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BRIEFS

October 22, 2019

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Ningbo-Zhoushan port's new 10m TEU box terminal to be completed in 2020 UK economy dealt 'fresh blow' by another Brexit delay: finance group CEO ADT handles milestone 10 million containers at Khalifa port Dynamic pricing has potential for forward contracts between carriers and shippers GPA expands auto processing operations to handle 1.5 million ro-ro units annually Indian logistics sector to grow 8-10pc over medium term: ICRA forecast Conference in London to focus on information warfare in the maritime environment US air cargo volumes show big declines with top trading partners IAG Cargo partners Cargo Signal to provide new cargo monitoring service Virgin, Delta open new cargo export facility at London Heathrow

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
APM Terminals Gothenburg to double rail volumes by 2022 CEVA Logistics appoints Niels van Namen tohead Global Healthcare Business Development CMA CGM Group's brands being reorganised in Russian Far East DSV announces plans for Panalpinaheadquarters & continued presence in Basel, as integration progresses HMM organises well-attended customer meet in Delhi MSC not to use the Arctic short cut Stakeholders prepare for a sea change from 2020 Tanker deliveries surge & demolitions slump, says report Clarification regarding steel import Maharashtra withdraws subsidy for export of milk powder Vegetable oil imports fall in Sept. Dachser wins the 2019 IMD Global Family Business Award Vessel with record draught handled at Deendayal Port MSC commences dedicated reefer rail service in Spain New Rules of Origin initiative to help firms better utilise trade preferences China struggling to overcome impact of trade war as GDP growth skids South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2019 in Chennai on Dec. 11 US imposes tariffs on a record $7.5 bn worth of EU goods

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Across three waterways Technology is not the problem Switzerland: private rail company buys freight locomotives Goldbeck builds multi-user warehouses for Nosta Logistics Succession secured at Harder logistics Trade conflicts have an impact on Rotterdam's Q3 330 more new trucks for Maritime El Al lands on digital cargo booking platform BMW group extends contract with Bergé Gefco Wolfurt on the way to becoming a paperless terminal Envirotainer upgrades pharma ULD network New head for Ceva's global healthcare business development New services between Great Britain and Portugal "Curiosity of the Day" New office in Wiesbaden Port of Dunkirk appoints head of environmental policy 77 Belarusian trucks to be delivered to India Port of Virginia invests in new equipment "Project Sunrise": Longest range - less cargo

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Antwerp and Zeebrugge port merger talks back on track E-commerce driving a cross-border logistics boom in South-east Asia Insurers call for SOLAS to be revised to prevent more fires on containerships The drive to cut transport emissions has begun, but only moving slowly Comment: the global trade slowdown - is it really that bad? Ocean plastic waste linked to Chinese merchant ships On the wires: The bullish view - full upside for APMM & Vopak On the wires: Does bruised and battered Sinotrans deserve to be dirt cheap?

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Waterways industry pioneer Charlie Jones dead at 101 The Waterways Council reports that yesterday afternoon, industry pioneer Charles "Charlie" Jones passed away. He was 101. Jones was Chief Executive Officer of Charleston, W. Va., headquartered Amherst Madison, Inc., a family Blockchain and DNA based fuel tracking set to launch BunkerTrace, a blockchain and DNA-based fuels tracking solution, is to launch commercially following a successful trial in the Netherlands The solution, which adds DNA markers to fuel at every stage of the Karin Gaskill promoted to VP human resources at three TOTE companies Jacksonville, Fla., headquartered TOTE, LLC has promoted Karen Gaskill to the newly created role of vice president of human resources for three of its four operating companies: TOTE Services, TOTE Maritime Puerto ICT at sea: Inmarsat publishes best practices guide As day-to-day operations at sea become ever more reliant on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), satcom services provider Inmarsat has published a practical guide to help ship managers build onboard networks that Containership fires: Time for action at IMO says IUMI This year has already seen an alarming number of containership fires including Yantian Express, APL Vancouver, Grande America, E.R. Kobe and KMTC Hong Kong. The escalation is of growing concern to IUMI ABB, Keppel cooperate on autonomous tug for Singapore ops ABB and Keppel O&M's technology arm, Keppel Marine and Deepwater Technology (KMDTech, plan to jointly develop the technology for autonomous vessels and retrofit a 32-meter harbor tugboat with digital solutions. The aim Maritime Partners christens second in newbuild towboat series Metairie, La., based Maritime Partners, LLC (MP) recently christened the 2,600 hp towboat M/V Ouizee at the John Bludworth Shipyard in Corpus Christi, Texas. The new 2,600 horsepower towboat is the second Golden Ray: Responders report white smoke coming from ship White smoke was yesterday reported coming from the capsized car carrier Golden Ray, which remains on its side in St.Stephen's Sound, Georgia. By afternoon the Unified Command responding to the situation (USCG,

