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August 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 0.2pc to US$812/TEU, USWC off 7.3pc to $1,368/FEU
  • OOCL cancels transpacific sailings due to insufficient demand
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-West African rates $500/TEU on September 1
  • Hamburg first half volume up 7.5pc to 4.7 million TEU, but bulk slips
  • HKTDC's Belt and Road Summit Sept 11-12 at exhibition centre
  • HKTDC welcomes the HK Government's economic relief measures
  • Container volumes from Asia to US rose 3.2pc in July to 1,529,701 TEU
  • Liberty makes war on equity in truckers' Hours of Service regulation row
  • International Chamber of Shipping meet in London September 11
  • Rotterdam launches PortXchange to provide digital shipping app
  • Asia Terminals sees Q2 earnings rise 26pc due to Manila, Batangas growth
  • Cathay CEO Hogg, chief commercial officer Loo quit after Beijing rebuke
  • Thai air force devises Hong Kong contingency evacuation plan
  • Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific must kow-tow to Beijing to survive
  • Asia to lead demand for freighter, passenger planes in next 20 years

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 18, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk shows strong gains in earnings & revenue in Q2
  • Dry & other indexes up
  • Expounding on locution of "Merchant" in a Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • For the first time ever, an Indian flag vessel, Shreyas Shipping & Logistics' MV SSL Balaji, successfully handles locomotive cargo
  • Indian Register of Shipping forges training partnership with Coast Guard
  • Marine Container Services launches shipping portal in Kolkata
  • Transition period for Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations
  • Sunil Paliwal appointed CMD of Kamarajar Port
  • Allcargo Logistics Park, Dadri flags off first road movement of Customs-cleared cargo from ICD Dadri to Nepal
  • Exports show upward trend in July
  • Govt mulls measures for easier flow of credit to exporters to spur growth
  • High Level Committee recommends CSR expenditure to be made tax deductible

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rolling out a short red carpet
  • Dutch hinterland connections expanded
  • Don Daseke steps down as CEO Americas
  • New bulk transfer facility opened in Georgia
  • Risks for container terminals underestimated
  • DHL strengthens cooperation with Mattel in Australia
  • Eastern Canadian airport to upgrade cargo facilities
  • Agility's ebitda grows by 27% in H1/2019
  • Changes in the management at Neska
  • RCG seals the deal with Caterpillar
  • Investing in the port of Novi Sad
  • Flying horses and cows around the globe
  • Quickpac comes to Basel
  • UPS announces CFO succession plan
  • Testing self-driving tractor trailers in Arizona
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Switzerland reverses the trend
  • New Russian airport reaches for the stars

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Transpacific rates take a tumble as trade war ripples spread
  • US intermodal sector loses market share for fourth consecutive quarter
  • Analysis: what makes Expeditors the tastiest asset-light prey
  • Latam narrows Q2 loss, but cargo showing disappoints
  • Cathay CEO quits after carrier is caught up in Hong Kong protests
  • M&A radar: The DSV show goes live on Monday as Ceva is the latest to poach Panalpina staff

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Scandlines to add rotor sail to hybrid ferry
    Hamburg, Germany, headquartered ferry operator Scandlines has signed an agreement with Finnish rotor sail pioneer Norsepower Oy Ltd, to install Norsepower's rotor sail solution on board the M/V Copenhagen, a hybrid passenger
  • CSA 2020 members welcome findings of SINTEF study
    Members of the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020), which represents shipowners who have invested in exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) have welcomed a study published in June by Norway's SINTEF, one
  • Conrad reports more red ink but adds to newbuild backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today reported its second quarter and six months 2019 financial results and backlog at June 30, 2019. For the quarter ended
  • Kongsberg Digital solutions will fast-track Korean autonomous ship R&D
    Asker, Norway, based Kongsberg Digital has won a contract to supply a fully-featured bridge simulator for a new, state-of-the-art autonomous ship research facility in Ulsan, South Korea. The Korean government has committed
  • Jim Kearns joins Jones Walker
    Law firm Jones Walker LLP reports that James "Jim" Kearns has joined the firm as special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group in the Washington, D.C., office. Kearns is an experienced maritime
  • Fincantieri Bay cuts first steel for Great Lakes bulker newbuild
    Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and the Interlake Steamship Company hosted a ceremonial first-cut-of-steel event Wednesday, celebrating the historic start of construction on the first U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier built

