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BRIEFS

December 6, 2019

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CMA CGM calls on France to find new energy - fossil fuels must go Paris transit strike stymies freight movement in and out of city ASA welcomes India's accession to HKC green ship scrapping US to tap US$60 billion war chest to beat out Huawei 5G in LDCs France vows retaliation over US tariffs against its digital tax China Shipbuilding bags US$4.2 billion contracts at Marintec China Ex-Maersk men of Sea Intelligence blast other lines' C02 calculators Sinotrans aims to deliver secure, speedy, cost-saving transport Ahead of the game, Vanguard Logistics close to Belt and Road action United joins AA, JetBlue in snubbing Boeing and buying Airbus Call for same work, rests for cargo pilots as for passenger jet pilots Lufthansa Cargo, ANA Cargo to bolster joint venture by digitisation

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
European shippers reject extension of BER without changes FMT & IRClass sign MoU for strategic cooperation in latest generation bulk carrier designs ITCO donates tank container to Shanghai Maritime University Low-sulphur reference bunker index tracker published India's apparel exports to EU face duty disadvantage, says Union Textiles Minister MMTC places fresh order for 4,000 t of onions from Turkey Karnataka's agri exporters urged to use New Mangalore Port Mongla & Chattogram in Bangladesh are Ports of Call under Coastal Shipping Agreement between the two countries Mumbai Port achieves record single day discharge of steel Allcargo Logistics forays into express logistics with acquisition of Gati Logistics & warehousing sector attracting noteworthy investment Corporate Affairs Ministry launches Independent Director's Databank Disappointment at repo rate status quo Globalisation holding up despite pressure, shows index

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The call of the east China-Laos railway rail-welding yard inaugurated Free transport brings relief Noerpel starts express service Geodis names EVP group legal & insurance Hefty customer for APM Terminals in Costa Rica ECS Group: full speed ahead Capacity of the South Africa - Swaziland line to be doubled EVC launches real estate project in Madrid ACI Latin America and Caribbean elects director general Cargolux Cargo iQ re-certified Hamburg has high expectations about Singapore-EU FTA Australian trucker expands fleet "Curiosity of the Day" New logistics facility for bathroom solutions Closing a port can cost a fortune New CSR director for Getlink BelugaXL receives Type Certification

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
Air cargo carrier chiefs unite in demand for common standards across the EU Ocean carriers' online carbon calculators are 'useless', says report 'Explosive' revenue growth drives up H1 profits at Clipper Logistics Ambitious plans to turn struggling Brescia Airport into a profitable cargo hub Boom in manufacturing and e-commerce boosts Vietnam warehousing DB Schenker on what's ahead for air freight in 2020

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
New Orleans grapples with continuing Algiers ferry issues New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners have issued an update on the ongoing work by the RTA to restore ferry service for Algiers residents, TTB program will focus on lessons learned and industry issues The conference program for Marine Log's upcoming TTB (Tugs, Towboats, Barges) event is developing rapidly. Being held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza in Mobile, Ala., March 24 & 25, TTB will Design for 25,000 TEU LNG-fueled box ship gains DnV GL AiP Thought containerships couldn't get any bigger? Seems they can. China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has plans for a 25,000 TEU box ship that would be the world's largest yet. It would also be LNG-fueled.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
'Winning': the most overrated word in a trade war The current trade figures suggest that Donald Trump may be losing the upper hand in the US-China trade conflict Norden to test biofuel bunkers The Danish shipowner Norden want to pilot a plant material-to-liquid fuels technology World boxship fleet update: Scrubbing out capacity Idle fleet hits new highs as ships return to yards for scrubbers, but supply still outweighs demand Premium rises not linked to IMO 2020, says North Club Most P&I Clubs have raised premiums recently but these are not driven by the risks associated with IMO 2020, Mr... Teck Resources eyes boost in coal exports following rail deal Improvements now under way at Neptune Terminals are expected to increase the capacity of the facility by nearly 50% to 18.5m metric... Viewpoint: Logistics log-jam At a time of heightened environmental consciousness, big diesel-engined ships and truck fleets have become perceived as a public enemy... Daily Briefing Free to read: Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition \| Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase' \| ISU... CSSC unveils LNG-powered 25,000 teu ship project Newly unveiled design comes despite scepticism about whether the size of the current largest boxship of 23,000 teu class should... Top 10 in marine insurance 2019 As part of our 2019 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best global...

