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BRIEFS
March 20, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Charcoal load catches fire twice on ship from Haiphong to Shanghai
  • CMA CGM now has 90pc of CEVA Logistics voting rights
  • Oz dockers to strike at DP World over loss of pay protection
  • Xiamen port upgrades Haicang channel to handle 10 million TEU in 2019
  • Port of Rotterdam marshals nearby towns to prepare parking for Brexit
  • Sale of terminal to MSC risks it becoming a single-user facility
  • ILO calls for greater effort to attract women, youngsters to life at sea
  • No-Deal Hard Brexit means higher costs for all, says FTA
  • Australian thinktank urges government to publish air cargo index
  • Dnata gains IATA's CEIV Pharma certification at its new Dallas facility
  • Dirk Goovaerts becomes Dnata's new Asia Pacific CEO

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Freight forwarders remain ahead of the curve despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty
  • Milaha announces profitable returns for 2018
  • National Defence College delegation visits JNPT
  • Air France KLM Martinair Cargo becomes first major airline group to be IATA CEIV Pharma re-certified
  • Avvashya CCI sets up hi-tech warehouse at Cargill India plant
  • CEIV Fresh certification launched for perishables
  • Exim Transtrade awarded coveted AEO Certificate
  • Global air cargo market size poised for significant increase
  • Mahindra Logistics leads the way in auto logistics
  • Rupee at nine-month high to impact exports; volatility needs to be managed, says FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ÖBB and port of Trieste expand railfreight network
  • New global chartering director for Trans Global Projects
  • Panattoni building for Dachser
  • New ro-la train from Mâcon to Calais
  • Second "Sameday Air" network in western France
  • 22 plant modules shipped to Texas by AAL
  • Boosting capacity in Hong Kong
  • ASM's Lee Lipton appointed SVP, Aviation Strategy
  • Improving railfreight services in Belgium
  • DNVGL offering remote vessel inspection surveys
  • Turkish Cargo refutes accusations from World Animal...
  • Rhenus acquires Rodair Group
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fraport augments executive board
  • First airline upgrades to latest "iCargo" version
  • More plans for rail logistics on the Silk Road
  • DP World investing heavily in terminal equipment

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • CMA CGM set to take full control of Ceva as it eyes end-to-end services
  • DCT Gdansk saga finally ends as Polish hub is sold to PSA and partners
  • Lufthansa Cargo sets the digital pace as it begins its 'transformation'
  • Faster speed and lower costs - the China-Europe rail freight success story
  • Opposing sides step up war of words over liner block exemption regulation
  • Older, gas-guzzling box ships bound for scrapyards as IMO 2020 looms
  • Andrew Raymond takes over as CEO at Bolero International
  • Supply chain radar: Bye Bye Ceva - it was short but shockingly good for the speculators
  • Market Insight: Recession's in abeyance, but risks to world trade continue to lurk

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Evac puts a focus on developing life-cycle services
    Espoo, Finland, headquartered Evac Group is putting a focus on life-cycle services development. A leading provider of integrated water and waste management systems, along with corrosion-protection systems, the group is now investing
  • Navy awards GD Electric Boat $2 billion contract mod
    The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $2 billion contract modification for long lead time material to support construction of Block V Virginia-class submarines. The award modifies a contract
  • VIDEO: Aker BioMarine orders krill harvesting support vessel
    Krill-harvesting company Aker BioMarine is to build a new, energy efficient vessel with a $65 million price tag to support its Antarctic operations. To be built at the CIMC Raffles shipyard in
  • BW Group takes majority stake in Epic Gas
    Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group is on the acquisition trail again. Today it reported that it hadpurchased a 54.7% stake Epic Gas from key shareholders and launched an unconditional tender offer to acquire

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Ship-to-ship transfers obscure Venezuelan oil trades
    Venezuelan crude exports are now down to 350,000 barrels a day, according to latest Lloyd's List Intelligence data
  • UK seafarer tickets will be invalid after Brexit
    'We are confident EU will accept UK training is high quality, and want to recognise us as third country,' transport...
