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BRIEFS

April 24, 2019

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CMA CGM hikes Asia-Red Sea rate US$200/TEU from May 1 US wins WTO dispute against China's grain import quotas Rotterdam volumes rise 7.3pc to 3.7 million TEU in first quarter Asia Europe sailings cancelled to shore up declining spot rates Hapag-Lloyd's 'Strategy 2023' says size mattered - now quality does Felixstowe takes next step in automation - remotely controlled RTGs Beijing delays regulation to curb cross-border data transfer Union Pacific QI profit up 6pc to US$1.4 billion, but sales slip 2pc CSX, Kansas City Southern Q1 sales grow, but KCS profit off 28.9pc Freight forwarders urge Ghana to extend demurrage free period US pork exports to China hit record high as African swine fever spreads Two beluga whales grounded as rough seas delay ferry operation Time:matters sales hit record US$137 million on back of M&As Virgin Orbit chooses Guam as base to send satellites into space

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APRIL 23, 2019
Adoption of regulation establishing a European Maritime Single Window environment welcomed Bahri showcases maritime services & solutions at African event Cosco Shipping Bulk signs contract for eight 210,000 DWT bulk carriers Hamburg Süd & International Maritime Museum to launch collaboration to catalogue & display the historical collection of the company IRClass to provide classification services for 54 vessels/crafts of Border Security Force Maritime corruption on IMO's agenda JNPT Chairman inaugurates course on emergency management Port operations in Sri Lanka unaffected by bomb attacks Shanghai port handles 10.42 m TEUs in first three months! The rise of Smart Warehousing in India Govt of Russia seeks Indian investment in its Far East region India's digital infrastructure seen reviving economy India's exports seeing more of high-value products FIEO & Welingkar Institute of Management sign MoU for developing Post Graduate Programme in Foreign Trade Management

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IRU wants more women Acquisition enlarges railcar manufacturing footprint Zipline establishing distribution centres in Ghana Joint effort for Eurasian railfreight business Travisono to chair Amsa safety committee QSL tries out a new app Special investment in Liverpool Kottmeyer new BGL supervisory board chairman Spicejet exploits changing market conditions Prologis enlarges portfolio 53,000 whispering wagons in Germany Stena's next newbuild joins the fleet "Curiosity of the Day" Antonov Airlines celebrates 30th anniversary Origin Logistics opens office in Ankara Oman Air partners with ECS Group in Malaysia Canadian railroad to rely on e-trucks Zim chooses blockchain technology

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APRIL 23, 2019
HMM's new boss bids to reassure customers and 2M partners on European trip UK shipping sector wants assurance on four areas of concern over IMO 2020 UPS gears up to explore new horizons in US healthcare logistics Whitehall must factor 'overlooked' freight into long-term infrastructure planning Exclusive interview: Jeff Rubin - what happens when oil, globalisation and environment collide? 'ASEAN tiger' shippers say they don't need ULCVs on the intra-Asia trade Deutsche Bahn pondering a sale of DB Schenker? New Belgian cargo airline takes off in Liege, a sister for CAL Market Insight: A trade sale of DB Schenker - one for DHL Global Forwarding or Kuehne + Nagel? Supply chain radar: CMA CGM in, Cosco out, as the container shipping lines flirt with M&A...

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APRIL 23, 2019
VT Halter Marine wins Polar Security Cutter contract VT Halter Marine Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., has been awarded a $745,940,860 contract for the detail design and construction of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Polar Security Cutter (PSC) (formerly the Heavy Polar Qatar Petroleum plans to build 100 or more LNG carriers Qatar Petroleum has issued an "invitation to tender" for the reservation of the shipbuilding capacity required for the construction of the 100 or more LNG carrier newbuilds required for its North Field New Wärtsilä waterjets picked for Trinidad & Tobago cat Wärtsilä has won its first order for its new WJX series of waterjets introduced in early March. Four WXJ1200 waterjets will power the 100 m long, wave-piercing catamaran ferry ordered from Incat Walter Blessey honored for meritorious public service Walter Blessey, Jr., Chairman and CEO, of Harahan, La., headquartered Blessey Marine Services, Inc., has been awarded a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award. He was presented with the award by Rear Wallenius-SOL orders LNG fueled RO/ROs A new Swedish shipping company has ordered a series of LNG fueled newbuilds at Chinese shipbuilder CMC Raffles that will be the largest RO/RO vessels thus far built to Finnish/Swedish Ice Class $4.5 million boost for Rhode Island offshore wind Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind and Eversource - the team behind the Revolution Wind project - have pledged $4.5 million to support offshore wind education and supply chain development for the growing offshore OSU exercises option for third research vessel Oregon State University (OSU) has received an additional award of $108.12 million from the National Science Foundation to manage the construction of a third Regional Class Research Vessel and has exercised an

