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BRIEFS
June 27, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • British Columbia's port workers and employers ratify new contract
  • FedEx sues US government following incident involving Huawei shipment
  • LA Port Authority sued for breaking agreement to build new terminal
  • Evergreen adopts conservative outlook despite 24pc rise in revenue
  • US combat ship strikes berthed dry bulk vessel in Montreal, crew safe
  • Container ships to benefit from proposed Panama Canal toll changes
  • Seminars aim to tackle Heathrow truck congestion
  • ReCAAP and Indian Coast Guard stage piracy workshop
  • Volga-Dnepr rejects court's order to seize planes saying its unlawful
  • Canada's second airline, WestJet, renews its ULD deal with Jettainer
  • Singapore Airlines boosts pharma cool chain corridor with new deals

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • Liberian Registry cements position on Paris MoU & Tokyo MoU White Lists
  • NYK ranked top company ready for low-carbon transition
  • Call for hiking import duty on primary aluminum
  • Indian spot iron ore cargo volume strengthens
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single day record in handling rock phosphate
  • FreightBro signs MoU with The National Association of Freight & Logistics, Dubai
  • Better logistics & infrastructure seen helping exports touch $ one trillion
  • Need for export-led economy stressed
  • AMTOI hosts interactive session on GST in Kolkata
  • FedEx sues US Department of Commerce

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ready, steady, LN-Go
  • Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
  • Knapen and Krone combine their strengths
  • Zufall logistics founds IT company Ifano
  • Hill Dickinson boosts commodities team
  • From the southern gateway to Switzerland
  • Work in progress at Alaska's air cargo hub
  • Speeding up rail transports to Romania
  • Bolloré Logistics creates new subsidiary
  • Younger generation takes over the helm at Med-X-Press
  • Pilot to improve the transport of dangerous goods
  • East Midlands Airport announces cargo ambitions
  • Gaining a strong presence in Bangladesh
  • Laying the foundations for logistics hub
  • François Davenne will be director general of UIC
  • Honours for CMSA and OPC in Latin America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Lots of news from Korean Air Cargo

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • FedEx founder Smith slams US 'protectionism' and 'opaque' export rules
  • Transpacific carriers gamble with peak season GRIs, but blank more sailings
  • Authorities launch clampdown on fake 'Made in Vietnam' labels on exports to US
  • Volatile markets push inventory levels up as supply chains are reassessed
  • FedEx profits tumble in 'a year of both challenge and change'
  • Blockchain consortium out to tackle misdeclared cargo
  • US port officials want giant cranes off Trump's tariff list
  • Supply chain radar: Kerry Logistics targets the largest air freight forwarder in Turkey?
  • On the wires: It's all noise! FedEx CEO Fred Smith is up for the e-commerce fight
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - 'Trouble in paradise'?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • Two former Höegh Autoliners execs indicted
    An indictment of two former Höegh Autoliners executives has been unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Baltimore, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ingar Skiaker and Øyvind Ervik have been
  • Coralius carries out its first ARA LNG bunkering
    Espoo, Finland headquartered Gasum reports that its 5,800 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel, Coralius has carried out its first ship-to-ship bunkering in the port and refining area of Rotterdam, one of the most
  • Can blockchain solve the problem of misdeclared dangerous goods?
    Maritime Blockchain Labs (MBL), founded by blockchain technology specialist BLOC and the Lloyd's Register Foundation (LRF), reports that a consortium has been established to explore the use of blockchain in tackling the
  • More charges brought in deadly duck boat case
    Two more employees of Ripley Entertainment, Inc. have been indicted in relation to the deadly sinking of the 1944-built duck boat Stretch Duck 7 that sank in Table Rock Lake, Miss., last
  • Red & White Fleet's Joe Burgard to speak at FERRIES 2019
    Joe Burgard, President of San Francisco's Red & White Fleet, is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year is being held
  • Damen completes Europe's first dredge conversion to dual fuel operation
    Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has completed the conversion of the 117 m dredge Samuel de Champlain to dual-fuel operation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine gas oil (MGO). The first conversion
  • Veth delivers 4,000th thruster
    Racine, Wis., based Twin Disc reports that its Veth Propulsion subsidiary has delivered its 4,000th thruster. To commemorate the accomplishment, Tim Batten, managing director, and Erik Veth, resigning managing director, traveled to