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
White to step down as executive director at Port of Baltimore Strong shippers tie transportation, procurement Maersk expands Indian tech startup accelerator program Australian shippers cautious on carrier exemption review Special report: No two days the same in breakbulk chartering

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
Carnival takes delivery of delayed Costa Smeralda Carnival Corp has taken delivery of Costa Smeralda, the cruise giant's second LNG-powered cruiseship, for its Costa Cruises brand after two months of delays. The 180,000-gt vessel was set to start a Mediterranean cruise programme in October but that got postponed in mid-September to 30 November due to building delays at Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard. Departure from Savona, Italy, was put off a Glencore under investigation for bribery Glencore, the world's largest commodities trader and a major charterer, is being investigated by UK authorities for alleged bribery. Glencore moves for second 2020 Bulkers newbuilding The Swiss giant confirmed the probe Thursday but declined to say anything further. "Glencore has been notified today that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened an investigation into suspicions of bribery in th Piraeus Bank ordered to pay extra $5m in Brillante Virtuoso case Additional award means the bank must pay out a total of $16.4m in costs for losing the Brillante Virtuoso case Cyprus to use converted Shell G-class for long-planned FSRU Infrastructure provider will use a 17-year-old LNG carrier for long-planned project which is targeting a 2022 start-up Advantage Tankers moves into VLCC segment Turkish-controlled shipowner buys two 10-year-old ships from China VLCC Titan LNG upscales with plan for new 8,000-cbm bunker barge Dutch bunkering outfit thinks big with third newbuilding and takes inspiration from Greek mythology Cosco tanker arm receives approval for private placement Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation will use cash proceeds to fund 16-tanker newbuilding programme Svitzer criticised over safety after chief engineer falls to his death UK accident report says Maersk company failed to evaluate risks before seafarer tried to board tug India starts talks to free crew taken from Navios VLCC Navy also says anti-piracy patrols will need to be stepped up after latest West African pirate attack IMO 2020 switchover is fuelling uncertainty Bunkering's new order is nearly upon us but it could be years before any index can become a pricing benchmark for lower-sulphur fuels Zeaborn and the Zech effect How did a low-key multimillionaire industrialist become one of the biggest shipowners in Germany? TW+ talks to his right-hand shipping man Kitack Lim re-elected as IMO secretary-general The newly elected IMO council will today pick its chair and vice-chair for 2020-21 Kleven Verft poised to deliver second hybrid cruiseship early Cruises scheduled to start in January Norden joins race to develop lignin as ship fuel Danish owner teaming with Kvasir Technologies to develop bunkers from plant material SBM Offshore orders two more FPSO hulls in China Dutch owner says units will be its fourth and fifth under Fast4Ward programme APFC orders ferry quartet at Zhuhai Jianglong Philippines owner inks deal for catamarans at Zhuhai Jianglong Eight stowaways taken from cargoship in Ireland Albanian men made themselves known to crew en route to Waterford Hoegh Autoliners cuts workforce at Oslo headquarters Company cuts headcount by 40 amid hunt for operational efficiency gains in a tough car-carrier market Saudi Arabia makes its first break in LNG shipping segment State-run Saudi Aramco and shipping arm Bahri move early in hunt for raft of vessels required from 2025 North P&I Club expects claims pain for pooled members International Group pool claims set to sky rocket as Golden Ray bill grows in excess of $100m Iran's IRISL starting new service to get exports to Europe Bulker unit Sapid Shipping to use MPPs for Black Sea and east Mediterranean routes Evergreen Marine ship sold for green scrapping in India is beached in Bangladesh Not all ships sold to cash buyers for scrapping under the Hong Kong Convention are going to green facilities Crew rescued from listing cargoship off Greece Video shows New Leo rolling alarmingly in heavy seas Bahri Chemicals set to join Maersk Tankers and Cargill MR pool Entrance of Saudi giant boosts pool to over 65 ships from 13 separate shipowners Island Navigation taps STX Offshore for MR tankers Newbuildings are part of the company's fleet-renewal and expansion programme Asian shipowners target global recycling rules by 2022 China and Bangladesh lead the race to ratify recycling convention and trigger its enforcement worldwide Clarkson-Platou's Stockton takes the helm at wet FFABA New chairman looks to target the US market which has been the sector's fastest growing area New CNC service to link ports in Taiwan and Japan CNC, the intra-Asia shortsea brand of APL, has announced plans for an expansion of its North East Asia - South East Asia service. CNC takes over APL short-sea services The Taiwanese-based shipowner said the new service will link ports in its home country with those of Japan. "With the service, CNC will expand its extensive port coverage in Japan to Yokkaichi at the center of the Japanese archip LNG shipping warned of strong headwinds in 2021 and 2022 A heavy schedule of newbuilding deliveries and IMO 2020 may pose challenges to some shipowners

