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January 17, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai still world's busiest box port, followed by Singapore
  • Container shippers likely to face a bumpy year ahead
  • US reaches out to China to engage in high-level trade talks to end the row
  • US naval chief to meet Chinese counterpart in Beijing
  • EU's single maritime reporting system welcomed by shipping industry
  • Angry Eurotunnel chief slams UK government for 'no-deal' shipping contracts
  • Singapore to host 22nd Ballast Water Management Conference in February
  • Menzies Aviation launches two new operations in Australia
  • Heathrow's 2018 flat air cargo growth
  • Emirates SkyCargo to offer cargo service to Bogota via Maastricht

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics employees contribute towards Kerala flood relief effort
  • CMA CGM Group supports innovation in order to revolutionise urban agriculture & give containers a second life
  • Nine months' exports up in dollar & rupee terms
  • Freight forwarders ready to clear up the mess left by politicians regarding Brexit, says UK freight forwarders association
  • Govt in plans to integrate mechanisms from April to help track movement of goods & check GST evasion
  • Policy seeks to make India among top five air freight markets by 2025
  • Cabinet approves recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India
  • Exports facing uncertain global cues & domestic challenges, says FIEO President
  • Shippers & consignees to make their presence felt at BHP-MALA 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Desert border crossing open again
  • Combatting frustration on the truck ramp
  • Beacon finds new traction lessee in Spain
  • Rhenus Alpina snaps up document destruction specialist
  • Liverpool - permanent substitute for Felixstowe
  • German air service provider orders B737 p2f
  • Cologne/Bonn airport recruits new CFO
  • Calpac joins Cargo Connections
  • Polish terminals get better link to Duisburg
  • More leviathans for Synergy to manage
  • Experts take seats on Baltic Exchange Council
  • Airship maker grounds prototype, plans production
  • Bangladesh Railway ordering big locomotive batch
  • DSV goes shopping in Basel
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Major chemical player expands in port of Antwerp
  • First monthly cargo decrease for three years
  • Magdalena in charge of Noatum Terminal Castellón

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • DSV's 'opening gambit' for Panalpina could trigger rival bids
  • Logistics industry urges UK to prevent disorderly Brexit but vows to 'clear up the mess'
  • Blockchain start-up OpenPort goes into liquidation as cash for new tech companies runs dry
  • Maersk to begin random container inspections over safety fears
  • 2M makes Liverpool transatlantic TA4 call permanent
  • TfL hits back at haulage claims that low-emission zones don't work
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina takeover - here comes the bidding war
  • EU court paves way for $2bn UPS claim over TNT bid
  • Supply chain radar: DSV bids for Panalpina at Sfr170 a share

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • R-R sells its Dynamic Positioning product to Thrustmaster of Texas
  • CMA names John Hadjipateras as its 2019 Commodore
  • Aegean says court move positions it to quickly emerge from Chapter 11
  • Jensen provides design for Shaver Transportation's latest tug
  • Klaveness picks Marlink for integrated satcom and IT management
  • BAE Hawaii awarded $9.6 million for DDG 97 SIA
  • Singapore's PSA Marine takes delivery of 25 m Incat Crowther crewboat
  • Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding retrofits Delaware Bay pilot boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Fairfax closes second tranche of $1bn Seaspan investment
    Fairfax's aggregate shareholdings in Seaspan now total about 36% of shares outstanding
  • Geopolitical confrontation still a major concern for World Economic Forum
    While environmental issues have moved to the top of the risk agenda for the World Economic Forum, geopolitical risk remains...
  • Fuel testing promises positive 2020 fuel quality but compatibility issues remain
    Industry testing on ultra-low sulphur fuels about to enter the market suggests promising consistency when it comes to quality
  • Ocean Alliance shrinks to fit demand
    Ocean Alliance total capacity increases, but number of ships and services is cut
  • BPA calls on UK to clarify 'alternative' Brexit plan
    BPA wants UK to do 'whatever is necessary' to avoid a disorderly exit from the EU. Separately, Kuehne + Nagel...
  • World boxship fleet update: A cautious outlook
    Low-sulphur regulations will push up demolition ahead of 2020, but a large idle fleet will still put pressure on carriers
  • Dockers and crane drivers will be obsolete by 2040
    Rise in global seaborne trade to protect highly-skilled seafarers' jobs
  • DSV makes bid for Panalpina
    Panalpina board considering $4bn cash and shares offer that could see formation of global logistics giant
  • IMB flags growing concern over piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
    There were 201 reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against vessels in 2018 compared with 180 in the same...
  • Wheat trade promises bulk carrier tonne-mile boost
    As Australia suffers a significant hit to its wheat exports, Asian wheat importers have consolidated their dominance over Argentine and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Stena agrees car carrier venture with Hyundai Glovis | SDTR signs 10 kamsarmaxes at Dalian Shipbuilding | Better late than...
