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BRIEFS
August 5, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates up 7pc to US$806/TEU, USWC surge 11pc to $1,589/FEU
  • 'K' Line fined US$23.4 million for conspiracy by Federal Court of Australia
  • Cosco moves up the 'premier league' of port operators trailing Hutchsion
  • S Korea to spend US$35b to boost cargo capacity to 1.85b tonnes
  • PSA International closes deal on acquisition of Halterm box terminal
  • ONE sets up new box depot at Rotterdam Maasvlakte with Kramer
  • Virginia's FY2019 box volume hits record 2.9m TEU with higher imports
  • Melbourne's box trade rises 4.1pc YoY in June, but down on May
  • New pellet-bagging facility at Prince Rupert port to serve CN customers
  • Cathay Pacific first to use ULD blockchain technology
  • DSV sees air freight volumes rise 1pc and profit up to US$313m in H1
  • Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport sees H1 cargo traffic rise 2pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 4, 2019
  • Boxships withdrawing from service for scrubber installations, says research
  • Govt keen to promote sea as the next gateway for tourism in the country
  • Trade war impacting Far East-US rates as carriers move to improve demand-supply fundamentals on European routes, says report
  • India's corn imports seen climbing to record high
  • China's busiest port sees throughput rise 5.5 pc year-on-year in H1
  • Container terminal utilisation rates seen rising
  • Largest container movement through inland water transport flagged off
  • GatewayRail starts EXIM operations at ICD Viramgam in Ahmedabad
  • How digitally enabled logistics service providers are becoming strong enablers for young entrepreneurs & start-ups
  • Nepalese Parliament set to ratify Inter-governmental Agreement on Dry Ports
  • GST revenue collection in July 2019
  • Revised framework for external commercial borrowing welcomed

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • Asia-Europe rates continue to strengthen as carriers launch IMO 2020 tariffs
  • Container terminal throughput set to hit near a billion teu in five years
  • IAG Cargo impacted by softening air freight market, but CEO stays bullish
  • Fears of 'no-deal' Brexit road and port congestion growing among hauliers
  • Atlas Air blames trade tension and disputes with pilots for poor Q2 performance
  • Revenue down, but profits up for upbeat XPO Logistics in first half
  • China pledges to hit back as more US tariffs are promised
  • Market Insight: Kuehne + Nagel rumoured to quicken its Asia restructure as trade wars bite
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics - let's hope all that glisters (guidance, mainly) is gold
  • Analysis - DSV's interim results... solid, but for me, truly uninspiring

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • AAL outlines its IMO 2020 strategy
    Singapore-based multipurpose shipping specialist AAL has released details on how it plans to comply with the IMO 2020 global sulfur cap. AAL notes that it has has served the multipurpose heavy lift
  • Damen introduces new Landing Utility Vessel
    The aquaculture industry got its first look at a new Damen designed support vessel, July 26, when Coastal Workboats Scotland delivered the first Damen Landing Utility Vessel 1608 to client Loch Duart.
  • VIDEO: World's largest plug-in hybrid delivered
    Norway's Ulstein Verft shipyard has delivered the world's largest plug-in hybrid vessel, Color Hybrid, to Color Line. Measuring 160 m in length and 27.1 m in beam, the vessel can carry 2,000