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Gibraltar considers US move to block Iranian tanker departure
    Allegations realting to the oil tanker Grace 1 contained in a US application are confidential and cannot be disclosed
  • DSV near to closing Panalpina deal
    Full integration of the two companies is expected to take two to three years
  • Gulf is 'too dangerous' for private armed guards on ships
    'Using private armed guards against state actors like the IRGC would be catastrophic, escalating any situation out of control, and...
  • Seized UK tanker likely 'spoofed' by Iran
    Analysis of AIS data by Lloyd's List Intelligence shows for the first time that Stena Impero fitted the pattern for...
  • Eagle Bulk moves European operations to Copenhagen
    Eagle's Copenhagen office will be headed up by Mathias Groenvald, who has more than 30 years experience in the dry...
  • Harland and Wolff administrators allow time for rescue talks
    Shipyard and engineering firm seeks buyer as workers' temporary layoffs extended
  • Maritime Cities: Building the connected cluster
    Heritage is best left to the tourist board. It will be the maritime cities that facilitate collaboration, connect and integrate...
  • Swiss Re to drop London hull underwriting
    'In London, we will discontinue underwriting from November 1. The underwriting will all be done out of the Italian office,'...
  • Vale cuts iron ore output
    The impact to iron ore production is estimated at 330,000 tonnes per month
  • Pirates shoot at LPG carrier off Nigeria
    The crew on the Wisdom Marine vessel retreated to the citadel and the master took evasive action
  • Large lines should think about asset-sharing
    The use of platforms to provide specialised services could allow carriers to focus on their core strengths
  • Gibraltar's chief minister says Iranian tanker could leave today
    Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo decided to lift the detention order after written assurances from Tehran that the ship would...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's hydrogen future
    CMB's chief executive Alexander Saverys believes that hydrogen offers shipping's best bet to reach a zero-carbon future and he is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Gibraltar orders release of Iranian tanker | Maersk chief says trade war threatens global growth | Viewpoint: The happy seafarer...
  • BDI bounces towards new highs
    Capesize segment bustles on iron ore trade, while panamaxes are enjoying their run mostly from split stems from the capesize...
  • Sinanju seals two-year LNG-fuelled bunker tanker charter with Exxonmobil
    The group will focus on building competencies in handling liquefied natural gas and will work towards bunker deliveries
  • Samsung Heavy bags one more LNG carrier
    Order comes following the company's deteriorating bottom line in the second quarter
  • USCG increases OPA90 penalties in line with inflation
    Some specialist insurers have announced that insured vessels will automatically still be covered, at no additional premium, until policy renewal...
  • Marinvest eyes methanol as viable alternative
    High uncertainty of availability of high sulphur fuel oil at ports around the world after the IMO global sulphur cap...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Trans-Pac spot rate drop underscores modest peak forecast
  • Midwest, NE truck lanes buck falling US rates
  • 2019 JOC Directory of Trucking Companies
  • Major container lines to study alternative fuels
  • Fr. Meyer's Sohn: Forwarders fuel modern supply chain, not carriers

