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September 12, 2019

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US retail imports surge again ahead of more tariffs as inventories soar ICTSI Ecuador launches first-ever transport banana insurance scheme US Commerce data shows a strong economy just as Trump promised USCG rescues remaining three crewmen from car carrier off Georgia Scores of containers overboard when 2,470-TEUer lists off Zhoushan Ban on exporting of hazmat waste to developing countries goes into law SITC buys 1,700-TEU Stellar Windsor from Laurus for US$8 million Governments need to do more to enforce regulatory compliance: Insurers OOCL wins the Singapore Regional Environmental Achievement Award Navtor and ScanReach connect ship and shore data in unique system British Airways pilots' strike enters 2nd day as IAG labour woes spread Yamaha Motors joins Astral Aerial to promote helicopter drones in Kenya Korean Air Cargo expands freighter net, shifts production to SE Asia Russia-connected CargoLogic Germany gains air operator licence in Europe

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Chennai Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-21 Cochin Shipyard to build hybrid vessels for Kochi Metro IMO focusing on safe handling of bulk cargoes India & Russia to explore connectivity between Chennai & Vladivostok Schenker India launches Connect 4.0 for a streamlined global shipping experience Shanghai Shipping Exchange & CargoSmart join forces to establish a new shipping index Chinese Taipei initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian tech tariffs Import policy revised for 215 iron, steel products, says DGFT notification Prime Minister to inaugurate India's second riverine multimodal terminal at Sahibganj on Sept. 12 VOC Port achieves 31 pc cargo handling growth in Aug. 2019 India & ADB sign $200 m loan to improve rural road connectivity in Maharashtra Subhash Desai to grace MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

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An American in Europe Increasing the number of freight trains within Belgium Liquid gas replaces diesel for port vehicles Bastiaan de Bruijne appointed general counsel at ACI Europe Another Anglo-French sea service launched Kerry Logistics gives two sea lions a lift to China Saudia Cargo extends multi-station contract with WFS Changes in Finnlines' management Kontainers and Ceva sign contract New intermodal hub in Texas for Watco's short line New global shipping index on the agenda Japanese drones to work in Kenya "Curiosity of the Day" Rich Corrado is elected president of ATSG Logipower takes over staff coordination for Musashi The champions of Eurasian road transport are crowned Yang Ming satisfied with new express service Opening a new cargo facility in South Carolina

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Major cuts and job losses could be on the cards at DB Cargo With no slots, Kalitta Air may be forced to end 15-year residency at Schiphol Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but 'go digital' is the message US retailers continue to scramble to bring goods in to beat new tariffs Analysis: CMA CGM's tightening liquidity signals rising default risk Amazon's 'market power' probed by US antitrust officials New appointments complete a 'strong leadership team' at Delta Cargo M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - bits and pieces after 'the biggest dip on red day' On the wires: Tech-driven CH Robinson gets a boost - how come?

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
USCG Marine Board of Investigation to probe deadly dive boat fire The Coast Guard assistant commandant for prevention policy, Rear Adm. Richard Timme, announced Wednesday that he has convened a formal Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) to investigate the loss of the small Great Lakes Dredge books contracts work $141 million Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) reports that he has been awarded several major dredging contracts totaling $141 million. The awarded work includes: Jacksonville Deepening Contract B Option (Capital Deepening, Florida, ABB solution means Corsica Linea ferries will berth emissions-free in Marseille Three Corsica Linea ferries will cut emissions and noise pollution when berthed in the Port of Marseille, France. The three - Paglia Orba, Jean Nicoli and Pascal Paoli - are being modified Does the U.K. need a "shipping czar?" Though the U.K. has long claimed a global lead in the provision of professional maritime services, it faces increasing competition from Singapore, the U.S., China and Norway. A new report from trade Fortescue takes delivery of Schottel equipped Rotortug sextet The Damen Song Cam shipyard has delivered six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Rotortugs to Perth, Australia, based Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue). The advanced tugboats - FMG Dusky, FMG Tawny, FMG Spinner, "FMG

