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August 22, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Tanjung Pelepas tops utilisation record for third time on 23,000-TEUer
  • YZJ Shipbuilding's H1 earnings rise 11pc YoY to US$345.4m
  • Montreal port to develop new box terminal with bank funding
  • Greencarrier deploys first all-electric trucks for deliveries in Shanghai
  • US LTL industry looks healthy with higher contract rates
  • Removal of trucking capacity supports stronger rates moving forwards
  • UPS drops delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
  • HKIA airfreight volume down 7pc in July
  • Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines raise capacity, frequency of US-UK flights
  • Emirates SkyCargo named 'Best Customer Airline 2018' in Malaysia

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Dialogue sought on cargo misdeclaration fines
  • Höegh Autoliners transports 100 break-bulk units simultaneously from India & Germany to Kenya
  • India's shrimp exports to US up by 14 pc in January-June 2019
  • Essar Ports registers 17.4 pc Q1 growth in cargo volumes
  • Maersk & BlackBuck announce partnership to provide online marketplace for containerised trucking in ex-im logistics in India
  • Sachin Bhanushali appointed Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Distriparks

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ceva Logistics renews contract in the global energy sector
  • Six seconds on the Dutch railway in 2020
  • Hamburg Süd enhances Asia/Pacific services
  • Testing the world's first AI-powered robotic cargo system
  • Sailors' Society welcomes new Greek ambassador
  • Dematic automates distribution hub for Ceratizit
  • Thordon appoints Michael Haraldsson
  • Logwin participates in Marco Polo finance network
  • The Alliance also has Australia in its sights
  • Chapman Freeborn brings MRI machine to Maldivian atoll
  • Europa brings new HR and talent team on board
  • Amazon plans to open new fulfilment centre in Utah
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CAM continues to expand
  • Baltic Ports Organisation focuses on port sustainability
  • PKP Cargo to publish its H1/2019 results

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • M&A radar exclusive: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'organisational chart' of its core unit
  • As pressure grows, Indonesia backs down on IMO 2020 defiance
  • Shipping softens towards 'no-deal' after Whitehall Brexit scenario leak
  • New US scanning tech a hit with trucks, but still pie in the sky for air cargo
  • Synergy with 2M sees Zim back in calmer financial waters in Q2
  • How a global recession could impact ocean shipping
  • Market Insight: K+N still leads race for 2nd place in air freight against DSV Panalpina. Just...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Diesel electric ferry to be upgraded to battery hybrid
    Godvik, Norway, headquartered Norwegian Electric Systems has signed a contract with Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats to upgrade the diesel electric propulsion system onboard the ferry Töll to battery-hybrid. The ferry operator TS
  • ExxonMobil confirms availability of Mobilgard 540 cylinder oil for use with 0.50% sulfur fuels
    ExxonMobil says that its new 40BN cylinder oil, Mobilgard 540, will be available from September 2, 2019. The lubricant has been specifically formulated for use with 0.50% sulfur fuels that comply with
  • C&C Marine and Repair blasts 100th barge at robotic blast and paint facility
    Just nine months after opening its new robotic paint and blasting facility C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La.,has announced the blasting of its 100th barge. "We knew we had the capability
  • USACE awards $124 million Charleston dredging contract
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has awarded the third dredging construction contract for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project. The approximately $124 million contract was awarded to Norfolk
  • Hapag-Lloyd shares surge on back of battle for controlling stake
    The share price of Hamburg-based container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has more than doubled since the beginning of the year. Today the company's shares were trading at EUR 52.5, up from EUR 22.5
  • VIDEO: Meyer Werft floats out Norwegian Encore
    Norwegian Cruise Line reports that that its latest ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed a major construction milestone, when it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft shipbuilding dock in Papenburg,
  • 7,000 HP, Tier IV McAllister tug arrives in Charleston
    McAllister Towing reports the arrival in Charleston. S.C., of the Capt. Jim McAllister the fourth in a series of four 100' x 40', 80 metric ton bollard pull tugboats. The tug is
  • Marine Log launches Inland Marine News
    Marine Log is excited to announce its new inland marine newsletter, focused on the United States inland river barge and towing sector. While Marine Log is dedicated to the entire global commercial

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Navios Acquisition curbs losses for second quarter
    Higher earnings at Navios Acquisition were partly offset by a $4.4m increase in interest and financing cost, and a $3.5m increase in...
