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July 16, 2019

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Asia-Europe off 1.7pc to US$676/TEU, USWC up 0.4pc to $1,659/FEU Shanghai box throughput increases 5.1pc in first half to 21.54 million TEU Panama-flagged 1,595-TEU Soul of Luck rams pier, topples Java gantry ONE takes delivery of 7th containership in a series of 14,000-TEU newbuilds Trade experts discuss US-China trade war on panel in Washington, DC China's Belt and Road now expected to build 60-mile Tallinn-Helsinki tunnel Facilities shortage spawns crisis at Durban harbour slowing citrus exports CargoSmart and major ports, carriers start converting to blockchain Gulf of Guinea world's worst hotbed of pirates: IMB report shows Bridge alarm systems are failing, causing 'alarm fatigue,' survey shows 5th Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Forum held in Ningbo UPS expands express freight services to 2,300 postal codes in Russia Delta second quarter cargo revenue plunges 17pc to US$186 million British Airways to be fined US$230 million for failing to stop cyber hack

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JULY 15, 2019
APL introduces America Central America Caribbean service Dry bulk carriers seen in demand Extra Risk Coverage Surcharge in Venezuela Global Shipping Business Network services agreements inked with maritime industry leaders Indian Register of Shipping takes over Chairmanship of IACS Key highlights of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations effective from Aug. 1 MOL names new LNG carrier More cargo vessels of IWAI given to private shippers to boost inland waterways transport NYK to build new energy-saving bulk carrierunder long-term charter contract PIL upgrades South-East Asia-Australia services South Korea maintains top spot in global shipbuilding orders for the second month in June US announces plans to create multinational military coalition to safeguard waters around Iran, Yemen & shipping lanes in the Gulf Vado Gateway terminal in Italylaunched to customers at key events India will fulfil all its commitments regarding Iran's Chabahar Port, says Ambassador Dachser India receives IATA CEIV Pharma certification

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Korean Air Cargo suspends transport and cargo handling services at three hubs Hapag-Lloyd and ONE expand services for Africa market with new launch US rail freight operators won't copy hauliers by trading price for volume Amazon rolls out Transparency fake goods detector system to Europe, Canada and India Ezyhaul raises $16m to expand trucking app into Indonesia and the Philippines Blockchain startup processes $1bn in trade finance China reports lowest GDP growth on record as US trade war bites Market Insight: Q&A with K+N's Bob Mihok - what 'competitor Maersk' and other carriers are doing 'is nothing new' Supply chain radar: FedEx between a rock and a hard place after disastrous M&A

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JULY 15, 2019
BHP tenders for LNG fueled ore carriers In a massive vote of confidence in LNG as a marine fuel, mining giant BHP has released the world's first bulk carrier tender for LNG-fueled transport for up to 27 million tonnes Damen picks Wärtsilä for second large dredge Damen Shipyards Group has again selected Wärtsilä to provide the main propulsion solutions for a large Marine Aggregate Dredge (MAD). The dredge is being built for the U.K. company Hanson Aggregates, a B.C. shipyard wins contract for four steel barges Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces, has awarded a contract of C$1,996,439 (about US$15.3 million) to Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd., Cybersecurity and the ferry operator Ferry operators are adopting new technology that leverages advances in digitalization, but that could increase the vessel's cybersecurity vulnerabilities. At the same time, shoreside booking operations that result in online interactions with These dark paints defeat the heat Although white paint doesn't look clean for long, marine coatings of a darker shade absorb more heat pushing up the ship's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) requirements and fuel costs. Now MAN in three-way agreement on engine digitalization MAN Energy Solutions has signed a strategic agreement with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and HSD Engine (the former Doosan Engine). Continuing a long relationship, the three companies now C-Job to open Houston office C-Job Naval Architects, the largest independent ship design and engineering company in the Netherlands, is aiming to expand its business in the United States by opening a dedicated branch office in Houston

