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September 10, 2019

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China exports decline 1pc in August against a 3.3pc increase in July Weak demand, falling rates leads to more cancelled Asia-Europe sailings US-China trade conflict could take years to resolve, says Kudlow Russians to build 17 icebreaking LNG tankers for Northern Sea Route Shanghai Shipping Exchange, CargoSmart create a new shipping index North American total rail traffic down 3.3pc as economy weakens Moody's sees US railways suffering 5.5pc revenue loss as coal use falls Sydney's Port Botany plans to double and automate on-dock rail capacity Plus.ai in joint venture with FAW Jiefang to develop self-driving trucks US probe says structural steel from Canada, China, Mexico was dumped UK authorities seize 1.3 tonnes of heroin at Felixstowe in Maersk box ship MarAd weighs social case versus efficiency plea in port automation ruling Another US trucking company announces closure in the worst year in five Boeing Max return faces delays over tiff between Europe-US regulators Emirates SkyCargo's new facilities enhance Dubai's cool chain reputation JetBlue joins Aeronex Cargo to launch US cargo services to Florida Cargo airlines prepare for demand spike in the event of hard Brexit

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Challenging times for Indian rice exports - Potential new markets CMA CGM Group delivers solid operating performance & above-market growth in volumes in Q2 2019 despite uncertain worldwide geopolitical environment Directorate-General of Shipping celebrates 70th Foundation Day Indian Register of Shipping takes over Chairmanship of IACS Maersk & Koole Terminals to produce 0.5 pc sulphur marine fuel in Rotterdam India raises import duty on Malaysian refined palm oil India's export of value-added shrimp increasing after US tariffs on China Oilmeal exports show sharp drop in Aug. Chennai Port inks long-term agreement with KIA Motors for vehicle export Kattupalli Port handles first exclusive call of Hyundai Merchant Marine KoPT's Ideabox Challenge generates good response VPT achieves impressive throughput among Major Ports during April-July 2019 CONCOR flags off movement of ex-im containers between Kattupalli Port & ICD Whitefield, Bengaluru via ICD Tondiarpet, Chennai Trucking fleet operators' revenues & ability to repay loans seen reducing due to slowdown GDP growth estimated at 6.3 pc in FY20 Govt expected to announce measures to boost subdued exports

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Alabama short line changes ownership Maritime Group takes space at iPort More maindeck capacity for Middle Eastern carrier New train runs from Southampton to Manchester Maritime coordinator receives port award Tancarville at Le Havre makes a leap forward How to develop Britain's maritime business Plastic instead of wood Estonian rail carrier further raises its profit Bombardier Transportation appoints John Saabas Cool in Copenhagen and Paris Panattoni is building a new hub in Essen "Curiosity of the Day" Speeding up intermodal transport through Vladivostok Indian chairman for IACS Latam Cargo gives wings to Brazilian bears New crane for the Netherlands

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
'World first' for Sinotrans with launch of online air freight booking platform FMC set to review 'costly and unfair' demurrage and detention fees CMA CGM opts for 'market share over profit' in second quarter Cargo logjam certain as two-day BA pilot strike begins Post-Brexit VAT on overseas parcels would be a 'no-deal stealth tax' Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team with two major appointments On the wires: CMA CGM - there is one scary number on its balance sheet... M&A radar: DSV Pan's new look already done in Americas, next up Asia, Europe

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
USCG makes plans to free four trapped in capsized car carrier At approximately 1 p.m., Monday, it was confirmed the remaining four crew members were still alive inside the capsized car carrier Golden Ray and an extraction plan is being developed to safely High water levels bring new Seaway safety measures The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation reports that, this summer, the water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River again rose above the record high for this time of year Trinity House launches vessel replacement project Trinity House, one of three General Lighthouse Authorities serving the U.K. and Ireland, has launched a vessel replacement project to commission the design and build of a vessel to replace its support Wake Media names Gavin Lipsith new Head of Content London-based business-to-business maritime and offshore media specialist Wake Media has appointed Gavin Lipsith as its new Head of Content. Lipsith is a veteran journalist and former editor of marine technology titles The London International Shipping Week kicks off London International Shipping Week 2019 (LISW19) got off to a flying start this morning as Lord Mountevans, Chairman of the LISW19 Board of Advisors; Nusrat Ghani MP, Minister for Maritime and IMO

