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BRIEFS
June 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming carries out network service changes amid rising trade tensions
  • APL starts new weekly Bangkok Haiphong service
  • IMO alerts shipping industry about false piracy warnings
  • Tanker freight rates soar in aftermath of Oman tanker attacks
  • Design completed on new 2,500-TEU eco fuel container carrier
  • S'pore shipmanager urges shipping sector to fully embrace digitisation
  • Colombo container terminal is named Asia's best for 3rd straight year
  • ICTSI subsidiaries in Mexico and Honduras get 'fair logistics' seal
  • Cathay faces 'tremendous pressure' on yield amid stiffer competition
  • US bans flights over parts of Iran's airspace after downing of drone
  • Cargolux completes beluga whale flight from China to Iceland

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Govt committed to provide enabling environment for growth of seafarers in India: Mansukh Mandaviya
  • ICS pushing for rapid action on further CO2 reduction by international shipping
  • Maersk introduces Maersk Spot, a new fully online product that simplifies the buying process for customers
  • Call centre inaugurated in Mumbai DGFT
  • HAROPA - Port of Le Havre & French Development Agency join forces for boosting ports in developing countries
  • Port of Hamburg wins Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain award as Best Global Seaport in 2019
  • PSA Singapore named Best Container Terminal - Asia
  • Agartala airport set to go international
  • Amazon soars in air cargo operations; adds 15 more aircraft to fleet
  • Qatar Airways orders five Boeing 777 freighters
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo launches two new routes
  • Vizag may get air cargo boost
  • Reform ideas suggested to leap-frog growth
  • South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2019 generating tremendous response

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Boosting the development of Europe's railways
  • Fourteen new trucks to operate across the UK
  • Green light for Panattoni Park Frankfurt Süd
  • BLS appoints head of rail production
  • Two new faces on the board at Port Trois-Rivières
  • ANA to cooperate with Virgin Orbit
  • Regular weekly train connects Russia and China
  • New superhub in Eindhoven
  • Learning how to avoid truck congestion at Heathrow
  • Christian Salcher manages cargo-partner's office in Tyrol
  • RBH service to connect south China, Thailand and Vietnam
  • From China to Turkey by truck in just 19 days
  • Agility plans to invest in Togo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Streetscooter management gains new COO
  • Back to a rise in trade volumes in 2019?
  • Starting to service B737NG in Siberia

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Maersk targets frustrated shippers, offering 'no rolled cargo' service
  • Uncertainty over Brexit hits logistics margins amid growing fears of 'no deal'
  • US soybean exports to China withering - 'bumper crop but we need new markets'
  • Innovation must overtake trade growth for sea change in shipping emissions
  • Tough times for Australasian container shipping as trade war ripples spread
  • JD.com logistics arm raises $218m investment fund
  • FedEx hits back over 'impossible' task of policing exports to China
  • Market Insight: Maersk's sweet Spot is not so sweet
  • Market Insight: Q&A with Christian Stocker - Leman has M&A (and more) in its sights
  • On the wires: JF Hillebrand - prey, predator or...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Gulf Island newbuilds feature Schottel and Vulkan technology
    A series of ten Robert Allan Z-Tech 30-80 design terminal and escort tugs being built by Gulf Island Shipyards each feature two type SRP 510 FP Schottel Rudderpropellers type SRP 510 FP.
  • Jacobs wins Saudi shipyard contract
    Dallas, Texas, based Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) is to deliver design engineering services for what will be the largest shipyard on the Arabian Gulf: the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services
  • MAN dual-fuel two strokes pass 500,000 hour milestone
    MAN Energy Solutions reports that its two-stroke, dual-fuel engine portfolio has now logged over 500,000 operating hours. The company has booked more than 250 sales across its entire range of dual-fuel two
  • David DeVilbiss joins Glosten
    Seattle-headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering firm, Glosten, announces the hiring of David DeVilbiss. He joins Glosten's Marine Construction group as a Senior Marine Consultant. "We are thrilled to have David join
  • Navy takes delivery of LCS 20
    The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) during a June 21 ceremony at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The future USS Cincinnati is the 18th
  • Wallem on board with 2019 Day of the Seafarer theme
    Today, June 25, is the international Day of the Seafarer. This year IMO is using it as opportunity to promote gender equality, with a social media campaign using the hashtage #IamOnBoard. One
  • Norway won't repair frigate that sank after collision
    Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen says that the Government has decided it is more appropriate to dispose of the frigate KNM Helge Ingstad, rather than to repair it. The frigate sank following

