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April 29, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HPH Trust net profit falls 33pc to US$6.1 million, sales up 029pc
  • Cosco's OOCL first quarter revenue up 2.3pc to US$1.46 billion.
  • Cosco Shipping Ports Q1 profit fell 27.9pc but sales rose 4.1pc
  • ONE reports US$586 million net loss in first year of operation
  • ONE takes delivery of 14,052-TEU ship for Asia US east coast trade
  • Drewry says win-win shipping alliance terminal operations hard to find
  • ICS says shipping will enjoy improvement if overcapacity ends
  • Europe-Asia/North America box shipping capacity rises slightly
  • Six seamen kidnapped off Nigeria's Bonny Outer Anchorage
  • Planned East Coast Rail Link should help Malaysia's Westports
  • Russia to team up with China to develop an Arctic shipping route
  • Old Dominion Q1 profit up 21.9pc to US$133,323, sales rise 7.1pc
  • Cargotec suffers 8pc profit decline to US$33.7 million as sales rise 2pc
  • Hong Kong Airlines tells pilots to go to other Hainan carriers
  • Forward Air Q1 profit up 3.9pc to US$18.4 million, sales rise 6.2pc
  • Kenyan tax men crack down on non-compliant import/export firms
  • Flydubai Cargo is named Air Cargo Operator of the Year 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A key regional hub
  • Network lauds international partners
  • Bogotá receives laurels from American Airlines
  • Senator International now in Karlsruhe
  • Own petrol station network reduces fuel costs
  • Hapag Lloyd sustainability reports includes SDG
  • 40 years of Transland
  • Eco locomotive replaces old switcher in California
  • Panalpina expands perishables network
  • CMA CGM enlarges digital portfolio
  • Julie Black of Hunt & Palmer becomes deputy chair of Baca
  • Vienna calling - Air Canada coming
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fedex Express opens logistics centre in Panama
  • New man for Weserport
  • Russian forwarder continues to invest heavily in fleet
  • Container throughput solid in February says Drewry
  • First Taiwanese airline is Iata CEIV Pharma certified

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • $586m loss hits ONE's parent carriers, only MOL manages to stay in the black
  • Cargolux chief: 'I won't drop prices to get tonnage' in a challenging 2019
  • US-Mexico border congestion eases, but 'we are weeks from normal service'
  • UPS chief determined to stay positive, despite declining profits in Q1
  • P&O cries 'ferry foul' and demands £33m payout to match Eurotunnel's
  • Rebound Returns appoints Colin Griffin as executive vice president
  • Supply chain radar: Amazon Logistics isn't picking a fight - rather, it needs your help

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • AIDAnova notches up two more LNG fueling firsts
    Carnival Corporation's AIDAnova, operated by its Germany-based AIDA Cruises brand, today became the first LNG fueled cruise to visit Barcelona, Spain -and the first to be fueled with LNG in the Mediterranean.
  • Total to hold New York Global Sulfur Cap Forum
    On May 9, New York's Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum will be the site of one of a series of Global Sulfur Cap Forums being presented by Total at shipping centers
  • Is this how to make almost any tug an icebreaker?
    A new Finnish initiative would enable any ice strengthened vessel to be used for icebreaking, using a motorized removable bow powered by Danfoss Editron. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched a
  • Newly-merged EnscoRowan takes delivery of jack-up
    Offshore driller EnscoRowan has taken delivery of its first newbuilding rig since its formation by the merger of Ensco plc and Rowan Companies plc, which completed April 11, The rig, the harsh

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Digitalisation survey identifies owners' enthusiasm for new tech - along with the common need for a solid business case to justify investment
    A survey of attitudes towards digitalisation reveals that most shipping professionals are keen to explore new technology as a solution...
  • From the News Desk: Businesses are also a cyber risk
    Forum in Athens to ponder the massive danger of cyber criminals using ships as weapons
  • Will Stellar Daisy lessons be learned too late?