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Experts point to high level of demoralisation for cruise staff
    Industry takes a split view on crew satisfaction with Seafarers Happiness Index ranking low for cruiseship staff, while industry body CLIA says job gratification is high among mariners
  • Political unrest 'good for shipping' says Nordic American Tankers
    The US-listed company narrows loss for the second quarter and launches reverse stock split to boost share price
  • Genting Hong Kong secures $3bn loan for world's largest cruiseship newbuilds
    The world's largest cruiseships by passenger capacity have secured bank and German export finance at a competitive rate
  • BW Offshore FPSO contract extended in Gabon
    One of BW Offshore's floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units has had its contract extended for a further 12 months in offshore Gabon. BW Offshore agrees to acquire stake in Brazil oilfield The 141,000-dwt FPSO Petroleo Nautipa (built 1975) is operating on the Etame field for Vaalco Energy, which has extended its contract for lease and operation of the unit. The firm period wa
  • Sveaas-owned Kistefos taps bond market for $27.8m
    Investment company reports first-half loss as Western Bulk weighs on bottom line.
  • Mitsui & Co books another MR newbuilding at Samsung Heavy
    Latest vessel set for delivery in 2021 as trading house takes its tally of MR units at the South Korean yard to six
  • Boxship fires top of agenda for industry group CSSF
    Containership safety body will report on measures to deal with fires in November
  • Hopes lifted of possible buyer for Harland & Wolff shipyard
    Administrators extend layoff of workers as talks point to potential 'credible offers' for Belfast builder
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys back stock after share price crash
    Investors have been dumping shares following news that Yangzijiang's chairman is assisting with investigations by the Chinese government
  • K Line LNG carrier makes close call en route to US terminal
    US Coast Guard to investigate passage of ship inbound to Corpus Christi facility
  • ExxonMobil charters Singapore's first LNG powered bunker tanker
    Global oil major fixes pioneer LNG-powered bunker tanker from Singapore's Sinanju Tankers
  • Austal latest to be linked with former Hanjin Subic yard
    Aussie fast ferry specialist "continually assessing expansion opportunities" but mum on latest rumours
  • Modec raises $1.1bn for Petrobras project
    Project bond issued in Singapore is used to refinance FPSO
  • Samsung bags eleventh LNG carrier order for 2019
    South Korean shipbuilder close to 50% of order target for this year following latest contract
  • Norden secures more pellet shipment work from Enviva
    Danish owner has also secured contract to ship coal from Indonesia to Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • FreightWaves oil report: a narrowing Brent/WTI spread could spell doom for crude by rail
    A lot of new pipeline capacity is kicking in and the need for trains is going to be greatly reduced.
  • DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: female truckers expect discrimination
    Australia's road transport industry has a way to go in ensuring gender equity. Research has found that female workers encounter misogyny, bullying and discrimination. In...
  • UPS removes delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
    Eliminating the residential fee reveals UPS' comfort level and ability to better engineer its network.
  • Customs systems back online after outage at airports nationwide
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection systems at airports nationwide encountered an unexpected outage Friday afternoon, leaving passengers waiting in extremely long lines, according to multiple...
  • Tendered truckload volumes continue to post year-over-year gains
    OTVI.USA began the week with a rocky start before recovering to finish the week.
  • Former ATA official named deputy at federal highway agency
    Mala Parker says she'll work to modernize U.S. roads and bridges.
  • How time charters offer window on bulk shipping sentiment
    Time-charter rates can offer a clearer view on future sentiment than headline-grabbing spot rates.
  • FreightWaves announces expansion into Portland
    FreightWaves is expanding with a new office in Portland, Oregon. There are opportunities for data scientists, software engineers and journalists.
  • Getting to know FreightWise, the second-fastest growing company in the U.S.
    FreightWise found a sweet spot in SaaS-based parcel and LTL managed transportation.
  • Delta, Virgin Atlantic to expand cargo network between U.S. and U.K.
    Expanded flight offerings will make moving goods between the U.S. and U.K. more convenient.
  • Federal government offers $244 million in grant money for rail projects
    The Federal Railroad Administration is asking freight and passenger railroads to apply for grants aimed at upgrading infrastructure or enhancing safety.
  • Commerce piles on the Entity List
    The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security subjects 17 overseas entities to stricter U.S. export licensing controls by adding them to the Entity List.
  • Agility reports large increase in second quarter profitability
    Global logistics provider Agility (DFM: AGLTY) reported a 20 percent increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2019. Agility reported a more modest...
  • Severe storms, flooding for several states (forecast video)
    Weather delays likely today, tonight in Plains and Southeast.
  • Trucking fleets need introspection and technology to stay ahead in the market
    Small fleets need to fully understand their financial situation, improve awareness of technology and have set processes in place to fluidly scale up the business.
  • Today's Pickup: Mobile car pooling service Scoop raises $60 million
    Plus: Amazon opens "4-star" store in Seattle: Postmates tests robots in San Francisco.
  • Trucking Freight Futures Market Activity 8-09-2019

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 11% to 1.056 mil mt as Suezmax departs
  • European middle distillates cracks hit 2019 highs as crude slips
  • Gazprom Neft's 0.1% sulfur bunker fuel sales jump 11% in H1
  • July Los Angeles container imports rise on year, Long Beach falls again
  • Lower Malta bunker fuel prices draw buyers from Gibraltar
  • Portuguese haulier strike eases as two unions reach agreements
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Golden Ocean gets ready for IMO 2020 by opting for scrubbers, LSFO
    For ships without scrubbers, Golden Ocean will prepare their fuel tanks to run on low-sulfur marine fuels.
  • Fujairah-Singapore bunker price spread crunches to 2-month low
    Fujairah bunker premiums have strengthened in August due to tight barging with some suppliers fully booked for deliveries until the middle of the month.
  • Singapore middle distillate stocks rise 11% on week as gasoil exports fall
    A closed arbitrage meant gasoil traders in Singapore had little incentive to shift barrels from Asia to the west this week, market sources said.
  • Singapore heavy distillate stocks fall 10% on week as imports decline
    On the Singapore bunkering front, selling pressure also emerged in recent weeks as sellers sought to clear high sulfur stocks before IMO 2020.

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In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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