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November 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates slip 2.9pc to US$708/TEU, USWC plunge 11.8pc at $1,351/FEU
  • Hong Kong's economy forecast to shrink 1.3pc for the year
  • Cosco secures bank funding of US$156.8m to expand Greek port of Piraeus
  • HMM still in the red in Q3, but cost-cutting efforts are working
  • Hapag-Lloyd's profits soar in first 9 months of the year
  • Mark Frese to take over as new chief financial officer at Hapag-Lloyd
  • Tariffs threaten import/export trade at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Terminal operators in Australia raise fees to counteract drop in box volumes
  • Alibaba's Cainiao to start China-Russia freighter services with 2 Russian airlines
  • UPS and CVS make first home drone delivery of prescription medicines
  • Etihad Cargo opens 24/7 Control Centre to monitor shipments in real time

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk improves profitability across the business in Q3
  • Explicatory analysis of "Letter of Indemnity" for "Release of Cargo" without OBL
  • FFFAI meets Shipping Minister, other Ministry officials to discuss issues & solutions
  • MMTC revenue from exports up whopping 384 pc
  • Trade tensions, protectionism seen as reasons for decline in Oct. exports
  • Essar Ports gives shape to Gujarat Maritime Board's vision with Hazira Passenger Ferry Terminal
  • Minister inaugurates coastal berth & other projects at Chennai Port
  • Mumbai Port Trust in ocean cleanliness drive
  • CONCOR's ICD Tihi in Indore to be functional from today
  • Teamglobal Logistics acquiring Gateway Distriparks' Chandra CFS in Chennai
  • Cotton output for 2019-20 projected to rise by 13 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Healthy ambitions
  • VTG to add transparency to its fleet
  • Maersk's recent optimism justified
  • Volumes down for 11th month in a row
  • Silver medal for CSR efforts
  • French prime minister inaugurates Ceva Logistics' new HQ
  • Goldhofer is "global market leader champion 2020"
  • Chinese-Russian efforts to create an «Agroexpress»
  • Geodis and SFCE extend partnership
  • Tideworks expands presence in Florida
  • ACS gets bigger in the "Big Apple"
  • 180,000 more vehicles to pass through the port of Lübeck
  • Sympathy for the smart in the port of Gothenburg
  • Elvis opens new cargo handling hall
  • Innovation in safety award for a team of three companies
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Wet lease ops between the USA and Canada
  • US short line rail joins responsible care initiative

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Transpacific routes hit hardest as container spot rates take another tumble
  • 'Strong operational performance' in Q3 keeps Maersk on course
  • Returning chartered ships makes a dent in Yang Ming results
  • Avianca Cargo freighter turbo-charges DFW's global ambitions
  • Lifetime achievement award for BIFA's Robert Keen
  • Eric Brandt is Crane Worldwide's new vice president of sales for US east
  • Analysis: DHL GFF - how to approach a sleeping bear
  • On the wires: Søren Toft, MSC steal Maersk's thunder in November rain

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • IMO panel backs away from ship speed or power limits
    This week's sixth session of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions (ISWG-GHG 6) looks to have backed away from proposals to limit either ships' speed or ships'
  • Wärtsilä and PSA Marine ink LOI on smart technology
    Wärtsilä and Singapore-based PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the co-creation of smart technologies for the marine sector. The focus will be on solutions that are human-centric and deployable. The Letter
  • Ulstein: Zero-emission SX 190 could sea trial in 2022
    Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein says it is ready to deliver a zero-emission offshore construction vessel within three years. The SX190 Zero Emission DP2 construction support vessel is Ulstein's first hydrogen powered
  • Conrad reports profitable quarter
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today reported its third quarter and nine months 2019 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2019. For the quarter ended

