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BRIEFS
September 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 4.5pc to US$757/TEU, USWC soars 25.6pc to $1,615/FEU
  • Yang Ming boosts Intra-Asia network with new Japan-Thailand service
  • Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to use Silverstream air lubrication system
  • Scrubber retrofits for box ships are smart investments: Alphaliner
  • NYK gets energy-saving heavy lift vehicles from Nanjing Jinling Shipyard
  • JAXPORT lifts record 116,000 TEU in July
  • US CBP to roll out online tool to request vessel manifest data confidentiality
  • ICTSI works with government to expedite cargo flow at Honduran terminal
  • Lufthansa settles air cargo anti-trust dispute with Deutsche Bahn
  • Anti-competition review delays Air Canada's proposed Transat acquisition
  • Emirates SkyCargo sees spike in perishables and pharma traffic

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Russian Railways to test unmanned trains
  • DPD opens its largest parcel sorting centre in Germany
  • Fred Westdijk named new CEO of Jan de Rijk Logistics
  • Once upon a time in Mexico
  • Albatros Express expands services in Germany
  • Delta and Virgin deepen UK/US ties
  • Circle participating in European project Easylog
  • New man for new customs division
  • Two new heavyweights for NYK
  • Rails from Austria to smooth the way for British trains
  • An LCC that just can't let go of cargo business
  • Ceva Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Bansard International selects new airfreight boss
  • A big slice of the cake for Swiss Combi
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Latam Cargo connects Colombia and Peru
  • ACL switches terminals

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Whitehall splashes out £30m to help ports, roads and rail cope with Brexit
  • European carriers still suffering, but transpac lines receive a 'tariff' boost
  • Edmonton flies high as medical grade cannabis market starts to grow
  • Comment: three strategies for the peak shipping season
  • When cargo was king, and you won when you lost

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Cruise lines respond to Dorian
    Cruise lines are reshuffling their schedules as Hurricane Dorian continued to roll towards the Southeast United States. In a weather update released at 8:00 PM (ET) yesterday, Carnival Cruise Lines said that
  • Austal and Fred. Olsen hone next gen trimarans' environmental creds
    Australian shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) and long term customer Fred. Olsen, S.A. have partnered on two next generation trimarans with advanced environmental credentials. Starting with the design process, Austal's R&D team used
  • International merchandise trade is falling
    Here's a reality check for those who think that world seaborne trade can only keep growing. Figures released by the OECD yesterday show that G20 nations' international merchandise trade, seasonally adjusted and
  • Ecuadorian Navy corvettes upgraded using Roxtec multi-cable transits
    Ecuadorian state-owned shipyard ASTINAVE specified Roxtec cable transits instead of cable glands when modernizing the corvettes Manabí and Loja for the Ecuadorian Navy. The change to Roxtec cable transits solved three issues:
  • Fednav takes delivery of 35,000 dwt ice class bulker
    Montreal, Quebec, headquartered Fednav Limited yesterday took delivery of the Federal Montreal, its newest Great Lakes-suitable handysize vessel, in a ceremony at Japan's Oshima Shipyard. The Federal Montreal is a 34,500 DWT
  • East Coast braces for Dorian
    The U.S. Coast Guard has set Port Condition X-RAY for the entire Atlantic coast of Florida due to the forecast approach of Hurricane Dorian. In addition, Port Condition WHISKEY has been set

