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BRIEFS
March 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Concerns raised over long-term effect of tariffs on US soybean exports
  • Container shipping heading for better future, says analyst
  • Navis acquires Octopi system to operate small, mixed cargo terminals
  • Ex-NSA director talks cyber security at Nor-Shipping expo
  • ICTSI upgrades PNG Lae terminal with 3 diesel/electric gantry cranes
  • Li Keqiang offers EU olive branch after sparking strategic rivalry
  • High-speed eCommerce fulfilment hubs win deals for CEVA Logistics
  • Air France KLM Cargo adopts IATA's dangerous goods AutoCheck
  • Vietnam Airlines to operate at Sheremetyevo instead of Domodedovo
  • MASkargo to use new tracking technology for containers and pallets
  • Unilode digitalises tracking of SAS Cargo's container units

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 20, 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
  • Pearls in the Pacific?
  • Restructuring results in black figures
  • Double-digit growth for Rhenus in Switzerland
  • Air Partner opens offices in Houston and Singapore
  • Japanese brand relying on ADAC
  • Unilode renews ULD partnership and offers digital pallet...
  • Equipment enhancement at ICTSI's Lae terminal
  • Dematic automates warehouse for IVF Hartmann
  • German President supports Berlin Airlift revival
  • Another locomotive batch for Austrian carrier
  • Nick Weston is Baca's new chairman
  • Big Lift operates vessels of new cooperation
  • One, two, three - DCT is sold
  • Picavi expanding in USA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New train between Romania and Poland
  • Saudia Cargo appoints executive director for global...
  • AAR mobility systems wins multi-million order from USAF

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • Life on Asia-Europe tradelanes: longer transits, fewer sailings, reduced capacity
  • Still no news for cargo owners on retrieval of Yantian Express containers
  • 'Challenging' third quarter for FedEx as 'tough operational winter' hits revenue
  • Booming cross-border e-commerce driving change in supply chains
  • Acquisition-hungry Carousel scoops up air freight specialist BDA
  • The industry must collaborate and take action to address climate change
  • Analysis: takeover bid for XPO Logistics just a matter of time - and share price
  • Supply chain radar: Watch FedEx, the prodigal son of logistics
  • Supply chain radar: Waberer's restructures but remains a stressed tuck-in target without suitors

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • GoM lease sale pulls in $242.2 million in high bids
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management reports that today's oil and gas Lease Sale 252 generated $244,299,344 in high bids for 227 tracts covering 1,261,133.85 acres in federal waters of the Gulf
  • Damen enters cruise market with order for 155 m mega yacht
    Damen Shipyards Group has booked its first newbuilding order from the cruise sector. It comes from Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad's SeaDream Yacht Club and covers the construction of a 155 m mega
  • MAN ME-GI engines in EPS newbuilds will feature new LNG fuel supply solution
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has exercised an option that adds a further six 15,000 TEU containerships to five that it ordered at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI in
  • Bio-UV BWTS racks up more cruise ship orders
    Bio-UV Group has won a contract to supply its Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system for installation aboard the two LNG-fueled World Cass cruise ships currently under construction for MSC Cruises at the

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • Greek shipping company numbers fall again but fleet continues to climb
    The latest Petrofin Research survey shows consolidation continues in Greek shipping but last year's reduction saw a modest net reduction...
  • EU challenges governments to prove sulphur cap enforcement
    EU wants governments to record efforts of 2020 enforcement, not just report the violators
  • IMO under pressure to tighten 2020 reporting
    Divisions emerging between IMO member states over whether tightened reporting requirements in advance of 2020 should be mandatory or voluntary
  • Mozambique cyclone will see commodity and cargo claims
    'There will be substantial rainwater ingress plus flooding and inundation' - Toplis and Harding operations manager Anuj Jethwa
  • CMA CGM's bill for Ceva could reach $1.6bn
    French line expected to effect 'squeeze-out' clause and delist shares from Swiss stock exchange
  • CSSC avoids delisting
    Excluding one-off items, CSSC Holdings actually reported a net loss of Yuan344.6m for last year
  • Asia-Europe transit times set to rise
    Network shake-ups will bring more capacity but longer voyage times as lines seek to soak up capacity
  • CNOOC targets domestic shipping for two LNG bunkering vessels
    Bunkering for ocean-going vessels represents a large potential, but owners and operators need more incentives to use liquefied natural gas...