    An industry participant has said that by the time any amendments are made for improved safety, the converted very large...
  • Iran-China crude flow is moving via ship-to-ship transfer network
    Lloyd's List vessel tracking data reveals how a network of Chinese-controlled tankers are moving Iranian crude and switching off AIS...
  • Marine rates hardening in US, Middle East and Singapore
    'Ultimately from a broker's standpoint, the market would seem to be - from a geographic standpoint - equalising and calming...
  • OOCL revenue and volumes rise in first quarter
    Slow growth in transpacific and intra-Asia trades constrains growth at Hong Kong-based carrier
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Here's how we decarbonise shipping
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Shipping's 'Paris Agreement' needs its regulators
    At one year old, shipping's 'Paris Agreement' requires regulators taking bold steps if it is to grow into something meaningful
  • Yard Talk | Chance for a Japanese renaissance
    South Korea and China have eaten away at the Japanese share of the shipbuilding market in recent years
  • Tanker trends: Certainty of uncertainty
    Tanker demolition is not expected to accelerate until the end of the year, when owners will gain clarity about how...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings lowers container throughput growth forecast
    HPH chief executive Gerry Yim has warned of 'a slowdown' at Yantian terminals this year, though qualifying that there has been no sign of...
  • MOL back in the black as domestic rivals struggle
    All three lines expressed optimism that their investments in the ONE container shipping joint venture would finally bear fruit and...
  • P&O sues UK over no-deal Brexit ferry contracts
    P&O claims that the award of £33m of public money to Eurotunnel put its business at a 'competitive disadvantage'
  • Container freight rates set to remain subdued
    Efforts to maintain capacity discipline have failed to raise the outlook for rates
  • Bunker Holding Group secures $1bn credit facility
    The new money will help refinance and increase a $650m revolving credit facility
  • Western Bulk appoints new chief executive as Ismar exits
    The new head Hans Aasn's, who was appointed by the board, assumes his role in July
  • The Interview: Richard Turner
    Son of an Anglican priest from Essex, Richard Turner now heads both the International Union of Marine Insurance and RSA's...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high | Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker | Exclusive interview with...
  • Petronas takes 50% stake in Brazilian offshore fields
    Move marks an important milestone for Petronas as the company diversifies and expands its oil business portfolio in South America
  • Novatek sells stake in Arctic LNG 2 project to China
    China is seen as one of the key consuming markets for Novatek's LNG sales and the Russian company has previously...
  • ONE expects profits in fiscal year 2019
    ONE posted a net loss of $96m in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2019
  • Port of Los Angeles moves to counter maritime cyber crime
    The proposed centre will be a collaborative effort to share cyber threat information across a range of companies within the...
  • NYK replaces president after huge losses
    Nagasawa currently oversees the company's automotive transport, dry bulk and energy shipping businesses
  • Pengerang completes first LNGC gas up-cool down
    Petronas-owned LNG carrier Puteri Zamrud Satu has already departed from Pengerang on completing the gassing up and cooling down operation and...
  • Okeanis sees tanker market uplift from third quarter
    Chairman and chief executive Ioannis Alafouzos says new company is primed to seize a generational opportunity
  • Tyler Baron becomes Minerva Bunkering CEO
    Mr Baron was one of three board appointments made last May to end litigation from a group of activist investors
  • US west coast container imports dip year on year
    By comparison, this February the nine US east coast ports monitored by the PMSA posted a combined increase of 3.3%...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Railroads work to speed US, Canada truck gates
  • Rhine container surcharges return due to draft drop
  • Oakland port's truck mitigation plan advances
  • LTL carrier Estes Express bids on NEMF flatbed assets
  • ONE expects 2019 profit after last year's loss
  • Port of LA enlists industry to fend off cyber threats
  • HMM's new CEO drives service changes
  • MPV/HL rates buck gloomy outlook

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Knud E Hansen goes back to China for ro-ros
    Knud E Hansen is going back to Nanjing Jinling Shipyard to develop three more ro-ros for the Grimaldi Group. Knud E Hansen unveils Grimaldi ro-ros This time, the Danish ship designer is working on ships for the Italian shipower's subsidiary Finnlines. The trio of ships are expected to be delivered starting in 2021 and will have more than 5,000 square metres of vehcile decks while carrying the h
  • Bahamas to investigate 2017 Carnival sewage dumping
    US judge releases report showing 13 incidents in which Carnival illegally dumped treated sewage in Bahamian waters while on probation.
