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October 23, 2019

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More void sailings could be on the horizon as China-US trade volumes fall Belgian ports - Antwerp and Zeebrugge - start talks on possible merger Imports fall again at LA-LB ports California ports suffer from higher costs, evolving supply chains: PMSA French president lends support for mandatory slow steaming Capsized car carrier Golden Ray is to be cut up and removed from port of Brunswick N American railroads predict headwinds will impact volumes through year-end UPS applies to expand its Memphis distribution facility GAC offers airport to reception centre 'PetCare' transportation service Airbase GSE awarded IAG Cargo ULD repair contract Emirates SkyCargo offers new e-commerce delivery platform for US purchases

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
CMA CGM launches SHIPFIN TRADE Far Shipping (Singapore) hosts trade meet in Tuticorin Essar Ports posts record cargo growth in H1FY20 Portall Infosystems inks MoU with IOS Partners, Florida PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals handles 1-millionth TEU Railways starts pilot project allowing e-commerce consignments on EMU services in non-peak hours

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«Tremendous potential» E-commerce consignments to be carried on EMU services KN is on course - only air freight falls behind Ship Money appoints Kimberly Oropesa Turkish Cargo now ISO 10002 certified Maersk pleased with 2019's results More LCL railfreight options on the new Silk Road Chep, Kimberly-Clark and Smart Way cooperate Management changes at Paycargo Beefing up capacities in Mexico Strategic cooperation as Brexit beckons First Georgia railroad in new industrial park "Curiosity of the Day" Militzer & Münch opens VMI in Morocco Logistics Network Thuringia elects Holger Sehr to the board Digital tracking for Latam's ULD fleet Volvo boosts autonomous business VNF and the Port of Strasbourg work together

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
Threat to growth in global container port throughput at highest level ever US retail supply chains may not cope with a bumper holiday season Tie-up with trade finance platform gives CMA CGM a new edge Silk Way West Airlines grows quietly but steadily Has Maersk found the silver bullet? Supply chain radar: K+N doesn't excite but that could change in a flash Supply chain radar: WiseTech needs to wise up after JCAP drops a bombshell Supply chain radar: Sleeping monster Dachser changes at the top but Simon likes his privacy

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
Sovcomflot tankers complete Northern Sea Route voyages burning only LNG Russia's Sovcomflot reports that two of its 113,000 tankers, Mendeleev Prospect and Lomonosov Prospect, have successfully completed voyages eastbound along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) using LNG as their primary fuel.. Lomonosov Lake Charles pilots take delivery of fourth Gladding-Hearn launch With three similar Gladding-Hearn pilot boats already in their fleet, the Louisiana-based Lake Charles pilots have taken delivery of another launch from the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. With a length overall of 70 Washington State Ferries picks Siemens for Jumbo Mark II hybrid conversions Washington State Ferries has moved a major step forward on its long planned conversion of its three Jumbo Mark II class ferries, the largest in the fleet, from diesel to hybrid electric VIDEO: Wavefoil fits a ferry with "underwater wings" A Faroe Islands ferry, M/F Teistin, has become the first ship in the world to be fitted with retractable bow foils from Trondheim, Norway, based Wavefoil AS. The foils are designed to ECR books first ship repair contract at new facility Ship repairer East Coast Repair and Fabrication, which is based in the Hampton Roads area with operations in Jacksonville, Fla., and San Diego Calif., is rebranding as ECR and making moves to Alfa Laval boiler technology eases the path to LNG propulsion Alfa Laval is playing a key role in shipping's move towards LNG propulsion. Its technologies and expertise - especially in the area of boilers - are enabling vessels deal with boil-off gas