  • Maersk brings digital street turn service to US and Canada
    The platform already facilitates an average of 2,000 transactions a day in other countries and frees customers from the administrative...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Longer US shutdown equates to more cargo pain points
  • Shippers regaining US truckload contract leverage
  • Equipment exchange will propel Mexican intermodal
  • US intermodal's last battle? Equipment types
  • Schneider taps broker software to lure trucks
  • Forwarders prep for hard Brexit after deal rejection
  • DSV's bid for Panalpina rides consolidation wave

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Carnival brings on new board member
    Carnival Corp has appointed Katie Lahey, executive chairwoman, Australasia, for Korn Ferry, to the company's boards of directors, effective immediately. She is also chairwoman of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia, and a non-executive director of Star Entertainment Group. She previously served as executive chair of Carnival Australia, a division of Carnival plc, from 2006 to 2013. She wi
  • Royce drops $2.4m in shipping stocks
    New York small-cap investor lessens positions in Seacor Holdings, spin-off Seacor Marine Holdings and Ardmore Shipping Company.
  • Court denies NuStar's bid to collect on OW bill
    A US federal appeals court has shut down NuStar's attempt to collect part of a $2.99m fuel bill owed in the aftermath of the OW Bunker collapse. The Fifth Circuit Court of 'Appeals reaffirmed that NuStar Energy Services did not hold liens against Cosco. It said the San Antonio company was relying on a "too speculative chain of possibilities" in arguing that it would 'receive any of the money. US
  • John Angelicoussis sits top of the crude tanker tree
    Banchero Costa places Greek tycoon as leading owner in the segment ahead of state-backed and stock listed giants.
  • Blystad trims Songa Bulk stake for second time
    Blystad has sold a stake equivalent to 2% of the company's share capital since 20 December
  • Swiss river cruise operator Scylla takes polar plunge
    Switzerland's Scylla is joining the growing ranks of cruise operators entering the polar expedition cruise market. The Baar-based company has purchased the 6,700-gt expedition cruiseship Bremen (built 1990) from TUI subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. Scylla will take delivery of the ice-classed, 155-passenger Bremen in May 2021. The price it is paying for the vessel remains undisclosed. Scyll
  • Ineos gears up for its first VLEC as keel laid on second
    Ineos Trading & Shipping is gearing up to take delivery of its first chartered-in very large ethane carrier newbuilding as work start on a second ship for the company. Ineos to take one Evergas VLEC newbuild The 85,000-cbm newbuilding Marlin is due for delivery from Dalian Industry Shipbuilding Co this quarter. The ship, which has been built by an affiliate of Jacques de Chateauvieux's Jaccar
  • Norwegian Car Carriers eyes growth after profitable year
    Norwegian Car Carriers has an eye on growth after a second successive profitable year in 2018, its chief executive says. NOCC newbuilding fixed for eight years NOCC reports profit in 2017 NOCC is owned by Klaveness Marine Holding and US-based JP Morgan and boasts six modern vessels and a 21-year-old ship. It has ambitions to grow the fleet, but any plans to order new ships have been put on hol
  • Seaspan frees up more ships as de-leveraging continues
    Owner now has more than 30 ships without debt.
  • Philippines could buy Hanjin's Subic yard
    The Philippines government is seriously considering buying the restructuring Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) shipyard in Subic Bay. President Rodrigo Duterte is "very receptive" to the idea, according to defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana. "While we sympathise with the financial woes of Hanjin, we are excited by this development because we see the possibility of having our own ship
  • BW Group closes book on Hafnia Tankers takeover
    BW Group has closed the book on its takeover of Hafnia Tankers to create a future public company with more than 100 ships. Hafnia-BW merger set to kick off club changes Selective growth in store for super-sized Hafnia after BW Tankers deal Privately-owned BW has a long-held ambition to list its product tanker fleet, while Hafnia has explored joining a major stock exchange in the past to provide
  • Maersk and MSC vessels ditch Felixstowe for Liverpool
    The Port of Felixstowe is counting the cost of its TOS system failure, which caused huge disruption at the port in 2018
  • Ocean Alliance unveils new service with 330 ships
    The Ocean Alliance boxship partners have revealed their new service for 2019 involving 330 ships. CMA CGM will deploy 111 of these, with the others coming from Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen. Global Ship Lease inks two more charters with CMA CGM CMA CGM becomes first ocean carrier listed on Freightos Called Ocean Alliance Day 3, the new network will launch in April. It claims to be the world's lar
  • Contracts are key as Gunvor wins Yemen demurrage case
    A UK high court case involving Gunvor tanker shipments into Yemen has highlighted the importance of demurrage wording in charter contracts. The trader was claiming payments for delays from buyer CruGas Yemen, which entered into COAs for petrol to be shipped in 12 monthly consignments to Hodeidah on various ships sourced from owners by Gunvor's Clearlake. After several liftings the buyer was in d
  • Damaged Hadjiyiannis containership sold for scrap
    Victim of collision with Tunisian ferry is heading for demolition
  • Rosneft reveals orders for 19 more tankers, OSVs at Zvezda
    Russian energy giant Rosneft has revealed orders for 19 more tankers and offshore ships at its new domestic Zvezda shipyard. It said the yard's backlog grew 42% in the second half of 2018 to 37 vessels. Novatek reserves slots for 14 Arctic LNG carriers worth $4.45bn Sovcomflot signs first LNG-fuelled product tanker newbuildings order Rosneft has ordered 26 vessels itself, including 12 shuttle
  • Ocean Yield and Okeanis Eco Tankers strike suezmax sale and leaseback deal
    The transaction is the latest tie-up between the two companies.
