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BRIEFS

July 15, 2019

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President Trump hits China for reneging on agricultural purchases BIMCO backs US plan to patrol Mideast waters to safeguard shipping Shipping sector shows mixed performance in first half: Clarksons Capital boxships get new MSC charters after fitting scrubbers Alphaliner: Box ship fleet will be dominated by mega ship orders Kalmar sells 8 empty lifters to Shantou China Merchants Port Group Customs office to be developed as customs museum reflecting spirit of Goa Bank of Canada maps out potential impact of global trade wars Towards autonomous shipping - Japanese test auto berthing/un-berthing Swissport develops pharma centre at its Brussels air cargo facility FedEx adds its first B767F to its London-Paris-Dublin network Menzies Aviation follows IATA's ULD code of conduct for safe handling

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JULY 14, 2019
Baltic index rises to 11-month high Freight Forwarder B/L (FBL) impersonated as "original" Bill of Lading Indian waterway used as transit for the first time to transport cargo between two countries Seas off West Africa seen as world's worst for pirate attacks Singapore retains top spot as international shipping centre India probes alleged dumping of flat-rolled stainless steel products 'The Netherlands - Your Gateway to Europe' showcases opportunities for investors PCS 1x highlighted at Paradip Port Trauma Care Centre inaugurated at JNPT Hospital TN CM inaugurates Kerry Indev Logistics' new state-of-art warehousing facility More than three-quarters of companies missing growth opportunities in the supply chain, says report Priority sector lending norms for export credit, enabling guidelines being examined

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JULY 12, 2019
Peak season, what peak season? ask worried Asia-Europe ocean carriers Schiphol Airport could gain 40,000 more slots, but must keep it quiet GSBN launched to 'accelerate the digital transformation of the shipping industry' No-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' for Northern Ireland's logistics sector MSC emphasises its zero tolerance for cruel shark fin trade Skou: going all the way in the transformation of AP Møller-Maersk Kari-Pekka Laaksonen appointed new group CEO at Samskip For perishables, China more a necessary evil than the land of opportunity it was 'boom!' - new global community will boost the role of women in the supply chain On the wires: Maersk shrinks the share count - worth it or just a waste for the 'old guard revamp'? Market Insight: DSV + PAN - early closing or not, 'Cheap Charlie' wins it in the modern Viking Ironclad Age (Part III)

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JULY 12, 2019
Gulf Coast braces for Barry As Tropical Storm Barry churned through the Gulf of Mexico, offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico evacuated platforms and rigs in response - and ion shore worries mounted VIDEO: Coast Guard in dramatic narco sub take down The Coast Guard has released dramatic video of a June 18 incident in which crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) boarded a narco sub while operating in Armstrong Marine delivers landing craft to Chenega community Port Angeles, Wash., based Armstrong Marine USA has delivered the 46' x 15' high-tunnel catamaran OMC was recently delivered to the native Chenega community in Chinega Bay, Alaska, after successful launch and Schottel and Ulstein make automation and digitalization move Schottel and Ulstein are cooperating on maritime automation and digitalization. Spay/Rhine, Germany, based propulsion and steering specialist is taking a 50% stake in former Ulstein subsidiary, Ulstein Blue CTRL, which will continue Frequent bridge warnings are causing "alarm fatigue" Frequently sounding bridge warnings, especially false ones, can create "alarm fatigue" and hinder watch keepers in carrying out their vital role. That is a key finding of a new survey supported by VIDEO: Belle Chasse opts for Volvo Penta for launch repowers Harahan, La., headquartered Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, the largest launch service on the Lower Mississippi, puts a lot of hours on its fleet of crew and supply boats, which run day and