  • Cosco's container unit boosted by higher freight rates and OOIL deal
    Cosco Shipping Holdings says its dual-brand strategy is working as shipping revenues increase.
  • VLGC market remains on upward curve despite bull-run taking a breather
    VLGC owners have seen the second longest bull-run in history come to an end but analysts believe there is plenty more to come from the recovering market. Rates for the largest LPG carriers have been climbing consistently for the past month but lost a little ground yesterday to snap the winning sequence. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard Promise of six-fig
  • Product tanker upturn the real deal, says Concordia Maritime chief Kim Ullman
    Product tanker owners are experiencing the early stages of a multi-year upturn, according to Concordia Maritime chief executive Kim Ullman. A first taste of the good times came in the final three months of 2018 and now volatility has arrived with rates at higher levels. Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing
  • Chinese LNG investment crucial due to Russian sanctions
    Chinese investment in Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 project is viewed as vital by Deutsche Bank (DB) due to potential financing problems caused by western sanctions. China's CNOOC and CNPC each agreed to take a 10% stake in the Novatek-led scheme on Thursday, with France's Total already having bought 10%. Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project
  • P&O sues UK over Eurotunnel Brexit pay-out
    The fall-out from the UK's awarding of post-Brexit ferry contracts has continued with news that P&O Ferries is suing the government. The UK operator is objecting to a pay-out of £33m ($44m) to rival Eurotunnel to settle a court case against the UK state. UK faces paying out millions more in Brexit ferry fiasco UK government cancels Seaborne Brexit ferry contract This legal battle was prompted
  • Flagship China Shipbuilding Industry Corp unit sees costs chew into bottom line
    First-quarter results at China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSICL) were hit by high steel costs and rising expenses in research and development, even as the Shanghai-listed shipbuilder managed to stay in the black on one-off accounting gains. Excluding all one-off items, CSICL posted net loss of CNY 535m ($79.4m) for January-March, compared with a net profit of CNY 255m during the same period of
  • Hong Kong shipowner TCC Group sells oldest capesize bulker for scrap
    TCC Group of Hong Kong is believed to have sold its oldest capesize bulker for demolition. Its move comes at a time shipowners are showing an appetite for scrapping bulkers at a relatively young age given a weak market this year. Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise Vale mine reopening delivers 'very good news' for battered capesize market Source
  • Marshall Islands plans safety talks to prevent repeat of Stellar Daisy tragedy
    The Marshall Islands is set to open up talks at the IMO for a revision of the Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) convention to ensure bulk carrier conversions like the Stellar Daisy are built to a safe standard. The move comes following recommendations made in its report into the loss of the VLOC Stellar Daisy and 22 seafarers' lives in March 2017. The Stellar Daisy's technical dimensions, with its h
  • LSC takes on new Vitol VLGCs
    Latvia's LSC has taken over management of the first of Vitol's new VLGCs. The Vitol-controlled company already manages some of the group's tankers, but has now added the 84,000-cbm Vivit Dubhe to its fleet. Vitol boosts tanker fleet with Sargeant deal Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC The ship was handed over last month from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). LSC said the vessel is the
  • Box volumes and revenue rise at OOCL
    Hong Kong container line OOCL has posted an increase in container volumes and revenue for the first quarter. The owner, now controlled by China's Cosco, said it carried 1.6% more boxes at 1.6m teu year-on-year, up from 1.57m teu in 2018. Revenues jumped by 5.9% to $1.46bn, as loadable capacity increased by 2.3%. The overall load factor was 0.5% lower than the same period in 2018, but overall av
  • Johs Thode exits shipowning after selling last boxship
    Germany's Johs Thode has finally exited the shipowning business. The Hamburg-based shipowner is understood to have sold its last vessel, the 1,118-teu Hanse Fortune (built 2006). The container feeder vessel was the last of four vessels to be sold in the past few weeks. Details of the transaction remain unclear, but German financial sources said the companies that owned the Thode ships were decl
  • Tanker newbuilding deliveries reach record levels in first quarter of 2019, says Clarksons
