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December 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Trade truce: China to open markets, US delays tariffs for 90 days
  • Cosco to sell Long Beach terminal to dispel US security fears
  • PIL chairman sees silver lining in trade war as factories relocate
  • Matson takes delivery of 3,600 TEUer - biggest US-built box ship
  • CH Robinson now focuses on China's imports led by pharma
  • Oakland port moves closer to zero emissions with 2nd electric rig
  • Colombo's near-monopoly continues despite proposed tariff hike
  • US crops left to rot as storage costs soar in Sino-American trade war
  • US pork sales soar as swine flu decimates Chinese domestic piggeries
  • US, Canada, Mexico sign deal on agriculture in new trade pact
  • FAA study: cockpit automation accounts for 60pc aviation accidents
  • DHL-Global Forwarding turns bearish, drops new freigher plan
  • Tehran-Beirut cargo flight sparks fears of Iran arming Hezbollah

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • APL adds port to Pacific Northwest Pendulum service
  • PIL upgrades Asia to East Coast South America services
  • Prinses Amaliaviaduct overpassimproves access to Rotterdam port's Maasvlakte 2
  • Role of expert witness should not be taken lightly, report cautions
  • S. Ramakrishna elected Chairman of FFFAI
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe spot rate up
  • SCI resuming service from Chennai to Port Blair
  • Hyundai cars moved to Chennai Port by rail
  • APM Terminals Pipavav & ICD Kanpur now connected by rail
  • Drive-through container scanner installed by JN Customs
  • India registers double-digit containerised trade growth in Q3 2018: Report
  • Easing of US-China trade tensions welcomed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Montenegro to modernise quarter of road network
  • Goodman brings up the bulldozers for BMW
  • GAC collects Southeast Asian award
  • Hub for shipping African timber by rail
  • New vessels in the making for Stena Line
  • 60 years since maiden flight of first German passenger jet
  • "Pacific Vision" running on smarter technologies
  • Swissport shrinks regional structure to three units
  • Woodland Group adds new office
  • Placing order for rail security and mechanical system
  • WFS to handle Lufthansa Cargo in Amsterdam
  • Mexican cargo element leaves Latam Airlines Group
  • Stef debut in Switzerland's German-speaking region
  • Strong month at Galveston port
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Financial guru to head Liscr
  • New brake discs to optimise rail transport

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Against the odds: The full downside of the supply chain trade, according to APMM, Hapag, DSV, XPO & friends
  • Global pressures depress trade in most sectors, but air cargo keeps its end up
  • MPC sees 'significant upside' for scrubber-linked charters
  • As e-commerce sales grow, 'free delivery' becomes more of a myth, says DHL
  • Analysis: has DSV got a new M&A deal up its corporate sleeve?
  • The US and China's trade truce statements compared
  • Is digitisation in shipping disruption or racketeering?
  • Cargolux looks set to wave goodbye to Champ as it goes in-house
  • A 'new era' begins at DB Schenker with three new board members

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Scrubbers: Singapore adds to reasons for shipowner headaches
  • Canadian owner orders advanced freezer trawler
  • Subsea Industries grows its products family
  • Investigators: Safety-critical concerns with F100 frigate design
  • Central Gulf Lines PC/TC moves two armored brigades across Pacific

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Scorpio Group invests $122m in hybrid-ready scrubbers
    The hybrid systems will allow Scorpio's ships to trade in areas where open-loop scrubbers are banned
  • Solid tanker market to hold firm despite talk of Opec output cut
    A fall in oil exports from Canada should see the US turn to the Middle East for supplies, boosting tonne-miles...
  • Scrubber lobby on the defensive after Singapore ban
    Several shipowners now expect further restrictions on open-loop scrubbers, despite manufacturers insisting that environmental concerns have not been scientifically addressed
  • Finferries demonstrates world-first autonomous vessel
    Finferries, the Finnish state-owned operator, has successfully demonstrated the world's first fully autonomous and remotely controlled ferry, using Rolls-Royce Marine...
  • Ukraine and Russia spar at IMO
    A host of countries speaking at the IMO, including Germany, the US and the UK, have all condemned Russia for...
  • Transpacific trade truce comes too late for spot market
    MSI analyst Daniel Richards says that with shippers already putting their pre-tariff plans into action, the damage to the transpacific...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings introduces share option scheme
    The grant date, or the date when the employees will receive the share option, is pending approval from shareholders and...
  • A trade war truce is good news for shipping
    The apparent de-scalation of trade tension between China and US may not have resolved long-term issues, but if shipping benefits...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Dry Bulk
    Demand looks healthy, supply factors are in check for now, so the outlook for 2019 is looking positive
  • US Pacific Northwest activists push back against LNG bunkering exports
    Big energy companies plan to unearth these vast reserves of carbon-intense fuels and put them up for sale in Asia
  • Port of Anchorage shrugs off earthquake without injuries, damage or disruption
    Matson Navigation and TOTE services continue as scheduled, officials say
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers outlook 2019 | Singapore bans open loop scrubbers in port | Top 10 technology leaders of the year |...
  • China-US truce brings shipping a touch of spring in December
    Panamax and supramax ships are likely to benefit from China's immediate restoration of grains imports from the US, while box...
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2018
    In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 14, here...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • US tariff pause propels early 2019 China import rush
  • New inland port serving Savannah to offer faster, direct service
  • Maersk speeds up Med service to harness Montreal growth
  • Securing US truck contract capacity to dominate 2019
  • APM Terminals Pipavav expands India rail on rising demand

