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December 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison Ports moves closer to acquiring APM Terminals Rotterdam
  • Qingdao port hits 20m TEU container volume in 2019
  • Hard Brexit warning as EU likely to resist a free trade agreement
  • APMT's Vado Gateway box terminal opens in Ligurian region of Italy
  • Box ship owners rush to fit vessels with scrubbers to meet IMO 2020
  • APM's Moin Container Terminal handles 1m TEU in less than one year
  • DB Schenker opens first solar-powered Dubai logistics centre
  • Kerry Logistics bags 2 accolades at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards
  • Cathay Pacific warns of slow start for cargo in 2020
  • GTR opens new US$5.6m airfreight hub at Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • IATA launches audit certification to boost efficiencies in cargo processing

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • India enters a new era of ship recycling
  • Shipping sector proposes $5 bn R&D programme to cut emissions
  • WISTA Kolkata Chapter inaugurated
  • Conference addresses skills gaps in ports & logistics sector
  • 18 emerging economies for enhanced exports from India identified
  • India well poised to attract investments that move out of China, says Piyush Goyal
  • Japan will take the lead in getting India to sign RCEP agreement, says official

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Speedy sea-rail solution

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • Transpac volumes set for further decline, despite US-China trade pact
  • 'We may have made a mistake', admits FedEx as Q2 'disappoints'
  • Shipping unveils 10-year $5bn research and development plan to cut GHGs
  • Amazon Air in surprise operational deal with Sun Country Airlines
  • Atlanta cargo community system blazes a high-tech trail in the US
  • Röhlig brings in K+N veteran Ludovic Jouval to lead contract logistics
  • CMA CGM appoints Guilhem Isaac Georges its sustainability director
  • Supply chain radar: Dear FedEx, merry Xmas. Scr*w you, love Amazon
  • Supply chain radar: SAP S/4HANA - 'Ready or not... here I come'

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • Federal prison for narco sub trio
    Three Columbian nationals seized in a dramatic June 18, 2019 Coast Guard take down of a narco sub (see video) were today sentenced to federal prison terms. U.S. District Judge Susan C.
  • Norwegian start-up promotes autonomous electric mini-ferry services
    The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has spun off a new company called Zeabuz. The start-up aims to sell autonomous mobility services to coastal communities, based on ferries that will
  • Tugboat captain's license suspended
    Coast Guard Sector Virginia took expedited action to suspend the Merchant Mariner Credential of a tugboat captain on Dec. 4 after it was determined that he was operating the vessel under the
  • Kyle Buese named President of Campbell Transportation
    Pittsburgh, Pa., based Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., is promoting Kyle Buese to the role of President effective January 1, 2020. Buese, who has been the Executive Vice President of inland marine transportation
  • Saga LNG takes delivery of first LNT A-BOX carrier
    Singapore-headquartered Saga LNG Shipping has taken delivery of the ABS-classed 45,000 cu.m Saga Dawn, the world's first LNG carrier to be fitted with the LNT A-BOX system, an innovative cargo containment system
  • RIBCRAFT wins contract to supply U.S. Navy 11-meter RIBs
    Marblehead, Mass., based RIBCRAFT has been awarded a five-year indefinite quantity U.S. Navy contract to provide 11-meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats). The 11-meter RIBs will support explosive ordinance
  • Shipowners to IMO: Fund GHG reduction R&D through $2 a tonne fuel levy
    Shipping associations representing more than 90% of the world fleet are calling for a $5 billion R&D program to be set up to find ways to eliminate CO2 emissions from shipping. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • Jera takes second Angelicoussis LNG carrier on 12-year charter
    New charter is set to start in the fourth quarter of 2021 after delivery of the 174,000 cu m vessel...
  • The Interview: Mario Cordero
    The Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero says the Sino-US trade war has had an impact on his...
  • LNG seaborne trade soars as crude tonne miles set to plunge 30% by 2050
    High-sulphur fuel oil and marine gasoils are still going to provide 80% of energy for ship propulsion by 2030, illustrating...
  • Switzerland heads to court over ABC tanker arrest
    Nigerian authorities accuse San Padre Pio of violating Nigerian territorial waters and smuggling diesel through ship-to-ship transfer of gasoil
  • Freight growth undermined by falling trade-to-GDP ratio
    Slowing globalisation and increasing protectionist measures around the world have taken their toll on box shipping prospects
  • Families of Sanchi victims file lawsuit in US against NITC
    The claim, which was filed with a Washington district court, extends to current and former Iranian politicians, according to the...
  • South Korea frustrates OECD's efforts in new shipbuilding competition regime
    After the suspension of the proposal, Japan has made another proposal including cost analysis, which was agreed by the state...
  • Capital Product Partners acquires boxship trio from Capital Maritime
    The tanker merger with Diamond S Shipping, that absorbed Capital Product's 25 tankers, left Capital Product Partners with a fleet of...
  • CMA CGM appoints sustainability chief
    Guilhem Isaac Georges has been hired to head the newly formed Sustainable Development and Environment Department
  • Yard Talk | How to endure a lengthy winter?
    Shipbuilders have to bide their time before the next newbuilding boom driven by carbon-zero vessels arrives. Before that, they are...
  • Britannia boosts Denmark presence
    Having a full branch office in Copenhagen is intended to enhance service delivery to members, while enabling the club to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Industry proposes mandatory $5bn decarbonisation research and development fund | Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet |...
  • China's Binhai LNG terminal uses $500m AIIB loan
    A new receiving terminal in the Binhai district, estimated to cost $1.9bn, is expected to buffer China against gas shortfalls
  • Philippines LNG project requests temporary suspension
    The permit to proceed with the Tanglawan LNG project was due to expire this month after already being extended once...
  • US amends rules to allow sale of 0.5% sulphur marine fuel
    While IMO-compliant 0.5% fuel can now be sold and distributed under the rule change, EPA said 'the affected fuel may...
  • Industry proposes mandatory $5bn decarbonisation R&D fund
    Shipping companies would have to pay $2 per tonne of fuel oil that their ships consume, probably for 10 to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • NJ legislators renew push to break up Waterfront Commission
  • E-commerce evolution forcing change at FedEx
  • JNPT rail pricing under Indian government review lens
  • Cartel warning as EC gathers block exemption feedback
  • Shipping coalition pitches $5 billion fund for fossil-free fuels
  • Maersk: No-shows plummet on guaranteed bookings
  • K+N: Greener ocean services don't always come at a premium
  • Convoy throws down automation gauntlet to brokers