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • EU could extend maritime security trial to Strait of Hormuz
    Move comes after 17 seafarers were kidnapped from two ships in Cameroonian waters off Douala earlier this month
  • US claims Adrian Darya is headed to Syria
    UPDATE: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US has evidence that the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of...
  • China Merchants Port woos carriers as it faces low growth
    Managing director Bai Jingtao says the Chinese port giant is in talk with container shipping lines about the latter being...
  • Houston Ship Channel to start limiting large containership access
    New laws aimed at preserving two-way traffic in the Houston Ship Channel come into effect at the weekend
  • Songa takes a slice of scrubber fuel savings with charterers
    Scrubber clause in charter contracts is designed to share the cost of installations on feederships
  • Cosco Shipping reshuffles container liner management
    Yang Zhijian, the general manager of Cosco Shipping's dry bulker business, is to become the new co-chief executive of OOCL...
  • Hunter Group agrees new sale and leaseback deal
    The Norwegian VLCC owner ditches deal with shipping banks for new five year sale and leaseback deal with leasing company
  • Belships expands fleet with two ultramax newbuilds
    Norwegian dry bulk owner secures seven-year bareboat charters from a Japanese shipyard
  • Vancouver: Banking on expansion
    A dispute over rival expansion plans is costing time, money and effort - all of which could be better spent on...
  • Tokyo: Japan's mega city punches below its weight
    Surveys of Tokyo's relative status among its peers suggest it ranks lower than it should on a world scale
  • Singapore: Lion City roars to the top
    Singapore has its eye set on extending its clout from the physical to virtual - the maritime nation now seeks a...
  • Shanghai: Hopes for future rest on expanding free trade zone
    A new round of policy support is creating opportunities for the city to establish its maritime excellence that extends its...
  • Oslo: Modern maritime capital
    A leader in technology and a shipping hub, Oslo could become shipping's sustainability capital
  • New York: Inextricably linked to both maritime and finance
    While there are no longer ships docked at New York piers the same way as in the past, the city...
  • Mumbai: Port heads in right direction
    Indian prime minister Narendra Modi wants to brand Mumbai as a favourable location for international maritime companies by allowing 100%...
  • London: Legacy of maritime expertise
    Britannia no longer rules the waves, but London's world-beating cluster of white-collar shipping services leaves the UK capital with fair...
  • Hong Kong: City's role to be transformed
    With competitor ports taking volumes, Hong Kong will have to work at projects such as the Greater Bay Area development...
  • Hamburg: Bowed but not broken
    With an enviable talent pool, Hamburg is diversifying to ensure it keeps its role as Germany's premier shipping centre
  • Shipping's 'public face' is more important than ever
    Progressive companies in the industry understand the importance of building a positive reputation aligned with brand
  • Dubai: Giant rises from the desert
    Dubai is firmly on the map as a global tourist and business destination and, while it may currently be playing...
  • Copenhagen: Traditional but diverse industry looks set for bright future
    Danes keep their strong maritime traditions alive through collaboration
  • Athens: Playing a defensive game
    In one top maritime city survey published earlier this year, Athens loitered in 13th place overall, but was ranked in...
  • APL ship involved in fatal collision failed to follow safety rules
    Maintaining an unsuitable speed for the conditions in order to make schedule commitments was among the reasons cited for the...
  • UK issues emergency port funding ahead of Brexit
    'As the UK continues to develop as an outward-facing global trading nation ready for a post-Brexit world, the resilience of our trading...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: BDI continues upward momentum | Iran to expedite legal process against seized British tanker | Exclusive interview...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Ports beyond Brexit
    As London International Shipping Week approaches, along with the increasing likelihood of a no-deal Brexit, we are joined by UK...
  • CSSC Shipping in $190m leaseback for Exmar-linked FSRU barge
    The 2017-built FSRU barge is under a 10-year contract with Cyprus-based trading giant Gunvor
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transport expects tanker boom ahead of IMO 2020
    CSET believes that the oil tanker industry has entered a new bullish phase
  • SembMarine wins unique FPSO design FEED contract from UK field operator
    The cylindrical hull design is touted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional ship-shaped and turret-moored designs
  • US cyber attack weakened Iran's ability to track and target oil tankers
    Washington and Tehran have long been involved in an undeclared cyber conflict, a confrontation carefully calibrated to remain in the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Asia-US spot rates surge, but little rolled cargo
  • Veracruz port's blockchain effort to launch September
  • FMC gives San Juan terminal tie-up lukewarm okay
  • Hurricane Dorian accelerates Florida's freight flow
  • NY-NJ pushes electric equipment to curb pollution
  • New round of blank sailings expected on Asia-Europe

