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December 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk opens new facility in Vietnam to handle new sourcing demand
  • China lowers 2020 growth target to 6pc, cranks up state spending
  • California ports collaborate to fight the threat posed by rising sea levels
  • Baltimore port to start upgrade of 14,000-TEU berth in early 2020
  • EMEA cargo crime hits US$88.75m with trucks being the 'weakest link'
  • DP World's Unifeeder buys major stake in Singapore's Feedertech Group
  • Switch to non-diesel trucks in Europe requires more charging, refuelling points
  • Seven HK Airlines aircraft impounded by HK airport authority
  • Boeing to stop production of 737 Max starting in January
  • Deutsche Bahn to test Skyports drones in its logistics supply chains

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces new Executive Board to accelerate strategy execution
  • AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season-2 breaks all records
  • MOL & e5 Lab launch study on hydrogen hybrid pure car carrier
  • NYK Group accredited by ClassNK for cyber security management
  • Shipping seen progressing full speed ahead towards full decarbonisation
  • Strong ocean imports & exports seen sustaining India's trade growth
  • US mulls doubling pear exports to India
  • Port of Antwerp in collaboration agreement for hydrogen transport
  • Global programme launched to improve efficiency of cargo handling audits
  • Govt intends selling 100 pc stake in Air India
  • KWE India launches 'Slip Sheet Handling' for airfreight shipment from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
  • Railways offering discount on empty container transport
  • Govt withdrew 14k prosecutions under Companies Act to improve ease of doing business
  • India improves ranking in ease of doing business as exports & logistics facilitation get impetus
  • New guidelines & simplified approval process for coal projects to enhance ease of doing business
  • Parliamentary panel worried over India's meagre share in global organic trade
  • Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Lufthansa Cargo unveils sales channel offering dynamic spot rates
  • CMA CGM currently the only ocean carrier interested in LNG to power box ships
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines eyes Taipei as China traffic slows, and drops Hahn
  • David Stroud appointed BIFA's new policy and compliance adviser
  • Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk's Ocean and Logistics division
  • Port of Auckland declared 'no longer viable'
  • South African government aims to create a national shipping carrier
  • Maersk's social media position dis-liked by some
  • Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel changes skin in Dubai (and elsewhere)...
  • Delay alert with feeder lines in 'radical' new year container handling shake-up

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Vigor to carry out DDG drydocking worth up to $97.9 million in Pearl Harbor
    Vigor Marine LCC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $89,336,289 Navy contract for the execution of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fiscal 2020 dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract
  • VIDEO: LCS 19 completes Acceptance Trials
    Lockheed Martin reports that Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, the future USS St. Louis, has completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan. Now that trials are complete, the ship will undergo final outfitting
  • MOL and e5 lab ink MOU to develop hydrogen hybrid PCC
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and e5 Lab. Inc. have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier equipped with a hydrogen
  • Two leading French ports to have Wärtsilä VTS
    Wärtsilä is to supply its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution to two of France's leading ports, Calais and Boulogne. Calais is France's leading port for passenger traffic and the second largest port
  • San Francisco Bay Ferry to add another new high-speed cat
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is to exercise a $14.8 million build option for a second 300-passenger high-speed ferry from La Conner, Wash., shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc.
  • Viega MegaPress CuNi press fitting system now available in larger sizes
    Viega LLC's MegaPress CuNi, a copper nickel press fitting system designed specifically for applications on commercial ships, private yachts and offshore rigs, is now available in sizes up to 4". MegaPress CuNi
  • $1 million criminal fine in fishing vessel pollution case
    The U.S. Department of Justice says that Sea Harvest Inc., operator of the fishing vessels Enterprise and Pacific Capes, along with Fishing Vessel Enterprises Inc., the vessels' owner, pleaded guilty yesterday to
  • Study of $246 million in injury claims yields new shipping safety insights
    More comprehensive reporting requirements for injury and near miss reporting are needed to improve safety at sea, according to ABS, the American P&I Club and Lamar University. The call follows an industry-wide

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • DryLog acquires 50% of ArcelorMittal shipping subsidiary
    The joint venture, Global Chartering Ltd, has been created through the Peter Livanos-backed DryLog taking a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's...