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • Military presence in Strait of Hormuz poised to grow
    Meanwhile, France has asked Germany to join its mission in the region
  • Dorian LPG's advice for scrubber projects: prepare, communicate and be selective about yards
    A strong believer in scrubber technology, Dorian LPG spends three to five months preparing for each installation
  • Seacon Shipping books up to eight bulkers at Huangpu Wenchong
    Expansion-minded Chinese player becomes first to order yard's latest design
  • We recognise our role in perpetuating the climate crisis, and we're taking responsibility
    International Chamber of Shipping secretary general Guy Platten admits that shipping has been slow to respond to global warming
  • Solstad Offshore wins breathing space from bondholders
    Norwegian owner gains backing for plan to suspend repayments until 31 March as it seeks refinancing deal
  • Bouchard Transportation's future uncertain in wake of barge blast probe
    Court papers shed light on the company's ongoing issues since fatal explosion in 2017
  • Capital Product forges sale and leasebacks to grow fleet and refinance
    Shipowner also agrees to buy three large containerships
  • Gunvor claims top LNG ship charterer prize for 2019
    Independent trader has quadrupled delivered volumes in three years and remains positive on market growth
  • Fredriksen's Seatankers Management forges period charter for bulker newbuilding
    Director says outfit will consider more deals if they make sense
  • Hyundai Heavy scores $304m suezmax order from AET
    Malaysian-controlled tanker owner is also homing in on its next order tranche as it pursues Petrobras tender
  • Maersk drawn back into $1.5bn Petrobras chartering probe
    Danish shipowner and two shipbrokers being investigated over deals carried out between 2002 and 2018, police and prosecutors say
  • Scrubber-fitted VLCCs earn more than $100,000 a day
    Pre-holiday booking boosts sentiment and scrubber-fitted vessels take advantage of widening fuel price spread
  • Shipbroker Braemar ACM dives into LNG freight futures
    Company says it will be offering execution services from the start of next week
  • Bukser og Berging upgrades fleet with Olympic Subsea deal
    Norwegian owner sells one anchor-handler into Chile while snapping for more powerful unit
  • Bunker fund must not act as a smokescreen from a carbon tax
    Shipowners' plan for $2 fuel levy may be well intentioned but is modest at best, and looks like a distraction from the central urgent issue.
  • CMA CGM unveils new sustainability department after Maersk axe
    French liner operator hires Guilhem Isaac Georges to lead new unit days after rival eliminates its dedicated department
  • Trafigura eyes secondhand tanker acquisitions amid bullish freight outlook
    The trading giant reckons strong market fundamentals could lead to healthy cash flows from tanker operations
  • Contships snares more German tonnage in its move into feeders
    Nikolas Pateras-led feeder specialist builds up fleet of smaller German units
  • JERA snaps up Maran Gas LNG ship in time-charter deal
    Trader expands its fleet with second Angelicoussis vessel as its free-on-board volumes grow
  • Will Boris deliver for shipping, or be all mouth and no trousers?
    The Conservative Party has promised austerity is over, but it is unclear if UK shipping will benefit
  • Idle boxship numbers hit three-year high
    Little hope that new US-China trade deal will boost sector in short term
  • Japan blames South Korea for collapse of OECD yard talks
    Attempt to draw up a legally binding international agreement on shipbuilding has been suspended
  • BW LNG FSRU to depart for Porto do Acu project in Brazil
    A BW LNG floating storage and regasification newbuilding for Gas Natural Acu's $2.2bn Porto do Acu LNG-to-power project in Brazil is set to leave Singapore at the end of this month. BW scoops FSRU job for Brazil's Port Acu plant Modification works have been completed on the 173,400-cbm BW Magna at Sembcorp Marine in Singapore. BW said the work had taken four months and included the installation
  • LNG bunker tally mushrooms with up to 10 newbuildings expected at Dutch port
    The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel lists at least 22 ships on order, with enquiries hinting numbers are set to rise
  • Greece's DEPA invites yard offers on LNGBV newbuilding sextet
    Ports of Piraeus and Limassol set to net a bunker vessel each as companies target eastern Mediterranean
  • Petrobras and Oxygen Maritime tankers snapped up at auction
    Trading and scrap buyers prevail in Singaporean and Brazilian auctions
  • Fincantieri seeks buyers as it closes down two Vard yards
    Italian shipbuilding group focusing work at three Norwegian sites as 200 workers face redundancy
  • Nobu Su's mother has financial assets frozen again
    Court overturns suspension of freezing order after review of evidence
  • Monjasa transition complete for game-changing IMO 2020
    Group chief operating officer Svend Stendberg Molholt explains how forward planning was key to fuel switchover
  • Monjasa showcases plans for IMO 2020 at bomb proof bunker port
    Danish company demonstrates how it has adapted to new low-sulphur rules at its UK hub of Portland
  • Fearnley Securities restarts 'dividend machine' Hafnia with buy
    Analysts expect BW-owned product tanker owner to earn some serious money in "supercycle" next year
  • NYK vehicle carrier to feel the breaker's burn
    Falling global car sales see yet another car carrier sold for recycling
  • Vagn Sorensen takes off as new Scandlines chairman
    Aviation veteran assumes chairmanship of Baltic ferry player
  • Shipowners back call for bunker tax and $5bn green fund
    Industry backs proposal for $2 per tonne levy on fuel to fund research and development into reducing shipping's carbon footprint

