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BRIEFS
January 31, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • US Coast Guard sharpens teeth to enforce new IMO 2020 rules
  • US President Trump signs USMCA into law, sealing a political win
  • Decarbonisation of shipping industry comes with US$1 trillion price tag
  • Ships calling at EU ports will need inventory of hazmat certification
  • Big banks, big shipping join big climate lobby in decarbonisation drive
  • Cambodia looks to cut logistics costs to keep trade privileges with EU
  • Port of Zeebrugge 2019 box volume increases 4.8pc to 1.7 million TEU
  • East coast ports see growth slow to 3-year low in US-China trade war
  • Two experts debate relative merits of Phase One US-China Trade Deal
  • Panama ports handle 7.3m TEU in 2019 - special dock to be tendered
  • Dubai non-oil foreign trade surges 22pc in first nine months of 2019
  • US, EU decide what's on and what's off the table in coming trade talks
  • Wuhan flu outbreak sparks temporary suspension of air freight routes
  • ANA reduces freighter operations by 51 flights in face of weak market
  • Cargologic Germany takes off as Leipzig Halle sees cargo growth
  • Schiphol's 2019 cargo traffic suffering from freighter slot constraints
  • Dnata, Toll to develop freight at Western Sydney International Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • ICS issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus
  • DGTR initiates investigation into dumping of chemical used in dyes & pharma from China
  • DP World Cochin flags off new rail service to Bengaluru
  • Essar Ports registers over 20 pc cargo handling growth in Q3
  • Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis
  • JNPT hosts delegation from Kobe city, Japan
  • Non-major ports handle more traffic y-o-y in 9 months of fiscal
  • Nitin Gadkari calls for insuring road projects
  • Economic outlook survey sees GDP growth at 5 pc in 2019-20 & 5.5 pc in 2020-21

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greens from the Ganga
  • New rail service to transport cars in UK
  • UPS expands its facilities in Pennsylvania
  • STG Logistics chooses Paul Svindland as CEO
  • From Iceland to Cyprus
  • Modal shift reduces CO2 emissions by 99%
  • More means for short-sea shipping
  • TIR journeys now operational in Saudi Arabia
  • Frigo Breda sets up new waterfront cold store in Moerdijk
  • Greiwing celebrates 90th anniversary
  • Bye-bye, British airports
  • Montreal enhances its equipment
  • FUSO eCanter to improve the air in nine European cities
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Licence to deliver
  • Steve Bomgardner joins the Bahamas Maritime Authority
  • The (air) show must go on!
  • LNG bunkering operation in Rostock

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Bellyhold cargo stays on the ground as more airlines suspend China services
  • Air cargo market 2019: 'a cause of concern' for carriers, says WorldACD
  • CH Robinson chiefs put a brave face on 'well below-target' Q4 and FY 2019 results
  • Hamburg set to see more ULCV calls as Elbe 'passing box' is completed
  • US trucking and intermodal players still finding the business an uphill struggle
  • Joe O'Donnell appointed new head of policy at the Rail Freight Group
  • UPS hurls near-blizzard of new services at the market ahead of Q4 results
  • Coronavirus a real threat to the global drug supply
  • Supply chain radar: January - the time of year for a Gefco float story
  • Supply chain radar: K+N bulls give in, DSV holds up (barely) as coronavirus takes centre stage

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • IMO 2020: Debunkering deadline looms
    Although the IMO 2020 transition to low sulfur fuels has so far been smooth, U.K.-based law firm Hill Dickinson notes some issues are arising over the margin for error in testing the
  • Offshore wind: Port of Virginia and Ørsted in lease agreement
    Virginia Governor Ralph Northam this week announced an agreement for Ørsted to lease a portion of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for offshore wind staging materials and equipment. The agreement was ratified January
  • Brazilian-built PLSV gets contract after being in lay-up since 2018
    DOF ASA reports that the Brazilian-built pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitoria, has been awarded a contract with TechnipFMC. The contract will commence in January with a validity of two years plus
  • Damen converts 2013-built PSV into a fish feed carrier
    Norwegian fish feed distribution specialist Eidsvaag has contracted Damen Shipyards to convert a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier. "One of the main things that made Damen stand out as
  • All American Marine awarded Phase I deal for MLB SLEP program
    Birdon America, Inc. has named All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., as the West Coast shipyard for Phase I of the U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension
  • Kirby to acquire Savage tank barge and towboat fleet
    Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that it has signed of a definitive agreement to acquire the inland tank barge and towboat fleet of Savage Inland Marine for approximately $278 million in