  • Court orders liquidation of Bharati yard with debt of $1.6bn
    An Indian court has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt shipbuilder Bharati Defence and Infrastructure. The move means more than 850 people will lose their jobs and lenders can wave goodbye to much of the INR 111.37bn ($1.56bn) owed to them, the Hindu Business Line reported. The insolvency court in Mumbai rejected the resolution plan submitted by corporate restructuring firm Edelweiss Asset Reco
  • Southernpec Corp sends FSO for scrap
    Chinese bunker supplier Southernpec Corp is scrapping a floating storage and offloading unit. Demolition brokers say the 299,000-dwt Marine Star (built 1994) has been sold as is in Malaysia for $410 per ldt, or $16.8m. The ship is likely to be torched in Bangladesh, they say. Southernpec did not respond to requests for comments. It bought the tanker as La Madrina from Tsakos Energy Navigation
  • Open-loop ban hurts scrubber economics for shipowners and manufacturers
    China becomes latest country to restrict use of the most popular exhaust gas cleaning system
  • Aegean Shipping offloads young MR2 product tanker
    Melissanidis outfit nets $26m in sale to Chinese owners as it prepares aframax and kamsarmax expansion
  • Hedge your bets against IMO 2020 'once-in-a-generation disruption'
    It's too late for scrubbers, says Enerjen Capital, the start-up that aims to democratise bunker hedging for shipowners large and small
  • Saevik company tapping bond for $29m
    The Saevik family investment company Havilafjord is contemplating a bond tap of up to NOK 250m ($29.3m). It wants to add money from its five-year NOK 750m issue due in 2023. The maximum available under the note is NOK 1bn. Havilafjord owns shares in Saevik-backed Norwegian ferry giant Fjord1. The cash position of Havilafjord is NOK 78.4m, it said. Fearnley Securities and SpareBank1 Markets ha
  • Shipping stocks in calm waters despite Brexit plan defeat
    UK and Europe a side-show in terms of global trade, leading analyst says.
  • MOL homes in on charterers for fresh LNG newbuilding
    Japanese shipowner extends LNG newbuilding position at DSME to up to four vessels as it targets new business
  • INEOS pumping $3.4bn into Antwerp port chemicals plant
    Chemicals conglomerate INEOS is investing EUR 3bn ($3.4bn) in a new plant at the key Belgian tanker port of Antwerp. It is the largest sum to be pumped into the European chemical industry in 20 years, the port said. The cash will create 400 new jobs as UK group INEOS expands its chemical production facilities. It plans to build a brand-new propane dehydrogenisation (PDH) plant and an ethane cra
  • Sandvik overboard as power runs low at The Fjords
    Rolf Sandvik is quitting as CEO of Norwegian cruise company The Fjords. He has led the operation since its formation in January 2015 by Flam AS and Saevik-backed ferry group Fjord1. Vidar Haustaker, the CFO of The Fjords and Flam AS, will act as interim general manager until a permanent replacement is recruited. The Fjords has launched a new breed of environmentally friendly, passenger focused
  • Chelsea scraps $96m preferred share sale
    Philippines tanker owner Chelsea Logistics Corp (CLC) has scrapped a plan to raise up to PHP 5bn ($96m) in a stock sale. It had said in September it would issue up to 3m preferred shares. The company, controlled by Dennis Uy, said it would disclose another fundraising plan in the future. The cash was wanted to fund expansion and acquisitions. CLC also said that antitrust watchdog Philippine Co
  • Fairfax closes second round of $1bn Seaspan investment
    Fairfax Financial Holdings has closed the second tranche of its $1bn investment in Seaspan Corp. Seaspan says Fairfax bought $250m of senior notes and warrants which were immediately exercised to double the proceeds. Seaspan lines up new $150m revolver The additional capital is earmarked for growth and debt repayment, investors are told. Fairfax first linked up with Seaspan last March with the
  • VIDEO: Livestock carrier drags anchor off Turkey
    A Lebanese livestock carrier has run aground after dragging its anchor in a storm off Turkey. Video footage showed the 3,500-dwt Wardeh (built 1998) listing in the surf near Mersin on Tuesday. Two crew were on board and authorities intended to evacuate them. Local media said the ship had been anchored for months in the harbour. Operator Khalifeh Shipping Lines has been contacted fo
  • Gotland ice-class MR tankers secure long-term charters
    Brokers say Clearlake has taken four 53,100-dwt vessels for two years at more than $12,000 per day each plus profit share
  • China's Chengxi Shipyard makes debut in reefer sector
    State-owned yard bags Dole contract for two newbuildings with reefer-plug capacity for 910 units
  • Grounded cargoship to be lightered off Sweden
    No pollution reported from Rix Emerald outside Landskrona.