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • High scrubber uptake fails to lift earnings as retrofits ramp up
    Scrubber uptake is accelerating as owners and operators focus on retrofitting the largest dry bulk vessels and tankers, where fuel...
  • UK freeports plan would have been feasible within the EU
    The EU is not set against the free zones, despite what those around UK prime minister Boris Johnson may have...
  • From the News Desk: Sailing in red ink as trade tensions escalate
    This week: More bad news for shipping as Trump's tariff tiff with China steps up a gear, earnings season reveals...
  • GoodBulk posts small profit in second quarter
    The Monaco-based owner has sold a supramax bulker, bringing it closer to being a pure capesize player
  • Fresh US tariffs unlikely to spur more frontloading and may further damp transpacific trade
    The to-be-imposed US tariffs on a further $300bn of Chinese exports comes amid an already underperforming peak season on transpacific...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Dire straits for shipping
    On this week's podcast we're taking another look at the latest developments for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and...
  • Leaving LNG spot pool was 'tough' call, says GasLog
    Liquefied natural gas carrier owner sees momentum for time chartering as it separately takes on board new flag advice for...
  • From the many to the few
    Could a merger between Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express make sense?
  • Freeports are not the silver bullet to turbocharge UK trade
    While industry has generally welcomed the government's additional focus on how ports can further support national and regional economies, the...
  • Ex-Baltic Asia head Christopher Jones joins HFW in Singapore
    Mr Jones' expertise on past and current freight rates, and ability to undertake valuation work will prove valuable, with HFW's...
  • Daily Briefing
    UK reopens controversial Brexit ferry tender | Indonesian 2020 cabotage waiver could create unfair competition and legal risk | Global...
  • Coal still finds home in China
    Chinese coal imports on panamaxes have been especially strong in the second quarter into July, benefiting in particular from cape...
  • Owners are their own worst enemies, says Precious chief
    Precious Shipping managing director Khalid Hashim claims that if recycling does not accelerate then the Baltic Dry Index will continue...
  • The Interview: Nick Shaw
    Nick Shaw got the job as chief executive of the International Group after only the second employment interview of his...
  • Navy vessel and general cargo ship collide in Taiwan Strait
    The cause of the accident is not known and shipping authorities are processing the case
  • Trump's new tariffs decried by ports and retailers across the US
    Even before the new tariffs were announced, ports across the country expressed concern over the adverse impact to their operations...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • Firming trans-Pac spot rates signal calmer peak
  • TransX helps CN win domestic intermodal business
  • Falling German river levels again threaten cargo flow
  • Delays hit Chittagong port after bad weather
  • Mexico City warehouse market unfazed by slow economy
  • Collaboration needed to stem Mexico port delays
  • "K" Line fined $23 million for ro-ro price fixing
  • Indian digital forwarder capitalizes on reefer push

