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January 8, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • HHI Group aims to garner US$15.9b in new ships orders in 2020
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port's 2019 sea-rail cargo volumes soar 33pc in 2019
  • UK's navy to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
  • China to visit US next week to sign trade deal
  • Colombo terminal handles 2.9m TEU in 2019, continuing on its sharp growth track
  • Stowaways jailed for disrputing box ship operations in London
  • DHL Express promotes Ng Chee Choong to be new MD for HK and Macau
  • U-Freight certified to screen air cargo for loading at HK airport
  • San Bernardino airport gets green light to expand cargo handling capacity
  • John Dietrich is new chief executive at Atlas Air Worldwide

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • EMU Lines achieves one more milestone in the "Super ODC League" of project logistics
  • Freight derivatives market sees solid year in 2019
  • China's SF Airlines launches Shenzhen-New Delhi freighter service
  • Delta Air Lines commences non-stop flight between Mumbai & New York-JFK; capacity to carry up to 12 t of cargo
  • FFFAI participates in MCCI Logistics Forum to expedite regional trade
  • Hardeep Puri holds high level meeting with state govts on issues related to Civil Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo expanding digital sales
  • Special drive to remove speed breakers from National Highways
  • Commerce Ministry prepares blueprint with 6 parameters to improve India's ranking in EoDB
  • Painting all exporters with the same brush is unfair & damaging, says FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fewer journeys and more efficiency
  • Trial run for double stack container train in India
  • Wilson Logistics selects EKA platform
  • Major acquisition on Indian east coast
  • COA elects new chairman and vice-chairman
  • Malaysia Airlines offers more cargo space to Java
  • Expanding network in Finland
  • Tapa certificate for trans-o-flex
  • Finnair Cargo appoints new sales director Asia
  • Etihad Cargo begins and ends 2019 with Iata certification
  • Next step for LNG in Rostock
  • Cooperation in Brazil
  • Kazahkh cargo carrier incorporates B747 freighter
  • Joint sales office in Hamburg
  • AEO status for Glomar
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • EMO Trans opens in Philippines

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • EC launches new probe into 'dubious' Italian port tax exemptions
  • A tough time for cargo at Dutch airports as government eyes new tax on freighters
  • Unions and trucking firms in legal battle over owner-driver status in California
  • Japanese shipping bosses bullish for the new year, but all fear demand slowing
  • New year could bring Air India and Jet Airways a new lease of life
  • First container fire of the year erupts on Cosco boxship
  • Test alarm over low-sulphur fuel blends for ocean-going vessels

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • DNV GL releases report on battery safety in ships
    As ever more powerful battery packs are installed in vessels, DNV GL has released a new report on battery safety in ships. The report assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery
  • Sea Machines wins USCG and ABS approval for wireless helm system for ATBs
    A wireless helm system developed by Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for installation aboard U.S.-flag ATB (articulated tug
  • Austal rolls out 118-meter trimaran
    Austal Australia last month rolled out the hull (No. 394) and attached the superstructure for Bajamar Express, the first of two 118 meter trimarans under construction for Fred. Olsen Express of the
  • Wallem exec joins key Hong Kong cruise panel
    Wallem Group Managing Director for Ship Agency Services, Dickson Chin, has joined Hong Kong's influential Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry (ACCI). His extensive logistical support expertise will help ensure that the number
  • Wärtsilä scrubber gets Chinese type approval
    Wärtsilä reports that its exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) system has been type approved in China by the China Classification Society (CCS). This follows an order for the system from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
  • Thordon Seal retrofit keeps OTSV on-hire
    Although keeping capital expenditure under control may be a key consideration during system procurement, any savings can quickly vanish if low cost components result in an increase in unbudgeted operational costs. That

