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BRIEFS

March 27, 2019

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China won't budge on digital trade restrictions in US trade talks ATI to wrap up Batangas box terminal expansion in Q2 amid volume growth South Carolina ports volume jumps 12pc to 1.6 million TEU since July RCL ups capacity on Thailand Indonesia Express service with ONE HAFFA stresses active policy as an influential industry body ICS' latest flag state performance table shows very few demerits TT Club campaigns for more container safety handling dangerous goods Montreal expands terminal 70pc, to boost port capacity to 2.1 million TEU Ethiopian Airlines CEO has faith in Africa spirits, vows to work with Boeing E-comm, pharma, perishables cushion air cargo in downturns: IATA Cargo-carrier Raya Airways picks Hactl for Hong Kong ground handling

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MARCH 26, 2019
APL partners with The Ocean Cleanup on mission to rid the oceans of plastics China's container transport for exports picks up steam in Feb. CMA CGM signs two strategic partnerships with China State Shipbuilding Corporation UK freight association welcomes Customs decision to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures Guatemala initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian sugar subsidies JNPT strengthens maritime business partnership with UAE Air France KLM Cargo first airline group to adopt newly developed Dangerous Goods AutoCheck Mahindra Logistics successfully trains 10,000 drivers across India under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana in one year Raya Airways adds to Hactl's global reach Srinagar set to get dedicated air cargo terminal Swissport set to completely take over Heathrow Cargo Handling Unilode Aviation Solutions wins air cargo innovation award Merchandise exports forecast to grow 7.7 pc in Q4 AMTOI's workshop on 'Family Business' on April 2

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Thinking big in Jaxport New port railway for Amsterdam Transco banking on own real estate Olav Glorvigen joins Cargolux Upgrade of Sakhalin's rail infrastructure on schedule Liebherr simulator going down under Maskargo to implement tracking solution Cache Logistics Trust buys warehouse in Australia Turkish Cargo selects single GSSA in Nigeria Latvia presents its green locomotive project Award for Imperial Logistics More reefers for China Noatum Logistics acquires MIQ "Curiosity of the Day" AA Cargo selects sales director for Europe China rail hauls consol box to UK in record time ABC expands presence in Asia Weight gain for Spanish fleet in 2018

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MARCH 26, 2019
World Shipping Council tells EC: 'Ignore flawed ITF report on BER' Brexit confusion prompts early launch for Operation Brock Culture shock for Lufthansa Cargo as technology propels change How shippers can plot a course through the choppy economic waters ahead Analysis: K+N - the ATM that keeps giving... to its owner Lidl opts for Orbcomm for hi-tech temperature-monitoring on its trucks Late ballots for Thai election won't be counted after air cargo failure Sebastiaan Scholte to quit as chief executive of Jan De Rijk Logistics Cab's-eye view of how Peloton trucks 'talk' to each other Supply chain radar: You'll never know if CMA CGM is troubled or not

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MARCH 26, 2019
Conley Marine names Laura Martin Director of Sales St. Louis, Mo., headquartered Subchapter M compliance specialist Conley Marine Services has appointed Laura Martin as its new Director of Sales and Business Development. Martin was previously VP of Sales at maritime Huntington Ingalls awarded $1.4 billion for LPD 30 design and construction Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula, Mississippi, has been awarded a $1,471,290,677 modification to a previously awarded contract for the procurement of the detail design and construction of Landing Platform Dock (LPD) 30, the VIDEO: RCN to test Mixed Reality vessel M&R solution The Royal Canadian Navy is to test a Mixed Reality Remote Assistant Support (MIRRAS) system as part of a project that aims to improve maintenance and repairs aboard active naval vessels. The CMA-CGM splits ten-ship order 50/50 between LNG and scrubbers CMA-CGM Group Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé, yesterday signed two strategic agreements covering construction of 10 new 15,000 TEU containerships, five of them LNG fueled and five fitted with hybrid scrubbers. The Turkish tugboats deliver big bollard pull on trials The first of two new tugboats being built for the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety delivered exceptional results on sea trials that included a bollard pull certified at 75 tons by First Chinese-built cruise ship will feature ABB propulsion package ABB has been awarded a contract by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), that will see it supply a comprehensive power and propulsion package for China's first domestically built cruise ship, which