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 3 - The cost of zero-carbon shipping How do we fund zero-carbon shipping and accelerate it beyond the current IMO targets? Double freight rates and use the... Carbon fund and cargo collaboration can fund zero-emission shipping Tovald Klaveness chief Lasse Kristoffersen believes shipping should create a $20bn carbon fund modelled on Norway's NOx fund to plough... Hydrogen will not drive emissions reduction, DNV GL warns LNG as a fuel could take up over 40% and ammonia 25% of marine fuel market in 2050, according to... Zero-carbon shipping to double freight costs Shipping is one of the most expensive sectors of the economy to decarbonise, says the chair of the UK's Energy... Owners should watch media coverage of sanctioned countries, lawyer advises 'One of the things you can say about Trump is that he is pretty open about everything he doesn't like... IMO 2020 refining gains to give way as economies slow David Fyfe of Argus Media says that while IMO 2020 is supposed to fuel a bull run for refiners' yield... Government says Brexit is 'opportunity' for UK maritime Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari says Britain's shipping sector has survived other periods of disruption and will survive Brexit US box imports surge ahead of tariffs Retailers are attempting to minimise the impact of the US-China trade war on consumers by boosting stocks before each new... Shipping's green road is littered with regulatory hurdles Partners at shipping law firm fill audience in on technology, regulations and practicalities of meeting new responsibilities to the planet Hapag-Lloyd adds online marine insurance Quick Cargo Insurance product will provide tailor-made cover that takes effect immediately upon conclusion of the contract P&O to launch new cross-Channel freight service New ferry service is designed to bring fresh produce to the UK's southeast with shorter road haulage distances CEBR says maritime sector contributes $57bn to UK economy New report shows that as well as direct contributions from the sector, shipping provides a multiplier effect to the wider... Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil sees scrubbers as viable mid-term option According to general manager Mitsuyasu Kawaguchi, about 2,800-4,000 scrubber installations are expected by January 2020 Daily Briefing Owners open to fuel carbon pricing to curb emissions \| Shell urged to share GHG emission savings \| Former UK... Piracy problem is a threat to Nigeria's maritime economy Nigeria would welcome a naval coalition in the Gulf of Guinea as part of efforts to stem the piracy tide... Indian oil refineries to supply IMO 2020 compliant fuels by October IOC's Gujarat and Haldia refineries are set to produce 700,000 tonnes and 300,000 tonnes per year respectively of low sulphur... Torm claims scrubber investments can help boost green credentials Torm has invested in installing scrubbers on board 34 tankers out of its 82-strong fleet UK summons Iranian ambassador over oil sale The oil sale has been called out as part of a pattern of behaviour by Iran's government designed to disrupt... Evergreen scraps chartering plan and orders ten 23,000 teu newbuilds Taiwanese carrier is said to be in talks with lenders, including the large bank-backed Chinese leasing houses, to finance the...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Jones Act hampers US offshore wind projects UHL, Ocean7 team up amid strengthening MPV/HL market US surface indices falling, but positive signs emerge M&A signals a healthier heavy transport sector Change resistance hindering digitization in project logistics New financing terms clear way for changes at YRC Carriers in no rush to make low-sulfur switch Tech providers urge broader vision for 'visibility' Long Beach exceeding emissions reduction goals Asia-Europe ocean capacity cuts come under fire US intermodal poised for a rebound?

