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BRIEFS

October 2, 2019

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China's foreign minister warns of 'endless troubles' if US and China decouple Oakland operating profit up 4.1 to US$66 million as revenue rises 4.2pc Singapore's PSA International increases, consolidates Genoa port holdings Canada says officials did not act improperly when Huawei CFO was arrested Container rates globally fall 0.1pc in September, continuing downturn Crippling demurrage fees mount as US Customs box throughput slows Houston Port Authority authorises new quay cranes and channel expansion Democrats deliver expected counteroffer in USMCA talks with White House Los Angeles and Long Beach seek collaboration to boost port efficiency LAX warehouse upgrade on back burner, won't be shovel-ready for years Six Singapore Boeing 737 Maxes to be parked near Alice Springs, Australia Virgin Atlantic opens Tel Aviv link 20 tons as it expands cargo network

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Capacities at the Cape New service links Italy to Hupac's European network Noatum Logistics acquires PT. JCL Indonesia More hinterland connections in China Jesper Kjaedegaard joins the Marcura group as senior adviser Ports of Auckland calls 2019 a "tough year" Magma Aviation launches new Kigali service Sahara extends its contract with Europa Warehouse Britannia P&I adds more expertise in Singapore Germany and Poland bridge the gap A large cargo door for Canadian DHC8-300 Bridgehead for LNG bunkering in the USA Improved road access to the port of Felixstowe Detlef Borghardt appointed to TIP's advisory board Data exchange between Champ and Inttra "Curiosity of the Day" ALS gives guarantees for customs clearance after Brexit Heavylift from South Korea to Thailand

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
FedEx chiefs 'misled' shareholders while enriching themselves, claims lawsuit DP DHL unveils €2bn investment: 'to digitise ourselves', says Appel Bimco brings new proposal to shipping emissions debate Hapag-Lloyd signs up with Portchain in a bid to improve schedule reliability NYK Line tests self-sailing cargo ship David Shepherd appointed chief commercial officer of Aer Lingus Lemon Queen aims to put new zest into communications Supply chain radar: DB Schenker + Ceva - musings on a ground combo On the wires: DP-DHL delivers cautious 'Strategy 2025' plan at capital markets day in Frankfurt Market Insight: K+N rumoured to be in trouble with its GSK account in APAC

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Former shipyard inspector pleads guilty to falsely certifying welds The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia reports that Joseph Powell, a former Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Inspector at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), pleaded guilty today in the U.S, District ClassNK gives crew members guidance on IMO 2020 fuel change-over A booklet for ship crew members just released by classification society ClassNK outlines the potential risks facing seafarers responsible for operations in the change-over from conventional fuels to fuels compliant with IMO VT Halter Marine hosts Q-LNG ATB naming ceremony In a milestone event, VT Halter Marine, Inc. has conducted a vessel naming ceremony for America's first offshore Liquefied Natural Gas Articulated Tug and Barge (LNG ATB) unit. In November 2017, VT Grand Bahamas Shipyard drydocks first ship since Dorian Grand Bahama Shipyard reports that it has drydocked its first vessel since reopening shortly after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas earlier this month. Taipei Trader, a 9,932-ton containership operated by Lomar Shipping Buyer found for Harland & Wolff The Northern Ireland shipyard best known for building the Titanic looks to have a new future ahead - fabricating components for a giant gas storage project and potentially for a proposed FSRU Svitzer orders two ice class ASD tugs Maersk Group towing specialist Svitzer has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine for two new 30 m ice class tugs. To be built to Robert Allan Ltd TundRA 3000 design, Bourbon Rhode: Two more bodies recovered Bourbon Offshore today reported the deaths of two more crew members of the Bourbon Rhode, the tug supply vessel that sank last week after being caught near the eye of Hurricane Lorenzo