  • Vale stands ready to restart Brucutu mine
    Vale still waiting for approval from the environment and sustainable development agency
  • PSA's Polish project ticks all the boxes
    The takeover of Europe's fastest-growing container port is a major coup for the Singaporean operator
  • Venezuela suspends oil shipments to India
    Indian state-owned refiners import hardly any Venezuelan crude anyway, and private owner Reliance Industries has reduced imports by a third...
  • NYK taps $81m in green loans for scrubbers
    Loan deal to install scrubbers was drawn up with a group of eight financial institutions
  • Daily Briefing
    UK seafarer tickets will be invalid after Brexit | Ship-to-ship transfers obscure Venezuelan oil trades | Boxships blamed as primary...
  • Largest LNG hub in the Philippines approved
    First Gen Corp, the parent of local partner FGEN LNG, is a major power industry player in the Philippines and...
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel completes first bunker operation
    Nauticor-owned Kairos supplied LNG bunker to Destination Gotland's ferry Visborg in its maiden operation, and is the largest LNG bunker...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • EC floats modification option for liner block exemption
  • Infographic: The logistics interoperability opportunity
  • Mexico shippers protect against rising theft
  • Changing package, freight mix rattles FedEx Express
  • New air cargo reality requires new congestion solutions
  • India-Afghanistan corridor opens via Chabahar

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • Nanjing Tanker sets sights on 'tailor-made' LR1 clean carriers at China yards
    Wide-beam newbuildings form part of company's fleet expansion and renewal programme
  • Sumec Marine sets up Singapore bulk operation
    Sumec Ocean Transportation will operate all vessels owned by Sumec Marine
  • Japan P&I Club leads dry bulk quality performance table
    Japan P&I Club has been named as the star performer among protection and indemnity insurers in the dry sector, according to an analysis of port state control inspections. Bulkers of more than 10,000 dwt that were insured by Japan P&I demonstrated a deficiency per inspection percentage of 1.15%, according to a study of 2017 data by Intercargo. Japan P&I reforms Leap Forward as it looks to growth
  • Seacor Holdings secures new credit facility
    Seacor Holdings has locked in a new credit facility. The new five-year deal, with a syndicate of banks including trustee JP Morgan Chase, allows the shipowner to borrow up to $125m "from time to time" with the ability to bump that figure up to $200m in accordance with certain terms. Per Securities and Exchange Commission filings, the loan comes with flexible interest rates of either a base rate
  • US shipbuilders say they can handle LNG carrier challenge
    US shipbuilders say they're ready for the LNG boom, but the real benefits could come from Washington, not the market. In response to Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby tipping the sector as a place domestic shipyards can thrive, American shipbuilders said they were ready and able, though perhaps lacking in experience. "None of us have built an LNG carrier before, but the LNG technology is well kn
  • China CSSC escapes from shares suspension with 2018 profit
    The flagship unit of China State Shipbuilding Corp says the shipbuilding market is bottoming up despite persistent industry challenges.
  • Petrogress CFO stepping down after six months
    Giannis Noutsos is out as chief financial officer at Christos Traios-led Petrogress. The Greek tanker owner traded on US OTC markets Wednesday announced the 34-year-old was stepping down. He had held the post for roughly six months after being appointed in September 2018. Noutsos will be replaced by Evangelos Makris, who joined Petrogress 9 March as a finance manager. Makris, 36, will serve on
  • Seanergy takes 'wait-and-see' approach on fleet expansion amid capesize woes
    New York-listed capesize specialist plans to pause capital spending despite having scrubber costs covered by charterers, chief executive Stamatis Tsantanis says.
