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September 13, 2019

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Los Angeles August cargo scores another record breaking 861,081 TEU Sinotrans, Freightos create electronic air cargo booking platform Port of Beirut's box throughput slides 2.23pc to 740,030 TEU by July Decarbonisation of shipping would create opportunities for financiers Hong Kong urges US to focus on bilateral trade and not on protests TS Lines orders four 2,700-TEU feeders from Huangpu Wenchong Safety study to stop easing of Hours of Service rules said to be flawed UK's logistics sector alarmed at new United Kingdom Customs system Cathay group cargo volume drops 14pc in August to 161,394 tonnes China Airlines buys six Boeing 777 freighters worth US$2.1 billion SIA starts flying nonstop to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Leaders of major shipping industry trade associations confer on transformational issues affecting the sector MOL starts demonstration test of vessel image recognition system using AI technology Prologis Freight completes 1 year of operations in India Young professionals say London shipping must continue to adapt India imposes countervailing duty on sweetener from China for five years DP World's Chennai Container Terminal welcomes largest vessel DPT eyes 119 mt in cargo handling Pipavav Integrated Logistics Hub commissioned at Pipavav Port Chinese companies should invest in India, make in India & export from India, says Niti Aayog official India & ASEAN agree to review goods FTA to make it more user-friendly, simple & trade facilitative India's merchandise exports to grow by 0.6 pc to $ 82 bn in Q2 but non-oil exports may fall to $ 69.48 bn, says Exim Bank Director-General of Shipping releases Year Book 2019-20

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Rhine Valley Rail to expand Rotterdam connections New train service links the Netherlands with Scandinavia XPO Logistics obtains ecocert organic certification Investing in LNG terminal in Colombia Mike Wilson to receive 2019 Silver Kingpin Award Silent trucks allow undisturbed sleep in Helsinki Cargolux flies heaviest piece to its Chinese hub Skyrace international delivers project cargo in Nigeria Five years of pharma and fish Lowest number of trucks crossing the Swiss Alps since 1999 From DP World to Delta Cargo ONE relies on IoT for tracking and monitoring Garbe Industrial Real Estate acquires property in Bavaria Funds for upgrading Ukraine's rail tracks "Curiosity of the Day" Turkish Cargo renews Iata CEIV pharma certification Facelift for Linz Airport Digital space tool saves fuel

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Yellowhammer paper confirms warnings of supply chain disruption after no-deal Brexit Lufthansa Cargo blacklists vape shipper and forwarders after lithium ion 'incident' Hapag-Lloyd unveils its own online insurance for ocean cargo Hungry Menzies is eyeing a bigger slice of the air cargo pie DHL hopes to clean up as it saves costs by picking warehouse tech wisely Trump delays tariff hikes two weeks as 'goodwill' gesture to China Supply chain radar: Trump goes for Amazon - will anyone remember FedEx? UPS?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
VIDEO: Dive boat wreck raised as NTSB issues initial report Ten days the Truth Aquatics dive boat Conception burned and sank, killing 34 people, KTLA 5 today broadcast live coverage of the wreck as it was pulled from the water. Today, too, Chevron Marine Lubricants launches new gear oils for marine clutched gear systems Chevron Marine Lubricants has introduced a new range of premium high-performance gear oils designed for use in industrial and marine clutched gear systems, where extreme load and shock load protection is required. Vigor wins $17.6 million Navy contract Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a $17,635,905 firm-fixed-price contract for a 63-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul dry-docking of USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 202). The contract VIDEO: Marell debuts high speed Volvo Penta powered patrol boat Volvo Penta and Swedish boatbuilder Marell have joined forces to create the new Marell M15 patrol boat, a durable vessel designed for anti-piracy operations, border control, intelligence gathering, maritime security, and force MARAD launches cargo preference training courses The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has launched newly-accredited, web-based training courses on cargo preference laws and regulations. The courses were developed in collaboration with Defense Acquisition University (DAU). They Grand Bahama Shipyard resumes operations Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) reports that it has officially resumed operations, welcoming