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November 11, 2019

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Asia-Europe up 3.1pc to US$729/TEU, USWC off 3.5pc to $1,532/FEU Port tracker expects US import cargo surge before China tariffs bite ICTSI wins US$93.6 million from ILWU dockers for unlawful practices Seaspan Q3 profit declines 46.3pc, but up 93.8pc in first 9 months Sinotrans Q3 profit slips 6.64pc to US$19.68 million, but mum on sales Oz terminal operators offset business losses by charging more for less 43pc of trucks in northeast US powered by near-zero emissions diesel US farm state of Iowa may host signing of long-awaited US-China pact CMA CGM hikes Pakistan-East Africa rate US$100/TEU November 20 Durban docks first ship on Hapag-ONE new Mideast Asia-Africa service Drones pass tests in busy Antwerp port, readying for urban acceptance CMA CGM announces a US$100/TEU low water surcharge in Paraguay Chamber of Shipping: Canada's Oceans Protection needs improvement Global air freight volumes decline by 5pc in September: IATA Radiation leak discovered at KL air cargo terminal in Borneo shipment Fraport's first 9 months net profit up 9.4pc to US$457.6 million Lufthansa Q3 profits fall 4pc to US$1.2 billion though sales rise 2pc

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NOVEMBER 10x , 2019
Maersk to pilot battery system to improve power production MOL collaborates in developing LNG fuel supply terminal & promoting use of natural gas New cyber security guide published Shipbuilding industry to get a boost with ship design & model testing centre coming up, says Shipping Minister DGTR recommends imposition of anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations BIMSTEC ports conclave sees MoUs inked to boost India's Act East Policy LPG terminal to come up at Krishnapatnam Port Mechanised coal handling berth operational at New Mangalore Port Minister inaugurates commencement of 4th season of Costa Cruises' homeporting in India at Mumbai Port PSA Kolkata achieves record monthly throughput & commissions 11 new reach stackers Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Dhamra Port Portall Infosystems & 21CC Education partner to provide quality e-learning solutions in Indian logistics sector Rich Graviss signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner Forex reserves again at new high Govt examining possibility of setting up regulatory authority for e-commerce India continues to be among the fastest growing major economies with robust fundamentals, says Finance Ministry in response to Moody's change in outlook Steel Scrap Recycling Policy issued Shaping a smarter future for Customs

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Perfecting the details Longer trains and new hinterland services for Kiel's port New owners for Pall-Ex Group Post Nord: changes at the top Budapest to welcome Tiaca executives next week First US class I railway joins TradeLens platform Green light for Seine-Northern Europe canal De Winter Logistics takes over De Lordd Transport Award for the US secretary of transportation First Asian airline joins new cargo e-booking platform Intermodal operator honoured for green initiative K Line extends its bulk carrier fleet PA airport wins grant for new cargo facility Digital solution for keyless overnight deliveries Rhenus plans to expand its footprint in Asia Chris Porter joins Kukla Beverage Logistics Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport "Curiosity of the Day" New all-in-one solution for ULD handling

