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May 17, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama Canal transits biggest ship ever - 15,313-TEU Triton
  • Beijing's tariff exclusions cushion trade war pain for certain sectors
  • China restricts Canadian pork exports from 2 plants over Huawei affair
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine narrows loss as revenues rise 18pc
  • Piracy, sea robbery falls 70pc, but Sulu Sea abduction still a risk
  • Charleston April boxes up 10pc, docks biggest ship - 13,892-TEUer
  • Ship speed limits sly way to boost rates cloaked in green virtue: Splash
  • JNPT seeks bigger ships with completion of harbour deepening
  • Is S'pore's Tuas port too big for its britches in today's environment?
  • CN expands in western Canada, agrees to acquire link to Prince Rupert
  • Ex-APTM Brazil head to take the helm at Brasil Terminal Portuario
  • Air ground handling system market to soar to US$190 billion
  • Boeing stock slides after tweet raises prospect of lost China sales
  • Brussels Airport pilots self-driving shuttle in short-run trials

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • APL marks commitment to Hawaiian market by adding Honolulu to Eagle Express X service
  • APM Terminals Inland Services to be integrated into Maersk Logistics & Services from Aug.
  • OOCL introduces new Asia-South America East Coast & Caribbean direct services
  • SCI inks MoU with Ministry of Shipping for 2019-20
  • Industry wants govt to raise safeguard duty to stop flooding of Chinese steel
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers net profit & revenue increase in Q4FY19
  • Foreign investors see growth opportunities in industrial warehousing hubs, says ICRA
  • In Support of World Trade & a Rules Based Multilateral Trading System
  • New Volkswagen Group packaging centre opens at Wilhelmshaven
  • Merchandise exports begin the new fiscal on a positive note
  • Moody's report says India's crude import bill will increase despite numerous measures
  • Industry's first offshore decommissioning contract to be published
  • Sangeeta Sharma receives 'Woman Achiever Award' from FEDSAI

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Russian haulier almost triples cargo pipeline fleet
  • AGCS names new executive team
  • Keeping the show on the road
  • Coal accounts for 50% of Russia's export cargo traffic
  • Germany launches master plan for inland navigation
  • Cool chain partner shows how to fight food loss
  • Golden hat trick for Swain Group
  • Europa gives green light to upgrade Birmingham site
  • US class I railroad transforming operations
  • Big brownfield project in Hunterston
  • Between South Africa and South China
  • UPS triples international destinations for U.S. businesses
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Linking up the entire supply chain
  • Militzer & Münch granted AEO status in Morocco
  • Shipowners call on WTO for free trade
  • Air Hong Kong extends MRO contract with Haeco

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • Carriers getting increasingly nervous as protectionist policies gain ground
  • Maersk's inland terminal network to be integrated into Logistics & Service
  • Wincanton sees profits rise as 'the Adrian Colman era' comes to an end
  • Bullish Danaos reports hike in revenue and healthier charter market for larger ships
  • Hank and his 'human hands' set to revolutionise warehouse operations
  • John Abisch and Bob Goldenberg new vice-presidents at Crowley Logistics
  • Why Amazon is giving employees $10,000 to quit
  • DHL launches automated and intelligent urban delivery drone
  • Data sharing a recipe for helping reducing food waste in the cool chain
  • Supply Chain Radar: 120% headline growth for Alibaba in logistics - how about that?