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • New Maritime UK head calls for Brexit support
    Maritime lawyer Harry Theochari succeeds David Dingle as organisation's top man.
  • VIDEO: US Coast Guard lifts cruiseship passenger
    The US Coast Guard evacuated an elderly woman from a Carnival cruiseship Sunday morning. Agency watchstanders responded by helicopter to the the 110,000-gt Carnival Valor (built 2004) roughly 58 miles off the Texas coast on reports a 71-year-old woman required medical assistance. The woman, and a nurse from the ship, were then flown ashore to emergency medical services at the University of Texas
  • DHT Holdings executives explain further details of IMO 2020 hand
    Comments come just days after Singapore took action against open-loop scrubbers.
  • MR2 buy spells end of Kassian hiatus in tanker S&P
    Greek player buys first oil carrier in seven years
  • Avin tipped as buyer of Arcadia tanker
    Sale of aframax sets new benchmark price of veteran tankers.
  • Ardmore refinances three ships through leasebacks
    Anthony Gurnee-led tanker owner expects to net $13m off of three medium-range tankers.
  • Top Ships closes financing for suezmax tanker brace
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships has closed a $92.5m sale-and-leaseback deal involving two suezmax newbuildings. Nasdaq-listed Top inked the transaction with a major Chinese lessor in what marks one of the final stages in the funding of its newbuilding orderbook. Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo Top Ships lines up final pieces of newbuilding funding Pistiolis, chief executi
  • Navios Containers spending $129m on four boxships
    Greek owner adding 4,360-teu vessels, with options for two 10,000-teu units.
  • USC forming four new shipyard groups
    Russian state group also eyes cruiseships, LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • CIMC raises $290m in bond sales
    The world's largest container maker has sold CNY 2bn worth of perpetual bonds to replenish cash reserves and repay debts.
  • P&I is ripe for a technological revolution
    International Group clubs should embrace technology and pool data, writes Richard Adler of Marsh
  • Oceanteam investors agree $22m share issue
    Restructured Dutch OSV owner Oceanteam is free to issue new stock worth NOK 188.27m ($22m) to support growth. Shareholders approved the sale, and also the swapping of shares worth up to NOK 62m to bondholders in return for cancelling notes of $5.17m. CEO Leidus Bosman said: "We are delighted that both bondholders and shareholders are aligned, taking a long term strategic view and have given us t
  • Scorpio firms reveal $122m scrubber investment
    Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers set out further details on scrubber installments.
  • Can Brazilian shipbuilding reclaim its place in the sun?
    A new president has divided the country but kindled hopes in shipyards that the national industry can recover some of its former glory after the corruption scandal that froze tanker orders
  • Star Bulk Carriers clears out oldest bulkers
    Expanding listed owner sheds handymax, circulates cape for sale
  • Solstad signs 33-month CSV charter
    Norway' Solstad Offshore has fixed out a construction support vessel (CSV) to Ocean Infinity for 33 months. The deal starts in the third quarter of 2019. Ocean Infinity will use the ship for its global seabed mapping and survey services. Solstad CEO Lars Peder Solstad said: "This is a very exciting project to be a part of, and we are delighted to be chosen by Ocean Infinity as their shipping
  • Trio of major investors back Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement
    Major shareholders take up stock as newbuilding funding nears the finishing line.
  • Hamburg Sud crewman tied up by drugs gang
    But cocaine later found on board was not planted in Brazilian raid, authorities believe.
  • MSC reveals IMO 2020 surcharge formula
    Boxship giant unveils bunker levy to recoup low-sulphur fuel costs.
  • Nautilus forming JV to buy cancelled mining ship
    Canada's Nautilus Minerals is forming a joint venture to own a mining ship cancelled by a Chinese yard. The venture with third parties would fund the acquisition and operation of the MAC Goliath, which had been ordered by Dubai's Marine Assets Corporation (MAC). Nautilus had earlier agreed to pay a charter fee of $199,901 per day over five years for the ship, but will now own and charter it out
  • Drewry: being good at shipping may no longer cut it
    Consultancy says diversification by giant lines could change landscape completely.
  • Shipping analysts split on possible Opec impact on tankers
    With members expected to turn down the taps, experts take different positions on any fallout for tankers.
  • Eight line up for Lebanon FSRU trio
    Ministry publishes names of bidders who will now compete for planned regas units
  • Food for thought: 20 Questions with Wartsila's Tamara de Gruyter
    What was your earliest memory? Playing in a sandbox in kindergarten with my friends. Did you go through training/university or straight into work? I went to work straight after getting my BSc in shipbuilding engineering from Haarlem Polytechnic. I have good memories of my first job as a technical commercial engineer assisting colleagues in the Asian market, as I was working in an exciting interna
