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BRIEFS
January 22, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • IMO 2020 triggers payment delays, cost overruns in scrubber retrofits
  • Shanghai retains world's busiest box port title, but growth slows
  • Kuehne + Nagel says it intends to accelerate development in Asia Pacific
  • Trade war blamed for first drop in US imports from Asia in 10 years
  • Box throughput at Oakland declines 1.8pc in 2019 to 2.5 million TEU
  • Drewry calls on liners to exercise restraint when ordering new ships
  • Chinese export growth slows to three-year low to 0.5pc in 2019
  • China Merchants brings in investors to expand its Brazilian terminal
  • Alphaliner: Newbuild deliveries up ship capacity to 24.05 million TEU
  • Fortune 500 CH Robinson sees more sourcing diversification in 2020
  • XPO to spin off North American, European transport, logistics units
  • Sold out Air Cargo 2020 to bring together aviation, logistics players
  • SAS appoints Charlotte Svensson as new CIO and vice president

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • Implementation & impact of the IMO regulation on the shipping industry
  • Navigo Shipholding maritime asset investment platform established
  • New guidelines for carriage of seed cake in containers published
  • Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations update
  • Swissterminal & DP World enter a strategic partnership
  • 'The implementation of the National Logistics Policy will create a single-point digital platform for all supply chain stakeholders & facilitate cooperation rather than unhealthy competition'
  • Blue Dart extends its successful First Time Buyer Programme
  • Domestic cargo terminal to be inaugurated at Surat Airport this month-end
  • Indian skies are in for very promising times; win-win opportunities await all stakeholders in the civil aviation sector: Hardeep Singh Puri
  • IndiGo launches direct flights connecting Kolkata with Doha & Dubai
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi & his Nepalese counterpart inaugurate integrated check post at India-Nepal border
  • Voluntary disclosure of information regarding non-compliant drones flying in India
  • FIEO's wishlist for Budget 2020-21
  • CONquest 2020 Business Forum in New Delhi facilitates an engaging conversation on the relevant issues in cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An eye on bank notes
  • Saving 53 t of CO2 emissions at one go
  • DP World invests in Swissterminal
  • Tigers opens new facility in Sydney
  • Cargo sales director North America for Chapman Freeborn
  • Cincinnati airport opens cargo maintenance hangar
  • Verona - Lübeck nonstop twice a week
  • Car manufacturer chooses longest types of trucks
  • Kuehne + Nagel focuses on Asia
  • DB Schenker supports aid project on Lesbos
  • Danelec Marine greets investor
  • VX Capital orders three more converted B737 freighters
  • Premium service for general cargo across Europe
  • Kamag contracts Röthlein for spare parts logistics
  • New partner for IBA
  • Improving safety for port operations
  • Viva Cargo: Mexican LCC enters air freight market
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • Yet another Europe-Asia container capacity crunch rears its head
  • DP World increases its European footprint with 44% stake in Swissterminal
  • Shipping's bill for meeting IMO 2050 emissions target could be $1.4trn
  • DHL: 'we over-invested in Blue Dart, but we're in India to stay and get it right'
  • Hong Kong port loses a million teu as PRD undergoes a 'transformation'
  • Heathrow freight services could be hit as Vanderlande handler dispute escalates
  • Who is (should be) afraid of Amazon? asks German bank
  • $100m investment pulls an EV start-up out of stealth mode
  • Market Insight: K+N clicks 'undo' in Asia - here's the new 'unified regional management team'

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • Brandi Smith named program director for Columbia-class submarine program at NNS
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that Brandi Smith has been named program director of the Columbia-class submarine program at the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division. In this new role, Smith will
  • USCG responds to grounded dredge barge
    The Coast Guard was today responding to a grounded dredge barge in the Matagorda Ship Channel near Port Lavaca, Texas. Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi watchstanders received notification Monday evening that the dredge
  • VIDEO: BC Ferries battery hybrid duo arrives in British Columbia
