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BRIEFS

March 28, 2019

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CMA CGM orders ten 15,000-TEUers, half LNG, half scrubbers Yang Ming suffers US$213.7 million loss, though volume up 11pc Profits decline but revenues rise in 2018 at Hong Kong's OOIL APL joins Ocean Cleanup on mission to rid the oceans of plastics Record year for Antwerp, box volume up 6.2pc to 11.1 million TEU Turkey's Yilport in talks to buy Long Beach CT for US$2 billion CMA CGM levies US$150/TEU Asia-Red Sea rate hike April 1 Davies Turner claims 19-day rail transits from China to UK NYSHEX takes digital ocean freight platform into China market Global Ship Lease extends 9,115-TEUer to Hapag-Lloyd for 3 years Novorossiysk sees cargo rise 3.3pc in January to 12 million tons Cathay Pacific to buy Hong Kong Express for US$628.1 million China orders 300 jets from Airbus, seen as snub to Boeing IATA stresses priorities for growth of global air cargo sector Envirotainer opens in Mumbai to offer smart air freight containers

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MARCH 27, 2019
COSCO has designs for a 25,000-TEU megaship Jae-hoon Bae appointed President & CEO of HMM MSC enhances services between the Baltic region & key North European hubs connecting with destinations worldwide Wan Hai Lines recognised as 'Container Shipping Line of the Year - Far East Trade Lane' at Eastern Star Awards in Kolkata US Department of Commerce initiates Countervailing Duty investigations against carbon & alloy steel threaded rod imports from India Jawaharlal Nehru Port handles over 5 m TEUs for the first time in a fiscal Navayuga Container Terminal crosses 500,000 TEU milestone Govt making all efforts to boost export of chemicals, plastics & minerals Thailand seeks Indian investment in key economic & logistics corridor JNPT-Antwerp Port Training & Consultancy Foundation organises workshop on smart technologies for ports

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"I've really got the best job!" UK network secures major new contract GAC picks new CEO for Sri Lanka Major milestone in US unmanned aviation Food grade and hazmat warehouse for Sydney New equipment for Servicios Logisticos Portuarios Noerpel augments management ICP certificate for signalling system on Saudi Arabian... Spanish airline becomes more cargo-friendly New partnership in Indiana's short-line rail network Garbe building extension for Hellmann Wind in Teesside's sails "Curiosity of the Day" More intermodal traffic in Brazil's interior CFO Andrew Clarke leaving C.H. Robinson Contract logistics gives wings to Quehenberger Yang Ming: rising revenue and volumes SAS Cargo going digital with Unilode

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MARCH 27, 2019
Synergies and growing logistics venture help OOCL make a $65m turnaround Supply chain radar: Japan Post rumoured to be considering options for Toll Air freight rates still depressed, but China-US starts to gain height again Commercial drones take off in US, as UPS makes a healthy start TDG expands e-commerce footprint with Onepost acquisition Hwy Haul's digital platform to tackle America's driver shortage crisis Data-sharing pilot bids to cut back on food wasted as supply chain links fail Supply chain radar: Israel's ZIM is (again) on a wing and a prayer, but it doesn't matter 30m teu sold online by 2023 Supply chain radar: Uber + Panalpina + Agility - just think about that... Supply chain radar: Taiwan's Yang Ming is a ticking bomb HMM names Jae-hoon Bae as its new chief executive

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MARCH 27, 2019
Low lube oil pressure eyed as cause of Viking Sky power loss The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) says that it has been working throughout the night with classification society Lloyd's Register and the shipowner to determine why the cruise ship Viking Sky suffered a Nakilat adds to fleet through new JV with Angelicoussis Doha, Qatar, based Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company) is again adding to its LNG carrier fleet through a new joint venture with long time partner Maran Ventures, the LNG ship-owning arm of Corvus Energy solution brings port crane fuel savings and emissions cuts Corvus Energy has won an order from CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE) covering the supply of energy storage systems for battery-hybrid RTG (rubber-tired gantry) cranes. The order is for various retrofit and Valmet to supply scrubbers for 23,000 TEU Hyundai Merchant newbuilds Espoo, Finland, headquartered Valmet is to supply exhaust gas cleaning systems for seven newbuilding containerships that, at over 23,000 TEU each, will be the world's largest. They are on order for Hyundai American P&I Club manager makes senior appointments Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), manager of the American Club, has made a number of senior appointments . At the club's headquarters in New York, Margaret Lee has been appointed as Lead

