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BRIEFS

February 11, 2019

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US trade delegation in Beijing for third round of crucial talks New York-New Jersey box throughput reaches 7m TEU milestone DP World global box volume rises in 2018 but pace of growth slows to 1.9pc Hapag-Lloyd to make history converting 15,000 TEU vessel to LNG Panalpina's major shareholder rejects DSV's US$4b takeover offer Cleanship Solutions signs scrubber deal to retrofit 30 containerships Express delivery-logistics groups XLA and CLDA merge for more political clout India strives to double air exports including fish and perishables Macau's air cargo up 10pc, commercial flights surge 13pc in 2018 Volga-Dnepr transports satellites for affordable internet project AF-KLM Martinair Cargo re-certified for IATA CEIV Pharma

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FEBRUARY 10, 2019
India's exports to China expected to reach all-time high this fiscal APSEZ registers strong operational & financial performance in Q3 FY19 HAROPA Port delegation to visit India during Feb. 11-15 MANSA seeks repair of Western Leaf Inner Lock Gate at Mumbai Port Navayuga Engineering begins development of Machilipatnam Port Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal handles highest parcel size at JN Port PICT actively involved in multiple CSR activities Draft National Logistics Policy - I Key stakeholders to gather for Conquest 2019 - Business Forum on Feb. 22 in New Delhi

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Uncalm before the storm International e-platform for box handling is growing Van Moer acquires Antwerp East terminal Ever more smart freight trains Best corporate bond one year on Descartes makes NCA Acas-compliant Sea Cube Container Leasing nets new contract Iata certification for Rhenus Amsterdam US short line railroad operates coal hub in Virginia Imperial logistics puts emphasis on automotive Modest progress at HHLA in 2018 Fedex fuels new cargo area at Bahrain airport Aero Africa opens airfreight market to forwarders Dnata raises stake in two freight forwarders Swiss enterprise snaps up major stake in Sinwa 200 platforms for hauling more containers by rail Sudden reshuffle at Bombardier Transportation "Curiosity of the Day"

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Forwarders hit out at 'exclusion' from no-deal Brexit ro-ro customs plans Weaker demand will drive spot rates down post-CNY - but by how much? Stronger domestic margins push US Xpress to quit cross-border trucking Hauliers urged to join class action against truckbuilders that operated price cartel Egyptair Cargo bucks market trend and unveils new Middle East freighter routes Technology the key to future success for forwarders - 'go digital now' Holger Wilhelm new executive VP of automotive at Imperial Logistics Supply chain radar: how to make sense of a combined Panalpina + CH Robinson entity Supply chain radar: don't wake me up right now - 'DHL Global Forwarding, Freight + DB Schenker being considered' Supply chain radar: is the $4bn DSV + Panalpina deal a remake of the Kraft + Cadbury $16bn takeover saga? Supply chain radar: fasten your seatbelts, the Maersk Drilling IPO is coming

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Innovative Z-Tech tug incorporates RAstar hullform Designer Robert Allan Ltd has released some more technical details on the Mark E. Kuebler, the first in a series of ten innovative Z-Tech 30-80 tugs recently delivered by Gulf Island Shipyards Algoma Central CEO steps down, COO steps up There's been a change at the top at St Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Central Corporation, the Canadian leader in Great Lakes and Seaway dry and liquid bulker operations that's lately been making Wärtsilä to deliver first short-sea shipping hybrid retrofit Wärtsilä is to deliver the world's first hybrid retrofit for a short-sea shipping vessel, Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Hagland Shipping's general cargo vessel Hagland Captain. The Wärtsilä battery hybrid propulsion solution will significantly ABS identifies key challenges with Ballast Water Management Systems "As ships come into compliance with ballast water management requirements, it is important to consider some of the common system challenges and best practices for operating these systems," says ABS Senior Vice Philly Shipyard eyes its options With the last ship on its order book nearing completion, Philly Shipyard desperately needs to find whatever kind of work it can - including repair work and steel fabrication -to keep things Irving awards design contract for Canadian Surface Combatant BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship has notched up another success. Irving Shipbuilding, which will build all 15 Canadian Surface Combatant ships at its Halifax Shipyard has awarded the design contract