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • French lender signs up to the Poseidon Principles
    French investment bank joins lenders in aligning financing policies to shipping with international environmental targets
  • Banks urge shipowners to comply with 'what society wants'
    The Poseidon Principles are only a first step. Bank lenders are warning ship operators that in relation to the climate...
  • Concordia buoyant on product tanker market prospects
    Tough couple of years is followed by long-awaited recovery in 2020 that could carry over into next year
  • UK takes control of shipping protection in Gulf
    Royal Navy formally takes command at a ceremony in Bahrain, where the US Fifth Fleet is based, and will remain...
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees 'gradual upturn' in chemical tankers
    Stolt-Nielsen's net profit grew to $5.53m in the fourth quarter of 2019, but annual profits fell.
  • Singapore reports coronavirus case in seafarer
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has been conducting temperature screening at all sea checkpoints since last week
  • Yangtze river port calls fall following coronavirus outbreak
    Additional blank sailings announced as WHO considers whether to declare emergency status over virus outbreak
  • Wärtsilä expects improved scrubber activity but warns of installation delays
    The Finnish firm experienced a difficult year in 2019 because vessel contracting was lower than expected and overrun costs took...
  • Vale confirms expiry of COAs linked to converted VLOCs
    The new COAs linked to the newer ships are part of Vale's strategy to lower both freight costs and emissions
  • Euronav signals tanker market recovery keeping momentum into new year
    The imposition of US sanctions against China's Cosco effectively removed a huge chunk of the market in September 2019 and...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: Celebrating success in shipping
    For 23 years, Lloyd's List has sought to promote innovation, excellence and leadership in shipping across the globe through its...
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: The winners
    The Lloyd's List Global Awards are the culmination of the Lloyd's List Excellence in Shipping Awards 2019
  • Costamare in talks for more scrubber-linked charters
    US-listed containership owner says interest in scrubbers among carriers remains high, while retrofit delays at yards are manageable
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Converted VLOCs exit fleet as Brazil said to step up checks | Dry bulk market faces uncertainty...
  • Physical market weakness pulls back LNG shipping
    LNG shipping rates have constantly declined and were last assessed at almost half winter peak levels
  • Maritime union criticises Australian response to coronavirus
    At present, merchant vessels are only required to self-declare any quarantine or biosecurity threats before arrival into Australia
  • Crew evacuated after tanker fire in Gulf
    An investigation into the cause of the fire is in progress

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Post-Lunar New Year's container lull to last into March
  • UPS sees big opportunity in small business
  • North Carolina's Wilmington to be 14,000-TEU ship ready in March
  • Intermarine brand resurrected in Zeamarine restructuring
  • CEO Vachon to retire from Port Montreal after 30 years
  • Shippers, LTL carriers closer to digital bills of lading
  • Hamburg widens Elbe 'passing box' to boost mega-ship access
  • Rate levels show limited low-sulfur cost recovery: analysts
  • Portchain lands Tanjung Pelepas as first major port customer

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • 'He'd buy you a shirt in every colour'
  • Euronav's de Stoop sees 'positive sides' to coronavirus scare
  • Evermore Global shows Genco position
  • Kirby to buy Savage Inland Marine's 90 inland barges
  • Bimco bans staff travel to Asia due to coronavirus
  • De Stoop: Secondhand VLCC price spike very difficult to justify
  • BPI France signs up to the Poseidon Principles
  • Concordia Maritime refinances fleet as boom begins to kick in
  • Stolt-Nielsen Gas banks $11m profit in Avance Gas exit
  • Coronavirus scares hit Costa Cruises vessel and CMA CGM boxship
  • Another one bites the dust at Noble as owning exit continues
  • Stolt-Nielsen seals higher contract renewals for first time since 2016
  • Wartsila: Scrubber demand softening but more orders likely this year
  • Wilmar International strikes $136m deal for product tankers at Dae Sun
  • Decade-high rates send Euronav profit soaring
  • Dozing party boat master fined after police patrol boat prang
  • Royal Caribbean cancels three China sailings due to coronavirus