  • China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merging Dalian and Bohai yards under Beijing reform
    Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) will merge with Bohai Shipbuilding Industry Co in the latest round of internal restructuring at state-owned conglomerate China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC). According to an exchange filing, China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSICL)-the Shanghai-listed flagship unit of CSIC-will transfer the 100% stake it owns in Bohai Shipbuilding to DSIC. DSIC is als
  • Danaos registers stock sold as part of restructuring for resale
    John Coustas-led bulker player books 99.3 million units sold to banks to pay down debt.
  • Shipping must act on Greta's call for urgency over climate change
    As the maritime industry inches its way towards a path to decarbonisation, it might want to listen to the generation that will inherit the world of tomorrow
  • Oaktree Capital Management looks to recoup cash after failed Aegean Marine play
    Oaktree Capital Management and Hartree Partners did not succeed in their bid to take over Aegean Marine 'Petroleum Network, but they still want to get paid. The two financial firms moved in a Manhattan bankruptcy court this month seeking to recover more than $1.15m in fees and expenses after their move to buy the bankrupt bunkerer was topped by Mercuria Energy Group in December. Aegean bankruptc
  • New head of Isle of Man Ship Registry confirmed
    Cameron Mitchell has been confirmed as the new director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry and will start in the role on 1 April. Mitchell has been the registry's deputy director since 2018 and replaces Dick Welsh, who is retiring after 13 years as head of the organisation. His career has included stints at Maersk, Geest Line and Farstad Shipping, where he worked for over 10 years as an engineer.
  • CS Shipping finds buyer for veteran VLCC at auction
    China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) offshoot CS Shipping has successfully sold one of its VLCCs at auction, brokers say. CS Shipping placed the 281,705-dwt CS Pioneer (built 1998) on the block last month with the ship sold via the Guangzhou Shipping Exchange. Now TradeWinds understands the tanker has fetched a price of $15.34m, ahead of the $14.7m base level. CSSC oil storage unit puts vintage
  • Damen makes breakthrough into cruiseship sector
    Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards has clinched its first cruiseship order. The company said it will build a 155-metre luxury vessel for Atle Brynestad's SeaDream Yacht Club. Delivery is set for September 2021. No price has been revealed. Romania takes back control of Mangalia yard Ace card in Damen pack is range of vessels built Damen's SVP for cruise sales and marketing Andrea Trevisan said:
  • Master fed crew 'based on performance'
    A public hearing into seafarer conditions in Australia has heard how one master awarded food to crew based on their performance. The Gladstone Observer cited International Transport Federation (ITF) inspector for Gladstone Sarah McGuire as saying she had inspected a Korean vessel at Hay Point with a Cambodian crew. They worked between 14 and 16 hours in a closed hatch over two weeks for rations
  • Amoretti fixes finance for new tankers
    Italian owner Amoretti Armatori has sealed a financing deal for two tanker newbuildings. Law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised Credit Agricole Italia on the deal. The amount was not disclosed. Amoretti Armatori orders Chinese tanker double The company has ordered a pair of 4,500-dwt chemical carriers at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding in China. Construction will start in the first half of
  • Nordic American Tankers repeats scrubber stance amid reports of Norwegian ban
    Threats of a scrubber ban in selected Norwegian waters has led Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers to again shoot down the idea of fitting the technology on its suezmaxes. Landmarks and cookies explain why scrubbers don't cut it for Herbjorn Hansson Hansson tips NAT interest costs on new loan Hansson shredded the idea during a colourful conference call last month and with fresh reports a
  • Grindrod in Mozambique mercy mission
    Grindrod South Africa is sending one of its vessels to carry aid for Mozambique following the devastating cyclone Idai. The 1,156-teu Border (built 1993) is currently serving the group's Southern African sea-freight business Ocean Africa Container Lines. It will now travel from Maputo to Beira on Thursday. A "much-needed relief cargo" is being assembled by local authorities and humanitarian aid