back its first commercial vessel, the 57,062-ton Agathonissos. Owned by Greece-based Eletson, it returned to the shipyard yesterday to complete OMSA says report creates framework for OSV use in disaster response Offshore service vessels may soon be able to assist in disaster response situations without being hampered by overly strict or differing interpretations of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. The National Offshore Safety VIDEO: Greenpeace protest shuts down part of Houston Ship Channel The Coast Guard closed a portion of the Houston Ship Channel, from Light 102A to Light 104, today, due to a stunt by Greenpeace USA activists near Baytown, Texas. At 6:30 a.m., Kongsberg upgrade of Tidewater PSV includes advanced hybrid solution Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to carry out a "full picture" upgrade of the 2011-built Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) platform supply vessel Bailey Tide that will include installation of a state-of-the-art Wasaline RoPax to have Wärtsilä navigation and communications system The new Wasaline RoPax ferry, under construction at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard in Finland, will be fitted Wärtsilä's Nacos Platinum navigation and communication system. The order for the system, placed DNV GL sees fuel flexibility as key to shipping decarbonization A new edition of DNV GL's Maritime Forecast to 2050 released at London International Shipping Week 2019 focuses on the challenge of reducing the carbon intensity of the global fleet to meet

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 4 - How to change the shipping industry As we near the final mile of the London International Shipping Week marathon, we join two of the race leaders... Wan Hai wary of escalating Asian 'skirmishes' on trade Trade volumes may not be affected as much from US-China trade spat, but tensions are also rising between Japan and... Yellowhammer blow to UK ports may bring new opportunities Ports condemn lack of Brexit planning but changing trading patterns could be of benefit Futurist: Digitalise or die The music scene failed to recognise its own digital revolution and chief executive of The Futures Agency Gerd Leonhard fears... UK Flag shakes off 'Brexodus' with new vision to become top performer UK flag seeks to widen the net and establish industry partnerships that will grow the flag after a recent period... IUMI 2019: not exactly good, but definitely less bad 'Markets are challenged. Business hasn't been profitable. Underwriters lose their jobs. Marine business is closed for certain or for all... Scrubber corrosion repairs required less than six months after installation Pipework problems are requiring costly repairs to scrubber systems less than six months after installation in some cases, corrosion experts... Shell's Henderson aims for zero-incident future 'A zero-incident industry is achievable, but it will not happen overnight,' said Shell's vice-president Baltic Exchange launches new index The Baltic Operating Expense Index will be published quarterly and based on assessments from three leading independent third-party ship management... Indonesia's nickel ore export ban to hit supramaxes The recent ban could mean the market will lose 2m tonnes a month of supramax cargo Viewpoint: The geopolitical seafarer The US is being far too draconian in the way it imposes sanctions on Iran. Seafarers of any rank are... Hong Kong-flagged vessel detained in Australia for MLC contravention Just last week, another China-owned bulker Fortune Genius was detained, also over unpaid crew wages Daily Briefing Zero-carbon shipping to double freight costs \| Carbon fund and cargo collaboration can fund zero emission shipping\| IMO 2020 refining... US authorities allow two ships to sail out of Brunswick to test Golden Ray casualty 'This is not going to be a quick operation, the salvage operation... I don't think it is out of the...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Worst-case Brexit scenario exposes deep logistics risks Protest halting KCS trains to Lazaro Cardenas ends Savannah port pursues new terminal, bridge alternative NY-NJ truckers wary of port appointment system expansion Technology smoothing logistics sourcing shifts Amazon intermodal move doesn't worry Schneider China-Europe rail rates falling as volumes rise Stakeholders push for Bangladesh warehouse growth Philadelphia port expanding forest product capacity NVO share of US imports from Asia down slightly Blockchain platform TradeLens seeks 'organizational identity' DHL ties up with startups Convoy, Turvo