  • Maersk says 'happy birthday' to Hamburg Sud with Lego gift
    AP Moller-Maersk has handed Hamburg Sud a very Danish birthday present, just in time for Christmas. Lego stays in shipbuilding as Kirk exits A year on from completing the takeover of the German container line, Maersk says the only way to commemorate is with a Lego vessel. Maersk did not say on its Instagram post how much the model will cost, but its iconic Triple E Lego ship sold for around $15
  • VIDEO: three missing after ferry blaze
    Search on off Indonesia following evacuation.
  • Ex-Western Bulk man Furu is new Hoegh CFO
    Finance chief joins from law firm Wikborg Rein.
  • Hyundai Samho inks two more LNG carriers
    Korean yard follows Latsco order with Asian deal worth $370m.
  • Trump and Xi agree to call trade tariff truce
    US and China look to negotiate a lasting agreement after delaying more tariffs by 90 days.
  • Fake newbuildings land 21 in Chinese jail
    A project to increase the world's shipyard capacity may sound like a very bad idea, but those involved don't normally go to jail.
  • Stanford Marine Group reportedly attracting multiple bidders
    But any sale of UAE-based offshore vessel operator likely to leave creditors facing debt haircut.
  • US criticizes Yamal LNG transfers in Norwegian waters
    But Russians accuse US of "resorting to political instruments" for the sake of unfair competition.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Trump-Xi truce good but details elusive, analysts say
    The American and Chinese leaders agreed Saturday to de-escalate trade tensions, including holding off on additional tariffs, but different factors could contribute to or detract from the truce.
  • MSC, CMA CGM lay out new fuel cost charges
    Both companies will start using new formulas on Jan. 1 in advance of the low-sulfur exhaust mandate.
  • Port of Alaska reopens after earthquake
    Alaska Railroad remains shut down, but neither TOTE Maritime Alaska nor Matson reports injuries or damage.
  • Ports fret over CBP's demands for new facilities
    Maritime port authorities say they are under pressure from Customs and Border Protection to build new on-site facilities for the agency's officers.
  • Trump says he'll withdraw from NAFTA
    He told reporters aboard Air Force One that he's making the move in an effort to push Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Georgia announces next inland terminal location
  • Physicians sentenced to prison for falsifying exams
  • CBP cancels meeting in honor of President Bush
  • Freight forwarding executives plead guilty to fixing prices
  • FMC looking at 19 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Mexican President Lopez Obrador sworn in, pledges to intervene in energy prices, attacks energy reform
    Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador promised radical changes and an end to corruption during his inauguration speech, attacking the country's planned energy reform and promising to intervene to lower energy prices.
  • OPEC focuses on cuts deal after Qatar exit shock
    OPEC members are determined to agree this week a new output deal
  • US-CHINA TARIFFS: Fundamentals dampen initial market excitement over Trump's G20 announcement
    Chinese equity markets rallied on Monday on the news out of the G20 meeting in Buenos Aires that US President Donald Trump had agreed to leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products at 10% from the start of next year, rather than raising them to 25% as previously planned.
  • Hong Kong delivered LSMGO declines in Nov on ample supply, weak demand
    The price of delivered low sulfur marine gasoil in Hong Kong declined steadily in November on ample supply and lackluster demand, market sources said.
  • Bunkering operations at Novorossiisk resume after storm
    Bunkering and other operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have resumed
  • Singapore marine fuel stocks fall 20% on year ahead of new sulfur rule
    Marine fuel stocks in the world's largest bunkering hub of Singapore have sunk by 20% from last year's level, as a structural shift in the market hastens the pace of change already underway ahead of new shipping fuel regulations set to kick in just over a year from now.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Island Oil hires Kieran Michael C. Brown as credit manager
    Brown has more than 15 years of experience as a credit manager.
  • OPEC works on getting its message right to a skeptical and confused oil market
    Negotiating an agreement on any cuts will be a tough task in itself.
  • FUTURES: Crude jumps $2/b as US-China trade tensions ease
    A 90-day ceasefire truce between the US and China has lent a positive spin to Asian markets this morning, OCBC analysts said.
  • Fresh US-China trade talks may help restore some commodity flows
    The provisional cessation of trade hostilities is likely to benefit US exports of soybeans, crude oil and liquefied natural gas to China.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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