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March 25, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate down 4.2pc to US$684/TEU, off 1.2pc to USWC PSA International profit falls 2.3pc to US1.2 billion while sales up 3pc Port of Tacoma adds 4 mega cranes to bump up its fleet to eight Hapag-Lloyd 2018 profit soars 39.3pc to US$51.9 million, sales up 15pc Asia-Europe routes to see slower, fewer sailings, less capacity Singapore host Asian Marine Casualty Forum on April 11-12 LA, Long Beach, Oakland to see box volume fall in 2019 by 13.7pc Eastern Pacific Shipping to fit six 15,000-TEUers with LNG Capital Link's Shipping Forum held in New York April 1 Changi Airport cargo falls 8.3pc in February as world trade slows Forward Air to buy FSA Logistics for US$27 million Cairo Airport Cargo joins Pharma.Aero to join with CEIV firms

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MARCH 24, 2019
Campaign for greater container safety must focus first on dangerous goods Global industry alliance supporting low carbon shipping gaining strength HMM gets ready for IMO 2020 ONE unveils enhanced Intra-Asia - East India service network for 2019 Pristine Logistics runs dedicated basmati rice train to Mundra Port from ICD-Chawa Sanjam Sahi Gupta recognised as Woman of the Year SCI enhances its coastal presence by commencing East Coast of India Express Service Survey shows shipping confidence up despite challenges ZIM's revenues & container throughput at a high in 2018 Vegetable oil imports up Chennai Port achieves a new high in container handling Commerce Ministry extends deadline for ports to install hi-tech equipment Port of Antwerp brings different players together to produce sustainable methanol PSA's terminals register global throughput of over 80 m TEUs in 2018 V. O. Chidambaranar Port holds interactive session with exporters & importers of bulk cargo in Chennai & prominent container lines in Mumbai Global Customs officials discuss smart borders & how to enhance Customs controls

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Between optimism and prudence Uber Freight launches project in the Netherlands Galliker joins H2 Mobility Switzerland Cargolux and Sonoco Thermosafe ink cool partnership DSV and Slimstock join forces New recruiting format for young talent at Innotrans Biggest ULCV to date calls Jaxport LIS implements software in Poland Kimmo installs Marais as CEO Australian farmers reduce freight costs First B737-800BCF for Atran Airlines The risk of abandoned containers overseas QSR Logistics supplying 190 fast food restaurants "Curiosity of the Day" Canadian laurels for Peco Pallet's Lisa Vegso CN to invest almost CAD 1 billion in three provinces ZIM still not out of the red Australia has great airfreight potential

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MARCH 22, 2019
Slide in container freight rates may be beginning to level out With 150 forwarders onboard, booking platform cargo.one now attracts airlines More profitable second half helped Hapag-Lloyd stay in the black Low freight rates and high bunker costs see Zim sail into the red Global economic headwinds blow a hole in PSA profits Uncertainty remains over who will pay for compliance with IMO 2020 China's Xi visits Italy with belt and road deal as prize CH Robinson CFO Andrew Clarke to step down American Airlines Cargo appoints Tim Isik director of cargo sales for EMEA Container feeder vessel capsizes at Bandar Abbas J Florian Pfaff is new vice president for Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo Market Insight: Ocean & air freight woes - "we're all pigs counting who'll reach the slaughterhouse first"

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MARCH 22, 2019
Chinese yard to build 296 passenger ferry for Danish operator China's Afai Southern Shipyard (Panyu Guangzhou) Ltd. is to build a 36 m, 296 passenger Incat Crowther designed fast ferry for Denmark's Samsø municipality. The contract was won in an open international USCG to award contract for Polar Security Cutter "this spring" The U.S. Coast Guard is set to award the contract for the first Polar Security Cutter in the very near future. Giving the 2019 State of the Coast Guard address at Coast Lavle at work on Solid Electrolyte Battery ESS for marine market Anacortes, Wash., headquartered Lavle USA Inc. reports that it is developing the world's first, large scale, Solid Electrolyte Battery (SEB) Energy Storage System (ESS) for the marine market. The Lavle marine solution Maersk, Shell and Dutch shippers in major biofuel pilot A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S is partnering with a group of Dutch multinationals, including Shell, in what will be the largest maritime biofuels pilot program yet. It will see one of Maersk's