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
The Lloyd's List Transparency in Shipping Forum - Listen Live Insurance, legal, security and technology experts converged on London to discuss why transparency is potentially a double-edged sword for shipping... Jurisprudence impacts marine insurance rulings, argues QC Some judges stick to the letter of Institute Clause wordings while others take the wider context into account, according to... The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 1 - Red flags in a sea of transparency In the first of a daily series of London International Shipping Week Podcasts, Lloyd's List Editor Richard Meade dissects the... Freeport plans still face hurdles UK needs to remove itself from any customs arrangements with the European Union before freeports can become a meaningful option Blockchain: Believe the hype Shipping may take longer to get to grips with blockchain than comparable sectors but the impact will be equally profound... Shipyards losing race to retrofit scrubbers Some 86 tankers have entered dry dock for retrofitting scrubbers so far in 2019, acording to Alphatanker, compared with 153... When blowing up a suezmax is not necessarily a malicious act There is wide scope for interpreting Institute Clauses and war risk cover wording, argues Ruth Hosking of Quadrant Chambers IMO decarbonisation targets are a priority, conference told Reaching a minimum 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will require drastic changes taken much sooner States must do more on sanctions compliance A panel during the Lloyd's List Transparency Forum in London addressed the ambiguity of sanctions and the role of developing... Cosco Shipping names long-awaited new president Fu Gangfeng has a background in accounting and has had a long career at CMG and several of its subsidiaries HHI seals $191m LNG carrier order from compatriot H-Line The yard claims to have clinched more than half of the total number of global LNG carrier orders so far Refineries ramp up production runs and upgrades ahead of IMO 2020 Some $1bn in investment has gone to just upgrading refineries to meet the expected demand for oil-based fuels complying with... China Merchants Port to enter feeder market through Antong bailout A new joint venture, China Merchants Antong Logistics Management Company, will be established and will help the Chinese port company... Daily Briefing Free to read: London calling: Forget the Brexit bluster, let's focus on the international itinerary \| The Lloyd's List Podcast:... Maritime London calls for 'shipping czar' 'Changing trade patterns, new vessel types, digital technologies and green solutions all offer us the opportunity to grow our market... Optimistic start as UK Freeports Advisory Panel holds first meeting A wide range of potential areas of focus was discussed, such as how freeports could specifically benefit local economies and... Lloyd's List forum to focus on smart ports in the SAMEA region Join two panels of experts at the Lloyd's List Smart Ports Forum, to be held in Dubai on November 20... MISC does not see 'big shift' due to IMO 2020 Parent company Petronas is also gearing up for IMO 2020 by preparing facilities to supply liquefied natural gas as a... Four missing after ship capsizes off US coast Golden Ray, under the Marshall Islands flag, was bound for Baltimore with a cargo of cars, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, which identified Hyundai Glovis as the...

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
NY-NJ promotes block stowage to increase port rail flow Tech providers seen missing shipper needs Amazon acquires branded intermodal containers India's Concor extends coastal reach to Bangladesh Performance crimps Mexico intermodal growth Uber Freight moving headquarters to Chicago VC funds fuel logistics innovation, but fail to disrupt