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MARCH 27, 2019
SHI faces $250m lawsuit from Petrobras The Brazilian oil giant claims Samsung paid $20m in bribes for a drillship contract Viking Sky engine blackout was due to low oil pressure Owners Viking Ocean Cruises have already inspected sister ships after the two-year old cruise ship narrowly avoided disaster over the... Nakilat and Maran launch second LNG joint venture Global Shipping Co is launched with an initial four LNG carriers from Maran's order book at DSME Brittany Ferries says 'no turning back' on Brexit ferry capacity Ferry operator had to employ extra staff and rebook 20,000 passengers in order to supply capacity to UK government in... Rebranded Diana Containerships given 'new start' Performance Shipping, as the company is now called, has four debt-free vessels and has raised additional cash from expiration of... Australia detains Liberian-flagged bulk carrier after crew complaints The ITF was alerted after international crew on board complained of insufficient food, bullying on board the vessel and denial of... Dry bulk trade growth slowing, says Clarksons Demand-side risks could pull trade growth down to a low-case scenario of 1% this year, according to Clarksons Aegean Marine Petroleum to exit Chapter 11 with sale Court confirms reorganisation that will see bunker supplier under ownership of Mercuria and with vastly reduced debt Baltic Exchange could face fallout in wake of IMO 2020 index decision Views have sharply diverged on how indices should reflect IMO 2020 changes. Now that the Baltic Exchange index council has... Baltic Exchange 'clarifies' shipping indices to reflect post-2020 marine fuels change The Baltic Exchange has opted to keep its benchmark shipping indices unchanged, despite calls from some market players for the... Japan ratifies Hong Kong ship recycling convention Japan's support boosts the standing of the yet-to-be-ratified global ship recycling convention, which was devised in 2009 SIPG warns on challenges for port business Chinese ports company says it faces a challenge to maintain stable growth for its main business Boxship scrubber orders grow Carriers aim to take advantage of potential cost savings from scrubbers but low-sulphur fuel will still dominate box shipping's bunker... HMM appoints new chief executive Prior to a six-year stint in a logistics company, Bae spent 20 years with LG Group in the electronics industry Daily Briefing VLCCs reshape crude flows as US Gulf becomes net exporter \| World Shipping Council attacks 'flawed' ITF report on BER... Daily Briefing Baltic Exchange could face fallout from 2020 index decision \| Nakilat in second LNG venture with Maran \| Liberian-flagged bulk... Western Australia ports reopen after cyclone The Western Australia to China capesize voyage C5 route on the Baltic Exchange dipped to $4.68 per tonne, a decline... Sapura Resources links up with Rolls-Royce unit The tie-up will aim to provide original equipment packaging solutions for marine and other industries in Malaysia Los Angeles confrontation signals smart ports battle The current confrontation between APM Terminals and the ILWU is not just a local matter. It is a test case... Norden sells four bulkers According to VesselsValue, the bulkers were sold for $38.5m in total, and the transactions included two panamaxes to unknown Chinese... Fire-damaged cargo out of Yantian Express, says Hapag-Lloyd The 7,510 teu boxship has been at Freeport, Bahamas since early February following a fire onboard in early January Bangladesh to welcome second FSRU in April FSRU Excelerate, which recently underwent drydocking with Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine, is due to begin a 15-year time charter with...

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MARCH 27, 2019
Kobe port aims to regain cargo post-typhoon Indian shipper market ripe for single logistics view New truck exchanges offer hedge, but come with risk US truckload contract pricing falling EU transport union: No plan to target ports New HMM CEO targets customer focus for turnaround