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Attrition of shipping's equities analysts is both cyclical and structural
    Higher capital requirements, more selectivity from buy-side investors and electronic trading are all lowering commissions for investment banks
  • American Club clocks up $5.5m loss as combined ratio hits 116%
    'The market may be experiencing a transitional phase where club capabilities will become ever more important to members in the...
  • Maersk launches online spot booking system
    Mutual commitment between the customer and line 'ensures that the vicious cycle of overbookings is addressed', box carrier claims
  • Maritime leaders set to converge on London
    This year's International Shipping Week will be the biggest since the biennial event was launched in 2013, according to chairman...
  • Electrofuels will drive shipping's decarbonisation
    Umas believes electrofuels such as hydrogen, methane and ammonia, will power shipping
  • Call for more women in shipping
    UK's National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers marks Day of the Seafarer celebrations by calling for an increase...
  • Daily Briefing
    Major shipping companies unprepared for low-carbon future | Maersk and Bolloré Logistics commit to 20% CO2 cut by 2025 |...
  • Pilot project seeks to prevent misdeclared cargoes with blockchain
    With a quarter of incidents on board boxships caused by wrongly identified cargoes, a new initiative is hoping to reduce...
  • LNG Canada receives $209m funding from federal government
    A five-party joint venture led by Shell is backing the C$40bn LNG Canada project that will initially export cargoes from...
  • Chevron linked to proposed ethylene plant in Qatar
    The new ethylene and derivatives complex will have nameplate capacity of 1.9m tonnes per annum and boost Qatar's polyethylene production...
  • UAE calls for collaboration to protect energy shipping
    ADNOC chief executive Sultan al-Jaber says UAE will work with friends and allies to defuse and deescalate the current threat...
  • European Maritime Law group elects Vincent Power as chairman
    One of the key topics on the agenda at Emlo's Cyprus meeting this autumn will be the European Commission's Consortia...
  • Bauxite leads dry bulk trade growth
    Bauxite trade is expected to expand by 18% this year, Clarksons data shows

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • 'Painfully slow' US freight market growth predicted
  • Employers ratify ILWU Canada contract
  • Blockchain has potential to reduce container ship fires
  • Major ocean carriers falling short of IMO goals
  • ILWU's goal for terminal automation: worker training
  • NY-NJ eyes near-port rail projects to boost cargo fluidity
  • China-ECSA rates rocket despite new capacity
  • Tariffs push carriers to expand services from Southeast Asia
  • Air cargo volume, rates in tailspin
  • Survey favors Halifax expansion over new construction
  • Maersk revives no-show fees for bookings