  • Seanergy keeps faith with capes despite loss
    Greek owner focusing on preserving liquidity and charterer-funded scrubber programme
  • Vale wins permission to restart Guaíba terminal
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows one vessel has called at the port
  • Boxships are major contributor to GHG emissions
    Study claims just 2,000 container vessels cause one-third of emissions from deepsea cargo shipping, while bulkers and tankers are three...
  • Sovcomflot targets continued growth
    Sovcomflot's chief financial officer tells Lloyd's List that the company has an $8.4bn backlog from long-term contracts
  • Poland's DCT Gdansk terminal sold
    The new owners of the DCT Gdansk terminal, which is expected to reach full capacity utilisation in coming years, say...
  • Consortia block exemption battle heats up
    Conflicting reports from the World Shipping Council and the ITF make differing claims over the benefits of alliances on service...
  • Singamas in agreement to sell assets
    Deal comes after rumours that Cosco Shipping is behind the buying interest
  • Nanjing Tanker in profit after relisting
    Shanghai-listed NJTC has a fleet of 61 vessels, most of which are product tankers
  • Chaucer signs up to Quest Marine insurtech platform
    Under a new deal, the marine team at Chaucer have access to Quest Marine platform, which analyses billions of historical...
  • DNV GL opens AI research centre in Shanghai
    DNV GL is expanding its presence in Asia from Singapore, where many of its research and development facilities are currently...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cosco's 'strategic' ship plan faces commercial challenges | Sulphur cap could spur transhipment and slow steaming | Transpacific rate misery...
  • BW Group makes bid for Epic Gas
    Update: Epic Gas says it wants to purchase modern, secondhand LPG carriers
  • US LNG exports surge 75% in January
    Twenty-eight of the 37 shipments come from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass terminal
  • New blow to minor bulk owners as canola feud boils over
    If this is indeed the start of a new trade war between Beijing and Ottawa, this could have significant repercussions...
  • ExxonMobil preparing to supply IMO-compliant fuel
    Company has named Antwerp, Rotterdam, Genoa, Marseilles, Singapore, Laem Chabang (Thailand) and Hong Kong where compliant fuels will initially be...
  • Straits Inter Logistics sells bunker stake to fund fleet acquisition
    SIL has also through a tie-up with Hong Kong-based Banle Energy International, gained access to the latter's customers who...
  • California ports see steep drop-off in throughput
    'With an uneven trade flow, we will be closely evaluating next steps for enhancing supply chain efficiencies' - Gene Seroka...
  • Port of Corpus Christi to vote on leasing land for new terminal
    The port's commissioners will vote on whether to approve the plan for a marine terminal, petroleum storage facility and two...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Block exemption debate intensifies as EC readies ruling
  • Data standards an accelerator for tech adoption
  • Historic Omaha floods wrack supply chains
  • Declining volumes undercut US truckload rates

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Cosco rides wave of optimism on VLCCs
    Chinese state giant secures front cover with ExxonMobil and Trafigura amid renewed strength in VLCC trade
  • S Livanos returns to Japan Marine United for second VLCC
    S Livanos company Sun Enter'prises has ordered another VLCC newbuilding at Japan Marine United (JMU), shortly after taking delivery of the first sistership it booked there. The Greek company's website revealed it has a 301,500-dwt tanker under construction at the yard, due to be delivered in 2020. The IHS Markit online shipping directory identified the vessel as Hull No 5176 at JMU's Ariake ship
  • Maersk lets go of Total stake
    Danish shipping giant places ordinary shares in Paris-listed oil and gas company with institutional investors.
  • DNV GL predicts peak tanker demand within 12 years
    In tonne-mile terms, the German-Norwegian class society expects demand for crude tankers to peak in 2027 and for product tankers in 2031.