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Speculation grows over MSC top management shake-up
    MSC management remain quiet on rumours of a top level shake-up, but industry speculation suggests that veteran chairman Gianluigi Aponte...
  • EU opens tax probe into Italian ports
    The European Commission has launched an investigation into tax exemptions in place for Italian ports, while welcoming a Spanish commitment...
  • Sovcomflot benefits from stronger tanker market
    The higher spot rates are leading to much more appetite for period charters, said the company's chief financial officer
  • IMO snubs mandatory speed limits
    Regulators in London have shunned speed limits in favor of target-based greenhouse gas measures in a crucial loss for the...
  • Global Freight Awards 2019 winners announced
    We reveal the rundown of freight and logistics companies that walked away with gongs from this year's Global Freight Awards...
  • Shipping must collaborate to avoid cargo-related fires, industry told
    A revision to the special provisions in the International Maritime Organization's code of practice for the packing of cargo transport units...
  • Courts shine spotlight on shipping's 'victimless crime'
    Insurance fraud is contrary to all known ethical codes, religious or secular. It is also a serious criminal offence, which...
  • American Club levies big supplementary calls, as London Club goes for 7.5% rate rise
    Owners will have to put their hands deeper in their pockets for P&I cover next year, although clubs vary as...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Have mandatory speed limits hit a road block?
    The campaign for mandatory speed limits for shipping suffered a blow during technical talks at IMO this week. For some...
  • Maersk to maintain cost focus following Toft departure
    The loss of its chief operating officer will not distract Maersk from continuing to drive its operating costs down
  • GasLog raises $98m from Norwegian bond sale
    Move sees LNG owner buy back $34.4m of bonds due in 2021
  • The Interview: Bronson Hsieh
    After three years at helm, the chairman of Taiwan-based Yang Ming has put the idea of ordering super-sized boxships on...
  • Vallianz sees challenging near-term conditions for OSV sector
    However conscious of its dependence on one main client, Vallianz is trying to broaden and diversify its revenue streams, and...
  • Pyxis optimistic about medium range tankers
    Greek owner says the numbers suggest a trend that goes beyond usual seasonal uplift
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Russia key to global seaborne coal market | Viewpoint: A life of crime | Lack of confidence among...
  • Maersk lowers container growth outlook
    'The organic volume growth in Ocean is now expected to be slightly below the estimated average market growth' of 1%...
  • Seaspan to acquire fleet of six containerships
    The six ships, totalling some 59,700 teu in capacity, now operate under long-term charter with 'a leading global liner'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • NY-NJ trucker classification battle advances
  • US freight volumes decline amid mixed economic signals
  • Trans-Pacific container spot rate drop caps weak peak
  • Toft move a dawning of new era at MSC
  • Is Canada the light at the end of the PSR intermodal tunnel?
  • Scrubbers are wild card for container shipping edge
  • Maersk increases profitability in weakening container market