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JULY 12, 2019
Threat from digital forwarders exaggerated Freight forwarding sector is ready and willing to adapt to the challenges of a digitalised industry Industry leaders required. Apply here The deadlines for Lloyd's List Awards are closing soon - get your entries in and prove that your company is leading... Ruling could give time charter owners wriggle room on maintenance of class 'What has been clarified is that if you fail to fulfil the obligation and there is no serious damage caused... Capesize gains spread to other segments The capesize segment, which has the highest weighting in the BDI at 40%, has soared to the most since December... Tanger Med volumes to grow by 1m teu a year With the first phase of its new berth open for business, Tanger Med is setting its eyes on becoming one... Warning over end-to-end integration Drewry's managing director Tim Power argues that port and terminal operators should avoid the risky path towards turning themselves into... CargoSmart's GSBN settles on service agreements with industry leaders The GSBN is being billed as a not-for-profit joint venture to accelerate the digital transformation of the shipping industry, but... Samskip names Kari-Pekka Laaksonen as chief executive Former Containerships chief executive moves to Netherlands-based multimodal operator UK shipping emissions plan is an era-defining moment The Clean Maritime Plan will be the UK's route map to clean growth for the maritime sector and pathway to... Maritime safety in focus amid Iran threats The UK is sending a second warship to the Gulf amid rising tensions with Iran. HMS Duncan is heading to the... The more focused a collaboration, the more it is likely to succeed An admission by the President of Oshima Shipbuilding that his company could not have come up with an innovative ultramax... Daily Briefing Gulf tensions rise over threat to shipping \| UK targets post-2025 newbuilds to be zero-emissions capable \| Viewpoint: Reducing risk... Höegh FSRU wins Cheniere charter With this latest contract secured for H'egh Galleon, Höegh LNG's fleet will be fully employed from this September, says chief executive officer... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The industry's growing 'to do' list Guy Platten, secretary-general of the International Chamber of Shipping, joins the Lloyd's List Podcast this week to talk us through... The Interview: Jan Rindbo Rindbo, who has been in shipping for 25 years, has been leading the Danish dry bulk and tanker company Norden... Keeping marine pilots safe The close of Seafarers Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness around the dangers pilots face every day of... Total firms up investment and seals LNG offtake from Driftwood LNG Driftwood LNG developer Tellurian expects its portfolio to attract $907m of investments from Total US warns China to abide by Iran sanctions If secondary sanctions are imposed, they would place blocking sanctions on anyone that deals with Iran as well as foreign financial... LA commissioners reaffirm approval of APMT automation plan The council majority was unmoved by the pleas for consideration of the adverse economic impacts of the planned automation BHP seeks LNG-fuelled transport for iron ore cargoes 'While LNG may not be the sustainable homogenous fuel of choice for a zero-carbon future, we are not prepared to... DSME signs tie-up deal on engine digitalisation with MAN and HSD Engine The partnership will cover all aspects of marine engine digitalisation Hyundai Samho picks up twin LNG-fuelled capesize bulker orders from H-Line The latest order brings the number of LNG-fuelled vessels in South Korea to seven as owners eye solutions to meet...

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JULY 12, 2019
LA-LB rail service suffers ahead of peak season Soaring US truck registrations add to excess capacity LME closure puts US LTL shippers on alert US railroad earnings to reveal domestic intermodal pressure Panama Canal suspends draft limitation indefinitely Modane mudslide exposes lack of Europe rail alternatives New strategies of CMA CGM, Maersk familiar, but bolder Dual blockchains for shipping tests interoperability

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JULY 12, 2019
Royal Navy expected to escort another MOL-owned VLCC Kpler predicts the Isle of Man-flagged Atlantic Pioneer will be escorted by HMS Montrose through the Strait of Hormuz Baltic Dry Index at highest level in over half a decade The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is at the highest level seen in over five and a half years. The Baltic Exchange today assessed the index at 1,865 points, a 49-point increase on Thursday's level and its highest point since January 2014. Capesize spot market corrects itself after huge growth The index has rallied by 785 points over the past 30 days. Its progress has been almost non-stop since since Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield faces dividend dilemma around idle FPSO Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield could be forced to cut back its dividend if it is unable to find employment or a buyer for its only FPSO. Uncertainty has surrounded the unit since Reliance released the 214,266-cbm Dhirubhai-1 (built 1979) last year and fresh firm work from within Rokke's empire or outside has yet to materialize. Ocean Yield in market for deals despite FPSO woes Ocean Yield FPSO Cargill profit falls 67% in fourth quarter Trading and chartering giant hit by "very challenging" global environment. Tanker officer jailed for Shell oil theft Dang Van Hanh receives two and a half year term for crimes in Singapore. Navios Maritime Containers names new finance chief after Christopoulos quits Erifili Tsironi has joined Navios Maritime Containers as its chief financial officer, replacing Chris Christopoulos, who has left the company. Navios Containers refinances as profit dwindles Tsironi joins from sister company Navios Maritime Acquisition, where she has been co-chief financial officer since December 2018. Before that, she was chief financial officer of Navios Maritime Midstream P Valles Steamship sells aframax a month after boosting tanker orderbook Koo family shipowning company Valles Steamship has sold one of its older tankers, brokers believe. Valles Steamship takes up aframax newbuilding option Japanese VLCC sale promises latest positive asset price point It comes with the Chinese owner having just added to its aframax orderbook in Japan and suggests prices in the sector are failing to keep pace with escalating VLCC values. Sales spec Two officers found dead on Greek LPG carrier Gas Aegean called in Sri Lanka after deaths of Russian and Ukrainian discovered. Piraeus Bank mulls Asian financing partnership Greece's Piraeus Bank, a commercial lender that also has shipping loans, said on Friday it is exploring a partnership with an unnamed financing house in the Far East to jointly provide maritime credit to Hellenic clients. "Piraeus Bank announces that it is exploring a potential strategic partnership opportunity with a major Asian Pacific financial conglomerate operating globally, to provide finan Petredec revealed as seller of four LPG carriers to Epic Gas Petredec has emerged as the seller of four LPG vessels to BW-backed Epic Gas. Epic Gas plots purchase of larger vessels backed by BW Group 'halo' effect The acquisition of the 11,000-cbm pressurised vessels Kahyasi and Kris Kin (both built 2015) has now been completed, Epic said on Friday. Completion of the deals for the other two ships, the 11,000-cbm Kingcraft and Kisber (both built 2015), Union Maritime grows crude tanker fleet with Cosco order Laurent Cadji's Union Maritime has boosted its crude tanker fleet with an aframax order in China. Marinakis and Union Maritime splitting BP Shipping aframaxes Play on supramax to reap $13.3m for Union Maritime It has placed two firm vessels at 113,000-dwt tankers Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan with options for two more. The move continues Union's expansion in the aframax market, which Second Grace 1 officer arrested as probe continues Gibraltar's chief minister says captain and first mate being questioned at police HQ. Richard Fulford-Smith's Affinity sees profit spike helped by 'quite a few' LNG orders Shipbroker's top executive head has seen his wages double Zuyderzee adds former DVB shipping head Michiel Steeman Dutch shipping investment advisor also recruits ABN Amro's Caspar van Overklift. Iran renews call for Grace 1 release Foreign ministry also warns overseas powers to leave Gulf region. Kari-Pekka Laaksonen returns as CEO of Samskip Former Containerships supremo to head rival boxship operation. MOL reveals terms of $186m green bonds Japanese owner paying interest of up to 0.49% for "sustainability" notes. Hoegh LNG inks debut Cheniere deal for latest newbuilding Hoegh LNG has inked a contract for its latest FSRU newbuilding which will keep the unit employed until it starts a long-term deal off Australia. Avenir LNG confident of newbuild charter despite being a reluctant shipowner LNG shipowners highlight long-term prospects amid spot volatility Cheniere has fixed the 170,000-cbm Hoegh Galleon in what marks the first firm contract between the two compan Nippon Maru to undergo major makeover Mitsui OSK plans to turn veteran cruiseship into eco-friendly vessel GEV hunts Brazilian business for newbuildings Australia's Global Energy Ventures is looking to tap into the Brazilian market for its compressed natural gas (CNG) newbuildings. The company has lined up an order for up to eight new CNG vessels worth $1.12bn at China's CIMC raffles yard. Big CNG carrier deal just the start for GEV Jensen and Clarksons team up on $1.2bn order for pioneering gas ships It is now working with Brazilian consultan 2020 Bulkers seals Koch charters for newbuilds Norwegian shipowner's newbuildings secure work for up to 36 months Triton Marine sends Panamax bulker to the beach Scrap sale ends Dubai-based shipowner's brief foray into dry-bulk US gets tough on China over Iranian crude imports Sanctions threatened as Trump administration vows to use maximum pressure to end all Iranian crude exports

