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BRIEFS
August 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate up 0.2pc to US$812/TEU, USWC off 7.3pc to $1,368/FEU
  • OOCL cancels transpacific sailings due to insufficient demand
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-West African rates $500/TEU on September 1
  • Hamburg first half volume up 7.5pc to 4.7 million TEU, but bulk slips
  • HKTDC's Belt and Road Summit Sept 11-12 at exhibition centre
  • HKTDC welcomes the HK Government's economic relief measures
  • Container volumes from Asia to US rose 3.2pc in July to 1,529,701 TEU
  • Liberty makes war on equity in truckers' Hours of Service regulation row
  • International Chamber of Shipping meet in London September 11
  • Rotterdam launches PortXchange to provide digital shipping app
  • Asia Terminals sees Q2 earnings rise 26pc due to Manila, Batangas growth
  • Cathay CEO Hogg, chief commercial officer Loo quit after Beijing rebuke
  • Thai air force devises Hong Kong contingency evacuation plan
  • Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific must kow-tow to Beijing to survive
  • Asia to lead demand for freighter, passenger planes in next 20 years

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 18, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk shows strong gains in earnings & revenue in Q2
  • Dry & other indexes up
  • Expounding on locution of "Merchant" in a Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • For the first time ever, an Indian flag vessel, Shreyas Shipping & Logistics' MV SSL Balaji, successfully handles locomotive cargo
  • Indian Register of Shipping forges training partnership with Coast Guard
  • Marine Container Services launches shipping portal in Kolkata
  • Transition period for Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations
  • Sunil Paliwal appointed CMD of Kamarajar Port
  • Allcargo Logistics Park, Dadri flags off first road movement of Customs-cleared cargo from ICD Dadri to Nepal
  • Exports show upward trend in July
  • Govt mulls measures for easier flow of credit to exporters to spur growth
  • High Level Committee recommends CSR expenditure to be made tax deductible

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rolling out a short red carpet
  • Dutch hinterland connections expanded
  • Don Daseke steps down as CEO Americas
  • New bulk transfer facility opened in Georgia
  • Risks for container terminals underestimated
  • DHL strengthens cooperation with Mattel in Australia
  • Eastern Canadian airport to upgrade cargo facilities
  • Agility's ebitda grows by 27% in H1/2019
  • Changes in the management at Neska
  • RCG seals the deal with Caterpillar
  • Investing in the port of Novi Sad
  • Flying horses and cows around the globe
  • Quickpac comes to Basel
  • UPS announces CFO succession plan
  • Testing self-driving tractor trailers in Arizona
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Switzerland reverses the trend
  • New Russian airport reaches for the stars

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Transpacific rates take a tumble as trade war ripples spread
  • US intermodal sector loses market share for fourth consecutive quarter
  • Analysis: what makes Expeditors the tastiest asset-light prey
  • Latam narrows Q2 loss, but cargo showing disappoints
  • Cathay CEO quits after carrier is caught up in Hong Kong protests
  • M&A radar: The DSV show goes live on Monday as Ceva is the latest to poach Panalpina staff

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Scandlines to add rotor sail to hybrid ferry
    Hamburg, Germany, headquartered ferry operator Scandlines has signed an agreement with Finnish rotor sail pioneer Norsepower Oy Ltd, to install Norsepower's rotor sail solution on board the M/V Copenhagen, a hybrid passenger
  • CSA 2020 members welcome findings of SINTEF study
    Members of the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020), which represents shipowners who have invested in exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) have welcomed a study published in June by Norway's SINTEF, one
  • Conrad reports more red ink but adds to newbuild backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today reported its second quarter and six months 2019 financial results and backlog at June 30, 2019. For the quarter ended
  • Kongsberg Digital solutions will fast-track Korean autonomous ship R&D
    Asker, Norway, based Kongsberg Digital has won a contract to supply a fully-featured bridge simulator for a new, state-of-the-art autonomous ship research facility in Ulsan, South Korea. The Korean government has committed
  • Jim Kearns joins Jones Walker
    Law firm Jones Walker LLP reports that James "Jim" Kearns has joined the firm as special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group in the Washington, D.C., office. Kearns is an experienced maritime
  • Fincantieri Bay cuts first steel for Great Lakes bulker newbuild
    Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and the Interlake Steamship Company hosted a ceremonial first-cut-of-steel event Wednesday, celebrating the historic start of construction on the first U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier built