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ABS to class up to 14 new MOL gas carriers The memorandum of understanding cover seven VLECs and up to seven LNGCs Venezuela mimics Iranian sanction-evasion tactics Venezuelan-linked oil vessels are using methods similar to those used by Iranian-linked in an area off Malaysia to disguise the... Inmarsat targets shipping's data usage spike Inmarsat braces for more satellite orders to expand broadband coverage after Arctic boost Rising supply of crude and ships seen outpacing crude demand growth Decline in cargoes for export sees supply of tankers often outpace demand in the Middle East Gulf Singapore's yard merger faces a bumpy road One of the two yard groups involved, Sembmarine, has yet to fully clear its name in a multi-year anti-corruption probe... Safe Bulkers starts scrubber programme Post-panamax is one of 20 that shipowner has earmarked for fitting Inpex's LNG project in Indonesia back on track This is seen as one of the first few positive outcomes of President Joko Widodo's recent election win for international... Cosco Shipping may join digital standardisation group Capt Xu said the state conglomerate 'just needs a bit study' to see how much achievement the organisation can make Equinor set to drive Asia's first floating offshore wind project in South Korea Equinor had earlier this year signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KNOC to jointly explore the opportunities to develop commercial... Daily Briefing Capesize gains spread to other segments \| UK shipping emissions plan is an era-defining moment \| Maritime safety in focus... Containership hits crane at port of Tanjung Emas The accident occurred reportedly due to problems with the tugs assisting the berthing IACS chairman to focus on data-driven policy IACS plans to take a larger role in industry matters with a view to provide value added services to owners... Imports from China decline at LA/Long Beach US imports from China fell 12%, according to the US Census Bureau, the biggest decline since the financial crisis a...

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Port of NY-NJ looks to develop wind energy terminal MSC vessel seized in drug bust released Bill would guarantee C-TPAT benefits, suspension relief Infographic: US-bound truckload growth test border crossings MPV/HL rates weakening as market sags New Santos chief seeks port shake-up Shippers seek sharper logistics software interfaces

