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December 11, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China's port of Qinhuangdao adopts new rule to crackdown on pollution from ships
  • China exports continue to fall in November as US trade war continues
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys 10pc stake in Moroccan terminal
  • CIB to provide US$330m bank funding for new Montreal terminal
  • US President to discuss aging airports, traffic control overhaul with aviation experts
  • Westports sets new record by lifting 10m TEU
  • Textainer to buy LAPCO in US66m deal
  • Five nabbed in US$204m seizure of drug ice in chilli sauce in Australia
  • LATAM ends deal with American and codeshares with Delta
  • Top European airport operators vie for Turkey's Dalaman
  • All-cargo air service links Lanzhou in northwest China and Lahore, Pakistan

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • CSSC & DNV GL sign new strategic cooperation agreement
  • IRClass inks cooperation agreement with leading global maritime e-commerce platform
  • Parliament passes Recycling of Ships Bill
  • DPT adds new Dry Chemical Powder fire tender to fleet
  • JNPT & CONCOR announce weekly scheduled export train from ICD Ludhiana to JN Port
  • Three cruise vessels dock at Mumbai Port for third time this season
  • First phase of Bharatmala Pariyojana targeted for completion by 2021-22
  • Govt taking steps to create favourable environment for investments, bring back growth: Chief Economic Advisor
  • Partnership announced to encourage MSMEs to explore growth opportunities with digital commerce
  • Rigid land, labour laws & protectionist trade policies hindering investment in India, says World Bank
  • Global growth slowdown projected to end soon

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More train connections for Lübeck
  • Many new responsibilities for Riva Khoshaba Parker at A4A
  • UPS expands global footprint
  • US class I railway expands in Kentucky
  • Congo River's terminal gateway for Kinshasa takes next step
  • Antonov Airlines moves Apache helicopters
  • By train, German cars reach China three weeks earlier
  • CM Logistik improves processes
  • Adriaan den Heijer appointed EVP of Air France-KLM Cargo
  • EU reopens sky to Gabonese carriers
  • Los Angeles and CMP join forces for green policy
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Expanding services along the Kazakh transit corridor
  • New managers for The London P&I Club's Hong Kong office
  • Titan's third LNG bunker barge designed
  • Solar-powered logistics centre in Dubai
  • Air Serbia is back in Istanbul

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • Iceland set to join SECA regions, adding to pressure on carriers burning LSFO
  • DFDS buys Dutch LTL haulage specialist Huisman Group
  • Rising costs see African e-commerce pioneer Jumia retreat as losses mount
  • Air freight: year of the (flying) pig turns into the year of the BSA time bomb
  • Focus the key as FM Logistic eyes new opportunities in Vietnam
  • Robots and drones are the cost-saving future for last-mile deliveries
  • Laid-off Celadon staff lose health insurance and holiday pay
  • M&A radar: Landstar System is still a (recycled) M&A Christmas gift
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - it's all about the money, stupid

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • TTB: What's involved in fitting an ASD tug with Tier 4?
    A major focus at Marine Log's TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) event will be on real-life lessons learned from practical experience. In one important presentation, Bisso Towing's John Davis and Caterpillar Marine
  • VIDEO: Genting plans new series of 2,000 passenger, LNG-fueled cruise ships
    Genting Hong Kong is planning to build a new series of 88,000 gt, 2,000 passenger, LNG-fueled Universal Class cruise ships that it would operate for hotel brands looking to enter the cruise
  • Carl Bentzel sworn in as Federal Maritime Commissioner
    A long-time prominent participant in Washington, D.C., maritime policy debates, Carl W. Bentzel, was yesterday sworn in to serve as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission for a term expiring June
  • Crew members snatched from Ugland bulker are free
    All nine crew members seized from the J.J. Ugland owned bulker Bonita on November 2 (see earlier story) have been released and are safe. J.J. Ugland reports that, late on Friday evening,