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Opinion split on green bonds for tanker companies 'What investors are saying here is that use of proceeds is just as important as the underlying ethical improvement. Tanker... Maersk raises earnings expectation Danish line records ebitda of $1.7bn in third quarter and lifts full year outlook Atlantic grains offer dim prospect for bulker demand More significantly for bulker demand, says SSY, projections for Saudi Arabia's corn imports have been cut by 1.5m tonnes Belgian port majors in merger talks Talks with a view to the '(phased) build-up of a possible merger' will take an estimated two years Brussels battles Beijing's Belt and Road Infrastructure deal seeks to make financing more transparent and ensure environmental standards are met Temasek's Keppel Corp offer renews yard merger speculation Sembcorp Marine's share price was boosted on Monday as investors digested the news of an equity injection into Singaporean conglomerate... Total enters marine fuels venture with Zhejiang Energy The new Sino-French operation will supply 2020 sulphur cap compliant fuels to Zhoushan region Keppel O&M and ABB team up on autonomous tug pilot project ABB touts the joint project - which will draw on its experience with a remotely operated ferry in Finland - as potentially... Epic Gas completes refinancing of 20 ships The facility, which was mediated by a number of financial institutions, will refinance 20 of Epic's LPG carriers and potentially... CMA CGM launches trade finance platform Shipfin Trade Finance programme to be rolled out in Asian markets to digitalise financing options Chimbusco secures 4m tonnes of LSFO Chimbusco is a joint venture of Petro China and Cosco Shipping, the latter of which has already stored away 80%... LNG carrier spot rates poised for surge as market tightens As global LNG prices rise, leading to open Atlantic-Pacific trading windows and increased seasonal demand for floating storage, the excess... Daily Briefing Free to read: DNV GL thinking said to be too 'fossil-centric' \| LNG marine fuel 'no better than gasoil or... White smoke seen from capsized vessel near US port Salvors, on hand from all over the world, are still developing a plan to disassemble and remove Golden Ray's hull... US authorises Plaquemines LNG for exports The facility will include up to three marine loading berths for ocean-going ships capable of receiving LNG carriers up to...

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Environmental regs guarantee higher container freight rates Tariffs, overcapacity reshaping project supply chains Charleston port touts coming boost in throughput capacity Small US trucking firms 'maintaining' positive outlook: Bibby CMA CGM offers new trade finance product European hub ports avoid global trade slowdown WeWork's valuation collapse raises Flexport questions