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Carriers eye more FAK rate hikes as spot rate improvement tapers off Bullish ATSG sees A321 freighter leasing opportunities in China Ambitious Röhlig Logistics expands footprint in Mexico with JV buyout Maersk gets onboard as SaaS specialist ZigZag simplifies reverse logistics Air cargo market monitor part 1: data sheds doubt on the 'peak' Trump won't hit EU with threatened car tariffs, says EC president Happy birthday radar: Premium - It's only just begun...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Polar Code: New guidelines issued by ICS and OCIMF Technical developments in ship design and equipment continue to facilitate more and more ship operations in remote polar areas, despite challenging and unpredictable sea and weather conditions. IMO's International Code for Ships Keel for first Flight III DDG 51 authenticated In a milestone for the Navy's DDG 51 destroyer program, the keel of the first Flight III destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), was ceremoniously laid and authenticated at Fincantieri to close two of Vard's Norwegian shipyards Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri yesterday reported its results for the first nine months of 2019 and, although numbers for the group were good, losses from its Norwegian headquartered subsidiary Vard had a negative Thrustmaster to repower Utah ferry Houston headquartered Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the repowering of the Charles Hall Ferry on Lake Powell.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Pangaea sells two older bulkers Debt-free units will generate $11m in further cash for Nasdaq-listed operator Greek owners demand 'immediate' action over kidnappings Owners' union issues plea for response to 'unacceptable' situation in the Gulf of Guinea, hinting at wider industry frustration with... Reprieve for Cosco tankers to unnerve investors Tanker rates have already fallen back from the earlier high levels, while investors will not favour another blow from the... Accident report finds naval vessel failed to follow procedures The accident investigation report said in several instances the navy vessel did not follow procedures. It recommended heightened crew training... Shipping could be forced to full decarbonisation by 2050 Former energy ambassador of Greece warns that the tanker segment will face upheaval and will require total restructuring Prokopiou calls for speed limits and goal-based carbon measures Founder of tanker, gas and bulker firms says refiners are using ships as 'garbage dumpers' for residual fuel oil ahead... Port of Los Angeles volumes reflect impact of trade tariffs Container handling at the US' largest port falls by a fifth as national import figures stagnate Singapore to push LNG with new initiatives MPA said it would also promote LNG as a cleaner and greener fuel to could contribute to IMO's 2050 target... Livanos calls on LNG owners to cut back on newbuilds Mr Livanos warned that new LNG carriers will be obsolete by 2050 without new technologies owing to the imposition of... Logistics minnows eye outsourced software to match the big fish 'Software as a service' products that provide customisable software packages to smaller logistics firms could be a viable way for... Daily Briefing Free to read: Winter transatlantic boost seen for MR tankers \| Lack of finance demand leads to more leasing orders... The Interview: George Economou The Greek shipping magnate has just taken his signature Nasdaq-listed company DryShips private after 15 roller-coaster years. A good moment... Dry bulk geared segment to benefit from IMO 2020 Mr Hashim noted that about 32.16m dwt of tonnage in the geared vessel segment is more than 20 years of... Real balances in fuel market may remain unclear until mid-2020 Minerva Bunkering chief executive questions if the large quantities of stockpiled low sulphur fuel oil are reflected in paper markets... Scorpio Tankers says the best is yet to come The company said 18 scrubber installations were completed in the third quarter, with 13 more in progress. The majority will... Gard turns losses round with positive result and zero increase 'We assess our premium based on results in our portfolio over time. We won't look to what other clubs are... Crew evacuated after chemical tanker catches fire off Singapore MPA is investigating the incident and no further details have been disclosed Britain reduces threat level for shipping in Strait of Hormuz Britain has officially lowered its risk assessment for UK-flagged ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. They will soon be able...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Judge delays $93 million judgment against ILWU ELDs to reset the rate-making clock: TIA report Bankruptcy erodes trust in independent freight payment vendors Asia-North Europe carriers hold on to spot rate gains New pact yields intermodal gains at India's JNPT Schiphol edges closer to solution for freighter slot shortage