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Vale forced to shut Tubarao terminal Several vessels are heading to the port, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence Marine insurers' future in doubt unless owners foot rate rise 'If we just carry on as if there is no problem, we are going to be extinct,' says Hoare Swedish port dispute rumbles on with 'no winners' The Swedish Dockworkers Union has notified employers of 11 further strike notices, following more than 30 similar notices issued since... Gas flows from the US expected to rise As many as eight additional cargoes per month are expected to leave the US, according to Avance Gas executives EU rejects anonymity for ship emissions data Commission's amendments to the bloc's data collection system have both sides of the fence wanting more Castor Maritime set to begin trading on Nasdaq Owner of solitary bulker aims to grow and is latest company to sidestep the traditional initial public offering route to... Global scrubber rules should not hurt early movers, lobbies argue Shipping lobbies have mixed reactions to the European Union's latest proposal on regulating scrubber discharges at the IMO MCA chief reaffirms commitment to UK flag amid Brexit threat As the UK Ship Register faces a possible Brexit-related exodus, one suggestion is for the Red Ensign Group of flags... The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI leaders set out stall for 2019 International Insurance Lloyd's List The Shipping Podcast Trade war sees ethanol taking slow boat to China The trend, which now appears to be much more than a short-term stop-gap solution, will lead to the diversion of... Two crew killed in Singapore Strait collision A tug, with six Indonesian crew on board, capsized. The four remaining crew were rescued by the Singapore Police Coast... Algoma's chief executive resigns Ken Soerensen is being replaced by Gregg Ruhl, who has 20 years of experience in marine transportation The Interview: Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, group chairman and chief executive of DP World, has a strong sense of history when it... Daily Briefing Brexodus: Movement of UKSR people? \| UK braced for EU safety programmes exit \| Carriers could face freight surge ahead... Scrubber-fitted ships will be in a minority by 2020 Supply of very low sulphur fuel oil will increase by 300,000 barrels per day between 2020-2024 while LNG use as... Opportunistic carriers face shipper backlash Shippers say all cargoes that could be frontloaded have been and there will be no further rush ahead of the... Standards will be key to success of blockchain in shipping Blockchain standards need to be established so carriers can offer competing systems to customers without reinventing the wheel Lloyd's Register approved for operations in the Norwegian Continental Shelf A recent study by LR showed some activities had the potential for major accidents

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Worsening LA-LB port congestion stalls recovery ILA chief pledges higher productivity than robots No 'crash' ahead after US truck capacity crunch New India east coast port to heat up battle for cargo Classification confusion hampers dangerous cargo declaration JOC 3PL Services Directory 2019

