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August 16, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Nansha doubles number of sailings to Rotterdam as PRD pivot port
  • HMM narrows Q2 loss 76pc to US$93 million as revenues rise 12.8pc
  • US delays imposing tariffs on certain imported goods until December 15
  • Oakland lifts record 90,598 TEU of imports in July as exports rise 10pc
  • Huawei to build 'irony army' in restructuring drive to survive US sanctions
  • Portuguese government okays expansion of Port of Sines' Terminal XXI
  • China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked from market
  • Montreal wins US$14 million in federal funding to ease truck congestion
  • 3 robberies against ships in Indonesia, Malaysia August 6-12: ReCAAP
  • Best Transportation tests Port of NY-NJ's first electric truck for containers
  • US lawmaker drafts bill to attract and train more women truck drivers
  • HAFFA warns Hong Kong airport disruption hurts cargo hub reputation
  • Fraport H1 profit up 17pc to US$184.2 million as revenue rises 5.2pc
  • Global air cargo demand falls 4.8pc in June for 8th straight month: IATA
  • Forwarders trade air cargo derivates to counter volatility in spot market

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Growth outlook for global container throughput revised
  • MoS lists key achievements of July 2019
  • Panamax rates seen rising supported by strong demand for coal import from India
  • RCL records net profit & increased lifting in Q2 2019
  • Fumigation requirements to Australia & New Zealand
  • Govt mulls reimbursement of various imposts on exports & relaxed lending norms to improve credit flow
  • Latest edition of AEO Compendium published
  • MALA 2019, the 10th edition, set to be a grand affair on Sept. 20 in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Grand new era in Guadeloupe
  • Pallet network delivers a mountain range of pallets
  • Haulier continues to expand its fleet
  • Evergreen jacks up its profit
  • Gebrüder Weiss offers truck parking spaces
  • C.H. Robinson names Mike Zechmeister as CFO
  • Silk Way Airlines USA appoints exclusive GSA
  • LLamasoft lands JD Logistics supply chain deal
  • Take-over enhances product portfolio
  • Boxes keep flowing into Los Angeles
  • Fadi Nahas appointed VP at Silk Way Airlines USA
  • Hyderabad attracts Spicejet's freighter
  • Oiling up for business in Oman
  • New rail service between Lithuania and Ukraine
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Richard Juergens moves from Oman to USA
  • STS and RTG make hay while the sun shines
  • Air Asia invests in e-commerce venture

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • HMM to axe AEX and move towards early THE Alliance partnership
  • Maersk reports a 'quarter of solid progress' as profits rise
  • Deliveroo quits German food delivery market to seek 'opportunities elsewhere'
  • HKIA gets injunction to stop protesters obstructing operations
  • States seek to overturn directive on freight train crew size
  • Supply chain radar: Feeling upbeat about Yang Ming, right?
  • Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk enters 'new phase' but still hauling its old baggage

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Shell Ventures takes a stake in Corvus Energy
    Corvus Energy reports that it has finalized an investment deal with Shell Ventures. The investment is a step towards Shell's ambition to decrease the carbon footprint of the energy products it sells
  • Yangzijiang Chairman absent "assisting in confidential PRC investigation"
    Shares in Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd fell 17.3% on the Singapore stock exchange today after the company revealed in a filing that its Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder Ren Yuanlin
  • Neste to launch IMO 2020 compliant fuel
    Finnish oil refiner Neste says that it is to start offering a new IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. Neste Marine 0.5, containing 0.5% sulfur, will be introduced to the market during fourth quarter
  • Coast Guard proposes requirement changes to PIC of fuel transfers
    The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to amend the requirements regulating personnel permitted to serve as a person in charge (PIC) of fuel oil transfers on an inspected vessel by adding the
  • Digital tank gauging helps address BWTS approvals under IMO convention amendments
    New amendments to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are due to come into force in October this year. Compliance with the BWM convention requires that water treatment systems be fitted to
  • Carnival is first cruise line to receive Blue Angel award
    Carnival Corporation & plc., the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced that AIDAnova from its popular German brand AIDACruises is the first-ever cruise ship to be awarded the prestigious Blue Angel
  • Port of Everett Commission names its first female CEO in 100-year history
    The Port of Everett (Wash.) Commission on August 13 voted 3-0 to approve a contract naming the port's Deputy Executive Director Lisa Lefeber the next CEO, effectiveOctober 16. Lefeber is the first
  • Port of Hamburg sees strong growth in first half of 2019
    Germany's largest universal port remains on a growth course, achieving a distinct 4.1% advance to 69.4 million tons in seaborne cargo handling in the first half of 2019. Especially good growth trend

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Torm expects tanker boost to come within weeks
    The company's exposure to the Middle East is limited to about 12%, in line with clean petroleum product trades through...