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Frontline, Trafigura extend option deadline on two suezmaxes Frontline will have a few more days to consider buying two more suezmaxes from Trafigura as part of a multi-vessel swoop. Both sides on 23 August announced a deal in which Frontline may buy up to 14 suezmax tankers from Trafigura for $675m. Trafigura happy to be exposed to Frontline equity prospects John Fredriksen's Frontline will buy at least 10 through the transaction, which had allowed the Greenpeace shuts down Houston Ship Channel in plea for Green New Deal Greenpeace has blockaded the Houston Ship Channel - the US' largest fossil-fuel thoroughfare - by dangling two dozen climbers off a massive bridge over the busy waterway. The Amsterdam-based environmental group's 22 activists plan to hang from Baytown, Texas' Fred Hartman Bridge with climbing ropes for 24 hours into Friday. Calls to the Port of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff's Office have OOCL finance chief: Green funding needs to be a 'carrot' Green financing hasn't yet taken hold in shipping - but it could, if done right an OOCL executive told attendees at the London International Shipping Week conference Thursday. Michael Fitzgerald, deputy chief financial officer at the Hong Kong liner company, said green financing has to be an incentive and every part of the supply chain needs to be involved. "If we're looking to make the changes Giuseppe Bottiglieri to wait on scrubbers and focus on fuel availability Italian shipowner has begun technical preparation works for its 15-ship fleet, according to managing director Mariella Bottiglieri Onorato's Moby Group benefits from 'positive trends' Italian ferry and ro-ro operator Moby Group saw a significant spike in half-year results. The Vincenzo Onorato-controlled owner's Ebitda came in at a €47.8m profit versus a €8.8m loss compared to the same period last year. Revenue jumped 8.7% to €256.3m, thanks to 'positive trends' both in the passenger and cargo sectors, the company said. Mediterranean passenger results benefited from pricing Ship investors face tough regulatory environment Bahri and Wan Hai executives say better regulatory process for green shipping rules can benefit the whole supply chain Japan 'regrets' Panama decision on canal tolls The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is to push ahead with a planned increase in tolls across a broad range of ship types next year although the original January implementation date has been delayed to account for IMO 2020. In a statement the Japanese Shipowners' Association (JSA) said that it appreciated that the ACP would delay the hike in tolls until April rather than January 1 when shipowners wil CMA CGM appoints new deputy chief financial officer CMA CGM has brought on a new bean counter to help with the books. The French liner giant has hired Olivier Casanova as its group deputy chief financial officer and chief financial officer for CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics. This is a newly created position, CMA CGM said. Prior, he was chief financial officer for sugar producer Tereos since 2012 after serving two years as PSA Peugeot Citroen Fourth quarter is 'the quarter' for d'Amico Paolo d'Amico is tired of waiting for the IMO 2020 tanker rally - thankfully, he thinks it's right around the corner. The chairman of the Milan-traded shipowner told TradeWinds Thursday that he expects things to start peeking up next month, with the effects truly felt in the fourth quarter. "We keep speculations, we're speculating on what is going to happen, how it's going to happen," d'Amico sa Boris Johnson's plan to shrink emissions? Just what on earth is the UK's prime minister up to here? Helsinki Shipyard fixes finance for two cruiseships STLC and Finnvera coming up with cash for Vodohod vessels at Finnish builder. Arctic the next frontier for navies in defending shipping Navies are already dealing with both state and non-state actors in a "grey zone", a Royal Navy vice admiral said Star Bulk still on the prowl for fleet acquisitions, says Norton The president of Star Bulk also said delays in fitting scrubbers will support shipping markets until the end of the year Shell offering training courses to improve seafarer wellbeing Major says it is applying what it has learned from its "Partners in Safety" Resilience programme Sovcomflot and NYK refinance LNG duo with $176m loan Russian and Japanese owners sign up with three lenders to fund Sakhalin-2 carriers. Data and people both key to future shipbroking success, Baltic-TW forum hears Digital analytics crucial and complementary tool to relationships and character in shipbrokers' toolbox Straits Marine eyes expansion after tanker buy Malaysian fuels group gets discount on Hibiscus vessel as it ramps up operations. Gunvor and Clearlake maintain indemnity in oil smuggling row UK judge upholds ruling that any claims against charterers by tanker owner Xiang Da Marine