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BRIEFS
July 23, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • ICS 'extremely concerned' about seizure of British tanker by Iran
  • CMA CGM levies port congestion surcharge in Bejaia, Algeria
  • OOCL extends new Middle East/Indian Subcontinent to N Europe service
  • HMM to join THE Alliance, injecting capacity to rival that of 2M, Ocean Alliance
  • ONE comes to the aid of cyclone victims in Africa
  • African continent agrees to landmark free-trade agreement
  • E-commerce drives shippers to add their own air cargo networks: Atlas
  • Lax rules for all-cargo airlines pose safety risk for crew
  • YTO Cargo Airline opens new routes to the Philippines and Uzbekistan
  • Qatar Airways lifts Pittsburgh airport's cargo volumes with new customer EFL

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • APM Terminals Callao launches Peru's first digital customer platform
  • British ships urged to avoid Strait of Hormuz after tanker seized
  • First cargo ship carrying 1,000 t of stones from Bhutan arrives in Bangladesh via India
  • Intercity Barge shuttle container movement benefiting customers at Rotterdam port
  • Maersk grows its cargo management solutions for US importers ahead of peak season
  • Products with high potential in export markets identified
  • PCS 1x roadshow at Mumbai Port Trust tomorrow
  • TAMP hearing held on General Revision of Scale of Rates at Deendayal Port
  • Terminal reduces quay crane waiting times by 90 pc
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port organises PCS 1x roadshow to sensitise the new version of Port Community System
  • Allcargo Chennai CFS devises water supply & conservation solutions to mitigate Chennai water crisis
  • CONCOR Director stresses on improved service during interaction with trade at ICD Khodiyar
  • DLDS commemorates successful implementation of its services in the Eastern region
  • Technology Trends in Logistics highlighted at AMTOI event
  • Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor in progress
  • Chinese coal imports seen falling in H2

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Smooth operator

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • Asia-Mediterranean a container tradelane 'on the mend', says Drewry
  • Cathay Pacific throttles back on freighter capacity, while National Air Cargo expands
  • 'No-deal' threat drives logistics players into a gamble with warehouse leases
  • Analysis: was Q2 a transition to a stronger second half for K+N?
  • The Morrow-Roberson road test: Flexport - moving beyond freight forwarding
  • Eastern Air Logistics to expand China Cargo Airlines fleet
  • Indian Railways seeks cabinet nod for three new freight corridors
  • Cathay's Ronald Lam appointed CEO of new subsidiary, Hong Kong Express
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - You don't have to be Danish to work here...
  • Supply chain radar: The Bansard + ASL Airlines France deal set to fall apart on price?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • Euronav opts for Ecochlor BWMS
    Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor,Inc., has won a contract to supply seven Euronav Suezmax and VLCC tankers with ballast water management systems (BWMS). The agreement comes with an option for Euronav to purchase
  • LHA 7 completes builder's trials
    The U.S. Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), successfully completed builder's trials July 19, reports NAVSEA. The ship returned to the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)-Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • CSL sends 60 year old laker to Turkish recycling yard
    Canada's CSL Group reports that the bulk carrier Eda, formerly known as Cedarglen, departed the Port of Montreal for the last time July 21, 2019, bound for an eco-friendly recycling yard in
  • Sweden's largest hybrid car ferry ready to enter operation
    Estonian shipyard Baltic Workboats has delivered the Tellus, Sweden's largest hybrid-electric car ferry. Commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration, the ferry will mainly operate inn fully-electric mode, bringing the government agency closer
  • Mid-life makeover will see sailing clipper emerge as UN green ambassador
    Damen Shipyards Den Helder, Netherlands is to carry out a midlife maintenance program on the iconic sailing clipper Stad Amsterdam that will prepare the ship for a round the world voyage as
  • U.K.-interest ships told to avoid Strait of Hormuz
    As Iran continued to detain the Swedish-owned, U.K.-registered tanker Stena Impero, MARAD issued a Maritime Alert advising U.S.-flag ships to exercise caution when transiting the Strait of Hormuz area Meantime, President and
  • Time for cruise lines to swap out first-generation BWTS?
    French UV-based water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group has secured a contract with Columbia Cruise Services to retrofit a Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system to the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Europa. French UV-based water treatment
  • GE names Shepherd GM of marine gas turbine biz
    Kris Shepherd has been appointed the General Manager of GE's marine gas turbine business; he is based in Evendale, Ohio. Shepherd is responsible for the full lifecycle of all GE marine gas
  • Inland dredging wins $16.7 million USACE contract
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., has awarded Inland Dredging Co. LLC, Dyersburg, Tenn., a $16,744,000 firm-fixed-price contract for furnishing one fully-crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge on