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Ullman: Fuel price spread still lower than expectations The spread between high sulphur and compliant fuel is not as high as some were predicting, according to Concordia Maritime's chief executive. Kim Ullman, the head of the Swedish tanker owner, told TradeWinds this week that the fuel spread is between $250 per tonne and $300 per tonne. Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns "The spreads were expected to be in the [$600 per tonne IMO urged to target fuel producers for decarbonisation The UN body can put more pressure on refineries to produce low-carbon fuel in pursuit of the 2050 emission goal, some vessel owners say Overseas Shipholding improves outlook for fourth quarter Overseas Shipholding Group is confident in the strengthening Jones Act market and is bumping up its fourth quarter expectations. The New York-listed tanker and barge owner is forecasting $30.3m in adjusted Ebitda for the last three months of the year, a near doubling from the $14.9m earned for the third quarter, alongside $13m in time charter equivalent growth to $89.5m. Overseas Shipholding Gro Ultramaxes can "super slow-steam" on oil until 2043 Based on Port Dragon Bulk's estimates, slow steaming can be more cost-effective than LNG propulsion for the mid-size bulker segment Global Ship Lease gets a lift from S&P Global Ship Lease (GSL) has become a better company in the eyes of S&P Global Ratings. The New York-based credit rating agency raised the boxship owner's long-term issuer credit rating and first priority senior secured notes to B+ from B, GSL said. S&P gave the higher mark on the basis of new charters at favourable rates, extended debt maturities, rebalancing supply and demand conditions and a b Fredriksen group lifts Marius Hermansen to COO John Fredriksen has expanded the responsibilities of Marius Hermansen, who has been appointed chief operating officer at private Seatankers Management. The 40-year-old Bergen native started in Fredriksen-controlled Frontline in 2014 after 10 years as shipbroker in the sale and purchase department of Oslo-based Fearnleys. Shortly after, he started in Fredriksen's management company Seatankers, bas Baltic Dry Index dips again while sentiment stagnates After a fun summer, the party is over for dry markets as bearish sentiment depresses rates ahead of the New Year. Samsung Heavy Industries bleeds more red ink Transocean drillship cancellations have hurt the South Korean yard's figures. Legal settlement allows Teekay Offshore to focus on growth Tanker owner pleased that disputes involving more than $250m were ended for $47m. Fincantieri profit up but Vard unit losing money Italian shipbuilder says subsidiary hit by oil and gas downturn Anglo-Eastern and Fleet Management talk up benefits of being privately owned Growth is good but not at any cost, say leading third-party technical shipmanagers Below-radar Turkish outfit linked to string of tanker deals Medship listed as manager of former Ridgebury Tankers and Novellas Union ships, linked to deal for Pantheon VLCC tanker Hashim: 'pleasant' IMO 2020 bulker dividend coming in January Thai-based owner says slow-steaming and scrapping of veteran vessels make outlook bright Woodside hires six Solstad Offshore vessels for Aussie drilling project The project includes a PSV that will run on LNG fuel for the duration of its contract Down Under. Bimco expands global fuel price monitoring tool to help with 'massive uncertainty' Bimco has launched an online tool that its members can use to monitor the spread in prices between high- and low-sulphur marine fuel at 32 ports worldwide. Fear of fuelling: Why IMO 2020 might not be so bad "We have seen significant fluctuations in the market over the past couple of months - fluctuations that can only be explained by the massive uncertainty about the future ," Peter Sand, Bimco George Procopiou opts for compliant fuel over LNG and scrubbers Dynagas chairman of the board gives robust condemnation of scrubbers at Grammenos shipping forum AJ Rahman denies talk of Norvic Shipping sale amid hunt for project investors Owner of bulker operator is looking for backers to help Norvic Shipping's revenue cross the billion dollar mark New operator Delta targets Norvic chartering talent Henrik Jeremiassen and Mudit Paliwal are set to open Delta Corp with staff poached from Norvic Shipping Monjasa carries out first LSFO transfer in West Africa Danish group also sets up new base in Angola Peter Livanos says he will press 'pause' on LNG newbuildings GasLog chairman calls on project charterers to look at existing vessels as IMO's 2050 target for CO2 complicates decisions for owners Depreciation hits Wilson despite higher bulker rates Norwegian mini-vessel owner sees earning dip in third quarter PSV rates moving in right direction as SD profit rises Norwegian owner and investor posts best result yet as OSV markets recover Iran claims two more tanker attacks off Saudi Arabia Government warns IMO of "unsafe routes" in Red Sea after saying incidents previously described as technical faults were in fact missile attacks KCC's combi carriers outperform standard product tankers Norwegian owner says its unique vessels enjoyed rates 1.7 times those of LR1s and MRs Torben Janholt's Pioneer Marine offloads another bulker News of asset disposal comes as shipowner reports a five-fold increase in third quarter net profit Singapore Exchange to launch LSFO derivative contracts Company says increasing global environmental awareness is changing hedging needs of its clients Maersk invests in return logistics start-up ZigZag Move part of Danish owner's wider ambitions to become end-to-end container logistics provider