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Ningbo Zrich takes supramax spending to $50m with Samudera ship Chinese shipowner's acquisition is said to be fifth in as many months, according to VesselsValue Japan to link with France in effort to diffuse Gulf tensions France and Japan are reportedly readying an $18.4bn loan to the Islamic republic Carnival seeks $778m in debt Carnival Corp is looking to inject hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh debt into its balance sheet. The Arnold Donald-led company is offering €600m ($778m) in 1% senior notes set to mature in 2029. Proceeds from the debt will go toward "general corporate purposes", the New York-listed cruise major said in an SEC document filed Monday. UBS downgrades Carnival shares to neutral as outlook di Russia working on Northern Sea Route cargo shuttle service The proposed state-run venture would defray the high costs in the arctic shipping lane Companies trade claims after off-spec fuel leaves bulker adrift The Nordic Bulk-owned supramax underwent a two-week blackout after being supplied with off-spec bunkers last year. Ostensjo orders four wind farm vessels from Gondan yard New ships will be a third less polluting than current vessels. Golar LNG nets second power plant and FSRU job in Brazil Company says floating storage and regasification unit selection is underway with start-up due in first half 2020 Secretive anti-scrubber group emails traced to shipowner headquarters TradeWinds has investigated the source of releases by the anonymous Environmental Protection Alliance - with unexpected results. Maersk cheers market with profit upgrade as fuel price falls Danish giant makes surprise increase to annual profit forecast after stronger performance in its Ocean division Bahri boosted by better tanker and LPG carrier rates Saudi state shipowner pushes up earnings in third quarter Iran unveils plan to build 200 ships for $300m Government eyes construction of cargo vessels to boost domestic industry. Nakilat profit jumps 10% as LNG carrier operations improve Qatar owner also boosted by cost-cutting and rising LPG carrier rates. Total teams with Zhejiang Energy to push LSFO in China French major's agreement follows pledge in April to explore opportunities for bunker supply in country GS Caltex signs new Hyundai Glovis VLCC in $178m deal South Korean refiner charters Samho newbuilding to carry oil from Middle East VLCC values could jump 50% over next two years as term rates rise Surging period charter numbers leading to rising tanker prices, Cleaves says Genting looks to turn $74m profit on controversial superyacht Malaysian group hangs for-sale sign on luxury vessel once owned by fugitive financier Low Taek Jho Iran's ISOICO to repair holed suezmax Sabiti Yard says it will pay part of the costs of patching up tanker hit by missiles CMA CGM offers financing to shippers Cash-rich French line wants to help customers develop their business with new joint venture Temasek looks to gain control of Keppel with partial offering State-backed investor to undertake 'comprehensive strategic review' of company if successful Scrap prices surprise as Petrobras auctions off three tankers Demolition broker Ed McIlvaney says recent VLOC and suezmax sales can be viewed as expensive Value Maritime closes first separate scrubber lease financing Dutch manufacturer claims breakthrough deal with Beequip Pacific Radiance out of pocket after losing PSV arbitration case Singapore owner to pay $4.55m after Hong Kong tribunal rules against it in SWS delivery row Awilco LNG seals leaseback deal with Chinese lender Norwegian owner to close new 10-year facility for its two LNG carriers with CCB Financial Leasing. Epic Gas refinances 20 gas carriers with $201m facility Singapore LPG carrier owner and operator also has $10m available for potential vessel acquisitions Singapore to extend rebates for car carrier operators Maritime Port Authority to offer discounts on port dues for PCTCs for another three years SSY: Floods and strikes set to boost Indian coal imports Extend monsoon season and industrial action set to curtail domestic production, says shipbroker

