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BRIEFS

August 20, 2019

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Gibraltar rejects US plea and releases renamed Iranian oil tanker Maersk says it expects choppy seas ahead for world economy MSC's 'green' box ship is rewarded for visiting Long Beach port Logistics segment boosts HHLA's H1 earnings (EBIT) to US$127.4m Swift fined US$15m for stealing 250 of CRST's drivers in lawsuit More spending required on Australian infrastructure: report Africa seeks multilateral deal with the US - but US likes bilaterals Ghana offers tax breaks to car manufacturers like Volkswagen and Nissan July's 51 freighter deals are led by Boeing 767 deliveries Air T's operating income falls to US$1.2m in quarter ending June 30 time:matters adds 3 new Asia locations to its network

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Cogoport's e-shipping platform driving efficiencies for shippers in Chennai DB Schenker becomes Foundation Partner ofSmart City Project Aerotropolis in Australia Global chemical tanker shipping market to reach $ 2.50 trillion by 2025, says report HFW to launch Monaco office with hire of market-leading team MSC expands WestAfrica network withanother call in Nigeria MSC Güls'n, the world's largest containership, completes first voyage from Asia to Europe PSA in terminal, supply chainjoint venture in Thailand Rotterdam Polymer Hub to be operational by April 1, 2020 Updates of the maritime traffic regulations for the Turkish Straits World's first digital type approval awarded to HHI RFP submission date for Asset Valuer extended Visakhapatnam Port handles more cargo in Q1; augmenting infrastructure AMTOI's AGM & knowledge session discusses key issues Export growth in the current fiscal to be in double digits, says Commerce Secretary Export growth though marginal shows resilience of Indian exporting community even during most challenging times: FIEO President New panels established at WTO to review Indian sugar support programmes

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AUGUST 20a, 2019
New Eurasian train launched Emirates Skycargo wins award in Kuala Lumpur DSV completes acquisition of Panalpina Four new services raise throughput in port of Hamburg Trying out regular TIR transports in Central Asia Liz Sumner joins Bifa Nexxiot and Unilode launch joint digitisation project Tigers South Africa opens e-commerce hub as demand soars New IT solution for Swiss carrier New service sets sail from Asia to the US Gulf region New appointments to the Baltic Index Council XXXLutz inaugurates logistics centre Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to return to Zambia First UK gas supplier to use Bio-LNG trucks New supply chain head for Coca-Cola in Germany "Curiosity of the Day" Rotor sail for hybrid vessel

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Hungry Miami Airport targets more pharma and e-commerce traffic On the wires: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'high-level integration' timeline Port of Hamburg tops North Europe hub growth rate table in H1 RZD expands China-Europe rail freight services with new routes Ireland is 'running out of warehouse space' FedEx must bite the bullet over latest delivery misfire in China M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - 'big is beautiful'... and this deal isn't 'a rescue mission'

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Marinette and Vigor deliver two more RB-Ms to Jordan Shipbuilders Fincantieri Marinette Marine and Vigor (Team RB-M) have of two additional Response Boat-Mediums (RB-Ms) to the U.S. Coast Guard. These boats are part of an approved foreign military sale to Jordan Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind names Ed LeBlanc Manager of Marine Affairs Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind reports that it has hired former U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) officer Ed LeBlanc as Manager of Marine Affairs. LeBlanc has over 40 years of experience in the USCG, Detyens wins $21.3 million MSC contract Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., has been awarded a $21,316,067 contract for a 75-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2). The contract includes Jumbo and GoodFuels to take sustainable bio-fuel oil to the offshore support market Schiedam, Netherlands, based heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation and installation contractor Jumbo, and the commercial, sustainable marine biofuel company GoodFuels, have announced a joint initiative to test marine bio-fuel oil on Diamond S starts fleet renewal efforts with sale of two vessels Greenwich, Conn., headquartered Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSSI) reports that it has agreed to sell two of its 2008-built medium-range product carriers, the Atlantic Aquarius and Atlantic Leo, as part of Campbell Johnston Clark opens in Miami and appoints Neil Bayer as partner London-headquartered shipping law firm Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) is opening a Miami office after appointing Florida-based litigator Neil Bayer as a partner. Bayer will head a team focusing on marine claims, with Seabulk ATB makes first methanol delivery Seabulk Tankers, Inc. a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH), today reported the successful delivery of its first methanol parcel chemical shipment aboard the articulated tug-barge (ATB) Sea-Power/Sea-Chem I. The Sea-Power/Sea-Chem New Orleans RTA ferries nearer to gaining COIs Two new ferries delivered the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority last year (see earlier story) may now be on track to gain the Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection (COI) required before they Virginia Pilots order ninth Gladding-Hearn launch The Virginia Pilot Association has ordered a Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass. The vessel will be the association's ninth pilot boat built by the shipyard since 1983. Since the