  • Gibraltar orders release of Iranian tanker
    UPDATED: Court rules that Grace 1 tanker seized last month is free to leave, however no movement on detention of...
  • Neste introduces IMO-compliant low-sulphur fuel
    The Finnish refiner will begin supplying the residual marine fuel oil 0.5% fuel during the fourth quarter of 2019
  • Maersk chief says trade war threatens global growth
    Consumer spending and changing trade patterns are protecting Maersk from the full impact of the trade war, but recession threats...
  • Norden feels the heat from Trump's trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020
    The company has signed two long-term charters for the transportation of wood pellets and coal
  • OSV firms buoyed by Middle East business
    The oversupply situation within the OSV sector continues to pose challenges for service providers as charter rates remain depressed amid...
  • DBS backs Yangzijiang despite sell-off
    DBS analyst Pei Hwa Ho argues Yangzijiang's share plunge appears 'overdone', considering the company's solid fundamentals
  • Golden Ocean sees 'dramatic' recovery in dry bulk rates
    Golden Ocean has exercised options for four more scrubbers, taking the total to 23 on its capesize vessels
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping and Brexit: Johnson's prosecco politics lacks sparkle | Epic urges LPG discipline, Capital orders LNG | Yard outlook toughens...
  • Nam Cheong returns to profit on chartering income
    Nam Cheong jumped into the chartering market, expanding its fleet to 34 vessels at the end of June and achieved...
  • Viewpoint: The happy seafarer
    A new index measuring the happiness of seafarers is a welcome innovation, even if happiness is a relative yardstick
  • Maersk boosts bottom line with improved unit costs
    Carrier warns that trade tensions and macro-economic conditions could see volumes grow at the lower end of expectations this year
  • Soyabean trade weakness persists
    Clarksons expects no growth this year in soyabean trade, with a 4% rise predicted in 2020
  • Thoresen Thai posts lower second-quarter profit
    The company expects the Baltic Dry Index to continue its upward trend for the remaining quarters of the year
  • Finalists announced for Lloyd's List Americas Awards
    Judges shortlist finalists from North and South America and the Caribbean for the Lloyd's List Americas Awards and Future Fuels...
  • Managing the broad scope of war risk
    War risks can range across several different covers and both shipowners and underwriters need to ensure they are not unwittingly...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • LA-LB terminals expect smooth sailing for peak-season cargo
  • Decarbonization pressures driving drastic changes in container shipping
  • Private JNPT terminals resist incentives for Chabahar calls
  • US truckload rates remain depressed this summer
  • New Maersk booking reliability product making inroads
  • Mallory Alexander building project cargo unit
  • Maersk boosts profits, warns of tariffs slowing trade

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Gibraltar trumpets Grace 1 detention as sanctions enforcement
    The arrest was "the most successful implementation" of EU sanctions, Gibraltar's Picardo said
  • Eagle Bulk moves European office to Copenhagen
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has moved its European office from Hamburg to Copenhagen to take advantage of the city's focus on maritime. Mathias Groenvald, a shipping executive, will lead the new location. "Given its significant concentration of drybulk activity, we believe that Copenhagen is the ideal location for our European commercial operations," chief executive Gary Vogel said in a statement. Eagl
  • Grace 1 release fuels hope for Stena Bulk
    The release of the Grace 1 is fueling hope the UK-flagged Stena Impero will soon be freed. The 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) was seized 19 July by Iran, in suspected retaliation for the UK arresting the 300,000-dwt Grace 1 (built 1997) in Gibraltar 4 July. The Grace 1 was freed by a Gibraltar court Thursday. US bids to arrest Grace 1 amid continued Iran tension Stena Bulk lobbies govern
  • Huangpu Wenchong dives into gas sector with TSM order
    Second newbuilding contract for Chinese owner this year
  • Hansa Tankers chem-tank pool swells with 10-ship boost
    Company has added 10 chemical tankers, all fitted with scrubbers, from Songa and TRF
  • Baltic Exchange Dry Index hits 2000 twice in one month
    The dry bulk meter hit 2011 on 16 July, marking the first return to that level since December 2013.
  • Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter
    The Swedish tanker owner is looking ahead to a stronger market and has rejigged its contract coverage.
  • Chembulk Tankers takes ship to court with arrest order
    An arrest warrant has been issued for an Interunity Management-controlled ship in a charter dispute with Chembulk Tankers. Connecticut company Chembulk filed a $2m lawsuit last week in a federal court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, looking to arrest the 26,198-dwt Chem Ranger (built 2010). In addition to targeting the ship, the lawsuit focuses on registered owner Lantern Maritime as the defendant. O
  • Maersk Line ramps up charters ahead of 2020
    But chief executive Soren Skou sees slowing down ships and fine-tuning its network figure key to reducing fuel bill.