should be made in London not Singapore. Cargoship banned over insufficient food for crew Sio Shipping vessel barred by Paris MoU after third detention in two years. Petrobras stretches Solstad anchor-handler charters Brazilian major keeping Far Scout and Far Santana for another year. TI opens US office as it expands with scrubber-fitted VLCC pool Tankers International breaks silence on new members and expansion plans Drug-smuggling crew jailed for up to eight years Ukrainian seafarers from Carib Palm also fined $83m in France. Boreal Transport inks electric ro-pax trio in Turkey Norwegian owner renewing fleet with electric vessels in debut Tuzla order ExxonMobil homes in on MISC for first LNG carrier newbuilds Energy major has already selected Samsung Heavy Industries as its yard of choice as it swoops in on berths ExxonMobil on the lookout for dual-fuel VLCC newbuildings Energy major set to join dash for gas with orders for up to eight LNG-fuelled ships Chinese bulkers seized in Australian MLC clampdown Owners short-changing their crews on wages are feeling the wrath of the Australian authorities Vopak expands LNG footprint with Colombia deal Dutch storage company set to partner Latin American gas player Promigas in infrastructure play London's strengths remain despite repeated UK government blunders City's position as a major maritime centre is built on language, law and security - and policy will do little in the short term to change that Yasa and Canfornav revel in brisk supramax market With freight rates increasing, the ship type is starting to sell well Korean and Chinese yards to split Evergreen's 23,000-teu newbuild order Taiwanese owner opts to own all newbuildings and ditch chartering plan Iran crude customers turning to Iraq to fill void Indian, China and Turkey emerging as big buyers of Iraqi crude, as volumes to US slide, says ClipperData. Arun Sharma marks new era at IACS with IMO 2020 focus Indian Register head is first of new generation of members to hold chairmanship of the classification association GMS spares 25-year-old panamax bulker from the scrapper's torch GMS has followed up a trading sale in boxships with a similar deal in dry bulk to cut scrap trade losses Product tanker Megacore Honami heads for auction block Singapore's longest-held arrested ship will be sold in October

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Werner sees a decent peak season, capacity shakeout coming Werner has seen freight fundamentals improve recently and is expecting the truck market to tighten as new regulation is implemented. Potential tropical cyclone developing over the Bahamas Suspicious weather brewing in the Caribbean. Disturbance could soon become the next named storm of the 2019 hurricane season. Carriers gaining momentum, but shippers still hold slight edge in the FreightWaves Pricing Power Index The weekly FreightWaves Pricing Power Index jumps 10 points in favor of carriers. IEA: Trucks, ships may face less IMO 2020 risk than feared The International Energy Agency now believes implementation of the new fuel rule could be "much smoother than expected." SmartDrive raises $90M for video-based safety telematics SmartDrive, a company that focuses on video-based safety and transportation intelligence designed to help truck drivers, has landed $90 million in outside funding, the company... Flirtey unveils their new delivery drones, FAA approved The logistically challenging final mile of delivery accounts for 53% of the total cost of delivery. Autonomous drone technologies could drastically reduce that percentage. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/12 Freight Futures data to watch today: Spot National vs Regionals The spot month National contract (FUT.VNU201909) closed down 0.35% to $1.467 per mile. Regionally, the East... CSX chief outlines company's changing mindset as e-commerce grows CSX needs to be more proactive if wants to compete with trucks, CSX's chief said. Flooding, severe storm potential in northern tier states (forecast video) Heavy rain, nasty storms will slow down truckers at times today. Plains, Great Lakes regions main targets. Amazon to open Dallas regional air hub next month Amazon Air to begin flying at Dallas/Fort Worth regional hub next month IAA 2019: Angela Merkel calls for close cooperation between auto industry and government German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the gathering at the IAA 2019 on sustainable mobility amidst heavy criticism over the event by environmental activists. Rethinking urban mobility systems through data intelligence Understanding and analyzing data acquired from current mobility systems could help pave the way for sustainable and affordable mobility of the future. Today's Pickup: More fleets use telematics, but few utilize its full