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Iran warns US not to seize freed tanker headed towards Greece Tehran warns any attempt by the US to seize the Adrian Darya 1 - formerly Grace 1 - again will... Cosmoship and MC-Schiffahrt express concern over Cameroon attacks Another vessel attacked a few hours earlier has been identified as the Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged multipurpose vessel MarMalaita Economou clinches DryShips acquisition deal George Economou is likely to pay about $76m to acquire all of the remaining DryShips shares OCIMF facing substantial damages in unfair dismissal case 'I have reached the firm conclusion that the process which led to the removal of Captain Rashid's accreditation was deeply... One too many variables in maritime sustainability reporting Ship finance is not for the faint-hearted - this is one reality investors have to live with, even if they have... Daily Briefing Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar after US legal move is rejected \| Seized UK tanker likely 'spoofed' by Iran \| The... Seventeen seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea attacks on two vessels The latest attacks come just a week after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker was fired upon by a gang in... Finalists announced for Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards Winners will be announced at the Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards ceremony in Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel World's largest boxship completes first Asia-Europe leg MSC says larger containerships help it meet its environmental commitments and lower carbon emission per teu Diamond S disposes of two 2008-built MR tankers Update: D'Amico International Shipping of Italy also sheds product tanker from a joint venture Samsung Heavy wins $621m 10-vessel aframax order The yard group has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MAN-ES to collaborate on remote engine diagnosis and control... Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar after US legal move is rejected LATEST: Oil tanker Grace 1, which has been renamed Adrian Darya 1, is moving east into the Mediterranean and is... Norden and Enviva collaborate to boost US exports of wood pellets 'Enviva is the world's largest producer of wood pellets and we are proud that they have trusted us to deliver... Long Beach picks HDR to design rail facility The expansion and reconfiguration of the existing Pier B railyard will create a staging area for loading freight trains nearly...

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Risk of more Golden Week blanked sailings rises WiseTech gains foothold tracking US containers/chassis US-Canada truck preclearance moves closer to reality Adani closes in on India port buy Proposed HOS changes hold risks for shippers Maersk works to monetize TradeLens THE, OCEAN pacts set to dominate evolving trans-Pacific

