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BRIEFS
January 17, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Trump boasts trade pact with China, but some say it's too little, too late
  • Port of NY and NJ posts record volume for container and rail in November
  • Shipping industry needs to responsibly protect environment
  • Carriers want rates to stick post-CNY to recover higher marine fuel costs
  • Five tips on how to handle your shipments during the CNY period
  • Puerto Aguadulce starts operations with biggest box ship call in Colombia
  • DSV Panalpina's new Middle East office opens in Oman
  • US eases airspace restrictions for airlines flying over the Middle East
  • SF Airlines' fleet to exceed 60 in 2020
  • India changes rules to allow US airlines to carry out own ground handling

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • International shipyards group inks MoU for development of Bangladesh shipbuilding initiative
  • MOL pledges support for those affected by bushfires in Australia
  • PIL launches new pendulum service connecting Subcontinent to US West Coast
  • THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020
  • JNPT & Norway talk opportunities for mutual cooperation
  • Dec. exports yet again decline marginally due to global & domestic factors; protectionism & liquidity concerns further add to the woes of the sector: FIEO
  • Highlights on economy & foreign trade
  • India-China trade down in 2019 due to slowdown
  • No imports in 'Others' category without HSN code: Goyal
  • Phase 1 trade deal signed, requires China to purchase $200 bn worth US goods & services over two years

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 282,000 orders in first year of operation
  • First full services plan of The Alliance with new member
  • Globaltruck announces partnership with Sber Logistics
  • Nicolas Sartini leaves Ceva Logistics
  • Street Scooter to be deployed for deliveries in Munich
  • Record number of connections to China
  • Upgrades for Stockholm Norvik underway
  • Universal Logistics appoints new CEO
  • DSV builds in duisport
  • Ukrzaliznytsia to invest in 40 new locomotives
  • First A380 to donate spare parts
  • BDP International selects Four Kites
  • Cargo-Partner uses HHLA's CO2-neutral transport solution
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New site manager for the seaport Emden
  • Difficult year for air freight north of the Alps
  • CLH Group introduces sustainable newbuilding

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • 'More secure' Bangladesh to appeal to EC to relax 'high-risk' status of its air cargo
  • US truck and load matching shifts gears as Transplace acquires Lanehub
  • Demand for multipurpose vessels grows as lines lose interest in project cargo
  • PUDO points mushroom in bid to cut delivery costs as e-commerce booms
  • U-Freight launches online logistics solution to aid Malaysian start-ups
  • China offers muted response to US trade deal
  • Maersk chief warns that EU's antitrust policy 'benefits China and the US'
  • All change at the top as Ceva Logistics enters phase two of restructure
  • M&A radar: XPO Logistics break-up shows the way, FedEx next?
  • On the wires: Ceva loads the C-suite amid rumours of job cuts

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • Port NOLA sets new box record
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) moved more containers in 2019 than at any time in its history, totaling 648,538 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 10% compared to one year ago.
  • Galveston: Search for missing fishermen suspended
    The Coast Guard reports that the search for two fishermen missing from the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy's Pride has been suspended. The vessel capsized Tuesday after a collision with the Odfjell chemical
  • With ZEVs needed by 2030, ammonia-fueled tanker project gets underway
    To meet IMO's 2050 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction target, commercially viable deep-sea Zero-Emission Vessels (ZEVs) will need be in operation by 2030 -just ten years from now. In response, shipowner MISC
  • ICS releases guidelines on avoiding age discrimination on board ship
    Under the ILO Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), flag states must ensure that regulations respect the fundamental right to be free from age discrimination, which can affect the physical and emotional health of
  • Eastern delivers first of two 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs to Bisso Offshore
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., has delivered the first of two 80-foot 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs, the M/V C.D. White, to Bisso Offshore, LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso &
  • Rivertrace scrubber washwater monitor gains DNV GL certification
    U.K. based Rivertrace Limited has received a statement of compliance from DNV GL for its exhaust scrubber washwater monitor - SMART ESM. Any washwater used by wet scrubber systems to remove pollutants
  • Todd Busch takes helm at Tidewater Transportation and Terminals
    Todd Busch is to take over as President, Chief Executive Officer and board member at Vancouver, Wash., headquartered Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, effective January 16, 2020. Busch will succeed Bob Curcio who

