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February 18, 2019

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Chinese New Year break sees container spot rates drop across major trades Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV ups its offer Panalpina shareholder David Samra urges board to consider DSV offer ONE sets record for box ship carrying heaviest single load of 19,100 TEU Los Angeles-Long Beach ports suffer containerised imports slowdown Hapag-Lloyd comes up with new steel-floor boxes able to carry heavier weight Fewer ships at Port Botany but container volume increases in 2018 Armed robberies against ships in Asia plunge 73pc in January: ReCAAP Weak close to 2018 drags down air cargo volume growth globally: WorldACD WFS opens new mega cargo handling facility at Brussels airport FedEx takes up warehousing space at Bahrain airport's new cargo zone

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FEBRUARY 17, 2019
DSV announces revised bid for Panalpina Gold Star Line & SARJAK Container Lines in joint liner break-bulk service from West Coast of India to Middle East IWAI launches portal for real-time information on available depth on stretches of National Waterways Juxtaposition & collation of Indian arbitration system vis-à-vis the rest Maersk pilots containerised cargo movement through inland waterway on the Ganga; deploys 16 boxes from Varanasi to Kolkata on the recently inaugurated multimodal terminal on National Waterway-1 Mukesh Oza, Shantanu Bhadkamkar & Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan conferred with NMIS Honorary Fellowship Major Ports handle 86.51 mt of thermal coal from April 2018 to Jan. 2019 Port of Antwerp reinforces engagement with India with extensive line-up of delegates for visit this week Tata Motors along with Tata Motors Finance Group enters into strategic tie-up with Kool-ex Cold Chain BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards sees participation from India & abroad Changing trends in logistics to be deliberated upon in detail at Conquest 2019 - Business Forum on Feb. 22 in New Delhi

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Czech locomotives ordered Emilia Romana region First woman presiding over Fedespedi Gearing up for carnival Estonian carrier shifts goods from road to rail ACS recognises importance of Atlanta Hydrogen fuel - on its way to Auckland Pamyra collaborating with Fresh Logistics System Globaltruck Management augments fleet More contracts collared, but turnover shrinks Modest growth at Rotterdam UK fund manager acquires ASL Aviation Mues shoulders COO role at Imperial Logistics "Curiosity of the Day" Cosco and Bolloré ink MoU Saudia Cargo contributes to air-sea-air cargo corridor Roll-out of direct Belgium to Italy rail link Eurogate Group on a stable path

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Grab some popcorn and watch the Panalpina-DSV-Agility soap opera Shadow of recession adds to carrier woes as rates fall after Chinese holiday UK's wide range of trading partners may soften impact of a no-deal Brexit XPO Logistics sees revenue and profits up in 2018, but the 2019 view not so rosy Bolloré and Cosco tie the cooperation knot tighter 'to explore new opportunities' Flexport expands air network to Chicago as it looks to raise another $500m Tobias Schmidt to head DHL's global forwarding operation in Germany Juergen Mues appointed chief operating officer at Imperial Logistics A new team to drive expansion for Gefco Freight Forwarding Landlocked Nepal pushes ahead to create national shipping line Supply chain radar: DSV ups its bid after Panalpina reveals talks with Agility

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Ricaurte Vasquez named next Panama Canal Administrator The Panama Canal Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Mr. Ricaurte Vasquez as the next Panama Canal Administrator. He will take office on September 4, 2019, succeeding current Administrator Jorge Excelerate and Equinor complete first Bahamas ship-to-ship LNG transfer Excelerate Energy L.P. and Equinor Energy AS have completed the first ever ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Bahamas. The transfer took place February 7. Utilizing Excelerate's floating AHTS delivery completes Maersk Supply Service Fleet Renewal program Maersk Supply Service has taken delivery of Maersk Maker, the final vessel in its Starfish AHTS newbuilding series, from Norway's Kleven shipyard. The vessel's arrival completes Maersk Supply Service's Fleet Renewal Program, NTSB reports on engine room fire on 50-year old towboat The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a report on a December 2017 engine room fire that forced the crew of a 1967-built towing vessel to evacuate the vessel, which incurred an MAN Rollo to supply engines for new pilot boat Zoetermeer, Netherlands, headquartered MAN Rollo is to supply two MAN diesel engines, each developing 882 kW at 2,100 rpm, for a new pilot boat, which is being built for the Dutch Pilotage Tanker operator fined $2 million in pollution case Limassol, Cyprus, headquartered Interorient Marine Services Limited has been fined $2 million and sentenced to four years probation after being convicted February 13 in the Western District of Louisiana, for maintaining false

