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October 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate off slightly to US$580/TEU, USWC surge 4.2pc at $1,368/FEU
  • Maersk may be dethroned as the world's biggest box carrier
  • Busiest September in the Port of Long Beach's history despite trade war
  • LA-LB ports fight to retain market share by enhancing efficiency
  • New gates at APM's New Jersey terminal will cut truck turn times by 40pc
  • Control over Asia-ECSA capacity helps drive freight rate gains despite weak demand
  • Two shipping firms fined US$1.8m for illegally dumping oily bilge water in US
  • Port of Tokyo's H1 imports and exports drop to 4.6m TEU
  • Shipping on Northern Sea Route rises 40pc from Jan-September
  • Cathay group cargo volume drops 4.4pc in September to 172,637 tonnes
  • CargoLogicAir suffers net loss of US$23.08m despite doubling of revenues
  • Volga-Dnepr Group plays down reports of financial problems

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • MOL introduces augmented reality-based navigation system
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on certain steel imports
  • Malaysia offers to increase imports from India
  • APM Terminals launches global customer alerts system
  • Containers, dry bulk boost freight growth in Antwerp port
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority intensifies activities in India
  • High optimism seen about impact of GST on supply chain/warehousing business
  • Farm & allied sector cooperatives can make India a $ 5-tn economy, says Minister
  • India's growth seen reverting to previous highs
  • Adani in MoU for proposed chemical production complex in Mundra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A foxy transport solution
  • Swiss manufacturer delivers locomotives to ADIF
  • New tool helps plan intermodal transports
  • Lower volumes and less capacity for Cathay Pacific
  • NEP Group takes over SOS Global Express
  • Vinod Gandhi wins award
  • Tarros Group presents newly certified container type
  • "The Big Twin" conversion programme launched
  • ONE has got a new core of data
  • Cathay Investments acquires Rhys Davies Logistics
  • Eurodis: Jens Reibold takes the lead
  • China to build 127 key special rail lines
  • New network member boosts London capacity
  • Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen
  • Aris Kekedjian joins board of directors at XPO Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Boluda enhances several services
  • Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Carriers may have halted container rate erosion, just as contract talks loom
  • Wincanton may join 'bidding war' for control of Eddie Stobart Logistics
  • TAPA and EU want a common standard for secure truck parking as crime rises
  • China's electronics exporters desperate for escape from trade war
  • DHL publishes its white paper on sustainable fuels for logistics
  • Niels van Namen to lead Ceva's healthcare business development
  • Changing shopping habits means demand for cold storage is outpacing capacity

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Coast Guard issues OPC program RFI
    Following the Department of Homeland Security decision to make changes in its Offshore Patrol Cutter contract with Eastern Shipbuilding, the U.S. Coast Guard has released a request for information (RFI) to gauge
  • Shanghai shipyard launches Total LNG bunkering vessel
    Total reports that its first large liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel has been launched. This follows the signing of a long-term charter contract between Total and Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) in
  • Aker, EDP Renewables in Korean floating wind farm venture
    EDP Renewables and Aker Solutions have formed a consortium with WindPower Korea that aims to develop a floating wind farm off the coast of Ulsan Metropolitan City in South Korea with an
  • Gard reports on lessons learned from scrubber claims
    A loss prevention note from mutual insurer Gard says that nearly 3,000 vessels will have exhaust gas scrubbers installed by 2020. For the majority of owners and crews, scrubber systems are new
  • Cash buyer of scrap ships fined in illegal export case
    Singapore headquartered Wirana Shipping Corporation, of the world's largest cash buyers of vessels for scrap, has accepted and paid a Norwegian penalty of NOK 7 million (about $764,000). The Norwegian Maritime Authority
  • Veteran ferry gets new job
    A 27-year old German coastal ferry is to take on a new life as a day cruise vessel. Germany's Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum GmbH (WDR) reports that it has sold its M/V Rungholt