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JULY 15, 2019
Business as usual at AMP despite turmoil at parent company CLSA Series of defections rock Hong Kong investment bank, but shock waves have not hit shipowner Ship & Shore sends ancient asphalt tanker to Alang Scrapping of Nigeria's unwanted tanker fleet expected to accelerate ahead of IMO 2020 CLdN Cobelfret behind ro-ro order at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Belgian shipowner orders newbuildings to replace order cancelled at Croatia's struggling Uljanik Group BW moves more Dorian shares The BW Group has sold off another chunk of Dorian LPG. This time, the Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led company dumped more than 600,000 shares, bringing its total position in the Connecticut-based LPG carrier owner under 7 million shares to 6.6 million. BW Group takes Dorian LPG selldown to $5.7m with latest share sales Last summer, BW attempted a takeover of Dorian LPG, but was rebuffed by founder John Parakou Shipping sued over damaged crane barge A Dutch offshore company is looking to seize a Parakou Shipping-owned bulker after one of its crane barges was damaged while unloading cargo. Conquest Offshore filed suit last Friday in Jacksonville, Florida federal court alleging concrete dust kicked up while the 35,200-dwt Pretty Team (built 2013) discharged concrete in Alabama in March caused at least $1.5m in damage to the nearby Conquest MB1 Royal Caribbean heads to court over 'typosquatting' Talk about a bad typo. Royal Caribbean Cruises filed suit in Miami federal court last Thursday, alleging a Florida outfit called Catch All Investments violated trademark law by registering royalcaribbeam.com - then redirecting traffic to that URL to Norwegian Cruise Lines' website. The lawsuit accuses Catch All of "cyberquatting" and "typosquatting." Carnival is 'always going to build new ships Dilemma for lines with Panama Canal move to reduce draughts Rising freight rates could be undermined as containership operators inject more capacity into the Asia to US East Coast trade Five seafarers released from Greek aframax Crew heading home to India following Indonesian detention. VLCC charter marks rare deal between Chinese and Taiwanese state firms A division of China Merchants Energy Shipping looks to have secured long-term business for one of its VLCCs in a deal which has the market pondering if the summer momentum has been maintained. CPC Corp of Twiwan has booked a vessel from CMES company Associated Maritime on a three year contract, brokers say. It comes at time of strong sentiment in the tanker market in the buildup to IMO 2020 an AP Moller-Maersk buyback passes $600m with latest swoop AP Moller-Maersk has snapped up over $200m worth of its own shares in a further acceleration of a buyback programme. Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme AP Moller-Maersk heads into uncharted waters as historic shift in strategy unfolds It means Maersk has now acquired around $630m worth of stock this summer as part of a $1.5bn initiative. Maersk's latest purchase comes amid an upturn in its Safe Bulkers installs first scrubber, 19 to follow US-listed Safe Bulkers said on Monday it installed its first scrubber and that it is sticking to a plan to do the same on half its fleet. The 89,000-dwt dry bulk carrier Martine (built 2009) became the first Safe Bulkers unit to be equipped with the open loop, U-type, Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber, the company said in a statement. Installation took place at Cosco Guangzhou shipyard. Safe Bulkers i Equinor swoops for North Sea supply ships Norwegian major fixes trio from September as rates rise. Golden Energy wins more work for PSV duo Norwegian owner extends deals with Wintershall and Shell. VLCC resale prices to pass $100m in up-cycle, says Fearnley Securities Tanker owners are set to see market headwinds turn to tailwinds with the value of steel on the water forecast to spike as the up-cycle unfolds, according to Fearnley Securities. Koch strikes VLCC charter that raises questions over Hunter sale Arne Fredly's Hunter Group poised to pocket highest VLCC resale price in half a decade Analysts Espen Landmark Fjermestad and Peder Nicolai Jarlsby calcul Shell seeks a barge-based FSRU for Brazilian project Energy major is looking for something small-scale but Golar LNG also has bigger ideas in the same area TradeWinds survey: IMO 2020 and decarbonisation Have your say on shipping's answers to climate change. Royal Niestern Sander rebuilding ropax to run on LNG Dutch yard signs deal with Ems for major conversion of Munsterland Enesel adds to crude tanker drive with suezmax duo at Samsung Heavy Industries Deal rekindles long-standing relationship between Greek shipowner and South Korean yard Eletson sells oldest LPG carrier trading in Singapore's E3 Pool Indonesia's Soechi Lines said to be buying the 16-year-old Mathraki, to become its youngest unit GEV to benefit as Meridian eyes FSRU sale Australian owner has stake in company looking to offload UK gas project. Port of Napier plots $158m IPO New Zealand terminal wants to build a new wharf to berth bigger ships. Belships subsequent offering raises less than half of target Belships has sold just over one-third of the shares available in its subsequent offering, which followed the private placement in May. Belships private placement falls short of target The Oslo-listed bulker owner had set a target of NOK 11.2m ($1.3m) in the repair offering, but ended up raising around NOK 3.9m ($457,000), according to a filing on Monday. Up to 1,603,128 new shares were offered Total revamps two CS1-type LNG carriers Total and its shipping partners are carrying out an overhaul of two vessels the French energy major acquired when it bought Engie's downstream LNG assets last year. Total acquires new shipowning company under Engie LNG sales The 154,472-cbm LNG carrier Gaselys (built 2007) arrived at Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering in April. Data shows the vessel remains at the repair yard three months aft Flex LNG shares pop amid talk of floating storage business John Fredriksen's Flex LNG saw its shares race out of the gate in Oslo this morning amid suggestions of potential floating storage business in the market. Flex stock saw its largest climb this year, rising by 6.5% in early trading in Oslo, Bloomberg noted. Fredriksen's Flex LNG lists on New York Stock Exchange Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management While rates for co Bigger fleet boosts Nakilat profit Qatar owner benefits from adding two LNG carriers and an FPSO. UK P&I Club winners point the way to safer shipping Young shipping professionals show they have the solutions to some of shipping's deep-rooted safety problems Greek boxship destroys crane in Indonesia Soul of Luck believed to have suffered minor damage in Semarang. Shipowners have invested over $1 trillion in tonnage since 2009, says Clarksons Figures include newbuildings and secondhand purchase over ten-year period, says Clarksons Equinor to build floating Korean offshore wind farm Norwegian state-owned oil company teams up with local players to build first such project in Asia. UK says Grace 1 can leave as arrested crew released Iran foreign minister says his country wants to resolve issue and is not seeking to escalate

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JULY 15, 2019
Port report: Support for blockchain platform Shipping lines and ports operators have committed to help establish the Global Shipping Business Network. Commentary: Understanding railroads' earnings How to read the Class I railroads' second-quarter earnings reports and what questions to ask. Bridge work to cut border wait times Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz highlights improvements being made to the World Trade Bridge at the Texas-Mexico border. Trump won't curb uranium imports The president opted instead to direct the establishment of a working group to examine the U.S. nuclear fuel supply. Oakland exports up, imports down in June The port is cautious about the outlook for trade as peak season for containerized cargo approaches. Barry still flooding parts of South The Port of New Orleans has reopened, although the remnants of Hurricane Barry are producing drenching rains. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE launching Africa service Middle East-India-Africa Express (MIAX) is scheduled to start operations in October. House bill aims to upgrade CTPAT Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins introduced legislation to reauthorize and enhance the functionality of the CBP's Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program. Gulf of Guinea becomes piracy hotspot During the first half of 2019, the International Maritime Bureau said 62 seafarers were taken hostage by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

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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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