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
AM Nomikos lifts fleet size with South Korean supramax pair Greek company resumes expansion with pair from SK Shipping Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vessels Bulker specialist Chengxi has emerged as a prospective builder of a first LPG carrier and added a pair of self-unloaders Tallink sails to Singapore with plans to expand in the region Senior executive Taavi Tiivel to be based in the city-state to explore opportunities in Asia for the Estonian ferry company Chevron time charters Sun Enterprises' aframax newbuilds US oil major also adds one MR product tanker newbuilding to existing order at Hyundai Mipo Chinese Maritime Transport poaches OOCL fleet management boss Taiwanese capesize owner has new president in wake of Cosco's OOCL takeover Turkey's Arkas Holding clinches Chinese financing agreement Deal with Minsheng Financial Leasing underlines growing Chinese financing for Turkish shipping DNV GL predicts nearly 40% growth in shipping demand by 2050 While coal and crude shipping demand is expected to fall amid energy transition, the classification society forecasts strong growth in LNG trade Decision day for Worldscale looms to set 2020 bunker prices Tanker freight rate association has lacked real data to cost-in low-sulphur fuels amid fears of losses for owners if prices surge as forecast in next few months Paschalis Diamantides linked to new outfit Velos Tankers Paschalis Diamantides, the son of major Greek shipowner Diamantis Diamantides, is believed to be behind Velos Tankers, a new company said to have two tanker acquisitions under its belt. Paschalis has so far been known as an executive at his father's companies Marmaras Navigation and Delta Tankers. Last November, it was Paschalis who announced the two companies' decision to order 10 scrubber syste Director of Maritime swaps Westminster chaos for City calm UK's maritime director comes to London International Shipping Week for light relief in time of political turmoil John Fredriksen makes a profit on sale of panamax bulker Private fleet also includes newcastlemaxes but Norwegian shipowner is undecided on future sales SunStone Ship's first Infinity cruiseship comes sailing in China Merchants Heavy delivers first Chinese-built expedition cruiseship ahead of schedule Sixth car carrier accident of 2019 prompts urgent safety questions Latest loss raises serious concerns over fires and capsizes after expensive run of incidents this year DNV GL: LNG will be top marine fuel by 2050 as ammonia beats hydrogen One needs to be "nearly crazy" to predict wide adoption of hydrogen in the short run, says DNV GL's maritime chief executive Knut Orbeck-Nilssen DryShips legal foes dispute weight of Top Ships ruling Judge's rejection of securities fraud allegations looms over parallel case against Greek owner and Kalani Investments Top Ships prices $10m share offering Top Ships has raised $9.95m after selling 1.58 million shares at $6.30 each. The pricing reflects a 28% discount from Top's previous closing price of $8.74. The $9.95m is a gross sum before underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Each share will be sold with one warrant to allow the purchaser to buy the unit at $8.19 per share by 31 December. The buyer may also acquire the sh Top Ships still answering queries in US SEC probe over Kalani As Evangelos Pistiolis' company seeks new money from US investors, it is still answering questions from securities regulators over past raises US ethane exports wave nudges Ineos further into the public eye Privately owned Ineos has kept a low profile, but that probably will not last Pacific Green Technologies hires ex-broker to sell scrubbers Former SSY, Skaarup Chartering and Torvald Klaveness executive joins expanding Oslo sales office George Economou paying 21% discount to NAV for DryShips shares Investment advisor says $5.25 price to public shareholders nonetheless is 'fair' and in line with expectations on economic basis GasLog sees LNG carrier newbuilding prices rising Company says 2050 emissions targets will shorten ships' useful life, pushing up financing costs and charter rates Bulker captain dies as mooring line snaps Report says master killed on vessel in port of Ilo, Peru. Three more Dof Subsea directors quit Norwegian OSV owner names two