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July 11, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC 11,600-TEUer likely to be forfeited in biggest-ever US cocaine bust
  • Warships escort British tanker in Mideast waters after Iran levels threat
  • Maersk's APMT Gothenburg claims to have cut ship waiting time 90pc
  • Dredging gives Savannah the edge in doubling ship size from 10 years ago
  • Chinese news agency Xinhua sees faint note of hope in Xi-Trump encounter
  • Higher Middle East shipping costs hits Asian oil companies and shippers
  • Kuehne + Nagel launches etrucKNow.com freight platform in Asia Pacific
  • Unifeeder to launch weekly loop from Gavle harbour, Sweden to Poland
  • Arrest of Iranian oil tanker off Gibraltar faces potential legal wrangle
  • US court denies Atlas pilots' plea to reverse ruling against slowdown
  • Extrajudicial seizures of cannabidioln drugs at Guam sparks concern
  • IATA rate platform has DB Schenker, Agility, Hellmann as members
  • Time:matters offers 7 cities in China its Sameday Air services
  • Cargolux ramps up service to Xiamen with B747-400F freighter flights

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • Benefits of the proposed Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulation
  • HMM to bring modern ships in The Alliance
  • Implementation of Extra Risk Coverage Surcharge in Middle East
  • MSC improves connections between China & Middle East
  • Port capacity augmentation a top priority for govt
  • AMTOI Youth Council's panel discussion on Technology in Logistics on July 16
  • Road freight charges seen up by 2.5 pc after increase in diesel price
  • Govt urged to scrap 10 pc Customs duty on newsprint, uncoated paper
  • New batch of Export Import Workshop from Aug. 17

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • All cargo on arrested MSC Gayane now back en route - except the cocaine
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - something is brewing on the road to heaven...
  • More 'slash and grab' cargo theft from trucks and 'inside jobs' are on the up
  • Independent Container Line moves UK call from Liverpool to Southampton
  • FedEx reinforces importance of 767 freighter to European operations
  • Essential 'will democratise the freight forwarding industry', claims Kontainers
  • Can FedEx beat Dept of Commerce in court, testing a familiar question?
  • Market Insight: DSV + Panalpina - 'Empowerment' is a thorny issue in the modern Viking Ironclad Age (Part II)
  • Tag sets out to 'transform the entire cold chain logistics sector'
  • Supply chain radar: Why Geodis needs to be liberated from the SNCF quagmire

Marine Logweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • GoM platforms and rigs evacuated
    With the National Hurricane Center forecasting that a tropical depression will form in the Gulf Coast region by tomorrow, July 11, the U.S. Coast Guard is adjusting port conditions and pre-staging response
  • Eight Great Lakes Towing tugs get Sub M certificates
    The Great Lakes Towing Company reports that eight of its tugs, more than a quarter of its active harbor towing fleet, have received U. S. Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection. The Cleveland,
  • LNG training simulator wins DNV GL approval
    LNG containment specialist GTT reports that its U.K. based subsidiary, GTT Training, has obtained approval from DNV-GL for its new LNG Bunkering & Fuel Gas Handling System simulation model G-Sim from DNV-GL
  • Titan completes world's largest-yet LNG bunkering operation
    The world's largest and most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel - Heerema Marine Contractors' Sleipnir - is about to begin its 45 day maiden voyage to Spain, after being supplied with 3,000 metric
  • U.S.-flag lines again get slimmer Transcom contracts
    The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded twelve U.S.-flag shipping companies contracts totaling $738.7 million for international ocean transportation and intermodal distribution services. All the contracts run through August 31, 2020. The total
  • Gondan delivers world's most powerful 36 m hybrid icebreaking tug
    The Port of Luleå, Sweden, has taken delivery of the 36 meter hybrid icebreaker tug Vilja from Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondan. Vilja is a TundRA 3600-H, icebreaking escort tug designed by Robert