  • Denmark's Clipper Group 'sells bulker fleet'
    Denmark's Clipper Group has reportedly sold off its entire fleet of bulkers, according to industry sources cited by the Sofart daily. Clipper is not commenting, but told TradeWinds it will provide more information on the company in its annual report due on 31 May. Clipper sells 16 ships as it refinances Clipper refinancing paves way for bulker expansion The report claims Clipper will now be an
  • Aker BP and Solstad kick off with new PSV contracts
    The framework agreement signed in March between Aker BP and three Norwegian OSV owners is turning up firm PSV employment
  • Andi Case highlights 'massive misvaluation' of shipping companies in capital markets
    Clarksons chief executive sees huge value in stocks as recovery story continues to unfold
  • ExxonMobil's 2020 fuel patents a defensive move
    ExxonMobil has described its efforts to patent low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) that can meet the IMO 2020 requirement as "normal industry practice", suggesting that those 'attempts are a defence play against competitors. As TradeWinds has reported, ExxonMobil is among energy companies that have obtained 'patents for its LSFO products in the US, prompting concerns that future production of the IMO-'co
  • Maritime & Merchant Bank seeks more deals after profitable start to 2019
    Maritime & Merchant Bank has booked a profitable start to the year despite limited new lending in the early weeks of 2019. The lender, which counts Henning Oldendorff, Arne Blystad, Arne Fredly and the Roth family among its investors, suffered zero loan losses for the period. M&M told its investors the first two months of 2019 have seen an operating result of NOK 14.2m ($1.67m). Expanding M&M B
  • Flies in the grill: NCL ship fails check
    An NCL cruiseship has failed a health inspection in the US after flies were found in catering areas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) also found that the response to acute gastroenteritis (AGE) among the crew was inadequate on the 146,000-gt Norwegian Breakaway (built 2013). NCL profit rises as cruiseship bookings boom The ship was awarded a score of 84 in the 10 March chec
  • NYK to book $90m disposal gain
    Japan's NYK Line is to bank a big profit from selling a US terminals subsidiary. It said that for the year to 31 March, it will book a gain of JPY 10bn ($90m) after the transfer of ownership of NYK Terminals (North America) to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets. The US stevedoring unit is jointly owned through NYK Ports and Macquarie. NYK will retain no stake after the deal goes through.
  • National Bank of Greece drops US obligations
    Shipping lender National Bank of Greece (NBG) is scrapping its obligation to report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It said it was filing Form 15F to immediately halt requirements. "After 90 days, if the SEC does not object, the suspension becomes a permanent termination of SEC reporting obligations," it added. National Bank of Greece forces bulker sale "Until the terminati
  • Ofer's Israel Corp ready to splash cash
    Shipowner Idan Ofer's Israel Corp has pledged to start investing again. In a statement, it set out a new strategy to pump between $350m and $500m into companies over the next four years. Pacific Drilling posts fourth-quarter loss It is targeting Israeli and global firms with a proven commercial capability, not start-ups. "The investment strategy will be based on the guiding principle of managi
  • France to inspect Grande America wreck for pollution risk
    World's deepest ever wreck removal possible if sunken ship is declared an environmental hazard
  • Golden Ocean stock springs back with Vale iron ore volumes set for boost
    Shares in John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean made a fast start in Oslo today after Vale signalled it is poised to return some lost iron-ore capacity to the market. Vale puts capesize bulker on the market as scrapping accelerates Greek and Korean shipowners push capesize scrapping into double figures for 2019 Seanergy 'remains optimistic' on capesizes amid US-China trade tussle, Vale dam disaster D
  • Sohmen-Pao steps on M&A gas with Epic takeover in his sights
    Move continues breathtaking series of M&A activity involving nearly 150 ships in five years