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
Navios Acquisition completes loan repayment Refinancing follows similar move by stable-mate Navios Partners Vale suspends operations at Itabira mining complex Arctic Securities sees only a marginal impact to iron ore trade and dry bulk shipping UK to uphold Maritime Labour Convention after EU exit 'The Maritime Labour Convention is a vital pillar of international law and we are pleased to see its inclusion in... Novatek claims ice-classed LNG tankers cleared of Cosco sanctions fallout Yamal LNG operator says the six LNG vessels controlled by Teekay and China LNG are free of sanctions implication Activity in tanker FFA trades soars on heated spot market Although volumes in the dirty tanker derivatives market have since fallen from the eight-year high in the week to October... Italian regulators sign off 49% MSC stake in Messina Italy's competition authority has signed off an agreement to allow global container shipping company MSC to take a 49% stake... Yard Talk \| Another rough year ahead? Most shipbuilders have had a rough time in 2019, but next year is unlikely to be any better for the... Vessels sanctioned for using Crimean ports Panama and Togo are among the seven registries that have de-flagged vessels this year for calling at ports closed by... US-China tariff delay does little to stabilise freight demand The latest US-China tariff delay will do little to help stabilise a volatile freight demand environment. Scheduled tariff increases are... K+N earnings improve on higher volumes Results for first nine months of the year show resilience to slowing growth and trade tensions Daily Briefing Free to read: Temasek's Keppel Corp offer renews yard merger speculation \| LNG carrier spot rates poised for surge as... Top-ranked bunker suppliers boost storage off Singapore Equatorial Marine Fuel has joined at least two other major marine fuel suppliers licensed to trade out of Singapore, in... Sovcomflot sends two tankers to China via Northern Sea Route Sovcomflot claims that LNG allows for a significant reduction of the vessels' emissions footprint, noting that this was an important... Iran planning to build 200 cargo ships in domestic shipyards The shipbuilding programme would strengthen Iran's cargo-carrying capabilities and provide significant domestic employment Carlyle Group quits US joint oil export project Despite the departure of Carlyle, port chief executive Sean Strawbridge said interest in the Corpus Christi project remains high and... Golar Power scores second gas-to-power project in Brazil This is part of an interesting trend of resource-rich Brazil recently turning to LNG imports to fire up its power...

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
Technology to revolutionize truck capacity: J.B. Hunt's Simpson NY-NJ radiation scan redesign improves ship-to-rail flow MPV/HL demand rising despite slowing global trade growth US resin exports rocketing as new plants come online K+N turns in solid ocean growth in 'tense' market India mulls port structure overhaul to boost efficiency US EXIM restoration bodes well for project exporters