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Insurers see 'no dramatic change' in risk to Gulf shipping, as US puts vessels on alert
    'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
  • World boxship fleet update: No new orders in new year's sales
    Scrubber retrofits continue to take capacity out of the fleet but high charter rates hold back demolition
  • The Interview: Kitack Lim
    The International Maritime Organization's secretary-general, elected for a second term until the end of 2023, has overseen an extremely busy...
  • US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks on shipping
    US commercial vessels are advised to co-ordinate vessel voyage planning with US Fifth Fleet Naval Co-operation and Guidance for Shipping...
  • Rudder failure leads to bulker drifting off Greece
    The 2001-built vessel Aeolos owned by Alexandria Shipping was carrying iron ore from Turkey to Malta when it broke down
  • Maersk Tankers launches digital venture
    Tramp vessel owners will form the key target market for a digital tool that helps to optimise vessel speed, bunker...
  • M/Maritime acquires second Japanese kamsarmax
    M/Maritime has focused mainly on the handymax and the supramax-to-ultramax dry bulk segments, but the extension of the fleet to...
  • Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions
    'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
  • Seaspan's rescue of Swiber falls through
    A key element of the deal was a $1bn liquefied natural gas-to-power project that Swiber was pursuing in Vietnam, which...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Four killed in attack near Nigeria coast | US-Iran tensions spark return of Hormuz naval escorts for...
  • Cosco boxship hit by blaze off India
    Misdeclared or undeclared dangerous goods are thought to be the main area of suspicion relating to the blaze
  • Derivative volumes jump in wet and dry markets
    Tanker and dry forward freight agreement volumes were up 38% and 11% year on year, respectively, according to the Baltic...
  • Australia overtakes Qatar as top LNG exporter
    Australia's LNG shipments jumped 11.9% last year, gaining export revenue of $34bn
  • Cyclone shuts Western Australia port
    Port Broome will remain closed until further notice because of deteriorating conditions
  • Saudi Aramco and Sempra Energy advance plans for Texas LNG facility
    Speculation has arisen over Saudi Aramco's decision to enter the natural gas market, especially after reports in early December that...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • US Gulf barge services targeting resin exports with federal grants
  • Judge to hear ILWU motion on $94 million jury award Feb. 14
  • Wind cargo boosts freight tons at Port of Duluth-Superior
  • USMCA will speed Customs, but freight likely to lag
  • Providers focus on distributing benefits of freight visibility
  • Barge services in Florida, Virginia get USDOT funds
  • Private terminals drive Indian container volumes to year-end upward swing

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Analyst: Golar fleet sale would be positive, even at a loss
  • Neon quits Lloyd's of London
  • US, UK issue warnings to ships transiting Middle East waters
  • Dry bulk set for late-2020 rebound amid very long recovery
  • Zeroing in on zero-carbon possibilities
  • Fugro to pay Tasik Subsea $27m in charter termination tussle
  • Nordic American Tankers trumpets six-figure suezmax fixture
  • Awilco confirms pricing of LNG carrier sale and leasebacks
  • Containers loose off Dardanelles as storm batters Turkey
  • Insurance war committee meets as Gulf tensions rise
  • IMO 2020's start sees bunker price spread hit record level
  • Oman Shipping banks $80m to finance VLCC duo
  • LNG carrier newbuilding orders climb to 60 in 2019
  • Shipowners should become early movers as the bell tolls for Libor
  • Bourbon COO Gael Bodenes quits after banks take over
  • Maersk Tankers launches digital spin-off in green software push
  • Cosco Shipping Lines boxship suffers cargo fire
  • Greece seeks FSRU and LNG carriers to serve Crete import project
  • Shell charters Engie LNG bunker vessel for Canary Islands work
  • Seaspan's $200m rescue of offshore player Swiber falls through
  • DECADE AHEAD: Regulation expected to fuel 'revolution' for shipping
  • DECADE AHEAD: Sustainable opportunities seen for shipmanagers
  • DECADE AHEAD: Cruise sector predicted to continue 'explosive growth'
  • Baltic Exchange: volatility boosts tanker and bulker FFAs
  • Swire Pacific Offshore scraps unwanted seismic survey vessel
  • Master killed as more West Africa pirate attacks emerge
  • CMIH close to completing AVIC International Maritime takeover