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Grand Bahama Shipyard to be 'up and running' this week The yard, owned by Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Cruises, closed for days in Hurricane Dorian aftermath Stopford: Ship carbon output should be part of charter contract Shipping economist was speaking today during WISTA panel at London International Shipping Week Hoegh Autoliners CEO to leave after heavy losses Hoegh Autoliners' chief executive and chief financial officer are leaving the company after heftly losses in the privately owned company. CEO Ivar Hansson Myklebust has been replaced by the Oslo-based company's by Hoegh group veteran Thor Jorgen Guttormsen. CFO Ingrid-Due Gundersen is also leaving the company. Chairman Leif O Hoegh said there is no secret that Hoegh Autolines has had poor results Shareholders to consider DryShips plan to go private Special meeting set for early October Concordia Maritime receives $5m IMOIIMAX windfall Concordia Maritime has received a payment of $5m related to two of its IMOIIMAX tankers. Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter The windfall is based on the cooperation between Stena Bulk and the Swedish tanker owner. "Concordia Maritime was the driving force behind the IMOIIMAX concept initiative and the payment is a consequence of the commercial successes of the IMOIIMAX fleet si Geopolitical problem 'worse and worse' for shipmanagers Delegates at InterManager conference wrestle with problems of US sanctions LNG prepares to debut in its first floating power project One business model could offer a second life to older vessels as their trading days come to an end Cocaine seized from UBC cargoship in Mexico Authorities find what they believe is 49kg of drug on UBC Tokyo in Altamira Seaspan snaps up boxship for ONE charter New York-listed owner is chartering 9,600-teu vessel to Japanese group for three years. Nicolas Saverys on 'fantastic gas' and Exmar's inhouse 'mini Rolls-Royces' Exmar will remain a logistics provider and should not stray into the product whether it is LPG or LNG, chairman and managing director Nicolas Saverys believes. The exception might be, for example, a move to deliver floating power, but only at a customer's request, he says. "We are bringing added value to the product. But we stay in logistics." He is concerned about shipping's reputation, even fo Stena Impero could be free 'within days' Iran says necessary steps to release Stena tanker are underway. Japan, France may join US-led tanker defence group Meanwhile, Iran begins enriching uranium German tanker players forge new alliances to finance fleet renewal Cautious market optimism marks new era of funding for companies hit by the financial crash and collapse of KG (limited partnership) structures Norden appoints Rojel to meet decarbonisation targets Danish owner creates dedicated role to push for CO2-neutral transport. Pioneering spirit of LNG is alive and well at Exmar Chief executive Nicolas Saverys talks inspirational figures, his future and reveals the company's next quest in FLNG H-Line renewing LNG carrier fleet at Hyundai South Korean owner agrees $191m deal for vessel at domestic yard. Shipping investor Frederik Mohn quits Dof board Norwegian resigns as director two years after selling out of OSV company. PwC reveals blueprint to boost $6bn London maritime sector A new report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers has come up with 36 ways in which London can grow its maritime services offering. Shipping's myriad challenges to fuel London debate, Paddy Rodgers says London-based marine insurance, shipbroking, legal, finance and classification industries are worth $6bn to the UK economy each year, in a global market estimated to be worth $20bn. The 'Catching the Wave' Hafnia Tankers aims for IMO's 2030 and 2050 emissions targets BW's product tanker arm has begun to study a means of cutting emissions from its owned fleet while preparing for IMO 2020 V.Group scoops 93-ship ADNOC crewing deal Shipmanager signs contract with Abu Dhabi owner for its offshore fleet. Oshima chases 30-bulker order target Japanese yard determined to fill its orderbook three years ahead Klaveness boss calls for funding scheme to boost CO2 reduction Lasse Kristoffersen says carbon pricing will be required if the IMO is to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals Shipowners grapple with the big questions facing LNG shipping Established giant MOL, emerging player Flex LNG and new entrants Capital Gas and Celsius Shipping give their views Iran seizes tug and 12 Filipino crew Vessel was held in Persian Gulf over alleged fuel smuggling. Resilient Transworld Singapore reflects on 20 years in shipping Transworld Singapore celebrates the milestone and details how earlier hardships turned into successes Two crew stabbed to death on aframax Police investigating possible double murder on Carlini ship. Rising costs send Exmar into the red Belgian gas carrier owner hit by bigger operating and depreciation expenses in first half Iran says hunted VLCC has offloaded crude cargo Adrian Darya 1 believed to have discharged in Syria in contravention of EU sanctions. CMA CGM ekes out small profit in second quarter French liner giant says cost cutting effort has trimmed operational expenses by $51 per TEU DFDS and Moby agree ro-pax ferry swap deal Danish operator says ship additions will boost freight capacity between UK and Holland by 40% Oldendorff charters second Castor Maritime panamax Petros Panagiotidis-led owner provides $5m loan facility to help pay for latest acquisition Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier Fourth crewmember was trapped inside the ship behind glass within engine control room, said US Coast Guard