    Tanker newbuilding deliveries reached record levels in the first quarter of 2019 bringing a sharp upturn in fleet growth after a stable 2018, according to data from Clarksons. Clarksons: markets 'recalibrating' ahead of IMO 2020 Case highlights 'massive misvaluation' of shipping companies in capital markets JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019 With a front-loaded
  • Glencore faces second US trading probe
    Trading and chartering giant Glencore is facing another US probe. It said it had been informed that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating whether the company may have violated certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and/or CFTC regulations through corrupt practices in connection with commodities. "Glencore understands that the CFTC's investigations are at a
  • Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway
    Russian producer Novatek is set to end Yamal LNG cargo transhipment in Norway. It is planning to move the operation to the Murmansk region of Russia by the end of the year, the Interfax news agency reported. "We have agreed on a location with the defense ministry, it's close to Kildin Island, but we need a decision to expand the Murmansk port's territory, on checkpoints," said Novatek chairman L
  • NS United merging VLCC, gas and bulker operations
    Japanese owner NS United is combining its tanker and gas carriers operations with some of its bulker business. The idea is to "strengthen its energy services", it said. NS United boosted by rising capesize market Two coal carrier/bulker teams handling domestic and general services will be merged with its oil and gas team carrying out services and fuel procurement. The new energy group will be
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk turns to Beihai to extend newcastlemax newbuilding drive
    Cosco Shipping Bulk has swooped for three more newcastlemax newbuildings to add a second tranche of ships to a major project. Cosco Shipping Bulk inks first round of newbuildings in newcastlemax project Polaris Shipping appoints bookrunners for IPO in Oslo Fresh from inking up to 10 vessels at Cosco HI Yangzhou earlier this week it has now placed a trio of 210,000 dwt bulkers at CSIC Qingdao Be
  • Credit impairment rises at Swedbank
    Credit impairment is on the rise at Sweden's Swedbank. The lender said the figure for the first quarter was SEK 218m ($22.9m), up from SEK 127m in the same period of 2017. Swedbank slashes impairments in 2018 Net interest income was up at SEK 11.36bn versus SEK 10.68bn Net profit rose to SEK 5.27bn, against SEK 5.03bn in 2018. It highlighted increased loan volumes and said its credit quality
  • Dr Peters down to two tankers after sale of suezmax duo to Moundreas family
    German shipping player Dr Peters Group is left with just two tankers after selling an 18-year old suezmax duo to NGM Energy, a Moundreas family company. European market sources said the 150,000-dwt sisterships DS Symphony and DS Melody (both built 2001) changed hands at close to $12m each. The vessels, built at Sasebo Heavy Industries, were among a group of tankers redelivered to Dr Peters abou
  • Bunker Holding seals $1bn finance deal
    Danish fuel supplier Bunker Holding has secured new financing worth $1bn. The unsecured revolving credit facility involves a syndicate of 12 banks. PPG boosts financing to more than $700m The family-owned company said this is one of the largest corporate credit facilities to date in the industry and supports its continued growth and the need for further financial flexibility in the light of IMO
  • Containerships clobber K Line as result turns red
    Japanese giant K Line has slipped to a loss in the year to 31 March as its new containership venture with NYK and MOL hit the bottom line. The company said the net deficit was JPY 111bn ($99m), against a JPY 10bn profit in the previous 12 months. Revenue declined to JPY 837bn from JPY 1.62 trillion. New K Line CEO launches business review Bulkers saw profit grow to JPY 4.4bn from a loss of JPY
  • Trio vie for Hanjin's Subic yard
    Three foreign groups are battling to take over the Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction shipyard in the Philippines. Hanjin's Philippines claims total $1.71bn The country's trade undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo was cited by Business Mirror as saying that the trio had pledged to devise business plans for the company, which sought court rehabilitation in January after defaulting on debt. The th
  • Reborn owner Shanghai Junzheng Logistics plots fleet renewal after Sinochem deal
    Successor of Sinochem International Logistics is planning a gradual fleet renewal
  • Mitsui OSK Lines outperforms rivals as it returns to profit
    Wet and dry segments help offset poor performance and containership arm at Japanese giant.
