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May 15, 2019

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Vancouver dockers hold strike vote, but allow talks to continue Best ever April for San Pedro ports, but only empties made real gains Singapore April container throughput up 2.4pc to 2.99 million TEU Port of Oakland reports busiest April in its 92-year history China's April exports fall dramatically while imports rise slightly China backtracks on US trade deal commitments, American tariffs hit back Rotterdam throughput up 7pc to 3.7 million TEU in first quarter Hamburg volumes dip as other HHLA box terminals enjoy strong Q1 DHL quarterly profit soars 28.1pc to US$1.34 billion as sales rise 4.1pc Panalpina elects Thomas Kern chairman ahead of expected DSV merger Hong Kong's Hutchison, Maersk's APMT stuff Barcelona with new cranes Hutchison Ports hits 1.3 billion TEU milestone on its 50th anniversary Vancouver Vanterm invests US$119 million to reach 1 million TEU Emirates' cargo revenue up 5.6pc to US$3.6 billion as volume rise 1.4pc IAG Cargo Q1 revenue falls to US$308.9 million, blames weak market Etihad adds Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City to B777F run

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MAY 14, 2019
CMA CGM launches ADRINAF, first direct service between Adriatic Sea & Algeria Dry Bulk market trends HMM to join Digital Container Shipping Association International project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping launched Schulte Group launches dedicated venture capital unit for maritime startups TT Club presenting a way forward in search for a safer supply chain Yang Ming's volume & revenue up in Q1 Sugar export surges to 21.29 lakh tonnes this year, says AISTA India's 1st export shipment for Afghanistan through Iran arrives at Chabahar Port GST & e-way bill helping trucks to cover 10-15 pc more distance in a day Schenker India set to double its warehousing capacity by 2022 India's thermal coal purchases expected to rise to a record this year Manufacturing sector looking up as capacity utilisation rose to 80 pc in Q4: FICCI US agrees to extend GSP benefits till new govt is formed

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LNG sees itself at the top of the class Belarus and Georgia forge closer ties with China Take-over expands logistics services in Australia DP DHL Group grows revenue and earnings in Q1 Dualog appoints new sales manager for Greek market Arkas Line/Hapag-Lloyd VSA starts operations Boeing's big cargo drone makes first outdoor flight Descartes acquires Core transport technologies Laude Smart Intermodal buys four dragon locomotives Nunner Logistics takes over 4PL provider Caroz New mega ro-ro vessels to run on LNG Fresh news for flying fish from Norway to China Agility achieves targets LDZ privatisation promoted by false valuation? "Curiosity of the Day" Brockmann moves from Coli to AAL Shipping Strong April for the port of Long Beach European airports lose cargo volumes in Q1

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MAY 14, 2019
Drought forces Panama Canal draught restrictions and pushes up rates IMO 2020 angst for carriers, and it's not just about the cost Five more major container carriers join DCSA push for standardised digitisation The implications of data protection regulations for logistics operators Oslo Airport operator backs out of plan to build new seafood centre How logistics is proving that Amazon needs to be regulated Four new appointments across MSC commercial and customer service units Market Insight: Why nervous Kuehne + Nagel is in the midst of an existential crisis Software specialist E2open acquires Amber Road for $425m Supply chain radar: DSV's bumpy road to glory - the emperor has no clothes

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MAY 14, 2019
Gulf Island delivers third Z-Tech tug in series Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. reports that its Shipyard Division has successfully delivered the M/V Connolly M, a Z-Tech 30-80 Terminal/Escort Tug to Bay Houston Towing Company. The M/V Connelly M was designed Houston Ship Channel reopens as spill response continues The Houston Ship Channel has been reopened following the closure that followed the May 10 collision between the 755-foot tanker Genesis River and barges pushed by the Kirby tug Voyager that resulted Sea Machines partners with Hike Metal on autonomous SAR Boston, Mass, based Sea Machines Robotics is partnering with Canadian workboat manufacturer Hike Metal to integrate Sea Machines' SM300 autonomous vessel control system aboard commercial vessels tasked with search-and-rescue (SAR) missions. Once Hurtigruten introduces electric explorer catamarans Expedition cruise specialist Hurtigruten has partnered with Norwegian startup Brim Explorer to introduce battery powered catamarans custom built for Polar water exploration. Beginning in the spring of 2020, a 24 m x