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • Court says no absolute obligation to maintain class throughout bareboats
    'Today's judgment ... demonstrates the Court's reluctance to classify contractual terms as conditions where the risk of disproportionate consequences outweighs...
  • Enterprise Product Partners plans Houston expansion
    EPP announced three expansion projects at the Houston Ship Channel Terminal
  • UK risks leaving Brexit freight decisions 'too late'
    'This work needs to be completed quickly, as it will shape what freight capacity the Department for Transport may need...
  • First bulker to showcase hybrid solution
    The hybrid system is being installed on the Paolo Topic bulker, with the work being undertaken at Onomichi Dockyard in...
  • EU says CO2 database is work in progress
    Commission vows to follow up on any errors in the EU MRV database ahead of report later this year
  • J. Lauritzen dry bulk unit to open office in Dubai
    'The Middle East region is an important and growing area for us,' the unit's head Niels Josefsen said
  • NYK orders capesize bulker backed by long-term charter
    The exhaust gas scrubber-fitted and Tier III compliant vessel will trade iron ore and coking coal in and around the...
  • Daily Briefing
    UK tanker gets military escort after Iranian threats | Gibraltar extended ship-seizure powers day before tanker interception | Fujairah struggles...
  • BIMCO backs coalition plan to protect Gulf shipping
    Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen Joseph Dunford said he wanted to 'ensure freedom of navigation'...
  • InfraStrata eyes UK FSRU project
    'The UK gas market is witnessing a significant shift in its supply stack and liquefied natural gas is set to...
  • NYNJ draws road map for port's growth
    The port authority said it will need to initiate major waterside and road projects to ensure its facilities are unconstrained in their...
  • Port Tampa Bay adds a third Asia service
    Port officials attribute their success in attracting the new services to the investment in two new post-panamax container gantry cranes...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • Houston attracts new Central America-Med service
  • Trans-Pacific carriers ready extra loaders for peak season
  • Maersk seizing Indian transshipment opportunities
  • Lytle retiring as Oakland port chief
  • ILWU move on LA automation 'a slippery slope'
  • BNSF grapples with Elwood lot congestion
  • E-commerce growth hits real-world transportation obstacles
  • Work slowdown hits DP World Nhava Sheva
  • Kontainers targets BCO-small forwarder interaction