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Diana sells two panamaxes to affiliated parties Disposals should be seen in context of strategy to phase out older tonnage and repurchase stock 'at a discount' TEN confirms order of suezmax pair The Greek tanker owner's latest deal, which is believed to be with Chevron, could yield revenues of up to $300m... What next for Lloyd's marine insurance? While underwriters have been heard to talk tough before, diminished capacity may mean that this time round they can make... Sanctions on Venezuela start to bite Shipowners are less exposed to sanctions if they are not dealing with PDVSA directly, but there can be operational and... Communication failures behind MSC Flaminia casualty Judgment on liability for explosion and fire points to shipper's failure to warn of dangerous condition of cargo ahead of... IMO chief pledges to improve casualty reporting record Kitack Lim tells Lloyd's List he will put in more effort so the body can point to a stronger track... HHIC-Phil reaches debt agreement Debt-ridden Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction is also negotiating with South Korean creditors on a solution DSV raises bid for Panalpina The shake-up in the logistics world order continues as Panalpina looks for its own opportunities Oceanic Breeze delivers first Ichthys LNG cargo The 79,883 dwt LNG carrier, owned by a 70:30 joint venture between Inpex Shipping Co and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisah, is... Surge in box traffic waning at US west coast ports Throughput could decline steeply, especially if the Trump tariffs are inceased to 25% on March 2, says consultant BP sees global LNG trade doubling by 2040 Global LNG trades are forecast to grow to 900bn cu m by 2040 from 400bn cu m in 2017, according... Daily Briefing 'Cool Company' launch stalled due to LNG spot market slump \| The Interview: Anastasios Papagiannopoulos \| Viewpoint: A flag for... The Interview: Anastasios Papagiannopoulos BIMCO's president talks about his confidence in meeting the 2020 sulphur cap and why Greece has yet to take full... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The most influential person in shipping Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Bill Thomas appointed new Clarksons chair The Spirent Communications chair succeeds acting chairman Ed Warner

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
NY-NJ port hires 650 as volume grows Industrial real estate demand keeps building in US Gulf XPO on growth track despite big customer loss Saudi ban spoils outlook for Brazil chicken exports DSV bid reveals Panalpina shareholder divide