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APRIL 23, 2019
Bolivia to invest in Argentina LNG terminals New terminals will facilitate greater gas sales from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play Mandatory e-charts cut risk of CMA CGM Libra re-run, UK Club argues 'Whether ultimately the use of an electronic chart would have prevented the grounding is a moot point, but it is... Wallenius and SOL form shipping company Swedish companies combine to service northern Europe with LNG-powered ice classed ro-ro ships up to 30,000 dwt US oil waivers end as Iranian crude exports slump in April UPDATED: Brent crude traded as high as $74.67 per barrel on Tuesday morning, although it later steadied to $74.12 on... GasLog appoints Enoizi to fill Sadler gap Paolo Enoizi is the new chief operating officer of liquefied natural gas carrier owner GasLog and its separately listed spin-off... Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation names Liu as chairman Liu was previously the general manager of CSET, having joined the company in 2016 HMM chief in Europe to enhance partnership with 2M Mr Bae, who has just become HMM's chief executive and president in March, is in Europe this week visiting clients... High US retail inventories threaten to dampen transpacific growth Growth on the China-US trades could be muted this year as retailers try to lower inventory levels pushed up by... Thailand set to sign LNG supply deal for up to 1.5m tonnes per annum Expansion plans are meant to prepare for Thailand's gas import needs for the next 30 years Velesto Energy wins $105m Petronas Carigali contracts The latest contracts should help improve rig utilisation, but at long-term rates not much better than previous ones SHI wins rare FPSO newbuild Floating unit is scheduled to be delivered to an Asian owner in March 2022 Qatar seeks to build 100 LNG carriers The orders will see initial delivery of 60 LNG carriers in support of the planned production expansion, with a potential... Qatar Petroleum forges naphtha supply deal with SCG Chemical Qatar Petroleum is pushing for more direct sales to established end-users. Long-term supply contracts in Asia have so far mainly... Mitsubishi and NYK Line to take delivery of LNG carrier in May Asia Pacific North America Japan Tanjung Bruas receives first boxship Tanjung Bruas Port is surrounded by more than 500 companies operating within Malacca's industrial parks, according to MMC Group's website ExxonMobil to supply LNG to Zhejiang ExxonMobil shares Zhejiang Energy's vision in developing a major LNG gateway in the Ningbo-Zhoushan region Costamare eyes surge in rates for larger boxships Costamare's latest earnings report highlights the lift-off in post-panamax boxship rates in recent weeks with several stand-out fixtures amid good... Danaos opts for reverse stock split The move will reduce the number of outstanding Danaos shares of common stock from about 213m to about 15.2m shares Port Arthur LNG receives federal authorization Sempra welcomes the progress towards its goal of becoming the largest exporter of North American liquified natural gas Driftwood receives FERC authorisation The Driftwood project includes a 27.6m tonnes per annum export facility and a 96-mile pipeline Stellar Daisy loss due to 'catastrophic' structural failure A Marshall Islands report says the structural failure was due to a combination of factors including corrosion, structural defects and...