  • LNG man set to take over the reins at NYK
    Forty-year company veteran set to be next president as Tadaaki Naito is named as next chairman.
  • Teekay LNG Partners confirms Petrobras charter extension
    US-listed LNG carrier owner also confirms that promised dividend increase has kicked in.
  • Impairments drag NYK to $400m full-year loss
    Continued problems at Ocean Network Express (ONE) continue to haunt Japanese liner giant.
  • Ultra Deep Solutions joins hunt for top secret jet fighter
    Singapore subsea owner's vessel has been chartered to help carry out underwater search.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Houston trying to balance shipping, energy industry interests
    The port also is looking to speed up a project to widen its main shipping channel.
  • Manufacturers need tools to adapt to USMCA
    Manufacturers should prepare for increased regional value content for the automobile sector, speakers said during an American Shipper webinar.
  • ONE reports $586 million loss in 2018-19 fiscal year
    Ocean Network Express, the container shipping company owned by NYK, MOL and "K" Line, forecasts a profit in the current fiscal year.
  • Japanese shipping companies expect better year ahead
    Results of NYK, MOL and "K" Line suffer from loss by their joint venture, Ocean Network Express.
  • USTR adds Saudi Arabia to high-priority IP concerns list
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its annual "Special 301" report on Thursday.
  • DHS steps up targeting of illicit opioids at source
    The Department of Homeland Security and Justice and State departments are working with counterparts in China, Mexico and Central and South America.
  • Executive Moves: Avianca, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
  • Yantian Express set for repairs in China in August
  • Estes bids to acquire equipment from bankrupt trucker
  • APHIS keeps inspection reserve fund in place
  • CMA CGM adding Vietnam call during cashew nut season
  • Awards: Albwardy Damen to Transplace

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Trump asks OPEC to boost oil supply, blames state taxes for gasoline prices
    US President Donald Trump showed Friday he remains focused on domestic gasoline prices
  • China, US face off on Iranian crude flows, with risks to global economy
    China and the US are in an intense standoff over Iranian crude oil
  • Crude settles lower amid profit-taking, Trump comments
    Oil futures ended the week sharply lower as traders booked profits
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 11% following closed arbitrage east
    Fuel oil stocks in the ARA hub rose week on week
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Davide Anghinoni moves to Saras
    Bunker trader Davide Anghinoni has moved to Saras Trading SA from Toyota Tusho UK
  • Singapore HSFO sentiment firms on hopes of lower Western inflow; stocks at 15-month high
    The Singapore high sulfur fuel oil market is expected to rebound in the near term
  • Hoegh Autoliners launches IMO 2020 preparations
    Hoegh Autoliners said it has started preparing for the lower sulfur cap for marine fuel from 2020
  • Singapore's MPA suspends Southernpec's bunker craft operator license
    MPA has also suspended the bunker tanker, Southernpec 7, from conducting bunkering operations at the port.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Commodity trader Trafigura ships Venezuelan crude from Europe to China
    The 157,271 dwt tanker Marlin Savanah arrived in the outer limits of Qingdao port on April 11, carrying a cargo of Merey 16 crude owned by Trafigura.

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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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