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MAY 14, 2019
Minerva orders fifth LNG carrier Industry sources say Greek owner added a ship at Samsung recently while MOL is touted as the owner behind this... Shipping security tightens as investigations probe Iran links to tanker attacks Photographs emerge confirming initial reports that little damage was done to the four vessels Production begins at Cameron LNG Louisiana export facility will begin loading cargoes in the coming weeks IMO baulks at mandatory bunker licensing schemes Governments shun mandatory national bunker licensing schemes as lobbyists fail to persuade them to impose mandatory rules US sanctions paralyse Iran oil exports The dramatic slide in shipments seen leaving Iran this month is unprecedented and underscores that steps are being taken to... UK maritime sector commits to recruiting more women Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari acknowledged the challenges of attaining the gender balance that many companies aspire to achieve in... Are coal trades facing the blues? Shipments from the US also expected to decline, especially of thermal coal, according to Doyle Trading Consultants COSL to build 12 dual-fuel PSVs at China yard COSL sees that an increasing number of ships will be built for use with LNG fuel, and its initial order... Time to put 'scrapping' on the scrap heap? New regulations are forcing facilities to act and standards are slowly improving, says Elin Beate Saltkjel, head of QA at Grieg... China's trade conditions seen as worsening in the second half Container lines have been seen making some adjustments in their networks in recent months Dry bulk shipping safe from Chinese tariffs for now Following the most recent trade talks between China's apparatchiks and the White House trade team, China's decision to increase tariffs on... Poor liner reliability opens a window of opportunity for those who get it right There is huge opportunity for an alliance that can try to be the top performer among the global top 15... Quality carrier services require customer commitment Lines look to differentiate on service quality rather than costs to improve schedule reliability Schulte Group launches start-up unit focused on Europe and Asia Schulte Group unit founded to support early-stage ventures, typically pre-revenue companies at the idea or prototype stage Torm commits to 13 more scrubber retrofits The company agreed the sale of two ageing medium range tankers in the first quarter, leaving it with 69 vessels... Container shipping faces wave of disruption The impact on container shipping from digitalisation will hinge on the the extent to which digital disruptors will be able... Dynamic pricing could save box shipping from a 'Ryanair' future Customer segmentation offers opportunities to lift earnings from customers willing to pay more Daily Briefing Tanker 'sabotage' off UAE puts shipping on alert \| Shippers call for bunker bill clarity \| Low-sulphur quality concerns still... Canada's LNG project developer buying out gas producer Pacific Oil & Gas, which is developing the 2.1m tonnes per annum Woodfibre LNG export project, has signed definitive agreements to... LNG-related stocks take a hit from China's latest tariff rises Chinese LNG buyers have already started diverting US-origin cargoes since last September

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MAY 14, 2019
NY-NJ port handling larger ships with bigger payloads US moves closer to teenage trucker pilot Forwarders hold defense to digital upstarts EU regulator raises concerns over state shipping subsidies EU: Common low-sulfur BAF would be collusion India progresses on port portal after rocky rollout Trucker bankruptcies reveal perils for carriers, shippers Container data standards effort builds with new carriers joining Amber Road expands E2open global trade reach amid tensions