  • Under the radar: You have £400m to spare? Try Wincanton

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • Converting "LNG ready" box ship to gas fueling will cost $30 million
    Converting "LNG ready" box ship to gas fueling will cost $30 million Hapag-Lloyd has revealed a few more details about its plans to convert its 15,000 TEU containership Sajir to LNG propulsion
  • Fincantieri Bay books ferry contract
    Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Washington Island Ferry Line have signed an agreement to construct a new, year-round passenger/vehicle ferry for service across Wisconsin's Death's Door Passage. To be named
  • Bunker fuel testing specialist launches Singapore operation
    West Deptford, N.J., headquartered marine fuel testing specialist Seahawk Services is now offering marine fuel analysis and bunker quantity and investigation surveys from a new base in Singapore, where it is set
  • Lake Assault fireboat enters service on 835-acre Georgia reservoir
    Homes and power stations around Lake Rabun, an 835-acre Georgia reservoir with 25 miles of shoreline, are now being protected by a 26 ft fireboat built by Superior, Wis., based Lake Assault
  • Pushing Hope charity tournament set for August
    This year's annual Pushing Hope Annual Marine Industry Charity Tournament is set for August 15, 16 and 17 in St. Louis. The tournament is held in support of the Mary Crowley Cancer
  • Red ink quarter for Conrad
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder and repairer Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported first quarter 2019 results that included a net loss of $307,000 and loss per diluted share of
  • Tests on Viking Grace confirm rotor sail's fuel saving potential
    Finland's Norsepower Oy Ltd. reports that the rotor sail installed on the Viking Line cruise ferry Viking Grace has the potential to deliver annual savings of around 300 tonnes of LNG fuel.

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • Marine insurers defer war risk premium decision over tanker attacks
    Shipowners are reportedly reviewing security arrangements for Fujairah and the Strait of Hormuz
  • Proposed ban on anti-fouling systems pushed back
    Japan gets its way as EU proposal to force removal of cybutryne anti-fouling systems by 2026 is stalled
  • DryShips begins 'future proofing' fleet with scrubbers and ballast water systems
    DryShips says "future proofing" plan is estimated to incur 1,100 to 1,300 off-hire days from 2019 to 2020 and cost...
  • Pavimar acquires Triton panamax
    Greek owner brings fleet to 16 bulkers but reports of double purchase from Netherlands-based seller are incorrect
  • Trade spat with China slows FIDS on new US LNG capacity
    The US will still overtake Qatar as the world's largest liquefied natural gas exporter eventually, but expansion of US LNG...
  • Large claims behind string of P&I deficits, chief executives confirm
    'I wouldn't call it luck, but there is some randomness in the business that cannot be fully explained as a...
  • Bangladesh breakers under spotlight after fatal blast
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform calls for the Bangladesh government to regulate its shipbreaking industry
  • Taking the next steps in digitalisation
    Why haven't smaller shipping companies enthusiastically embraced digitalisation? What should be done early to prepare for the digital transformation? A...
  • Shippers brace for further US-China tariffs
    New set of tariffs on Chinese imports to the US is likely to lead to another round of front-loading in...
  • Lloyd's Register gets recognised organisation status in Italy
    The classification society will establish an Italy branch of LR Group to allow it fully to service Italian customers, it...
  • K+N urges carriers to follow environmental lead
    K+N senior vice-president and head of global trade Paulo Montrone said the group wants to show how it is possible...
  • Dangerous goods require digital solutions
    Information flows around the carriage of dangerous goods need to be improved to avoid further containership casualties
  • How to innovate in shipping
    If the predicted 'Uberisation' of shipping comes to pass, shipowners who have not managed to adjust their business models from...
  • Frontline expects tanker volatility
    The Bermuda-registered company expects full-year time charter earnings at higher levels than last year for all the sectors it operates...
  • Singapore sets up cybersecurity centre
    The new centre has been launched about six months after the MPA and ST Engineering embarked on a joint cybersecurity...
  • Adani Ports gets Myanmar container terminal approval
    There are already several container terminals in Yangon Port but rapid GDP growth in Myanmar is expected to raise demand...
  • Boskalis loses test case on BIMCO charterparty invoicing period
    'While this issue always seemed clear to me, the court has once again confirmed that parties should be held to...
  • Sovcomflot swings to profit as conventional tankers gain
    The company expects a sustained recovery in the conventional tankers market towards the end of the year and through 2020
  • Maersk moves inland terminals into logistics business
    Danish carrier takes another step in the reorganisation of its business to promote its integrated logistics plan
  • Daily Briefing
    How to decarbonise shipping | West African ports slow on the low-sulphur uptake | IMO sees sluggish emissions measures negotiations|...