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
Evercore changes year-end outlook for dry bulk sector Evercore has changed its optimistic outlook for dry bulk shipping for the rest of 2019, giving a foggy forecast at best amid the sector's unpredictability and US-China trade tensions. Analyst Jon Chappell in June gave a bullish take for the fourth quarter based on positive momentum that may ease up due to slowdowns in Chinese coal and grain imports, offsetting favourable iron ore momentum. "Now, BNP Paribas hesitant in financing low-emission shipping Financial feasibility of alternative fuels remains a question mark, according to a senior banker Owner denies accusations its boxship was too slow The owners of the Warnow Whale insist the boxship is plenty fast. In a statement to TradeWinds through manager Marlow Navigation, the 1,300-teu, 2007-built boxship's owners are denying accusations made in a lawsuit that the ship could only muster 17.5 knots instead of the promised 19 knots. Lawsuit: ship too slow to carry bananas leads to six-figure losses "The owners have received a number of Lloyd's of London hit by $250m black hole in marine revenue Analysis of half-year figures shows shipping insurance business in serious decline as syndicates quit loss-making lines Glimmer of optimism for MPP sector despite stubborn rates Large projects and improving dry market point to a brighter outlopk Carnival, Royal Caribbean partner up on Saint Lucia Financial terms for joint venture to build new port have not been disclosed Tsakos takes on newbuilding, sends it out on long-term charter Tsakos Energy Navigation has taken delivery of an aframax tanker, immediately chartering it out. The Nikolas Tsakos-led, New York-traded shipowner announced the move Tuesday. The ship is one of four currently on order, built against contracts "to a major US oil concern". The company said on a TCE basis the deal will equate to roughly $200m over its minimum duration. Offshore Merchant Partners e Scrubber delays in China unleash first wave of IMO 2020 disputes Contractual wrangles over the late delivery of exhaust gas cleaning systems are on the up and could be costly for owners, according to one leading P&I club Scotline log carrier launched from Dutch shipyard Scotline has taken delivery of a brand-new log carrier from the Royal Bodewes Ship Yard in Groningen in the Netherlands. Scotline adds third newbuilding at Bodewes The 4,800-dwt open-hatch bulker Scot Explorer was launched on 11 October and will be flagged in the UK. Scotline said the vessel's "optimised" design means it is capable of carrying 7,000 cbm of sawn Swedish timber. It is the secon US Coast Guard rescues seafarer in the Pacific In a nearly nine-hour mission that began late Sunday, US authorities rescued an ailing seafarer from a Norwegian-flagged tanker sailing in the Pacific Ocean. The US Coast Guard (USCG), together with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), medevaced a 32-year-old Latvian crewmember aboard the 50,000-dwt chemical tanker Leikanger (built 2016) from Midway Gotland offloads d'Amico bulker bought for tanker conversion Swedish owner also confirms sale of product carrier to Italian group Virgin Voyages boss says cruise line has sustainability in its DNA Entire industry 'gets a bad rap' when it makes environmental mistakes, says CEO Tom McAlpin DNB moves in as Ship Finance sells more Frontline shares CEO Ole Hjertaker said the move frees up capital for the company Teekay-China LNG Shipping vessels freed from US sanctions Sextet of Arcs caught up in US-Cosco sanctions tangle set to resume normal operations Global Energy Ventures homes in on first CNG shipping project Start-up sees potential for eight compressed natural gas ships to be ordered over next 18 months Maurice Brand jacks in retirement for compressed natural gas Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) shipping has been a nearly-ran for well over a decade with a myriad of designs and projects. A first mini CNG vessel has been built and is believed to be languishing in a Chinese shipyard after the Indonesian project for which it was constructed failed to materialise. PLN in CNG breakthrough Global Energy Ventures (GEV) executive chairman and chief executive Maurice Insurer British Marine braced for cargoship Rhodanus claims Salvage and clean-up claims are due following successful refloating of grounded vessel this week Ernst Russ expands fleet with German feedership German asset manager snaps up vessel chartered to Iceland's Eimskip Clarksons Platou: fleet-growth discipline boosting Maersk profit Analyst Frode Morkedal believes Danish giant has improved load factor to reduce costs Nigeria arrests men 'posing as armed tanker guards' Navy holds seven alleged impostors in Port Harcourt Mercuria confirms first acquisitions since Aegean takeover Energy and commodity outfit starts growing the bunkering fleet it inherited from bankrupt Greek operator Scrubber users will be held over a barrel if basic economics apply Inelastic market will allow bunker suppliers to squeeze price differential between MGO and HFO De Stoop: Venezuela sanctions panic 'almost a hoax' Euronav CEO explains why tanker chartering paranoia was a bit of a fuss over nothing Arc7 LNG carrier heads back to DSME for repair work Ice-breaking vessel checks back in at shipbuilder while still in its guarantee period with the yard 'Bright star' Alpha Adriatic born under restructuring cloud Former Uljanik Plovidba adopts new name but still faces court refinancing process Polaris Shipping postpones Oslo initial public offering to next year South Korean bulker operator will wait until a Seoul trial into the loss of the Stellar Daisy is completed MSC gets go-ahead for Messina partnership Italian competition authority clears Swiss giant to buy 49% stake in Italian con-ro specialist Navios Acquisition pays off $198m debt early Sale and leaseback deals help Greek owner cut borrowings Carlyle Group drops out of US VLCC crude terminal project Private equity giant gives no reason for quitting building facility aimed at improving shale oil exports Offshore Merchant Partners eyes $11m profit from TEN stock resale Norway-based fund converts preferred TEN shares into common stock, lines them up for possible sale

