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March 19, 2019

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CMA CGM hikes Asia-Southern Africa rate US$300/TEU from April 1 Private sector differs with public sector on damage of IMO 2020 US-China trade dispute will not end in March - maybe in April with luck Shenzhen's Huawei pleads not guilty to US fraud charges in Iran deal China's factory output growth weakest since records began in 1995 Panalpina dedicates revamped warehouse to cold chain in Brazil Twelve global carriers slowed transits to save whales and, blue skies East, S Africa & India Ocean box trade to recover from slowdown: study Lufthansa 2018 profit down 7.6pc to US$2.5 billion as revenue rises 6pc Etihad Airways narrows loss to US$1.28 billion as cargo sales fall 5pc China's decision to ground Boeing jets compromises orders in trade deal Nippon Cargo re-ups IBS Software with its latest version 10 years later Qantas picks WFS for 3-year contract in Dallas Fort Worth

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MARCH 18, 2019
AMTOI's NVOCC Council holds seminar on key topic CEVA Logistics expands in eCommerce services Contship Italia in negotiations with MSC for sale of its 50 pc stake in company running Gioia Tauro container terminal IRClass wins 5-year contract to provide emergency response services for 33 vessels of SCI Maersk launches new service toSt. Petersburg MSC seeks to improve schedulereliability of Asia to US East Coast & Gulf of Mexico network New break-bulk, RoRo & heavy lift event at Antwerp Port in May New Turkey North America East Coastservice to commence in April SCFI spot rates down Wilhelmsen & Airbus trial world's first commercial drone deliveries to vessels at anchorage Iron ore imports surge APM Terminals Mumbai & CMA CGM Group set new record by handling largest volume in a single port call Impact on EU security filing requirements in case of 'No-Deal Brexit' V. O. Chidambaranar Port surpasses previous year's container throughput Disruptive technologies in Customs & border management discussed

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Dutch cities introduce environmental zones for trucks Ekol's founder buys back shares VRR launches first concept model of inflatable ULD Move to Berlin with new responsibilities Four new vehicles in daily use Bayernhafen reports balanced results for 2018 Greiwing inaugurates new hub 75% of Eurasian goods shipped through Kazakhstan World's cargo hubs see volume growth weaken in 2018 Vietnam becomes part of APL's CSE service Award for MGI and the port of Marseille Panalpina Brazil invests in cold chain logistics solutions "Curiosity of the Day" Hill Dickinson's strengthens its maritime services Rising cargo yields in the Far and Middle East New generation of PCTC for UECC Albatros express expands its hinterland services

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MARCH 18, 2019
Warning to shippers: more transhipment likely after IMO 2020 Supply chain radar: Panalpina talks with DSV and Agility both continue, but is "not in a hurry" to choose its partner 'Data is the new oil of the air cargo industry', we must share it or get left behind India-China container trade on the increase and President Trump is not happy Soft demand and falling rates push 2M to blank another Asia-USEC sailing DHL won't enter logistics M&A market, for now State departments backs plan for US to set own global package rates Schiphol 'local rule' set to be delayed again Per Hojland is new executive director of operations at Saudia Cargo Supply chain radar: CMA CGM + Ceva + Geodis - the endgame Supply chain radar: Panalpina committed to a 'fair level playing field' for DSV and Agility - but is an Agility deal update due soon?