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
New shares increase Palios' power at Diana Shipping Palios could already cast nearly 25 million votes, and now can cast 10 million more Dry bulk problems run deeper than Vale dam disaster Headwinds facing the dry cargo market extend beyond the impact of the Feijao disaster, Braemar ACM says. Dry cargo rates have been in a tailspin this year with the Baltic Dry Index slumping to just 601 points on Friday. Polaris sets sights on Oslo for initial public offering Bulker owners in no mood to celebrate Chinese New Year Vale says Brazil court action threatens 30 million tonnes of iron Dimensional Fund Advisors bets on tankers amid moves on nine shipping stocks Dimensional Fund Advisors bumped up its stake in DHT Holdings alongside other, smaller plays amidst a fourth quarter tumble in equities and a strengthening tanker market. The multi-billion dollar Texas investment firm bought more than 700,000 DHT shares in the last three months of 2018, SEC filings show. This swelled its total ownership to 1.85 million shares, equal to 6.41% of the New York-lis Shipbuilding red ink extended at Mitsui E&S Holdings Newbuilding sales are up but profit is down at Japanese giant's ship division Dof wins $50m in contracts in Guyana, the Red Sea and Mediterranean The Oslo-listed company did not disclose its clients, but they are likely to include Saipem DNB Markets boosts ratings and rate forecasts for VLGC peer group DNB Markets has upgraded the three publicly traded VLGC shipowners following a heavy drop in their stock prices during the past year and an improved outlook for the market. Avance Gas closing in on refinancing as scrubber decision nears VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers BW LPG, Avance Gas and Dorian LPG were all raised to "buy" today by DNB's analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik. Hadjiyiannis set for bumper profit on VLCC asset play Andreas Hadjiyiannis seems to be reaping the first fruit of the considerable tanker investments he made last year, with news of an impressive asset play in the works. Brokers report the Greek-Cypriot owner has a preliminary agreement on subjects with an unidentified Far Eastern buyer to sell the 298,600-dwt VL Sakura (built 2001) for $24m. If the transaction is confirmed at that price, it would VLCC player Kyoei Tanker pushes up profit Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker has increased its earnings on bigger revenue to 31 December. For the nine-month period, it said net profit was ¥1.39bn ($12.66m), up from '870m in the corresponding three quarters of 2017. Its four VLCCs, others tankers, bulkers and LPG carriers brought in revenue of '10.51bn against '9.53bn a year ago. Its full-year profit forecast is unchanged at '1.65bn, compared Eurotankers sells suezmax veteran at strong price Greek shipowner Eurotankers has sold one of its older tankers at an eye-catching price, brokers say. Dominion resurfaces with ex-Toisa kamsarmax Eurotankers is understood to have parted with the 159,500-dwt Eurohope (built 1999), with an unknown Middle Eastern shipowner linked to the suezmax tanker. A price of $12.8m to $12.9m is being placed on the DSME-built ship, which is described as very f New HCB fixes sights on international business The new Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCB) has begun life with a pledge to target international marine business. The private German lender changed its name from HSH Nordbank at the start of this month following its takeover by a consortium led by Cerberus Capital Management and JC Flowers. New private equity owners wield axe at HSH Nordbank Bondholders sue HSH over privatisation 'losses' The bank i Allseas Marine suezmax nets new work with Navig8 Greek owner Allseas Marine is thought to have secured fresh employment for one of its suezmax tankers. Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins Allseas ends tanker hiatus with modern suezmax duo Sources say Navig8 has chartered the 159,000-dwt RS Aurora (built 2018) on a one-year contract. It is said the ship has been fixed at a base rate of $20,000 per day, with the contract including a profit Last sail-driven tanker up for auction after efforts to find new home fail Time is running out to save a unique but decaying 141-year-old tall ship and renovate it for a new future sailing round the world for good causes. Samsung seen as 'unlikely' challenger in DSME takeover Samsung Heavy Industries is seen as an unlikely challenger to Hyundai Heavy Industries in taking over compatriot DSME, Yonhap News Agency reports. Politics, price and succession shape Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo mega-merger East Asian shipyards fear scale of the new Hyundai-DSME Korea Development Bank (KDB) is looking to sell its controlling interest in DSME to HHI in a $2bn transaction which woul Greek bulker cleared of fuel spill as yard defects blamed Canadian court says construction faults at JMU caused bunker discharge from Marathassa in 2015. Astomos puts VLGC up for sale Japanese shipowner Astomos Energy and its minority vessel partner NYK Line have circulated a 19-year-old VLGC on the sales market. Kumiai Navigation orders dual-fuelled VLGC at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Sales details seen by TradeWinds show the 78,888-cbm Gas Diana (built 2000) is available for inspection in a laden condition in Singapore on 16 and 17 February. Offers are due on 21 February. F TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on long-term fixture for 10th ship Christos Economou-controlled TMS Cardiff Gas is poised to fix one of its two remaining, speculatively ordered LNG carrier newbuildings on a long-term charter. Speaking to TradeWinds, Economou said: "We are in advanced discussions to put one of our newbuildings to a customer for 10 years." He did not give any details of the charterer or when the business would likely be concluded. Christos Econo Uman cargoship took on water after grounding An Uman Shipping cargoship has taken on water after touching bottom off Sweden. The 3,900-dwt Listervik (built 1996) was never at a standstill and has proceeded to Oxelosund to await an inspection by divers, Uman managing director Anders Mattsson told TradeWinds on Friday. Sweden's maritime administration had said earlier on Friday that the vessel had gone aground in the early hours. It took in Solstad Offshore fixes PSVs and AHTS on period charters