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MARCH 26, 2019
Steamship drops Rotterdam for Cyprus in hub plan International Group affiliates both among number of UK-based P&I clubs effectively forced to set up subsidiaries within EU to guarantee... VLCCs reshape crude flows as US Gulf becomes net exporter The established global trading patterns of very large crude carriers appear poised to change significantly during 2019 as the US... World Shipping Council attacks 'flawed' ITF report on BER Carrier lobby group says report on impact of consortia on shippers and ports is flawed and suffers from deficient analysis Insurers await outcome of Viking Sky inquiries Too soon to estimate extent of likely payout after evacuation of passengers in the wake of engine damage over weekend... Box traffic may further slow in 2019 Lower reported throughput at some ports and slowing manufacturing in Europe and Asia may pull back container throughput growth this... Box freight contract negotiations face headwinds Front-loading and low-sulphur rules weigh on shippers' and carriers' minds as they seek to establish contract rates for the year... DP World enhances UK feeder offering DP World's two UK facilities have seven shortsea services calling its berths with the addition of the Cosco loop Singamas chief sets out asset sale strategy Hong Kong-listed box maker sees its net profit rise 66.6% to $73.4m for 2018 Daily Briefing Yildirim shortlisted for Long Beach Container Terminal \| Viking Sky: Questions are raised over engine failure \| Clean trading dries... Sapura Energy returns to profit For the year ahead, Sapura Energy aims to remain focused on growing and executing the orderbook as well as delivering... Oil tanker and LNG carrier collide off Fujairah Both vessels suffered bow damage but there were no reports of injuries or pollution Hurtigruten signs deal to power cruiseships with biogas Norway may emerge as home to the world's first large passenger ships that run on biogas derived from organic waste Shell advances Lake Charles LNG plan with Energy Transfer The 50:50 JV partners plan to issue an invitation to tender in the weeks to come for the engineering, procurement... Bahrain LNG to receive first shipment in May Bahrain LNG has reportedly signed agreements with more than 25 companies and gas-producing countries around the world to import the... CMA CGM orders 10 mega ships in China Marseilles-based company says five ships will be fuelled by LNG and the rest will be fitted with scrubbers, while the orders...

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MARCH 26, 2019
Internal collaboration tech gets Facebook lift Mexico shippers warn truck safety proposal will crimp capacity Truck shippers still wising up to post-ELD reality River navigation hurdles stymie Russian OOG transport Maersk looks to Indian tech startups for innovation