  • UCL: hydrogen and ammonia are the fuels of the future
    Expert says bulk of world's fleet will end up running on electricity-generated fuels.
  • Greek FSRU project delayed by six months
    Country's first floating LNG-import terminal won't now start until the second quarter of 2021.
  • Mexico's anti-fuel theft drive causes tanker traffic jam
    Government action has caused huge backlogs at ports as companies await vehicles to distribute imported fuel.
  • Scorpio Tankers announces reverse stock split
    Product tanker specialist says move will improve marketability and liquidity of its shares.
  • Kim Heng Offshore eyes move into bunker tanker sector
    Singapore-based offshore marine and engineering company says asset play involving vessel acquired at auction has sparked its interest in new sector
  • Chinese sights on Subic Bay could mean yet another spiky government intervention
    Speculation puts state-owned shipbuilders in the lead for control of Philippines facility but will China's involvement be at the expense of the free market
  • Sembcorp Marine nets first LNG carrier-to-FSRU job
    An LNG carrier has gone into Singapore's Sembcorp Marine shipyard for conversion into a floating storage and regasification unit for what could be the world's first floating gas-to-power project. Tracking data show that the MOL-controlled, 127,000-cbm LNG carrier Dwiputra (built 1994) arrived at the yard on 25 December, after exiting lay-up in the region. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on F

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • DSV makes acquisition bid for Panalpina
    Months after being rejected by CEVA, the Danish logistics company offered $4 billion for Panalpina.
  • Former Deputy USTR: USMCA passage open question this Congress
    Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative John Veroneau said the passage of the trade agreement is very much an open question this Congress, as several variables are in play.
  • FedEx Express acquisition to expand Israel presence
    The express carrier reached a deal to acquire the international express business of Israel-based Flying Cargo Group.
  • GlobalTranz snaps up Our Freight Guy
    The purchase of Our Freight Guy marked GlobalTranz's eighth acquisition since January 2017.
  • Street turn interest continues to grow
    There is growing interest in "street turns" where equipment is interchanged between importers and exporters at locations other than marine terminals and container yards.
  • OCEAN Alliance to revise global network
    The new network, scheduled to launch in April, will involve the deployment of about 330 containerships with a carrying caapcity of around 3.8 million TEUs across 38 services.
  • Executive Moves: UPS, Imperial Logistics and CII

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • China's Zhoushan port tops as biggest bonded bunker fuel supplier with sales up 97% in 2018
    The port in the free trade zone in eastern Zhejiang province supplied a total 3.59 million mt of bonded fuel oil in 2018.
  • European refiners boost LSFO production in preparation for IMO 2020
    European refiners are increasing low sulfur fuel oil production in preparation for the January 2020 implementation of a 0.5% global marine fuel sulfur cap, sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean expects to emerge from Chapter 11 around end of Q1 2019
    Aegean Marine Petroleum stated in a press release Wednesday that following approvals by the US Bankruptcy Court that they expect to emerge from Chapter 11 around the end of the first-quarter of 2019.
  • Bunker supplier Peninsula launches Canaries physical supply operation
    Gibraltar-based marine fuels supplier Peninsula Petroleum has launched a new physical supply operation this month at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
  • China to grant first crude import license to independent trader
    The license will enable Zhejiang Wuchan Zhongda Petroleum to deliver crudes into the International Energy Exchange run by the Shanghai Futures Exchange.
  • S Korea's SK Innovation to receive Iran condensate cargo from late Jan
    It will be the first arrival of Iranian oil into South Korea since it received a sanction waiver from the US to purchase Iranian oil in early November.
  • Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to develop $10 billion oil refinery in Gwadar
    A 200,000 to 300,000 barrels a day oil refinery in Gwadar district is planned to help alleviate trade deficit.
  • EIA sees muted price impact from IMO 2020 marine sulfur cap
    Price effects will be most acute in 2020, but will diminish over time, EIA said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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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