    "If the replacement cargo arrives before July 20, we can maintain cracker runs at 100%," Chen said.
  • TANKERS: Daily VLCC earnings to rise sharply in 4Q: Fearnleys
    A turnaround is expected as ships are taken for floating storage, installing scrubbers and more oil is likely to be produced by OPEC member countries, Kilen said.
  • Two tankers loaded with 'Japan-related cargoes' attacked near Hormuz: METI minister
    The reported attacks came to light during a visit by Japanese Minister Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Iran.
  • IMO 2020 could cause Brent price spike to $80/b by end-2019: Platts Analytics
    Midgley indicated there was strong support at that $60 level.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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