  • Greece will not assist Iranian tanker, says minister
    The US State Department maintains the tanker is assisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by transporting oil to Syria
  • UK's extra Brexit funding for ports gets lukewarm welcome
    'Government investment in Brexit resilience is always welcome, but not leaving without a deal is a zero-cost choice that would...
  • DSV expects boost from Panalpina's freight expertise
    Danish forwarder expects to benefit from scale and complementary forwarding capabilities, such as LCL and air charter networks
  • New sulphur cap guidance issued by shipping sector
    IBIA, IACS, IPIECA and CIMAC among the eight associations publishing the latest implementation guidance
  • PIL installs scrubbers on 60% of fleet
    There is also a big question mark on the blended fuels, says Teo Siong Seng
  • Zim swings to profit in second quarter
    Zim carried its second-highest volume in the second quarter of the year, at 731,000 teu, compared with a record 772,000...
  • Dry bulk edges towards rebalance
    The brokerage's research team says that vessels taken offline for scrubber installations should reduce fleet growth by 1% on average...
  • Odfjell sees signs of chemical tanker market recovery
    Odfjell posts modest improvements in rates for the second quarter of the year with robust demand going forward
  • Freed tanker leased to Iranian shipping company
    The US has issued a warrant to seize the vessel, formerly known as Grace 1, claiming it has links to Iran's...
  • Daily Briefing
    Focus shifts to release of Stena Impero after Iranian tanker freed | Yard Talk: Life is unpredictable | Maritime cities...
  • Adani set to acquire stake in Krishnapatnam port
    The deal, if successful, will be APSEZ's third acquisition on the east coast of India following the purchase of Dhamra...
  • Australia joins US-led Strait of Hormuz coalition
    Destabilising behaviour is a threat to Australia's interests in the region, the Australian prime minister reiterates amid spate of attacks...
  • Aramco unit to purchase first chemical plant in the US
    The acquisition of the plant announced by Motiva adds to Aramco's recent buys in the petrochemical sector
  • Venture Global sanctions 10m tonnes per year US LNG project
    The LNG developer aims to bring Calcasieu Pass, the first of three projects it is pursuing along the US Gulf...
  • China's Ouhua Shipbuilding sold for $135m
    The assets disposed of include Ouhua's shipbuilding facilities on Xiaoqian Island in Zhoushan and eight vessels under construction
  • US west coast ports see steady throughput despite Trump's tariffs
    President Trump's tariffs have upset global markets and unnerved investors as the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Charleston, Savannah dredging projects advance
  • New extra-loaders put downward pressure on trans-Pac rates
  • Zim swings to profit on higher rates, 2M pact
  • Maersk integrator strategy takes US shape

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • NYK Line behind Samsung Heavy Industries' latest LNG order
    Newbuilding backed by multi-year charter with French energy major
  • First time lucky at auction for small chemical tanker
    Product tanker snapped up at first auction attempt in Lion City
  • CSL's European joint venture makes it a pair at Chengxi
    Canada's CSL Group has revealed that its joint venture with German owner Hans-Jurgen Hartmann has exercised an option for a second newbuilding at Chengxi Shipyard. CSL chief executive Louis Martel disclosed the new business line during an interview with TradeWinds in Montreal as he discussed the virtues and limitations of being the world's largest owner and operator of self-'unloading bulkers. C
  • Crisis? What crisis? Shipping sails smoothly on amid world turmoil
    Markets today show greater resilience in the face of political and military shocks than in decades past
  • Top Ships moves ahead with reverse split
    Top Ships is enacting a 20-for-1 reverse stock split. New York judge kicks out shareholder lawsuit against Top Ships The New York-traded, Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker owner announced the move Wednesday after shareholders approved the move at the company's annual meeting 7 Aguust. The reverse split will be effective at the start of trading Thursday. The company has 32 million outstanding share
  • Norway and banks sue shipowner to recoup more than $250m
    Registration companies for two OSVs stiffed the Norwegian government and banks for $267m
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen ends second quarter in the black
    A weaker car market dragged down Wallenius Wilhelmsen's second quarter results,and might threaten its bottom line further. Despite much higher Ebitda, the Oslo-listed ro-ro operator Wednesday reported a $1m profit for the second quarter of 2019, 4% down on a year ago thanks to an 8% drop in cargo volumes from its ocean segment. Single structure model yields benefits for Wallenius Wilhelmsen The
  • ExxonMobil steams forward with LNG newbuilding project
    Energy major closing in on shipbuilders for the first of what could be a large raft of vessels
  • Tankers stuck as Glencore and BP struggle to sell tainted crude
    Six cargoes of contaminated Russian crude remain on tankers as buyers struggle to find an outlet
  • Concord Maritime plants flag in UK
    Ben Ognibene's new pooling operation in Connecticut expanding to London with hire of former Heidmar man.