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Korea P&I Club opens up to rivals on casualty 'experiences
    Insurer says industry can learn from how it handled two environmentally sensitive salvage operations
  • Fewer ship losses come as relief, but accident rate is still alarming
    Last year saw another fall in the number of vessels lost, but the underlying level of incidents remains stubbornly high and should be a cause for attention
  • Japan P&I drops South Korean discounts after complaints
    Korea P&I says rival is no longer discounting to win its business
  • Golden Ocean Group moves forward with share buyback
    Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal-led bulker player is looking to repurchase six million units
  • Billionaire Gray shows additional appetite for Troim firms with Borr Drilling buy
    South African billionaire Allan Gray has deepened his investment in companies controlled by Tor Olav Troim by boosting his stake in Borr Drilling. Orbis takes bigger position in Golar Borr Drilling seals $645m of new finance Gray's Orbis Investment Management snapped up stock worth close to $2m in the Oslo-listed driller today. The shares are worth $1.98m at Borr's present trading price and th
  • UAE vows to work with allies to deter tanker attacks, says Adnoc
    Public comments from Adnoc chief executive come after US President questioned whether his country should continue to protect the shipping lane via the Strait of Hormuz
  • Gemini makes first buy since Danaos debt restructuring
    US-listed shipowner refinancing has rekindled growth appetite of affiliate
  • Capital Gas and Maran Gas upbeat on next 18 months
    Optimism with caution on uncertainties but Tsakos Energy warns on post 2022 redeliveries
  • Middle East animosity a plus for tankers so far, Tsakos says
    The political stand-off in the Middle East is having positive side effects for the tanker market so far, major shipowner Nikolas Tsakos said. "It will not sound very politically correct but animosities are good for tanker rates and the market," the Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) chief executive told the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Athens. "Every animosity creates more and more demand for more
  • Hafnia snaps up $0.33m of its own shares
    BW Group-owned tanker company Hafnia has bought back NOK 2.86m ($0.33m) of its own stock. The company told Norway's OTC market that it purchased 143,000 shares at NOK 20 each. After the transaction, Hafnia holds 211,479 of its own shares, representing 0.06% of the company. Hafnia Tankers books profit in first quarter since BW deal closed Hafnia made a profitable start to 2019 in what was its f
  • Star Bulk rebuys $5m in shares
    Petros Pappas-led bulker owner in late November initiated programme to repurchase $50m of its own stock.
  • India sending two warships to Gulf
    Aim is to protect shipping following tanker attacks.
  • Paris MOU cracks down on filthy "mephitic" cargoships
    The Paris MOU state control organisation has revealed details of two cargoships found to be in an "indescribable" and "mephitic" condition in Italy and Greece. The 9,200-dwt general cargoship Virile (built 1992) called at Marina di Carrara in Italy on 6 March to load marble blocks, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and bulldozers. It was expected to leave on 14 March. The vessel, with
  • Former Maersk boss Andersen among major players backing Mortensen's new shipowning venture
    One-time Brondby Football Club, a Singaporean shipowner and a footwear dynasty also involved.
  • Plato, Conrad, Bob Marley and high spirits: shipping bids farewell to Rodgers
    Historic tea clipper Cutty Sark is a fitting venue to mark Euronav's 15 years as a public company and Hugo De Stoop stepping up to CEO
  • Bery Maritime reports strong results and looks positively on 2019
    Bery Maritime has reported very strong profit margins in its annual report.. The Oslo-based, fertiliser-focused shipbroker's 2018 results show show that the firm had a pre-tax profit of NOK 20m ($2.35m), against a NOK 1m profit in 2017. Maersk Broker executive trio chart next moves after profitable and expansive 2018 Finance items accounted for NOK 20m of the 2018 profit. President Christian
  • Tanzania to build new bulker port
    Tanzania is planning to construct a new dry bulk port in its southern region of Mbeya. The country's ports authority wants to boost trade with Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo, the Citizen newspaper reported. It cited deputy minister for works, transport and communications, Atashasta Nditiye, as saying the terminal will be linked to the Tanzania-Zambia railway line. C
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline tipped to follow up VLCC resale deal and newbuilding play in rising tanker market
    John Fredriksen's Frontline is expected to follow up its VLCC resale and product newbuilding swoops with the purchase of additional tankers at a time IMO 2020 and political tensions are seeding the market. Charters behind double VLCC strike by SK Shipping emerge as price focus intensifies Two secondhand VLCCs and MR tankers attracting interest Frontline grabs VLCC resale and orders LR2s Middle
  • Five MSC Gayane crew remanded in custody
    Seafarers to face federal trial in $1bn cocaine smuggling case.
  • Charters behind double VLCC strike by SK Shipping emerge as price focus intensifies
    South Korean shipowner diverges from its normal buying strategy by taking resale newbuildings
  • Vitol building LSFO refinery in Malaysia
    Trader and owner looking to supply IMO 2020-compliant fuel in Asia.
  • Uljanik Plovidba sells MR as restructuring begins
    Croatia's Uljanik Plovidba has sold its oldest tanker as the first step in its financial restructuring. It said a memorandum of agreement had been signed with an unnamed buyer concerning the disposal of the 53,000-dwt Kastav (built 2009). Court ruling gives Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba access to accounts Six released in $181m Uljanik fraud probe Handover is expected within two weeks. Vessel
  • Dof Subsea seeks to align bond and loan covenants
    Norwegian OSV owner extends one loan as dialogue continues over refinancing
  • Tokio Marine cuts off UK arm in restructuring move
    The Tokio Marine Group is to put its UK based company Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance (TMKI) into run off in a restructuring of its business. Tokio Marine said in a statement: "TMKI will stop accepting business from 1 July 2019, apart from Japanese accounts which will be unaffected until 1 January 2020 when they will be underwritten by TMK's sister company Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC). Two TMK execs q
  • Stifel raises GasLog with stock in Peter Livanos company trading at two-year low
    Upgrade to buy comes as LNG market approaches period when its "easier to make money"
  • Nordea stakes growth on doing more for to selective client list
    Nordic bank will only pursue profitable deals with long-term, top-tier clients to expand its shipping portfolio
  • Ditas Denizcilik makes first tanker buy in five years
    Rare deal by Turkish company highlights 'sensational' S&P activity for MR tankers
  • Bergshav posts record results but stays 'cautious' on fleet growth
    Norwegian shipowner 'satisfied' with rise in revenue but ambitions to buy more aframaxes remain unfulfilled
  • Jacques de Chateauvieux wins new allies in Bourbon bank battle
    Bourbon owner signs up other shareholders to vote with him as OSV company seeks refinancing solution.
  • Aframax damaged during mooring in Russia
    Transneft says berth also damaged during incident at Novorossiysk.
  • ICTSI: shipbuilding is dead in Subic Bay
    Philippines ports boss explains interest in Hanjin yard site and why the group will never get into shipping
  • MPA's new Singapore drop-in centre to handle 20,000 crew a month
    Pasir Panjang Terminal facility launched as part of events to mark 'Day of the Seafarer'.
  • Qatargas sets new Turkey LNG milestones
    Middle East producer says expanded terminal will capture the economies of scale afforded by Q-Flex tonnage.
  • With teething issues resolved, ONE now faces Trump tariff fallout
    Japanese joint venture among the most exposed to Asia-US container trade, says analyst.
  • Oil major cancels Wilforce charter following Singapore collision
    But Awilco LNG says ship should emerge from repair yard in time for seasonally stronger winter period
  • Taiwan Navigation clears out veteran tonnage
    Mainland private owners are the likeliest buyers as a Taiwanese state-owned player puts ships on the block
  • No summer slump in S&P, says Clarksons Platou Asia's Rowe
    Constrained supply in dry bulk could cancel the traditional seasonal slowdown
  • NYK Line and K Line invest in dual-fuelled vehicle carrier newbuildings
    The 7,000-ceu PCTC newbuildings are backed by cargoes from Toyota Motor Corp
  • Report: owners falling short of emissions target
    Non-profit group CDP says shipping companies not investing enough to meet 2050 reduction bullseye