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • Plakiotakis urges faith in IMO
    Greece still wants a pragmatic implementation of the global sulphur cap, but shipping minister portrays the IMO as the sole...
  • Decarbonisation delay 'poses shipping's biggest threat'
    Shell's vice-president of shipping and maritime Grahaeme Henderson says measures must be taken now to tackle greenhouse gas emissions rather...
  • Has shipping taken its eye off the ball on safety?
    Despite environmental issues taking precedence, steps are being taken to address some of the safety-related issues afflicting the shipping industry
  • Globus Maritime cites negatives for dry bulk shipping
    The company posted a small profit increase in the third quarter, thanks to higher freight rates and a gain on...
  • Outlook offers few hopes for box shipping
    Carriers could find more products to containerise, but only with even lower rates
  • Ocean freight rates recovering on Asia-Oceania trade
    Average 40ft container prices from Shanghai to Melbourne nearly trebled between May and November
  • IMO 2020 transition faces obstacles to bunkering
    Notwithstanding the added complexity the regulation presents to its bunker operations, Singapore will remain the preferred destination for refuelling of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: DVB quits shipping finance | MSC listed among Europe's top 10 polluters | Liquefaction experts join forces...
  • Pipeline operators to develop VLCC-capable terminal off Texas
    EPP and Enbridge are among eight companies seeking to build VLCC-capable offshore crude oil export terminals off the coasts of...
  • MPA revokes IPP bunker supplier licence
    The number of bunker operators has been dropping over the years in Singapore. This is the long-term result of its...
  • Freeport LNG starts commercial operations in Texas
    Freeport's three trains are expected to produce more than 15m tonnes a year of LNG, with a projected fourth train...
  • China Merchants names new president
    Hu said to be a strong contender for CMG's top seat as current chairman Li Jianhong is reaching his retirement...
  • Top 10 in regulation 2019
    Year after year, regulation is becoming an increasingly more important part of this industry. These are the 10 most significant...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • Baltimore to begin upgrade for 14,000-TEU berth in Q1
  • Startup offers a path through LA-LB chassis chaos
  • APM Terminals chief: Port data sharing must advance
  • Schenker turns to startup for liner schedule data
  • Airlines losing safety net as forwarders slash contract volumes
  • Carrier demand boosts low-sulfur fuel price in key ports
  • India's private ports begin to feel pinch from trade headwinds
  • SAP to integrate project44 road visibility in North America, Europe