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • Kirby's inland-barge consolidation push continues
    Kirby, already America's largest river-barge transporter of petroleum, gets bigger still.
  • Does UPS have too much Amazon business?
    Too much Amazon traffic may spoil the Brown broth
  • USA Truck's losses accelerate as 'organizational changes' continue
    USA Truck reports another worse-than-expected loss as it revamps the company.
  • CBP rakes in record $72 billion in duties for fiscal year 2019
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the 73% collected-duty increase over last year was mostly the result of ongoing punitive import duties on steel, aluminum...
  • ArcBest makes its numbers but the quarter overall is weak
    Most key metrics were lower for the LTL carrier/brokerage company.
  • TRATON makes unsolicited $2.9 billion bid to buy rest of Navistar
    TRATON makes long-expected move to take over Navistar despite claiming disinterest. Navistar says it will take a look at the offer.
  • Meritor wins heavy-duty truck electrification business from PACCAR
    As more of its drivetrain business moves to electrification, Meritor focuses on integrating recent acquisitions TransPower and AxleTech.
  • Amazon crushes away fourth-quarter earnings estimates; stock soars after hours
    Amazon blows past analysts' EPS estimates for q4
  • Daseke sees smaller loss in fourth quarter, restructuring 'on schedule'
    Daseke updates guidance, lowering the expected fourth-quarter loss. The company's restructuring remains on track.
  • WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, but doesn't urge travel ban
    The World Health Organization's leadership went out of its way to praise China for its handling of the deadly outbreak.
  • Excess capacity and bad earnings sink the DHL Supply Chain PPI this week
    This week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing...
  • How coronavirus crisis affects tanker shipping and stocks
    Tanker giant Euronav warns of fallout from coronavirus crisis.
  • AscendTMS enables users to make parking reservations within TMS
    AscendTMS is the first TMS to allow users to reserve parking for drivers inside the system, thanks to a collaboration with TruckPark.
  • AB5 may be especially tough on older Hispanic drivers, fleet owner says
    California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law.
  • Echo Global rolls out Preferred Lanes, Suggested Loads on EchoDrive platform
    Echo Global adds features that suggest loads along favored lanes for carriers using its EchoDrive platform.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/30
    Trucking Freight Futures end Wednesday little changed as lanes in the West continue to diverge.
  • Commentary: Drug smuggling increases on the high seas
    Ben Thrower writes about the increased use of cargo ships to smuggle drugs.
  • Canadian Pacific sees volume opportunities
    A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said.
  • Boeing 777X will have more belly capacity than current 777s
    Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody.
  • Mack Trucks adds first medium-duty in two decades
    Mack is back in medium-duty trucks with its first offering in two decades coming this summer from a new plant near Roanoke, Virginia.
  • Mobility technology company Aptiv registers slow Q4 growth amid GM labor strike
    Aptiv's Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.
  • Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production
    Boeing's 737 MAX production won't come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan.
  • Volatile weather keeping Northwest freight region on its toes (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections remain high, but oscillate as weather changes.
  • Volvo reports drop in truck orders, net sales in fourth quarter
    Volvo Group reported a significant jump in its fourth-quarter income, but truck orders and net sales declined compared with 2018 numbers.
  • Roadrunner's LTL division slashes delivery times in multiple lanes
    Upgrading docking, a new Northeast hub to come and the "weekend advantage" all played a role in the improvements
  • Landstar still waiting on inflection in demand and capacity (with video)
    Market softness, excess capacity, weak demand and soaring insurance costs and claims were the near-term challenges highlighted on Landstar's conference call.
  • Commentary: Who pays for IMO 2020?
    Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along...
  • WTT?!? weekday wrap: Air Cargo 2020 loaded for takeoff [with videos]
    In case you weren't able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don't...
  • US rail traffic slumps again
    The drop comes as the Class I railroads look to the second half of 2020 for volume growth.
  • Today's Pickup: UPS partners with self-driving startup Waymo to deliver parcels
    UPS partners with Waymo for delivery; Coronavirus could decline Chinese production; research breakout in fuel cell technology
  • FreightWaves TV Fireside Chat with Susy Schoneberg at Air Cargo 2020 [with video]
    At the Air Cargo 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we had the opportunity to catch up with Susy Schoneberg, head of Flexport.org, for one of...
  • Parade helps Jones Logistics move to digital brokerage operation
    Open-deck logistics provider Jones Logistics turned to AI-powered solution from Parade to build a digital brokerage for load management
  • US Class I railroads eye intermodal lane opportunities
    Union Pacific opens lanes, while Norfolk Southern talks lane opportunities to take market share from trucks.
  • UPS posts solid fourth-quarter operating results; net income hit by pension, legal, operating charges
    UPS posts largely expected Q4 results as operating gains and nontax and after-tax charges cancel each other on the bottom line.
  • Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers
    Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades.
  • Marathon CEO predicts 'stair-step' of diesel margins in response to IMO 2020
    Head of giant independent refiner not surprised by lack of movement this early in the regulation.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2020
  • WAF freight rates eastward down 40% in Jan amid post-IMO 2020 adjustments
    Freight rates from the West African region heading towards the Far East have dropped considerably in the large tanker market segment over the last three weeks, amid adjustments in the shipping industry after the launch of the new International Maritime Organization sulfur regulations at the start of the year.
  • Competitive prices buoy S Korean bunker market amid waning demand overseas
    Demand for bunker fuel in South Korea remained robust amid competitive prices, even as demand for the compliant low sulfur marine fuel dropped significantly across other Asian ports.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 6.3% on week amid soft ULSD, heating oil demand
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased by 6.3% on the week to 2.548 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed.
  • Genco completes scrubbers program for Capesize fleet to comply with IMO 2020
    The scrubbers were installed on the entire Capesize fleet by January 17, the company said.
  • Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S outpaces Fujairah; widest gap since July 2019
    Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019.
  • China set to slash crude throughput, imports as coronavirus dents consumption
    Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019.
  • Argentina extends diesel, gasoline price freeze until end of February
    Argentina's government said Thursday it has extended a freeze on diesel and gasoline prices until the end of February, as it tries to reel in one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
  • Low sulfur marine fuels getting less viscous in Asia on cheaper gasoil
    An increased use of relatively cheaper gasoil in blending is leading to a broader decline in viscosity levels for IMO-compliant low-sulfur marine fuels being traded in Asia, industry sources said this week.
  • Oil futures resume slide as virus spread prompts demand concerns
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid demand destruction concerns following the further global spread of coronavirus.

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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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