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March 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate declines 5.3pc to US$714/TEU, off 6pc to USWC
  • Seaspan 2018 turnover tops $1b and sees firm cashing in on IMO 2020
  • Scrubbers estimated to take up 200 TEU of ship space
  • IKEA, CMA CGM, Rotterdam port team up in GoodShipping Programme
  • Panama Canal's long-term rating upgraded to A1 with stable outlook
  • US East Coast ports gaining ground on West Coast counterparts
  • Kerry Logistics boosts presence in S America partnering Brazil's Nelson Heusi
  • RSGT to take over managment of Jeddah Islamic port's NCT
  • IAG Cargo's new constant climate centre in Madrid for pharma products
  • Singapore Changi to double cargo handling capacity by 2030
  • US-China trade row is hammering air cargo growth
  • More education needed about shipping of dangerous goods: IATA

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 17, 2019
  • APL enhances China Southeast Asia service
  • Drewry adds benchmarks on contract BAFs to its Benchmarking Club service
  • JNPT Dy Conservator inaugurates MANSA's 6th cricket championship trophy
  • Liner Break-Bulk service Marhaba Express calling Port of Duqm
  • Australia dock workers vote to strike
  • DP World announces impressive financial results
  • JN Port handles record cement in Feb.
  • Coal production up in 11 months of fiscal
  • Date for inviting comments from stakeholders extended
  • Exports up again in Feb.
  • New TRS Guide published
  • Sui Generis ADR system of Lok Adalat in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • China to open four more border points for TIR
  • Contract awarded for 100 daily deliveries across UK
  • US ports select Díaz-Balart as 'port person' for 2019
  • New vessel to speed up FRS service
  • Takeover almost completed
  • Dallas air cargo stakeholders on the move
  • Timocom notes greater use of exchange platform
  • Kick-off for stage two of the UAE rail network
  • Alberto Nobis confirmed as new CEO DHL Express Europe
  • Royal Air Maroc joins Cargo iQ community
  • Different ways to St Petersburg
  • Substantial growth in oil logistics for Bolloré
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New non-stop connection between Italy and Germany
  • GAC wins Caspian Sea contracts with Petronas
  • ONE growing fresh fruit
  • Monday's the day for new Chicago - Sydney service
  • Contship Italia taking bull by the horns

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • MCT sale to MSC means the end of common-user transhipment operations in the Med
  • No relief for container shipping lines as rates on major trades continue to fall
  • 'Fantastic' year for Lufthansa Cargo, with revenue and profits on the up
  • Birmingham 'listens to logistics' and exempts trucks from clean air zone fee
  • Boost for SMEs as Cargo iQ unveils new shipment planning and control platform
  • Market Insight: Maersk's 4PL ambitions - "What do they know about SCM and forwarding? Nothing"
  • Australia needs a dedicated air freight body
  • Ira Douglas appointed vice president of labour relations at Crowley Maritime
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina's takeover tale - the devil is in the (legal) detail

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • TEN eyes further LNG carrier orders
    TEN, Ltd (Tsakos Energy Navigation) (NYSE:TNP) today reported new charters for its two LNG carriers, the Neo Energy and the Maria Energy, to what it called "significant international energy concerns" for an
  • VIDEO: Newport News installs upper mast of CVN 73
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has reached a highpoint in its refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The shipyard installed
  • Navy issues RFI for Large Unmanned Surface Vessels
    One of the surprises in the Navy's FY2020 budget request was the inclusion of "two large unmanned surface vessels" in the ship construction submission. As we noted earlier this week (see story),
  • Wärtsilä tests AR-based vessel repair and maintenance service
    In what promises to be a breakthrough in vessel repair and maintenance operations, Wärtsilä has successfully tested a new remote guidance service. It enables ship crew members, field service engineers and shipyard
  • Candies IMR vessel features three Schottel propulsion systems
    The U.S. built, U.S. flagged Inspection Maintenance Repair (IMR) vessel Paul Candies is equipped with three different Schottel propulsion systems. Owned by Otto Candies, LLC, Des Allemands, La., and built by its
  • Hill Dickinson strengthens international maritime team
    International maritime law firm Hill Dickinson has made a trio of high level appointments, hiring Master Mariner Kevin Austin, Korean market specialist Beth Bradley, and transactional lawyer Sung Hwan Choi. Austin, currently
  • Bouchard takes delivery of a further ATB
    Melville, N.Y., based Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. has taken the delivery of ATB unit M/V Evening Breeze and Barge No. 252 (B. No. 252) from shipbuilders VT Halter Marine Inc. and Bollinger

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • East Coast ports highlighted in US budget proposal
    Proposal supports efforts to accommodate 14,000 teu to 18,000 teu vessels on the east coast
  • Norden expands into Africa
    The Abidjan office, which will be Norden's 11th, is due to become operational in the second quarter
  • Hill Dickinson adds to ranks from rivals
    Beth Bradley, Kevin Austin and Sung Hwan Choi join from Clyde & Co and Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Much lower iron ore trade growth to claim capesize earnings potential
    London-based consultancy expects iron ore trade growth to sink to 0.1% in 2019 from expectations of 4.6% before the Brazilian...