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Supreme Court rejects case seeking to halt 232 tariffs
    Tariffs on steel will remain in place after the court declined to review an American Institute for International Steel case challenging the president's constitutional authority.
  • US seeks to form coalition for maritime security
    President Trump on Twitter Monday questioned whether the U.S. should continue protecting non-U.S. ships in or near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • FedEx lawsuit says EAR violates common carrier status
    Express carrier giant argues when it comes to compliance with the Export Administration Regulations that it's "a transportation company, not a law enforcement agency."
  • Georgia senators urge no China tariffs on cranes
    The ship-to-shore cranes had been removed from List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on China but were later added to proposed List 4.
  • CDP: Shipping lines not investing enough to meet IMO target
    Retrofitting vessels and slow steaming are two short-term options to reduce emissions while more transformative technologies are developed, according to a new study.
  • British Columbia longshoremen contract ratified
    Employers met Tuesday and voted to accept the new pact negotiated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada.
  • Maersk offering guaranteed spot product
    Maersk Spot will offer shippers guaranteed equipment and space in exchange for a penalty if they don't show up with promised cargo.
  • Acting CBP commissioner resigns
  • Company owner sentenced for illegally importing batteries
  • Former CDL tester pleads guilty to identify theft

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 25, 2019
  • Crude treads water as market looks to G-20 for direction
    Crude futures finished Tuesday's session mixed as the market treaded water ahead of the G-20 summit beginning later this week.
  • Slow steaming a short-term path to meet IMO emissions target: CDP
    Slow steaming presents a quick-fix way to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Breach of sulfur cap MARPOL rules will not necessarily impact P&I cover: Gard
    Gard also said that the 2020 global sulfur cap does not require any amendments to be made to the existing club rules.
  • US middle distillate Jul deliveries to Europe at 380,000 mt: cFlow
    "The arb closed because freight went up."
  • Asian HSFO viscosity spread narrows on strong 380 CST, tight inflow
    "I think the 380 CST grade is stronger [than 180 CST] because supply is getting tighter," which made the spread narrower, a trader said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • US temporarily suspends MSC's preferred customs status after drugs seizure
    The drugs bust was made on board the 2018-built MSC Gayane, a 9,962 TEU vessel that had travelled from South America to Philadelphia.
  • HSBC sees oil markets tightening in H2 despite recent weakness
    Brent crude will average $66.50/b during 2019, down from a previous estimates of $67/b, HSBC said.
  • Trump threatens to lessen US security role in Strait of Hormuz, unveils sanctions
    "I don't think it's a full doctrinal change," Scott Modell, Rapidan Energy MD said.

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