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May 6, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate US$700/TEU and $1600/FEU to USWC Zeebrugge to be Cosco's new North European hub: Alphaliner 3PLs shrug off global slowdown with hikes in volumes Drewry anticipates box ship scrappings to rise with IMO's new sulphur rule MCT at Italy's Gioia Tauro port is to receive 32 Kalmar straddle carriers Chittagong port to build 2 box terminals, multipurpose terminal by 2025 Cargo thefts down in Q1 with California still the hardest hit: CargoNet High Court dismisses legal challenges to Heathrow's third runway British forwarders welcome Heathrow ruling Brian Wu re-elected HAFFA chairman for another two-year term

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MAY 5, 2019
'India is an extremely important market for BDP' MSC increasing stake in TiL Cotton import may rise by 80 pc this year Record export of electronics items in last fiscal APM Terminals changes safety philosophy Blockchain offers opportunities for cooperation in networks that lack trust Cochin Shipyard has its hands full Data sharing seen helping reduce port waiting times & decrease emissions Routing of self-sealed export containers through CFSs under the jurisdiction of JNCH CONCOR to strengthen infrastructure Kerry Indev Logistics launches eight services under Kerry Indev Express brand in integrated logistics push in India NTC Group expands its service profile by launching SCINNTC & Everrenew Energy

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Consultant supports the key transition First Effiliner delivered to Austrian carrier UPS grows in international segment New partnership to optimise distribution in Italy Nicolas Sartini is Ceva's new CEO More ports allow use of open-loop scrubbers Approval for JFK air cargo modernisation plan Alha Group takes over Verona cargo warehousing Logistics support for offshore platform Estonia: From wagon repairs to engine building GAC Qatar inaugurates Ras Laffan office Cargo keeps Scandlines on course in 2018 Albatros Express augments hinterland offers "Curiosity of the Day" Gebrüder Weiss wins Hermes award for transport security Dedicated aerospace warehouse opens in Hamburg Kloosterboer relies on free riding provided by Kuenz Korean Air Cargo enhances operational efficiency

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MAY 3, 2019
Shock for container lines as contract rates start to fall again Soft air freight market and volatile rates an opportunity to review capacity buying Yantian Express progress delayed as some cargo owners refuse to pay general average Q1 earnings at XPO Logistics flat as it looks to replace $600m Amazon dent 'We need to sail greener, not slower, to cut vessel emissions' Brexit sails from one storm in a port to another: want to talk about it? Ineos may have to disclose secret details of £2.6bn port of Antwerp project Sterling Transportation appoints Jim Flannigan as its new general manager Supply chain radar: Market talk and rumours - lies, damn lies, and corporate logistics

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MAY 3, 2019
Nichols Brothers delivers hybrid tractor tug to Baydelta Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) Freeland, Wash., reports that it successfully trialed and delivered Baydelta Maritime's new 100' x 40' Delta class hybrid tractor tug Delta Teresa, April 16, The vessel is VIDEO: Maid of the Mist orders first all-electric passenger boats to be built in U.S. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, is preparing to launch the first Scientology measles ship heads for Curaçao A 440 ft cruise ship operated by the Church of Scientology as a floating religious retreat has left the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia and is headed for Curaçao, reports the BBC. Singapore carries out first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering Singapore continues to take steps to ensure that it keeps its place as the world's largest bunkering port, whatever fuel shipowners choose - including LNG. Pavilion Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of "Blame culture" seen as a factor in enclosed spaces deaths Seafarers and dock workers are still meeting their deaths while working in enclosed spaces because there is not enough understanding throughout the shipping industry of the risks faced by today's seafarers. Dangerous New London's State Pier will play key offshore wind role Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont yesterday announced an agreement on a harbor development plan that will see State Pier in New London play a key role in New England's developing offshore wind industry.

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MAY 3, 2019
Medium range tankers enjoy firm demand outlook Demand for medium range tankers appears to be rising and we may see more periods of tight tonnage for long... UN ocean chief warns shipping should aim for GHG emissions eradication by 2050 UN Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson explains why shipping has to decarbonise fully by 2050 Is Qatar biting off more than its LNG sector can chew? One analyst estimates Qatar may need 75 newbuild LNGCs, almost matching up to 80 vessels its national oil company sought, but deliveries... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Time for shipping to engage in ocean sustainability Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... UK considering national emissions control area extension The UK government has been in talks with Ireland and others about a potential new 0.1% sulphur limit The Interview: Ye Cheng Ye Cheng views his company as 'exemplary' in carrying out Beijing's Belt and Road aspirations. He says patriotism is a... Ocean freight contract rates fall on all major lanes Overcapacity on the Asia-Europe trade and continuing concern over China-US tariffs behind slump in rates From the News Desk: IMO MEPC 74 isn't the only show in town Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he won't be suspending Jones Act requirements for ships carrying LNG to Puerto Rico;... Is there a doctor on board? According to the European Maritime Safety Agency, as much as €1bn per year is spent on ship deviations for medical... Maersk invests in digital freight forwarder Hamburg and Berlin-based company offers sea, air and rail freight transport built on digitised processes including booking, communication, data exchange... GIC buys 10% stake in MSC's terminal operating unit Temasek Holdings, Singapore's other sovereign fund, fully owns local port operator PSA, while GIP. which is selling a 10% stake... Oakland fights to hold back rising tide A report called the San Francisco Bay Shoreline Adaptation Atlas suggests mitigating rising sea levels in the Bay Area by... Daily Briefing We'll maintain autonomy from BW, says Epic Gas chief \| Shipping has a range of autonomous solutions \| V.Group and... Samsung Heavy wins another LNG carrier order SHI has won orders for eight LNG carriers and one floating production, storage and offloading vessel this year DSME sells ex-Vantage drill ship for $350m The sale comes as the John Fredriksen-controlled unit is pursuing opportunistic acquisitions in the sector as market sentiment improves Sembcorp Marine hurt by slow activity in offshore sector After a lacklustre first quarter set of results for Sembcorp Marine, the outlook for the future is not much brighter, with...