  • Viewpoint: The new religion
    Although the maritime industry should think about how to bring about more efficient power generation in ships, it should not...
  • AVIC International Maritime blames drop in new orders for 22% slide in first-quarter profits
    AVIC sees its Deltamarin design unit's strength in high-tech, green vessels as giving it a competitive edge during volatile market...
  • Seaspan seals $1bn financing programme
    The move is billed as a significant step forward in building up Seaspan's capital structure and the ship lessor expects...
  • One dead after Los Angeles port blast
    Three CMA CGM containerships - APL Thailand, APL Esplanade and the President Eisenhower - that are currently berthed at Pier...
  • Malta ratifies Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling
    Malta becomes the 12th country to ratify the IMO convention, which still lacks sufficient support
  • Santos deal paves way for PNG LNG expansion
    Santos is after a stake in the P'nyang field, which holds some 4.36 trillion cubic feet of gas resources that...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • Shippers warned to plan for more US-Mexico border congestion
  • Maersk's inland move builds on integrator strategy
  • US tariffs reveal the dangers of 'sole' sourcing
  • LA's Seroka urges immediate action on port fluidity
  • Slow market hampers open-deck, semi-submersible carriers
  • Container lines target track-and-trace standardization

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • Seaspan expects to save $400m off $1bn loan programme
    The new debt will 'fundamentally change the way business can be done', chairman David Sokol said.
  • Flex LNG nears spot deal for newbuilding
    Shipowner Flex LNG is closing in on spot business for its next-to-deliver, speculatively-ordered LNG carrier newbuilding. Fredriksen's Flex LNG inches towards US listing Market sources said energy major BP has fixed the 173,400-cbm Flex Constellation on subjects for 20 to 40 days on an ex-yard basis. Delivery voyages No rate details were given, but shipowners pointed out that lower-than-market
  • ST Shipping time-charters Euronav VLCC for trading
    Glencore's ST Shipping & Trading has taken a modern VLCC on time charter in what brokers said is its first move on a trading vessel of this size in many years. Market sources said ST Shipping has fixed Euronav's non-'scrubber-fitted, 299,999-dwt Dia (built 2015). Glencore fixes Zenith aframax duo for three years The trader's chartering company has taken the vessel for 12 months at a reported ra
  • Koo boosts comeback with $390m in newbuilds
    Three Chinese shipyards have signed letters of intent with Glory Maritime
  • Rates for modern LNG carriers approach six-figure levels
    Term-charter rates for large modern LNG carriers are shifting up and are expected to break the six-figure mark soon. Brokers this week quoted a recently concluded deal for Teekay LNG Partners and Marubeni Corp's 165,500-cbm Arwa Spirit (built 2008), which is reported to have been fixed to Cheniere Energy for 12 months at a rate in the low $80,000-per-day range. BP sets time charter rate tone wit
  • Scorpio Tankers gets upgrade as IMO rally nears
    JP Morgan is bumping up its Scorpio Tankers rating ahead of the expected sector rally brought on by the incoming IMO 2020 emissions regulations. Noah Parquette, analyst at the investment banking giant, upgraded the New York-traded shipowner to overweight from neutral and raised the target price to $34 from $29. Scorpio: Tanker upswing will hit all product segments Scorpio Bulkers to hold onto s
  • Launch of Cold Water Shipping causes a splash in offshore
    Offshore shipowners are giving new outfit the cold shoulder, but one of the company's backers says the scepticism is unfounded
  • Big names grapple with challenge of lifting diversity and inclusion
    Senior industry professionals from Cargill and Bahri share their experiences on changing company culture
  • Croatia is going for broke flirting with China's bold ambitions
    China's Belt and Road Initiative could save Croatia's strike stricken Uljanik Group from almost certain bankruptcy, but such an investment would come at a price
  • Middle Eastern tension boosts tanker sentiment