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Cosco parent begins marine insurance exit from London as sanctions bite The shift to China from Europe comes amid intensifying contagion fears among banks, class societies, charterers and bunker suppliers about... Dover faces 60% drop in trade under no-deal Brexit Transport minister George Freeman has said the UK government is working on the assumption that a no-deal Brexit would cut... InfraStrata to buy Harland and Wolff for $7.3m The Belfast-based shipyard and engineering company aims for a takeover after filing for insolvency Bodies from sunken Bourbon Rhode found as Shipowners' Club confirms cover 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones who are grieving over this dramatic event' - chief executive... Attica takes hit on merger costs and rising fuel price The €11m ($11.9m) first-half loss compares with an €8.7m profit in the corresponding period a year earlier When it comes to marine insurance, take cover! Marine insurance entities are among the crop of new arrivals in Cyprus' growing maritime cluster Pacific Radiance's revamp tests Singapore's debt restructuring aims Will lenders support or stand in the way of a proposal - that unlike others - seeks debt forgiveness to support the... MS Amlin moves marine insurance in business reorganisation MS Amlin is aiming for a profit of £300m in two years' time, in line with the expectations of its Japanese... Smart ports seen as critical to terminal operator strategies As some terminal operators move to follow the integrated logistics model, digitalisation will play an increasingly important part in their... Veniamis: 'It's not too late to avoid anarchy on the oceans' Others need to speak up on a 'potentially catastrophic' implementation of sulphur cap, says Greek shipowners' leader Cypriot banks aiming to run a tight ship Several banks in Greece and Cyprus are comfortable with the main three 'liquid' markets - bulk carriers, tankers and containerships... NYK completes world's first autonomous ship trial The manned vehicle carrier collected data during its sailing LNG freight market spike spurs winter hope Spot market availability of LNG vessels has tightened marginally this week as steady gains from northeast Asian shipments reopened the... US transport department defends Chao over Foremost claims 'Several reports indicate that you have used your official position to benefit Foremost Group, a shipping company owned by your... West Delta LNG seeks approval for Louisiana deepwater port The loading and marine berth would be capable of handling liquefied natural gas carriers with nominal capacities from 30,000 cu m... Dover 'working on business as usual Brexit', chief executive says 'Business as usual, means Dover as usual and that is what we have been working on' - Doug Bannister Hapag-Lloyd adopts Portchain fleet planner German box carrier will use machine learning algorithms to boost schedule reliability Cosco sanctions are not holding back Yamal exports, says Novatek Cosco Dalian, which is subject to the US sanctions imposed last week, holds a major stake in China LNG Shipping... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks \| Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs \| Teekay tanker joint...

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Mobile seeks $250 million to advance 50-foot dredging FourKites, Ocean Insights tie logistics software closer Shipping decarbonization requires seismic industry evolution Roadrunner's truckload cuts send shipper warning India eyes global links for digital port platform Economic headwinds buffet European container trade Port of Los Angeles to unveil zero-emission top-handler Convoy targets small shippers with free TMS Hapag-Lloyd taps port startup to improve reliability