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APRIL 23, 2019
Indian intermodal giant Concor freezes rates Increase in US truck registrations eases capacity US container-on-barge services get funding boost E-commerce drives on-demand warehousing tech New HMM head to 'consolidate' 2M relationship

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APRIL 23, 2019
Global Ship Lease inks Maersk charter Ian Webber-led owner may gross almost $10m off 20-year-old post-panamax. US safety detentions went up in 2018 The number of ships detained over safety issues by the US Coast Guard ticked upward last year, according to the agency's annual port state control report. Safety-related detentions totaled 105 in 2018, up from 90 in 2017 and 98 in 2016, but down from a 10-year high of 201 in 2015. The bump comes even as the number of examinations dipped to just above 9,000. Eleven of those 105 are in merit appea Transmed entrusts its VLCC Atherina to Navig8's VL8 pool Navig8 has confirmed it has won Greece's Transmed Shipping as a client, announcing it has taken the company's single and recently acquired VLCC under management. The 319,400-dwt Atherina (built 2011) has entered its VL8 pool, Navig8 said on its website. The ship becomes the 20th committed VLCC to join the fleet, according to the statement. This was not the first Transmed vessel to be entrusted t US creates strong tailwind to boost offshore vessel demand Partnerships between European and US maritime outfits are seen as key to providing Jones Act ships for burgeoning renewables sector LNG-powered Wessels Reederei boxship receives Baltic's first ship-to-ship fuel The first ship-to-ship LNG fuel transfer in the Baltic is being hailed as a major step forward for gas-powered vessels. On Sunday, the 1,036-teu Wes Amelie (built 2011) received gas fuel from the 7,500-cbm Kairos (built 2018) while in an anchorage off Visby, Sweden, fuel company Nauticor announced. "The successful operation proves again that LNG is becoming a fuel for all segments in the shippin Thenamaris joins Greeks helping Aissot to grow its fleet Martinos family-owned company is the latest to fix VLCC newbuildings to Iraqi joint venture Bourbon-Oceanteam CSV wins work in offshore Australia A construction support vessel (CSV) owned jointly by Bourbon and Oceanteam has won a new contract with Fugro in Australia. The CSV Southern Ocean (built 2010) will undertake subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) work when it commences the contract with Fugro in mid-May. The vessel will start work immediately after completing its current employment, in which it has carried out subsea w Jinhui buys two supramaxes The Oslo-listed bulker owner has made its first vessel purchase in almost six years. Environmental and training issues dominate Bureau Veritas meeting Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings deputy chairman Hing Chao took the helm of Bureau Veritas' Asia and Australia Committee last week as it met in Hanoi to discuss key issues facing shipping. The appointment of the brother of Wah Kwong chairman Sabrina Chao marks another shipping community leadership position for the siblings that lead the Hong Kong company. Hing is also on the executive comm Wells Fargo's Webber says future for analysts still bright Top shipping stockpicker concedes times have changed but says analysts must embrace evolving roles Sveaas going on the road to raise bond cash Norwegian shipping investor Christen Sveaas' holding company Kistefos is going on the road to drum up support for another bond sale. It has asked ABG Sundal Collier and DNB Markets to arrange a series of fixed-income investor meetings starting on Wednesday. A Norwegian senior unsecured floating-rate bond issue maturing over four years may follow, subject to market conditions. As part of the pot Valles Steamship exits dry cargo market with sale of last bulker to Modion Maritime Valles Steamship appears to be exiting the bulker market. Brokers in the US and Europe say the 74,000-dwt panamax Silver Dragon (built 2006) has been sold to Modion Maritime Management of Greece for $8.3m. Valles Steamship orders aframax tanker at Sumitomo Sale puts Valles one ship away from bulker exit The price for the Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding-constructed ship confirms the downward pres Cargill: Digital trading solutions must be all-inclusive to succeed Commodities giant urges online trading platforms to look beyond covering vessel chartering to include pre and post-trade processes in their offerings Foresight linked to $19m VLCC scrap sale UK-based Foresight Group has sold a 20-year-old VLCC for demolition. The 306,000-dwt Agra (built 1999) is said to have been offloaded as is in Singapore for $452 per ldt or $19.1m. Sources said it is likely the ship, which has up to 1,000 tons of bunkers, will be scrapped in Bangladesh. VesselsValue assesses the tanker as worth $19.29m for further trading and scrap. Ravi Mehrotra-chaired Fores China spends over $1bn in three months on secondhand ships China has taken just over three months to become the first country in 2019 to spend more than $1bn buying secondhand ships, data shows. It took Chinese buyers just 94 days to break the billion-dollar level, according to data provided to TradeWinds by VesselsValue.com (VV). But although 94 days is fast, it's not quite as fast as a spree five years ago by one of China's biggest shipowning rivals. Product tanker capital of the world shows clockwork growth Strong national affiliation with shipping continues to drive talent pool and earnings opportunities at the top tanker owners in the business Fearnley Securities sees sparkle in enlarged Diamond S Shipping Promise of rising profitability and strong cash flows have led Fearnley Securities to take up coverage of Wall Street