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Shipmanagers are uniquely placed to speak for the industry
    Managers focused on quality and safety face even greater challenges than defending their reputation, including the lack of co-ordination within...
  • LNG marine fuel 'no better than gasoil or fuel oil'
    As the January 2020 deadline for exhaust gas emissions from ships approaches, a public relations battle is heating up about...
  • Shipbrokers of the future must be properly valued
    Students achieving the highest marks in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers exams continue to impress and inspire. Let's hope the...
  • IEA says efficiencies could drive shipping's decarbonisation
    Alternative fuels, especially ammonia, will also play a crucial role but energy efficiency could be the biggest factor
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Asia's trade outlook
    The Podcast comes from Singapore this week, where Lloyd's List hosted the Asia Trade Outlook Forum, casting a critical eye...
  • Britannia to end general increases and hand back cash, despite underwriting deficit
    'The 2018/19 policy year was challenging, with lower-than-projected investment returns and claims being higher than expected. Claims continue to be...
  • Works to deepen Mauritania's iron ore port begin
    Once the works are complete, the port will be able to accommodate bulkers of up to 250,000 dwt
  • Call for better boxship fire prevention
    Insurers want the IMO to address insufficient detection and firefighting systems on ever-larger containerships
  • The Interview: Hing Chao
    New Wah Kwong chairman Hing Chao took an interestingly inland bound path before eventually finding his way back into the family-owned...
  • Minor bulk forecast to be a hotspot in the dry bulk market
    Newer types of cargoes, such as lithium, are becoming more commonplace trades for minor bulk operators to be engaged with...
  • DNV GL thinking said to be too 'fossil-centric'
    Nobody has engaged their brain on the IMO 2050 emissions targets, and shipping's challenge is a very steep one, argues...
  • Japan sends its own force to Strait of Hormuz
    Japan has decided to go it alone and send a JSDF force to the Strait of Hormuz. It has refused...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco VLCCs wait for US waivers to discharge cargoes | Tanker rates retreat as eastbound routes cool...
  • APEX lists LSFO futures in Singapore
    The new futures for 0.5% low sulphur marine fuel oil start trading today on the Asia Pacific Exchange platform, with the...
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners announced
    Eastern Pacific Shipping won the Company of the Year award for its disciplined and bold decisions to invest in the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • International union backs Montreal dockers in right to strike hearing
  • Container ship port call times rising despite productivity gains
  • Low ship utilization to test carriers' fuel price discipline
  • NY-NJ port will be proactive in ensuring terminal flow: officials
  • Asia-US spot rate shows capacity tightening
  • Asia-Europe capacity cuts slow falling container spot market
  • Chittagong port eyes conveyor system to fight congestion

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Navios Acquisition to raise $15m from shares for business costs
    Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp is selling a further chunk of equity to help cover the day-to-day business costs. The Monaco-based tanker owner has priced an offering of 1.88 million shares of common stock for an aggregate of about $15m in a registered direct offering at $8 per share. The offering, set to close on or about 24 October, expects to make $14m, to be put toward "general corporate p
  • Wyker sells ferry to Greek family-owned consortium
    Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Fohr-Amrum (WDR) has sold one of its ferries to a group of businesses owned by a Greek family that owns Cretan Daily Cruises. The German ferry operator has offloaded Rungholt to the undisclosed Greek buyers in Kissamos, a town on the Greek island of Crete. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Calls to Wyker were not immediately returned. Wyker used the shi
  • Bridges raised as speeding ship puts Swedish authorities on alert
    Rix Emerald reported to have experienced technical trouble in Gota River
  • MPC: investors showing 'high interest' in tanker space
    Robert Frese reveals blueprint for success in German management sector
  • Equinor hires Dof anchor handler for an extra six months
    One of Dof's anchor handlers has won a contract extension from Equinor Energy, while the shipowner works on securing long-term financing. Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea The Norwegian state energy producer will keep the 35,024-bhp Skandi Vega (built 2008) on hire for another six months, exercising a contract option linked to the framework agreement it signed with Dof in 201
  • Scrubber retrofit fires and acid corrosion insurance claims revealed by Gard
    Norwegian insurer blames a combination of design faults, poor workmanship and lack of preparation
  • UK maritime bodies 'cautiously' welcome Brexit deal, but uncertainties remain
    Attention now turns to the remaining unsolved issues and how UK-EU maritime relationships will stand after Brexit
  • Crude tanker fleet growth highest for six years, but set to tail off
    London broker SSY says 5.6% expansion of capacity in 2019 will not be repeated over next two years
  • Upstart anti-scrubber EPA campaign remains in the shadows
    Environmental Protection Alliance intends to keep its backers' names private to avoid what it claims is 'relentless harassment' by major corporations
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel launched for Total in China
    MOL's pioneering LNG bunker vessel must be completed in time to serve CMA CGM's boxship newbuilding giants
  • 21 workers hit by 'serious infection' at Turku yard
    Vaccinations being carried out after staff working on completing vessels contract pneumococcal pneumonia in Finland.
  • Tour boat master cleared over fatal Viking collision
    Police say only suspect in Danube crash is captain of Viking Sigyn
  • Castor Maritime increases fleet size with panamax acquisition
    Petros Panagiotidis-led shipowner keeps it in the family for latest vessel purchase
  • Boskalis runs first dredger on used cooking oils
    Dutch owner teaming up with GoodFuels for 100% sustainable biofuels bunker solution
  • Clyde & Co recruits Norton Rose's Australia shipping chief
    Ernie van Buuren joining in December to boost growth
  • Research blames 'Asian ships' for plastics pollution
    University of Cape Town says vessels calling to and from China are most to blame for increase in bottles littering the seas
  • Pacific Basin rides handysize and supramax freight rally
    Hong Kong bulker owner said September saw rates reach multi-year highs across all segments
  • Keppel returns to the black as scrubber tally reaches 100
    Shipyard group boosted by new orders for LNG and renewables-related projects