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Predictive cruise control, gap reducers score big on NACFE fuel efficiency study
    The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.
  • Pre-Chinese New Year box import bump disappoints
    Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
  • CN strike linked to plunge in Canada's trade volumes
    Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network's capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.
  • Boeing reverses, says MAX pilots should get trained in simulators
    Boeing's troubles keep mounting with the 737 MAX, but there are indications that regulators may be able to clear the plane for flight again in...
  • Canadian Pacific moves record grain volumes in fourth-quarter 2019
    New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.
  • Averitt Express opens Atlanta distribution center, its first in market
    Averitt Express its first distribution center in Atlanta
  • Three plead guilty to importing fake Native American jewelry
    Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/7
    Trucking Freight Futures are mainly mixed to start the week on Monday.
  • CES 2020: Seeing pavement gets new meaning with Transparent Hood
    Continental Automotive's Transparent Hood technology could help trucks see what's over the hill ahead. #CES2020
  • HubTran earns spot on 2020 FreightTech 25 list
    HubTran in vanguard of digital push to streamline back-office processes.
  • FMCSA postpones queries after Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse crash
    Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.
  • Analyst lowers earnings forecasts, truckload hardest hit
    Outlook for future improvement to earnings is still hazy as Morgan Stanley analyst lowers fourth-quarter estimates for most transportation companies.
  • WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video]
    We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don't...
  • CES 2020: Plus.ai launches safety testing program
    The autonomous trucking startup plans to test vehicles in most continental states by the end of 2020.
  • The promise of on-the-go last-mile delivery models
    Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
  • Train of storms to hit Northwest for another week (with forecast video)
    Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.
  • Today's Pickup: Panasonic joins Tropos Motors for connected last-mile solution
    Panasonic is lending its vehicle connectivity and monitoring solution to a last-mile electric vehicle produced by Tropos Motors. Also, vote nears on Connecticut tolls and...
  • CES 2020: Mercedes-Benz creates Avatar-inspired concept
    Mercedes-Benz is shoring up its green credentials with the Avatar-inspired Vision AVTR concept car at #CES2020.
  • Cross-border 3PL inks warehouse deal in Laredo
    Third-party logistics provider Source Logistics recently signed a pre-lease agreement to rent the new 423,280-square-foot building No. 2 at the Port Grande logistics facility in...
  • CES 2020: Uber partners with Hyundai for developing flying taxis
    Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber's air taxi network.
  • CES 2020: FedEx,Walgreens execs share last-mile delivery solutions (with video)
    They are joined on stage by Roxo the robot.
  • Borden Dairy files for bankruptcy protection
    Borden Dairy Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 5, blaming rising raw milk costs, reduced milk consumption and increased competition among non-dairy alternatives,...
  • IMO 2020 fallout, demand slump batter dry bulk
    Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?
  • Postmaster general delays retirement as USPS seeks successor
    Postmaster General Megan Brennan delays her Jan. 31 retirement as USPS searches for successor
  • Loss of DHL contract leads to New York carrier shutting down
    The loss of a DHL contract has led to a New York carrier issuing layoff notices to 48 employees.
  • CES 2020: Toyota plans hydrogen fuel cell-powered city of the future
    Toyota said at #CES2020 that it plans to build a 175-acre city of the future at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan that will...
  • CES 2020: ZF advances timetable for Level 4 trucking autonomy
    ZF Friedrichshafen said at #CES2020 that it will deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving system to a trucking customer by 2025.
  • Court upholds ruling that Walmart pay California drivers $54.6 million for layover time
    Federal appeals court panel upholds district court ruling that Walmart must pay California drivers additional wages for non-driving time
  • EPA advances clean-truck NOx-reduction plan
    Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
  • FAA monitoring Middle East situation for safety risks
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East "to identify potential risks to civil...
  • President Trump threatens sanctions against Iraq
    Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.
  • AB5 injunction gets its next day in court on January 13, with plaintiffs confident
    The wording in the temporary injunction blocking enforcement of AB5 in trucking leads plaintiffs to think they'll win the entire battle.
  • What is freight forecasting?
    The amount of capacity allocated to the amount of freight moved is the most important factor in determining freight rates.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Singapore LSMGO price climbs to 15-month high as demand firms
    Prices of low sulfur marine gasoil, or LSMGO, at Singapore climbed to a 15-month high on Monday as shipping demand for clean fuels firmed in line with IMO 2020.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Bunker fuel, gasoline drive November refined-product exports
    Brazil continued to take advantage of regulatory changes around the globe, boosting exports of low-sulfur bunker fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organization's 2020 mandate, according to data the National Petroleum Agency released this week.
  • VLSFO supply at Gdansk tightens due to high demand: sources
    Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at the Polish port of Gdansk has been curtailed on the back of high demand, sources said Tuesday.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Launches in the focus in China
    Launches are in focus in China, with most maintenance work in China and Japan already complete, while news is emerging on planned works in 2020.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil rally fizzles amid lack of supply threat in Middle East tensions
    Oil futures pulled back from recent highs Tuesday as markets searched for next direction amid tense US-Iran relations.
  • FEATURE: Rising distillates, Atlantic crude flows may boost tanker rates in 2020
    Clean and dirty tanker freight are expected to be strongly supported in 2020.

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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
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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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