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MARCH 22, 2019
Pangaea links improved results to niche dry bulk strategy US-listed operator completes sale and charter-back for newly acquired supramax that brings fleet to 20 Pyxis eyes IMO 2020 silver lining for product tankers New sulphur rules seen as 'primary reason' for expected market improvement later this year London marine business already hurt by Brexit, IUMI says 'Some are choosing not to place business in London on account of uncertainty,' Richard Turner has claimed, even speaking of... Fearnley Securities names Halvorsen as chief executive Mr Halvorsen replaces Even Matre Ellingsen who will head up Astrup Fearnley which offers advisory, research and brokerage services for... Elba Island LNG project faces delay Elba Island LNG is one of three LNG export terminals coming online in the US Gulf this year Polish register defies US sanctions to class Iranian tankers Polish class society takes in US-sanctioned NITC tankers, arguing that political goals should not compromise maritime safety and environmental protection The Lloyd's List Podcast: Has the green agenda overtaken safety? Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... FIS sees hedging opportunities from new grains route Forward freight agreement volumes in the dry bulk market have risen 37% in the 12 weeks this year versus the... How important are shifting VLCC trade flows? Oversupply remains a significant headwind to tanker rates Power plays at Southeast Asian LNG terminals The difference between official project approval and actual fruition can be vast and the devil is in the many details... PSA volumes rise as net profit slides Chairman warns that the outlook for 2019 remains challenging amid a weakening world economy and prevailing protectionist sentiment Marine can 'return to forefront' at Lloyd's, says Neal Panel discussion praises people-to-people connections in London market, but slow claims handling can be a costly distraction, risk managers warn Strong leadership is a company's best cyber protection The management of ballast water discharge and low-sulphur fuel consumption is mandatory, but cyber hygiene is not Hapag-Lloyd sees positive growth in 2019 Second half of 2018 saw an improvement in rates, but fuel costs still a concern as Hapag-Lloyd posts €46m profit Marine Insurance London conference: Less is more The withdrawal of about a dozen marine underwriters means that those who are able stay the course are likely to... GE to develop hydrogen fuel cells for cruiseships GE is linking up with fuel cell specialist Nedstack to power zero-emission passenger ships, with a long-term eye on replacing... Maersk to trial biofuel on Triple-E voyage The Danish container shipping giant has teamed up with Dutch shippers to investigate the viability of biofuels on a Rotterdam-Shanghai... Daily Briefing Iran oil exports on the rise as national tanker fleet reflags \| Exclusive interview with Brian Johnson \| Euronav says... The Interview: Brian Johnson So what on earth is a trained chemical engineer whose last job was running one of Britain's largest housing associations... Japanese refineries set target for IMO-compliant fuel availability Japanese want IMO-compliant fuel readily on sale by October-November this year so that there are no last-minute problems when real... Western Australia battles rising LNG carbon emissions Regulator finds carbon emissions are rising in the region and look set to continue this pattern owing to the LNG... LA port delays decision on APMT's bid for automation The immediate disagreement between APMT and the ILWU is over a permit allowing for the installation of electric charging stations... GasLog newbuild locked into eight-year charter The long-term charter at undisclosed rates comes with two optional extension periods of six years each, which GasLog says will... Product tanker market's troubles nearly over, says Paolo d'Amico The company expects to complete a $60m capital increase in the first half, reinforcing its balance sheet just in time...

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MARCH 22, 2019
LA terminal automation delays can't change ILWU contract Failed Santos strike shows new labor resilience Retail shippers raising supplier delivery standards Teamsters, YRC agree in principle on new contract New flat-fee PierPass model well-received Hapag-Lloyd ups new strategy expectations