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • Prima Marine tanker spending spree to continue in 2020
    Thai shipowner said to have its eye on further VLCC tonnage as well as aframaxes and MRs
  • More shareholders speak out on Brookfield-Teekay Offshore deal
    More shareholders are speaking out against the Brookfield Business Partners' Teekay Offshore takeover attempt. In a letter to shareholders Monday, North Carolina's Massif Capital argued the Toronto private equity firm was "attempting to abscond with the company in a way they would not do if it were a large-cap company". "They are not doing anything illegal, but we are disappointed in how minorit
  • Euroseas stock falls 20% following split announcement
    Euroseas' stock has fallen significantly after the boxship owner said Monday that it would execute a 1-for-8 reverse stock split to remain a listed company. The Aristides Pittas-led company's board of directors will implement the split on 18 December to regain compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum $1 listing requirement. The shares, which declined $0.10 to close at $0.40 Tuesday, are s
  • Delay in $50m Bow Jubail appeal
    Gard has to wait until next year to find out which limitation of liability convention will apply to an 'estimated $50m in claims resulting from a 270-tonne bunker spill in Rotterdam. The ruling will determine how much Gard has to pay out, and is expected to set a legal precedent for the degree to which a tanker must be cargo-free before the bunker convention applies to fuel-'oil spills. Gard edg
  • Brit taps new source of capital for Lloyd's of London syndicate
    Some of the funds for speciality lines raised in 'innovative' package will find their way to insurer's marine cover
  • Belships adds another two ultramaxes to its fleet
    Since July, the Oslo-listed owner has added a total of six Japan-built ultramaxes to its fleet, almost all of which will arrive in 2020
  • Monjasa opens up in Houston to supply LSFO
    Danish bunker and tanker group establishes new US base with dedicated barge fleet
  • Monte Nero buys third aframax tanker of 2019
    Takes another tanker from International Seaways
  • China showcases its shipbuilding power at Marintec
    Newbuilding contract signing, new ship designs and debates on key topics in shipping all took centre stage at the event
  • Controversial Daewoo founder Kim Woo-choong dies at 82
    Tycoon built mighty conglomerate that collapsed under debt burden, leading to jail sentence
  • Malaysia hunts renamed Kunlun Shipping VLCC
    Maritime authority wants to detain former Ma Tian Zuo after it anchored without permission, then left
  • Hermes Marine arrests Phoenix Tankers VLCC after failed sale
    The VLCC Phoenix Vanguard has been under arrest at Sikka in India since 28 November
  • Fears ease over fire on car carrier off France
    Vessel back in service after scare
  • Safety failings on Royal Caribbean cruiseship 'led to seafarer's death'
    Bahamas investigation into fatality uncovers safety errors on Vision of the Seas
  • Lomar finally gets the go-ahead for Kea Trader wreck removal
    Local authorities give green light two years after containership hit the rocks in South Pacific
  • Pirates free all nine JJ Ugland bulker crew
    Hostages safe and well after 35 days in captivity
  • Court refuses use of UK accident report in Norden grounding case
    Justice Nigel Teare says admission of MAIB findings in arbitration hearing would prejudice future investigations
  • Havila becomes majority shareholder in ferry firm Fjord1
    The Saevik family has completed a bid to take control of the ferry operator whose newbuildings caused one of its shipyards to sustain massive losses
  • EU 'to launch full probe' into Hyundai Heavy/DSME merger
    Sources tell Reuters that investigation will begin next week as concerns remain
  • Derivatives gain edges up profit at Globus Maritime
    Greek bulker owner sees rates dip in third quarter as spike proves short-lived
  • Oldendorff throws its weight behind Getting to Zero Coalition
    German bulker owner joins alliance of more than 100 companies in maritime sector
  • Hyundai Mipo adds two more LPG carriers to orderbook
    Yard on a roll as Asian owner puts pen to paper for gas vessels
  • NYK B&P unloads handymax bulker onto Vietnamese owners
    Older bulkers still popular with South East Asian buyers
  • Energy majors sing merits of LNG bunkering to wider industry
    LNG could supply up to 10% of the marine bunkering market as more companies wake up to its potential, according to French energy major Total. Total inks second LNGBV with MOL for CMA CGM boxships Xavier Pfeuty, general manager of LNG at Total, told the CWC World LNG Summit in Rome that his company sees the volume of LNG used for marine bunkers climbing to 10 million tonnes per annum by 2025 and
  • Methane emissions permeate through to LNG growth story
    Cost and efficiency savings needed from liquefaction to shipping and downstream as demand growth-carbon reduction dilemma intensifies
  • Cheniere locks in 12 newbuilds on long-term charters
    Company will use additional vessels to service customers under new contract types as it evolves business model
  • Shell linked to Asian shipowner trio for LNG newbuildings
    Sources point to players in final frame to provide eight ships, which could double as major also pursues existing tonnage
  • Antwerp crane collapses after being hit by APL boxship
    No injuries reported in incident at DP World terminal on Monday afternoon
  • Royal Caribbean in deadly volcano tragedy
    Volcanic eruption off New Zealand coast claims lives of cruise passengers
  • Growing Russian Asian exports good for afras, bad for VLs
    China destination for 77% of the total shipments from Kuzmino this year, says Banchero Costa
  • Singapore revokes licence of bunker supplier over alleged scam
    Maritime regulator says company has failed to meet the terms and conditions of its licence