  • First shipping blockchain 'IPO 2.0' forecast for 2019
    UK-based start-up Value on Chain says that its blockchain-based platform will help open up the industry to new investment
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Looking beyond Brexit with the new head of the UK's MCA
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Is the US west coast big-ship ready?
    Terminals in the Californian ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are able to handle ships of 18,000 teu or...
  • Contship Italia seeking Gioia Tauro box terminal buyout
    Medcenter Container Terminal concession at Gioia Tauro will continue to be fully operational during the negotiations
  • Idle numbers keep box charter market in check
    The acid test for the charter market will be its ability to absorb some of the idle ships holding back...
  • RCL revamps China-Southeast Asia services
    RCL is making adjustments to the partnership it has set up with CMA CGM intra-Asia unit Cheng Lie Navigation Co
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk to set own hull pricing as more insurance switched to captive | PDVSA's woes deepen | Exclusive interview with...
  • The Interview: John C Hajipateras
    John Hadjipateras, the chief executive of New York-listed Dorian LPG and the Connecticut Maritime Association's 2019 Commodore, talks about Scorpio's...
  • Wilhelmsen drone project makes first shore-to-ship delivery
    Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles or drones can potentially reduce delivery costs by up to 90% in some ports and have...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • Falling US imports spell more trans-Pacific blankings
  • ILA president seeks third term
  • UP's ingate embargo underscores Chicago woes
  • MSC wants full control to turn around Gioia Tauro
  • US private intermodal outperforming rail-owned units

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • Globus Maritime falls deeper into the red
    Athanasios Feidakis-led bulker owner sees better revenue but higher costs.
  • Capesize freefall hits the brakes as oversupply for iron ore is tempered
    Rate upswing for troubled dry bulk asset class may be short-lived, analyst says.
  • Tanker rate spike pushes Sovcomflot back to profit in fourth quarter
    Rebounding tanker rates propelled Russian shipowner Sovcomflot back into the black in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the confidence has transferred into this year. Sovcomflot 'contains the bleeding' with tanker seasonality set to return VEB lines up $152m financing for SCF tankers Sovcomflot poised to order first ship for Arctic LNG 2 Frustration at speed of LNG-fuelling uptake boils over
  • Algoma Central to pursue buyback and cancel plan
    Algoma Central has received the go-ahead for a plan to pump up the price of its shares. The Canadian bulker and tanker owner announced Friday that the Toronto Stock Exchange has given its normal course of issuer bid the green light, carrying over a policy from last January. The plan allows Algoma to purchase up to 1.9 million of its own shares - 5% of its 38.4 million outstanding shares - over t
  • Pantheon parts with tankers worth $45m ahead of newbuilding expansion
    Major Greek tanker company Pantheon Tankers is shedding older tonnage, making way for a dozen newbuildings. The Anna Angelicoussis-controlled outfit has parted with a 15-year old VLCC and a 16-year old suezmax, raising close to $45m in the process. Several brokers in Greece and the UK said the 318,300-dwt Sea Lynx (built 2004) has gone to unidentified Thai buyers for $31.5m. Some of them are l
  • Over 3,000 ships to boast scrubbers by the end of 2020
    Over 3,000 ships are set to be fitted with scrubbers by the end of 2020, according to the latest statistics. George Economou: 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' to cram sulphur limits on shipping A surge in demand for companies to fit scrubbers next year means 3,018 vessels will have the equipment by the close of 2020, according to DNV GL data cited by DNB Markets. The numbers of March show an extra 316
  • Torben Janholt snaps up Torm shares with tankers on upward curve
    Danish shipping veteran Torben Janholt has bought a bundle of shares in Torm with the tanker owner on track for its best quarterly performance in three years. Torm on track for best quarterly profit in three years Oaktree picks Janholt for Torm seat Janholt, a director of the product tanker heavyweight, picked up DKK 299,584 ($45,498) worth of stock, according to a filing released this aftern
  • Sheriff tries again to sell Lewek Penguin
    The Sheriff of Singapore is launching a third auction for restructuring EMAS Offshore's anchor-handler Lewek Penguin. The 10,800-bhp ship (built 2007) will be sold on 8 April via sealed tenders. The previous sale closed on 12 February. New auction scheduled for EMAS anchor-handler The buyer will have to pay SGD 16,650 ($12,200) on top of its bid price for bunkers on board. The Pan United-buil