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MAY 14, 2019
Nordic American Tankers posts best results in years Nordic American Tankers is trumpeting its best quarterly performance in nearly three years, with even better days in store. The Herbjorn Hansson-led company posted a $5.6m profit for the first three months of 2019 a $25.3m improvement over the same period last year and its best, the company said, since the second quarter of 2016. New loan's 'cash sweep' could limit dividends for Nordic American Diana Shipping gets boost from improved tender offer New York-listed bulker player raises share price to $3.40. Product tanker Babylon back under the hammer in Asia One of two Coastal Oil handysize product tankers that failed to sell at auction in April will be back on the auction block at the end of this month. The Sheriff of Singapore's office will conduct another auction for the 24,200-dwt Babylon (built 2017) on 27 May via a sealed tender process, with offers on the ship due in at 3pm on the day. The Babylon, together with identical sistership Atalanta Taylor Maritime stays true to secondhand bulk carriers Buttery says it is possible to earn good returns with older bulkers provided you have the know-how AVIC International Leasing emerges as financier for five Navios product tankers Chinese state lessor continues expansion pace as its business is not affected by the planned sale of group shipbuilding Navigator Holdings hypes 2020 with projects coming on line Navigator Holdings is already looking ahead to next year. A number of one-off incidents worldwide pushed the New York-listed company into the red for the first quarter, but chief executive David Butters said other projects identified on the company's "road to 2020" are humming along. "We believe in the milestones we identified on that road to 2020 remain achievable and essentially on our origina Latest scrubber play gives Torm full hand for IMO 2020 Torm now has the hand it wanted to play in the IMO 2020 tanker upcycle after doubling its investment in scrubber technology today, according to executive director Jacob Meldgaard. The Danish product tanker owner this morning revealed it would now fit the equipment on 34 of its tankers, with all bar two having the kit on board by the start of next year. "We are now where we would like to be ahead Diamond S could expand scrubber total Craig Stevenson fields his first public conference call in 12 years with IMO 2020 questions and explanation of repositioning costs on MR fleet. UK Club reports $32m loss P&I mutual's balance sheet hit by expensive claims Diana Shipping extends tender offer at higher price Simeon Palios-led bulker owner in April offered to buy back 3.13 million shares. Cosco International boosted by bulker charter Cosco Shipping International's marine revenue grew in the first quarter thanks to an additional bulker in operation. The Singapore-listed owner chartered in an extra ship in the period, pushing revenue up 14% from SGD 3.6m ($2.59m) to SGD 4.1m. Group net profit was SGD 2.94m, up from SGD 2.87bn in 2018, but overall revenue declined to SGD 39.01m from SGD 40.64m. However, charter rates were lowe Germany's 'bad bank' turns a corner with first positive result Portfoliomanagement releases in-the-black results but warns that winding down of non-performing shipping loans will continue for years to come Roose & Partners calls for quick release of Yantian Express cargo Law firm wants all parties to work together to deliver salvaged cargo from fire-ravaged containership Libya's NOC opens office in US for $60bn push Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has opened its first international headquarters in Houston. The office is planning to lead a $60bn procurement drive to upgrade Libya's oil and gas sector and increase production capacity to 2.1m barrels per day by 2023. NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla said: "This is NOC's first international office - a major milestone in our journey as an NOC responsible for Yang Ming cuts back loss to $22m Taiwanese container line Yang Ming Marine Transport has slashed its first quarter loss as revenue rose. It said the net deficit to 31 March was TWD 0.68bn ($22.06m), down from TWD 1.95bn in 2018. Yang Ming seals deal for boxship quartet with Shoei Kisen The owner's ships carried 1.29m teu in the period, up 5% year-on-year. Revenue increased 13% to TWD 35.08bn. The improvement came despite the Maxim Group second US bank in six weeks to cut shipping coverage A second investment bank has parted ways with its shipping analyst and apparently dropped coverage of the sector in a climate of scarce deals and struggling shares. The Maxim Group has let go analyst James Jang just weeks after Seaport Global Securities split with Houston-based analyst Magnus Fyhr, sources told TradeWinds. Jang had been writing research notes on companies including DHT Holdings, Solomon Trader refloated after three months Salvage workers have managed to refloat an ageing bulker that has been aground close to a Unesco World Heritage site for more than two months. The 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994), partially loaded with 11,000 tonnes of bauxite, got stuck in the Solomon Islands' Rennell Bay in February this year after being caught up in a storm. Authorities draw up plans to refloat sorry Solomon Trader Th Ship Finance International eyes new bonds John Fredriksen shipowning company Ship Finance International is going on the road to test support for a new bond issue. It has brought in DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB and Arctic Securities to arrange a series of fixed-income investor meetings in the Nordic countries from 22 May. A five-year Norwegian unsecured bond may follow, subject to market conditions, it said. Last August, the company secured VSM boss Luken slams Chinese state support for yards Chinese state aid to shipyards has come under fire in Germany for "distorting" the market. Speaking at its annual meeting, German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) general manager Reinhard Luken said Asian competitors are aiming to penetrate the high-tech shipbuilding market. "It is a sign of realism that the discussion has shifted from focusing only on the opportunities offere Fiba Group exits shipping as it sells final MR tanker Hong Kong-based owner Island Navigation pays $26m-plus to Turkish billionaire for 50,000-dwt vessel How New Shore aims to revive Germany's retail space An online crowdfunding venture is targeting a new generation of investors with a 'warts and all' pitch 28 people to remain on quarantined Scientology ship A group of passengers and crew have been ordered to stay on a Church of Scientology cruiseship on which a case of measles was discovered. Scientology cruiseship quarantined after measles case The 9,800-gt Freewinds (built 1968) was originally quarantined in St Lucia at the start of May. It was later released to head to its home port of Curacao and arrived there a week ago. Authorities there sa Eidesvik vessel to spend summer in the North Sea Eidesvik Offshore has won a letter of award to supply a source vessel to ocean-bottom seismic technology firm Magseis Fairfield this summer. The 93-metre survey vessel Veritas Viking (built 1998) will be employed for two to three months on an upcoming ocean-bottom survey at an undisclosed location in the North Sea . Eidesvik continues cooperation with Seabed Geosolutions The contract commences Gulf Navigation slips into the red Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation has fallen to a loss as costs rose faster than revenue in the first quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 11m ($2.99m) to 31 March, compared to a profit of AED 4.9m in 2018. Revenue increased to AED 45m from AED 37.6m, but operating expenses jumped to AED 41.8m against AED 27.5m. In early December, UAE-based Goldilocks Investment Company acquired Danish shipowner Torm doubles scrubber investment to span half of its tanker fleet Danish product tanker owner Torm has doubled its investment in scrubbers having ridden a recovering market to record its best quarterly results in three years. Torm says tanker market is set for 'multi-year' upward cycle Product tanker capital of the world shows clockwork growth Torm extends scrubber plan as it inks new joint venture Torm shows 2020 hand with scrubbers set for all newbuildings Q-Flex LNG carrier makes historic transit of Panama Canal Largest LNG carrier to date uses the expanded waterway, opening trade potential for all but the largest vessels in Q-ship fleet Eidesvik continues cooperation with Seabed Geosolutions Eidesvik Offshore has signed a deal to supply Seabed Geosolutions with seismic source and node-handling vessels over a "long-term" period. The two have agreed a master timecharter agreement, under which individual contracts will be called off, the shipowner said on Monday. Eidesvik details two-tier PSV market Eidesvik: no subsea recovery until 2020 Under the first call-off agreement, Eidesvik Marinakis aframax tanker newbuildings set for ExxonMobil time charters Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is set to secure long-term time charters for two aframax tanker newbuildings on order in South Korea. The deal, which is believed to remain on subjects, is the latest evidence of charterers paying a premium for scrubber-fitted tankers with IMO 2020 rules set to arrive. Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges Evangelos Marinakis marks S&P scorecard with profit Dramatic turnaround for Namura Shipbuilding Japan's Namura Shipbuilding is expecting a much better annual result than previously forecast. It said net earnings for the year ended 31 March will now be around JPY 621m ($5.65m), against a forecast loss of JPY 500m before. Namura posted a loss of JPY 20.55bn in the previous 12 months. Revenue is expected to be JPY 124.58bn, down from an actual income of JPY 134.88bn a year earlier Splosna Plovba fleet shrinks with sale of bulker pair Greek dry debutant strikes second deal in as many months to snap up sistership from shipowning arm of Shin Kurushima Dockyard KN Maritime sells second ultramax to Neptune Dry Greek dry debutant strikes second deal in as many months to snap up sistership from shipowning arm of Shin Kurushima Dockyard UK Supreme Court's shipping shortfall angers its legal sector Country seen at risk of losing its edge with lack of commercial experience on the bench