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Holland & Knight named US News maritime firm of the year
    Holland & Knight has been named maritime law firm of the year by US News and World Report. It was the fourth time the maritime practice has come away with the honour, having won in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Blue Fin Tankers targets Valero for damages over tainted fuel "We are proud of this honour, and recognise that it would not have been possible without the lasting partnerships and opportunities p
  • Hermitage Offshore shares, short interest make huge jumps
    Investors are flocking to Hermitage Offshore and its short interest has more than doubled in the last month. Shares in the Scorpio Group-backed, New York-traded company shot up nearly 70%, or $0.43, to $1.06 in late trading Friday. Trading volume peeked over 878,000 and the number of shares short hit 372,560, up from 145,320 on 15 October. Hermitage Offshore racks up another loss The Emanuele
  • Diamond S top private equity backers want out
    WL Ross and First Reserve retain Pareto in bid to sell more than 17 million shares over time.
  • Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes
    Greek owner mulled to be benefitting from fleet wind-down of Singaporean commodity trader
  • Performance Shipping linked to Zodiac aframax
    Market rumours say Symeon Palios-led outfit is buying its third tanker
  • Petronas launches hunt for two bespoke-size LNG carriers
    Malaysian energy giant has plans to use vessels of variant sizes as it grows its business to reach new LNG buyers
  • VLGC rates touch four-year high as US exports boost market
    Rates also rise for midsize LPG carriers as bullish factors trickle down to the smaller tonnages
  • IMO agrees slow steaming is out, decarbonisation goals are in
    The International Chamber of Shipping and UK Chamber of Shipping have been the first to welcome the outcome of this week's meeting.
  • Maersk's Skou not afraid of rivals' big boxship newbuildings
    Danish line's boss says it and partner MSC have a competitive advantage when it comes to ship size
  • Sovcomflot profit surges in volatile tanker markets
    Russian state shipowner logged a bottom line of $26m as revenue increased in the third quarter
  • Evidence a Greek tanker caused spill? 'None whatsoever'
    Records retrieved from five tankers do not raise crude leak suspicions, top Greek government official says
  • Thoresen Shipping posts 'outstanding' profit
    Thoresen Shipping has bounced back after a tough second quarter with big headline numbers. Thoresen Shipping sees net profit shrink almost 70% The firm, which is part of the Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) group, reported profit of THB 234.5m ($7.8m) for the third quarter, up by 174% year on year. "We are pleased to achieve strong results in this quarter and in particular that our shipping segment
  • Crowdsourcing ship platform Marvest eyes third fund
    Hamburg company seeks cash to finance another bulker
  • Awilco LNG faces long wait for collision cash
    Norwegian owner less optimistic about getting its hands on money quickly
  • Belships profit hit by accounting tweak
    A change in the Oslo-listed shipowner's accounting principles had an impact in an otherwise steady quarter.
  • Hartmann Gas takes over Chinese handysize LPG carrier newbuilding
    Hartmann Gas Carriers of Germany is moving into the handysize LPG carrier segment by purchasing a newbuilding from Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China. The 22,000-cbm ship was originally ordered by Norway's Odfjell, but the contract was cancelled after heavy delays. Hafnia finally wins senior listing - but at what cost? Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vesse
  • Soren Toft said to be taking over at Maersk's alliance partner MSC
    Swiss line not commenting on reports linking former COO to top job
  • New Fortress targets 10 LNG terminals by fourth quarter 2020
    Co-founder, chairman and chief executive Wes Edens sees 'tremendous promise' in shipping
  • Hafnia Tankers draws support for Oslo deal pricing amid barbs
    Second financier says downsized equity sale nonetheless came close to net asset value of giant product tanker company
  • Koch stretches charters for new 2020 Bulkers ships
    US charterer adds another year to deals for Newcastlemaxes
  • Scrubber retrofits dent Okeanis but forward bookings 'impressive'
    Loss increased in third quarter but fourth quarter rates ahead of peers
  • Torvald Klaveness has no plans to wind down Bulkhandling
    Dry bulk company Torvald Klaveness of Norway has no plans to wind up its Bulkhandling pool despite scaling down as an operator of supramax bulkers. This pool has some 50 handymax and supramaxes. Klaveness this week announced that it would concentrate on the larger segments, through spin-off Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) and the larger Baumarine pool. Klaveness CEO Lasse Kristoffersen c
  • US attempt to wield shipping as diplomatic weapon spells unnecessary trouble
    Washington's approach on sanctions would push up compliance costs while undermining US dollars' long-term dominance
  • Maersk boosts profit despite lower global container demand
    Danish boxship giant's focus on capacity management pays off in third quarter
  • LNG faces possible funding issues after EIB ditches fossil fuels
    Wood Mackenzie says European bank's new financing criteria will make lending to gas projects very difficult
  • GasLog taps Norwegian bond investors for $98.4m
    Peter Livanos-backed LNG player has also acquired some of its bonds maturing in 2021
  • Team Tankers remains in the red as fleet clear-out continues
    Hans Feringa-led owner continues concentrate its efforts on younger, more sophisticated, deep sea assets