  • Sperry seeks partners for marine digital ecosystems
    Navigational electronics group looks to leverage the expertise of parent Northrop Grumman, in combination with data companies
  • DSD set to sell old tanker ahead of fleet renewal
    Stavanger shipowner confirms sales process underway for MR product tanker
  • Two veteran crew killed in tanker fire
    Two seafarers have died and another was injured after a fire on a tanker off South Korea. The Yonhap news agency said the incident took place on an unnamed vessel five kilometres off the island of Odong in the early hours of Wednesday. The casualties both had the surname Kim and were aged 68 and 70. Their bodies were found in the wheelhouse. The chief engineer, also called Kim, suffered burns
  • 'Unique' ice-class Bourbon OSV fetches hot price
    French owner Bourbon has banked a firm price for an ice-class anchor-handler as it continues to dispose of vessels. The large 280-bp Bourbon Arctic (built 2016) has been snapped up by Canadian operator Horizon Maritime for $41.5m, VesselsValue said. It values the ship at $39.54m, calling it "unique" due to its super ice-class, DP2 capability and subsea work capacity. Bourbon PSV escapes pirate
  • NYK seals $80m syndicated loan to pay for scrubbers
    Japanese shipowning giant has raised nearly $180m in green finance in a little over a year
  • Scorpio handymax set to STS first of Euronav LSFO cargoes
    Cargo transfer reported to be set to take place off Malta later this week, says oil tracking firm.
  • PSA International confirms deal to takeover DCT Gdansk
    Polish terminal marks first investment in Eastern Europe for Singapore terminal operator.
  • Canadian teachers launch Inmarsat takeover bid
    Offer for UK-listed maritime satellite comes at 24% premium to current share price.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • Debate over European shipping regulations heats up
    The International Transport Forum and World Shipping Council issue reports to support their competing views as European regulators weigh extending antitrust protection for vessel-sharing arrangements.
  • Study finds U.S. ports contributed $5.4 trillion to GDP
    The report found the nation's seaports' contributions to the economy have increased since the previous nationwide report published in 2014.
  • Trump's budget would hike CBP staff, INFRA grant funds
    Proposed budget includes $1 trillion in DOT capital infrastructure improvements as well as hikes for trade enforcement operations and overall funding for the Office of the USTR.
  • Gary Nelson elected AAPA board chairman
  • Port of Virginia touts reduction in truck turns
  • Registration still open for Thursday's free webinar
  • Forward Air acquires FSA Logistix

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 20, 2019
  • Houston area petrochemical tank fire out: company
    A fire that engulfed eight tanks holding mostly gasoline components along the Houston Ship Channel has been extinguished
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles climb 11% on week to 20-month high
    Oil products stockpiles at the Port of Fujairah rose over the past week
  • Japan refiners will be ready to supply IMO-compliant bunker fuel by Oct-Nov: PAJ chief
    Japanese refiners will be able to supply bunker fuel that complies with International Maritime Organization regulations
  • Crude, product futures settle at multi-month highs after large US stock draws
    Crude and product futures settled higher Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed steep draws in US product stocks last week.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Petroperu to shut Talara in November for expansion; ULSD, gasoline imports to rise
    Petroperu plans to shut its 65,000 b/d Talara refinery in November
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TANKERS: BW Group enters pressurized LPG market with Epic Gas buy
    Epic Gas has a fleet of 39 vessels ranging from 3,500 to 11,000 cu m that typically serve short-haul or regional LPG and chemicals trade.
  • Vitol eyes renewable investments as peak oil demand looms by 2035
    Vitol said it is considering how its "skillsets can best be deployed" in developing and trading alternative sources of energy to fossil fuels.
  • FUTURES: Crude moves lower on US-China trade concerns
    "Signs of obstacles in the US-China trade talks seemed to dent sentiment in the market," ANZ analysts said.

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