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Nordic American Offshore avoids having to swallow poison pill Canadian investor exempt from 15% shares ceiling. Vasquez to take helm at Panama Canal Ricaurte Vasquez will take the reins of the Panama Canal Authority this fall, the organization announced Friday. Vasquez will take over as Panama Canal Administrator 4 September, replacing Jorge Quijano who held the post for seven years and spent a total of 40 years with the waterway. "We are committed to ensuring that Mr. Vasquez acquires the knowledge and expertise required for a smooth transi Oaktree Capital, Goldentree Asset up stakes in Eagle Bulk Oaktree owns more than one-third of the New York-listed bulker owner. Wilh Wilhelmsen in the red for fourth quarter Wilh Wilhelmsen "took a beating" in the fourth quarter according to its chief executive, posting a NOK 345.7m ($40m) loss. The Oslo-traded company said maritime services did well, but marine services took a hit and "a substantial change in fair valuation of the group's investments". Wallenius Wilhelmsen eyes dividend after profitable quarter Analysts at DNB Markets said while impairments at Sur Diana Shipping eyes $24.7m from panamax sales, charters Simeon Palios-led bulker player plans to offload two ships while chartering two others into 2021. GasLog executives strike confident note on newbuilding contracts and funding Peter Livanos-backed GasLog is confident of securing long-term charters for its two open newbuildings and landing finance for its full orderbook. GasLog: Korean shipyard mega-merger will drive up LNG newbuilding prices GasLog talks up record fourth quarter results GasLog has nine vessels on order, with most of the ships set to join Shell, Centrica or Cheniere following delivery. One ship set t Maersk Supply completes fleet renewal with future ownership still in question The Danish owner has a young, valuable fleet of OSVs, but parent's plans for the company remain unclear BULL buys Pappas product tanker as fleet expansion plans kick off Indonesian tanker operator pushes growth agenda as it adopts a bullish stance towards the country's oil transport sector Zvezda Arctic LNG 2 newbuild subsidies could hit $875m A new series of LNG carriers to be built in Russia for the Arctic LNG 2 project could attract state subsidies of up to RUB 60bn ($875m). This is according to a "consortium" letter to the ministry of industry seen by the Kommersant daily. Sovcomflot poised to order first ship for Arctic LNG 2 Novatek reserves slots for 14 Arctic LNG carriers worth $4.45bn The report claims each of up to 15 plan GasLog: Korean shipyard mega-merger will drive up LNG newbuilding prices No reduction in berth space but values may already be increasing, chief executive says Seabrokers: feast or famine for OSV owners Norwegian broker Seabrokers said rate spikes this year may be giving anchor-handler (AHTS) owners hope that better times lie ahead. But it warned that the market remains volatile and it is likely to be more a case of "feast or famine" rather than a sustained recovery. Freezing order upheld as Russian owners fight over OSV charters OSVs drive impairment charges to $741m at ABN Amro "While 2018 ONE claims new teu loading record from Maersk Japanese container line ONE claims to have loaded the most boxes ever on one vessel. Its 20,146-teu MOL Tribute (built 2017) took on 19,190 teu earlier this month, it said. The previous world record was reported as 19,038 teu on Maersk Line's 20,568-teu Mumbai Maersk (built 2018) last August. The MOL Tribute is deployed on ONE's Far East Loop 2 service for THE Alliance line grouping. It achiev Equinor extends charter of JJ Ugland shuttle tanker Norwegian oil major Equinor has extended a charter for a JJ Ugland shuttle tanker. The shipowner said the 126,000-dwt Vinland (built 2000) will remain with Equinor for another six months. This will take it up to November 2019. There are also further options to stretch the deal until August 2020. The vessel is operating in the North Sea, the company said. JJ Ugland signed the original charter German entrepreneur snaps up big stake in ailing Flensburger Liquidity crisis at ferry shipbuilder eased as Sapinda and Siem inject funds Suez Canal extends toll rebates for bulkers Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is keeping a bulker rebate in force until the end of this year. It said the move was part of paying more attention to its "users' best interest" and was made after "considering the new changes in the global shipping market, and world economy". The fee rebate applies to ships operating between ports in the Americas and in Asia. US Coast Guard warns of GPS outag Morgan Stanley downgrades Tsakos Energy Navigation as debt repayments rise A focus on debt repayments and short-term weakness in the tanker market have led Morgan Stanley to downgrade shares in Greek shipowner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN). Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis dropped the stock to equal weight today, suggesting the upcoming refinancing of preferred stocks and high debt repayments could eat into the company's liquidity. Greeks emerge as net buyers in sale-and-pu Greek manager says nothing wrong with 'banned' rice cargo A Greek shipmanager has said there is nothing wrong with a cargo of rice "banned" in two West African countries. CSAV ruling gives shippers advantage in cargo damage cases The BBC reported that the authorities in Guinea and Togo had branded 18,000 tonnes of rice from Myanmar on the 51,000-dwt cargoship Oceanprincess (built 1999) as "unfit for consumption". It cited a note from the Togolese mini Robert Bubgee talks sibling shareholdings and tactical time charters Scorpio Bulkers unlikely to sell stock in tanker stablemate, while product giant won't be signing period deals for economic reasons. Chopped Maersk Honam section heads to HHI The viable stern section of the fire-ravaged Maersk Honam is en route to South Korea to have a new bow fitted. The rear part of the 15,262-teu boxship (built 2017) was loaded onto Cosco's 98,000-dwt heavylift ship Xin Guang Hua (built 2016) off Dubai on 2 February. Maersk Line said it is now in transit and is expected to pass Singapore on Monday. The 228.5m section will be delivered next month Changdao Xianglong returns to Jinglu for ro-pax Chinese owner Changdao Xianglong has headed back to the domestic Jinglu Shipyard for a new ro-pax. Brokers said the 2,000-passenger vessel will be ready in 2020. No cost was given for the contract. The Shandong shipowner's three existing ferries were delivered from Jinglu in 2017. The yard is also building bulkers for Chartworld and Laskaridis. Hellenic Tankers completes lucrative VLCC asset play with Nathalin deal Brokers say subjects have now been lifted and new price benchmark can be pencilled in. Number of Cyprus-based owners doubles as Greek link mooted Cyprus' deputy minister for shipping has revealed the number of companies setting up headquarters there has nearly doubled in six years. Natasa Pilides told AP the numbers are a testament to its growing appeal as a maritime business hub. She said there are currently 203 shipping companies operating under tax-resident status in Cyprus, 100 more than in 2013. More are doing business there, but are Hanjin strikes debt-swap deal for Philippines yard South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has agreed a debt restructuring deal for its Philippines shipyard. Hanjin Heavy stock suspended as loss hits $1.2bn It said on Friday that the rescheduling agreement with creditors will be submitted to a local court by the end of February, the Yonhap news agency reported. The Subic Bay yard, HHIC-Phil, filed for rehabilitation in January afte Aqualiner orders ferry double at Rodman Polyships Expanding Dutch owner Aqualiner has contracted two more new ferries. It has opted to build the 248-passenger vessels at Rodman Polyships of Vigo, Spain. They will be delivered in September this year for an undisclosed cost. The owner has one ferry in operation, which was built at Damen Antalya in Turkey in 2017. Three more are due from the yard this year. Rodman is also building seven ferries Angelicoussis back at DSME for more LNG tonnage South Korean shipbuilder continues to bag newbuildings ahead of marriage with Hyundai Heavy Schulte Group distances itself from supramax arrest German shipowner says legal woes plaguing the Universal Bremen in Singapore are the problems of the charters. Marco Polo Marine slashes the red ink in first quarter But restructured offshore vessel company still hurt by weak rates and lack of newbuilding demand APL Vancouver en route to Singapore for discharge Fire hit containership allowed to sail from Vietnam, expected to come alongside on Monday