replacements as FRC appointees depart. Baltic Exchange launches operating costs index UK organisation will cover bulkers initially, before widening scope of new tool. Small LNG producer NorthStar Midstream plans raft of vessels Company aims to build on first order for an LNG bunker barge and become a first Jones Act mover Navig8 Chemical cuts loss as revenue rises Norway-listed tanker owner keeps lid on operating costs but finance expenses rise. ICBC finance exec seeks to strengthen post-Brexit UK ties Wang Zhenyong, deputy chief executive of lease financing at ICBC Leasing, said he is hoping to build on the Chinese bank's already strong relationship with the City of London post-Brexit. Speaking at the Chinese Shipping Association of London (CSAL) event during London International Shipping Week (LISW) he described the UK as a "key partner" in China's belt and road initiative. "In the shipping Britannia P&I bullish as S&P reaffirms 'A' credit rating London-based P&I mutual buoyed by 'financial snapshot' as pressure mounts on peers Shipping can go even further on emissions cuts, green groups say Shipping can have zero carbon emissions by 2050, as long as the IMO leads the way Iran: Adrian Darya 1 sold oil at sea to private company Envoy to London says country has not broken assurances over Syrian discharge. GasLog calls on charterers and owners to seek best-quality deals Peter Livanos-led company rebrands as it looks to a new era for LNG shipping Nasdaq questions Performance's performance Greek boxship owner told to boost share price after falling below $1. Kmarin adds two more VLOC newbuildings at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding South Korean operator has taken two options at around $75m apiece to add to its two firm vessels against a contract from Vale POSH forges management alliance with CIMC OSV owner agrees deal with partner for semi-submersible unit as first step Traditional panamax boxship values predicted 'to rise 50%' Post-panamax boxships are the star performer but mid-sized boxship might be the ones to back Heavy-lift duo UHL and Ocean7 joining forces German and Danish operators opening office in Bergen together, with more to come. Venture unveils plans to tackle tainted fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Insurers hear how tagging and blockchain technology can reduce fuel contamination incidents and claims costs Hybrid cruiseship completes first Arctic crossing Hurtigruten hails voyage of Roald Amundsen through Northwest Passage. New lease accounting rules boost carriers' margins IFRS 16 standard has improved container lines' results, but increased debt. Anthony Veder beats a forward path on LNG bunkering Chief executive Jan Valkier tells shipowners to get onboard and look at their carbon footprint if they want to survive Owners dive into Tankers International's new VLCC scrubber pool Hunter, Hartree and others commit vessels to pioneering venture. Loaded bulker burns off Turkey Kiran Holding ship hit by blaze in Iskenderun. Yards and owners jostle for Ineos' VLEC newbuildings Large vessels will be used to ship US ethane to new facility near Antwerp in Belgium China-to-US box rates spike as demand for Asia-to-Europe trade falls Transpacific rates are surging, but Asia-Europe trade is looking wobbly again Tufton Oceanic plots new share sale for ship buys UK owner going to the investor well again as it seeks further expansion. Gibraltar: Syria discharge would render Iran's word worthless UK territory awaiting confirmation that Adrian Darya 1 has breached EU sanctions. LNG newbuilding demand shifts towards project tenders Will independent owners end up competing for berth space with heavyweight charterers who are looking to secure bulk buys? Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option DP2-rated vessel will join existing Heritage class shuttle tankers working off Canada Indonesian nickel ore export ban set to hurt supramax trade Switch to refined nickel will mean greatly reduced export volumes for the bulker sector, says Banchero Costa TS Lines reaps exchange rate windfall on Wenchong feeders Taiwanese liner operator is said to have saved up to $3m per ship by pushing deal into 2019 MISC gearing up for newbuilding order splurge Malaysian owner preparing for new growth phase, leading to potential multiple contract wins