  • Slips, trips and falls cost American Club $14m a year
    Sponsors call for comprehensive new standard for reporting maritime injuries and near misses after discovering lack of consistency and comprehensiveness...
  • Coal demand to be stable to 2024, IEA says
    India will be the biggest driver of growth, the IEA says, while China's demand will likely plateau in 2022
  • Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet
    Capacity management seen as a means of controlling pricing, while lines are offered little legal certainty
  • The Outlook Forum
    We asked Lloyd's List readers and key market participants what they thought would be the key issues shaping shipping over...
  • Zeamarine co-founder exits as restructuring specialist is called in
    The company rocketed from being a start-up operation to a big league player in just six years. Speculation, though, suggests...
  • Swire Shipping to offer joint Pacific service with Matson
    The service will be run with 8,000 dwt vessels, with Swire Shipping chartering in one ship while Matson will contribute...
  • MOL teams up with e5 Lab to develop hydrogen hybrid car carrier
    The technologies are aimed at trying to meet the IMO's 2050 carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets through hybrid technology, alternate...
  • Tonnage tax extension seen as growth filip for Cyprus shipping
    Securing approval for a full decade will provide stability and certainty for shipping companies choosing the flag or operating in...
  • Maersk appointments bring board back to strength
    Reshuffle of management positions comes as Danish container giant increases pace of integration
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Block exemption extension gives carriers clarity and confidence | Have Brussels and container lines called a truce...
  • DP World integrates former Topaz Energy into P&O Maritime Logistics unit
    P&O Maritime Logistics is poised to steward one of the most historic names in the maritime industry as it enters...
  • Indian crew taken hostage off West Africa soars to 89 in a year
    As Indian mariners represent the largest proportion of crew nationalities, a total ban on Indian nationals serving as crew within...
  • CMA CGM in biofuel bunker blend deal with Shell
    Shell will supply tens of thousands of tonnes of a bunker blend comprising 20% of biofuel drawn from used cooking...
  • Avance Gas orders two dual-fuel VLGCs at DSME
    The company, which is taking the first step towards a low-carbon future, said burning liquefied petroleum gas was cheaper and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Fate of NJ classification bill uncertain, as is potential impact
  • Rail volumes suggest bearish outlook for trucking
  • Drastic changes play out at Zeamarine amid executive departures
  • India mulls reworking Cochin terminal tariff to compete with Colombo
  • BNSF's Chicago intermodal depot regains flow after operational shift
  • Clerc moves into Maersk's key integration role

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Nordic American trio exit LSFO storage for bigger payday
    Bulk of VLCCS holding compliant fuel expected offload cargoes by first quarter, says Braemar ACM
  • DryLog tightens links with ArcelorMittal and eyes growth with joint venture
    Steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos-backed DryLog are joining forces in a shipping joint venture. The outfit will see DryLog take a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's shipping subsidiary Global Chartering Ltd. NYK forms joint venture to provide FPSO to Petrobras Vitol completes takeover of slimmed-down Sargeant JV It will retain that name and the 28 bulkers in its employ and aims
  • Has Christmas come early with Trump playing Santa Claus?