    BC Ferries' two newest hybrid electric ships arrived at Ogden Point, Victoria, British Columbia, on January 18, 2020, on board the semi submersible transport vessel Sun Ocean. Built at Damen's Galati, Romania,
  • Harvey Gulf makes key hire to grow subsea business
    Harvey Gulf International Marine CEO Shane Guidry is looking to grow the company's subsea business and has hired John Dunn as Vice President of Sub-Sea Vessel Operations. Dunn, who was formerly with
  • Kongsberg gets EU funding to demo two autonomous vessels
    Kongsberg is to install and test autonomous technology on two vessels in different operational environments, with the help of EUR 20.1 million (about $22.3 million) in funding from the EU's Horizon 2020
  • ABS and Hyundai Heavy complete Smart-ship JDP
    Marking completion of a landmark joint development project (JDP), classification society ABS has verified the smart functions of shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries' Integrated Smart-ship Solution, issuing the first Product Design Assessment (PDA)
  • China's first Robert Allan designed DF tug enters service
    Vancouver, B.C., based naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. reports that the first ever dual-fueled RAstar 3800-DF tug was recently delivered to China's Ningbo Zhoushan Port Company Ltd. Named Yong Gang Xiao

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • West African pirates hijacking larger vessels to maximise ransom returns
    West African gangs are extracting $30,000 to $50,000 per kidnapped crew member from insurance companies
  • Police probe Marshall Islands flag employee's death in New York
    Marshall Islands registry representative says police are investigating the death of Antonio Litman
  • Marubeni and Klaveness merge panamax pool activities
    The combination of existing fleets in the MG Harrison Shipping and Baumarine Pools will see the venture with a fleet...
  • Port of Karachi bans open-loop scrubbers
    The Pakistani government will force ships at the Karachi port to switch to closed-loop scrubbers or compliant fuel oil. Karachi...
  • Fafalios urges care over R&D fund scheme
    GSCC leader takes IMO to task for 'imperfect' 2020 regulation and warns that $5bn research proposal could lead to 'bottomless...
  • UK unlikely to take back control of liner block exemptions until 2024
    'The Competition and Markets Authority may or may not think about it, but my suspicion is that they will just...
  • DP World cancels leave in fight with Australian maritime union
    The union and DP World have clashed for years over automation and outsourcing
  • Malaysia's palm oil flows to India at risk from diplomatic spat
    Having gone ahead with its plan to ban imports of refing palm oil from Malaysia, India also wants to place...
  • Shanghai port to buy stake in Ningbo-Zhoushan
    Two harbours, both located in the Yangtze Delta Region, a key economic powerhouse in China, have been competing heavily with...
  • Marine accident reports remain inadmissible in English courts
    Mr Justice Teare has reaffirmed that detriment to incident investigations that might come about if MAIB reports were allowed to...
  • DP World expands European inland operations
    After expanding into logistics and shortsea shipping, DP World is now growing its inland multimodal presence in Europe
  • UK agrees treaty with US to protect Titanic wreck
    The UK and US governments have passed legislation giving themselves the power to grant or deny licences authorising people entering...
  • China could start exporting VLSFO as domestic output perks up
    Sinopec and PetroChina earlier revealed plans to produce about 14m tonnes this year, enough to cover about 80% of China's...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Libyan crude exports paralysis deals blow to aframax tankers | Sludge risk may rise as bunker stream...
  • China Merchants restructures Sinotrans Shipping
    Sinotrans Shipping runs a dry bulker fleet of 75 ships with 5.8m dwt in capacity, while also having a stake...
  • South Korea to send forces to Strait of Hormuz
    The expansion of the unit's sphere of activity is to guarantee safety of South Koreans and freedom of navigation of...
  • EU-led naval mission in Gulf gets more support
    France's foreign ministry said the new mission will constitute a 'useful instrument' in safeguarding the freedom of navigation by ensuring...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • NJ classification bills crimping independent truckers signed into law
  • Container line-shipper relationships fail to evolve
  • North American intermodal fortunes tied to coastal import share?