  • Kilcullen steps down from Team Tankers C-suite
    Kevin Kilcullen has resigned his post as chief financial officer at Team Tankers International. The Oslo-listed shipower announced the move, effective 17 April, Tuesday morning. The company said he was pursuing "another professional opportunity." Taking his place will be Jens Gisle Schnelle, Team Tankers' current head of financial planning and analysis. Team Tankers suffers loss in third quarte
  • Vale puts capesize bulker on the market as scrapping accelerates
    Brazilian miner Vale is set to sell a capesize bulker and is inviting offers, TradeWinds has learned. The 169,100-dwt Ore Guaiba (built 1999) could likely fetch around $10m, brokers said. The Korean-built cape was purchased from Sincere Navigation for $36m in May 2009. VesselsValue.com estimates the 20-year-old ship is today worth $9.57m, the same as its potential demolition value. Vale has a
  • Seanergy 'remains optimistic' on capesizes amid US-China trade tussle, Vale dam disaster
    Stamatis Tsantanis-led capesize specialist improves revenue but widens loss during fourth quarter.
  • ADM targets Chinese bulker with arrest order over berth delay costs
    A US federal court has ordered the arrest of a Chinese-controlled bulker for a second time after an Archer Daniels Midland unit alleged it overstayed its welcome in a Mississippi River cargo berth. The arrest warrant was issued last Friday following a $1.1m lawsuit in Houston federal court from the US agricultural giant's American River Transportation Co. Ugland moves to arrest Petrakis ship aft
  • Carnegie tips Scorpio Tankers stock to shine as supply growth hits 20-year low in 2020
    Strong demand growth expectations and a sharp drop in newbuilding deliveries have led Carnegie to launch Scorpio Tankers with a buy rating. Scorpio Tankers gets upgrade with IMO 2020 on the way Robert Bugbee talks sibling shareholdings and tactical time charters Bugbee bats away scrubber ban fears for Scorpio Tankers Analyst Marius Furuly picked up coverage of the market leader with rates and
  • Gulf of Guinea piracy spike continues into 2019
    Last year's late spike in piracy off the coast of West Africa has continued into 2019. In the first 10 weeks of the new year, at least 25 seafarers have been kidnapped while traversing the Gulf of Guinea and a Nigerian Navy guard killed in an attack, according to UK security consultancy Gray Page citing data from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). Bourbon PSV escapes pirate attack Five cr
  • Seafarer loses leg as cargoship capsizes
    A Comoros Islands-flagged cargoship has capsized off Iran, seriously injuring a crewman. Two veteran crew killed in tanker fire The Tasnim news agency said all 14 crew from the 4,200-dwt SL Star (built 2007) were accounted for after the incident on Tuesday near the Iranian port of Bandar Rajaei. Several were injured, however, including one who reportedly who lost a leg after containers collapse
  • Meadway Shipping celebrates headway in the Middle East
    Meadway Shipping & Trading is celebrating what it sees as a successful start in the Middle East, and its status as a rare Greek dry bulk company that has become an international operator. The company's Dubai branch - Meadway Shipping DMCC - was established in July 2018, eight years after launching its first satellite office in Singapore, with Will Stride as its managing director. Stride was no s
  • Berge Bulk to sell second vintage bulker in quick succession
    Berge Bulk is set to sell a second vintage ore carrier for demolition in under a month. Scrap brokers say the 263,000-dwt Berge Manaslu (built 1992) has just been put on the market inviting offers. Berge Bulk nets strong price in ore carrier scrap sale The ship could likely fetch between $18m to $19m, it is estimated. Berge Bulk did not respond to requests for comments. The Berge Manaslu is
  • Wagenborg inks open-hatch newbuilding
    Dutch owner Wagenborg has returned to domestic yard Royal Niestern Sander for another open-hatch MPP. The shipbuilder said the vessel will be a sistership to the 14,330-dwt Egbert Wagenborg (built 2017). Construction will begin on the "Easymax 2" design soon, it added. No price has been revealed for the deal. The EasyMax concept was developed by Wagenborg and Niestern Sander. Wagenborg was aw
  • Bourbon PSV escapes pirate attack
    A Bourbon platform supply vessel (PSV) has thwarted an armed pirate raid off Nigeria, it has emerged. The French shipowner confirmed to TradeWinds that the 3,700-dwt Bourbon Explorer 502 (built 2007) had come under attack, but all crew were safe and well. Five crew reportedly kidnapped from OSV off Nigeria Vesseltracker reported that the ship was underway off Bonny Island on 28 February when it
  • New Noble seeks financing partners
    Singapore's restructured Noble Group is on the hunt for new banking and trade finance partners following its rebirth in December. A new company has been formed from the ashes of "Old Noble", a trader and bulker owner, with substantially all of the assets and business being transferred. Creditors have taken over 70% of the new entity, with 20% held by shareholders of the previous company and 10%
  • Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank start merger talks
    German shipping lenders Deutsche Bank (DB) and Commerzbank have begun merger talks in a bid to create Europe's second-largest banking group. Only HSBC would be bigger if the two sides pull off a deal, after confirming discussions this week. DB said: "In light of arising opportunities, the management board of Deutsche Bank has decided to review strategic options. "In doing so, the management boa
  • Shearwater GeoServices wins survey work off Turkey
    Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a new offshore survey contract for work in Turkey. The company will undertake seismic acquisition and depth processing work for exploration firm Turkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi (TPAO), which is backed by the Turkish Wealth Fund. Shearwater's 112-metre survey vessel Polar Empress (built 2015) begin work in the second quarter and will cover an area of 2,
  • Vitol revenue hits $231bn as volumes rise
    Trader and shipowner Vitol has logged revenue of $231bn for 2018 as oil volumes rose. It traded 7.4m barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and products last year. CEO Russell Hardy said the performance was "stable." Vitol boosts tanker fleet with Sargeant deal "We continue to manage our business prudently with a focus on the careful management of both physical and financial risks," he added. Cru
  • Aker BioMarine orders multipurpose ship
    Kjell Inge Rokke's Aker BioMarine has ordered a new multipurpose transport vessel for its krill operations. Finnish group Wartsila has been awarded the contract to design the unit for work in Antarctic waters. The ship will be built at CIMC Raffles in China. The vessel will be 168 metres long and have a capacity of 20,300 dwt. It will use a four-stroke Wartsila diesel engine. The ship will ca
  • Panama Canal restrictions pose tanker problems
    New draught restrictions in the Panama Canal are posing a potential headache for tanker owners. Fotios Katsoulas, a liquid bulk analyst at IHS Markit's Commodities At Sea, said the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is imposing a maximum draught of 13.72 metres due to projected rain and water levels in the coming weeks. Bulkers collide in Panama Canal "This is expected to have a huge impact on trade
  • Ezra tries to recover $50m paid to UOB
    Restructuring Singapore offshore shipping group Ezra Holdings is trying to recover $50m it paid to lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) while insolvent. OCBC forces sale of Ezra yard stake According to a US bankruptcy court filing cited by Bloomberg, the repayment of the facility in December 2016 fell within the 90 days preceding its bankruptcy filing in March 2017. It claims this makes it avoidab
  • Carriers snub spot market for smaller containerships
    Surge in orders for small and medium-size vessels set to reshape charter market, says French broker
  • Indian Register moves in on Greek ferry market
    Greece's coveted shipping market is about to become even more crowded in terms of classification, with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) stepping into the sector. IRClass has recently certified three new Greek-owned vessels and expects to add more, managing director Suresh Sinha told TradeWinds. "Greek owners and shipyards want more and more competition and more and more players to offer
  • Hanjin's Subic yard could become a terminal
    Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction's Philippines (HHIC-Phil) shipyard may become a multipurpose terminal, if Philippines ports giant International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) takes over its restructuring. Cash-strapped shipbuilder HHIC-Phil halts production CMB keen to secure its four newbuildings at HHIC-Phil "Still working, trying to put the team together because we are not just l
  • Owners order boxships at Dae Sun
    Two South Korean owners have ordered feeder boxships at the country's Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering. The yard said on Tuesday that Namsung Shipping and Pan Continental Shipping had each contracted a 1,000-teu unit. The eco-pair will be fitted with scrubbers. Namsung signed for its firm vessel in November, with an option attached. It has 25 operational feederships. Pan Continental has a
  • MacLeod takes over at expanded Rever Offshore
    Rever Offshore has appointed Bibby Offshore managing director Barry MacLeod as its new chief executive. MacLeod replaces Mark Bessell, who stepped down from the role last month for personal reasons, it said. Bibby became part of the Rever group following its sale by Bibby Line to bondholder York Capital's Fara Holdco last year and merged with two other York companies, Norway's Rever and Cecon Co
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again as BW Group takes control of Epic Gas
    Acquisition target also announces plans to purchase modern second-hand LPG carriers.