    Proposed US-China trade deal could provide a huge boost for shipping, but questions remain over if - and how - the promises can be delivered
  • Why Deutsche Bank dropped five stocks and prioritised others
    Analyst Mehrotra says size, liquidity and focus were key factors in cuts
  • Leo Kirchner to take reins at Thomas Miller Americas
    There is a new man at the top of Thomas Miller Americas. Leo Kirchner will take over as president and chief executive of the insurance management company's US wing at the end of February. He replaces Mike Jarrett, who spent 27 years leading the unit. Thomas Miller buys Lodestar's fixed premium business Thomas Miller tickled pink as charity golf day raises $250,000 "It is an honour to succeed M
  • Carnival joins Getting to Zero Coalition on carbon
    Miami-based cruise giant looks forward to developing zero-emission ships with industry partners
  • Brussels to probe merger of DSME-Hyundai Heavy over price fears
    The European Commission is looking into the proposed $1.7bn acquisition of South Korean shipyard DSME by compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Following HHI's application for approval by the European Union executive body last month, the commission said on Tuesday it was concerned the deal would reduce competition, raise prices and stifle innovation in the sector. Controversial Daewoo founde
  • Sanchi families challenge official account of explosion and sinking in US lawsuit
    Some of the seafarers onboard the tanker escaped after the 2018 crash and are still alive, their families say
  • Positive outlook for US crude exports buoys tanker owners
    Tankers are set to gain from world's largest oil producers' rising exports
  • Exodus of PSVs boosts North Sea owners while AHTS rates hit peak
    Winter rates proving warmer than expected as Allseas removes 11 spot vessels for Baltic work
  • A message to India on port improvements
    Private operators tell their government it is time to deliver on its national vision for shipping
  • Trafigura calls on regulators for stricter IMO 2020 enforcement
    Top tanker executive says transitional period should be monitored by port state control to ensure a level playing field
  • Hudong-Zhonghua moves forward on CSSC Leasing's LNG orders
    Shanghai yard finally gets started on some conventional tonnage as orderbook empties
  • EU agrees 10 more years for Cyprus tonnage tax
    Estonia also gets its first tonnage tax as Europe seeks to encourage region's competitiveness
  • Buys strengthen SAL's position as top three heavylift player
    Harren & Partner's project cargo subsidiary takes three heavylift ships from the Winter Group
  • Clarksons Platou starts Bonheur coverage with a buy
    Plenty of upside in Fred Olsen company with "reliable cash machine" cruiseship fleet, analyst says
  • Supreme Court declines appeal by GC Rieber ex-employees
    Legal action taken by 17 ex-employees against the offshore shipowner has come to an end.
  • Peter Townsend joins Miller to develop North American business
    Hull expert begins new role at insurance broker next month to focus on growing cover
  • Britannia P&I plots recruitment in Denmark as it upgrades office
    Copenhagen correspondent office to become full branch of UK-based P&I club
  • Veteran bulker hit by engine room fire in Detroit River
    US Coast Guard tackled blaze on Tecumseh as it drifted into Canadian waters
  • Winners emerge as big boxship charter market all but dries up
    Rush to retrofit scrubbers before IMO 2020 has caused a shortage of vessels and a rise in rates
  • Emergency response contracts see dramatic drop to 23 in 2019
    Fall in Lloyd's Open Form contracts are hitting salvors and marine salvage association questions whether it is time to move on and face the realities of the current environment
  • Maersk fills management board gap with Svitzer's Thygesen
    CEO of group salvage company promoted after high-profile departures at Danish owner
  • Jan-Hendrik Tobbe exits amid Zeaborn management overhaul
    Restructuring expert takes the reins at expanding, Kurt Zech-controlled ship operator
  • Swire and Matson team up in the South Pacific
    Veteran Pacific shippers will partner using chartered tonnage on general cargoship route
  • 'Floating bomb' FSO starts to leak oil in Red Sea
    Houthis call for help after crude seeps from Safer off Ras Isa in Yemen
  • Contact made with Union Maritime tanker after crew seized
    Togolese patrol boat tracks down the Duke while a new crew heads to the ship on a tug
  • CMA CGM's Containerships cashes in on LNG-run tonnage
    Fourth vessel giving carrier a competitive edge in Baltic-related services is delivered, with two more to come
  • MOL targets development of hydrogen-powered car carrier
    Japanese shipowner says latest initiative builds on worked to realize zero emission vessels
  • VLGCs cheaper to build than to buy second hand
    Clarksons Platou says new dual fuel ships will be the "most efficient LPG carriers to date"
  • Grindrod extends chartered-out MR, returns supramax
    Singapore-based owner seals better rate for tanker, bulker set to be handed back early in 2020
  • SSY: Aussie drought set to boost bulker tonne mile demand
    US Department of Agriculture forecasting "weakest Australian wheat harvest for twelve years"

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Biodiesel blending credit gets budget reprieve from House
    The biodiesel blender credit reinstated by Congress Dec. 17 is a $3 billion a year boost to a less-polluting diesel fuel.
  • Matson-Swire join forces in South Pacific service
    Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
  • New chapter in ugly FedEx-Amazon divorce puts merchants in middle
    Amazon-FedEx divorce gets ugly and hurts merchants
  • FedEx hits 'bottom' in fiscal 2020 second quarter
    FedEx's lousy second quarter results are a cost issue first and foremost
  • Canadian manufacturing took hit during GM strike
    Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October.