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AUGUST 19, 2019
Golden Ocean buys back more shares Golden Ocean Group now holds 770,000 of its own shares. The Oslo- and New York-traded bulker owner announced Monday that it had bought back 25,000 shares at $5.50 (NOK 49.31) from the Oslo Stock Exchange. Golden Ocean swells dividend despite loss on derivatives bet It was the first buyback since late June, when Golden Ocean repurchased 50,000 shares at $5.01. The company announced its share bu Siem Industries earmarks Subsea 7 share options Siem Industries is poised to grow its stake in Subsea 7 by up to 19% by mid-2021, after putting an over-the-counter option structure in place. Subsea 7 banking up to $150m from Orsted deal If the group exercises all its options, its stake in the Oslo-listed OSV and subsea contracting group will increase to 28.5% or 85.4 million shares in total. The put-and-call option structure consists of 10 s K Line points finger at BW for Houston Ship Channel spill Thousands of barrels of reformate spilled in the 10 May crash, sinking a Kirby barge DryShips stays up 35% on plan to go private through merger Revised merger agreement which values company at $456m has been unanimously approved by the special committee of DryShips' directors. VLCC rates surge with Middle East fixing activity unfazed by Shaybah attacks Tanker markets are supported by the end of refinery maintenance season and IMO 2020 factors Lauritzen Bulkers trims owned fleet further Denmark's Lauritzen Bulkers has taken another step to trim its fleet of owned vessels. US and European shipbrokers said the bulker operator disposed of the 31,000-dwt Hedvig Bulker (built 2011). The reports suggested that Taylor Maritime has paid $10.3m for the Hakodote Shipyard-built vessel. Lauritzen Bulkers director Jens Sondergaard director said: "We don't comment on rumours." Hong Kong-h Fifth generation take top spots to shape Tschudi's fortunes Children of Felix Tschudi take key roles at tradition-rich Norwegian shipowner Chinese lessors own very largest boxships but sizes still unclear Two leasing houses have emerged as owners of MSC's initial record-breaking boxships Maritime & Merchant Bank says investors should expect the unexpected in shipping Investors are showing a 'distinct' interest in shipping, the Oslo-based bank said Scotland nationalizes Ferguson yard to finish LNG ferries Scottish government rescues last private yard on the Clyde to complete costly LNG ferry contract Shell confirms tie-up with Sinokor on LNG-fuelled aframax tanker haul Energy major also signs up to JP Morgan newbuilding quartet as part of its 'drive to decarbonise shipping' Braemar revives Wavespec name to rebrand engineering arm Welcome back Wavespec. Braemar Shipping Services announced on Monday it was rebranding its engineering division as Braemar Wavespec, reviving the name after seven years. "With the recent disposal of our other businesses within Braemar technical division to Aqualis to form AqualisBraemar, the remaining part of our technical division, engineering and naval architecture continues as an integral part Seventeen crew kidnapped from Greek and German ships off Cameroon Hamburg-based owner said it has assembled an emergency response team Diamond S Shipping offloads two MRs as part of fleet renewal Craig Stevenson-led shipowner said disposals will generate liquidity of about $12m in total Blaze hits Avenir LNG newbuilding in China No casualties reported as blaze destroys LNG tank insulation d'Amico continues focus on youth as 10-year-old MR sold Italian shipowner confirms disposal of product tanker jointly-owned with trader Glencore. Renamed Grace 1 sails from Gibraltar after last ditch US arrest effort The VLCC is now sailing to Kalamata, Greece for arrival on 25 August Excess tonnage supply keeps aframax rates depressed Falling bunker prices and resumption of output at Libya's largest oilfield do little to offset weakness Jakarta's protectionism raises alarm for free and fair shipping Indonesia has belatedly opted out of IMO 2020 and is ramping up other policies designed to give preferential treatment to its domestic shipping industry