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MARCH 22, 2019
Scorpio Tankers registers stock from sister play Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner lists shares acquired by Scorpio Bulkers in fourth-quarter ante. 'Consistent' Pangaea turns in solid quarter Analyst says Ed Coll-led owner does things its way and represents alternative to other plays on dry bulk market. Dynagas returns to loss on less revenue Tony Lauritzen-led LNG carrier owner sees less revenue for the fourth quarter. Fred. Olsen Renewables refinances $526m in debt Bonheur subsidiary extends debt maturity to 2032. Total touts its 2020 fuel offerings on global tour But shipowners and operators crave pricing and specification details as concerns on compatibility rumble on Owners reactivating North Sea OSVs Owners are bringing more OSVs out of layup in an increasingly buoyant North Sea market. Broker Westshore identified five ships that have been reactivated since the start of March. Havila Shipping's 3,700-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Havila Clipper (built 2011) has re-entered the market after 67 days idled in Bergen. SDSD reaches "turning point" with PSV deal Boa: significant OSV over-capac Fredriksen family lifts Golden Ocean shareholding John Fredriksen and his immediate family have spent NOK 2.3m ($263,000) for an increased stake in Golden Ocean Group. Fredriksen turns focus to plan succession strategy and mergers Fredriksen purchase sparks Avance Gas shares into life Hemen Holding, which indirectly controls the family's trusts, on Friday purchased another 50,000 shares in the Oslo-listed bulker owner at a price of NOK 45.0 US chief Marius Halvorsen to head Fearnley Securities Fearnley Securities has found a new chief executive from within its own ranks, it confirmed today. Respected finance man Marius Halvorsen has been appointed to replace Even Matre Ellingsen who is taking the top at Astrup Fearnley. 'Strong leader' Torgersen exiting Astrup Fearnley Fearnleys gets US thumbs up Soren Greve heads back to Fearnleys as global S&P chief Halvorsen joined Fearnley Secu Lloyd's of London boss John Neal backs marine market to bounce back Lloyd's of London chief executive John Neal has backed the marine insurance sector to recover following cut backs and withdrawals of insurance capacity by at least 11 syndicates operating in the market over the past year. Skuld to focus on diversification after withdrawing from Lloyd's Insurers battle it out in Brillante Virtuoso $77m 'scuttling' trial Lurssen fire has 'galvanised' London's hul Paolo d'Amico sees strong demand for scrubber-fitted newbuilding Paolo d'Amico is confident of finding employment for the final LR1 newbuilding set for delivery to d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) in the third quarter of 2019. The ship is the last in a series of six 75,000-dwt vessels contracted at Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard and is currently the only tanker in the DIS fleet to have a scrubber fitted. d'Amico International Shipping in $50m equity raise back NYK merging towage operations Japanese owner NYK is combining two towage companies. It said Wing Maritime Service and Kaiyo Kogyo will merge on 1 July. "The social structure and the business environment surrounding the NYK Group is dramatically changing, and NYK will integrate the management resources of these two companies to increase efficiencies and create value in accordance with the group's medium-term management plan ' Cancelled Vroon AHTS resold in China An anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) newbuilding cancelled by Vroon in 2017 has been resold in China. VesselsValue said the 85-bp VOS Charm, which is listed by Clarksons as due for delivery in August, fetched $9.5m from an undisclosed buyer at the Fujian Southeast Shipyard. The company values the unit at $9.76m. It is one of four AHTS ships and two platform supply vessels cancelled by Vroon in KGJ linked to double tanker sale Kristian Gerhard Jebsen company SKS Tankers is reportedly close to selling its last two ships built before 2000. After disposing of two 1999-built aframax combination carriers (OBOs), it is left with two Hyundai-built sisterships. The 109,000-dwt SKS Trinity and SKS Tanaro (both built 1999) are due for special survey this year and, as SKS Tankers tends to keep its ships until they are 20 years o Crewman killed on ICG ro-pax A seafarer has died in an accident on an ICG ropax in Ireland. Police were cited by the Irish Times as saying the incident happened during loading of the 34,000-gt Isle of Inishmore (built 1997) at Rosslare on Thursday. The dead crew member was in his 20s. ICG's Irish Ferries said it had been informed "by the company that provides its crew services" that "a very serious incident involving one o Braemar ACM: Capesize and VLOC scrapping surge takes 2019 tally past last year's total A surge in demolition activity at the top end of the bulker market has seen more capesize and VLOCs scrapped this year than in the whole of 2018, Braemar ACM says. Berge Bulk and Vale scraps bulkers in hot demolition market Greek and Korean shipowners push capesize scrapping into double figures for 2019 Vale and Cyclone Veronica deliver fresh blows for depressed dry bulk market The Brumadinh Hapag-Lloyd shares hop as German line's outlook outshines Maersk Hapag-Lloyd shares were gaining ground on Friday after the German container line handed out a dividend alongside a strong outlook for 2019 - in contrast to the cautious stance of rival Maersk Line. Soren Skou sets out list of concerns clouding AP Moller-Maersk's outlook AP Moller-Maersk shares slump on 2019 outlook 'shock' Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy Hapag-Lloyd exp Maersk launches biggest biofuel trial yet with Triple-E ship Denmark's