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October 17, 2019

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MSC orders five new ultra large box ships from DSME for US$762m Data recorder on MSC ZOE working when boxes were lost at sea, carrier says Maersk to only charge customers for 'cost recovery' to comply with IMO 2020 Box ships deployed on US and Europe trade lanes continue to balloon in size Portugal invites foreign companies to bid for tender to build new box terminal in Sines FESCO launches faster car-carrier train service from China to Russia FedEx comes to the aid of APAC businesses to expand in Europe Iberia Airlines fined US$181,969 after death of animals during transportation Boeing may produce a new freighter aircraft based on the B767 design EL AL Cargo links up with cargo.one digital booking platform

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
Exports from EOUs/SEZs cross $100 bn National Grid for Ports to be developed: Mandaviya Aveny bags 'Emerging Warehousing Company of the Year' award Declining trend in exports not good for the economy, says FIEO chief DPIIT launches website & mobile app for IPR Indian cooperatives sign three MoIs with Sri Lanka for milk supply Indian economy fundamentally strong & can face the cyclical effects, says MoS Finance

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CCTT vice chairman honoured Kuehne + Nagel expands its pharma hub in Belgium Adding 100 LNG-/CNG-tractors to fleet in France Alberto Cabrera joins Jaxport New container industry standards in the making Avia closes acquisition of Chapman Freeborn DHL Express: EUR 131 million for expansion in South Korea New transloader at rail hub in Texas New CEO for UTA UECC boosts use of LNG Menzies Aviation chooses Hermes CMS "Curiosity of the Day" German railways call for measures to combat climate change Emons invests EUR 13.5 million in new logistics facility Mieloo & Alexander hires sales manager for German branch Happy birthday, American Airlines Cargo! A matter of trust in Pakistan

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
Users and polluters will pay in drive towards major cut in transport emissions XPO may be eyeing M&A trail return as it brings in GE's Aris Kekedjian Up to 165 Panalpina jobs may be lost as DSV relocates Basel operation to Denmark LNG: the fuel of the future for containerships, or a 'disastrous' option? Ports need to be sharing technology and data for smoother operations HR VP Michael Mitchell steps up as interim COO at CCM Volga-Dnepr said to be flying through more financial turbulence On the wires: Easy does it at JB Hunt - well, almost... Q&A with Carnival's Kaczmarek - scrubber critics lack experience or knowledge of systems Market Insight: Cosco Shipping - 'So far, no spillover from the tanker story' Shippers should open talks on container contracts now, says Drewry

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
USCG releases draft specs for Waterways Commerce Cutter variants The U.S. Coast Guard is pressing ahead with its plan to replace the capabilities of 13 Inland Construction Tenders (WLIC) and 18 River Buoy Tenders (WLR) with a new class of Waterways VIDEO: VT Halter launches LNG bunkering ATB barge Shipbuilder VT Halter Marine has launched the Q-LNG 4000 ATB barge just a few weeks after its naming ceremony. The 324' x 64' x 32'.6 Q-LNG 4000 is the barge component of MPA pulls bunker license, cites "magnetic interferences" Mass Flow Meters were supposed to end bunkering scams, right? Apparently not if there's a magnet involved. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revoked the bunker craft operator license CWind develops hybrid SES offshore wind CTV From mid-2020, the world's first hybrid powered Surface Effect Ship will be operating as an offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV). Chelmsford, U.K., based CWind has reached a long term charter agreement Capsized car carrier to be disassembled The capsized car carrier Golden Ray will not be righted and refloated in a fully intact condition. Salvage experts engaged in the response have determined that this cannot be done safely. Consequently,