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Operators demand special economic status for UK ports and airports But a failure to secure a no-deal Brexit could scupper their plans to reshore manufacturing. Amazon to fly two freighters of relief supplies for Dorian survivors Amazon Air to operate 2 freighters full of relief supplies to Dorian survivors in The Bahamas Amazon air transport provider, ATSG, names new president Air Transport Services Group, a major provider of midsize leased cargo aircraft and transportation services for customers such as DHL and Amazon, named current Chief... 'Outstanding news': Last four crew members rescued from car carrier Golden Ray The Coast Guard said four men trapped inside the hull of the car carrier Golden Ray have been rescued through a hole cut in the... The lowly rail freight carload - diminishing volume but still impressive profitability Can carload rail become a volume and market share leader in today's emerging high-tech freight logistics world? Or will it continue to exhibit a declining... Minimal cargo impact expected from British Airways strike Logistics providers have been able to plan around the British Airways labor disruption and avoid cargo delays for their clients. Insurance group cautions against FMCSA's short-haul proposal IIHS says driver fatigue still is a "major risk factor." Greenbrier unveils new covered hoppers for grain shipments The railcar manufacturer says the covered hoppers are shorter but enable faster grain discharges. China's Sinoair adds online service with Freightos WebCargo China's largest freight forwarder will use WebCargo platform to bring rates and capacity online. C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld, Uber Freight's Lior Ron to highlight new Townhall Series at CSCMP EDGE 2019 C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld and Uber Freight's Lior Ron will headline the Townhall Series at the upcoming CSCMP EDGE 2019 conference. The pair will discuss... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/9 PHI to CHI lane (VPC) stronger on increased freight into NY/NJ UPS hiring 100,000 seasonal workers for peak, expanding access to tuition reimbursement plan UPS to hire 100k employees for peak season, and will expand tuition reimbursement plan Today's pickup: Many happy (in-person) returns, e-tailers hope; the masses want next-day delivery Humans are helping e-tailers lower logistics costs; logistics newbies, meet the seasoned pros Coast Guard contacts four crew members in capsized car carrier More than 24 hours after the car carrier Golden Ray capsized, Coast Guard rescuers have made contact with 4 trapped crewmembers. Cummins closes $290 million acquisition of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics [Update] Cummins Inc. closed its $290 million purchase of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics on September 9, the second major investment in fuel cell technology in less... US promises to sanction purchasers of Iranian oil A Treasury Department official reaffirmed on Sept. 8 the Trump administration's denial of temporary waivers that previously allowed countries to import Iranian crude oil under... Wet, stormy day will delay drivers in Midwest (forecast video) Summer day full of high heat, severe storms and wildfire smoke. Truckers should expect typical delays in several states. What Uber Freight's move to Chicago means The move signals the shift from a tech startup to a mature logistics operation. Canada's largest public pension fund invests $115 million in Delhivery Canada Pension Plan Investment Board secures board seat in deal with the Indian third-party logistics provider. Jet extends deadline to land investor The financially troubled Indian carrier grounded operations in April. Allison Transmission pays $103 million to acquire two suppliers Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. is paying $103 million to acquire two suppliers of critical components to its automatic transmissions. The company said the acquisitions will... Roadrunner announces new CFO Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced that it has found a replacement for its chief financial officer role as the restructuring continues. Navigating maritime landscape in age of digitalization Digitalization comes with its share of problems and it is vital for businesses to understand what the technology means before they go ahead and adopt... Ontario gets 60-minute booze delivery The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has joined forces with Foodora, an international food delivery app, to pilot on-demand alcohol delivery in under an... Mexican government proposes restricting double tractor-trailer trucks Mexico's legislature is considering proposals that would limit the permitted weight of double tractor-trailer trucks - called "fulles" in Mexico - to decrease truck-involved accidents... Daimler Trucks begins Level 4 autonomous testing on public roads Daimler Trucks is moving closer to its goal of commercially producing Level 4 autonomous trucks with public road testing in Virginia.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Weather conditions delay bunkering operations at Novorossiisk port Bad weather in Novorossiisk, Russia, has impacted bunkering operations in the port, market participants said Monday. FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher as Saudis reinforce cut commitment Crude futures climbed Monday after Saudi Arabia's new energy minister reaffirmed his country's compliance with OPEC+ production cuts, while Iraq announced production cuts from October. REFINERY NEWS: Uniper plans improvements at Fujairah facility for 2019-2020 The first of the phases started in August and "is expected to contribute to our production gains and operating flexibility objectives for IMO 2020", it said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch spot assessments of WTI Midland DES Singapore, N Asia In Southeast Asia, the Platts WTI Midland assessment will reflect cargoes for delivery DES Singapore. More HK-listed Brightoil's bunker tankers put up for sale as it continues to restructure Bids, along with the deposit, should be submitted to the sheriff's office no later than 3 pm Singapore time on September 20. APPEC INTERVIEW: Middle East stands firm as Asia's main crude supplier - Barkindo Middle East remains the main supplier of crude oil to Asia, Barkindo said.

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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