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • China's Kunlun Shipping linked to imports of sanctioned Iranian LPG
    Vessels are turning off their automatic identification system transponders while in Iranian waters and conducting ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia and...
  • Scrubber retrofits boost charter rates
    VLCC and capesize rates were $3,000 and $2,000 higher in June because of scrubber fittings
  • Middle East Gulf risks not yet sufficient to override owner obligations, lawyers say
    'Any deviation potentially exposes owners to a claim in damages and may also invalidate their P&I cover,' said Stephenson Harwood...
  • Singapore Shipping Association elects first female president
    The three other senior industry executives also voted in as SSA Council members are from Cosco (Singapore), Pacific International...
  • India expands tanker escort operations in Hormuz Strait
    At least five Indian-flagged tankers have been escorted since Operation Sankalp was launched at the end of last week in...
  • Transpacific ocean freight in line for big July rate rise
    Blank sailings and pre-tariff advance orders both support lines' plans for general rate increases of $300-$400, according to digital rates...
  • Zhoushan poised to beat Singapore on LSFO price
    A local Zhoushan official says fuel producers are ready to start operations once the tax refund policy rubber stamped by...
  • Maritime governance should have a future as well as a past
    Koji Sekimizu has launched his ambitious project to study maritime governance by way of a PhD Fellowship at the World...
  • Applicants invited for new maritime governance study programme
    The IMO's secretary-general emeritus has been encouraged to focus on maritime governance after finding no books and no university courses...
  • Oman Shipping places VLCC order with DSME
    OSC heads to the South Korean yard for three scrubber-fitted 300,000 dwt VLCCs to be chartered out to oil majors
  • Daily Briefing
    Electrofuels will drive shipping's decarbonisation | Trump urges naval protection for Hormuz Strait | Call for more women in shipping...
  • Philippine National Oil Company in LNG tie-up with Dubai's Lloyds Energy
    Lloyds Energy's project is aimed at ultimately building a power plant to sell electricity to the wholesale spot market
  • Hutchison Port Holdings Trust chief Gerry Yim to step down
    Incoming chief executive officer Patrick Lam is managing director of Yantian International Container Terminals, which is also a member of...
  • Shipmanagers on board with IMO's gender equality theme for Day of the Seafarer
    Shipmanagement company Wallem's chief executive warns against attempting to supplant people with machines as it joins the IMO's gender equality...
  • Samsung C&T, PTSC to build Vietnam's first LNG import terminal
    The Thi Vai LNG project awarded to Samsung C&T and PTSC will support Vietnam's push to switch from coal to...
  • Awilco LNG downplays loss of WilForce's remaining time charter
    The vessel sustained hull damage on reported contact with bulk carrier Western Moscow in late May
  • Torm installs scrubber on another tanker
    The 49,999 dwt product tanker is being fitted with a scrubber at the Fayard shipyard in Denmark

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • New NEXT yard aims to boost Long Beach drayage efficiency
  • Schneider expands intermodal as truck competition heats up
  • More trans-Pacific blank sailings announced
  • Innovation key to easing EPC challenges
  • India's JNPT cracking down on import charges
  • CMA CGM ramps up block containerized rail for Indian shippers

