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BRIEFS

January 3, 2019

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Xi, Trump sound hopeful about reaching terms on trade after phone call British commandoes storm ship to save 27 crewmen from 4 stowaways Hapag-Lloyd to levy currency adjustment factor fee from February 1 China's economic slowdown continues in December for 7 straight months Antwerp sees 2018 as 6th consecutive record cargo year in all segments CMA CGM set new FAK westbound rates from Far East from January 15 CMA CGM cuts Asia-Mogadishu service transit time by 'two days' Digitalisation is the new reality at the French port of Le Havre January 1 to December 22, North American rail freight rises 3.4pc Belgian masterclass on digitisation and data sharing January 30-31 JRD Industries/Ace becomes sponsor of ACI Ship Recycling Congress London's Gatwick sold for US$3.7 billion to French construction giant Vinci Frankfurt-Hahn airport capitalises on new Europe-China air freight route Shenzhen's SF Airlines expands all-freighter fleet to 50 aircraft Budapest Airport pins hopes on China e-commerce to fuel growth Unilode strengthens tracking devices on AirBridgeCargo freighters

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Colombo port handles 7 m TEUs in 2018 DPT sorts out vehicle movement stoppage issue at west gate-1 Draft Tariff Guidelines, 2019 for BOT operators circulated for stakeholder comments Benefits of free trade agreements emphasised India's trade across its land borders Special Secretary (Logistics) to hold interactive session at Gujarat Junction 2019 in Gandhidham tomorrow

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ONE Future European freight railways double green ambitions Bergé and Gefco create JV Latam Cargo receives first converted freighter FMS Chile operational since December Sogestran - anniversary and new visual GAC to set up shop in Khalifa industrial zone Montreal and Trois-Rivières ink innovative agreement Indian Railways to expand e-locomotive fleet New board members at DB Cargo Johannesburg establishes first aerotropolis in Africa UAL going ever further west K + N nets Zalando contract Emirates banks on Irish cargo traffic "Curiosity of the Day" More intermodal links between Switzerland and Belgium AAPA reallocates tasks Better rail links for Dunkirk

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Gulf Island delivers first of ten Z-Tech terminal/escort tugs Sovcomflot orders LNG fueled tanker trio at Russian shipyard Ship Finance International acquires two big box ships Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced stern trawler USCG mission continues, despite funding lapse

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JANUARY 2, 2019
US ruling ends D'Amico Dry's decade-long legal battle Dispute between Italian and Greek owners dates back to era of global financial crisis. D'Amico entitled to payout on out-of-money... Ocean Infinity joins hunt for Stellar Daisy wreck The search, which is taking place almost two years after the very large ore carrier sank, will be carried out... Brexit ferry contracts leave Seaborne Ferries and UK government with a point to prove Seaborne Freight - the 'start-up' with no ships aiming to re-open the Ramsgate to Ostend ferry route - has a... Samskip takes lead on zero-emission shipping project State-funded Seashuttle project aims to pioneer advanced technology in shipping and has linked up with several partners Fortunes turn for West African box trade The dominance of the major European carriers in West Africa suggests they have the most to gain as strong growth... Sovcomflot orders product tankers at Russian yard The three vessels will be on long-term charter to Novatek Ince & Co offices in key shipping centres not immediately part of takeover The long-term intention is eventually to bring all existing affiliates into the fold Shipping stocks tipped to prosper from IMO 2020 While the median shipping stock fell 32% in 2018 related to trade wars, tankers gained 11%, Clarksons said in a... Cosco Shipping acquires strategic stake in Beibu Gulf Port BGPC oversees three major local ports in the Guangxi province that serve as an important gateway of China's Belt and... Daily Briefing India seeks bunker suppliers and cuts palm oil duty \| UK minister defends Brexit contracts \| Brightoil secures financing \|... Offtake secured for Rovuma LNG 'Affiliated buyer entities of the partners' behind the offtake commitments that will be finalised in weeks. Project is in Area... MOL fire: three crew feared dead, two others missing Sixteen of the vessel's 21 crew were rescued by nearby merchant vessels Evergreen places $130m boxships order at Jiangnan Shipyard Jiangnan is said to be more flexible in meeting the shipowner's demands for customised designs India cuts import duty on palm oil Import duty been reduced to 40% for crude palm oil from Asean countries and 45% for refined palm oil from... Indonesia's Medco Energi in takeover talks with Ophir The merged entity would have combined output of 110,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, while the proposed merger also... Indian Ports Association issues tender for bunker suppliers The empanelment of suppliers will be for a period of three years Brightoil nets $700m financing from CNOOC Move comes after Brightoil secured charter hire for nine of its tankers from Shell in November Peabody Energy sees substantial coal export potential at Mobile Peabody is focused on adding more seaborne metallurgical coal to its portfolio of export commodities