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
Trudeau, Liberals poised to secure re-election with weaker support Preliminary results in Canada's federal election point to a minority government that will require the support of parties, which may push for stronger environmental policies. Zombie storm threatens Japan with rain, wind and floods Freight flows in and out of Japan may again be disrupted owing to the presence of ex-Typhoon Neoguri, located to the south east of Osaka,... Trucking supervisor charged with payment fraud Chow Chi-yeung (42), a former logistics supervisor with cross-border trucking services company Extrans International of Hong Kong, has been charged with fraud. UPS expands drone, other operations for healthcare companies; broadens e-commerce reach for smaller businesses UPS expands drone operations, healthcare and e-commerce services Manitoulin acquires Montreal freight-forwarder ACS Canadian transportation and logistics firm makes second acquisition in two weeks, purchasing a company specializing in moving refrigerated cargo and renewable energy components across the... Moody's sees 'significant' drops in Powder River Basin coal production Coal production in the region could fall significantly in 2020, affecting rail volumes. FreightWaves announces 2020 FreightTech 100 The FreightTech 100 highlights the most innovative and disruptive companies across the freight industry, featuring both cutting-edge upstarts and top-notch traditional powers. Commentary: Fresh opportunities bring new entrants into asset-based trucking Charley Dehoney writes about Jelani Hawkins, a former NFL player who has gone into trucking. Read about his new career. Wing teams up with FedEx, Walgreen for milestone drone delivery FedEx Express [NYSE: FDX] on Friday used an unmanned aerial vehicle instead of a truck for last-mile residential deliveries on behalf of pharmacy retailer Walgreens.... Commentary: Will auto companies bring blockchain into real-world supply chains first? The global auto industry may be the first industry to use blockchain extensively. Read how and why. Commentary: Port of Alaska's resiliency puzzle Logistics in Alaska can be both amazing and frustrating. Alaska is the most expansive and diverse logistics laboratory in the United States. Take the largest... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/21 South and West freight futures tumble Friday, weighing on National average. Improved ocean freight results boost Maersk's 2019 outlook Better fuel prices, capacity and cost management help push up results for worlds largest ocean carrier. Commerce tightens export controls for Cuba The Trump administration said it is taking this latest regulatory action to further restrict the Cuban government's efforts to support Venezuela's Maduro regime. Volvo Ventures invests in cybersecurity startup to protect its connected trucks AB Volvo through its venture capital group is investing in an Israeli cybersecurity startup while also combining all of its autonomous ventures into a single... Drones will land ecommerce deliveries in your backyard soon Flytrex is an Israeli on-demand small payload drone delivery company that will be delivering products ordered online straight to the consumers' house. Shipping stock, Italian style An exclusive Q&A with Carlos Di Mottola, CFO of Milan-listed D'Amico International Shipping. CMA CGM launches trade finance service France-based carrier says its new Shipfin Trade Finance products will be made available in Europe and the U.S. next year. SAP pivots to margins and profit SAP now appears to be emphasizing profitability and widening cloud gross margins over organic revenue growth. Severe storm threat continues across South Severe thunderstorms possible across several southern states. Strong cold front tracking through region. Today's pick-up: Sunrise may not be seen until 2023 New York to Sydney flights not to take off til 2023, Qantas CEO says. Kentucky needs infrastructure Blockchain for fishing scallops to help reduce food fraud IBM Food Trust platform is collaborating with Raw Seafoods to use blockchain to create visibility within the seafood supply chain, starting with scallops fished in... Hyderabad Airport launches air cargo charter program Air cargo charter operations are unusual in India For Freight's Sake [podcast] - Valuations and Venture Capital FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and Dynamo Managing Partner Jon Bradford team up on this show about their vision and view of where the world exists... Analysis: Delta-LATAM joint venture has strong cargo upside The joint venture between Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) and LATAM Airlines (NYSE: LTM) proposed last month was motivated by synergies on the passenger side, but...

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OCTOBER 21, 2019
US crude inventories likely higher last week on continued refinery maintenance US crude inventories likely climbed last week as refinery maintenance reduced demand while exports slipped, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed Monday. FUTURES 5: Macroeconomic concerns weigh on crude The oil futures complex edged lower Monday on continued concerns about economic growth and bearish fundamentals. Angola faces uphill battle to reverse output decline Angola's battle to stem its steep production decline is proving to be a long one, with hopes resting on the country's new licensing round, the first since 2011, along with the outcome of reforms by President Joao Lourenco. Ecuador's Petroecuador restarts crude exports, lifts force majeure Ecuador's state-run oil producer Petroecuador restarted exports of heavy sour Oriente and Napo crudes early Sunday, according to a letter sent by the company to its clients Sunday. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Varo to supply IMO 2020-compliant fuel at Bremerhaven European downstream oil company Varo Energy has started VLSFO supply at Bremerhaven, Germany, in addition to existing supply at Hamburg, Germany, the company said in a statement Monday. Saudi Aramco arm seeking to boost oil trading volumes by a third by 2022: executive Saudi Aramco's trading arm is seeking to boost its traded volumes of crude and refined products by a third to 6 million b/d by 2022 as it hunts for more storage globally, the CEO of the division said on Monday. Tight HSFO supply in Singapore raises arbitrage premiums over European values Tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in Singapore pushed premiums to a one-month high for derivative contracts measuring the arbitrage to Asia from Europe, amid rising freight rates and a shift toward low sulfur bunker fuels. VPS launches new test for wax appearance temperature for VLSFOs The new test will help address bunker fuel quality issues. Singapore HSFO market strengthens amid limited resupply of cargoes High freight costs and increasing demand for low sulfur fuel oil ahead of IMO 2020 was deterring traders from replenishing high sulfur fuel oil stocks in Singapore, limiting supply and supporting sentiment, sources said Monday. Qatar Petroleum launches VLSFO bunker supply at Ras Laffan Between June 2017 and August 2019 it has supplied more than 1.5 million mt of bunker fuel at Ras Laffan. Total, ZEG ink deal to develop LSFO market in China as IMO 2020 looms The agreement follows a memorandum of understanding concluded by Total and ZEG in April.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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