  • Australian shippers face strike action, surging port charges
  • Early rise in low-sulfur fuel price triggers Maersk increase
  • Drewry expects 6 percent average MPV/HL rate growth in 2020
  • JNPT customs joins Indian crackdown on carrier terminal pricing

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • Sulphur cap rules working out well, IMO says
  • Coronavirus 'not likely a material headwind' for cruise
  • Dry shipping markets left behind as Asia packs up for the holidays
  • Fledgling luxury cruise outfit expands fleet to five ships
  • Bimco issues Iran, Strait of Hormuz warnings
  • Pirate group fires on MSC multipurpose off Nigeria
  • Security costs 'not justified' in Red Sea and Indian Ocean
  • South Korea expands navy operation to Strait of Hormuz
  • d'Amico pays down debt as MR period deals hit 10-year high
  • Pakistan bans open-loop scrubber discharges in Karachi
  • Foresight founder still driving force behind diversified shipping group
  • Unibros tanker repels pirate boarding attempt off Lagos
  • P&I clubs prepare for digital revolution with approval of blockchain bills of lading
  • Synthetic LNG: Future fuel or fictional Shangri-La?
  • Turkish court poised for trial over killing of captain on Ince Denizcilik bulker
  • Jaldhi Overseas makes quick profit with tanker flip
  • Piracy and geopolitical tension heighten security risks for shipmanagers
  • Kassian Maritime asset play gives extra push to Niriis panamax fleet
  • Liberty One ready to order world's first methanol MPP
  • Captured tanker crewman died from malaria, colleague says
  • VLGC sector set fair for 2020 and beyond as US exports ramp up
  • IMO 2020: So far so good but still a long way to go
  • Schulte Group establishes maritime asset investment platform
  • Pertamina International picks up small chemical tanker
  • US crude exports jumped 47% in 2019 with Asia top destination
  • MSC books two more LNG-fuelled cruiseships worth $2.2bn

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • United Airlines posts strong profits despite MAX headwinds
    Carrier says it reached full-year earnings target a year early.
  • Canada to take up USMCA ratification next week
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will push for swift passage in Parliament in a welcome development for the Canadian trucking companies that dominate cross-border freight market...
  • Triumph beats earnings estimates, quintuples carrier payments business
    Asset quality mostly improved but net interest margin compressed by 62 bps.
  • Phillips 66 and partner drop plans for renewable diesel plant in Washington
    Companies cite permitting issues, but the market for the product remains hot on environmental regulations.
  • Boeing: Expect 737 MAX flight ban to last into summer
    Boeing estimates regulators won't lift the 737 MAX grounding until mid-year, at the earliest, which means the production line might not restart until 2021.
  • Commerce takes over swath of US firearm export controls
    The department said the shift of certain firearms from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List does not decontrol these items but changes...
  • For US ports, 'gloves are back off and we are able to ship to China again'
    Everything from driverless trucks, the U.S. tariff war with China and the growth of ocean ports was discussed during the opening day of the National...
  • Bloomberg proposes national clean-truck voucher program
    Presidential candidate's Clean Transportation Plan calls for 15% of new trucks to be pollution-free by 2030.
  • Commentary: Davos 2020 is about supply chains, disguised as climate change
    The World Economic Forum opened today. Climate change is the most-feared risk of respondents to a WEF poll. Brian Aoaeh comments that disruption of global...
  • Is blockchain finally ready for prime time?
    Blockchain is a popular subject of discussion and dissection, but is it really the savior of all things logistics?
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/21
    Trucking Freight Futures markets were closed on Monday; Futures forward curves point to flat year-over-year rates.
  • Hydrogen costs could fall quickly for heavy-duty trucks
    The cost of hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucking could drop 50% by the end of the decade, making it competitive with other clean energy options...
  • Commentary: Is saving coal a fool's errand?