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MARCH 26, 2019
Stena RoRo orders ninth newbuild Per Westling-led owner has option for two more ships. Fritz Heidenreich: Chartering platform not needed for bulk cargo Boss of information technology provider Q88 says market works 'extremely well' with brokers serving a unique purpose Cruise sector sails into digitalised realm Ship designers create 'digital twin' while vessel operations and guest experiences enter cyber realm Seafarer's punitive damages claim argued before US Supreme Court Opening statements heard in Dutra v Batterton case that will determine if crew can sue errant employers US orders marine insurers to help snare sanctions busters Switching off AIS should not be permitted under marine insurance cover, says US government agency Nakilat hints at Q-Flex LNG carrier transits on Panama Canal Qatar's largest shipowner talks up benefits of using expanded waterway Performance Shipping starts with a clean slate The containership player is free from debt and has cash to spend after a successful issuance of warrants Horizon Tankers sells aframax pair in asset play Horizon Tankers has capitalised on the rising tanker market by selling two 16-year-old aframaxes. US brokers said the Greek shipowner has offloaded the Hyundai Heavy Industries-built, 115,000-dwt Gardenia (built 2003) to a South East Asian buyer for $13.2m, while the Samsung Heavy industries-built, 104,000-dwt Voyager C (built 2003) has gone for $13.25m. Anthony Comninos-led Horizon did not res Cargo insurers want more say on salvage in wake of fires Underwriters say they pay out the most for boxship fire salvage but are often left out of decision-making The 'psychological problem' facing autonomous shipping Technology makes turning over some of a ship's operations to computers possible, but shipowners have to get comfortable, too UK to reassess seafarers after test "discrepancy" The UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is having to reassess about 500 seafarers after discrepancies were discovered with a course provider. The crew in question completed safety-critical courses governed by the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Affected seafarers will be contacted within five working Canada admits defeat in bulker spill case Canada will not appeal a court verdict clearing a Greek bulker of responsibility for a 2015 fuel spill. In February, the 81,000-dwt Marathassa (built 2015) was acquitted of pollution charges after 2,700 litres of oil leaked into English Bay. Greek bulker cleared of fuel spill as yard defects blamed The court blamed defects in building the vessel at Japan Marine United. After the verdict, the P HHI-DSME mega-merger could hit roadblock The mega-merger between Korean shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries and DSME could face difficulty in winning competition clearance. The Korea Herald reported that the deal must gain approval from about 30 countries, including Asian rivals and European clients. Riots and new CEO for DSME as HHI merger sealed A combination, signed earlier this month, will give the group a 21% market share, but Carnival posts lower first-quarter earnings The Arnold Donald-led cruise major posts higher revenue but sees higher fuel costs. UK and US to join Norway's Viking Sky investigation More countries interested in finding out what caused engine failure on cruiseship. New boss of Total Marine Fuels 'very positive' about future of LNG fuelling Jerome Leprince-Ringuet, managing director of Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions, believes more companies will opt for LNG as a fuel this year, as the industry looks to IMO 2020 compliance. "For 2019, I'm betting that there will be new ones and I'm very positive," he told TradeWinds. Leprince-Ringuet said LNG fuelling is more applicable for newbuildings, however, orders were low in 2018. But d'Amico banking $26m from MR sale Italy's d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) is banking $25.7m from selling a modern MR tanker. The company said it has signed a deal to offload the 46,000-dwt High Voyager (built 2014) on a sale and leaseback basis to a "reputable Japanese charterparty." The transaction will generate $9.6m in cash and will pay off the ship's existing loan. This contributes to the "liquidity required to complet Klaveness back in profit after market boost Norway's Torvald Klaveness has returned to profit for 2018 as markets improved. The bulker, boxship and combination carrier player said pre-tax earnings were $10.1m against a $2.1m loss in 2017. Net profit was $6m, against a loss of $6.1m in 2017. KCC appoints IPO advisors KCC hit by Brazilian alumina plant force majeure It added that the result improved due to "somewhat" better underlying ma Norden confirms sale of four bulkers as it goes asset-light Norden has confirmed it has sold four bulkers during the past month, which it says is part of its strategy to become a more asset-light business. Two 77,200-dwt geared panamaxes, Nordkap and Nordpol (both 2002), have been sold, the Danish company confirmed. Brokers last week reported the vessels were picked up by unknown Chinese buyers at a price of $7.25m each. Norden also confirmed it has UK Club wins Dutch clearance for Brexit bolthole The UK P&I Club has won clearance in the Netherlands to trade there after the UK leaves the European Union. It said approval for a licence has been confirmed by the Dutch financial regulator for its Rotterdam-based subsidiary UK P&I Club NV (UKNV). "The new subsidiary will ensure the UK Club, together with other Thomas Miller-managed clubs for which UKNV is fronting, can continue to serve member UK warns drivers after lorries toppled on ro-pax UK accident investigators have warned drivers to leave their vehicles while at sea following a dangerous incident on a P&O ro-pax last year. The 20,600-gt European Causeway (built 2000) encountered heavy weather and seas en route from Northern Ireland to Scotland on 18 December. Six lorries tip over on P&O ferry The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said the roll caused nine of 40 Equinor hires Shearwater for more 4D survey work Shearwater GeoServices has won another two-month contract to undertake more survey work for Equinor. The Oslo-listed company's 126-metre survey vessel Amazon Conqueror (built 2015) will conduct a 4D seismic survey at Equinor's Troll Unit, around 65 kilometres west of Kollsnes, off the west coast of Norway. Shearwater wins Equinor and Aker BP survey deals Shearwater wins more 4D seismic survey w Annual profit slashed at Evergreen Taiwanese boxship line Evergreen has seen annual profit shrink away as costs rose. The company said net earnings for 2018 were just TWD 78.5m ($2.54m), down from TWD 6.66bn in 2017. Revenue was up at TWD 169.23bn, against TWD 150.58bn the year before. But operating expenses rose more quickly, reaching TWD 161.77bn from TWD 139.69bn. Ostensjo reveals Viking Sky rescue drama Norwegian owner Ostensjo Rederi has told how it sent the first tug to the scene of the stranded cruiseship Viking Sky in a storm off Norway on Saturday. The 48,000-gt Viking Ocean Cruises vessel (built 2017) was carrying more than 1,300 passengers when it got into difficulty off the west coast. Viking counts 25 injured in Norwegian cruise ship drama Ostensjo said its 500-gt tug Vivax (built 200 Kristin Tidemand says family is fully committed to Stove 'Equally strong engagement' in all three main shipping segments Questions abound as shipping takes tiny steps towards autonomous shipping The opportunity for un-crewed ships seems set to make a big splash - but there are no shortage of questions to be answered first Bernhard Schulte wins cruiseship contract Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS) has clinched a technical management deal for a new Indian cruise venture. It will oversee Jalesh Cruises' 70,000-gt Karnika (built 1990), which was previously P&O's Pacific Jewel. BSM: working with Venezuela 'almost impossible' The Crown Princess-class vessel is undergoing comprehensive refurbishment at Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard in Singapore before e Fuel spilled after boxship hits tanker and bulker A containership has collided with a bunker tanker and a bulker after going off course in Germany. Local police said in a statement that the incident involving the 1,578-teu boxship Calisto (built 2005), operated by Peter Dohle Schiffahrts, happened on Sunday on the Elbe near Brunsbuttel. LNG carrier and VLCC in collision off Fujairah The 39,000-dwt bulker Interlink Affinity (built 2016), manage German bulker probed after crew complaints A German bulker is being investigated in Australia following complaints by crew about the conditions on board. The 58,000-dwt Anna-Elisabeth (built 2008) is docked at Port Kembla for an inspection by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). This was prompted by complaints made to the The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) by 17 Sri Lankan seafarers. They said there was no Tankers back up after Houston Ship Channel spill Shipping has been disrupted and refinery production cut after a petrochemical fire and spill near the Houston Ship Channel. Shell and LyondellBasell Industries reduced output due to the incident at Mitsui & Co Inc's Intercontinental Terminals Co (ITC) storage facility in Deer Park, Texas, last week. France to inspect Grande America wreck for pollution risk Reuters reported that petrol, water an Robbers target crew of crude tanker in Venezuela Latest incident sees knife-wielding attackers strike off country's main oil export terminal. Louis Dreyfus "profits" from US-Chinese trade dispute French commodities giant posts improved financial performance after tough first half. Spanish coal mine closures boost bulker tonne mile demand Country looks to the other side of the world to make up for shortfall of domestic supply.