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Tug operators pulling for owed towing fees Four tug operators are chasing a heavy lift vessel, alleging a now-bankrupt company owes them $1.1m. McAllister Towing, Central Boat Rentals, Offshore Towing and Global Towing Service are seeking to arrest the 21,000-dwt Nor Goliath (built 2011) in the southern district of Mississippi federal court after Epic Applied Technologies and Ranger Offshore allegedly failed to pay for tow services. Acco Fuel from capsized Golden Ray approaches shore Tides and currents blamed for leakage GSL's deal windfall grows as underwriters buy more 'Greenshoe' exercise by B Riley FBR sends containership owner's cash windfall up by $6m. Pangaea declaring two ice-class options in China Rhode Island-based niche specialist Pangaea Logistic Solutions has decided to declare two options for ice-class bulkers at China State Shipbulding's Guangzhou Shipyard International, market sources tell TradeWinds. Like the two original post-panamax units ordered earlier this year, the 95,000-dwt option vessels are expected to cost about $76m en bloc. Market sources tell TradeWinds that declarin Brookfield sweetens Teekay Offshore takeover deal Private equity firm adds $0.50 per share to original offer Graham Robjohns leaving Golar LNG after 20 years But veteran CFO will stay on until April; Golar Partners CEO also quits Stena Bulk linked to methanol-powered tanker order at GSI Gothenburg-based shipowner seeks fuel solution for greener carriers with letter of intent at Chinese shipbuilder StealthGas' LPG drive means selling small, buying big StealthGas has resumed selling some of the smaller units in its LPG fleet, in parallel with seeking bigger ships. The Harry Vafias-led company has shed the 5,036-cbm Gas 'Ethereal (built 2006), according to market sources in Athens. It changed hands for about $10.5m, TradeWinds is told. StealthGas doesn't see trade war easing in third quarter VesselsValue already shows the Japanese-built ship u FSU moors alongside new facility to start imports for Bahrain A floating storage unit has finally moored at the new LNG import terminal in Bahrain in readiness to begin cool-down operations of the onshore plant. Personnel working on the project told TradeWinds the 173,400-cbm Bahrain Spirit (built 2018) was towed into position and moored on Monday. Bahrain's new FSU arrives but terminal delays continue The vessel arrived off the new facility in the Hidd I Pittas comes up with cash for Euroseas retrofit Greek owner's CEO providing loan to fit ballast water treatment system ahead of new boxship charter. Marine insurance business survives MS Amlin shake-up Major cut backs in speciality insurer's portfolio as part of ongoing midterm business plan Diana Shipping doubles buyback to $10m Bulker owner now aiming to acquire 2.8m of its own shares EGD expands tanker fleet with bareboat charter deal for MR Chief executive Magne Ovreaas reveals scrubber-sceptic stance Two more bodies found after Bourbon sinking French owner mourns death of more crew following loss of anchor-handler Exmar faces Gunvor arbitration over FSRU financing Trader raises legal argument in row over sale and leaseback deal with China's CSSC. Harland and Wolff saved in $7.4m deal Historic Belfast shipyard bought by infrastructure company InfraStrata Roger Strevens: Compliance with 2020 rules poses 'huge test' of IMO's political will How the world polices the global cut to sulphur in marine fuels will have important ramifications for shipping's ability to deliver carbon emission reductions Luxury Ritz-Carlton cruiseship delayed in Spain US owner says delivery pushed back four months due to project cost issues. Pavilion Energy puts out feelers for small and midsize vessels Expansion-minded Singapore company looking at specialist sizes for transshipment business Sluggish handysize S&P market perks up as buyers break cover Buying interest in smaller bulkers is driven by tonnage built in Japan early this decade WFW recruits Ince's Ricketts in Singapore Former managing associate joins rival to focus on shipping and oil and gas. Klaveness and BHP join forces on digital shipping platform Shipowner and trader trial system to improve sharing of supply scheduling and vessel information Hyundai Steel opts for LNG-fuelled bulkers to ship iron ore South Korean steelmaker follows compatriot Posco and Australia's BHP Billiton on greener fuels Jotun paints profitable picture for year to date Jotun, a leading producer of marine paints, has recorded a 58% increase in pre-tax profit to date this year. The privately owned company logged a NOK 1.56bn ($172m\|) profit in the first eight months of 2019, against a NOK 990m profit in the same period of last year. Jotun records sharp increase in results for first quarter Jotun paints a brighter picture over IMO changes Operating income incr Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch Problems at Greek bulker operator generates headache for owners and operators Avenir LNG confirms Petronas charter for first small-scale ship Malaysian giant piles into LNG bunkering with three-year charter deal on LNG carrier Uljanik Plovidba seeks court protection as banks pull plug Credit Suisse and others "walk away" from talks and arrest MR tanker. Korea Western Power to pay premium for scrubbers Higher freight rate agreed to compensate South Korean compatriots SK Shipping and H-Line for installation costs Dark bridge: NYK completes world's first autonomous ship trial Japanese owner says car carrier navigated from China to Japan using Sherpa system Arne Fredly lends $15m to Hunter Group Director and investor's Apollo Asset strikes deal for revolving credit facility. Gulf Energy Maritime linked to string of LR1 tanker sales Move could cut Dubai-based GEM's exposure to the segment by half Chinese auction expected for last Remi Maritime ship National Bank of Greece is said to be behind the auction of supramax that has been idle for more than nine months Canada looks to export bitumen to China by boxship New technology said to circumvent law barring oil tankers from British Columbia coast Lomar feeder first to drydock at Grand Bahama post Dorian Resumption of work on containership said to mark a major step in return to normal operations Longer Icon Offshore charters point to sector recovery, says analyst Malaysia's largest OSV owner also seeing better rates as vessel supply said to be tightening