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • Scrubber totals could rise via new builders
    A rush of new builders could throw off estimates of how big the scrubber-equipped fleet might be come 2020, manufacturers said on a Deutsche Bank conference call hosted by analyst Amit Mehrotra Wednesday. CR Ocean Engineering president Nicholas Confuorto said he expects 4,000 ships, or 10% of the world's fleet, to be outfitted with the exhaust gas cleaning systems ahead of the IMO 2020 emissions
  • Wells Fargo dumps Tidewater
    The San Francisco bank has sold nearly all of its shares in the world's largest offshore company
  • Wells Fargo 'scorecard' to judge carbon disclosures
    Analyst Michael Webber takes steps to support landmark Poseidon Principles initiative by leading lenders as he presses for emissions transparency
  • Arrested pipe-layer remains in Ghana as legal fight continues
    An arrested pipe layer continues to languish in Ghana as the legal fight over its release heads to New York. Dallas-based investment fund WAG SPV I last week filed suit in Manhattan federal court against Nigeria-based Fortune Global, looking to garnish $2.9m held in three accounts related to the arrest of the 8,531-gt Sea Horizon (built 1977) last autumn. Pipe-layer owner turns to US courts to f
  • Deutsche Bank 'never more excited' about shipping stocks
    As other analysts drop their shipping coverage, Amit Mehrotra couldn't be more enthused about the sector.
  • Belships extends growth spurt with newbuilding deal
    Belships has extended an expansion drive under Frode Teigen's ownership with the addition of an ultramax newbuilding. Oslo-listed Belships has taken the ship on a 10-year bareboat charter, which will increase its operated fleet to 20 vessels. Active S&P player Belships mulls extra 'ships for shares' deals Belships continues buying spree with ship number three The 64,000-dwt bulker will be de
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation strikes three-year suezmax tanker charter
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has locked one of its spot-trading suezmax tankers into a long-term charter. New York-listed TEN announced the three-year contract today, stating the deal with a "European oil concern" would generate $23m in revenue. Tsakos Energy looking to add VLCCs Tsakos Energy Navigation confirms suezmax double at Hyundai The shipowner did not identify the tanker involved or discl
  • Saudis claim to have thwarted Bab-el-Mandeb attack
    Houthis deny assault on a cargo vessel in southern Red Sea
  • German shipowner Henning Oldendorff tipped for baby-cape buy
    German shipowner Henning Oldendorff has swooped for the final baby-cape in the fleet of compatriot Thomas Schulte, brokers said. Oldendorff has been building his presence in the niche during the past couple of years, heading a resurgence in the market. Oldendorff charters two capesizes from CSIC Leasing Oldendorff reveals 23 sale and charter deals in China The latest ship to join the Oldendorf
  • Cobelfret and Nissen Kaiun sell capesizes in an 'unexciting' market
    If confirmed, the transactions mark a turnaround from the dearth of cape sales earlier this year
  • Titan LNG completes world's largest LNG bunkering operation
    Second Mediterranean supply location earmarked to top up crane vessel Sleipnir
  • US looking for allies to defend tankers in Middle East Gulf
    The US would provide command ships and lead surveillance efforts, a top general said
  • Research identifies new Gulf threat - tsunamis
    Scientists say region thought to be tranquil is actually highly vulnerable to monster waves
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company strikes long-term deal for Capital Product pair
    Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Product Partners has wrapped up long-term charters for two container vessels with liner giant Mediterranean Shipping Co. The deals will employ both scrubber-fitted vessels until 2024 and leave the master limited partnership (MLP) with full contract coverage this year and over 90% filled in 2020. Greeks show boxship S&P zeal Marinakis marks anniversary of Forest's fi
  • AP Moller Holding enters wind energy market with KK Group swoop
    Denmark's Maersk family have made a first foray into the wind energy market with the private purchase of a turbine electronics supplier. The acquisition of KK Group by AP Moller Holding comes as Copenhagen-listed AP Moller-Maersk, which the family controls, has divested its energy businesses. AP Moller-Maersk heads into uncharted waters as historic shift in strategy unfolds Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney
  • BP suezmax underway again in Middle East Gulf
    British Heritage still awaiting orders following Iranian threat against UK shipping.
  • Appeal court backs charterer in lapsed class row
    UK judge rules Ark Shipping was not obliged to keep vessel in class as a condition of charter.
  • Steamship Mutual hints at further cash returns
    Steamship Mutual has said its financial position is still robust enough to consider returning further cash to members after reporting an underwriting loss and seeing its reserves shrink. Armand Pohan, chairman of the London-based protection and indemnity insurer, described the club's finances as "still strong" despite reporting a combined ratio of 116%, indicating an underwriting loss. Steamship
  • High capesize rates 'almost guaranteed' for next 50 days, says Hamish Norton
    Fully employed Vale fleet and lack of capesize tonnage in Brazil helping fuel summer bull run, says Star Bulk executive.
  • Okee Maritime closes in on fifth boxship purchase
    Growing German owner acquires another vessel from Leonhardt & Blumberg
  • Scorpio group companies opt to fit more scrubbers
    Pacific Green confirms contracts to install a further 25 scrubber systems on Scorpio's tankers and bulkers
  • Concern mounts as the US sets its sights on tankers
    President Trump's government appears to be using AIS data to enforce sanctions
  • Teekay team goes to hill and back to gain revenge on Heidmar
    Teams raise more than $62,000 for seafarers' charity by scaling all 24 mountains in the Lake District in less than 24 hours
  • Turkey's Yasa back at Hyundai Mipo for more MR newbuildings
    Turkish company continues impressive run of newbuilding orders in the Far East
  • US seizes MSC Gayane after $1.3bn drugs bust
    Unusual move shows 'serious consequences' of crew conspiracy, customs agency says
  • Wrist consolidates again with move for Van Hulle
    Danish ship supplier takes over Belgian rival as expansion drive continues.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald cuts Braemar Shipping Services with 'lumpier earnings' forecast
    Uncertainty over future results from Braemar Shipping Services' finance business and rising debt levels have contributed to a downgrade from Cantor Fitzgerald. Analyst Robin Byde has cut the London-listed company from buy to hold suggesting changes at the group have increased growth potential but potentially introduced lumpier earnings. Downing dials down holding in Braemar Shipping Services St
  • Nigeria introduces new anti-piracy law
    President Buhari signs bill giving country new powers in fight against criminal gangs
  • Second LNG carrier calls to load at Prelude FLNG
    Five support vessels shepherd the LNG carrier Methane Julia Louise alongside
  • Leading female broker at Lloyd's says sexism claims are distorted
    SSL Endeavour managing director of marine Gillian Martin says the criticism levelled at the 331-year-old market has got 'out of hand'
  • Nordic Hamburg takes another Schepers vessel
    Second Schepers vessel sold as low rates hamper recovery in smaller box sector
  • Skuld transfers its hull and machinery business to SMA unit
    Merged cover is being marketed as Skuld Hull as Lloyd's syndicate is run down
  • Subsea 7 lands 'sizeable' Equinor contract
    Norwegian owner to carry out work over three years in North Sea.
  • NYK orders newcastlemax bulker at JMU
    Newbuilding ordered against long-term charter contract from JFE Steel
  • Grace 1 could be forfeit in US courts after Gibraltar detention
    Lawyer Stephen Askins explains how the Trump administration could go about taking control of VLCC at centre of sanctions row
  • Three more Chinese shipyards eye merger
    China Merchants, CMIC and AVIC plotting tie-up following news of mega-merger between CSIC and CSSC
  • Enterprise targets suezmaxes with US terminal expansion
    US-listed terminal and pipeline operator also plans to boost LPG and PGP export capacity
  • West Africa remains world's top piracy hotspot, says IMB
    Over 80% of hostage taking or kidnapping occurred in the region in the first half of 2019
  • Schnelle takes top finance job at Team Tankers
    Acting chief financial officer sees position made permanent at Oslo-listed tanker owner

American Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • No clear answer for what's next with Huawei export controls
    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said China's pursuit of U.S. military-grade technologies "cannot be tolerated and we are updating our export control policies to account for this very real threat."
  • Commerce seeks comments for counterfeits report
    Planned for this fall, submission of the report will follow an April presidential memorandum requiring the departments of Commerce and Homeland Security to send a report focusing on the extent to which third parties facilitate or work to combat trafficking in counterfeits.
  • Oakland port chief to retire
    Chris Lytle will step down as executive director of the Port of Oakland on July 19, ending a 53-year career in trade and transportation.
  • Grassley indicates fall as possibility for USMCA vote
    Several stakeholders, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, had called for a vote before the August recess.
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveils master plan
    Bistate agency strategizes on how to accommodate port growth over the next 30 years.
  • Panalpina announces war risk surcharge
    The freight forwarder joins a list of ocean carriers implementing surcharges that includes Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM and APL.
  • Executive Moves: Gibbs & Cox, Purolator, MULR, Pelican

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 10, 2019
  • China's Zhoushan Port targets 4 million mt bonded bunker sales in 2019
    China's Zhoushan Port targets to supply 4 million mt of bonded bunker fuel in 2019 and raise it to 7 million mt by 2021, a senior executive with the Zhoushan city council said this week.
  • Oil futures surge as US Gulf operators shut in production ahead of storm
    The energy complex moved sharply higher Wednesday as operators shut in Gulf of Mexico production platforms ahead of the expected formation of a tropical storm off Louisiana's coast.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FEATURE: Climb in Asian LSFO prices attracts more supply, but premium over HSFO drops
    As a result of stockpiling, the value of LSFO has surged.
  • Singapore bunker premiums rise to 8-month high on tight supply, steady demand
    Market sources attributed the uptrend to tight prompt supply and slight improvement in bunker demand since June.
  • Kuwait's KPC sets AUG Asia KEC crude OSP at $1.40/b over Oman/Dubai average
    The company also cut the price of its heavier and sourer Kuwait Export crude loading in August.
  • Iran warns it will respond 'in the right place and time' to Gibraltar oil tanker seizure
    "This move will not remain without response," Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the armed forces, said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
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