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • Deans to replace Butters as Navigator CEO
    Harry Deans is set to replace David Butters as chief executive of Navigator Holdings in August. The London-based, New York-listed tanker owner announced the move, effective 22 August, after the close of trading Wednesday. "I am honored to be given the opportunity to fulfill the role of chief executive officer at Navigator and I look forward to working even more closely with the Navigator managem
  • Expensive scrap boxships 'to be laid up' as recycling rates fall
    Bangladesh budget outcome takes cash buyers by surprise with additional blow of sliding prices
  • Formosa Plastics Marine sells MR tankers in fleet renewal drive
    Taiwanese shipowner's MR trio fetches below market price due to tank coatings
  • US Supreme Court delivers victory for shipowners on punitive damages
    The 6-3 majority opinion says allowing punitive damages would create 'bizarre disparities' in the law
  • Star Bulk's Capralos elected to International Olympic Committee
    US-listed Star Bulk now boasts a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) among its ranks. The IOC, guardian of the international Olympic movement, today elected the company's non-executive chairman Spyros Capralos as a member. Known in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic ideal, as the "immortals" due to their elevated position in sports, the IOC's 95 active members have the sensiti
  • Exmar refinances longstanding debt
    Nicolas Saverys-led company's Dutch subsidiary fully repays unsecured bond issued five years ago.
  • Report: US Navy interested in Subic Bay yard
    The US Navy appears to have thrown its hat into the ring for the shuttered Hyundai Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) shipyard at Subic Bay. According to a report from US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Navy is "exploring the viability" of the Filipino shipyard as a repair and maintenance facility, ostensibly in a bid to push back against China's growing influence
  • First Turkish FSRU newbuilding heads for new home
    Turkey's first floating storage and regasification newbuilding is en route to its new base near Izmir as the existing unit in place there casts off for a new destination. Turkish contractor partners home in on FSRU newbuild The FSRU Turquoise was seen heading west through the Indian Ocean this week after its delivery from Hyundai Heavy Industries earlier this month. The ship is due to arrive off
  • Maersk Line launches bid for share of digital bookings
    Danish operator's new portal is further sign that online freight booking is coming of age
  • Brokers seek to make predictions in an unpredictable market
    Volatility, information overflow and digitalisation are changing the face of the shipbroking business. That was the view of a panel of experts at this week's TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Athens, who discussed the prospects and challenges of the shipbroking business. "I used to be opinionated and more than 50% [of the time] I was also correct," Oino Shipbrokers managing director Vasilis Kakouli
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation would consider LNG spin-off, says chief executive
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has thought about spinning off its two-ship LNG business into a separate entity and has had talks on fleet mergers. Tsakos Energy seeks to widen LNG presence When questioned on the spin-off option on an LNG panel at the TradeWinds Shipowner Forum in Athens this week, TEN chief executive Nikolas Tsakos said: "I do not exclude that possibility." Tsakos further revea
  • Chengxi pays Klaveness $875,000 for bulker deficiencies
    Chengxi Shipyard, part of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), has agreed to pay $875,000 to TorvaldKlaveness in a London arbitration over deficiencies in a bulker carrier. In an exchange filing, China CSSC Holdings-the Shanghai-listed flagship unit of CSSC-said Chengxi would be compensating the Norwegian owner for issues related to the torsional vibration damper on the ship. The 71,900-dwt sel
  • Ghassan Ghandour tipped to double his VLCC fleet with secondhand swoop
    Ghassan Ghandour is being strongly linked with the purchase of a secondhand VLCC in a move that would double his interest in the sector. Two secondhand VLCCs and MR tankers attracting interest Ghandour sells fourth VLCC - at Daewoo Cosco bags order for up to eight bulkers Ghandour - who has a history as a significant player in the big tanker market - is being connected with the acquisition of a
  • Two more OSVs reactivated in North Sea
    Improved North Sea rates have spurred owners to move two more OSVs out of layup. Broker Westshore said Bourbon's 4,800-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Bourbon Mistral (built 2006) is back in the game after being stacked for 926 days in Bergen. Sverre Farstad back with new OSV venture There are now a total of 52 PSVs operating in the North Sea, against 32 still laid up. Utilisation is running
  • Croatia downplays Chinese interest in 3 Maj
    Croatia has said China's CSIC does not look likely to invest in domestic shipbuilder 3 Maj. The Tportal website cited economy minister Darko Horvat as saying CSIC has no serious intention of entering in a strategic partnership. Algoma hull holds the key for 3 Maj yard The yard is owned by struggling Uljanik Group, which is undergoing bankruptcy restructuring, but 3 Maj is not part of this. "At
  • Rosatom: Northern Sea Route needs $12bn investment
    State providing some of the money to develop Arctic route, nuclear agency says.
  • Oman Shipping Co books VLCC newbuilding trio in South Korea
    Tankers have been contracted with time charters already in place
  • Novatek ships first Yamal LNG to Japan
    Russian producer sends gas to Tobata under deal with Total.
  • Norwegian frigate set for demolition after 2018 collision with Tsakos tanker
    Norway has decided not to repair a frigate which collided with a Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) tanker last year. The Helge Ingstad sank after coming into contact with the the 113,000-dwt Sola TS (built 2013) in Norwegian coastal waters. Watch the real-time raising of Helge Ingstad The frigate was raised and stabilised, but investigations have shown that it will cost the Norwegian state betwee
  • Boxship demolitions on course to double as feeders head to beaches
    Smaller vessels are bound for breakers, but charter market is improving for bigger tonnage
  • Greek brokers in the limelight at Hellenic Shipbrokers Association event
    Greek shipbrokers took centre stage across town from Athens last week, where a flurry of discussions and parties revolved around the traditional biennial meeting of the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA). New shipbroking outfit launched in Athens About 1,000 guests gathered for the main event at the Pireas 2019 shipbrokers' dinner, which was held at the Athens Metropolitan Expo on 21 June.
  • Spot and time-charter rates for LNG carriers diverge
    Enquiry for multi-year time charters is running red-hot while daily levels are languishing
  • Scrubber fitting starting to sway supply in major shipping markets, says Clarksons Platou Securities
    A flow of vessels out of the market for scrubbers to be installed boosted rates for big tankers, large bulkers and containerships in the past month, according to Clarksons Platou Securities. Major tanker owners feast on profitable time charters from US shale player Occidental Petroleum No summer slump in S&P, says Clarksons Platou Asia's Rowe Trump administration places sanctions on Iran Vesse
  • Ann Fenech: Bright Star ruling will deter auction buyers
    Lawyer Ann Fenech still fighting for rights of bulker in face of controversial Maltese ruling.
  • Fresh Carriers inks rare reefer newbuilding order at Kitanihon Shipbuilding
    Tokyo-based reefer operator to build medium-sized vessels at Japanese yard
  • Major tanker owners feast on profitable time charters from Occidental Petroleum
    Shipowners providing tonnage to US energy company include Angelicoussis, Onassis and DHT Holdings
  • Banks to sell Hanjin stake to recoup Subic cash
    Five Philippines lenders are seeking to sell out of South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction to recoup losses on the group's failed Subic Bay yard. RCBC head of strategic initiatives, John Thomas Deveras, told reporters that it has a 20% stake in Hanjin after $149m of its exposure was converted into equity. ICTSI: shipbuilding is dead in Subic Bay Hanjin Heavy stock falls 10% after
  • Fund forms new operating company after Dolphin Drilling bankruptcy
    Strategic Value Partners sets up debt-free Jersey holding company to keep the fleet trading.
  • Shipping's stark choice: invest in cleaner ships or pay a high price
    Approach taken by Poseidon Principles may become embedded as the cost of ignoring IMO 2020 outweighs that of compliance
  • PL Shipping back in expansion mode with bulker buy
    Low-profile operator adds to small list of Greek handysize acquisitions so far this year
  • Crew safe after Indonesian cargoship sinks
    Seaspan boxship picks up 16 seafarers off Gresik.
  • New Saga cruiseship damaged hours after leaving yard
    Police begin investigation after incident in Germany.
  • Cido Shipping founder Hyuk Kwon cleared of tax evasion
    South Korean company pursuing its own appeal following overturning of 2013 verdict against ex-CEO
  • Qatar's $12bn LNG order may boost vessel prices
    Korean yards may see backlogs approach $60-65bn, the highest since 2015, on newbuilding surge.
  • Brazilian and Iraqi bribes end up costing TechnipFMC $296m
    But fine reflects a 25% reduction after company made "substantial cooperation" to US investigation
  • Hutchison Port Trust reports changing of the guard
    Singapore-listed container terminal operator to have new chief executive from middle of July