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AUGUST 19, 2019
PORT REPORT: Liquefied natural gas import terminal gets official green light at world's biggest coal port The world's biggest coal port moves forward with US$500 million plans to import LNG into Australia... which is the world's biggest LNG export nation. Sime Darby paid US$136 million for automotive and construction dealer Gough Sime Darby Berhad (BM: 4197) has directly told FreightWaves it paid about NZ$211 million (US$136 million) to acquire automotive and construction machinery dealer Gough Group... EagleRail Container Logistics: An idea ready to take flight? A Chicago start-up has proposed using crane rails to move containers in and out of terminals to ease congestion in the era of mega-ships. The rise of industrial property's little guys Low vacancy rates in smaller industrial markets signal a broadening of expansion in logistics property cycle Will other listed ship owners privatize after DryShips' exit? DryShips and Teekay Offshore are going private. With share valuations weak, others could follow suit. U.S. regulators gear up for offshore wind project oversight New guidelines highlight vessel safety issues for project developers. U.S. shipments from Chile dropping amid extreme drought "We have signed the decree that officially declares this agricultural emergency due to water scarcity." Trucking software supplier adds mountain corridor safety notifications Trucking software supplier Drivewyze is adding the dangerous mountain passes of Colorado to its safety alerts for subscribers of its PreClear weigh station bypass program. U.S.-China trade war poses greatest threat to commercial vehicle forecasts The on-again, off-again trade war between the U.S. and China is a great threat to commercial vehicle forecasts, already buffeted by too many trucks and... Maersk beefing up IT staff Maersk says technology is core to its vision and wants more of its 6,000-strong IT workforce to be direct employees and not contractors. Startups in the transport space overlook a fertile investment landscape The transport industry is witnessing the rise of numerous technology startups, with investment pouring in from excited investors who envision a smart and connected future... More Huawei affiliates added to Entity List The U.S. Commerce Department has added 46 additional overseas affiliates of Chinese telecommunications technology manufacturer Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to the restrictive Entity List. Florida flooding possible, scorching heat in Plains (forecast video) Flooding could be an issue along Gulf Coast, while other areas bake in dangerous heat. Who's King of Commercial Maritime? The UN Conference of Trade and Development released a study that reveals who's at the top of the commercial maritime world-ranked based on connectivity to... LiDAR company Velodyne sues Chinese firms for patent infringement Velodyne has filed patent infringement claims that its rotating 3D LiDAR technology was copied by Chinese companies Hesai and RoboSense. Today's Pickup: Data provider brokers peace between cities and e-scooter and e-bike operators Plus: tariffs hit wind energy supply chain; Uber partners with medical transportation provider EPAM Systems joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance EPAM Systems is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Learn more about the company and the Alliance in this article. Uber Freight goes after larger fleets with dispatcher portal Uber Freight needs access to more capacity to keep up with 153 percent growth in gross bookings. Shippers face uncertain supply chain impacts as IMO 2020 approaches The new IMO regulation reducing ships' sulfur oxide emissions aims to improve the health of the environment and human population, especially near coasts and ports.... California approves program to electrify 3,000 San Diego trucks and buses Combined with previously authorized programs, the investment is the largest by electric utilities in the U.S. to help replace heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission technology. Port Report: Sourcing shifts for U.S. imports boosting Southeast ports Move to non-tariff sources means switching ports, intermodal executives say.d

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AUGUST 19, 2019
ARA 0.1% gasoil barges hit 4-month high despite low heating demand Barges of 0.1% gasoil trading in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, or ARA, hub strengthened to a four-month high of minus $7/mt versus ICE low sulfur gasoil futures Friday. Oil moves higher as supply outlooks tighten Oil future settled higher Monday as markets eyed a likely US crude oil draw and lower Saudi Arabian exports as signs of a tightening supply picture. External: Global Risk Management Iranian tanker released by Gibraltar sailing towards Greece: cFlow The Gibraltar government released the Iranian supertanker Grace 1 last Thursday August 15. Nigeria's NNPC confirms list of suppliers in new crude-for-products swaps deal In a statement, NNPC said the new direct sale and direct purchase program will be from October 1 to September 30, 2020. Asian gasoline lends support to light ends while naphtha, LPG sag on oversupply Asian LPG was still soft as abundant stockpiles and production in the US, which was flowing to Asia, pressured the market. Asian regrade widens as China demand drives up gasoil, jet exits peak season "Light cycle oil is currently a very big business now too, and some buyers blend some of it into gasoil and sell them into the domestic market," a trader said. S Korea's SK Energy increases gasoline, gasoil output in H1 ahead of IMO 2020 rule "Gasoil demand is expected to grow as the IMO regulations will be implemented from January next year," the company said. Gibraltar rejects US request to seize Iranian tanker as it heads to Mediterranean "Grace 1 was renamed Adrian Daria whose next destination after detention is the Mediterranean Sea," Eslami said.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

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PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› 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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

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