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
The Interview: Hing Chau New Wah Kwong chairman Hing Chau took an interestingly inland bound path before eventually finding his way back into the... Marine sector told to embrace insurtech or die 'In the future there will be two types of underwriters, those that embrace digital opportunity and those that cease to... A lesson for China tanker investors CSET's share price has been surprisingly resilient after the US sanctions on one of its major subsidiaries were imposed on... Load factors: Growing trade strains weigh on transatlantic trade Load factors on the transatlantic should tighten in the fourth quarter off the back of significant cuts to supply. However... US tariffs on Turkish steel to have little impact on dry bulk market Volumes of steel moving to the US from Turkey had corresponded to about three handysize vessels per month in 2018... Cosco Shipping's tanker unit denies vessels are 'going dark' A Dalian Tanker official says that none of its vessels has turned off the AIS on board Reducing engine power to ensure 2030 target gets Greek backing Union of Greek Shipowners will support Greece's submission to IMO that advocates different reductions for different shipping sectors France urges EU tax on ship fuel France wants the European Union to work on creating a tax on aircraft and ship fuels as part of a... Scrubber installations could reverse slow steaming An influx of scrubber-fitted ultra large containerships may see carriers try to use speed as a competitive advantage Gazprom Neft sets up shop in Singapore and eyes lube sales post-IMO 2020 The opening of an operations office in Singapore will allow Gazprom Neft to expand its production and logistics network more... Daily Briefing Free to read: Lower West Africa ship charters trigger tanker earnings collapse \| MSC confirms options for five new ultra-large... Pakistan may have called off long-term LNG tender Spot prices in Asia have failed to break the price point required to support long-term offtake arrangements this year and... 2020 Bulkers to make first dividend payment The company also agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Oslo-listed leasing company Ocean Yield for two newcastlemax newbuildings Yinson agrees $5.4bn FPSO contract with Brazil's Petrobras Yinson has been expanding its reach recently and earlier this year it also sealed deals in Nigeria

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
Seeing competitive edge, container lines double down on scrubbers J.B. Hunt upbeat on intermodal turnaround Altamira growth speeds up despite slowing Mexican economy US import tariffs can sometimes be avoided, but at a cost India moves closer to regulatory mechanism for shipping costs Markets win out over 'chronic' truck driver shortage