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
Indonesian marine police crack down on local pirates Aggressive action by Indonesia's marine police is putting pressure on Southeast Asian pirates and the number of local attacks is falling, the crime-fighting International Maritime... Socializing the autonomous robot An artificial intelligence expert discusses human-AV interaction in wake of recent decision to pull Starship Technologies' delivery robots from University of Pittsburgh campus. California releases nation's first electric truck manufacturing standard Independent trucking group calls the rule "unrealistic"; environmental coalition says it doesn't go far enough. Railroads face major challenges to jump-start their intermodal business Railroads face an uphill battle in elevating their intermodal business. Canadian Trucking Alliance to ask next government to freeze - not scrap - carbon tax for diesel CTA President Stephen Laskowski says pivot reflects the political reality of federal election, which will see Trudeau and Liberals return to power weakened but in... Tariff war zaps 'Star Wars' toymaker Hasbro Toy maker Hasbro reported lower third-quarter earnings, citing tariffs on Chinese products and higher supply chain costs. Spring floods still drowning Midwest farms, grain carloads "Back in March it was horrible and depressing." But Midwestern farmers still struggling months after floods began. Covenant blames weak freight environment for drop in revenue and net income in 3Q Covenant blames weak freight environment for drop in revenue and net income in third quarter 2019. Canadian National sees third-quarter profit amid headwinds Despite lowering its operating ratio, the railroad tempers its 2019 outlook. Experts warn of China's influence at U.S. ports Extension of "Maritime Silk Road" threatens U.S. economic, military standing. Boeing's Q3 earnings release to be dominated by 737 MAX troubles Boeing Company's stock [NYSE: BA] has fallen 32% since documents turned over to Congress and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Oct. 17 revealed that... ELD compliance numbers stagnate ahead of December deadline The number of carriers running AOBRDs dropped under 5% several weeks ago and has remained below that mark since, suggesting most carriers have already made... Dan Cushman dives into diversifying P.A.M.'s focus P.A.M. CEO and President Dan Cushman discussed his successful efforts to diversify the carrier's focus with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller. DOT to audit FMCSA oversight of truck driver bans Review prompted by lax processing of driver convictions. Ex-Dallas police officer pleads guilty to fraudulent ticket-writing scheme to collect federal grant money A former Dallas police officer pleaded guilty on October 16 to falsifying traffic tickets in order to collect overtime pay through a program funded by... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/22 Trade executed in the November National Trucking Freight Futures contract; South and West futures remain volatile on Monday. LNG shipping rates now far exceed crude-tanker rates Headlines have highlighted booming VLCC rates, but spot LNG shipping rates have now taken the crown. Hyundai readies fuel cell heavy-duty truck and eco-friendly reefer Hyundai Motor Co. is expanding its fuel cell ambitions to heavy-duty trucks and trailers with a pair of concepts for next week's North American Commercial... U.S. truckers to battle rain, wind, snow this Tuesday (forecast video) East Coast rain, Midwest wind, several inches of Rockies snow will give truckers trouble Tuesday, 10/22. Government to request expressions of interest for 100% of Air India Privatization effort in 2018 failed to attract a single bidder Barber's retirement overshadows UPS' third-quarter results The abrupt retirement of Jim Barber, UPS' CEO heir-apparent, overshadows company's third-quarter results OFAC's '50% rule' challenges compliance The Office of Foreign Assets Control policy, which focuses on financial ownership of sanctioned individuals or entities, bedevils U.S. companies with sophisticated compliance programs. HaulHub helps run heavy construction logistics operations at the touch of a button HaulHub is a logistics startup in the aggregate and asphalt industry that helps producers, carriers and construction crews collaborate together over a centralized platform. Today's Pickup: Konexial acquires Axle Technologies AOBRD customers ELD maker Konexial is expanding its customer base through the acquisition of Axle Technologies' AORBD customer list. Also, FedEx and UPS ramp up drone deliveries,... Kuehne + Nagel Q3 ocean growth offsets air decline The world's second-largest third-party logistics provider reports sea and land transport Q3 performance gains but confirms air freight market decline. US to sell North Korean ship, pay proceeds to torture victims' families The Wise Honest illegally transported coal on behalf of the North Korean regime from November 2016 to April 2018. Paccar beats Q3 estimates on strong truck deliveries (Update) Paccar Inc. delivered 31,000 trucks in the third quarter, helping the parent company of Kenworth Truck Co. , Peterbilt Motor Co. and DAF beat earnings... Commentary: CSX offers the first trip compliance reporting Jim Blaze explains the new CSX trip compliance reporting... perhaps the first step for railroads to compete more effectively with the trucking industry. GATX wonders if slowdown is on the horizon - UPDATE The rail equipment manufacturer sees high utilization rate but says economy faces uncertainty. M&A bankers are looking for Amazon-proof logistics businesses Some investors prefer hard-to-disrupt niche businesses; others want to roll up e-commerce services and replicate Amazon's offering.