newcomer Diamond S Shipping with a buy rating. Analysts Espen Landmark Fjermestad and Peder Nicolai Jarlsby began coverage with an $18.2 per share target price on what is now a 68-ship company. "Following a merger with Capital Product Partner's tanker fleet Diamond S has finally Stolt-Nielsen man replacing Richard Sadler at GasLog New York-listed GasLog and GasLog Partners have found a successor to Richard Sadler as their chief operating officer (COO). Stolt-Nielsen executive Paolo Enoizi will start in the role in August from Piraeus in Greece. He will work alongside Richard Sadler to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities, the companies said. GasLog secures 12-year newbuild charter with JERA GasLog newbuilding Jan De Nul demands cash from Uljanik Shipyard Belgian group Jan De Nul is demanding repayment of all instalments paid to Croatia's troubled Uljanik Shipyard after it cancelled a dredger there. It also wants interest on top, but no final amount has been revealed. Government collateral had been pledged for some of the sum, the shipbuilder said on Tuesday. Siem still keen on car carrier newbuild at crisis-hit Uljanik Croatia turns to China f First Vietnamese-built cruiseship sets sail Vard-built Coral Adventurer has bucked the trend of delays plaguing other newbuildings in the expedition cruise sector. Sadan Kaptanoglu opens up on her plans as Bimco president Third-generation Turkish shipowner will become the first woman to lead the international shipping association, where the environment will top her agenda VLCC giant Bahri starts stronger as rates rise Saudi Arabian tanker giant Bahri has increased earnings in the first quarter as rates strengthened. The VLCC owner said net profit to 31 March was SAR 179.33m ($47.82m), from SAR 123.14m a year ago. Revenue jumped to SAR 1.7bn from SAR 1.45bn. The bottom line was boosted by an improvement in some of its business units and an increase in rates in general, despite a rise in financing costs, it sa EMGS wins another contract in south-east Asia Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has been awarded a multi-year contract in south-east Asia worth up to $73.3m from "one of the world's largest national oil companies", it said. EMGS' 103-metre research vessel Atlantic Guardian (built 2001) will be employed under the contract for up to two years, the shipowner said in a release on Tuesday. "This letter of award from a repeat customer, togethe Bulker ships out first Congo Republic iron ore Congo Republic has exported its first iron ore bulker shipment from the revived Pointe Noire port. Reuters reported that the terminal will be used by Congolese billionaire Paul Obambi's Sapro and Swiss trader Glencore. Sapro mined Congo's first ore in 2017 from the Mayoko project and wants to produce 12m tonnes per year by 2022. Glencore's joint venture with Zanaga Iron Ore, of the British Virg AP Moller-Maersk heads into uncharted waters as historic shift in strategy unfolds Questions loom as Danish shipping conglomerate sheds its energy wings and focuses on the box business Danish maritime training transitions from 'Maersk School' to mainstream institutions Denmark's success in global shipping is closely linked with its ability to tap a rich talent pool, leading executives believe. "In our sector we love the ships, we love the steel, but actually, the software between the ears of the people is actually what is driving the industry," says Anne Steffensen, chief executive of Danish Shipping. "We put a lot of effort into making sure people who jo Danish shipping continues to punch above its weight on global stage With a constant focus on ensuring favourable framework conditions for their fleet, Danes continue to make a difference by connecting the maritime world around them Wallenius and SOL order ships for new joint venture Swedish shipping companies Wallenius and Swedish Orient Line (SOL) have inked eco-friendly newbuildings for a new Nordic joint venture. Wallenius SOL will carry forestry products and other goods in a network covering the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, they said on Tuesday. The companies view the partnership as an investment to strengthen infrastructure for the needs of Finnis Naftomar scraps elderly LPG carrier Demolition deal sees last 1980s-built ship leave the Greek owner's fleet. New HMM CEO on European charm offensive New HMM CEO Jae-hoon Bae is visiting Europe to cement the Korean owner's alliances. He plans to meet leaders of its 2M boxship partners Maersk and MSC in Denmark and Switzerland, the company said. Jae-hoon Bae takes top job at HMM Bae left Korea on Monday for London where he will visit the owner's European head office. A meeting has also been set up with IMO secretary general Kitack Lim to tal DSME builds four VLCCs in one dock Korea's DSME is working on four VLCC newbuildings in one drydock at the same time to boost productivity. It said it has launched two big tankers ordered by European shipowners simultaneously. This brings to four the number of ships it is working on in dock one, the biggest in the world since 1993. It can handle four 330-metre tankers with a width of 60 metres. This is "not a common sight for US takes world by surprise with waiver decision Banchero Costa says unilateral move will likely hurt global economy and be negative for tankers, but Clarksons Platou sees a positive for owners Trump: No more Iranian crude waivers White House says decision is aimed at bringing Iran's oil exports to zero and cutting off revenue. Kota Pekarang arrival sets new North Carolina milestone US East Coast port hosts first 12,000-teu boxship as $200m investments start to reap rewards. Ocean Yield FPSO put into lay-up in Sri Lanka Oil service firm and port operator behind project hope it is a stepping stone to bigger things.