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Mexico preps for more strong volume growth in 2019 Long-awaited US resin boom seen emerging US warehouse rents, scarcity rising in 2019 US truck driver pay to rise 'more than normal' in 2019 Demand blows logistics pressure to wind projects

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JANUARY 2, 2019
Class societies spot big savings as drone surveys take off Aerial technology is becoming an essential inspection tool US and China risk new cold war with division of global trade As 'Chimerica' fades, shipping needs to prepare for a reshaping of world maritime networks Sorensen sues former employer NAT over pension Turid Moe Sorensen, the former chief financial officer of Nordic American Tankers (NAT), is suing the company over her pension entitlements. Sorensen claims NAT is not complying with an agreement signed in 2010 that established her pension as 66% of her salary. In the five years to 2017 when she left the company, Sorensen earned on average NOK 5.5m ($680,000) per year. Last April, TradeWinds r Capesize rate climb brings unusual seasonal cheer to bulker market An unusual climb in the capesize market over Christmas has helped the Baltic Dry Index open 2019 on the up. Dry bulk bull run gathers pace Clarksons Platou Securities analysts calls 'new dawn' for shipping stocks in 2019 Capesize rates were today pegged at $15,344 per day by the Baltic Exchange in the first trading day of the New Year. Cleaves Securities notes the figure marks a 4% climb from Golden Ocean buys back nearly $150,000 in shares John Fredriksen-backed bulker owner makes move as part of share repurchase programme. Bulgaria's Meteor rises with third supramax buy Varna-based player maintains expansion course with purchase of the Navios Armonia Jinhui Shipping and Transportation continues supramax bulker sales Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has struck a deal to sell a supramax bulk carrier for $7.38m. The Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner did not identify the specific vessel and its buyer has not been disclosed. Jinhui Shipping shares jump on first dividend in a decade The deal is the latest in a series of sales by Jinhui as it sheds older tonnage from its fleet. It sold four supramaxes during 2 Gordon Dadds completes slim-lined Ince & Co takeover Gordon Dadds Group has completed the acquisition of law firm Ince & Co, with the final deal a less expansive and slightly cheaper version of what was initially slated. How Gordon Dadds' acquisition of Ince was made in Hong Kong Ince & Co bought by Gordon Dadds for $44m The revised terms came after Gordon Dadds failed to come to arrangements with members of Ince's network of international affili Dry bulk bull run gathers pace Earnings are expected to firm further in 2019 on healthy vessel demand growth and limited supply expansion DHT Holdings in $5m pre-Christmas share buyback VLCC owner DHT Holdings has picked up over $5m worth of its own shares in a pre-Christmas buyback. Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again for BW LPG shares DHT Holdings sees 'very promising' VLCC market outlook New York-listed DHT says a total of 1,228,440 shares have been repurchased and retired. The $5.03m move is part of the company's $50m securities repurchasing programme, which runs until March Sovcomflot signs first LNG-fuelled product tanker newbuildings order Contract for MR series at Zvezda follows aframax deal with the same yard in September Clarksons Platou Securities analysts calls 'new dawn' for shipping stocks in 2019 Clarksons Platou Securities called a new dawn for shipping equities in 2019, tipping stocks to recover from a year in which Donald Trump's trade war with China dented pricing. It comes as analysts led by Frode Morkedal believe the arrival of IMO 2020 rules, coupled with orderbooks at the lowest in around two decades, could make this year when the stars align for the industry. Frontline and Hunte Post-panamax is Veniamis' first buy in more than year Golden Union emerges as buyer of Japanese-held post-panamax Dynagas Arc7 LNG ship leaves yard for second time Ice-breaking vessel makes fresh passage for Northern Sea Route after DSME layover Ten missing, one dead after cargoship sinking Four seafarers have been recovered after Taiwanese-controlled vessel went down off the coast of China. Evergreen Marine scraps veteran boxship brace Evergreen Marine has sold two 1990s built container vessels for demolition, sources say. Evergreen inks maiden newbuilding order in China It has sold the 5,364-teu Ever Ultra and the 1,296-teu (both built 1996), sources say. It is believed the larger vessel went for $425 per ldt or $10m. The smaller ship is said to have fetched $380 per ldt or $2.6m. Evergreen has been busy renewing its fleet Shipowners raised $7.9bn from capital markets in 2018 After difficult year for global stocks Fearnleys says there are "fortunes to be made in shipping in 2019". Eurotankers of Greece in $6.5m LR1 demolition deal Greek shipowner Eurotankers is for the first time selling a 2000-built tanker for demolition. Eurotankers tied to fourth second-hand purchase of 2018 The 71,000-dwt Eurovision (built 2000) has been sold as is in Singapore for $425 per ldt or $6.5m, sources say. The tanker was purchased in October 2016 for $9.7m from Ernst Jacob. Eurotankers, which did not respond to requests for comment, is li Solstad Offshore nets contract extension for anchor handler One of Solstad Offshore's anchor handler's has secured a contract extention. Norwegian trio leads pack for Toisa subsea newbuild pair The 258-tbp Far Statesman (built 2013) will stay on at ENI for another five months to support the Italian company's offshore drilling operation in Indonesia. The anchor handling supply vessel was first leased to ENI in July. Last winter, the ship was employed in Euronav in $4m Christmas share buyback Crude tanker heavyweight Euronav was busy investing in its own stock during the Christmas period. Tanker deals on the rise during active 2018 Opec cuts would take the icing not the cake, says Jeff Pribor It spent €3.47m ($4m) as part of a wider share repurchasing programme at a time of turbulence for global equities. In all Euronav bought 545,486 of its own shares over a period of 10 days up u Clarksons forecasts LNG newbuilding orders to rise further in 2019 Projection is good news for top three Korean yards, who all hit order targets in 2018. Ocean Infinity to search for VLOC Stellar Daisy Firm behind unsuccessful hunt for missing MH370 airliner, now set to look for lost Polaris bulk carrier. Prospects are positive for 2019 despite uncertain times ahead Amid increased concern of slowing global trade growth and slumping stock markets, the maritime industry is heading into a new year with cautious optimism for the coming months Japanese car carrier suffers blaze in middle of Pacific Five crew members of Shoei Kisen-owned PCTC feared dead after fire leaves vessel powerless. Livestock carrier with 'stability issues' arrives in Singapore Repairs to Panama-flagged vessel set to focus on fresh water tanks and pumping systems.