    Heightened tension in the Middle East has prompted optimism in the tanker market even though its actual impact on vessel operation remains muted. On the benchmark Middle East-China route, spot VLCC earnings have risen over 50% this week to nearly $13,000 per day, according to brokers. Among recent fixtures, pool manager Tanker International's 298,330-dwt Ridgebury Artois (built 2001) is provisio
  • Maersk Product Tankers cuts sale-and-leaseback deal
    Maersk Product Tankers has hashed out a sale-and-leaseback deal for a quartet of MR tankers with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The company did not disclose which ships were included in the agreement - simply that they were built in 2015 and 2016. Maersk Tankers posts loss in tough product market "The agreement will increase financial flexibility and strengthen the financial position
  • MPC Capital expands with tanker, bulker deals
    German asset and investment manager MPC Capital has revealed growth in its shipping activities during the first quarter. Aug Bolten joins MPC's bulker management venture MPC Capital snaps up $42m boxship trio The Hamburg owner said it had expanded "its range of services in the technical management of tankers." And last month Hamburg owner Aug. Bolten said it was joining MPC Capital's bulker te
  • Electromagnetic Geoservices wins another Barents Sea survey contract
    Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has struck an agreement with an unnamed client to conduct more survey work in the Norwegian Barents Sea this quarter. Its 103-metre vessel Atlantic Guardian (built 2001) will work on a multi-client 3D controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) survey in the region. EMGS signs off upsized Barents Sea contract The contract has a value of $1.25m, which has been fu
  • Arctech yard reveals $1.7bn order hope under new owners
    Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard (AHS) is lining up fresh orders under its new owners. The company has been sold by Russia's state United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) to Algodor Holdings, owned by two Russian businessmen, Rishat Bagautdinov and Vladimir Kasyanenko. Ex Russian minister Olersky to buy Arctech yard USC in talks for 50 newbuildings AHS said the pair have "strong backgrounds"
  • Offshore rate surge helps Hornbeck refinance
    Hornbeck Offshore is not done pushing back some of its upcoming debt maturities, the company's chief executive said. After staving off bankruptcy during offshore's multi-year downturn, the Louisiana-based, New York-listed company has been working out deals to refinance or clear bonds coming due over the next three years - moves enabled by the sector's expected turnaround. Hornbeck losses deepen
  • Recycling gains will be lost if we dither, so what are we waiting for?
    Japan warns that recent environmental and safety improvements in shipbreaking could reverse if momentum towards enforcement of a global deal fades
  • Greater change is needed to make seafaring attractive for women
    International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) project manager Caitlin Vaughan has seen and heard a pushback on female seafarers. And that, she said, is something that "still needs to change" in the industry. Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Vaughan, who joined the panel session on diversity and inclusion (D&I) at HR Consulting's Maritime HR C
  • AP Moller-Maersk doubles down on its logistics focus
    AP Moller-Maersk is beefing up its logistics focus by merging APM Terminals Inland Services into Maersk Logistics & Services. The Danish giant is transitioning away from being a conglomerate to becoming an integrated transport and logistics specialist. The business combination will be effective from 1 August and will provide customers with "seamless access to a wider range of logistics and servi
  • Minerva Marine makes it five LNG ships with latest newbuild
    Greek shipowner joins those cashing in on LNG options this year while also inking aframax tanker deal
  • Cleaves says the only way is up for capesizes
    Equities analysts for once are predicting a prolonged upturn for capesize bulk carriers, thanks to depressed asset values and historically low orderbook levels. Cleaves Securities anticipates the "longest expansionary dry bulk cycles" in its records, which go back to the 1740s, according to a research note on Thursday. "I believe the cycle will contract in 2022 at the earliest, but potentially n
  • Bimco draws up first decommissioning contract