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
Owners fall 'back to earth' as VLCCs drop back to $135,000 per day Earnings frenzy settles as tanker fixtures fail and oil firms relet Former Swire and Clarkson chairman Hughes-Hallett dies James Hughes-Hallett, the former chairman of Hong Kong's Swire Group and Clarkson, has died after a long illness at the age of 70. Educated at Eton and Oxford, Hughes-Hallett joined the diversified trading and transport Swire group in 1976 and rose to lead it for 10 years from 2005. He became chairman of the London-listed shipbroker in 2015. Ill health forced him to step down from leading Clarks Dof Subsea bondholders demand more information on refinancing Dof Subsea has proposed a short deferral of an upcoming bond payment after bondholders demanded more information ahead of a vote on the firm's refinancing plans in two weeks. Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea An instalment of the firm's senior unsecured bonds (DOFSUB07), which are due in 2020, was scheduled for 22 October but could be postponed for 17 days. The bonds' truste Ridgebury clinches scorching $98m sale of 18-year-old VLCC trio Red hot tanker freight market yields lucrative asset play for US owner Bimco tweaks sanctions clauses to boost 'contractual certainty' Shipowners' organisation wants to avoid disputes after US action against Venezuela and Iran Chartworld pleads guilty in US pollution case Greek owner and Nederland Shipping admit presenting falsified documents to US Coast Guard Golden Ray insurance bill to top $200m - the largest yet in 2019 Wreck removal, hull damage and cargo loss to send costs soaring for insurers of grounded car carrier Don't write off classic panamaxes - they could still offer attractive returns Overlooked sector might yield opportunities for 'distressed play', VesselsValue says Greek tankers move to the fore in high-stakes Venezuela trades Opec member still finds companies prepared to ship its oil in face of US sanctions Global shipping bank lending plummets in 2018, Petrofin says China Exim, BNP Paribas are top dogs among shipping banks, as industry's overall business shrinks dramatically AET unveils its carbon-cutting, LNG dual-fuel shuttle tankers Shuttle tankers claimed to be the cleanest, most technologically advanced ever built Reshuffle at Stena Bulk as product tanker chief Johnny Schmolker quits Duo promoted to fill roles vacated by Swedish group's executive Costamare delivers spark in sluggish demolition market Greek owner offloads 28-year-old unit at robust price 3 Maj accounts blocked after legal action launched Croatian shipbuilder says it does not recognise claims for payment as overdue Insurer and owner devise Rhodanus salvage plan Cargoship remains aground off Corsica after missing turn despite warnings Novatek readies Kildin Island for LNG ship-to-ship transfers An area off the Russian coast to the north of Murmansk has been readied for LNG transshipments ahead of winter. Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway Shipping sources involved with the business said the ice-free area off the south-east coast of Kildin Island has been prepared with the harbour tugs, cryogenic hoses and large fenders required for the operations. They said transshipments are e US sanctions over Cosco begin to trickle down to LNG carriers All eyes on undelivered Arc7 ships and trading vessels as fears mount they could be shunned Ultragas sells oldest LPG carrier but denies link to sanctioned Caroil Chilean shipowner Ultragas has sold its oldest LPG carrier, but has denied reports that it went to a Cuban-controlled company suspected of violating US sanctions by trading oil from Venezuela to Cuba. Several brokers told TradeWinds that the shipowner had offloaded the 20,600-cbm Nordic Gas (built 1994) to Caroil Transport Marine for $9.5m. 'Madness' persists as Dynacom ties up tanker fixtures a Unmanned research ship to recreate Mayflower voyage IBM-backed project to unlock secrets of unexplored ocean In Greece, long-term worries cast shadows on tanker joy Tanker players in Greece are feting bumper freight rates, but lingering concerns about long-term challenges are spoiling the party TVL Marine returns to Kyokuyo for new boxship Taiwanese owner adds second feeder vessel at Japanese yard Gard appoints new CFO after departure of Steinar Bye Arendal-based P&I club appoints Christian Pritchard-Davie to fill position left vacant for months Cut engine power to meet greenhouse gas rules, Greece and shipowners say The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) has expressed support for Greece's proposal to meet short-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals by limiting the power of ship engines. Shipping is raring to go, but the global mood music sounds bleak Under the terms of the proposal, bulk carriers and tankers would reduce their main engine power by half and containerships by two-thirds. The measure should VIPs turn out for opening of Schulte's Cyprus training centre Germany's Schulte Group has further committed itself to Cyprus by opening an upgraded maritime training centre for its shipmanagement arm BSM. During Maritime Cyprus, the company hosted a hospitality event to mark the inauguration at the Marina Beach Bar, attended by more than 500 guests, including clients, Limassol mayor Nicos Nicolaides and officials from the department of merchant shipping. T Socar and Glencore battle over bill for ship laden with tainted oil Thenamaris-owned tanker in limbo for six months, racking up a potential demurrage bill of more than $3.1m Shipping is raring to go, but the global mood music sounds bleak Although the tonnage balance looks healthy, gloomy economic news is sapping business confidence Scrap means scrap, says seller TCC in capesize row with GMS Kenneth Koo-led shipowner goes to court to block bid by cash buyer GMS to trade demolition candidate Polish importer issues formal invitation for LNG carrier duo Expansionist-minded trader gets down to business on shipping by issuing tender Shell puts out call for Barcelona LNG bunker vessel Major currently has enquiries in the works for at least five new LNGBVs Dr Peters reveals fleet details after VLCC sale German group has another five tankers under management, but cannot comment on individual transactions Singapore catches second bunker player using magnets to cheat clients Maritime Port Authority wastes little time revoking companies' bunker craft operator licence Troim's 2020 Bulkers set to start rewarding shareholders Owner set to return "significant part" of current market cap to investors over next two to three years Ocean Yield adds 2020 Bulkers to client list with newcastlemax deal Ocean Yield has increased its exposure to the newcastlemax sector with a sale and bareboat charter back deal with 2020 Bulkers. Ocean Yield buys dual-fuel ethylene carrier from Navigator The Tor Olav Troim-backed bulker owner has agreed to sell two of its newbuildings to the Oslo-listed leasing company for $42m per vessel, net of a $5m sellers' credit. The acquisition includes a 13-year bar