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Navios Maritime Holdings sells off management division
    Navios Maritime Holdings has sold its shipmanagement arm to a company affiliated with chief executive Angeliki Frangou. Navios Acquisition unveils sale-and-leaseback deals for 10 ships N Shipmanagement Acquisition Corp paid $20m for the management division, for which it will be paid $3,700 per day per ship for the next two years. The new ship manager will also extend Navios Maritime Holdings a
  • US hits out at Taiwanese owners for North Korea dealings
    A ship, a trio of companies and two Taiwanese nationals have had their US assets blocked
  • French shipowners cheer Macron's slow steaming support
    The French shipowners association says slow steaming is a fast, easy and obvious solution
  • Grounded bulker creates gridlock on Parana
    A grounded bulker has held up traffic on the Parana River all week. The 82,000-dwt Cassiopeia Ocean (built 2018) ran aground in the river earlier this week southeast of Rosario, sources tell TradeWinds. Cosco bulker runs aground in South America Tugs have been attempting to refloat the ship, but have failed, Francisco Venetucci of law firm Venetucci & Associates, said. He said the issue was exa
  • Iran to speed up Stena Impero legal process
    But foreign minister Mohammad Zarif maintains UK committed "sea crimes."
  • Klaveness in no rush for full listing
    Oslo-based Klaveness Combined Carriers (KCC) is in no rush to get fully listed on the Stock Exchange, according to chairman Lasse Kristoffersen. The company has been listed on Oslo Axess since May. He said: "We live well with that and the market does so as well. The demand is that we get more shareholders." Klaveness Ship Holding is the largest shareholder with 54%, then EGD Shipholding with 18
  • Shipping restructuring pays off for Hamburg Commercial Bank
    Restructured former HSH Nordbank reversed $28m of provisions in first half.
  • Odfjell continues to seek exit from gas sector
    Sales have taken longer than expected for Norwegian chemical tanker owner
  • BW takes two large LPG carriers from Unique Shipping
    BW LPG has concluded time-charter deals with Unique Shipping extending its charters for two VLGCs. European gas brokers said the Oslo-listed shipowner chartered Unique's 82,000-cbm Berge Nantong (built 2006) for 12 more months and the Berge Ningbo (built 2006) for another 18 more months. BW is now believed to be paying less than $1m per month for each ship. Company CEO Martin Ackermann said he
  • Iranian VLCC sniffs around Syria in cat-and-mouse game with watchers
    Iranian VLCC's wanderings in the Mediterranean bring it ever closer to its original destination, Syria
  • Mitsubishi wins double ferry order
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is set to conclude an order for two ro-ro ferry newbuildings from local Japanese ferry consortium SHK Line Group. The ships will go into service on a new route planned by the group from 2021. The new route will run between Yokosuka in Kanagawa prefecture to the Japanese island of Kyushu. Order-starved Mitsubishi to build Navios VLCC contracted at Imabari The vessels
  • Golar working FSRU project duo for Brazil as it readies Sergipe
    Low global gas prices make fuel switch conversation with consumers "compelling", says chief executive Iain Ross
  • LNG fuel the focus as Sovcomflot eyes fleet renewal
    CFO Nikolay Kolesnikov outlines the case for gas power over scrubbers.
  • NYK confirms LNG carrier order for Total charter
    Japanese owner says long-term deal will start on delivery from Samsung in 2021.
  • ESL buys bulker from SEB Leasing
    Finnish owner expands fleet again in deal relating to 2011 lease agreement.
  • Belships charters in Japanese newbuildings
    Norwegian owner expands fleet again with seven-year bareboat deal.
  • Songa Container pioneers profit-sharing scrubber clause
    Arne Blystad company aiming to boost attractiveness of its fleet and bring other players on board.
  • Uljanik Plovidba renaming to avoid 'wrong associations'
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner wants to emphasise separateness from bankrupt shipbuilder Uljanik Group.
  • MPCC draws down cash for scrubber retrofits
    Oslo-listed containership owner banks $13m for refinancing and yard work for two ships.
  • Hunter open to more VLCC sales as fleet leaseback deal agreed
    Buyer prepared to take first two VLCCs in series at $98m each - the highest price for a resale since 2015
  • Intercargo urges "extreme caution" over nickel ore cargoes in wake of Nur Allya loss
    Trade association said it is "frustrated" by a lack of action to eliminate cargo liquefaction threat
  • Golden Ocean capesize caught up in cocaine bust
    Fredriksen company confirms seizure of class A drugs in South Korea.
  • Sembcorp Marine seals FEED deal for Cambo cylindrical FPSO
    Shell-backed project opts for Singapore yard group to develop floater design solution