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
Debt, losses sink indigenous-owned Canadian carrier featured on 'Ice Road Truckers' Tli Cho Landtran Transport and affiliates will be closed and possibly sold after losing C$18 million in the past year and facing mounting debt reaching... Confidence level low on U.S. enforcement of IMO 2020 Billions of dollars in fuel costs at stake for containership owners. New data confirms persistent decline in airfreight business Peak season is more like a mini-peak this year for air cargo. Survey: trade-war fallout for supply chain still in early innings After all the trade turmoil, many legacy supply chains may still be in "wait-and-see" mode. NFI, Penske reach electric-driving milestones with Freightliner test trucks The hype surrounding zero-emission electric trucks is evolving into real-world results for two major freight haulers. Both Penske Logistics and NFI Industries have crossed 10,000... Postmates lays off employees, shutters Mexico City operations Postmates, the food-delivery startup, has closed its Mexico City operations and laid off dozens of employees, citing a lack of growth and a desire to... Truckload stocks upgraded as fundamentals 'bottom' Truckload stocks get an upgrade at Goldman Sachs. Analyst cites "bottoming" fundamentals and the likelihood that the trucking downturn is nearing the midway point as... COAC recommends moving CBP's electronic export manifest forward While Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment has automated much of the cross-border trade process, the U.S. export manifest process remains paper intensive and... Shelley Simpson on the efficiency of J.B. Hunt's 360box FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with J.B. Hunt Chief Commercial Officer Shelley Simpson. United Airlines changes CEO in planned transition Four years ago, United Airlines was a mess and customers were not happy. Under CEO Oscar Munoz, UAL is flying high again. Cybersecurity rises to surface of maritime industry concerns HudsonAnalytix CEO recommends risk assessments and alleviation to protect ports, terminals and shipping lines from cyberattacks. Carriers clawing back: power shifts towards the carriers for a second consecutive week Increased rates and signs of capacity slowly leaving the market continues the power shift towards carriers. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/5 Wednesday's Trucking Freight Futures forward curves point toward a choppy yet weaker market in 2020. Commentary: In US vs. the world, trade flow tells the real truth CNBC trade expert and author Lori Ann LaRocco says if trade talks were really progressing, U.S. exports to China would be ticking up, not down. Christmas tree shortage driving prices higher A limited supply of Christmas trees in Oregon, the country's No. 1 producer, continues to drive up wholesale and retail costs. Commentary: Can technology alleviate ecommerce injuries? Brian Aoaeh writes about workplace injuries and workplace safety in the ecommerce age... Heavy mountain snow slamming western U.S. through weekend Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow. ELD holdouts shouldn't expect mercy after looming compliance deadline There will not be a soft enforcement or grace period for noncompliant carriers. Commentary: Missed signs of freight rail slowdown? Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period? Freight recession unlikely, says freight rail group executive U.S. rail volumes are down, but don't call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive. US solar cell tariffs darken 62,000 American jobs A Solar Energy Industries Association study says U.S. tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells have pushed solar panel prices in the U.S. 43-57% above the... Convoy closes out year of 'multiple breakthroughs' Riding a wave of innovations, the digital freight services startup ranked No. 3 on the FreightTech 25 list of most disruptive companies. Leveraging robots-as-a-service in a competitive warehousing environment Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help. Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia threatens to flood oil market if OPEC members don't cap production Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change. TAPA pushes for collaboration with EU on its safe truck parking standard development Road transport organization TAPA has welcomed the EU initiative of creating a safe truck parking standard, while advocating for collaboration with its existing truck parking... UPS truck drivers in UK threaten strike at big retailer's DC Job action would come during peak holiday shopping period. Swiss WorldCargo opens Cancun export facility Carrier offering thrice-weekly service between Zurich and Cancun.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019
Total to supply LNG for bunkering in Marseille Total and French shipping company CMA CGM have signed a 10-year agreement for the supply of around 270,000 mt/year of LNG, according to a statement from the French oil major. Nigeria's low-sulfur Egina crude sees IMO 2020 boost Nigeria's Egina crude has seen values rise as its low-sulfur qualities make it attractive to refiners ahead of the International Maritime Organization's stricter 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuel coming into force from January 1, sources said. 0.5% marine fuel barges see biggest rise since Saudi oil attacks The barge market for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in Northwest Europe saw its largest day-on-day rise Wednesday since the mid-September attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, as market participants geared up for the approaching IMO 2020 mandate. Bunkering operations resume at Novorossiisk Bunkering operations have restarted at the Port of Novorossiisk after a storm, sources said. ICE Brent settles higher as OPEC+ considers output cuts ICE Brent crude futures settled higher Thursday as traders awaited details on a proposal that OPEC and its allies cut an additional 500,000 b/d of crude production.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

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

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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