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MARCH 26, 2019
OOCL parent company reports smaller profit in 2018 OOIL reported a profit attributable to equity holders of $108.2 million in 2018 compared to $137.7 million the previous year despite higher operating profits and revenues. Yilport in running to take over Long Beach terminal The Turkish port operator is one of the finalists trying to become the operator of one of the largest and most automated terminals in the U.S. Europe proposes 33.5 billion euros for transport projects Executive Moves: TIACA, Forager, APLL, KVH U.S. plugs oil smuggling leaks to Syria Shipco opens Busan container freight station

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MARCH 26, 2019
Focus on supply fundamentals drives oil complex higher Crude and product futures settled higher Tuesday as the market eyed a tightening global supply outlook Oil trading houses look for bigger role in US export boom Global oil traders are looking to grow their exposure to the surging flows of US shale oil, taking stakes in pipelines, storage tanks and export terminals as the world's biggest oil producer wins European LSFO market to come under further pressure on bearish fundamentals Europe's low sulfur fuel oil market is set to come under further pressure on a confluence of factors, including sweet crude arbitrage movements from the US, the arrival of Brazilian product and increased production of LSFO Strikes at Greece's Hellenic refineries causing bunker loading delays A strike planned at Hellenic Petroleum's refineries in Greece on March 28-30, has already limited prompt availability for bunker fuel at the Greek port of Piraeus Middle East refineries ramp up investments as IMO 2020 approaches Demand for 0.5% marine fuel in Fujairah currently muted: Vitol director Muller At full capacity the refinery could produce around 40,000 b/d of IMO 2020-compliant LSFO. TANKERS: VLCC, LNG tanker collide off Fujairah coast "It is heard the VLCC suffered serious damages in the front bow," a broker said. Bunker traders set to play bigger role in facilitating credit, information as IMO 2020 approaches "I would expect large and established traders to play an important role," Cosulich said. INTERVIEW: Marine gasoil, MDO set to be main short-term fuel choices for IMO 2020 -Glander CEO "We have a high level of awareness in all corners of our organization as to how it [IMO 2020 rule] may impact each part of our business," Ladekj'r said. New ISO specs for IMO 2020 compliant fuel expected mid-2019 "Categorically there will be no delay in implementing this rule; I would urge [shipowners] to get ready now," Hughes 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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