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • Kirby snaps up more inland tank barges
    Kirby Corp continues to grow its fleet. According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Houston-based, New York-traded company bought seven inland tank barges from an unnamed leasing company for $8.43m during the second three months of 2019. Kirby lowers 2019 outlook, posts higher third-quarter profit Kirby sues K Line over spill in Houston Ship Channel For the quarter, t
  • Kearns joins Jones Walker
    James Kearns has joined Jones Walker's maritime team. Kearns joins the firm after spending nearly 27 years at Bryan Cave, where he represented owners, operators and financial institutions in buying, constructing and financing vessels while counseling clients on Jones Act compliance. "Jim's extensive experience in and knowledge of the maritime industry are assets to our clients and legal team," s
  • Germans seize record-breaking cocaine stash from boxship
    German authorities seized cocaine with a street value nearing $1.1bn (€1bn) off a boxship in Hamburg in the largest drug seizure in the country's history. The drugs were, according to media reports, stuffed into 4,200 packages, bundled into 211 sports bags and loaded into a container said to be containing soybeans. Drugs ship released after MSC pays $50m The ship reportedly originated in Urugua
  • Relatives of Betelgeuse tanker disaster to bring court action
    Forty years after the explosion off Ireland that claimed 50 lives, families launch call to Ireland to review its maritime safety
  • Eleventh hour bid to rescue shipyard Harland & Wolff from administration
    Workers urge government to renationalise famous Belfast builder of ill-fated Titanic
  • GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale
    John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk has completed a profitable asset play with the sale of its only supramax bulker and surprised the market with a bumper second-quarter dividend. Oslo OTC listed Goodbulk revealed the transaction and the increased payout as it continued a profitable start to a difficult year for the dry bulk market. GoodBulk content with Oslo listing as global stocks in turmoil J
  • Emanuele Grimaldi lines up order as Finnlines plots $555m spend on new ships
    Owner plots contract for brace of 'Superstar' class vessels
  • Kirsi Tikka retires from ABS to join Pacific Basin board
    ABS executive vice president Kirsti Tikka is retiring after 19 years at the Houston based classification society. Tikka, who is 62, is to join Pacific Basin as independent non-executive director. In a statement Pacific Basin said: "Environmental regulations, sustainability and new technologies including new ship and engine designs as well as new fuels and propulsion technologies will become incr
  • Awilco LNG strikes leaseback deal to replace Teekay package
    Awilhelmsen company Awilco LNG is set to refinance its fleet with a new sale and leaseback deal. Oslo-listed Awilco LNG said a term sheet covering the 156,000-cbm WilForce and WilPride (both built 2013) was in place with "a major leasing company based in Asia". GasLog withdraws LNG carriers from Golar pool JV Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG edges closer to spinning off shipping fleet The ships were
  • Tanker demand escapes direct impact from Trump's latest tariff rhetoric
    A top Wall Street analyst has questioned why investors were dumping tanker shipping stocks amid a wider drop in the market after Donald Trump's latest tariff spat with China. New York-listed Teekay Tankers was sold off heavily yesterday as news about Trump's latest change on $300bn worth of Chinese goods hit the headlines. Shipping stocks drop as Trump's latest $300bn tariff spreads wider shockw
  • GasLog looks to ramp up contract cover amid rising LNG rate tide
    Peter Livanos company GasLog is looking to lock more vessels into period contracts after taking the "tough decision" to quit the Cool Pool this summer. GasLog eyeing resumption of Strait of Hormuz transits GasLog posts second-quarter loss amid weak rates New York-listed GasLog quickly fixed two former pool ships to Gunvor after pulling out from the spot venture with Golar LNG and Dynagas. Paul
  • Shipping stocks drop as Trump's latest $300bn tariff spreads wider shockwave
    Investors nervous following Donald Trump's latest tariff on $300bn worth of Chinese goods were unloading shares in the world's largest shipowner AP Moller-Maersk today. The selldown of stock in a company which had been vocal about its concerns around the impact of trade tensions comes amid a broader market retreat. Other major shipping stocks were also under selling pressure today after Trump
  • Ince moves China chief to 'increasingly important' Singapore hub
    The head of Ince in Beijing is moving to lead the Singapore office's China practice, as part of efforts by the law firm to strengthen its offering in Asia. Wai Yue Loh, who is a partner at the firm, will help the growing number of Chinese businesses entering the Singapore market and vice-versa. Loh is a litigator and specialises in shipping, commodities and energy disputes. Gordon Dadds secure
  • Watershed looms for shiprecyclers after 15% fall in prices, says GMS chief Sharma
    Anil Sharma expects a pick-up in recycling activity during the fourth quarter of this year and a potentially busy two or three years ahead. Currently, the market is depressed with prices continuing to slide. Sharma, the chief executive of major demolition cash buyer GMS, says the pending sulphur emissions cap has so far had little impact on the number of ships scrapped. But longer term, cleaner
  • K Line hit by $23.4m competition fine
    Australian court rules Japanese carrier has been operating a 'criminal cartel'
  • Tor Olav Troim banks full IPO purse as underwriters back Borr Drilling float
    Tor Olav Troim has added a third US public company to his empire with the successful $52.4m listing of Borr Drilling in New York. Borr Drilling sights up to $52.4m from New York's first offshore IPO since 2014 Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Tor Olav Troim plots New York IPO for Borr Drilling Jack-up rig specialist Borr becomes the first offshore compa
  • Westfal-Larsen dry bulk result 'does not look all that good' right now
    Norway's Westfal-Larsen has reported more financial losses, but appears now to be closer to a breakeven result. The private Bergen-based bulker and chemical tanker company's holding firm, Navigation Co, cut its pre-tax loss in 2018 to $5.9m, down from $19.1m in 2017. Anders Nome Lepsoe, chief executive of Navigation, said it is too early to say whether the results will end up in the black in 20
  • Ezion Holdings warns investors of further losses
    Challenging market conditions and reluctance of lenders is holding back firm from reactivating assets
  • Argus to launch bunker fuel derivatives contract via CME
    Product designed to manage risk of disconnection between cargo and delivered bunker markets
  • GasLog eyeing resumption of Strait of Hormuz transits
    Peter Livanos-back LNG carrier owner said it may also consider re-flagging some of its ships
  • South Korea plans $35bn investment in ports sector
    Key part of the plan is to enable Busan to handle latest generation of mega-containerships