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MAY 3, 2019
YRC Teamsters approve 5-year contract, avert strike PSA gains East Coast port foothold with Halterm UP consolidates Chicago intermodal terminals Oakland port sets date for ballpark vote VC funding expanding regional digital forwarder reach US spot truck pricing seen near inflection point Amid decarbon pressure, ship speeds already slowing Surging wind energy demand hits US truck barrier

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MAY 3, 2019
SAAM improves quarterly results Chilean provider of port terminals, logistics and towage services benefits from new operating model set in 2018. Algoma orders new bulker, posts first quarter loss Algoma Central has cut a deal with Jangzijiang Shipyard for a new bulker. The Toronto-traded bulker and tanker owner disclosed in its first-quarter earnings Friday that it exercised a $38m (CAD $50.9m) option with the Chinese shipbuilder to construct a seaway max bulker, due for delivery in 2021. Algoma Central to pursue buyback and cancel plan The company said it made the move prior to the fir Danaos and EnTrust secure $150m sale-and-leaseback deal for pair of containerships US-listed owner refinances Hyundai Respect and Hyundai Honour to Svein Engh-linked investment firm 'to repay the credit facilities secured by mortgages' on the vessels GasLog finishes first quarter as expected GasLog ended the first quarter roughly where Wall Street thought it would. The New York-traded LPG player posted an adjusted profit of $28.1m for the first three months of 2019, a slight improvement from the $25.3m posted a year ago and good for an earnings per share of $0.11. GasLog secures 12-year newbuild charter with JERA GasLog newbuilding secures long-term charter with Endesa but will tra Polys Haji-Ioannou closes the net on Nobu Su's mother Su's 85-year-old mother can now be sued for damages, a court has found, following his failure to pay a $57m judgment debt dating back to 2014 OSM opens up in Cyprus with tankers and bulkers Norway's OSM Ship Management is targeting expansion in the Middle East and Mediterranean with a new Cypriot base. It said that it now makes sense to offer full shipmanagement there - including technical management - as it has seen its client base grow on the island. OSM founder, chairman and chief executive Bjorn Tore Larsen said: "We have full ship management out of offices in Norway, Singapore ING loan provisions jump to $231m Dutch shipping lender ING has logged a big increase in loan loss provisions in the first quarter. Spliethoff seals EUR 110m loan for scrubbers and BWMS Additions to provisions were EUR 207m ($231m) to 31 March, from EUR 85m in the same period of 2018. These provisions are across the whole group and not specifically shipping. The ratio of loans at the highest level of risk, stage three, was sta Ostergaard-Nielsen beefs up security after death threats Danish shipowner Torben Ostergaard-Nielsen has received death threats over news reports linking his Dan-Bunkering to deliveries of jet fuel to Syria. The tycoon, who also owns Uni-Tankers through his USTC Group, told local media he now has security personnel at his house. Dan-Bunkering denies Syria sanctions breach "I have guards around my residence, I can't drive in my own cars, and I have to B Gas charters pair of LPG carriers purchased by Bergshav B Gas is renewing its fleet by taking two LPG carriers on long-term bareboat charter from Bergshav, the Denmark-based company's majority shareholder. Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav B Gas chief executive Kim Kristensen confirmed that Norway's Bergshav has bought the 3,000-cbm Marte and Venere (both built 2004) from D Minerva Marine goes to Daehan Shipbuilding for $200m aframax tanker deal Greece's largest aframax owner is ordering up to four non-scrubber tankers in South Korea Ostergaard-Nielsen takes back sole control of Uni-Tankers Denmark's Uni-Tankers is eyeing a new future after the exit of Danske Bank as co-owner. The tanker company is now once again solely controlled by Torben Ostergaard-Nielsen's bunkering giant USTC Group. It has a new CEO and financing in place as it aims to raise efficiency. Uni-Tankers sees challenges and opportunities from IMO 2020 USTC distances itself from court case Uni-Tankers has a fleet InterManager slams blame culture over enclosed space deaths A "blame culture" is exacerbating the problem of seafarer deaths in enclosed spaces, according to shipmanagement association InterManager. Dangerous time frames are being imposed for hazardous tasks and safety improvements do not happen because investigations encourage this culture, it said. The association has carried out a survey of operators, managers and crew from almost 250 ships over the l Bulkers and boxships driving SITC revenue growth Hong Kong container line and bulker owner SITC International Holdings has posted higher revenue for the first quarter ended 31 March. Revenue from boxships and logistics was up by 11.5% to $354.5m. Container shipping volumes amounted to 563,357 teu, representing an increase of 8%. Average freight rates from container shipping and supporting logistics businesses, excluding slot-exchange fee inco OSVs to rack up growth of 89% by 2023 The OSV industry is heading for better times in the next few years, according to a new report by ResearchAndMarkets (RAM). It said the offshore ship sector will log a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 89% by 2023. Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase Rates have been recovering this year after a slump, particularly for platform supply vessels (PSVs). The rise in deepwater and ultr Seismic shake-up as TGS takes over Spectrum Norwegian seismic survey vessel charterer TGS-NOPEC Geophysical is buying the owner of the world's largest 2D data library. It has backing from shareholders owning 34% of Oslo-listed company Spectrum, it said. The deal will cement TGS' position as a leading provider of multi-client 2D and 3D seismic data, and realise its ambition of growing exposure towards the South Atlantic. TGS estimates sig DNB shipping book shrinks by $1.2bn Norwegian lender DNB has seen its shipping loan portfolio reduced by NOK 10.52bn ($1.2bn) over the last year. At the end of the first quarter, the gross carrying amount of the book was NOK 52.86m, against NOK 63.38bn at 31 March, 2018. The reduction was described to TradeWinds as "a wanted development" by a DNB spokesperson. Of these loans, NOK 394bn were classed as at the highest level of risk Samsung makes it LNG order number eight for 2019 Latest gas carrier order takes South Korean shipbuilder's year-to-date tally to $2.6bn Singapore government buys stake in MSC terminal arm GIC says TIL offers 'attractive growth potential' from its pipeline of existing and new facilities Torm LR2 emerges as target of Venezuela boarding Danish shipowner's Singapore-flagged tanker said to have been boarded by six robbers. Sembcorp Marine makes weaker start to 2019 Group says competition remains intense, and production activity is expected to remain low.