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • Landstar ends sour 2019 on high, announces $2 special dividend
    Landstar's strong cash flow generation and enviable balance sheet allow it to pay large special dividends even in down market years.
  • Canadian carriers court drivers from bankrupt Celadon's Hyndman Transport
    While trucking companies stand to gain from a competitor's collapse, they lament the loss of an industry stalwart.
  • A. Duie Pyle prospers by staying close to home
    It's taken nearly a year for someone to publicly acknowledge that their company has benefited from the February bankruptcy and subsequent shutdown of less-than-truckload (LTL)...
  • Should dogs ride shotgun? Transportation lawyer Cassandra Gaines speaks on the pet debate
    A plaintiff's attorney in the case of a vehicular accident may sic the trucking company for allowing Fido to ride along.
  • Bankrupt Celadon's Mexican carrier Jaguar Transportation reportedly halts services
    Mexican carrier Jaguar Transportation stopped its trucking services this morning (Dec. 10) and could be shutting down as part of Celadon's Chapter 11 filing Dec....
  • Union Pacific shuffles sales and marketing groupings
    The railroad will consolidate business segments to three groups from four to better adapt to market conditions.
  • Truck maker Paccar issues special $2.30-per-share dividend
    Just in time for the holidays, Paccar declared a special dividend of $2.30 a share for stockholders of record by Dec. 20.
  • Universal Intermodal drivers at LA, Long Beach ports vote to join Teamsters
    The union drive marks the seventh company at the San Pedro ports to employ workers represented by the Teamsters.
  • Trucking faces 'messy middle' on road to electrification
    The electrification of commercial trucks is edging closer but the industry first must go through a "messy middle" that sorts out the future of diesel...
  • Q&A: Scorpio's Bugbee on 'Prexit,' 2020 outlook and stock rebound
    An exclusive interview with Scorpio President Robert Bugbee on shipping stocks and what lies ahead.
  • Cass partners helping enhance industry analysis
    Cass announces two new partnerships designed to enhance the reporting and data methodology of its Cass Transportation Indexes.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/10
    Trucking Freight Futures were quiet on Monday with the LAX to SEA lane in focus.
  • Federal agency approves permit to transport liquefied natural gas via rail
    The approval comes amid some objection by Congressional Democrats and a wider proposed rulemaking on the same issue.
  • Warehousing employment stalled in 2019. Why?
    Warehousing employment grew at an 8% CAGR from 2011-8, but slowed to 2.7% this year.
  • Wintry weather to hit several southern states (with forecast video)
    Rain to snow transition through tonight across parts of the Southeast.
  • Walmart testing driverless grocery delivery
    Walmart seeks to bolster its online grocery business through autonomous home delivery.
  • US advances new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada
    Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, calls USMCA "a triumph for workers across America."
  • Why Celadon is filing Chapter 11 instead of Chapter 7
    Last Friday, December 6, FreightWaves reported that Celadon intended to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy and now the company has made it official. On the surface,...
  • Volvo Trucks creates electric-powered construction concepts for Europe
    Volvo Trucks is building on sales of electric trucks for urban transport in Europe with battery-electric concepts for construction and regional distribution.
  • Today's Pickup: Safe parking available through TruckPark, Dock411 collaboration
    Truck parking reservations are now available through popular facility rating app Dock411, plus, more on the Celadon closure, drone safety a focus of working group...
  • Data cleansing key to optimizing logistics
    A company's journey to improving freight payments yields broader insights about the value of data quality.
  • Butter in tow, Plus.ai completes cross-country commercial freight run
    The self-driving truck startup hauled tubs of Land O'Lakes butter from Tulare, California, to Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
  • FreightWaves creates free job board to help impacted Celadon employees (with video)
    The sudden closure of Celadon has left thousands of lives impacted. To help those employees find work, FreightWaves has created a free job board where...
  • Bentzel sworn in at Federal Maritime Commission
    Longtime Capitol Hill legislative counsel and policy consultant completes the five-person commission.
  • Grounded no more: The logistics of aircraft maintenance
    The delay of aircraft components and replacement parts can mean tens of thousands of dollars in losses for airlines waiting to make necessary repairs, which...
  • Germany's €500 million cathode factory to boost European electric battery production
    German-based chemical company BASF has reportedly planned to build a cathode factory in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, catering materials for electric car battery production.
  • Flexport rolled out Platform 2.0, new services in 2019
    The fast growing forwarder Flexport was awarded sixth place in FreightWaves 2020 FreightTech 25 competition.
  • Trucks the 'weakest link' as cargo thefts soar
    Losses in Europe are estimated to now be costing businesses billions of euros a year.
  • Mobility-as-a-service is easier and cheaper than owning a vehicle
    Urban spaces are now seeing a trend where commuters are seeing sense in moving away from the concept of owning a vehicle for transit to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • LNG tanker loading at Elba as terminal prepares for first export: source
    The LNG tanker Maran Gas Lindos moored to a jetty at Elba over the weekend and remained docked there on Monday afternoon.
  • INTERVIEW: Idemitsu to boost N America oil products sales from Vancouver -- president
    "We have a fairly large petroleum wholesale business selling about 4 million kiloliters [25.16 million barrels/year]," Kito said.
  • MSC starts using biofuel blends for bunkering as shipping rules loom
    In its compliance strategy, MSC will combine the use of EGCS, conventional low-sulfur fuel and biofuels, it said.

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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 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
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