  • Powerful storm could delay Christmas deliveries in Pacific Northwest
    A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon.
  • Load One provides lightning-fast shipping for just about everything
    This logistics company expedites movie props to rocket engines and everything in between.
  • Elroy Air aims to bypass infrastructure with unmanned hybrid electric drone (with video)
    An unmanned hybrid electric aircraft creates a new wave of transportation that does not rely on infrastructure
  • Freight All Kinds: Getting the show on the road
    Moving theatrical shows is like choreography showcasing on-time precision prowess and graceful driving skills.
  • Pennsylvania provides more than $40 million for freight rail projects
    The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX's double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia.
  • Knight Swift: Trucking's Biggest Mega-Merger - Great Quarter, Guys EP07 [podcast]
    On this episode of Great Quarter Guys, Seth Holm, Kevin Hill, Andrew Cox and JP Hampstead break down Knight Swift's business model, discuss the Phase...
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What drivers need to know
    Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
  • US doubles down on sanctions against Ortega regime
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/17
    Calm and quiet ruled the day on Monday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets.
  • Amazon's shot at FedEx, 737 MAX minimized, and a tribute to American Shipper - WTT?!? [podcast]
    photo credit: Amazon On today's episode - Just in time for the holidays, Amazon cans FedEx over on-time delivery, Boeing 737 MAX stops going, a...
  • South Asia stands to gain from prolonged US-China trade war
    Resilience360's report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
  • Winter storm keeps trucking across Eastern US (with forecast video)
    Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England.
  • Southwest Airlines pushes back schedule for 737 MAX until April
    The chill felt in Southwest Airlines' fourth quarter financial report won't be weather-related, but because of the 737 MAX.
  • Continual technological advancements land innovator in FreightTech 25
    Truckstop.com pioneered digital innovation in logistics with the first online platform for load boards.
  • FreightWaves NOW: Louisville Spot Rates are Skyrocketing
    Anthony Smith hosts Tuesday's FreightWaves NOW with John Kingston giving the Oil Update, Luke Falasca provides us with the Broker Update, and Zach Strickland gives...
  • Navistar beats Q4 earnings estimates but lays off 10% of its workforce (Update)
    Navistar will cut 10% of its worldwide workforce even as it gained market share for the third consecutive year.
  • Today's Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign
    CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may...
  • New Jersey's owner-operator law in limbo for now, but risk remains
    Move to pass legislation has ground to halt amid wider outcry from other industries over independent contractor limits.
  • The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry
    The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • LSFO offers in S Korea, Hong Kong above LSMGO on strong demand ahead of IMO 2020
    Spot offers for low sulfur bunker fuel have been priced above that of low sulfur marine gasoil in the ports of South Korea and Hong Kong on strong demand for the low sulfur marine fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's low sulfur mandate come January 2020.
  • Expected IMO marine gasoil demand supports prompt ICE LSGO
    ICE low sulfur gasoil futures time spreads have moved into backwardation, as 0.5% sulfur fuel oil prices rose above 0.1% marine gasoil bunker prices in Singapore, dependent on delivery dates and volume, supporting MGO values, traders said.
  • Shell, CMA CGM launch marine biofuel partnership
    Oil major Shell and shipping line CMA CGM are to launch a partnership to expand the shipping line's use of biofuel in its fleet, Shell said Tuesday.
  • Urals NWE crude down $4.50/b in a month to 19-month low as IMO 2020 looms
    Urals, the Russian crude which is the Europe's largest single source of oil, has seen value for Baltic-loading cargoes fall more than $4.50/b in the past to month to a 19-month low ahead of IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1.
  • FUTURES 6: Oil complex pulls back in after-market trading amid bearish US inventory forecasts
    Oil futures retreated in after market trading Tuesday but held in the black amid newly bearish US crude and product inventory forecasts.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil/MF 0.5% spread hits record low on LSFO supply tightness
    "Low sulfur fuel oil supply is getting tighter. LSFO stocks draw is faster than expected," a Singapore-trader said Tuesday.

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PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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