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • Dawn recedes still further in FedEx's 'night'
    FedEx on the ropes after awful fiscal q2 results, stock price plunge
  • Drilling Deep: a big corporate writeoff in hydrocarbons; used trucks after Celadon
    A recent big corporate writedown in the oil and gas sector was a big deal. But in this week's Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston...
  • US proposes rule to let states import some Canadian prescription drugs
    Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients.
  • Harvest Partners acquires Lazer Spot as 'spotting' market matures
    The company has built a thriving business based on principle of not making truck drivers wait.
  • California conference sounds alarm about sea level rise, storms
    California port officials and other speakers sounded the alarm about sea level rise and storm surge.
  • Cass freight data declines again in November
    Cass freight data shows softness again in November. While shipment declines extend to a full year, the rate of the declines may be moderating.
  • Chinese all-cargo carrier to start US operations in 2020
    SF Airlines isn't from San Francisco. It's an all-cargo carrier from Shenzhen, China, and it's coming to a U.S. airport near you - near someone...
  • Pennsylvania trucking owner slapped with 18-month sentence for tax fraud scheme
    This is the second time a Pennsylvania trucking company owner has been convicted of tax crimes.
  • Stunning collapse as Daimler, BMW pull car-sharing service from North America
    The departure raises questions about legacy auto companies aiming to compete with new entrants in the mobility sector.
  • Volvo sells Japanese UD Trucks unit to Isuzu
    Look for Volvo Trucks and Isuzu to start working together on electric and autonomous trucks next year.
  • Commentary: Three ways startups are tackling food waste
    For many people around the world, celebrating the holidays involves sharing food with family and friends. As we approach the holidays to celebrate the end...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/18
    Trade flow powers Philadelphia to Chicago Futures contract 6.6% higher on Tuesday.
  • Commentary: The GlobalTranz "Mafia" - where are they now?
    Charley Dehoney writes about the founding of GlobalTranz and the companies that were begun by "alumni" of the "GlobalTranz Mafia."
  • Pacific Northwest storm still on track, could delay holiday shipments (with forecast video)
    Christmas, other year-end holiday packages may arrive late as high-impact storm develops.
  • Steel City freight leaders collaborate, promote Pittsburgh's freight power
    Michael Ceravolo and Jordan Reber believe collaboration and networking are key to strengthen community and relationships.
  • Bain Capital to invest in Atlas Air's aircraft leasing unit
    Atlas Air World Wide Holdings has a lot of debt on its books, so its dry leasing arm Titan Aviation got an outside injection of...
  • Shipping unveils blueprint for collecting future carbon tax
    As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection.
  • Commentary: Railroad freight moves across a vertically integrated asset base
    Railroad market voice Jim Blaze writes about technological advances that are making railroads' capital expenditures on infrastructure more efficient.
  • Department of Transportation initiates loan program for short lines: Railway Age
    The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects.
  • Bulk carrier TransWood acquires Kane Transport
    Liquid and dry bulk carrier TransWood, Inc. announces the acquisition of Kane Transport and its fleet of more than 150 tractors.
  • NY-NJ state of freight: better warehouses and roads needed
    How to best serve largest U.S. consumer market in dense, high-cost region is question for logistics industry.
  • China-US trade truce is no trans-Pacific savior
    Hopes that last week's trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.
  • Capacity ratchets tighter, volumes steady into the holiday
    Markets from Los Angeles and Ontario to Yuma, Salt Lake City, and Minnesota have suddenly tightened as routing becomes directionally constrained.
  • Commentary: Foreign trade zones are not "free trade zones"
    Darren Prokop writes about foreign trade zones and their impact on imports, exports and the economy.
  • 8 key elements of supply chain digitization
    The digitization of the supply chain is no longer a future vision but rather an ongoing transformative event, and those that put off the adoption...
  • Today's Pickup: Isuzu Motors to acquire Volvo's UD Trucks for $2.3 billion
    Isuzu buys Volvo's UD Trucks; U.S. industrial production climbs in November; DHL increases parcel delivery price in Germany.
  • Starsky Robotics' remote-controlled trucks will give drivers the remote
    "By employing remote drivers, we can make trucks fully driverless while still keeping humans in the loop," said Seltz-Axmacher.
  • Shipping companies propose crash program to reduce CO2
    Organizations representing 90% for the world's merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions.
  • Locix leverages data to provide spatial and contextual awareness to warehouses
    Locix helps digitize physical spaces and provides real-time visibility to help businesses optimize logistics operations.
  • Shippers: Liner low-sulfur surcharges are not ethical or transparent
    New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated.
  • Convoy says 100% automated brokering is now a reality in select markets
    Less than a year after automating the load-matching process, Convoy is now automating the brokerage side in select markets.
  • Truckstop.com, Redwood Logistics partner to offer Book It Now functionality
    Truckstop.com's Book It Now feature is available through Redwood Logistics' LoadRunner TMS, giving users of both services more options and a streamlined booking process.
  • Study finds TuSimple trucks at least 10% more fuel efficient than traditional trucks
    "Wow, this is a big differentiator," University of California San Diego researcher says.
  • UK manufacturing exports remain weak, industry group says
    Survey respondents expect pick-up in three months