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Canadian National laying off workers
    The railway cited challenging economic headwinds and could release up to 1,600 employees.
  • UPS to waive money-back guarantees if third parties use tracking data
    UPS to waive money back guarantees on late deliveries if 3rdparties access package tracking data
  • Lawmakers told foreign ships threatening US maritime sector
    Vessel group alleges "lucrative cost advantage" over American-flagged ships.
  • CarrierDirect: Effective trucking technology is more than a checklist item
    Thinking of technology as static is like buying 100 trucks and running them for 30 million miles -- something you set once and forget., according...
  • Jury slaps Georgia trucking company with $8 million verdict in motorcycle crash
    A Georgia jury awarded $8 million to a motorcyclist who was seriously injured when a dump truck hit an orange construction barrel, which ricocheted into...
  • Freight volumes fall for second straight week, uptrend in question
    Peak season woes continue
  • California intensifies efforts to slash railway emissions
    The initiative is part of a broader push to limit diesel emissions from freight facilities.
  • Delta refuses to sweeten Alitalia investment offer
    U.S. carrier remains firm with 10% offer
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/15
    Trucking Freight Futures continue to be bogged down in a directionless and low volatility cycle.
  • Watch for five supply chain ERP trends in 2020
    Enterprise resource planning will bring changes to supply chains in 2020. Kayla Matthews points out several technologies that will gain greater acceptance and use in...
  • Mafia blamed as $275 million of cocaine seized
    Europol believe Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia is behind the use of Gioia Tauro as a cocaine hub for western Europe.
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine reports increase in revenue, smaller loss
    HMM had an increase in revenue and smaller loss in third quarter when compared to the same 2018 period.
  • China reopens market to US poultry imports
    U.S. poultry producers eye more than $1 billion market potential for China after being shut out for five years.
  • What blockchain means for lawyers, e-commerce merchants and financial services
    "Automation may not be a threat to lawyers; it might be a threat to young lawyers," Shane Orians said.
  • More snow bursts to slam the Northeast
    Snow squalls could be trouble for truckers across interior Northeast, while rain and wind dominate parts of the South.
  • FreightWaves Radio preview: the word from the floor of FreightWaves Live
    The events of the recently completed FreightWaves LIVE event will be "center stage" on this weekend's edition of FreightWaves Radio. Tune in to this Saturday's...
  • Today's Pickup: New Jersey slaps Uber with $650 million over driver classification
    Plus: Seattle money play: Convoy wins, Amazon loses
  • JD.com reports robust sales growth with the expectation for more
    Chinese e-commerce heavyweight JD.com reports strong growth across its platform, a trend the company expects to continue.
  • Has MSC signed up Maersk's Toft as CEO?
    The shipping grapevine is abuzz with rumors that the man who was Maersk's COO until Monday (Nov. 11) could soon be leading MSC.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
  • Tankers delayed as bad weather hits port, STS operations in Med
    Gale and swell in the Mediterranean as well as bad weather around the Turkish straits are affecting port operations and ship-to-ship transfers, leading to delays of up to five days for vessels bunkering, loading and discharging, trading and shipping sources said Friday.
  • FEATURE: Refinery run cuts on horizon as global distillate margins narrow, traders say
    With oil processing margins from Europe to Asia trending downward, market sources this week have said that some refiners may be considering run cuts, which would likely tighten middle distillate markets and support cash prices in the spot market.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude settles higher on renewed demand optimism
    Crude futures settled higher Friday, following equities gains on some renewed global demand growth optimism.
  • China's Dalian FTZ new operational procedures to cut costs for bunker players
    Dalian FTZ's two models include ex-storage by cargo and distribute by small partials as well as optimizing two types of warehouse.
  • ADNOC on the hunt for refining projects in China, India, Indonesia, UAE
    "Our main strategy is adding value to every barrel of oil that we process," Hajri said.
  • Idemitsu not planning any Japan refinery closures before March 2023
    "We intend to consider whether to keep the position of the seven refineries as it is, or restructure them," Kito said.
  • Japan delivered 380 CST bunker price falls to 2-year low
    "Demand is so-so for HSFO, while LSFO volumes have picked up," a trader said.

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