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MARCH 18, 2019
ABS updates BWMS Best Practices report ABS has published an updated "Best Practices for Operation of Ballast Water Management (BWM) Systems Report," offering fresh insight on best practices to overcome key challenges with selecting, installing and operating a Svitzer Americas escort tug is first with all-female crew In what's almost certainly a world first, Maersk subsidiary Svitzer has hired an all-female crew for the 70 tons bollard pull escort tug Svitzer Monte Cristi, one of two 24 m RAmparts Sixteen Stena Bulk tankers to get scrubbers Gothenburg, Sweden, headquartered tanker operator Stena Bulk is to install exhaust gas scrubbers on 16 ships before the January 2020 IMO sulfur cap deadline. In all, ten IMOIIMAX tankers, five Suezmaxes and Furuno electronics help newbuild Kirby towboat meet Sub M regs MV Bailey, the first of three new 88 ft towboats built to meet Subchapter M requirements was recently completed by the Main Iron Works shipyard in Houma, La., and will soon enter Anthony Veder to add 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier to fleet Rotterdam headquartered Anthony Veder is expanding its by adding a 30,000 cu.m liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier that is currently being constructed by Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in Ningbo, China. The vessel will Woodside Energy tenders for LNG bunkering vessel Australia's largest LNG producer, Woodside Energy, is tendering for an LNG bunkering vessel. Speaking at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference in Perth last week, Chief Operations Officer Meg O'Neill ExxonMobil to start sales of IMO 2020 fuels in third quarter ExxonMobil is to start rolling out its range of IMO 2020 compliant fuels by the third quarter of this year. In October last year the company announced that ports in Antwerp, Rotterdam,

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MARCH 18, 2019
US sanctions Russian shipyards Yaroslavsky Shipbuilding Plant and Zelenodolsk Shipyard Plant added to sanctions list for navy business UK may face ferry deal compensation bill over any Brexit delay Contract with third company saw transport secretary subjected to widespread ridicule when it emerged that start-up had no ships and... Globus Maritime feels 'downward pressure' Globus optimistic that dry market rebound is 'not too far off' Spain backs Mediterranean emissions control area Spain favours an emissions control area in the Mediterranean but warns against a unilateral move by the European Union Stena Bulk to install scrubbers on 16 tankers Stena Bulk has secured the payback time on its 16 scrubber installations by hedging the spread in fuel prices Navig8 in sale and leaseback deals with ICBC The latest deal with ICBC is worth $94m Dr Peters says it is continuing to offer shipping investments Company says 'we have been exchanging ideas with other companies for years' Fuel and technology dominate box shipping conversation Box carriers and their customers face tough negotiations this year about who will foot the bill for the IMO 2020... Vale ordered to close another mine in Brazil Vale has been ordered to halt operations at the Timbopeba mine in the Minas Gerais region, with an expected loss... Cosco's 25,000 teu ship plan faces commercial challenges Fate of a 25,000 teu ship will largely depend on how much the long-haul trade can hold up and how... US customs preparing for changing trade environment The six themes of the 21st Century Customs Framework initiative include 'Emerging roles in the global supply chain', 'Intelligent enforcement' and... Indian Register signs 33-ship emergency response deal with SCI The deal involves round-the-clock technical support by way of assessing damage to any vessel involved in a major incident such... TEN charters out two LNG ships With two vessels fixed on accretive medium-term charters, the company is examining further expansion in the sector Sulphur cap could spur transhipment and slow steaming The extent of either practice will hinge on how successful carriers are in recouping fuel costs from shippers, according to... Shell-led joint venture mulls doubling LNG Canada export capacity LNG Canada's chief executive Andy Calitz says the second expansion phase being considered by the JV is 'a very competitive export... Transpacific rate misery marches on Transpacific carriers could restrict capacity additions altogether in an attempt to balance the market, analysts suggest Caribbean aframax market suffers from lack of Venezuelan cargoes India could be willing to cut all imports of Venezuelan crude to satisfy US sanctions in return for further waivers... ICTSI upgrades PNG terminal The $4.6m rubber-tyred gantry cranes are part of ICTSI's programme to strengthen and enhance overall operational efficiency at PNG's leading... Sovcomflot positive on tanker market outlook Sovcomflot is committed to growing its industrial businesses, which will be central to its strategies through to 2025, its chief... Baltimore beats Philadelphia for promising new exports of Brazilian wood pulp Philadelphia took the Brazilian market share from Baltimore in 2014 when when Fibria Cellulose changed destinations Woodside to build Australian LNG bunker capacity Woodside's chief operations officer Meg O'Neill says talks have been ongoing with big miners to refuel ships plying Western Australia-Asia trade routes... Venture Global doubles LNG production capacity target Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass project won US Department of Energy approval to export LNG to non-free trade agreement countries and... Port of Tacoma joins the competition with four new ZPMC cranes The new cranes will stretch across 24 containers and reach a lift height of 165 feet above the pier deck...