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • Avia Solutions acquires Chapman Freeborn
    Chapman Freeborn unit targets freight forwarders
  • FreightWaves oil report: more signals of IMO 2020 impact on diesel prices
    The signal that IMO 2020 is here isn't going to be one big moment. There are other signs to watch for.
  • Down Under Trucking: Wisetech denies J Capital claims of financial trickery
    The last couple of days took a dramatic turn with U.S. short seller J Capital making explosive allegations that global logistics software behemoth, WiseTech -...
  • DOT rolls out "freedom gas" rail plan
    LNG export proposal immediately slammed by Democrat lawmakers.
  • Port Report: Long Beach moves record number of containers in September
    The Port of Long Beach saw a slide in container volumes arrested in September and hopes to attract more cargo with incentives.
  • Charleston port moves chassis off terminal to boost truck fluidity
    Off-site facility aims to give terminal more room to operate and make chassis moves more fluid.d
  • Freight volumes cool off significantly this week
    Trucking volumes still positive but slipping
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/18
    South and West Trucking Freight Futures stumble on Thursday, dragging the National average lower.
  • M&A bankers start to price in recession risk
    Middle-market leveraged buyouts are cooling, but institutions still taking risk on the venture and growth equity side of the industry.
  • Need for expediting safety measures across unsecured parking lots leading to alignment of standards
    Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is looking to align its Parking Security Requirements (PSR) industry standard with the European Commission's new truck safety at parking...
  • Flashback Friday: The evolution of tires
    Flashback Friday looks at the history of tires, which are necessary for nearly every vehicle.
  • 'Dogging' sex claims of U.K. government ridiculed by truckers
    British government minister's voyeuristic sex claims about truck drivers are "classist," "inappropriate" and "ignorant," says road transport representative.
  • FreightWaves NOW: What's happening with markets and outbound rejections?
    On today's FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin talks about the weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, Kyle Cunningham brings an update on outbound volumes, and...
  • U.S. continues sanctions break for Swedish refiner with Venezuelan ties
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control on Oct. 17 extended the general license for Nynas AB that is 50% owned by Venezuela's state-owned oil company,...
  • Dangerous weekend flooding possible for Gulf Coast (forecast video)
    Threat for "life-threatening" storm surge and coastal flooding in Florida this weekend due to tropical system in Gulf.
  • Wincanton emerges as potential Eddie Stobart buyer
    The U.K.-based logistics company has been given due diligence access to the scandal-plagued trucking firm's accounts.
  • Volvo highlights electric trucks and GHG engines for Mexico market at Transport Expo ANPACT
    Connectivity, electric trucks and autonomous vehicles were highlighted by Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) at Transport Expo ANPACT 2019. The event,...
  • HelloFresh pushes towards leaner and more centralized last-mile meal-kit delivery
    Meal-kit delivery company HelloFresh leverages data from last-mile movement and consumer feedback to make its deliveries precise and error-free.
  • Today's Pickup: Logistics solutions boost CBD pet products market
    Plus: Waymo goes to Paris; 12% of Americans responsible for two-thirds of all airline emissions.
  • Brokers: Does it matter how you pay your carriers?
    Payment visibility is a proven builder of carrier loyalty.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2019
  • China's Zhoushan port aims to raise bonded bunker fuel sales to 5 mil mt by 2020
    Total bunker fuel sales is expected to hit 4 million mt this year.
  • France's Total launches first 'large' LNG bunker ship to propel LNG as a marine fuel
    French oil major Total launched its first large LNG bunker vessel at a time when infrastructure has been deemed inadequate by many bunker fuel players and thus a hurdle to the widespread adoption of the gas as a marine fuel.
  • Asia VLCC freight rates plummet as charterers fail ships
    VLCC rates have retreated quickly after hitting stratospheric levels last week as tonnage supply has eased, with charterers releasing ships hired provisionally and oil companies sub-letting tankers they had fixed earlier.
  • Shell Marine issues cylinder oil and engine protection guidance as IMO 2020 looms
    Shell Marine has issued guidance on the use of cylinder oil and engine protection in preparation for next year's IMO 2020 mandate, saying that the publication serves as a "timely reminder" of the risks posed to engine performance by switching fuels.
  • Increasing demand for HSSR props up HSFO RMG values
    Strength in high sulfur straight run fuel oil differentials has supported the RMG 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil values, sources said this week.
  • Singapore's residue stocks steadies near 2-month high on LSFO stockpile
    "The market is destocking HSFO, but stocking up on LSFO now that IMO 2020 is just less than three months to go," a bunker supplier said.
  • Singapore middle distillates stocks slide on jump in exports to Australia
    Singapore's gasoil imports posted a sharp 81.7% jump to 350,323 mt for the week ending October 16.
  • Platts GCM points to Northeast Asia as best market for FOB USGC LNG cargoes
    Most of the cargoes are destined for ports east of the Panama Canal, with five cargoes currently moving in a northeasterly direction toward Europe.
  • UAE-based bunker supplier OMTI starts supply of 0.5% LSFO at Fujairah
    "We hope to supply 100,000 mt per month when the new IMO regulations come into effect on January 1," the source said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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
File
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
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
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