capabilities More fleets are using telematics than ever before, but few are taking advantage of the full capabilities, a new report found. Also, author of controversial... Driver appreciation week needs a focus on preventing workplace injuries The driver appreciation week is celebrated across the country to pay respect to the 3.5 million truckers who haul freight all year round, rain or... Customs brokers lobby change to US bankruptcy law The NCBFAA proposes amending the U.S Bankruptcy Code to allow "subrogation" rights for customs brokers who have paid duties to the U.S. government on behalf... Cross-border tech platform Forager closes $3.25 million seed round Forager wants to solve borders for shippers and transportation providers. Peer-to-peer truck sharing platform COOP expands to Orlando Ryder System's peer-to-peer truck sharing platform COOP connects truck owners with businesses interested in renting vehicles, helping maximize vehicle utilization. 'Cyber deniers' are a threat to supply chain security Digitalization and automation are increasing the risk of cyberattacks, say intelligence agencies, but many shipping companies are refusing to act. ATA considers raising diesel tax for truck-only lanes Option raised as part of Capitol Hill debate on congestion pricing Going back to an old model to deal with classification issues: Scopelitis attorney The complexity of the question of driver classification is leading to new ways of dealing with it. BLS' Monaco makes clear her views on driver "shortage": there is none There is no "perennial shortage" she tells the FTR conference in Indianapolis. TL carriers seeing recent improvement Two of the nation's largest truckload carriers said they are seeing green shoots in freight demand. Chinese port Yantai and Brazilian miner Vale enter into iron ore pact Yantai Port in northern China and the Brazilian miner Vale have signed a so-called strategic cooperation framework to promote the sale of Vale's iron ore.... 1 on 1 with Matt Elenjickal: FourKites founder details company's rise FourKites was founded with the idea of developing a cloud-based SaaS platform that allows for seamless communication and real-time collaboration in the supply chain. As... Port Report: Big ship calls almost double in New York-New Jersey Larger ships now calling as liner services have to reach Southeast Asia ports for East Coast discharge. PORT REPORT: A "no deal" Brexit will cause supply chain chaos, says secret U.K. government report Truck capacity across the English Channel could be cut to 50% for up to three months, resulting in two day queues for drivers.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Global refinery throughputs to return to growth in Q4 as IMO 2020 looms: IEA Global refinery throughputs are expected to return to growth in Q4, after "the recent fall in global refining activity bottomed out in July," the International Energy Agency said in its monthly report Thursday. APPEC: PetroChina to suspend direct imports of Venezuelan crude Direct imports of Venezuelan crudes, almost all heavy sour grades, will officially come to an end from October, a source at PetroChina with close knowledge of the matter told Platts. Houston Ship Channel protests could crimp bunkers supply: sources A portion of the Houston Ship Channel closed early Thursday as Greenpeace activists suspended themselves from the Fred Hartman Bridge as part of protests timed to coincide with a scheduled Democratic Party debate in Houston. APPEC: Scrubbers still integral for IMO 2020 compliance despite some unease Scrubbers will be vital to ensure compliance to the International Maritime Organization's low sulfur mandate despite facing skepticism from some quarters about their limitations, delegates said at an industry event this week. External: Global Risk Management INTERVIEW: INTERTANKO developing practical guide for implementation as IMO 2020 looms The joint industry guidance should be read together with the ISO/PAS, Harun said. Fujairah heavy distillate stocks slide 14% on week amid robust bunker demand "We saw steady inquiries in recent weeks and the price difference to Singapore did help to sustain some buying interest," a bunker supplier said. Asian gasoil to head West as EFS weakens to near 4-month low "At minus $14/mt levels, arbitrage for most places, including India to Europe should be open," a trader said. OPEC holds 2020 demand forecast for its oil unchanged despite global slowdown In 2020, world oil demand is projected to increase by 1.08 million b/d, a 60,000 b/d downward adjustment from OPEC previous assessment.

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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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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