Maersk Line has launched the world's largest marine biofuel pilot scheme. The Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition (DSGC) said members including FrieslandCampina, Heineken, Philips, DSM, Shell and Unilever have teamed up with the shipowner to take a step towards the decarbonisation of shipping. CMA CGM to trial biofuel for boxships Maersk will test out sustainable second-generation biof North Korea takes aim at STS monitors North Korea has slammed Japan over its efforts to crack down on illegal ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of cargoes. Japan's foreign ministry said earlier this month that France had decided to support its monitoring of STS operations involving North Korean-flagged vessels banned under UN sanctions. North Korea's state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) called the move a "last-ditch effort" to h ONE joins Asia to India service Japanese line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has joined an Asia to India service as a vessel operator. The weekly China Chennai Express (CCX) string replaces the existing Asia Chennai Express run that ONE currently takes slots on. The CCX rotation is Shanghai - Ningbo - Hong Kong - Shekou - Singapore - Port Kelang - Chennai - Kattupalli - Port Kelang - Singapore - Haiphong - Shanghai. Shell man Lars Wogen takes over at Litasco's Eiger Shipping Russian trader Litasco's shipping arm Eiger Shipping has a new boss. According to a change in the commercial register of the canton of Geneva, the "powers" of former managing director Kristian Aursnes have been struck off and conferred on US-born Shell executive Lars Wogen. Wogen, born in March 1978, was previously the oil major's global crude freight trading manager. Aursnes told TradeWinds he TransPetrol Maritime hikes earnings for MR tanker with BP charter Belgian owner TransPetrol Maritime Services is set for higher revenues from one of its MR tankers after it was fixed for a year by BP. European shipbrokers said the 50,000-dwt Luctor (built 2011) has been fixed at $14,250 per day. The ship is coming off a charter to Castleton Commodities International at $13,850 per day. The deal comes as time-charter rates for MR tonnage is moving markedly hi SDSD reaches "turning point" with PSV deal Norwegian platform supply vessel owner SD Standard Drilling (SDSD) may have reached a "significant" turning point after fixing three ships at better rates this week. Clarksons Platou Securities said the deals were done at "levels that we expect will generate significant cash flow". SDSD said yesterday that it had agreed charters amounting to up to 470 firm days, with options for another 265 days First Baltic Exchange LNG index to go live next week Two more routes on the boil in blind and private trials as trading in the commodity hots up Fredriksen's Flex inks time charter with super-major John Fredriksen's Flex LNG has tied up a one-year time charter with a super-major as it continues to position for a strong market in the future. Oslo-listed Flex said the contract would begin in the current quarter but further details were kept under wraps. Flex boss is straight-shooter who likes getting hands on Flex LNG steers into a burgeoning spot market after a year of transition Oystein Uljanik workers weld yard gates shut Workers at troubled Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik have gone on strike, welding shut two main entrances to the plant in Pula. Reuters reported that the Thursday walk-out is the third since August as they seek back pay. Brodosplit: expenses must be "drastically" cut at Uljanik Uljanik union leader Boris Cerovac criticised the government for "dragging its feet" on a decision to restructure the ship Havyard faces covenant breach after accounting "deviations" Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has uncovered "significant accounting deviations" in its fourth quarter report. The find means it will have to knock NOK 100m ($11.84m) off the bottom line. The deviations mainly relate to two major prototype projects at Havyard Ship Technology's shipyard in Leirvik, where completion is ongoing. "When reviewing other ongoing projects, no deviations of significance Japanese owner orders bulker quartet An unknown Japanese owner has been linked to a new order of four bulkers at the domestic Toyohashi Shipbuilding plant. The 39,200-dwt vessels are due to be delivered July, August, September and October 2020, Clarksons said. No price has been given for the deal. A series of four 38,200-dwt bulkers due in 2019 from the yard is also attributed to an unknown domestic owner, according to the broker. New CFO Kilcullen to lead Diamond S merger Diamond S Shipping has found a new chief financial officer (CFO) to lead its merger with Capital Product Partners. The US tanker owner has brought in Kevin Kilcullen from Oslo-listed Team Tankers International, where he has been finance chief for three years. Before that he was CFO at Principal Maritime, a private equity-backed owner of crude and chemical tankers. TradeWinds reported last month Samsung Heavy bags another LNG newbuilding deal South Korean shipbuilder books another gas carrier in otherwise slow newbuilding market Pangaea Logistics completes bulker sale and charter back deal Ed Coll-led bulker owner has bolstered its balance sheet with sale of recent acquisition. IMO's scrubber rules should be science based, DNV GL says More studies on the ecological impact of open-loop scrubbers are needed even if they are costly and time consuming Pyxis Tankers sees fourth quarter loss almost triple However, product tanker specialist expects "significant upswing" later this year ahead of IMO 2020. SOM box ports will struggle to match 2018 performance Analyst says Westports, PTP and Singapore's PSA experienced growth rates not seen since 2011