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MAY 3, 2019
Preference shift impacts finished vehicle logistics Increased visibility throughout the supply chain could help improve the length of haul from the OEM to the dealership, speakers said Tuesday at the JAXPORT conference. Longshoremen and employers oppose Texas legislation Bills in state legislature to limit containerships calling Houston could "crush" economic growth, say International Longshoremen's Association and USMX. Bill introduced for full utilization of harbor fund H.R. 2396 would unlock the HMTF's existing $9.3 billion balance and enable the expenditure of about $34 billion over the next decade. 'Preparations' begin for Section 301 exclusion process U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer made the statement about the third tranche of tariffs in response to questions after a Ways and Means hearing. Port of Oakland to hold vote on ballpark Port commissioners will decide whether to give the Oakland Athletics four years to complete studies and agreements for proposed baseball stadium that industry opposes. Truckload's sharp turn fuels shipper opportunities Coyote Logistics Chief Strategy Officer Chris Pickett says shippers can benefit from the sharp drop in spot rates and believes the market still has yet to hit bottom. CBP to use analytics to strengthen trade enforcement Connecticut marine terminal to be wind energy hub Rodriguez receives Captain of Industry Award Dupré paying out about $1 million in driver bonuses McConnell attempts to fill Ex-Im Bank's empty suit

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MAY 3, 2019
OMV warns of European margin hit over Druzhba outage European refining margins are set to suffer over the coming weeks from rising costs for Russian Urals crude. Large Med 0.5% marine fuel cargo sold as IMO 2020 rules approach: traders It's a sign that bigger clips of low sulfur bunkers are beginning to sell ahead of IMO 2020. Expiry of Iran waivers raises bullish expectations for European HSFO Market participants were left with a bullish outlook for the European high sulfur fuel oil market. Tight Hamburg pushes bunker premium to Rotterdam HSFO barges to month high Tight supply of high sulfur bunker fuel Hamburg has pushed up its premium over FOB Rotterdam. Many ports support open loop scrubbers use in their waters despite ban by some: CSA 2020 "It appears that some ports are revoking their earlier decisions to restrict open-loop scrubber," Fee said. India's east coast refineries, ports brace for severe cyclone Fani "We are closely monitoring the situation," an IOC official told S&P Global Platts. Shell to ship first cargo of LNG from Australia's Prelude in Q2: CFO "We expect to ship our first cargo of LNG in Q2 this year," Uhl 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

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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

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