Three of Solstad Offshore's PX 105 platform supply vessels (PSVs) and an anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) have been fixed on contracts that will commence in the second quarter. The 4,500-dwt Normand Service (built 2014) or its sister ship has been contracted to GeoSea for a firm period of 180 days, plus an optional seven-month extension period. The PSV will support wind farm installation Europe to publish individual ship emissions data Shipowners are unhappy with the move which the European Commission says is aimed at reducing carbon pollution. Wartsila to carry out hybrid retrofit for Hagland Finland's Wartsila is to carry out the first hybrid retrofit of a shortsea vessel for Hagland Shipping. The technology company said the work will take place on the 4,700-dwt general cargoship Hagland Captain (built 2012). Wartsila will fit battery hybrid propulsion to "significantly enhance" the ship's environmental performance by reducing its emissions, fuel consumption, and noise, it said. Wa Veteran tanker forced aground in Cyprus A 1952-built tanker has been forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus. The Kibris Star said the 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December. Salvage work could start on Sunday or Monday due to more bad weather expected in the area. The vessel is listed as controlled by Med Petrol of Panama. Oslo battery problems delay The Fjords cruiseship launch Norwegian owner The Fjords is delaying a cruiseship launch after problems with shoreside battery supply in Oslo. The company had planned to take delivery of the 400-passenger all-electric Legacy of The Fjords from shipyard Brodrene Aa on 2 July. But it said issues finalising the required battery-loading infrastructure within the Oslo harbour area had led to a reappraisal of the launch schedule. Litasco shipping boss Kristian Aursnes stepping down Norwegian Kristian Aursnes is leaving his role as managing director of Eiger Shipping, the freight division at Russian trading giant Litasco, after 14 years. The 44-year-old declined to comment on what he would do next, but said he would stay in shipping. "Everyone with a good reputation and experience in the shipping industry is interesting for other companies," he added. Litasco arrests two P Fincantieri to create yard hub in Sicily Italian yard giant Fincantieri is planning to create a shipbuilding hub in Sicily. The ANSA news agency said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Sicilian Port Authority (AdSP) to establish facilities in Palermo. The agreement entails completion of a dry dock with a gross capacity of 150,000 tonnes and the construction of a 300-metre quay in the northern area of the port. "O Topouzoglou agrees newbuilding bridging loan for FSL Trust Greek provides short-term funds to help finance initial deposit for LR2s on order in China. Castor Maritime set for Nasdaq Greek Dry bulk player Castor Maritime is set to make its debut in New York. The Petros Panagiotidis-led company will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market 11 February under the ticker symbol CTRM. Castor, which owns a single ship, the 76,500-dwt Magic P (built 2004), opted to go with a direct listing last year. The plan, in which the company foregoes an underwriter and sells shares directl Soerensen quits Canada's Algoma Central Corp Chief executive is said to want to spend more time with his family in Europe.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Forwarders slow to get on board screening program The Airforwarders Association has found that direct participation by smaller forwarders in the U.S. government's Air Cargo Advanced Screening program remains minimal. House testimony: Infrastructure modernization essential A vehicle miles traveled program is the country's "only viable future" for fixing the Highway Trust Fund, Ranking Member Sam Graves says. Year-over-year air cargo growth lower in 2018 The International Air Transportation Association expects a slightly higher figure - 3.7 percent growth - in 2019. Public-private partnerships can boost projects' value P3s incentivize on-time and on-budget projects and harness the innovation of the private sector, Nossaman LLP partner says. U.S. trade delegation to head to China next week Young Brothers 4.3 percent price increase approved FDA starts drug supply chain security pilot Turkish man directed subsidiary to violate sanctions California port of entry gets construction permit End to AD suspension on Mexican tomatoes in sight Executive Moves: Matson, Rocketail, Tigers, Duluth ITC extends deadlines for investigation determinations Goltens picked for ballast water treatment systems

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Japan seeks bigger energy ties with Russia Japan is hoping to strengthen ties with Russia to ensure security of energy supply amid growing short-term uncertainty over the direction of the global oil market, Japan Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko, has said. European refineries looking at run cuts, switching crude slates Refineries in Northwest Europe have started to cut runs or change crude slates due to the ongoing weak margin environment in the region, sources said. Saudi VLCC on mystery trip to Venezuela: Platts cFlow A Saudi oil tanker appears to be traveling across the Atlantic Ocean to sanctions-embattled Venezuela either to deliver or pick up a cargo -- an almost unprecedented shipment between the two OPEC members. Bayou Bridge Lake Charles-to-St. James leg to begin service in March: Phillips 66 The Bayou Bridge pipeline will begin to move crude from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the eastern Louisiana oil hub of St. James in March, Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland said Friday. Brent/WTI spread widens as Libya clashes dim hopes of Sharara restart Brent futures edged higher Friday following reports of violent clashes between rival political factions in the vicinity of Libya's Sharara oil field, dimming hopes for a potential near-term restart of production at the nation's largest field. VLSFO set to be main marine fuel choice for IMO 2020 rule: VeriFuel The marine fuel supply chain must "band together," Rojgaard said.

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

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

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

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