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
Labor protest to block some airfreight traffic at LAX Wednesday Truck drivers trying to make deliveries to and from cargo warehouses at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday could experience delays from labor protests scheduled... Downside of commercial vehicle purchasing cycle snares Meritor Meritor, Inc. announced that it is laying off employees across the entire company in response to declining global truck and trailer demand. Less-than-truckload volumes to be pressured by weak September ISM data Less-than-truckload volumes to continue to be pressured by weak September ISM report Canadian National unveils plan for winter operations The railway grappled with not only the potential for cold temperatures but also macro uncertainty in crafting plan. COSCO blacklisting sparks LNG collateral damage (with video) U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian crude aboard Chinese ships ensnare Canadian-headquartered, New York-listed owner of Bahamas-flagged vessels carrying Russian cargoes via Arctic Sea. Uber's app overhaul distracts from its slow revenue growth Like Lyft, Uber is also decentralizing car-sharing in an effort to defy categories and shift user perception. World trade forecast gets haircut for 2019 and 2020 from WTO Export and import volumes falling well below earlier estimates as economy slows and trade tensions rise. Deliverr raises $23 million, expands fast-shipping program Tech fulfillment companies thrive as demand for speedy delivery surges. UPS certified for unlimited drone operations First-of-its-kind FAA approval allows company to expand beyond medical deliveries. Tech thriller author and Hunter Harrison biographer are speakers at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago Authors Ben Mezrich and Hunter Green to share stories on how new tech ideas rattle and shake up the old guard. Canada's economy takes a breather, but don't call it a slowdown Trucking and rail sectors decline as flat GDP report ends four-month growth streak, but analysts say fundamentals remain solid despite weakness in energy and mining. SpiceJet cargo arm set for IPO SpiceJet cargo unit aims for listing Freight Futures daily curve: 10/1 Large swings in futures front month prices as spot month "rolls" to October. FMCSA opens registration for drug and alcohol clearinghouse Sign up required to access database when it's fully implemented on January 6. Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary upgrades infrastructure in Georgia The upgrades come as company and state officials eye anticipated volume growth at the Port of Savannah. CBP cracks down on forced labor in supply chains Customs and Border Protection issued holds on five products from five countries, requiring U.S. importers to re-export those products or provide additional information that they... Service contract filings a 'vestige of an old regulatory regime' The World Shipping Council considers next steps after the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on September 26 denied a part of its petition calling for the... FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 NGs for fuselage cracks Taken by themselves, recent safety concerns with Boeing aircraft might be seen as part of normal checks and balances. But in the wake of the... Commentary: Your supply chain is part of your consumer experience Market voice Brian Aoaeh writes about how a company's supply chain can help or hurt its image with its customers, the media and investors. DHL Group doubles down on digitalization with a €2 billion investment DHL Group announced its Strategy 2025 where it expects digitalization to help power its EBIT to at least €5.3 billion by 2022. Food-as-software will make a chunk of ag-sector trucking obsolete A newly published ag-sector report suggests that the lab-grown meat segment will shrink the industrial animal farming market by 50% by 2030. Air forwarders hesitant to embrace CBP's electronic export manifests Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association, believes U.S. Customs and Border Protection must step up engagement with his industry to boost its participation. Commentary: What's the 2020 outlook for railroad capital expenditures? Jim Blaze writes about the decisions that will go into determining 2020 capital expenditures by the freight railroads. Four views of global growth: BlackRock, McKinsey, Deutsche Bank and BoAML In 2020, growth is expected to slow further in nearly every global region, except Latin America and emerging Asian economies. Today's Pickup: Convoy expands shipper options to include free transportation management system Convoy has rolled out a free transportation management system for shippers. Also, USPS is interested in drone operators, Rivian wants people to subscribe to its... IRU: Why Europe's truckers are Brexit's frontline With 7,000-10,000 trucks using the Calais-Dover route between France and England every day, a no-deal Brexit will hit haulage companies hard, says the IRU. NYK successfully trials wholly autonomous ocean-going car carrier Japanese shipping giant NYK has taken a big step into the future as it has revealed the successful trial of a "Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship",...

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OCTOBER 1, 2019
0.5%S MARINE FUEL: Physical activity takes off in ARA, Singapore September saw the first trades for 0.5%S Marine Fuel, as market inventories continued to build. Bunker buyers foresee demand swing to VLSFO: Monjasa survey Very low sulfur fuel oil is the preferred choice of marine fuel among shippers, a survey of bunker buyers by supplier Monjasa indicated. Japanese refiners start supplying IMO-compliant 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil Japan's top three refiners started on Tuesday supplying 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil. Sep HSFO Rotterdam barge MOC trade volumes drop 25% on month Fuel oil volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges declined 25% month on month. ICE Oct Singapore HSFO open interest down 26.11% to 10.07 mil mt Open interest for front-month October Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on the Intercontinental Exchange fell 26.11% month on month to 10.074 million mt as of Friday, according to ICE data released Monday. Asian middle distillate to firm on worries of Middle East supply constraints "The way the market has been moving up of late is clear that there is supply tightness in the market, but what that real value should be is a guess," a refiner said. Singapore 10 ppm gasoil swaps spread hits record high, uptrend to continue "Gasoil exports from China could fall closer to the lower end of this year's export level," a Singapore-based trader said.

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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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