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • Owners seek UK flag switch as Iran threat strands ships in Gulf
    Any flag switching by oil traders and charterers keen to avoid the spotlight of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz...
  • Scorpio Bulkers reports second-quarter profit boost
    Company's president Robert Bugbee tells analysts that its net asset value is rising because the rates fixing currently will lead...
  • Rising demand boosts Europe - Sub-Saharan Africa utilisation
    The Europe - Sub-Saharan Africa trade has seen significant capacity upgrades in recent years
  • UK wants European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz
    Foreign Secretary says in a Commons statement that European-led maritime protection mission will 'complement' a US proposal for an international...
  • War risk rates steady despite Middle East Gulf shipping threat
    'We are holding our nerve, but if there are more incidents, the possibility of increases can't be ruled out,' said...
  • Changing Lanes: African Union seeks a united trade front
    The initial AfCFTA was ratified in May covering an population of 1bn people and a collective GDP of more than...
  • Emas Offshore applies for bankruptcy protection
    Coming under judicial management will give the company some breathing space as it seeks to restructure its debts
  • Capesize bulker revenues climb to 14-year high
    The bullish sentiment in the capesize sector has reverberated to smaller vessel segments
  • Carrier peak season fortunes in the balance
    Asia-Europe carriers are facing a capacity glut in the third quarter of the year, as transpacific carriers look to other...
  • Daily Briefing
    All the latest on the Iran tanker seizure | Plus - Why shipping is keeping quiet on Brexit and an...
  • Cosco Shipping and China Mobile team up on 5G
    Cosco Shipping Ports and China Mobile Research Institute (Shanghai) also sign a letter of intent to co-establish a smart port...
  • PetroChina and Eni bid for multi-billion Pakistan LNG contract
    Pakistan emerges as a fast-growing LNG importer, posting the fourth-fastest incremental growth in absolute tonnage terms in 2018
  • Magnolia LNG developer to move listing from Australia to the US
    LNG Ltd seeks valuation improvement from Nasdaq listing. The move is expected to help raise funding the LNG developer needs...
  • South Korean bulker attacked by pirates in Singapore Strait
    South Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has warned all South Korea-flagged vessels in the vicinity to stay alert
  • US aims to form Gulf coalition to protect international shipping
    The US hopes that countries participating in the proposed coalition will send warships to ensure safe navigation for commercial shipping...
  • UK to reveal shipping security response to Stena Impero seizure
    This is an international problem that requires an international solution, argues UK Chamber of Shipping as UN Security Council is...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • US-Mexico shippers turn to intermodal amid truck delays
  • US truckload, LTL pricing slip, but at different rates
  • Little low-sulfur front-loading expected on trans-Pacific
  • Carbon trading long-term tool to cut shipping emissions
  • Cosco aggressively boosting ECSA-Asia capacity
  • ISPM 15 enforcement leaves shippers with few options