  • New Clarksons chairman buys stock worth £50,000
    New Clarksons chairman Bill Thomas has invested almost £50,000 in the company in his first foray into the stock. Clarksons profit down slightly after tough start Peter Anker leaving Clarksons board Thomas, who was appointed to replace James Hughes-Hallett last month, made the move at the same time as fellow director Peter Backhouse has added to his holding. Thomas's initial stake spans 2,803 s
  • Teekay Corp, Teekay Tankers reshuffle boards
    Teekay Corp's chairman William Utt is stepping down as boards are cut to seven members
  • PEMEX contract lifts Borr Drilling rigs out of lay-up
    Utilisation remains a balancing act for the Oslo-listed drilling company, but revenues have surged since 2017
  • France works to contain Grande America spill
    French authorities were working on Friday to contain a fuel spill from the sunken Grimaldi ro-ro Grande America. The 57,000-gt ship (built 1997) went down 330km west of La Rochelle earlier this week following a fire on deck. French and British rescue teams saved all 27 crew. Images released by the French navy this week showed flames and plumes of black smoke spewing from the ship as it listed s
  • DSME finally hands over Sonangol drillship
    Korea's DSME has finally delivered the first of two drillships ordered by Angola's Sonangol in 2013. The KRW 900bn ($800m) pair were originally scheduled for handover in 2016 at a combined price of KRW 990bn. The yard ended a 12-month dispute over the delayed vessels last year, agreeing a reduced fee. The second ship will be handed over within two months, DSME said on Friday. Sonangol reported
  • Trafigura seals new finance worth $2.05bn
    Trader and tanker operator Trafigura Group has sealed new financing worth $2.05bn. It said the 365-day multi-currency syndicated revolving credit facility was "very well received by the bank market" and "substantially oversubscribed." Trafigura moves for TNG MRs The deal was initially launched with the idea of raising $1.5bn. The cash will refinance the maturing $2.2bn 365-day tranche of the c
  • Hill Dickinson poaches three high-level staff from rivals
    Hill Dickinson has poached a new legal director and two new partners from rival firms, who will join its London and Singapore offices. Kevin Austin is leaving Norton Rose to join his new employer's London office as a legal director. Hill Dickinson said Austin is an experience master mariner and is well known in the London Hull Market. The firm said making a "strategic rearrangement" to its mari
  • Paulson backs away from International Seaways
    New York asset manager still an INSW' top investor
  • Greek shipowners in pole position as Glencore arm shows hunger for product tankers
    Glencore's ST Shipping has been active in the period market for medium range tankers. The operator has reportedly chartered as many as three ships in the sector, including to from Greek owner Benetech Shipping. Glasenberg's Glencore places cap on coal production The 50,000-dwt Galissas (built 2008) has been taken for one year at $13,500 per day with an option for a second year at $15,500 per d
  • Double fire probed on Zeaborn-managed boxship
    An investigation is taking place into two fires that broke out in containers on a Zeaborn-managed post-panamax off China. The German company told TradeWinds the first blaze took place on the 5,754-teu ER Kobe (built 2001) on 13 February as it headed from Haiphong in Vietnam to Qingdao in China. This occurred in three boxes on deck that were loaded with charcoal. Blaze breaks out in cargo holds
  • IMO 2020 tanker storage business starts to take shape in Asian waters
    Euronav is not the only company looking to storage ahead of IMO 2020 with traders now holding a handful of ships in Asia with an eye on the new emissions rules. Euronav buys fuel oil cargoes for 2020 ULCC storage play Three to four VLCCs are stationed off Malaysia and Singapore storing low sulphur fuel oil components, Platt's reported this week. "There should be some middle distillates and low
  • All eco options open for Grimaldi
    Grimaldi group company Finnlines will keep investing in green initiatives for its fleet, CEO Emanuele Grimaldi has pledged. Writing in the company's annual report, he said: "We have invested over EUR 1bn ($1.13bn) in the past decade and in the coming years will invest over EUR 500m in new technology, in digitalisation, in green shipping for our customers." Part of this is its investment in three
  • Boa: significant OSV over-capacity remains
    Boa Offshore has said OSV markets remain challenging due to "significant" vessel over-capacity. The medium to long-term outlook improved during 2018 on the back of increasing oil prices over the last two years, the Norwegian owner added. There are also "lowered hurdle rates" for new field developments for oil companies, and increased volumes of sanctioned offshore field development investment pr