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OCTOBER 22, 2019
FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher as traders await fresh US-China news Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, but remained within a well-worn range as traders awaited fresh developments out of the US-China trade negotiations and upcoming weekly inventory reports. DUBAI FUTURES: Crude spreads slip on cooling freight rates, open arbitrage Benchmark Dubai crude futures' spreads dipped in mid-morning trading in Asia on Tuesday, amid reports that cooling freight rates have reopened the arbitrage window for crude to flow into the region from the West. CRUDE MOC: Uncertainty keeps Brent/Dubai spread in tight range Benchmark cash Dubai crude fell below ICE Brent futures Tuesday but remained close to parity with the global crude futures marker as uncertainty continued to dominate Asian crude markets. SPOTLIGHT: Freight rates spike to record highs, but likely to cool off quickly VLCC rates have spiked to all-time highs as a number of factors -- from US sanctions on a Chinese shipping giant to ships going into dry dock for scrubber installations -- combined to reduce dramatically the effective VLCC fleet capacity. ECUADOR DATA: August refined products output falls 0.6% on year Ecuador produced a total of 6.73 million barrels of refined products in August, a slight 0.6% decline from 6.77 million barrels a year earlier, but a marginal gain from 6.72 million barrels produced in July, according to statistics available Tuesday on the central bank's website. ARGENTINA DATA: Refiners increase runs in August to meet fuel oil, diesel demand Argentinian crude oil processing in August rose 2.3% year on year as refiners boosted fuel oil production to supply the power sector, helping to compensate for a minor rise in diesel output and declines in production of gasoline, an industry report showed Tuesday. Boskalis, GoodFuels eye 100% bio bunker fuel for dredging vessel Biofuels supplier GoodFuels and dredging contractor Royal Boskalis Westminster are preparing to run a dredging vessel on 100% bio-fuel oil, GoodFuels said in a press release. Crude traders take smaller tankers to Asia from North Sea on high VLCC costs A Suezmax has been placed on subjects for a November voyage to the Asia-Pacific region from the North Sea, trading and shipping sources said Tuesday, a route usually plied on larger VLCC tankers. Yamal LNG tanker JV 'no longer' under US sanctions: Novatek The joint venture that owns a number of specialized Arc7 icebreaker vessels serving the Novatek-operated Yamal LNG plant in northern Russia is no longer subject to US sanctions, Novatek said Tuesday. Shipper Sovcomflot advances green shipping along the Northern Sea Route using LNG Sovcomflot is steadily introducing LNG as a fuel for large-capacity cargo shipping in the Arctic, it said. REFINERY NEWS: S Korea's SK Incheon refinery conducting full turnaround "The full turnaround is part of efforts to make the complex cleaner," a company official said. REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Guangxi sends first gasoline cargo to India The cargo is in line with the usual specification standards for Australia, the source said. Singapore's APEX launches LSFO futures contract ahead of IMO 2020 Besides the new APEX ABI LSFO futures, APEX had listed a physically deliverable fuel oil 380 CST futures contract in April. External: Global Risk Management BunkerTrace starts commercial operations to aid fuel control ahead of IMO 2020 By combining blockchain and DNA-based tagging, BunkerTrace creates an immutable audit trail.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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