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • P&O Ferries switches North Sea ratings from Portuguese to ITF contract Filipinos
    'P&O sees the recent general election result as an opportunity to profit from doubling down on seafarer exploitation on international...
  • VLSFO blends face a prohibition push after black carbon emissions study
    A new study suggests VLSFO blends lead to higher black carbon emissions, which has prompted a proposal to ban the...
  • Djibouti rejects court ruling over Doraleh terminal
    Horn of Africa nation's government declares: 'This ruling comes as no surprise. It is merely the outcome of the iniquitous...
  • Contships buys two feeders and lines up further deals
    The latest acquisitions, which were signed late last year, take the operation to more than 40 feeder vessels and means...
  • Dry bulk market sheds more value
    There may be better times on the horizon following the signing of the much-anticipated phase 1 of the US-China trade...
  • Yilport sets out expansion plans
    Robert Yildirim focuses on second phase of acquisition activity with up to two new terminals a year
  • Sartini out as CMA CGM shuffles CEVA management
    Nicolas Sartini will step down from the logistics operator after less than a year in the top job
  • The Alliance expands services with new member
    Current members Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming have welcomed HMM 'as a new core member', after the expansion...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipowners remain confident over PIL payments | Call for improved security in Singapore Straits amid crime spike...
  • Search continues after fatal tanker collision off Texas
    Search and rescue efforts remain the top priority as the US Coast Guard looks for the remaining two crew members...
  • Bay Area council bans coal operations at port
    The city council's decision comes as US coal producers face declining domestic demand and seek export markets as a way...
  • Tankers and LNG carriers will gain most from trade-war truce
    The immediate restoration of imports would induce long-haul shipments, which is likely to boost tonne mile demand for all shipping...
  • LNG rail transport opposition could crimp US exports
    Energy Transport Solutions, a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy, hopes to liquefy Pennsylvania natural gas and send it by rail...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • Court grants CTA preliminary injunction in California AB5 case
  • Warehouse hours eyed in NY-NJ extended gate survey
  • XPO mulls downsizing to unlock LTL value
  • GlobalTranz targets managed transportation market with Cerasis buy
  • Arviem taking inventory burden off Austrian shippers
  • India pushes rail overhaul to nudge JNPT shippers away from trucking
  • CMA CGM unveils networking service for customers

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • Safe Bulkers leases back eight vessels for refinancing
  • DNB Asset Management backs away from Golden Ocean
  • Panamax rates tick up amid down dry bulk market
  • US could send tanker rates plunging 'at the drop of a hat'
  • Diana Shipping fixes kamsarmax to Aquavita at firmer rate
  • Grimaldi Group confirms car carrier was not seized in Libya
  • Strong suezmax rates continue for Nordic American Tankers
  • Evergreen sales bring scrap tally to a dozen boxships in a year
  • Atlantic Lloyd acquires its largest boxship with Maersk charter
  • New Fortress Energy linked to order for small LNG carriers
  • LPG carrier held for three months in Indonesia over territory 'violations'
  • Heidmar's Sigma aframax pool deal spooks shipowners
  • Cosco pays out for terminating charters over US sanctions fear
  • Fintech disrupters will fill ship finance gap - you can bank on it
  • International Chamber of Shipping tackles ageism onboard ships
  • NYK Line breezes into wind sector with Van Oord and Northern Offshore tie-up
  • 'Dynamic and intelligent' David Loosley a good fit for Bimco
  • Iran money troubles put Eastmed bulkers at anchor
  • Wah Kwong and Stone Shipping take plunge in C Transport Maritime pool
  • Bunker barge bottlenecks cause VLSFO to rocket in price at ports
  • Shipping will weather the storm over IMO 2020 marine fuel switch
  • UK raises concern over parametric rolling after CMA CGM box loss
  • Captain fined after ship's cook shot ox and served it to crew
  • Scrubber users 'gloating' now, but not if high-sulphur fuel supplies dry up
  • US set to enforce IMO 2020 using global 'magic pipe' model
  • Reed Smith adds eight lawyers as it opens new office in Brussels
  • Pilot averted general cargoship smash after master's drinking spree
  • Lundqvist linked to Sumitomo Heavy newbuilding tanker order
  • Greece's Transmed Shipping disposes of oldest bulker
  • Nicolas Saverys says rejig will relaunch Exmar after challenging years
  • Genting Hong Kong in $900m sale and lease-back deal with Chinese lessors
  • Ezion offloads anchor handler to Astro Offshore
  • Shipping is Trafigura's chief polluter as CO2 emissions jump 26%