  • JL Mowinckels Rederi sells last fully owned ship
    Norwegian company says it has no plans to exit shipowning as it eyes tanker and bulker investments
  • Arkon touts cost savings of LNG as fuel for boxships
    German outfit touts savings of LNG as fuel, but calls for subsidies to cover further conversion costs of $9.4m per ship
  • Baltic Exchange looks to expand number of LNG panellists
    Big turnout for first engagement meetings with industry in London and Singapore
  • New Fortress Energy eyes FSRU for next Angola job
    Wes Edens-led company expects to put its Puerto Rico import project into operation by year-end
  • Fujian Ocean affiliate takes ING to court in OW fallout
    Zheng Yao Shipping Group seeks $1m after its ship was arrested and held up in 2016
  • HMM culls standalone small-ship Asia-Europe loop
    Decision comes ahead of South Korean owner's plan to join THE Alliance
  • Neste to offer 2020 compliant fuel in fourth quarter
    Refiner has yet to reveal supply points and technical specifications
  • Oaktree's dry bulk buys reflect 'patience' with shipping
    Shipping's largest private equity investor has built stakes in Eagle Bulk Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers while staying the course in product and chemical tonnage
  • Torm seals sale and leaseback deals for six vessels
    The owner had a profitable second quarter, despite refineries undergoing an unusually long period of maintenance.
  • Tightening boxship market benefits owners of smaller tonnage
    Rally for bigger containerships is beginning to filter down to sub-panamax arena
  • Gibraltar court allows release of Grace 1
    The Grace 1 will sail, despite US objections
  • LNG market braces for fallout from Qatari LNG ship play
    Qatar's huge LNG shipping requirement is already unsettling a largely upbeat sector after the Middle East Gulf state unveiled the extent of its ambitions in the first quarter of this year. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge Those following the business said there are rumours spinning around about the likely extent, type and timing of the upcoming orders, which are adding som
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers slides into the red in weak market
    Company fleet growth ratchets up with fourth VLCC newbuilding delivery as suezmax go in for scrubber-fitting
  • Golden Ocean swells dividend despite loss on derivatives bet
    John Fredriksen-backed shipowner quadruples payout to shareholders as earnings beat expectations
  • AP Moller-Maersk profit beats forecasts as freight rates rise
    Profit beats expectations but 'considerable uncertainties' lay ahead
  • Sinokor sale of boxship trio for scrapping collapses
    Cash buyer declines request to extend after seller misses cancelling date
  • APL sells third German-built boxship for recycling
    APL Singapore arrives at Alang anchorage for beaching in next few days
  • Qatar makes first call on owners for its huge haul of LNG carriers
    Middle Eastern gas-producing giant Qatargas sets out a schedule for what ranks as one of the world's largest newbuilding projects
  • Eastern Pacific enters large size segment with Neu Gas trio
    Purchase gives Singapore-based group larger LPG tonnage
  • Epic Gas seeks to avoid expensive steel trap in recovering market
    Charles Maltby keeps expansion in mind but profit tops his wish list
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding resumes trading on SGX
    Investors dump shares as the Dow plummets and the yard's chairman takes leave.
  • NYK's OLIVE looks to improve work-lifestyle balance
    Japanese owner invites employee's kids into Tokyo HQ in bid to change long-held working behaviour
  • Waterfront says methanol is proven, future-proof fuel
    Canadian tanker owner poised to receive world's eighth and ninth methanol-fuelled ships
  • AVIC Maritime sees profit slide on weak newbuilding market
    Marine and offshore solution provider completes AVIC Zhenjiang Shipyard disposal
  • Yang Ming slashes the red ink in the second quarter
    Fleet optimization helps improve finances, but Taiwan owner says supply is set to outpace demand
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine trims Q2 losses
    South Korea's largest shipowner sees improved second quarter, but warns of difficulties ahead

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Vancouver's record mid-year report can't hide trade turbulence
    Canada's largest port saw increases in tonnage and containers during the first half of 2019, but individual cargo types painted a more complicated picture.
  • Navistar cuts medium-duty truck production in Ohio
    Navistar is the first to slow production lines for new trucks. It is targeting medium-duty units because inventories are up 30 percent year over year.
  • Driver productivity and freight capacity in hours of service spotlight
    Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies.
  • Cass predicts economic contraction after eighth consecutive month of shipping declines
    The July Cass Information Systems Inc. Freight Shipments Index sounded dire warnings for an economic contraction following the eighth consecutive month of negative year-over-year numbers.
  • International competition and trade uncertainty weigh on U.S. rail volumes for grain
    Competition from other grain-producing countries weigh on U.S. grain exports - and on U.S. rail volumes for grain.