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MARCH 18, 2019
US port 'champion' Cernak dies at 63 Flood of empty container returns delays LA-LB recovery Growth explodes for Top 25 truckload, LTL carriers Australian dockworkers to strike at DP World terminals APM readies NY-NJ appointment system BlackBerry sensor aimed at asset-based LSPs

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MARCH 18, 2019
Global Ship Lease extends Hapag-Lloyd fix for post-panamax ship Ian Webber-led boxship owner to continue contract for three more years. $900m in shipping value tied up in Oaktree deal Owners have heard little to date on Oaktree's sale of majority stake to Brookfield, but expecting little to change in near term. Feidakis sells another $3.6m of Nasdaq's Globus Maritime stock Chairman drops one-third of his holdings in the Nasdaq-listed bulker owner. Transocean nets millions from panamax bulker flip The shipowner has netted around $9m in profit through the sale of two bulk carriers over the past year EGA extends Maersk shipping deal Abu Dhabi's Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has signed an extension to its shipping deal with Maersk Line. The volume commitment secures capacity for 2019. Walid Al Attar, EGA's chief marketing officer, said: "Meeting our customers' expectations depends on both the quality of our production and the efficiency of getting the metal to them, so I am pleased to sign this agreement today with one of BigLift, Chung Yang pair up for energy for LNG, gas, oil and renewables Both owners pony up two heavy lift ships each for LNG, oil, gas and renewable markets. Hadjiyiannis buoys boxship fleet with Patjens panamax Interests tied to Greek-Cypriot shipowner Andreas Hadjiyiannis have acquired their fourth containership since October, bringing the group's boxship fleet to more than 10 units. Online shipping directories show the 5,040-teu, mini-panamax boxship Herma P (built 2006) as trading in the fleet of Hadjiyiannis company Cyprus Sea Lines under its new name, City of Alexandria. Hellenic Tankers completes Navios closes offer for one set of preferred shares, adjusts other Navios Maritime Holdings will pay $4.2m in cash to buy out a slice of 1.1 million shares of one series of preferred stock while sweetening the pot to purchase another. The Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner announced the results and changes to the tender offer, currently the subject of a shareholder lawsuit, on Monday. Navios moves to throw out shareholder lawsuit Navios revising preferred share Two Russian yards on new US sanctions list Two Russian shipyards have been placed on a new US sanctions list. The action was taken against Yaroslavsky and Zelenodolsk by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in response to Russia's continued and ongoing aggression in Ukraine, it said. OFAC added the yards had played a role in Russia's "unjustified attacks on Ukrainian naval vessels in the Kerch Strait, the purported annexation of C HSBC to sell Katerina Xylas' property over newbuilding loans Bank goes after shipowner's Athens apartment to enforce $2.1m court judgment Kistefos cranks up earnings to $209m Christen Sveaas' shipping investment company Kistefos has racked up bigger earnings in 2018 as ship sales boosted the result. The company said it made NOK 1.78bn ($209m) on a net basis last year, up from NOK 341.1m in 2017. Revenue grew to NOK 14.37bn from NOK 9.37bn, mainly due to gains from Viking Supply Ships selling vessels, as well as higher rate levels and activity in Western Bulk. Kistef Costamare containership brace set for demolition sales Greek shipowner Costamare is believed to be in the process of scrapping two of its oldest vessels. Costamare clocks up stronger than forecast profit Sales would mark the latest step in an ongoing fleet renewal process for New York-listed Costamare, which has sold four ships for demolition in each of the last two years. Market sources say Costamare is exploring the demolition sale of the 5,000-t Stena Bulk firms up $55m scrubber plan Swedish owner Stena Bulk has firmed up plans to install scrubbers on 16 tankers. The company said the "major investment" will costs $55m and the work will take place before the IMO 2020 January deadline. The shipowner had revealed a plan last year to fit the open-loop hybrid systems to 15 ships, with options for six more. Now it has decided to retrofit 10 IMOIIMAXes, five suezmaxes and a standa KfW inks Royal Arctic newbuilding finance deal German lender KfW IPEX-Bank is providing more cash for the expansion of Royal Arctic Line's (RAL) fleet. The bank said it will loan EUR 16.43m ($18.65m) towards the Greenland company's two new feederships due from the Nodosa yard in Spain in 2020 and 2021. Royal Arctic Line inks newbuilding pair at Nodosa Shipyard The order has a high proportion of German components, it said. KfW is working wi Shipowner Sovcomflot seeks to follow Russian state back to investment grade Shipping heavyweight Sovcomflot is looking to follow the Russian state back into investment grade territory, its chief financial officer says. Moody's dialed Russia back up to investment grade in February this year and the state-backed shipowner aims to follow suit in the medium-term, Nikolay Kolesnikov tells TradeWinds. Tanker rate spike pushes Sovcomflot back to profit in fourth quarter Sovco Soren Greve heads back to Fearnleys as global S&P chief Veteran shipbroker Soren Greve is returning to leading Norwegian shipbroking firm Fearnleys as global head of sale and purchase. S&P chief Skarsgard quits Fearnleys for top job at bulker owner Belships He replaces the highly-regarded Lars Christian Skarsgard, who was named as the new chief executive of Belships in late February. Greve comes from a position as chief executive of compatriot Nor Vitol boosts tanker fleet with Sargeant deal Trader and owner Vitol is shaking up its tanker operations by taking full control of a joint asphalt shipping venture set up with Sargeant Marine of the US. It said it had agreed to acquire Sargeant's 50% share of the UK-based VALT operation, which was formed in 2016. Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC Vitol's Latvian Shipping to add 12 tankers This will make it 100%-owned and allow it IMO 2020 could slow down boxships Boxship owners could slow-steam more ships and carry out more transhipment to combat higher costs from IMO 2020 regulation, according to shipping consultancy Drewry. The company said that lines' actions will depend on how successful they are at implementing fuel surcharges. "One potential side-effect from the new regulations could be greater slow-steaming and use of transhipment," it added. "Th Shandong Shipping steps up to order tankers for major Shell newbuilding project Chinese owner has entered the arena after ICBC Leasing dropped out of an ownership role in Shell's Project Solar Evangelos Marinakis marks S&P scorecard with profitable aframax tanker flip Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis looks to have executed a swift and successful asset plan on an aframax tanker bought as part of a significant dive into the sector just six months ago. Marinakis continues to harvest profit on counter-cyclical capesize asset play Marinakis raises funds for eight-VLCC project Marinakis and Union Maritime splitting BP Shipping aframaxes The profitable flip of Greek tanker holed on rocks A small Greek tanker has reportedly suffered a hull breach after grounding on rocks off Andros on Saturday. The Kathimerini daily reported that the 985-dwt Agios Georgios I (built 1986) got stuck with 1,000 cbm of fuel on board. No pollution or water ingress has so far been reported. The hole in its side is reported to be just 15cm by 4cm, according to the ANA-MPA news agency. No injuries were Svitzer hails first all-female crew Tug operator Svitzer has hailed a milestone in Latin America by introducing its first all-female crew. The move in the Dominican Republic is part of its gender inclusion strategy. The crew is operating the 70-ton Svitzer Monte Cristi in Rio Haina and Caucedo. Celebrity Cruises' Captain McCue demands respect "Many things that we presume to be done through physical force, in reality, only requir Greek and Korean shipowners push capesize scrapping into double figures for 2019 Greek and South Korean shipowners have led the way as capesize scrapping activity moved into double figures following an active start to this year. Capesize freefall hits the brakes as oversupply for iron ore is tempered Vale dam disaster demand impact sees Cleaves slice capesize rate forecasts In a pressurized demolition market, cash buyer GMS says over 10 capesize bulkers have now been sent t Amoretti Armatori orders Chinese tanker double Italian group Amoretti Armatori has inked a double tanker order in China. Brokers said the company's Marittima Emiliana unit has signed up for the 4,500-dwt ships at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding. They will be delivered in 2020 for an undisclosed price. The owner confirmed the deal to TradeWinds. Advisor Marialaura Dell'Abate said: "Our company is pursuing a rejuvenation strategy of the fleet and Euronav adds to share buyback total Belgian tanker owner Euronav has bought more of its own stock in deals worth about EUR 1.57m ($1.78m). It added 226,372 of its own shares through trades on Euronext Brussels earlier this month, paying between EUR 6.8 and EUR 6.9 per share. The stock closed up 0.86% at EUR 7.06 on Monday morning. Euronav started buying shares in December and has now acquired 2.67m, bringing its total ownership t Ishikazi picks Naikai for fleet renewal Japan's Ishizaki Kisen has opted for a domestic yard to renew its ferry fleet. Brokers said it has ordered two 300-passenger ro-paxes at Naikai Zosen Setoda. Both will be delivered in January 2021. No price was given for the order. The owner has five ferries built in the 1980s and 1990s. Iran fights off suezmax attack Iranian navy ships have thwarted a pirate attack on a suezmax in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait off Yemen. The unnamed laden vessel was approached by about 10 speedboats last, the Sputnik news agency said. The navy had sent its 61st group, consisting of the Sabalan frigate and the Bandar Abbas logistical support ship, to the area, according to South Fleet commander rear admiral Afshin Tashak. "The na Tsakos Energy Navigation fixes out its two LNG carriers Greek owner reluctant to disclose identity of charter counterparties in deals set to net $60m Navig8 Chemical agrees sale and leaseback deal with ICBC OTC-listed company taps Chinese firms for second such deal in less than three months Oldendorff takes Castor Maritime panamax on charter Petros Panagiotidis-led owner set to earn a minimum of $1.6m from fixture to German giant. China may need to double SPR to meet 90-day goal Tankers to benefit as oil imports will continue to grow at mid-high single digits, says Bernstein.