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MARCH 27, 2019
Low lube pressure blamed for Viking Sky emergency Preliminary findings of Norwegian investigation points to problems with lubricating oil pressure Flex LNG linked to Chevron charter in flurry of deal-making John Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG is believed to have tied up a 12-month charter for one of its 13 LNG carriers with energy major Chevron. Brokers said the company has fixed the 173,400-cbm, M-type, electronically-controlled gas-injection (ME-GI) vessel Flex Enterprise (built 2018) to Chevron. Fredriksen's Flex inks time charter with super-major Last week, Flex said it had fixed a ship on a o Nasdaq suspends trading in Hunter Maritime Acquisition Nasdaq has imposed a trading halt on Hunter Maritime Acquisition's securities after an unusual leap in its share price. The Saverys-backed company's share price has increased by over 1,000% since Friday, despite not releasing any news during this time. Nasdaq has asked Hunter to provide any information it has relating to the activity seen this week, according to a press statement on Wednesday. Seaspan shares flagged for resale US boxship owner logs 38.5 million shares held by a dozen investors. MR tanker rates buoyed by transatlantic trades and IMO 2020 Spot earnings for the product carriers are picking up due to high European and US exports, while optimism for period rates can be attributed to looming sulphur cap Clarksons taking over US brokerage Safe Harbour Tanker Chartering Shipbroking giant Clarksons has struck a deal to take over US brokerage Safe Harbour Tanker Chartering. Jim Weinberg, who heads Connecticut-based Safe Harbour, and his team will join the Clarksons Platou Specialised Products division. Clarksons called the transaction a key step in the development of its specialised product arm and an important milestone on what will be a growth path for the busi SUNY Maritime's Christopher Clott works to set up a marine digital incubator SUNY Maritime professor Christopher Clott lays groundwork for ideas hub in the heart of the Big Apple to accelerate maritime innovation Eastern Pacific orders up to eight LR2 tankers at New Times Company's first dealings with Chinese shipbuilder will replace the failed deal at troubled HHIC-Phil Tallink Grupp orders $281.3m LNG-powered ferry from Rauma Marine Estonian owner pairs up with Rauma Marine Construction as part of a drive toward 'eco-friendliness' for shipping operations. Ultrabulk bounces back to profit as revenue tops $1bn for first time A stronger dry cargo market helped Dag von Appen's Ultrabulk bounce back into the black in 2018 and the Chilean shipowner is confident of a brighter 2019 for its overall Danish shipping business. Ultrabulk banked a profit of $15.5m last year, flipping a loss of $2.4m in 2017, according to details released by the private company this week. Per Lange, chief executive of Ultrabulk, told TradeWinds: Baltic Exchange concludes IMO 2020 consultation with minor changes Certain market participants have been vocal in their criticism, but the Baltic appears to have settled on a commonsense solution ahead of 2020. Princess confirms Fincantieri cruiseship double Princess Cruises has signed final contracts for two new vessels at Fincantieri in Italy. A preliminary deal for the 175,000-gt pair was agreed last July. They will be the largest such ships ever built in Italy. The Monfalcone yard will deliver them in late 2023 and in spring 2025. The units will house 4,300 guests and will be the first Princess vessels to be dual-fuel, powered primarily by LNG Kurt Klemme: Automation in shipmanagement set to rise Digitalisation will "change the shipping world", says Kurt Klemme, managing director of leading German owner Reederei Nord. The Hamburg-based company's view is that digitalisation will drive a higher level of automation in shipmanagement, as well as chartering, he says. But the level of "scalability" will be limited given there are only around 60,000 oceangoing commercial vessels. Reederei Nord JP Morgan picks up Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Containers Angeliki Frangou's boxship owner presents an 'interesting alternative' for investors, says Analyst Noah Parquette. KGJ sells OBO for scrap The Kristian Gerhard Jebsen company SKS Tankers has sold one of its two remaining combined carriers (OBOs) that were built before 2000. Demolition brokers in Europe say the 109,000-dwt Tiete (built 1999) has gone for green recycling into India for $425 per ldt or $8m. The company tends to keep its ships till they are 20 years old. SKS Tiete is due for special survey this year and has been on th Atlantic Bulk offloads tanker for $33m and departs sector Greece's Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management has ended a brief return to the tanker market, selling its only product carrier in a $33m deal. Several brokers in the UK and the US report the company is offloading the 50,000-dwt Desert Mariner (built 2018). The Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard-built product tanker is understood to be going to a non-Greek, multinational outfit. Some brokers have identified th Marinakis fixes out ex-BP aframax Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis appears to have done well on his investment in a 13-year-old aframax tanker. According to European brokers, the 113,000-dwt Androklis (built 2006) has been fixed for a year at $20,500 per day, with an option for a second year at $25,000 per day, by trader Trafigura Beheer. The Marinakis company Capital Maritime and Trading bought the ship from BP as British Kestre Billionaire Torstein Hagen leads with his heart as he offers support to victims The fast-growth cruise industry should take notice of Viking's approach as cruise and shipping increasingly push into harsh maritime terrain Japan ratifies Hong Kong Convention International recycling regulation added to national law. Angelicoussis and Nakilat forge LNG carrier alliance Qatar's Nakilat and John Angelicoussis' Maran Ventures are teaming up to run LNG carriers. The two companies have set up a joint venture (JV) called Global Shipping Co. Nakilat will have a 60% stake, with Maran having the rest. Nakilat hints at Q-Flex LNG carrier transits of Panama Canal Maran Gas makes LNG design switch as DSME decision looms It will operate four 173,400-cbm newbuildings, ef Merger finalises after Evangelos Marinakis finally gives into Diamond's advances Capital Product Partners and US tanker owner merge after a year-long courtship ITF reveals state of food stores on German bulker Video footage has revealed the state of food stores aboard a German bulker held in Australia. The 58,000-dwt Anna-Elisabeth (built 2008) made the news after it docked at Port Kembla for an inspection