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MAY 14, 2019
USTR releases notice for $300 billion in additional China tariffs Sen. Chuck Grassley said Americans "need to know" the Trump administration understands the economic pain they would feel in a prolonged trade war. WCI lays out ways to update inland waterways Waterways Council Inc. President and CEO Mike Toohey says "the Corps of Engineers-maintained lock system would qualify for Social Security if there were such eligibility." Port of Oakland will continue talks on waterfront ballpark Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of continuing negotiations with the Oakland Athletics for the lease of Howard Terminal as the site for a new baseball stadium. More carriers join Digital Container Shipping Association First Q-Flex LNG tanker transits Panama Canal Register for Thursday's trade compliance webinar Yang Ming reports higher revenue, smaller loss in Q1 Executive Moves: Glander, Gibbs & Cox, Boxzooka FMCSA seeks public input on younger CMV drivers Walmart dives into next-day delivery E2open to buy Amber Road for $425 million APL adds second Hawaii service

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MAY 14, 2019
Istanbul bunker market short of marine gasoil Marine gasoil is in short supply at the port of Istanbul in Turkey due to the delayed arrival of replenishment cargoes. Singapore's defense minister flags concerns on maritime security threats Global maritime threats are persisting Singapore's defense minister Ng Eng Hen said Tuesday. Japan sees no immediate impact on Mideast crude imports after 'sabotage attack': METI minister Japan does not see immediate impact on its crude imports from the Middle East. Attacks on Mideast infrastructure lift oil prices Crude futures settled higher Tuesday. Ship sabotage in UAE has muted impact on Fujairah bunker operations: sources "There is no concern about availability so far," a bunker trader in the region said. TRADER NOTE: Glander appoints David Chiang as bunker risk manager "More clients consider hedging as a bunker requirement to mitigate risks from an expected volatile market," Carsten Ladekjaer, company CEO, said. Shell conducts 19 successful VLSFO trials with shipowners as IMO 2020 looms Shell Shipping & Maritime has also carried out a successful trial of the new fuel on one of its own vessels, Henderson said. Germany's Uniper aims to boost LSFO spot sales as traders eye storage play "We see demand increasing significantly, both in the 0.1% market, and now we are having active conversations on the 0.5% market for delivery through the end of the year," Wood said. Ship operator Thome confirms 'sustained hull damage' to oil tanker off Fujairah Sun "The master of MT Andrea Victory reported the crew were unharmed but there was a hole in the hull area of the aft peak tank," Thome said. UK War Risks Club says investigating Fujairah ship sabotage incident "If a change to the current designated Additional Premium areas is to be made then this would be made with seven days' notice to shipowners," Whitear said. Ship sabotage in UAE adds to Gulf oil supply risks "The precise means of attack or sabotage is unknown," the US Maritime Administration alerted.

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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:
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	-	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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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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