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Landstar guides lower due to 'tragic accident' and unfavorable market conditions Landstar System warns on earnings due to a "tragic vehicular accident" and weaker than anticipated market conditions. Trump announces two-week delay to planned China tariff increase The announcement comes after Beijing announced its first round of tariff exemptions for U.S. goods earlier in the day. Turbo-prop cargo plane crashes in Toledo, Ohio A Convair CV-440 cargo plane crashed outside Toledo Express Airport in Ohio Wednesday (Sept. 11) morning, killing the two people on board, according to the... Fake NBA rings intercepted at L.A. airport cargo facility U.S. Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport recently confiscated 28 counterfeit National Basketball Association championship rings with a retail value of $560,000, the agency... Ships allowed to leave Port of Brunswick Two ships trapped in the Port of Brunswick since September 8 when the vehicle carrier Golden Ray capsized, have been allowed to leave, a prelude... DHL Supply Chain becomes first 3PL to partner with Convoy DHL Supply Chain partners with load-matching platform Convoy, becoming the first 3PL to do so 5G technology could dial back precision hurricane tracking "If there are 5G signals operating where we are trying to sense the atmosphere it makes it more complicated to use the good observations, the... 'When rates really suck and drivers take it on the chin' A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli. 'Fuller Speed Ahead' spotlights Colombian nearshoring benefits Colombian nearshoring may be beneficial to those in the transportation and logistics industries. Percentage of carriers still running AOBRDs could be higher than expected The three-week moving average of surveyed carriers reporting ELD compliance dropped to just 89.1%. U.S. rail volumes still sluggish U.S. rail volumes are down nearly 4% year-to-date amid a 6.6% decline for coal and a 4% drop for intermodal. UBS analyst likes C.H. Robinson's new technology CHRW is facing the toughest competitive landscape in decades, but still has a scale advantage and is investing in tech appropriately. Boeing chief sees US-China trade war as sales risk for big jets Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday expressed confidence the company would quickly overcome recent troubles with its new 737 MAX and 777X airplanes,... Hours of service and the Alaska exemption Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations. Delta Cargo brings on new senior leadership Delta Cargo taps three new leaders to help oversee operations, strategy and revenue. European automakers to concentrate on affordable, sustainable mobility The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/11 Futures prices being driven by shifting freight flows to the East AB5 passage upends California's independent trucking model Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators Shipping coalition takes aim at IMO 2020 fuel preparations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO call on charterers, bunker suppliers and nation states to "double their efforts" to ensure a smooth transition to low-sulfur fuel. Shippers press Congress to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank The National Association of Manufacturers wants Capitol Hill lawmakers to pass another long-term extension of the bank's charter before its Sept. 30 expiration. Why digital freight brokers might fail to disrupt the freight brokerage industry Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market. YRC's new financing is part of its latest restructuring YRC Worldwide announces new debt financing agreement. The latest step in it's latest restructuring. Uber and Lyft hold their breath in the wake of California bill Barclays and Macquarie estimated that the companies will spend an extra $2,000 to $3,600 per driver annually. Ocean Rate Report: Jitters for bulkers, steady for boxes Dry bulk spot rates have pulled back from recent highs, while trans-Pacific container rates have held their gains. Flooding, severe storms, snow to hit Great Plains (forecast video) Heavy rain, intense thunderstorms, early-season snow could all delay truckers in several states today, tonight. Sticks and carrots drive heavy-duty electric truck adoption Greenhouse gas regulations are the sticks and incentives are the carrots in driving the heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle industry to embrace electrification. Shipping cyber terrorism threat heightened by digitalization Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion 'NotPetya' attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million. Rivals, shareholders make bids for bankrupt Aigle Azur France's second-largest airline suspended flights Sept. 6. Cathay Pacific cargo sector takes hit from Hong Kong protests Cathay Pacific saw double-digit drops in both tonnes of cargo carried and cargo and mail revenue freight tonne kilometres. Today's Pickup: Idaho prosecutor drops drug trafficking charges against truck driver hauling hemp Plus: Ride-hailing, trucking companies await likely final passage of California labor bill Federal labor board ruling seen as win for LTL employers Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes Solving the jigsaw puzzle of filling aircraft with freight Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo 7-minute, high-impact demos return for FreightWaves LIVE Chicago 7-minute company demos will garner a lot of attention at the upcoming FreightWaves LIVE Chicago conference, November 12-13.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Singapore HSFO backwardation, cash differential hit record high on prompt demand The Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil market in a display of strength hit record highs for both the cash differential and front-month backwardation spread on Tuesday, driven up by limited supply and prompt demand. Rotterdam bunker market sees tight HSFO availability ahead of IMO 2020 Dwindling production of 3.5% sulfur fuel oil is curbing supply for the Rotterdam bunker market and supporting cargo differentials as refiners prepare for the looming 0.5% sulfur fuel cap despite residual demand for 3.5% product. FUTURES 5: Oil complex settles lower on talk of easing sanctions, distillate stock build The oil futures complex settled lower Wednesday on a larger-than-expected build in US distillate inventories, and on a news report that US President Donald Trump had talked about easing sanctions on Iran prior to firing John Bolton, who was his National Security Advisor at the time. APPEC INTERVIEW: Trafigura sees oil slump to $50/b unless OPEC cuts deeper "I think OPEC has been pretty good but...I think they need to do more than they are currently rather than less," Luckock said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes LNG FOB Gulf Coast Marker (GCM) assessment standard terms These terms would form the basis of the GCM assessment, and are being proposed on the back of initial feedback provided by market participants.

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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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