    Shipowners' organisation Bimco has drawn up the industry's first offshore decommissioning contract. Sabrina Chao in female line of succession at Bimco The aim is to provide a balanced set of terms and conditions to both parties in the process. The contract, known as Dismantlecon, will be released at the end of June. "Dismantlecon is a marine services contract designed to appeal equally to the
  • Samsung to appeal $180m Ensco drillship award
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is to appeal a $180m damages award to Ensco over a cancelled drillship charter contract. The shipbuilder said a London arbitration tribunal had ordered the payment as compensation to the UK-based company. Ensco had started proceedings against Samsung in 2016 after its charter deal with Brazilian oil major Petrobras was cancelled over corruption charges. It claim
  • MPCC brings in Pareto to boost liquidity
    Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is bringing in Pareto Securities to boost its liquidity. The expanding boxship owner has entered into a market-making agreement with effect from 20 May. "The purpose of the agreement is to increase the liquidity of the company's shares," it said. Such deals involve market makers quoting prices for a guaranteed number of shares. They make it easier for tra
  • Yard conditions condemned after fatal aframax blast
    Pressure group NGO Shipbreaking Platform has condemned working conditions after a fatal blast on a tanker at a Bangladeshi breakers. The explosion took place on the 106,000-dwt Bunga Kelana 4 (built 1999) on Wednesday in Sitakunda, killing two men and severely injuring five others. Watch the aftermath of the blast here Flames spread from abandoned waste oil near to the engine room where workers
  • Frontline profit soars as tanker rates rise
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has logged a big return to profit in the first quarter as rates jumped. The tanker owner said net earnings to 31 March were $40.11m, against a loss of $13.55m in 2018. Revenue grew to $238.27m from $169.62m as average spot daily time charter equivalent rates for VLCCs, suezmaxes and LR2/aframaxes reached $35,700, $28,200 and $24,000, respectively. Shipowner John Fred
  • BW LPG loss grows but recovery underway
    BW LPG is hopeful of rates rising back above break-even this year after it posted a bigger loss in the first quarter. The Singapore owner said the net deficit was $23.5m compared to $8.4m in 2018. Revenue grew to $118.1m from $117.9m, but voyage expenses rose to $57.84m from $44.68m. BW lifts Epic Gas stake to 83% with latest share deal Depreciation was also higher. VLGC time charter equivale
  • BP swoops on BW LNG gas carrier newbuild in period deal
    Major set to spread risk by taking a vessel from an established player on a multi-year charter
  • Buyers swoop on cut-price classic panamax boxships
    Borealis Maritime, Sinokor and Celsius Shipping among names to enter fray for discounted secondhand boxships
  • Paul Newton's exit from AXA XL leaves hole in hull body
    For second time in a year, the chairman of the Joint Hull Committee is forced to step down after losing their job.
  • Boskalis loses appeal in OSV charter time-limit battle
    Dutch group Boskalis has failed in a bid to overturn a UK tribunal ruling that it must hand over EUR 1.47m ($1.64m) in a row over a time limit contained within an OSV charterparty. Sir Ross Cranston, sitting as a UK high court judge, said the case involved UK owner Atlantic Marine and Aviation's 3,200-dwt multi-functional support ship (MSV) Atlantic Tonjer (built 1983). The appeal related to a c
  • NYK to fit scrubber to cruise ship Asuka II
    Japanese largest cruise ship set to enter Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty yard in early 2020.
  • Grimaldi car carrier hit by fire off Spain
    A Grimaldi Group car carrier has suffered a fire off Spain. The blaze broke out on Wednesday morning on the 3,320-lane-metre Grande Europa (built 1998) off Majorca. Spanish authorities said the ship was loaded with 1,843 vehicles, according to AFP. Fifteen of the 25 crew were taken off the vessel by helicopter. The rest stayed to tackle the fire, which was brought under control and
  • Dryad down plays fears of further Iranian threat to tankers
    Security firm says incidents, such as those off Fujairah, are likely to be "less frequent".
  • SunStone confirms Silver Discoverer sale
    Miami-based cruise company says two more of its cruiseships are still up for grabs.