  • Sehestedt joins FreightWaves as vice president of Association and University Development
    Will Sehestedt will focus on building relationships on behalf of FreightWaves with associations and universities.
  • Walmart spurs optimism with strong second quarter earnings
    As the world's largest retailer, the company is often seen as a bellwether for the overall retail landscape.
  • UPS buys stake in self-driving outfit TuSimple
    It is the first time a transportation and logistics provider has invested in an autonomous trucking company.
  • Trucker's dash-cam video gets driver fired
    Canadian Larry Ash welcomes carrier's dismissal of fellow trucker he recorded making a dangerous pass in British Columbia.
  • Avianca sees another loss during restructuring
    Avianca continues to dispose of aircraft during its financial restructuring.
  • Six drone delivery use cases and lessons for companies to use
    Drones may be one of the key answers to last-mile delivery. Read about how drones are being used around the world.
  • IMO 2020 could spark more shipping tie-ups with fuel sellers
    Golden Ocean could be a trendsetter, buying a stake in a marine-fuel operation to offset IMO 2020 price and availability risks.
  • North American rail volumes continue downward trend
    Year-to-date North American rail volumes fell 2.3 percent last week. But what about for the rest of the year?
  • Mixed signs from the economy as sales climb, industrial output declines
    Retail remains a rare source of strength in the economy while manufacturing struggles
  • There's an app for that: Providing driver value alongside freight visibility
    Introducing an app-based visibility solution could be the answer to shoddy tracking updates.
  • More sizzle in the Southwest, severe storms in Plains (forecast video)
    Temperatures cracking 115° out west, storms and flooding elsewhere.
  • Don Daseke steps down as company's restructuring continues
    Don Daseke steps down as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer as the restructuring continues.
  • U.K.'s Aspray Transport shutting doors after defaulting on £1.9 million debt
    The jobs of 449 workers are at stake as Aspray Transport closes down on August 16, after reeling under insurmountable debt and a worsening Brexit...
  • Maersk: Impact from US-China trade spat 'quite manageable'
    The CEO of Maersk says the impact from the U.S.-China tariffs and trade tensions on global trade has been quite manageable."
  • Port Report: East Coast notches first-half growth for box imports
    West Coast sees slower import volumes as service changes and market downturn take toll.
  • Today's Pickup: Workers are more concerned of people replacing them than robots
    Workers scared of people replacing them than robots; oil markets face nightmarish scenario; German economy is slumping
  • Mexican officials: wait times at Otay Mesa Port of Entry up to five hours
    Truck wait times on the Mexican side of the Otay Mesa port of entry have jumped as the inspection process lengthens, leaving trucks backed up...
  • Truck drivers generally pan proposed revisions to hours-of-service rules
    Reaction is mixed among stakeholders to hours-of-service rule changes proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Box-ship giant Maersk reports huge rise in second quarter profit
    Earlier today in Europe, Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk (NASDAQ: Maersk A; NASDAQ: Maersk B) reported a massive increase in second quarter profit and earnings...
  • Electric marine craft will revolutionize coastal operations but not long-haul shipping
    News of a Japanese electric-powered oil tanker set green-hearts fluttering around the world. Electric marine craft will likely be a big thing in coastal markets...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Oil slide extends amid trade war concerns, stronger dollar
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid a stronger US dollar and lingering macroeconomic growth concerns.
  • Ecuador bunkers supply tight, prices see pressure from refinery maintenance
    Availability of spot IFO 380 volumes has been talked tight in Ecuador this week amid unplanned refinery maintenance.
  • IMO 2020 preparations and its impacts on US exports
    Ahead of IMO 2020, shipowners are increasingly taking ships off the water for scrubber installations.
  • US moves to seize Iranian oil tanker held in Gibraltar
  • Logistics giant Maersk reports 7.5% drop in fuel use on efficiency gains
    The company's Ocean division consumed a total of 2.777 million mt of bunker fuel in Q2, down from 3.002 million mt a year earlier.
  • Finnish refiner Neste launches 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel ahead of IMO 2020
    Finnish refiner Neste is launching its own brand of 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel.
  • Denmark's Torm sees IMO 2020 boosting product tankers
    Danish refined oil products tanker group Torm said Thursday it was well positioned to take advantage of IMO 2020.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Kinder Morgan bulks up Houston Ship Channel refined product and NGL facilities
    Kinder Morgan's Pasadena facility will get the lion's share of the announced project spending.
  • Chinese oil traders shun US crude as trade row deepens
    Chinese buyers were unsure if Beijing would still back purchase commitments amid this fracas.
  • First Europe-bound WTI cargo in Platts MOC sets sail from USGC
    The ship is currently about 200 miles north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
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