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • LA City Council veto of APM Terminals permit predicted
    Meanwhile, a state legislator wants the California Lands Commission to review port automation projects.
  • USMCA conversation intensifies on Capitol Hill
    A coalition of interest groups held a "day of action" on the renegotiated trade pact as lawmakers heard testimony regarding Mexico's recently passed labor reform legislation.
  • LA, Long Beach see Southeast Asian trade growth
    Larger container volumes with Asia partially have offset a decline in trade with China and Hong Kong.
  • Tech Connections: Matching expectations and services
    Drewry's Philippe Salles considers whether container shipping is ready for guaranteed services and prices.
  • CDP: Not enough investment in meeting 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.
  • DSV extends offer period for Panalpina by 15 days
    The offer period, which originally was set to end Wednesday, will now conclude July 17, said DSV, which reserved the right to extend the period up to a maximum of 40 days.
  • Witnesses: Digitization would aid infrastructure
    A Senate subcommittee is told technology should be incorporated into surface transportation reauthorization.
  • NEXT adding Long Beach container yard
    The fast-growing trucking company hopes to double revenue after adding an 18-acre dray-off yard for its Relay drayage program.
  • Executive Moves: From law to logistics
  • Acting CBP commissioner resigns
  • House passes T-HUD appropriations package
  • Schneider introduces intermodal ramp in Indianapolis
  • Two forwarder executives sentenced for price-fixing

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2019
  • US-led effort to limit IMO 2020 compliance would not cut fuel prices: study
    "The US is well positioned to support the global shift to lower sulfur marine fuels, both at the refinery and crude production levels," the study said.
  • Saudi Aramco signs crude supply, storage, refining deals with S Korean companies
    Saudi Aramco signed an agreement with Hyundai Oilbank to supply Arabian crude oil to the company.
  • Japan's METI closely watching Strait of Hormuz, may work with others
    The governments of Saudi Arabia, UAE, the UK and the US issued a joint statement Monday calling on Iran to halt any further actions which threaten regional stability.
  • North Sea BFOE crude market could face waning demand: traders
    The four grades' differentials ticked up in recent trading sessions, boosted by firm buying interest in the MOC process.
  • ADNOC sees UAE working with allies to secure energy supplies
    "Now is the time for wisdom, diplomacy and the concerted efforts of the international community," Jaber said.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- 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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