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MARCH 18, 2019
Source: Tariffs could depend on China's concessions U.S. tariff levels on China will apparently depend on how far China is willing to go in agreeing to Trump administration requests for trade enforcement and other priorities, said a source familiar with bilateral talks, as the countries remain engaged in talks to resolve an ongoing trade war. Drewry foresees more slow steaming and transshipment Drewry says container carriers may try to mitigate the rising cost of fuel by slowing ship speeds and relying more on feeder ships. NVOs face ISF-5 enforcement Customs and Border Protection will begin accessing liquidated damages against non-vessel-operating common carriers that fail to timely and completely file their Importer Security Filings. $14.5 million in emergency relief funds approved Rhenus Group acquires Rodair FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications

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MARCH 18, 2019
NNPC invites bids for 2019-20 crude-for-products supply program Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. has invited bids from trading houses and refineries that will lift Nigerian crude in return for refined products for a one-year period starting this summer under the company's direct sale and direct purchase (DSDP) program, according to tenders published Monday. Houston area petrochemical tank farm fire engulfs eight tanks A fire that ignited at Intercontinental Terminals Company's petrochemical tank farm along the Houston Ship Channel on Sunday has spread to eight tanks and efforts to prevent an explosion were ongoing, the company said Monday. US crude stocks likely built last week amid refinery doldrums: analysts US crude supply likely edged higher last week as refinery utilization lingered well under historic levels, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed Monday. Spain backs Mediterranean ECA zone for bunker fuel Spain has thrown its weight behind creating an Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Mediterranean, meaning ships sailing through the area must burn marine fuel containing no more than 0.1% sulfur. Fire impacts operations at key oil products storage facility in Texas Operations at the Deer Park tank farm operated by Intercontinental Terminal Company in Texas, United Sates, have been impacted due to a fire at tanks containing refined and petrochemical products, the company said Monday. External: Global Risk Management FUTURES: Crude prices slip ahead of the OPEC/non-OPEC meet Monday Elsewhere, Venezuela's worsening crisis, including power outages crippling its oil sector, presented a likely challenge to the oil market. Iran, Venezuela sanctions impacts not dire enough to justify easing OPEC oil cuts: Falih The market overall remains supplied with Venezuelan barrels, Falih 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:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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