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
California ports say container exports up, imports down The Port of Long Beach and Port of Oakland said exports were up, but imports down when compared to October 2018. DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: Australia's brutal string of trucking accidents A spate of deadly trucking-related accidents has taken place around Australia over the last week. Truck rollovers were a major contributor to the death toll.... Longshore union will seek to overturn $93.6 million verdict International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) will seek to overturn a jury verdict that says it owes $93.6 million to the former operator of the... BNSF Forges More "Funnel" Double-Track BNSF placed in service approximately 2.5 miles of second main track near Westmond, Idaho, closing the gap between two larger sections of double-track main line... CBP officers when you need them A Miami-based customs broker specializing in perishable imports will benefit from access to agency officers for after-hours inspections through the Reimbursable Services Program. FreightWaves LIVE forecast update: Snow, cold and wind, oh my! Do not let snow, wind and cold keep you from coming to the hottest freight conference of the year. Bundle up and join the excitement! Alibaba funnels $3.3 billion into logistics arm as e-commerce demands intensify The Chinese giant now owns 63% equity in Cainiao. Analyst exchange pinpoints confusion over Ballard Power China ramp-up Uncertainty clouds future of Chinese hydrogen subsidies and impact on the Canadian fuel cell manufacturer. Trans-Pacific container rates are up (a little) in November China-to-California box rates are up 16% from October lows, but are still down 43% year-on-year. Workhorse sees Lordstown tie-up creating new revenue streams Workhorse Group signed several partnership deals to leverage its intellectual property in electric trucks and drones in the third quarter while more than doubling its... EasyJet buys Thomas Cook slots at Gatwick and Bristol Low-cost carrier fended off rivals IAG, Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic Freight Futures daily curve: 11/8 The National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve indicates a a narrow rate range through 2020. AirBridge Cargo completes record container transport Carrier moved 27 temperature-controlled containers on single flight The final step of the final staircase of the final mile Sometimes, beyond the final mile there are even bigger challenges. Here's one story: UPS, in latest density push, pays customers to pick up at alternate locations UPS' plan to pay folks to pick-up at alternate locations speaks to need to drive B2C last-mile density Several rounds of weekend snow to hit northern states Back-to-back-to-back rounds of snowfall could slow down weekend truckers from High Plains to Midwest. Startup easing ecommerce returns logistics raises investment from Maersk Growth London-based logistics startup tailored to ease e-commerce returns. Flashback Friday: Salute the U.S. Merchant Marine & U.S. Navy Armed Guard The U.S. Merchant Marine provided a supply chain lifeline to U.S. and Allied Armed Forces around the world during World War II. As Veterans Day... Survey finds high number of fleets running in-cab cameras Almost half of fleets are using in-cab video or dash cams as well as a growing number that utilize video services, according to a new... Today's Pickup: BYD and Toyota announce joint BEV venture Plus: Amazon Air emissions complicate carbon neutrality goals; autonomous delivery comes to Moscow OFAC: Know your equipment lease end-user The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control assessed $210,600 civil penalty against Apollo Aviation Group for violating the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Shipping companies bracing for legal knots as IMO sulfur rules loom IMO 2020 prompting owners, charterers to rework CPAs to factor in performance of scrubbers and use of compliant bunkers. IFO 380 spot prices end week higher in USGC, Panama on IMO 2020 supply shifts New IMO 2020 sulfur limit expected to make 0.5%S bunkers dominant marine fuel. Crude edges higher amid uncertainty over US-China deal Crude remained influenced by continued uncertainty over a preliminary trade deal between the US and China. Monjasa reports first VLSFO supply in West Africa Company plans to sell both locally produced low sulfur straight run fuel oil and imported blends as 0.5% sulfur fuels in the region. External: Global Risk Management

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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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