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JULY 12, 2019
Merit of US pushback against China debated Trade experts tackled the bilateral trade war, which has lasted for more than a year, during a panel discussion Wednesday. APMT again wins LA automation project OK Largest marine terminal in North America gets another vote of approval for new cargo-handling equipment at Pier 400. Inside Caribbean 'transshipment triangle' Ocean shipping lines and terminal operators are fighting for customers among shifting alliances and razor-thin profit margins. Long Beach falls short of all-time record June 2018 was the busiest month in the port's 108-year history. Commentary: Vessel forfeiture Issues for carriers involved in U.S. drug trafficking or other criminal investigations outlined. CBP seizes counterfeit speakers in Philadelphia The fake Edison Professional speakers, with a manufacturer's suggested retail value of $253,572, originated in China and will be destroyed.

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JULY 12, 2019
Tropical Storm Barry halts bunkering operations in New Orleans: sources Marine fuel bunkering operations in the port of New Orleans were heard coming to a halt Friday. European fuel oil stocks drop in June on supply constraints: IEA Fuel oil stocks in European members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development dropped by 1.8 million barrels year on year in June. Fujairah bunker demand recovers on widening price discount to Singapore July bunker demand is seeing a slight recovery in Fujairah, owing to more competitive prices compared to other key ports such as Singapore. ARA fuel oil stocks fall 14% to 1.04 mil mt on tight availability Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub dropped 14% to 1.038 million mt in the week to Wednesday. External: Global Risk Management CRUDE MOC RESEND: Middle East complex rallies amidst renewed demand for cargoes "Not sure why [Oman rallied] -- I didn't see any bid," said a buyer for a Chinese refinery on Thursday. FACTBOX: Persian Gulf tensions raise stakes for oil, shipping markets On Thursday, UK's Ministry of Defence said three Iranian vessels 'attempted to impede the passage' of the British Heritage as it exited the Gulf. TANKERS: Americas tanker markets see halt to operations, delays as Tropical Storm Barry nears USGC "I think there will be some delays. It's part of the reason we're a bit quiet I think," a shipowner said. Austria's OMV to sell new 0.5% marine fuel from Q4 "Our new VLSFO will be produced in our Schwechat and Petrobrazi refineries," OMV said. Phillips 66 shutting in Alliance refinery ahead of Tropical Storm Barry: company "The Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery is preparing a safe and orderly shutdown of the facility," said Phillips 66 spokesman Dennis Nuss. Shipper Scorpio Bulkers orders nine new scrubbers The purchase comes on top of the 28 scrubbers already on order by Scorpio Bulkers, as announced December 2018.

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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

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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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