by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The check had been requested by the ITF union after complaints of inadequate provisions and lack of shore leave made by the 17 Sri Lankan Sterling's Quentin Soanes plays down digital threat to S&P brokers Digitalisation faces an uphill task replacing sale-and-purchase brokers, according to Sterling Shipping Services' chairman Quentin Soanes. "How is a Greek owner going to sell his ship to a Chinese buyer [who doesn't speak English]," says Soanes. "I don't see digitalisation has any role in that." Soanes doubts whether digitalisation in S&P will reach the point where "you start worrying about it" BW completes chemical tanker exit with scrap sales Andreas Sohmen-Pao-controlled BW Group has reportedly completed its exit from the chemical tanker sector with a scrap deal. The Singapore company has sold two elderly ships, the 19,500-dwt Bright World (built 1997) and Bold World (built 1998), for more than $800 per ldt or more than $5m each, scrap brokers said. Idan Ofer completes deal for BW chemical tanker fleet The price was due to a high s Rise of the 'aquanaut' keeps human element at fore of autonomous ship technology Industry's technological push should be seen as an opportunity to supplement highly qualified seafarers, rather than replace them entirely Agility Gas plots VLEC revolution US company Agility Gas Technology is developing what it believes will be a game-changing VLEC-type ship for gas transport. It is teaming up with compatriot Herbert Engineering Corp (HEC) to design a large atmospheric-pressure cryogenic-liquid chemical transport vessel. "Specific designs are under development for very large volume liquid ethylene, ethane and propylene transport," it said. Agilit Johannes Ostensjo targets growth with NMS takeover Private owner Johannes Ostensjo dy AS has bought Norwegian crewing company Norwegian Maritime Services (NMS). The operation, established in 2005, will be run as an independent unit with its own management in the Ostensjo Group. No financial details were revealed. Ostensjo Rederi reveals frigate rescue drama NMS supplies seafarers to Norwegian shipowners. It is headquartered in Akrehamn with br Jae-hoon Bae takes top job at HMM Korean owner HMM has brought in logistics specialist Jae-hoon Bae as its new president and CEO. He is replacing CK Yoo, who announced in February he would be stepping down at the end of this month. Bae was recommended earlier in March by a committee led by Korea Development Bank following a "comprehensive candidate examination", the company said. HMM launches $136m scrubber fund HMM CEO CK Yoo Kalani claims charity not a motive for DryShips aid Marc Bistricer-led investment house says it had risk and profit in mind lending to George Economou's struggling public company, not attempt to manipulate values Newcomer Archangel Pacific gets going with four ships and links to Pappadakis clan A new dry bulk player is up and running in Piraeus led by a member of Greece's Pappadakis family and John Couroussopoulos, a former co-managing director of Kassian Maritime. Archangel Pacific has been in business since December. Equasis already lists the outfit with four bulkers, all of which were previously managed by Kassian. Archangel's debut quartet consists of the 81,600-dwt Egyptian Mike ( Aegean Marine to exit Chapter 11 next week New York-listed Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has had its reorganisation plan confirmed. The US bankruptcy court for the southern district of New York approved the scheme, subject to minor modifications. This paves the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 restructuring next week as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group, it said. Oaktree Capital Management looks to recoup Crypto hype for initial coin offerings dies down Some project developers may shift to venture capital to back their blockchain-based shipping platforms after some disappointing results last year Clarksons: markets "recalibrating" ahead of IMO 2020 Clarksons Research has unearthed signs of further "market recalibration" ahead of IMO 2020 next year. Managing director Stephen Gordon said vessel supply is looking manageable and there is potential for IMO 2020 'wildcards' to have a positive impact. But broader economic headwinds are impacting sentiment, suggesting demand side risks should be monitored closely, he added. Case highlights 'massi BGL finds new OSV for gold retrieval Salvage company Britannia's Gold (BGL) is heading back out to lucrative British World War shipwrecks with a new OSV. The company has chartered an unnamed ship to try to extract millions of dollars of gold and silver from vessels in the Irish Sea and Atlantic. BGL brings in Kursk salvage team to cut into war wrecks Gold-hunters begin cutting into war-time wreck It has secured the OSV with the h FSL fundraiser won't lead to mandatory offer The new $31m fundraiser by First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) will not lead to a mandatory offer from subscribing unitholders. The company has won approval from Singapore monetary authority SIC to waive this obligation as long as other investors agree. The fundraiser was revealed last November. FSL Trust seals SGX approval "in principle" for fundraiser FSL has proposed a non-renounceable prefe Croatia arrests 12 in probe into Uljanik "financial damage" Croatia has arrested 12 people on suspicion of causing more than HRK 1bn ($152m) of financial damage to struggling shipbuilder Uljanik Group and the state budget. Interior minister Davor Bozinovic told state news agency Hina: "This morning the police began action during which 12 people were arrested." Uljanik workers weld yard gates shut Domestic media said among the dozen held were former top American Club bolsters capabilities in Greece and New York New York-based P&I outfit says four appointments also help to grow gender diversity. Glencore caught up in China-Canada canola dispute Commodity giant's Viterra subsidiary latest to feel impact of fallout surrounding tech executive. Aussie iron ore ports back in action after Veronica Berths and anchorages to be re-populate in a staged manner over the next 24 hours, says GAC. International Seaways offers casualty reaction advice Shipowners need to strike the right balance between openness and credibility after casualties, an International Seaways executive told the assembled attorneys at the American Bar Association's Admiralty Disruption conference in New Orleans over the weekend. James Small, the New York-traded tanker owner's corporate secretary and general counsel, said companies need to have a system to communicate BP: Refiners have invested $1bn to meet IMO 2020 Oil major says there's been a huge amount of investment in refineries and it will continue beyond 2020.