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Gibraltar considers US move to block Iranian tanker departure
    Allegations realting to the oil tanker Grace 1 contained in a US application are confidential and cannot be disclosed
  • DSV near to closing Panalpina deal
    Full integration of the two companies is expected to take two to three years
  • Gulf is 'too dangerous' for private armed guards on ships
    'Using private armed guards against state actors like the IRGC would be catastrophic, escalating any situation out of control, and...
  • Seized UK tanker likely 'spoofed' by Iran
    Analysis of AIS data by Lloyd's List Intelligence shows for the first time that Stena Impero fitted the pattern for...
  • Eagle Bulk moves European operations to Copenhagen
    Eagle's Copenhagen office will be headed up by Mathias Groenvald, who has more than 30 years experience in the dry...
  • Harland and Wolff administrators allow time for rescue talks
    Shipyard and engineering firm seeks buyer as workers' temporary layoffs extended
  • Maritime Cities: Building the connected cluster
    Heritage is best left to the tourist board. It will be the maritime cities that facilitate collaboration, connect and integrate...
  • Swiss Re to drop London hull underwriting
    'In London, we will discontinue underwriting from November 1. The underwriting will all be done out of the Italian office,'...
  • Vale cuts iron ore output
    The impact to iron ore production is estimated at 330,000 tonnes per month
  • Pirates shoot at LPG carrier off Nigeria
    The crew on the Wisdom Marine vessel retreated to the citadel and the master took evasive action
  • Large lines should think about asset-sharing
    The use of platforms to provide specialised services could allow carriers to focus on their core strengths
  • Gibraltar's chief minister says Iranian tanker could leave today
    Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo decided to lift the detention order after written assurances from Tehran that the ship would...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's hydrogen future
    CMB's chief executive Alexander Saverys believes that hydrogen offers shipping's best bet to reach a zero-carbon future and he is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Gibraltar orders release of Iranian tanker | Maersk chief says trade war threatens global growth | Viewpoint: The happy seafarer...
  • BDI bounces towards new highs
    Capesize segment bustles on iron ore trade, while panamaxes are enjoying their run mostly from split stems from the capesize...
  • Sinanju seals two-year LNG-fuelled bunker tanker charter with Exxonmobil
    The group will focus on building competencies in handling liquefied natural gas and will work towards bunker deliveries
  • Samsung Heavy bags one more LNG carrier
    Order comes following the company's deteriorating bottom line in the second quarter
  • USCG increases OPA90 penalties in line with inflation
    Some specialist insurers have announced that insured vessels will automatically still be covered, at no additional premium, until policy renewal...
  • Marinvest eyes methanol as viable alternative
    High uncertainty of availability of high sulphur fuel oil at ports around the world after the IMO global sulphur cap...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Trans-Pac spot rate drop underscores modest peak forecast
  • Midwest, NE truck lanes buck falling US rates
  • 2019 JOC Directory of Trucking Companies
  • Major container lines to study alternative fuels
  • Fr. Meyer's Sohn: Forwarders fuel modern supply chain, not carriers