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APRIL 23, 2019
Talking Trade with Peter Friedmann, AgTC executive director "There's nothing we produce in agriculture and forest products here in the U.S. that can't be sourced somewhere else in the world and if we can't deliver our exports, affordably and dependably, we will lose those customers." Mexican envoy: U.S. labor should embrace USMCA Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Barcena Coqui on Monday said the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement's pioneering labor reforms shouldn't be taken for granted. U.S. aims to halt Iran's remaining oil exports The White House on Monday announced its intent to end sanction waivers to countries still importing revenue-generating oil from Iran. State legislators hear conflicting views on Oakland ballpark The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and longshoremen oppose the plan by the Oakland Athletics to build a ballpark on Port of Oakland property. HMM's new CEO discussing future with 2M Jae-hoon Bae also will meet with employees, shippers and the head of the IMO during a visit to Europe less than a month after becoming head of the South Korean carrier. Executive Moves: Bestpass to TIACA Qatar Petroleum initiates huge LNG carrier order KeepTruckin raises $149 million in Series D funding MARAD awards $6.79 million in grants Kenworth, Toyota unveil fuel cell electric truck FMC reviews eight OTI license applications

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APRIL 23, 2019
OPEC output decision to be made only after reviewing oil prices: Kuwait minister The decision by Washington to not extend waivers on Iranian crude oil imports will be a key topic of discussion when OPEC members meet in Jeddah in May OPEC has the spare capacity to offset Iran's oil supply losses, but does it have the will? The looming lapse of sanctions waivers for imports of Iranian crude has put spare production capacity back in focus Global spare oil production capacity at 'comfortable levels': IEA Global oil markets are adequately supplied with "comfortable" levels of spare production capacity, according to the IEA ARA fuel oil stocks fall 12% despite closed arb east Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub dropped by 12% week on week Piraeus bunkers brace for tight availability as holidays loom The bunker market at the port of Piraeus, Greece, is facing an increasingly tight barge schedule Novorossiisk bunkering resumes after weather improves: sources Bunkering operations have resumed at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk Crude again sets fresh six-month high as market digests potential loss of Iranian barrels Oil futures settled higher for a second session Tuesday LSFO blending demand pushes Australian heavy sweet crude premiums to record high The premiums continue their rise ahead of the IMO 2020 rule. External: Global Risk Management Japan sees no need for SPR release after US decision to end Iran sanctions waiver: METI "In any case, we will be closely monitoring trends in the international crude oil markets and local companies' situations over their [oil] procurements."

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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