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January 24, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M
  • Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion
  • Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association
  • Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast
  • China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard
  • Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines
  • DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links
  • FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit
  • PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years
  • Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK)
  • Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built
  • DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019
  • Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers
  • CMA CGM launches business networking solution
  • GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations
  • Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020
  • Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued
  • Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT
  • DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates
  • APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports
  • India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report
  • RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On your marks!
  • Modern technology for Brazil's rail network
  • Hungarian rail carrier renamed
  • Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters
  • Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange
  • Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services
  • Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire
  • New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel
  • Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française
  • BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO
  • DHL Freight implements new TMS in France
  • Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors
  • Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera
  • Air cargo boom in greater L.A.
  • Mayotte's new port community system in operation
  • ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A special anniversary

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups?
  • Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme
  • Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend
  • Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities'
  • Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo
  • Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport
  • Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020
  • The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains
  • Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet
    The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the
  • Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels
    Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for
  • Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident
    Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away
  • ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury
    Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time
  • Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells
    Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells.
  • Brennan names boat for long-term employee
    La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the
  • Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership
    On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector
    The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced...
  • Hamburg Süd cuts management post
    Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company
  • Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits
    Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020...
  • Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions
    The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by...
  • Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader
    BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as...
  • Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO
    The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere
  • The Interview: Tan Soo Koong
    Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on...
  • PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill
    Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill
  • Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors
    'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager
  • Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision
    The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will...
  • US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations
    Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases...
  • Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal
    The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of...
  • Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI
    The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation
  • Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter
    The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021...
  • Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family
    Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years...
  • Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity
    Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals | Fafalios urges care over RD fund...
  • ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce
    Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG...
  • India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up
    Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity
  • Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel
    Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax...
  • Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020
    As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy
  • Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume
  • DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco
  • Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike
  • BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership
  • Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium
  • Exmar announces two financing deals
  • Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore
  • Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls"
  • Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment
  • Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike
  • Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away
  • World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia
  • Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port
  • Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports
  • Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort
  • Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China
  • Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles
  • China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal
  • Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients
  • IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies
  • Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest
  • Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered
  • Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates
  • Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals
  • MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip
  • Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal
  • Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt
  • Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale
  • Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer
  • Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green
  • Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship
  • Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers
  • Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands
  • Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX
    DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects...
  • Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight
    Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder...
  • US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger
    Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America.
  • Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says
    Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says
  • Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter
    Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist.
  • Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter
    Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period.
  • Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon
    Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule."
  • Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California
    Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers
  • 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits
    Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits.
  • Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention...
  • Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers
    Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets.
  • Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers
    Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers.
  • Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX
    Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America.
  • Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace
    Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported...
  • American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume
    It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving.
  • Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies
    Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23
    National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster.
  • Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market
    Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market.
  • Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit
    Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020...
  • US rail volumes still sluggish
    Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019.
  • Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico
    Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee...
  • Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition
    Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than...
  • FMC's newest commissioner dives into role
    Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.
  • Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction
    Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service.
  • Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start
    The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees.
  • How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies?
    Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies.
  • Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem
    To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over...
  • Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic
    A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper.
  • US Class I rail headcount tumbles
    Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board.
  • Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10%
    Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes.
  • C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video)
    C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator.
  • Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say
    Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday...
  • Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video)
    Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike
    An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production.
  • Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d
    Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output.
  • China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns
    The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth.
  • HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources
    The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US.
  • US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand
    US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns
    A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand.
  • Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO
    "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said.
  • LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand
    "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said.
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October
    METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels.
  • China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs
    The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said.
  • Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land
    "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi said.

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