  • Singapore flags risk of increased maritime security threats
    Defence minister also reveals concerns about security threats during Trump-Kim summit on Sentosa.
  • Ezion Holdings slashes the red ink in first quarter
    Singapore firm's road to recovery hampered by delay in securing additional revolving credit facilities.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • BNSF breathes new life into Portland terminal
    Shuttle trains now move ocean containers between the Oregon port's Terminal 6 and Seattle and Tacoma following a series of labor disruptions and shutdowns.
  • Fitch: U.S. ports' revenues insulated from tariffs
    Credit rating agency says while traffic may fall, revenues are not likely to be affected in the medium term.
  • Trade momentum picks up at U.S. southern border
    Customs brokers facilitating imports from Mexico into the U.S. have witnessed improved cargo processing by CBP at the southern border ports of entry.
  • MARAD bill includes $600 million for port, intermodal work
    A Senate committee on Wednesday approved the Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Roger Wicker on Tuesday.
  • Port of L.A. accident kills dockworker, injures another
    A container top loader reportedly exploded Wednesday morning at Fenix Marine Services' Pier 300 container terminal.
  • Two fires break out on Grande Europa
    The Grimaldi Group ship was taken to the Spanish port of Pama de Mallorca Thursday following the incident, which came about two months after the Grande America sank.
  • Pelosi: 'Pivotal moment' for infrastructure
    The House Speaker said Tuesday during the Transportation Construction Coalition fly-in she is optimistic about a possible infrastructure package.
  • Trump order aims to cut off Huawei from U.S. tech
    While not named in the executive order, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its affiliates will be added to the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List.
  • DP World acquires another British Columbia terminal
  • Deutsche Post DHL 'will take a big step forward' in 2019
  • DHL Express launches fully automated drone delivery in China
  • Containerization & Intermodal Institute to fete Shea, Lytle
  • Executive Moves: Long Beach, UTC, Virgin Atlantic
  • Maersk seeks faster growth in logistics services
  • Houston Ship Channel reopens without restrictions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2019
  • FUTURES: Geopolitical tensions push crude futures higher
    Crude oil futures remained bullish midday Thursday as geopolitical tensions outweighed uncertainty about demand.
  • UPDATE: Denmark's Monjasa sends tanker to support bunker ops in English Channel
    Denmark-based fuel trader and supplier Monjasa said Wednesday a new 10,300 dwt tanker, C Force, would be sent to join bunker supply operations in the English channel, covering the UK and ports in northern France.
  • Singapore delivered/ex-wharf 380 CST bunker still tight
    The spread between Singapore delivered and ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel prices has remained narrow over the second quarter to date, with weak demand capping recovery in delivered bunker premiums, sources said.
  • Bad weather in Malta impacting bunkering operations
    Bad weather in Malta has led to delays for bunkering operations in the port, market participants said Thursday.
  • Singapore port authority classifies exhaust gas cleaning residues as toxic waste
    "Ships that wish to dispose of exhaust gas cleaning residues in Singapore are required to engage a licensed TIWC for the collection and disposal of such residues," MPA said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Epic Gas appoints Andreas Sohmen-Pao as chairman
    These changes come after BW Group in March said it had acquired a majority stake in Epic Gas.
  • FUTURES: Oil remains higher on supply woes, Middle East tensions
    "Asia can expect a consolidative session as Middle East tensions support the downside while trade tensions cap gains," an analyst at OANDA said.
  • Japan's NYK Line, J-ENG partner to develop biofuels for decarbonization
    J-ENG plans to carry out the engine test using the biofuel from GoodFuels.
  • Global oil supply uncertainties 'being managed': IEA
    "The IEA is reassured to see that the challenges posed by the supply uncertainties are being managed," it said.
  • Environmental groups urge IMO for immediate moratorium on use of scrubbers
    Scrubbers have been referred to as "emissions cheat" systems and for "good reason", the groups said.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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