  • Stena boss meets with Iranian foreign minister over tanker seizure
    Erik Hanell describes talks over Stena Impero release as 'constructive'
  • NITC tanker under repair after suffering breakdown
    Iranian VLCC currently undergoing repairs in the Red Sea
  • Navios Acquisition unveils sale-and-leaseback deals for 10 ships
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker vehicle in refinancing drive while posting improved quarterly results
  • German owners call for fighting West Africa piracy
    Owners look to Somalia as a model for anti-piracy measures in Gulf of Guinea
  • Skuld teams up with Concirrus on insurtech data venture
    Norwegian marine insurer wants to push boundaries of digital big data technology in its underwriting and loss prevention
  • Floating LNG storage hype continues but ships not 'idle'
    Shipowners remain bullish on winter trading as tonnage availability slims
  • Odfjell 'following bond market' while it rebuilds balance sheet
    Meanwhile, owner will take delivery of the world's largest stainless steel chemical tanker on Monday
  • Venture Global takes FID on Calcasieu Pass LNG
    Another US liquefaction project presses the official 'go' button for a 2022 start-up
  • NGM Energy sells second VLCC to Dubai-based operator
    Recently formed Dubai-based shipmanager said to have taken over ownership of the Victory I
  • Zim starts to turn things around with second-quarter profit
    Glickman hails 'encouraging' return to profit for Israeli line
  • Losses continue to shrink at Odfjell on improving market
    Chemical tanker giant said spot rates on main trade lanes improved by 7% on first quarter
  • Malaysia's Icon Offshore names new managing director
    News of new boss comes just a day after announcement of cash call and debt restructuring
  • Qatar Petroleum inks second major Asian supply deal
    Five-year contract comes four months after ten year deal was signed with Thailand
  • Freight tech start-up Voyager secures $1.5m in seed funding
    Cloud-based data hub targeted at commodity shipping says funds will go towards expansion
  • Owners rush VLCC deliveries to reap rewards of IMO 2020
    Tanker slippage expected to be limited this year due to high percentage of vessels handed over in first half, says SSY.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • Port of Long Beach will study automation's impact on city
    Concerns about the port automation has sparked studies by the Port of Long Beach and other California agencies.
  • Oculus gets capital infusion to grow oilfield transport business
    Canadian firm secured C$45 million loan from U.S. commercial financer Great Rock Capital to expand operations.
  • Ocean Rate Report: Supertankers jump, boxes rates tumble
    VLCC rates are up over 200% month-on-month. Trans-Pacific box shipping rates are down 11% since the beginning of August.
  • Xcel Energy uses drones to inspect power lines in eight states
    A new partnership between Xcel Energy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows drones to inspect power lines out of human sight in eight states...
  • Copilot by Pronto: driver-assist technology does just that! (with video)
    FreightWaves chief analytics officer Dean Croke - who has also driven more than 2 million miles behind the wheel of heavy-duty trucks - previews Copilot...
  • North American rail volumes slip over 2 percent
    The continued slump in U.S. rail volumes is putting pressure on overall North American rail volumes.
  • Trans Mountain resumes pipeline expansion
    Long-delayed project to bring more of Western Canada's oil to market gets under way, slated for completion in 2022.
  • Tomato tariff spat ends as Trump administration reaches deal with Mexico
    The United States and Mexico have reached a deal to avoid a tomato anti-dumping investigation, ending a tense tariff dispute that had lingered for months....
  • Greenbrier outlines railcar design improvements
    The railcar manufacturer and lessor has been tinkering with its designs for railcars to expand their volume capacity while also making them lighter.
  • Stormy Northeast, sizzling Southwest (forecast video)
    Severe storm risk today in four markets handling combined 10 percent of U.S. outbound volumes.
  • American Airlines settles $22.1 million fine for false mail delivery reports
    The U.S. Justice Department said American Airlines has agreed to pay a $22.1 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that it falsely reported the times...
  • President's retirement sets off leadership chain reaction at Cummins
    The retirement of Mike Freeland as president and chief operating officer of engine maker Cummins Inc. led to a chain reaction that elevated four other...
  • ZIM turns a profit in second quarter
    ZIM, which has entered into space-sharing agreements with Maersk and MSC, says it plans to "double down" on efforts to grow with its partners.