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Mack Defense submits armored heavy dump truck for U.S. Army testing
    The U.S. Army is conducting live-fire testing on an armored heavy-duty dump truck from Mack Defense, the first of up to 683 trucks included in...
  • Down Under Trucking: a submerged stinky truck and a call for humane treatment of truckers
    A sewage truck met a watery end in New South Wales; regulators in NSW have improved port access; National Transport Commission overhauls assurance framework; ATA...
  • Why 2019 has been the worst year for trucking operators
    2019 has been more challenging for trucking companies than any other non-recession year. Here is why.
  • FMC allows Puerto Rico terminals to combine
    Two San Juan, Puerto Rico container terminals can merge but will be subject to additional scrutiny by the Federal Maritime Commission.
  • Updated forecasts suggest Hurricane Dorian could slam Port of Savannah
    Both retailers and FEMA are taking a wait-and-see approach to the storm at this time.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2019
  • Diesel barges in ARA firm to 3-month high amid lower Primorsk exports
    The premium of ultra-low sulfur diesel barges over the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region strengthened to a three-month high Thursday amid a lower export program from the Russian Baltic port of Primorsk.
  • US Treasury sanctions Taiwan, Hong Kong shippers for North Korean fuel transfers
    The US Department of the Treasury expanded North Korean sanctions Friday to include three individuals, three companies and an oil tanker accused of facilitating banned ship-to-ship refined product transfers.
  • PetroChina to keep investing in refining despite thin margins: executive
    PetroChina, the upstream-focused oil giant, will continue to invest in refining segment despite narrower margin, increasing overcapacity and intensive competition, a company executive said on late Thursday.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Sour crude stalls ahead of new Oct trade cycle, US-China talks
    Benchmark Dubai crude futures' spreads were largely unchanged in mid-morning trading in Asia on Friday, at the close of the October cycle on the last trading day of August, and as market participants kept a close watch on developments for the US-China trade talks.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise on week on slow exports east
    Bunker suppliers at Rotterdam reported weak demand, with traders saying this in turn was weighing on fuel oil demand.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude, products settle lower on demand growth concerns
    Crude and refined products futures were bearish Friday, pulled lower by renewed concerns of lower demand.
  • Tug of war for Algerian LSSR ahead of IMO 2020
    Algerian low sulfur straight run fuel oil has been drawing even more attention of late ahead of the introduction of a lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1.
  • 0.5% S MARINE FUEL SUPPLY ROUNDUP: Hellenic eyes first delivery in Nov'19
    Greek refiner Hellenic is targeting November for first supplies of IMO 2020 compliant bunker fuel.
  • Bunker market prepares for Hurricane Dorian in Florida: sources
    Marine fuel activity is expected to be affected in Florida as Hurricane Dorian's trajectory narrowed in on the region, market participants said Friday.
  • Singapore bunker fuel premium over Piraeus hits record high
    When the Singapore assessment is at a premium to the Piraeus assessment it usually heralds higher demand at the Mediterranean port.

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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.
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
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
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
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