  • Japanese VLCC tipped to head down demolition route
    Tanker market players are watching a Japanese owned VLCC to see if the big tanker market will see only its second scrap sale of 2019. Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years VLCC scrapping set for respite before regulation-driven spike After a blockbuster 2018 for crude tanker demolition, VLCC scrapping has ground to a halt this year. Demolition market sources say the 265,300-dwt
  • Bondholder takes over former Rongsheng yards
    China Huarong Energy has completed the sale of its shipyard assets to a bondholder. The share transfer was completed this week, it said. The Hong Kong-listed company agreed a deal with the unnamed bondholder last year for the former China Rongsheng Heavy Industries' "non-performing and debt-burdened" yard and engineering business. Both parties released all debts on completion. China Huarong wi
  • $600m drillship up for sale
    A $600m drillship is up for sale again following a move to a port in Wales. The 61,600-gt Sertao (built 2012) has been moved from Tilbury as Platform Brokers (PB) seeks a buyer. Seller Dleif Drilling, a US-registered company, took possession of the vessel after a court order in Brazil. Deal agreed after DB tries to cut out Kellock from drillship sale It used to be owned by Brazil's bankrupt Sh
  • Wilhelmsen's delivery drones take flight
    The Wilhelmsen group has launched its drone delivery service to ships. The Singapore pilot project is being run with Airbus. A variety of small, time-critical items have been flown out to working vessels at anchorage. The drones have lifted off from Marina South Pier in Singapore with 3D printed items from Wilhelmsen's onshore 3D printing micro-factory. The Airbus Skyways drone navigated auton
  • Japan sees orders slide 20% in gross tonnage terms
    Shipbuilders haul in orders for smaller ships, as order backlog dips below 500 ships and 25mgt.
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises opts for MGO to meet IMO 2020
    Fuel switch comes on top of SCR catalytic converters and cold ironing technology on ships.
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier seals Yunlin windfarm contract
    Taiwan proving happy hunting ground for installation contracts for offshore vessel operators.
  • Singapore tugs and barges back on thieves' radar
    Unmanned vessels with scrap metal cargoes among those most frequently targeted, says ReCAAP.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • Commentary: U.S.-produced oil, LNG will ease sulfur cap woes
    "The second wave of the U.S. shale revolution is coming," says the International Energy Agency, which released its five-year forecast for world oil production Monday.
  • Freightos sees ocean freight rates falling
    Rates from Asia to the U.S. East Coast have fallen since the fourth quarter of 2018, and there are "several signs of slowing world trade."
  • Brexit may be 'biggest challenge' in years for U.K. logistics
    U.K. Freight Transport Association doubles down on advice to members to plan for a worst-case scenario.
  • CMA CGM increases CEVA ownership to nearly 89.5 percent
    French container carrier increases ownership of Swiss logistics company after monthlong tender offer.
  • Maersk to charter 13 new feeder ships
  • Second fuel spill found near Grande America sinking
  • Union Pacific train derails in New Mexico
  • Kusser appointed CBP's LAX port director
  • Mississippi River reopens after tugboat sinks
  • GAO reviews CBP public-private partnerships

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2019
  • Russian Novorossiisk bunkering resumes on better weather: sources
  • Market outlook has OPEC in wait-and-see mode
  • Fuel oil stocks in ARA rise amid slowdown in arbitrage east, port delays
  • First rises in oil refinery margins since Nov on lower runs: IEA
  • Marine Environment Protection Committee likely to advance unresolved issues in May around IMO 2020: IBIA
    Details on FONARs, scrubbers and role of suppliers in carrying out pre-tests awaited by the industry.
  • Singapore residue stocks jump 9.1% on week to 1-month high on higher imports
    "If you compare to February [it's] slightly better, but by no means good," a bunker trader said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore middle distillate stocks ease on higher gasoil export flows
    "I believe the market is still very healthy actually," a gasoil trader said Thursday.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Monjasa opens Vietnam office
  • FUTURES: Crude stable ahead of OPEC meet
    "The mood was rather subdued, with traders happy to sit on the sidelines heading into the weekend," ANZ analysts said.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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