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
Dry bulk markets are strengthening, says Pacific Basin A boost to demand from higher commodity volumes and a reduction in supply owing to IMO 2020 low sulfur fuel regulations are giving a boost... Port of Oakland says 2019 growth reflects strong economy in North California Port of Oakland has seen an uptick in volumes this year and is optimistic about remainder of 2019. IBM stock slides after revenue miss Despite revenue miss. IBM continued over two straight years of earnings beats. Information technology firm eTrac in partnership with delivery group eTrac, CLDA enter partnership to draw more last-mile carriers into eTrac database Tosca to acquire reusable packaging provider Polymer Logistics Polymer Logistics, which produces reusable packaging and display solutions, is being acquired by Tosca, a U.S.-based supply chain solutions provider. U.S. Congress debates federal independent contractor model Democrats, labor consider California's AB5 a "good first step" CSX improves operating ratio in the third quarter CSX's operating ratio improved despite declining revenues in the third quarter. The practicality behind retaining warehousing workforce in a tight labor market To reduce labor turnover, businesses will have to understand the needs of their workforce and look to innovate and optimize activities in and around the... Air Canada extends schedule blackout for Boeing 737 MAX into February Air Canada said Wednesday that it has removed the Boeing 737 MAX from its flying schedule until February 14 because ongoing regulatory uncertainty could cause... EVs to the rescue: Lessons from a California blackout "Electric cars are part of the solution, not the problem." Judge upholds $26.5 million jury award, refuses to grant new trial in fatal road-rage truck crash A judge recently declined to reduce the jury award of $26.5 million and refused to grant a new trial in a fatal road-rage crash in... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/16 East Trucking Freight Futures on Tuesday continued to lead a lackluster market. EC approves bridging loan for collapsed Thomas Cook subsidiary Condor Condor cargo operations will be business as usual Canadian Trucking Alliance head bemoans 'bastardized' freight marketplace, Driver Inc Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, calls out "small but growing" segment of the trucking industry that is circumventing regulations, including the practice... Nasty Nor'easter still on track to slam New England (forecast video) Coastal flooding, 60-mph winds possible as Nor'easter makes beeline toward I-95 corridor. Freight delays on the ground, in the air likely. How blockchain is making the supply chain more trustworthy Kayla Matthews explains some of the global uses of blockchain in logistics and supply chain. Shipping firms to pay $1.8 million fine for troubled reefer ship A U.S. Coast Guard investigation in February discovered the Nederland Reefer's chief engineer had devised a scheme to illegally dump oily bilge into the sea. Commentary: Wolfgang Lehmacher - a profile in supply chain, innovation and technology Market Voice Brian Aoaeh has a fascinating interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher, an expert on global supply chains (and much more)! Today's Pickup: Study suggests managing electric grid would offset power demands of EVs A new study says that proactively managing the electric grid by utilizing excess capacity in electric vehicle batteries could ease peak demand and lower overall... Big flames, not a lot of impact: California tank fire contained, I-80 reopens The explosion and fire were near a refinery, but initial reports that they were at a refinery were incorrect. US tariffs take heavy toll on China (with video) September saw China record its lowest monthly export growth to the U.S. since 1996 as the trade war inflicted more damage. Port Report: MSC adds to big ship trove with latest $762m order World's second largest container fleet continues push with ultra-large container ships. Canada's outlier trucking bankruptcy reveals millions owed to U.S. lender (with video) Court filings show that FTI, the Canadian sibling of HVH, had more than C$18 million in debts including C$16 million to U.S. Bank in one...

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OCTOBER 16, 2019
Persian Gulf-Europe freight at 11-year high could hit jet arbitrage: traders Clean Long Range tanker rates from the Persian Gulf to Europe soared to an 11-year high Tuesday, raising concerns about the workability of the jet arbitrage, traders said. Asian regrade slumps to near 1-year low as gasoil extends bull run, jet bearish Singapore (Platts)--15Oct2019/1153 pm EDT/353 GMT Expectations of a further bull run in the Asian gasoil market amid strong fundamentals, coupled with a sluggish jet outlook has led the Asian physical regrade to widen to a near one-year low, S&P Global Platts data showed. USGC crude exports flowing despite 128% VLCC freight spike Total volumes of US-origin crude exports are expected to see minimal impacts from spike in US Gulf Coast-loading VLCC freight rates of more than 128% since September 25 S Korea's 380 CST bunker premium drops to 2-month low on HSFO destocking The premium of South Korean delivered 380 CST bunker fuel to benchmark Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments dropped $22.32/mt week on week to a two-month low of $107.93/mt Tuesday on HSFO destocking ahead of IMO 2020. Fujairah takes Argentina's Escalante crude for LSFO production Flows of Argentina's heavy-sweet crude Escalante to Fujairah, UAE, have been seen in recent months, as the grade is sought to produce low sulfur fuel oil at the emirate's two crude processing facilities, Platts trade flow software cFlow indicates. European VGO market under pressure from rise in freight rates The European vacuum gasoil market has come under pressure of late, with the rise in freight rates globally impacting the arbitrage to the US, leading to a build in stocks, sources said

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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