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • "K" Line fined $23.4 million for conspiracy
    The Japanese carrier pleaded guilty in Australia to being part of a criminal cartel.
  • Deal to allow more US beef exports to EU
    The deal reached in Washington on Friday will allow the U.S. to nearly triple its beef exports to Europe.
  • Analysts: Next China tariffs will hit consumers more than prior rounds
    Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.
  • Trade spat dampens West Coast box flows
    "Intermodal struggled in Q2," says the Intermodal Association of North America.
  • Swift must pay in driver poaching lawsuit
    A federal jury ordered the motor carrier to pay CRST $15 million for recruiting and hiring truck drivers who were under contract to its rival.
  • Venezuela sanctions go away when Maduro goes
    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said easing U.S. sanctions once Interim President Juan Guaidó takes office will be a first step toward restoring the South American country's shattered infrastructure.
  • Japan imposes export controls on South Korea

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • August ICE Dubai crude derivatives open interest rises 5% to 95.83 mil barrels
    Combined open interest for the August Dubai crude derivatives traded on the Intercontinental Exchange stood at 95.831 million barrels as of July 31.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 19% on low exports as Singapore stocks build
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub jumped 19% to 1.21 million mt in the week to Wednesday, Insights Global data showed.
  • ICE Aug Singapore HSFO open interest down 13% to 11.9 mil mt
    Open interest for front-month August Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on ICE fell 13.1% month on month to 11.87 million mt as of July 31, ICE data showed.
  • Tight bunker availability at Dunkirk port
    Availability of bunker fuel at the French port of Dunkirk was tight Friday, sources said.
  • Limited supply of marine gasoil at Istanbul port
    There is currently limited supply of marine gasoil at the Turkish port of Istanbul, sources said Friday, owing to limited cargo deliveries in the region.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil settles higher as weakened US dollar fuels modest rebound
    Oil futures settled higher Friday as markets eyed a weakened US dollar and a still-supportive fundamental picture.
  • LSSR premium over ICE Brent hits record high
    Low sulfur straight run fuel oil reached its highest point over ICE Brent crude oil futures Thursday, amid rising interest in the refinery feedstock.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Flat price collapses on US-China trade tension; spreads steady
    Benchmark Dubai crude futures collapsed overnight, following a plunge in the global crude complex by nearly 4% after US President Donald Trump announced the US will impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods.
  • Shell Midstream sees higher crude pipeline flows on growing US Gulf of Mexico production
    Shell Midstream saw a 21% year-on-year increase in pipeline crude flows to 2.073 million b/d during the second quarter as two new fields came online.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks up 1% on week: Insights Global
    The Mediterranean market remained tight as a result of an EGPC tender, with both Libya and Tunisia supporting buying in the region.
  • Shell sidesteps UK-flagged tankers for Hormuz oil transport
    Shell is not currently using any UK-flagged vessels for voyages in the key oil shipping artery.
  • Doubts cast over LSVGO's prospects as IMO 2020 blendstock
    "It is not so good as a blendstock as its density would represent a penalty in the high density bunker pool," a trader said.
  • Oil races lower after Trump announces fresh tariffs, escalating US-China trade war
    The selloff "really points to [the] market's underlying concern about issues of trade, global economic growth, and demand," an analyst at Tradition Energy said.
  • PBF Energy sees light-heavy crude spreads widening as IMO 2020 approaches
    "We continue to navigate through the narrow light-heavy differentials," PBF CEO Tom Nimbley said Thursday.
  • Maersk advances PBF Logistics clean bunker fuel supply deal by two months
    Under the agreement, PBF Logistics will supply Maersk about 10% of A.P Moller-Maersk's annual fuel demand.

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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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