    Railroad expert Jim Blaze writes about coal, a key commodity hauled by rail. The amount of coal being hauled by rail is declining. Why? And...
  • Truck manufacturers call for EU investment in gas infrastructure
    Signatories call on policy makers to expand natural gas infrastructure to evenly cover the whole EU territory.
  • Snow, ice returning to recovering Midwest freight markets (with forecast video)
    Trucks going back to Midwest markets hit by recent snowstorm. But another storm heads there soon.
  • WTT?!? weekday: SONAR diesel fuel forecaster and more [with video]
    We gear up into this frigid week with a wild ride of headlines and industry updates. First, some bad news: a fatal shooting at a...
  • Bankruptcy auction canceled as White Willow's $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express approved
    Bankrupt Celadon Group Inc. canceled its Wednesday asset auction of Taylor Express after approving White Willow Holding's $14.5 million bid.
  • Today's Pickup: New survey highlights optimism among shippers
    Shippers in a Morgan Stanley survey are optimistic over the macro environment and expect rate improvement moving forward. Plus, Chinese New Year impacts and supply...
  • Celadon drained cash of Canadian trucking business, former Hyndman executive alleges (with video)
    Ex-chief financial officer of Hyndman Transport accuses Celadon in affidavit of depleting funds generated by profitable core business in Canada and hurting former drivers' and...
  • Commentary: What the Wright brothers teach the sea freight world about cross-industry pollination
    The story of two bicycle mechanics from Ohio can provide inspiration for an industry facing a multitude of challenges.
  • Grain groups in Canada want assurances for rail option
    Organizations may lobby Parliament to declare rail service an essential service so that access remains available during events such as labor strikes.
  • Cargo volumes dropped at major European airports in 2019
    Global trade tensions and a weakening economy took a toll on air freight.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 21, 2020
  • US crude stocks expected higher as refinery demand, exports ease
    Nationwide US crude storages are expected to add 500,000 barrels during the week ended January 17, expanding to about 429 million barrels, analysts survived by Platts said.
  • Financial burden of IMO 2020 falling on dry bulk shipowners
    Dry bulk ship owners are bearing the financial burden of increased marine fuel costs in the wake of IMO 2020, as time-charter rates for Panamax ships in the South Atlantic inversely correlate with 0.5% sulfur marine prices at key bunkering hubs.
  • FUTURES: ULSD futures sink as global flu risks weigh on demand outlooks
    Distillate futures lead the oil complex lower Tuesday as the market eyed weakened demand outlooks after the first confirmed US Cornoa virus case.
  • REFINERY NEWS: CNOOC's Huizhou to produce first VLSFO late Jan/early Feb
    The barrels will be produced from a residual hydrotreater and blended with other materials to meet the bunker standard.
  • TANKERS: Asia Aframax rates crash on weak cargo demand, excess tonnage supply
    The key Persian Gulf-East rate fell to w157.5 Monday, a drop of w85.5 from the high on January 6.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Shipping needs at least $1 trillion investments to halve GHG emissions by 2050
    Full decarbonization by 2050 will require further investments of some $400 billion over 20 years.
  • IEA's bullish view of Q4 2019 demand could help OPEC in 2020, if it holds up
    "We are very bullish [for] Q4 2019," Barrett said
  • Merchantability of low viscosity Marine Fuel 0.5%S cargoes in Platts MOC
    Platts understands that residual marine grade fuels with a viscosity of at least 30 CST are currently considered broadly deliverable
  • Scaling up hydrogen will reduce costs up to 50% by 2030: council
    Scaling up will be the biggest driver of cost reduction, the council said.
  • China's Fuhaichuang makes first high sulfur condensate purchase for Mar delivery
    The company last week purchased the cargo, of Qatar's low sulfur field condensate, via tender for delivery to Fujian in March, sources said.
  • UAE's ADNOC, Eni to collaborate on CO2 storage
    ADNOC has pledged to lower its greenhouse gas emissions and boost CO2 storage.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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