  • Filament announces adoption of MOBI Vehicle Identity Standard
    Image: Jim Allen/FreightWaves Filament announced its adoption of the MOBI Vehicle Identity Standard within the Blocket Mobility Platform, which is a turn-key vehicle identity (VID)...
  • Cathay Pacific sees 'significant impact' to revenue from Hong Kong unrest
    Cathay Pacific expects "a much more significant impact" to revenue in August as recent unrest in Hong Kong will likely weigh on its financial results.
  • Ford-owned Autonomic partners with EV maker
    Autonomic, a transportation architecture and technology provider, announced a partnership with Ayro, Inc., a manufacturer of electric light-duty vehicles for commercial and consumer markets. Together...
  • BIS advisory cautions tech firms in standards-setting bodies
    The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has provided a general advisory opinion warning U.S. exporters to use caution when sharing certain technology information...
  • Today's Pickup: German politician wants to boost truck tolls for rail
    Conservative Andreas Jung floats increased fees for trucks and investing the proceeds in railroads to fight climate change.
  • Acquisition helps spur new business for I.D. Systems
    Samuel Coraluzzo has deployed I.D. Systems' PowerFleet LV9000 asset-tracking solution into its entire fleet. The deployment gives the fleet a full ELD with a customized...
  • Maersk is the newest entrant into the Indian trucking market
    Maersk is partnering with Indian digital freight startup BlackBuck to enter the Indian containerized trucking market for export-import logistics.
  • Daimler Trucks drills down on customer experience
    The concept of customer experience has been around for decades but it is getting new emphasis in trucking as electric and autonomous technology arrives.
  • Voting open for top companies for women
    Women In Trucking will honor transportation firms at its Accelerate! Conference & Expo.
  • Target's sales boosted by digital channel and enhanced fulfillment options
    Target provides an optimistic shot in the arm as the mega-retailer reports a strong quarterly performance and raises its full-year outlook.
  • How a global recession could impact ocean shipping
    The next global recession would have a different impact on ocean shipping markets than the 2008-09 financial crisis.
  • Diesel prices will spike due to IMO 2020: Fitch
    Most forecasts have been conservative, but not this one.
  • Port Report: West Coast imports get July boost, but 2019 trends lower
    Import volumes see best month in 2019, but year-to-date still lower.
  • Napier Port shares begin trading on the New Zealand Stock Exchange
    Napier Port, located in Hawke's Bay on the North Island of New Zealand, has begun trading on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZH) at an...
  • Pirates kidnap eight crew from multi-purpose ship
    Eight crewmen have been kidnapped and are now being held captive by West African pirates after their ship was attacked in the dead of night.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 21, 2019
  • CME to list USGC marine fuel 0.5% futures on dollar per metric ton basis
    CME Group plans to launch four new futures contracts for marine fuel 0.5% on the US Gulf Coast on a dollar per metric ton ($/mt) basis with effect from September 9, the exchange said in a note to its members Tuesday.
  • Industry issues 0.5% marine fuel guidance ahead of IMO 2020
    Shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organizations have teamed up to issued guidance on the use of 0.5% bunker fuel in preparation for next year's International Maritime Organization sulfur cap regulation, saying the onus is on ships' crews to understand the characteristics of the various fuels on offer.
  • ARA gasoil barge swaps pulled up on wider demand, IMO expectations
    Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp 0.1% barge swaps have strengthened to multi-month highs on strength in the wider market, and expected heating and shipping demand in the fourth quarter.
  • NYMEX WTI slides as US crude draw disappoints market
    Oil futures settled mixed Wednesday amid a smaller-than-expected US crude stocks draw and rising Middle East tensions.
  • Oil edges higher as market eyes tighter supply, weaker dollar
    Oil futures traded higher Tuesday amid a weaker US dollar and a tightening global supply picture.
  • ANALYSIS: China's naphtha imports thirst set to increase in Q4
    ZPC set to start its naphtha cracker by the end of 2019 and diverts supplies for its own consumption.
  • Firm Western freight rates pull LPG vessels to US to avoid weak Asian rates
    The East is seeing more vessels being relet as congestion at Indian ports over March to July, following the pre-election stockpiling, is being cleared, traders said.
  • First US crude offer in Asia MOC creates stir amid shut arbitrage
    The offer remained standing at a premium of $4.55/b to first-line October Dubai at the end of the MOC process, with no buying interest seen.
  • Iran warns US against seizing its tanker as tensions flare in Persian Gulf
    The government of Gibraltar on Sunday rejected a US request to seize the tanker, which was carrying 2.1 million barrels of light crude.

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SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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