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Panalpina in talks with Agility as DSV sweetens its offer The Swiss forwarding company Panalpina and Kuwait-based Agility talk "partnership opportunities" while the Danish firm DSV makes an all-cash offer for Panalpina. XPO shares plunge after earnings miss FedEx shares also tumble over speculation that Amazon may handle more logistics work in house. USDOT's multimodal grant funding nears $1.2 billion The Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development program receives funding for grants for the first time in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. Guidance issued for importers affected by ship fire Customs and Border Protection said shipments on board the Yantian Express were in the process of being released prior to arrival in the U.S. Trump says he again could delay raise in China tariffs Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods from China in annual import value are set to rise from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2, unless the U.S. and China can reach an agreement to reduce trade tensions. Tank ship operator sentenced for dumping oily waste Safety rule to improve oil train spill response readiness German firm fined $5.5 million for sanctions violations MOL Tribute sets loading record with 19,190 TEUs

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
US Atlantic Coast refinery issues, Venezuela sanctions help rally oil futures Unplanned work at Phillips 66's Bayway, New Jersey, refinery and further sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector helped rally the oil complex Friday. US sanctions Venezuelan oil minister Quevedo, calls him 'illegitimate' PDVSA president The US Department of the Treasury on Friday added Venezuelan oil minister Manuel Quevedo to its list of sanctioned individuals Oil market forecasters largely bearish on 2019 The three most closely watched oil market forecasters are all bracing for a significant upsurge in non-OPEC supply growth in 2019 Gazprom Neft to increase crude production by 2% in 2019 Gazprom Neft expects its crude production to grow by 2% year on year in 2019 First VLSFO bunker delivery to major container liner at Rotterdam Oil trading company Orim Energy has delivered the first shipment of very low sulfur fuel oil bunker fuel to a major container shipping liner to Rotterdam Poor weather, barge congestion delay bunker operations in Piraeus Barge congestion at the Greek port of Piraeus has been supporting 380 CST bunker fuel prices External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Bureau Veritas releases 'Phase 2' of online tool to aid fuel compliance management The latest development comes after Phase 1 of MFC was released in April 2018. BP's 'rapid transition' 2040 scenario sees key role for gas, renewables BP sees the bulk of this reduction in CO2 emissions coming from the power sector. Scorpio maintains plan for scrubber installations despite port bans "We maintain that position with the anticipated regulatory 5- to 10-year lifespan of scrubbers," Mackey said.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

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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