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • DAT load board glitch could cost small-business truckers thousands
    Starting early Thursday, small-business truckers who rely on the spot market began reporting problems logging in to the DAT load board to find freight.
  • Border-region officials, trucking associations praise passage of USMCA
    A wide range of officials on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as trucking associations on Thursday praised the new trade deal among...
  • The big pivot: XPO Logistics' next decade won't look like its first
    With an impending breakup of the company, XPO Logistics' will look like a far different company as the century's 2nd decade dawns.
  • Handing down preliminary injunction, judge says AB5 'runs off the road'
    The order will stay in place until the CTA case action is concluded.
  • Haul of Fame: Jevic Transportation
    Jevic Transportation was founded in 1981 in Delano, New Jersey by Karen and Harry Muhlschlegel. The Jevic name was a combination of the names of...
  • Swissport opening its first Australian air cargo terminal
    The global ground handling company has leased warehouse space at Melbourne Airport.
  • CSX's fourth-quarter profit dips on lower revenue
    Net earnings fell 8.5% in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared with the same period a year ago.
  • GlobalTranz acquires 3PL Cerasis as part of continued expansion
    GlobalTranz, already among the largest brokerages in the nation, grew a bit more with the acquisition of 3PL Cerasis.
  • Mirrorless trucks gain heavy favor in NHTSA proposal
    Truck manufacturers claim improved aerodynamics could save a driver up to 400 gallons of fuel a year.
  • New maintenance hangar at Cincinnati airport to support major cargo carriers
    Atlas Air and DHL operate at CVG, and it's the site of Amazon's Air Hub.
  • Transportation stocks were blistering hot this week, but freight data warrants no change in pricing power (with video)
    Outbound volumes and rejections were horizontal this week. Target's poor earnings are not enough for us to believe the retail sector is in danger of...
  • Technical problems hit DAT load board; no time estimate on full service return
    DAT has sent out tweets indicating no ETA on a full return to service.
  • American shippers praise Senate passage of USMCA
    Overwhelming approval of U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act paves new trade pact's way to President Trump's desk for signature.
  • Colorado trucking company to cease operations after 39 years, employees say
    Family-owned H.H. Williams Trucking of Greeley, Colorado, told employees on Thursday it will close its doors by the end of January.
  • Commentary: Modernizing Africa's logistics capacity, one startup at a time
    Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa - and what will likely occur in the next few years.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/16
    National Trucking Freight Futures fall again on Wednesday under the weight of weakness in the East.
  • Settling into TFTEA drawback
    "We are seeing drawback for commodities/products where we did not see it before," said Michael Cerny, chief legal officer for duty drawback specialist Charter Brokerage.
  • Major Midwest weekend winter storm still on track (with forecast video)
    Increasing demand for reefers (climate-controlled trailers) in areas where big winter storm is heading.
  • Bulkloads.com carrier app adds load alerts, messaging options
    Enhancements to the Bulkloads app are designed to improve the communication and speed of finding loads and negotiating rates for bulk carriers.
  • Magna shutting off costly partnership with Lyft
    Canadian auto manufacturer says it will stop developing self-driving technology with the U.S. ride-sharing company as it announces lower sales outlook for 2020.
  • Bulkmatic, Bulk FR8 launch joint venture focused on dry bulk brokerage, capacity
    Bulkmatic and Bulk FR8 have joined forces to offer dry bulk brokerage and capacity solutions
  • FMC clears final rules for OTI oversight
    The rules will clarify licensing and financial responsibilities of ocean transportation intermediaries and streamline the hearing procedures related to denial, suspension and revocations of licenses.
  • Commentary: Positive Train Control costs Alaska Railroad... does it add value?
    Darren Prokop explains why Positive Train Control - a positive safety measure for "Lower 48" railroads - doesn't make sense for the Alaska Railroad.
  • Today's Pickup: Last-mile delivery growth will increase carbon emissions by 30% by 2030
    WEF projects 36% growth in last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030; Tesla vehicle registrations in California halves in Q4 '19; Bendix signs on Geotab as telematics...
  • Trade deal better for shipping demand than for stocks
    New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.
  • Commentary: AB-5 does more harm than good
    Ben Thrower examines the issues surrounding California's AB-5, which impacts truckers who are independent contractors.
  • Safe and secure parking lots are the need of the hour
    Incentivizing logistics yard spaces and zoned industrial capacities to rent out their vacant spots for truckers could help increase supply.
  • US rail volumes trend lower amid trade tailwinds
    U.S. carloads and intermodal units are down year to date from the same period in 2019.
  • Tranco Global offers customs house broker expertise
    Chattanooga-based Tranco Global brings customs expertise in house.
  • Netradyne analyzes 1 billion minutes, 500 million miles of driver video
    The computer vision startup crunches road and highway data to improve safety and power development of autonomous vehicles.
  • Toyota invests $394 million in flying taxi startup Joby Aviation
    California-based electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation has raised $590 million in its Series C financing round.
  • Air Cargo 2020 brings together diverse freight interests
    Representatives from airlines, logistics companies, truckers and airport authorities will attend Air Cargo 2020 in late January.
  • DOT to issue long-awaited national maritime strategy
    Report to address market competition and sealift capacity.
  • What is the global container index?
    A global container index offers a big-picture perspective on the worldwide supply/demand balance.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2020
  • Spot value for USGC-loading cargoes hit record low
    The story is similar in Asia, the second largest market for US-sourced cargoes, where the price of delivered gas has also declined significantly.
  • Piracy incidents spike around Singapore in 2019: ReCAAP
    In Singapore Straits alone there was an over four-fold increase in actual incidents.
  • Brent, Forties differentials slide as IMO 2020 displaces crude demand
    "The higher sulfur level makes [Brent] less attractive in an IMO world," one trader said.
  • Wessels Marine highlights savings of LNG as marine fuel
    The LNG retro-fitted container feeder Wes Amelie saved Eur2,750/day, Wessels Marine said.

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