  • Lauritzen, Maersk and Torm join autonomous ship initiative
    Three-year project brings together 30 of Denmark's top maritime companies and researchers.
  • Singapore's PSA linked to bid for Poland's largest box terminal
    Consortium could make an offer for 3m-teu capacity facility this week, say media reports
  • Ocean Tankers makes rare second-hand VLCC purchase
    Singaporean tanker owner tied to Agritrade VLCC as Hong Kong-listed owner exits the sector
  • Stolt's new Australian terminal hosts first tankers
    Largest tanker arrival said to be the culmination of significant investment in Newcastle.
  • Costa cruiseship escapes unharmed from Meyer Turku fire
    Finnish shipyard says damage is "minor" and that it won't effect vessels delivery schedule.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Container carriers parry critics of consortia
    New study from World Shipping Council outlines benefits of vessel-sharing agreements as European regulators study whether to extend antitrust protections past April 2020.
  • CEVA recommends holdouts sell shares to CMA CGM
    Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of CMA CGM, is expected to be elected as chairman of CEVA during annual meeting in April.
  • Maersk selling shares in French oil company Total
  • NFI Industries picks up SCR Air Services
  • Steve Cernak, Port Everglades director, dies at 63
  • OFAC ratchets up Russian sanctions
  • PSA International among group acquiring DCT Gdansk
  • JAXPORT welcomes its largest containership

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 19, 2019
  • Crude faces headwinds amid reports of US-China trade deal delay
    Crude prices settled mixed Tuesday after retreating from overnight highs
  • NOC chair sees boost to Libyan crude output
    Libiyan crude oil production has recovered
  • Uncertainty for Kazakh oil sector as Nazarbayev resigns
    Nursultan Nazarbayev, announced his resignation on Tuesday after nearly 30 years at the helm of the Central Asian country
  • Middle East crude steady while OPEC keeps market guessing on output cuts
    Middle East sour crude was trading largely steady Tuesday morning in Asia
  • US DATA: EIA says November residual fuel oil exports to Panama climb on year
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 856,000 barrels in November, up 356,000 barrels from a year earlier
  • China's bunker fuel demand to remain weak on poor bulk carriers market
    "It is usually quiet seasonally after Chinese New Year, but this year [the weakness] is compounded by the situation at Vale," a trader said.
  • Stena Bulk to install scrubbers on up to 16 tankers before Jan 2020
    Payback time of the investment was between 1.5 and 2.5 years, which has already been secured by hedging the fuel spread, the company added.
  • Asia LSFO premium hits highest level for 2019 on stockpiling demand for IMO 2020
    "I believe stockpiling demand is supporting the premiums," a trader in Singapore said.
  • Italy's Fratelli Cosulich plans more barges in Singapore after latest addition
    "We expect to add one to two more (owned) by the end of the year in order to have a fleet of nine," he said.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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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