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JANUARY 2, 2019
US crude terminal LOOP sees increase in storage contracts sold in January auction The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port saw an uptick in the amount of LOOP Sour crude storage contracts sold in outright amounts and the percentage of contracts put for sale. OPEC-led cuts should rebalance oil market in first quarter: UAE The OPEC-led deal to cut 1.2 million b/d from the start of January should bring balance back to the oil market in the first quarter, the UAE's energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Tuesday. Nigerias desperate quest to banish oil sector inertia Nigerias output will get a much needed boost with the startup of the 200,000 b/d Egina oil field which could take production, OPEC dependent, up to a decade high of 2.3 million b/d. Germany's mothballed Wilhelmshaven to restart unit this year According to traders, it is the vacuum distillation unit which is likely to be restarted in 2019 and used for producing low sulfur fuel oil ahead of the 2020 International Maritime Organization requirement for low sulfur bunker fuel. Gibraltar bunker operations in Nov at lowest since March The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 448 in November, the lowest level since March. Marine fuel 0.5% cargoes bid, offered in Platts Singapore MOC process on launch day Platts assessed FOB Singapore 0.5% cargoes at a premium of $44.5/mt to Singapore HSFO, equivalent to about $371/mt. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts launches Marine Fuel 0.5% sulfur fuel cargo, barge assessments FUTURES 2: Crude slides on doubts of OPEC's ability to balance market

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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

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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

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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