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2019
  • European low sulfur fuel oil hits fresh highs in physical and paper markets
    The price of 1% low sulfur fuel oil reached a five-month high in Northwest Europe Tuesday, in tandem with a rise in crude but also on demand for use as a blendstock component for 0.5% marine fuel for the nearing IMO 2020 mandate.
  • Shipping industry proposes $5 billion clean fuel fund
    The global shipping sector has proposed creating the world's first collaborative research and development program to help slash CO2 emissions from maritime transport, which, if adopted, could transform the fuels used to power the global trade in goods.
  • French refinery strikes, higher LSFO support middle distillate cracks
    A fire at Total's 247,000 b/d Gonfreville refinery -- the largest of France's seven refineries -- Saturday has affected a crude distillation unit, adding to supply issues amid widespread French strikes.
  • IMO 2020 COUNTDOWN: Spread narrows between European MGO and 0.5%S FO bunkers
    The pricing spread between 0.1%S marine gasoil and 0.5%S bunker squeezed to record levels in Europe this week, with tightening availability of the latter fuel as demand surges ahead of IMO 2020 next year.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil futures settle flat after export jump pulls US crude stocks lower
    Oil futures bounced off of early session lows to settled mixed Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed US crude inventories fell during the week ended December 13.
  • S Korea's delivered low sulfur bunker fuel price hits all-time high of $645/mt
    "Availabilities are very tight, and demand is much more than supply," a South Korean trader said.

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