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • Bugbee: Scorpio bet kamsarmaxes on 'stronger times'
    President Robert Bugbee explains why Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner chartered in four of the vessels through a sale-and-leaseback deal and offloaded two ultramaxes.
  • Marshall Islands urges European Union to give it a break on tax
    Registry says it deserves to be removed from tax blacklist at the earliest opportunity, after promising, once again, to clean up its act
  • Hungry Chinese snap up Anbros Maritime's oldest bulk carriers
    Greek owner offloads pair and turns its focus to fleet renewal
  • Bourbon asks to suspend listing as creditors seek $800m
    French OSV giant Bourbon is asking that its shares be temporarily removed from trading while the troubled company looks to address hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. The company's board of directors today "acknowledged" some of Bourbon's group affiliates have "addressed" a credit payment request or contractual allowances totaling about $800m. "Bourbon Corp, as a guarantor of part of this a
  • Pangaea continues fleet build with supramax buy
    Ed Coll-led niche-market specialist Pangaea Logistics is boosting its fleet again through the acquisition of a secondhand supramax from the fleet of Japan's K Line. The Newport, Rhode Island-based company is acquiring the 58,700-dwt Nantong K (built 2008) as it continues to grow and modernise the fleet, market sources said today. The sale price was not immediately available, but VesselsValue pla
  • Scorpio Bulkers books strong results as it takes on tonnage
    Scorpio Bulkers has had a positive second quarter, beating analysts' estimates and booking strong paper profit on its much-maligned investment in its product tanker sibling. Scorpio Bulkers' sale of sister company stake would be 'positive' The New York-listed shipowner has added to its operated fleet and is divesting more of its owned tonnage, according to its latest financial report. Scorpio
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax as liquidity returns to S&P market
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has taken advantage of rising liquidity in the sale and purchase market to offload one of its older vessels, sources say. The move extends a long-running fleet renewal effort at a time the shipowner is preparing to install scrubbers on modern assets to meet IMO 2020 rules. CEO: Eagle Bulk spared 'contagion' of capesize woes 'Electric' capesize bulker rates climb to highest l
  • Bunge, BP partner up to form Brazilian bioenergy company
    US bulker charterer Bunge has found a sweet spot in energy production. The agricultural commodities trader is partnering with energy giant BP to create a Brazilian bioenergy company focused on turning sugar into biofuels. Bunge will receive $775m - $700m in collateral debt and $75m from BP - through the a 50-50 joint venture called BP Bunge Bioenergia. Bunge said the proceeds will be used to lo
  • Tanker traffic retreats as political tensions escalate in Middle East
    Tanker owners have pulled back from the Middle East Gulf in the past month amid growing tension in the world's prime oil shipping route, data suggests. The apparent retreat comes following attacks on two tankers in June and ahead of Iran's seizing of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) on Friday which escalated hostilities in the region. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanke
  • Iranian MPs call for Hormuz tolls on shipping
    Parliament also backs seizure of Stena Impero tanker in Gulf.
  • Diana Shipping keeps on with Cargill
    Diana Shipping has secured its second Cargill charter within a month, its third in four months. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner has continued a time charter contract with Cargill International for one of its kamsarmax dry bulk vessels. The Swiss commodities trader will employ the 82,131-dwt Myrto (built 2013) for nine months to 11 months at $14,000 per day, less a 4.75% commission to third pa
  • Court rejects $45m Estonia disaster claim against BV
    Survivors and victims' families were suing Bureau Veritas and Meyer Werft over 1994 sinking.
  • Middle East tanker tension to lift insurance premiums but not spot rates
    The proportion of UK-linked tankers is small so their withdrawal from Middle East won't matter much to freight earnings, according to market participants
  • EMAS Offshore asks for court management
    Failure of rescue deal prompts filing in Singapore.
  • AP Moller-Maersk eyes next $500m in second stage of share buyback
    AP Moller-Maersk is eyeing a further $500m in share buybacks having made short work of the first tranche of the programme. AP Moller-Maersk buyback passes $600m with latest swoop Denmark leapfrogs US to become world's fifth largest shipping nation The world's largest shipowner today revealed it had repurchased $225m worth of its own stock last week, taking its summer investment in its equities
  • Swedish Club braced for Stena Impero claims after Iran seized tanker
    Gothenburg-based mutual provided war risk cover for hijacked vessel. Market awaits impact of latest Gulf attacks
  • Saudi Arabia releases Iranian tanker while condemning Stena Impero action
    Saudi Arabia has handed back a tanker owned by Iranian state shipping company NITC which has been docked in Jeddah since May - while condemning its rival for taking a Stena Bulk vessel on Friday. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanker tensions explode Reuters reported the 300,000-dwt Happiness I (built 2003) was released this weekend, with Iran's Foreign Ministry thanking Saudi a
  • Bimco reveals new guidance after seizures
    Shipowners organisation says navies must know of transit plans in Strait of Hormuz.
  • UK: we cannot escort every British ship
    Theresa May's spokesman says US has not offered help with protection in Gulf, while the UK Chamber of Shipping says an "international solution" is warranted.
  • Conbulk Shipping picks up Borealis sub-panamax boxship
    Clients of Greece's Conbulk Shipping have emerged as buyers of a sub-panamax that Borealis Maritime sold earlier last week. London brokers and owning sources in Greece said the 2,478-teu Strauss (built 2005) is joining the fleet of Piraeus-based Conbulk. The ship is believed to have changed hands for about $8.2m, as TradeWinds reported on 18 July. Borealis sells second sub-panamax in two months
  • Bill could harm offshore revival and hurt Jones Act sector
    Coast Guard Authorization Act could scuttle projects if they cannot obtain waivers
  • Teekay brand lives on in Brazil - but under new ownership
    Independent offshore owner carries on the name in Rio de Janeiro, if not the Teekay Corp's ownership structure
  • Could anti-piracy measures have saved Stena tanker?
    Lawyer Stephen Askins asks whether anti-piracy methods are valid against state aggression
  • Lines splash out billions on mega-makeovers for cruiseship giants
    Yards are being kept busy giving the industry's biggest vessels a new lease of life
  • Greek shipowners target LNG amid strong outlook and increased spot market activity
    Hellenic shipping names control over 40% of new LNG ships on order, more than double their share of the trading fleet, according to figures from Clarksons
  • NOC halts crude tanker loadings at Zawiya
    Libyan producer hit by unlawful valve closure at Sharara field.
  • UK considers response to tanker seizure
    Prime minister Theresa May to chair emergency meeting as assets freeze mooted.
  • Panama de-registers seized Riah
    Flag state says it will not tolerate illicit activities following Iranian allegation of oil smuggling.
  • Robbers target Korean bulker near Singapore Strait
    Incident involving seven armed pirates occurred early Monday, say government officials
  • Go Chinese in Middle East Gulf charterers advised
    China-controlled ships offer "lowest risk of interruption" within the Strait of Hormuz, says Dryad Global.
  • Canada Steamship sends 60 year veteran for 'green' scrapping
    Great Lakes-based shipowner says vessel's disposal is part of fleet optimization program

American Shipperweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • Little US-EU progress on industrial tariffs
    The EU's new director-general for trade made the comments during an event at a Washington, D.C., think tank Monday.
  • IMO 2020 safety concerns surface
    The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners points out a lack of low-sulfur fuel for testing and limited crew training.
  • Automated terminals' speed, ease touted
    TraPac says it offers the fastest option for trucking containers.
  • FMC's shipper commissioner
    Louis Sola joined the Federal Maritime Commission earlier this year with the goal of working with industry to tackle inefficiencies in the U.S. container supply chain.
  • CBP sharpening export manifest process
    Customs and Border Protection says full implementation of Electronic Export Manifest will bring efficiency to overseeing the risk and security of U.S. outbound cargo.
  • Canada grows EU trade
  • West Virginia may sell inland port

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 22, 2019
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: IMO 2020 hit to WCS softened on continued demand, changing market
    A surging differential for Western Canada's benchmark heavy crude has traders and analysts wondering if predictions that tighter sulfur requirements for marine fuel next year will devalue the country's oil assets are overblown.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil complex mostly higher on Middle East tension
    Crude futures rose marginally Monday on reverberations from events in the Middle East and prospects of improved demand growth.
  • RUSSIA DATA: June fuel oil exports down 5.7% on year to 2.492 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in June fell 5.7% year on year to 2.492 million mt while domestic deliveries were up 0.8% to 0.844 million mt.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Middle East crude tracks higher after Iran's seizure of ships
    The UK-flagged Stena Impero cwas attacked Friday by "unidentified small crafts and a helicopter", escalating tensions in the region.
  • Japan's MOL maintains advisory for UK-related vessels to keep distance from Iran coast
    MOL has advised its ships with UK-related flags to avoid navigating the Iranian territorial water and keeping the distance along the coast as much as possible.
  • Asian HSFO supply likely to remain tight in Aug on low arbitrage inflow
    "The market will remain tight at least until the first half of August," said a Singapore-based trader.
  • Standard Club updates guidance after tanker attacks in Fujairah, Gulf of Oman
    Before vessels enter the region, it is recommended that members review their hull and machinery, war risk and P&I policies, the Club cautioned.

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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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