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MARCH 22, 2019
Vote delayed on Los Angeles terminal automation permit The Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission delays a vote on permitting APM Terminals to automate its Pier 400 container terminal during a hearing that drew more than 2,000 people. Florida domestic maritime jobs grow 25 percent Elected officials and industry leaders announced the growth Friday at events in Jacksonville and Tampa and celebrated the state's domestic maritime industry, which employs nearly 66,000 people. Teamsters reach tentative agreement with YRC Worldwide Details of the new deal will not be released until they are reviewed at a two-person meeting, said the union, but it will succeed the current agreement set to expire March 31. 'Red flags' of North Korean maritime smuggling Treasury continues to expose ways that shipping companies evade U.S. and U.N. sanctions to handle exports and imports for the North Korean government's financial benefit. C.H. Robinson chief financial officer 'departing' Uzbek cotton off forced labor certification list How to become a shipper of choice Indictment, prison time for illicit U.S. exports

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MARCH 22, 2019
Colombia seeks major investments to boost exploration and oil production Colombia's plan to award 30 offshore and conventional blocks could help reverse the country's decreasing oil output Turkish Petroleum adds 1,560 b/d production from three new wells: minister Turkish Petroleum has begun oil production from three new wells Argentina's Neuquén sees rise in oil and gas output from Vaca Muerta Argentina's Neuquén province expects its oil and natural gas production to increase this year PDVSA looking to hire refined products tankers as sanctions thin available fleet Venezuelan state-owned PDVSA is seeking to extend the contracts of three petroleum tankers, and hire five additional tankers Crude dips as market eyes economic slowdown Crude futures settled lower Friday Strikes at Greek's Hellenic refineries late March: sources A strike is planned at Greek Hellenic Petroleum's refineries at the end of the month, which could impact bunker fuel supplies ARA fuel oil stocks fall 13% on week as Saudi demand emerges Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub dropped by 13% on week to 775,000 mt in the week to Wednesday Singapore residue stocks fall 8% on week to 20 mil barrels, imports at 6-week low INTERVIEW: Locking in HSFO supplies is key for scrubber-fitted fleet post 2020 - consultant "I think the scrubber argument is still very positive," Tolson said. FUTURES: Crude dips on global growth concerns, Brexit jitters "This morning saw the can kicked down the road for certain with regards to Brexit," an analyst said. European HSFO strength ebbs on closed arb east, but Saudi demand set to lend support "Demand should start picking up again when summer kicks in as cooling season will start in the Middle East," a trader said. Houston bunker prices stable despite brief terminal closures due to fire BOSTCO "is a big [terminal] for fuel oil, so could see it affecting IFO 380 loadings," a market source said.

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PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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