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MARCH 27, 2019
Stronger USMCA labor provisions urged Several representatives of organized labor told a House subcommittee on Tuesday that the U.S., Canada and Mexico should get back to the negotiation table for a stronger enforcement mechanism for USMCA labor provisions. HMM names Jae-hoon Bae president and CEO The South Korean liner carrier's announcement does not mention former leader C.K. Yoo, who told employees he was resigning in February. ITF responds to World Shipping Council attacks The International Transport Forum says its "views are grounded in data, evidence and economic research with the objective to foster efficient transport solutions that serve citizens." Transplace breaks ground on Arkansas operations center Ryder bringing on new chief financial officer Oakland cranes to be converted to hybrid power Canadian National acquires TransX Nike pays 12.5 million euro fine for trade restrictions All damaged Yantian Express containers discharged

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MARCH 27, 2019
RBOB leads oil futures lower after US stock build NYMEX RBOB futures settled sharply lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed a surprise build in US Atlantic Coast inventories US crude supply adds barrels as refinery runs, exports slow US crude supply edged higher last week as exports dipped and refinery headwinds weighed on utilization rates Pemex imports light crude in February, boosts heavy crude exports to the US Pemex imported light crude in February while freeing up more barrels of heavy oil for export to the US after sanctions on Venezuelan grades were imposed External: Global Risk Management BIMCO developing clauses, contracts to prepare for IMO 2020 "Our big focus is keeping the industry informed...how you can put it into practice," Hunter 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:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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