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • Experts point to high level of demoralisation for cruise staff
    Industry takes a split view on crew satisfaction with Seafarers Happiness Index ranking low for cruiseship staff, while industry body CLIA says job gratification is high among mariners
  • Political unrest 'good for shipping' says Nordic American Tankers
    The US-listed company narrows loss for the second quarter and launches reverse stock split to boost share price
  • Genting Hong Kong secures $3bn loan for world's largest cruiseship newbuilds
    The world's largest cruiseships by passenger capacity have secured bank and German export finance at a competitive rate
  • BW Offshore FPSO contract extended in Gabon
    One of BW Offshore's floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units has had its contract extended for a further 12 months in offshore Gabon. BW Offshore agrees to acquire stake in Brazil oilfield The 141,000-dwt FPSO Petroleo Nautipa (built 1975) is operating on the Etame field for Vaalco Energy, which has extended its contract for lease and operation of the unit. The firm period wa
  • Sveaas-owned Kistefos taps bond market for $27.8m
    Investment company reports first-half loss as Western Bulk weighs on bottom line.
  • Mitsui & Co books another MR newbuilding at Samsung Heavy
    Latest vessel set for delivery in 2021 as trading house takes its tally of MR units at the South Korean yard to six
  • Boxship fires top of agenda for industry group CSSF
    Containership safety body will report on measures to deal with fires in November
  • Hopes lifted of possible buyer for Harland & Wolff shipyard
    Administrators extend layoff of workers as talks point to potential 'credible offers' for Belfast builder
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys back stock after share price crash
    Investors have been dumping shares following news that Yangzijiang's chairman is assisting with investigations by the Chinese government
  • K Line LNG carrier makes close call en route to US terminal
    US Coast Guard to investigate passage of ship inbound to Corpus Christi facility
  • ExxonMobil charters Singapore's first LNG powered bunker tanker
    Global oil major fixes pioneer LNG-powered bunker tanker from Singapore's Sinanju Tankers
  • Austal latest to be linked with former Hanjin Subic yard
    Aussie fast ferry specialist "continually assessing expansion opportunities" but mum on latest rumours
  • Modec raises $1.1bn for Petrobras project
    Project bond issued in Singapore is used to refinance FPSO
  • Samsung bags eleventh LNG carrier order for 2019
    South Korean shipbuilder close to 50% of order target for this year following latest contract
  • Norden secures more pellet shipment work from Enviva
    Danish owner has also secured contract to ship coal from Indonesia to Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • FreightWaves oil report: a narrowing Brent/WTI spread could spell doom for crude by rail
    A lot of new pipeline capacity is kicking in and the need for trains is going to be greatly reduced.
  • DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: female truckers expect discrimination
    Australia's road transport industry has a way to go in ensuring gender equity. Research has found that female workers encounter misogyny, bullying and discrimination. In...
  • UPS removes delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
    Eliminating the residential fee reveals UPS' comfort level and ability to better engineer its network.
  • Customs systems back online after outage at airports nationwide
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection systems at airports nationwide encountered an unexpected outage Friday afternoon, leaving passengers waiting in extremely long lines, according to multiple...
  • Tendered truckload volumes continue to post year-over-year gains
    OTVI.USA began the week with a rocky start before recovering to finish the week.
  • Former ATA official named deputy at federal highway agency
    Mala Parker says she'll work to modernize U.S. roads and bridges.
  • How time charters offer window on bulk shipping sentiment
    Time-charter rates can offer a clearer view on future sentiment than headline-grabbing spot rates.
  • FreightWaves announces expansion into Portland
    FreightWaves is expanding with a new office in Portland, Oregon. There are opportunities for data scientists, software engineers and journalists.
  • Getting to know FreightWise, the second-fastest growing company in the U.S.
    FreightWise found a sweet spot in SaaS-based parcel and LTL managed transportation.
  • Delta, Virgin Atlantic to expand cargo network between U.S. and U.K.
    Expanded flight offerings will make moving goods between the U.S. and U.K. more convenient.
  • Federal government offers $244 million in grant money for rail projects
    The Federal Railroad Administration is asking freight and passenger railroads to apply for grants aimed at upgrading infrastructure or enhancing safety.
  • Commerce piles on the Entity List
    The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security subjects 17 overseas entities to stricter U.S. export licensing controls by adding them to the Entity List.
  • Agility reports large increase in second quarter profitability
    Global logistics provider Agility (DFM: AGLTY) reported a 20 percent increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2019. Agility reported a more modest...
  • Severe storms, flooding for several states (forecast video)
    Weather delays likely today, tonight in Plains and Southeast.
  • Trucking fleets need introspection and technology to stay ahead in the market
    Small fleets need to fully understand their financial situation, improve awareness of technology and have set processes in place to fluidly scale up the business.
  • Today's Pickup: Mobile car pooling service Scoop raises $60 million
    Plus: Amazon opens "4-star" store in Seattle: Postmates tests robots in San Francisco.
  • Trucking Freight Futures Market Activity 8-09-2019

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 16, 2019
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 11% to 1.056 mil mt as Suezmax departs
  • European middle distillates cracks hit 2019 highs as crude slips
  • Gazprom Neft's 0.1% sulfur bunker fuel sales jump 11% in H1
  • July Los Angeles container imports rise on year, Long Beach falls again
  • Lower Malta bunker fuel prices draw buyers from Gibraltar
  • Portuguese haulier strike eases as two unions reach agreements
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Golden Ocean gets ready for IMO 2020 by opting for scrubbers, LSFO
    For ships without scrubbers, Golden Ocean will prepare their fuel tanks to run on low-sulfur marine fuels.
  • Fujairah-Singapore bunker price spread crunches to 2-month low
    Fujairah bunker premiums have strengthened in August due to tight barging with some suppliers fully booked for deliveries until the middle of the month.
  • Singapore middle distillate stocks rise 11% on week as gasoil exports fall
    A closed arbitrage meant gasoil traders in Singapore had little incentive to shift barrels from Asia to the west this week, market sources said.
  • Singapore heavy distillate stocks fall 10% on week as imports decline
    On the Singapore bunkering front, selling pressure also emerged in recent weeks as sellers sought to clear high sulfur stocks before IMO 2020.

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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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