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September 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL launches box shipping import-export services at King Abdullah port
  • Global Jan-July box volumes rise 1.2pc with extra 1m+ TEU due by 2022
  • Outlook for container shipping is gloomy as demand softens, capacity expands
  • Fuel prices to increase in wake of attack on Saudi Arabia's oil refinery
  • MPC Capital and Zeaborn join forces to boost containership management
  • Protests and weak economy delay HK's air cargo screening programme
  • Greater vetting is required to stop misdeclared cargo posing fire risk on box ships
  • Amazon's new Dallas, Texas air hub to start operations in October
  • Menzies Aviation implements measures to expand foothold in air cargo market
  • Ethiopian Airlines prevails over crash to see profit grows 18pc

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics felicitated for 25 years of committed service to the shipping & logistics trade at MALA 2019
  • Containerised trade in India recorded slower growth than the global average: Maersk India Trade Report Q2 2019
  • Hydrogen-powered tug is world first forPort of Antwerp
  • NYK concludes long-term contract forcoal-fired power project in Vietnam
  • ONE advisory on Brexit security filing requirements
  • 'Swachhata Pakhvada' organised at JN Port
  • AIP&DWF writes to Shipping Minister for payment of PLR
  • Coal import in H1 FY20 at Major Ports registers marginal growth
  • Trailer operators call off strike at Chennai Port after agreement
  • RBI notifies to relax priority-sector lending norms to boost exports
  • Maritime and Logistics Awards (Mala) 2019 (10th edition)
  • No need to have trade deal with China before 2020 elections, says US President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rwanda's arduous journey
  • Swiss - Indonesian cooperation sealed
  • Digital transformation project in the Caribbean
  • Companytrains Cologne - Trieste now open to all customers
  • First B737-800BCF to operate in South Asia
  • New CPO appointed
  • Circle reaches its financial targets
  • Railways discuss digitalisation agenda
  • Company from Abidjan joins UFO network
  • C.H. Robinson to invest USD 1 billion
  • Bunkering trial in Kobe City Port a success
  • Cargo Claims joins Neutral Air Partner
  • United Cargo chooses Staff Management at Denver airport
  • DKV buys a 25% share of VAT Services
  • West of England picks new claims handler in Greece
  • Felbermayr builds new headquarters
  • MPP vessel delivered to dp carriers

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Governments must ensure compliance with IMO 2020, warns WSC president
  • New owner says it's full steam ahead for rejuvenated GB Railfreight
  • Atlas Air and Amazon facing wrongful death lawsuit after 767 tragedy
  • Kuehne + Nagel goes greener, offering carbon-neutral LCL shipments
  • UK PM Johnson questions if Thomas Cook bosses were 'properly incentivised'
  • Auto industry warns of 'seismic' no-deal Brexit shock
  • Peel Ports JV to develop Liverpool container terminal
  • Analysis: Could OOCL provide the answer to CMA CGM balance sheet woes?
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - Asia MDs announcement imminent

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Kirsi Tikka picks up another directorship
    Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) has appointed Dr. Kirsi Tikka to its Board of Directors as a Class I director and intends to nominate her to stand for re-election at its 2020
  • Topaz signs PSV up for extended drydocking scheme
    Dubai headquartered OSV specialist Topaz Energy and Marine has entered its 2012-built, 79.4 m long platform supply vessel Caspian Voyager into the ABS Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme. The program will extend the
  • VIDEO: Port of Antwerp orders hydrogen-fueled tug
    Belgium's leading port, the Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of what will be the world's first tug powered by hydrogen, the Hydrotug. While most attention to hydrogen as a marine fuel
  • USCG slaps cuffs on owner of illegal charter boat
    Maybe the owner of the 45 ft pleasure boat Breaking the Habit will break his habit of getting caught operating the vessel as an illegal charter. The Coast Guard terminated the voyage
  • Powerful coalition pushes for zero carbon shipping at UN Climate Action Summit
    As heads of state and government meet at today's UN Climate Action Summit in New York City, members of the Getting to Zero Coalition - an alliance of senior leaders in the

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • US Gulf tanker rates rise as Asia heads west to replace cancelled Saudi cargoes
    US Gulf to China tanker rates are at the highest level for the year
  • Coalition of the willing is another warning for regulators
    The Get to Zero Coalition should help the shipping industry decarbonise. But it will still need the IMO to do...
  • TEN agrees $35m preferred share placement with investor
    Greece-based tanker and LNG carrier owner will use cash raised from convertible sale for 'general purposes'
  • Saudi outage changes marine fuel economics as owners move to meet IMO deadline
    The spread between high-sulphur fuel oils and compliant fuels needs to remain wide for those with scrubbers to quickly recoup...
  • UK Brexit freight and ports contracts start to emerge
    New framework provides a list of eight freight operators who could transport critical goods such as medicines after October 31...
  • Shipping launches 'moon-shot' initiative to develop zero emission vessels by 2030
    Coalition of influential industry heavyweights including Citi, Cargill, Lloyd's Register, Maersk, Shell, Trafigura and Euronav move to focus industry decarbonisation...
  • Shipping needs a holistic view on ship emissions
    Agreeing on what goes into the lifecycle analysis of future fuels is no less important than debating their green credentials
  • Eastern Pacific eyes further LNG-fuelled opportunities
    Eastern Pacific's 15-year charter of a sextet of LNG-dual-fuelled containerships to CMA CGM marks a strengthening of ties between Idan...
  • Tropical storm Imelda disrupts shipments from US Gulf Coast
    Tanker industry players have said they are keeping an eye on the situation
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping's deadly liquefaction casualty crisis continues | MSC bids to boost Liverpool | The Middle East bet...
  • MEO prioritises creditor recovery in debt revamp
    MEO chooses not to accept proposals from potential investors, opting instead to table a debt to equity swap and terming...
  • India's Petronet signs LNG deal with Tellurian
    Petronet has signed the pact for up to 5m tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas with a targeted timeline...
  • MSC Gayane crew member charged after US cocaine seizure
    US authorities boarded MSC Gayane when it arrived at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia in June and seized 19.76 tonnes of...
  • Mississippi port has 'no appetite' for the container trade
    Pascagoula's identity is borne out by recent trade statistics from the US Census Department showing the nearly 100% industrial nature...
  • Saudi drone attack seen boosting tanker earnings
    With no expected increase in Saudi exports in the fourth quarter, Asian refiners are seen increasing crude imports mainly from...
  • Seaborne trade growth forecasts downgraded amid economic headwinds
    In tonne terms, this would be the slowest growth environment since 2009

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • US freight drivers weak, but recession not certain: economists
  • Trans-Pacific carriers eye more capacity cuts amid weak peak
  • Ruling allows Montreal port labor action hearing to proceed
  • MSC regains C-TPAT status after suspension ends
  • K+N pledges carbon neutral LCL from 2020
  • Machine learning to speed Estes' LTL billing
  • US terminal lobby taps MARAD administrator as new head
  • Cross-industry coalition to tackle decarbonizing shipping
  • India's project cargo trade softening: Maersk

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Hoegh Holdings takes more of Hoegh LNG Partners
    Hoegh LNG Holdings has grown its leading stake in Hoegh LNG Partners after its subordinated units converted into common shares. Hoegh aims to fix all its FSRUs long-term in next 12-18 months According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Hoegh LNG Holdings owns 15.3 million shares in its New York-traded partner, good for 45.9% of the company. When Hoegh LNG Partners went public in 201
  • Seward & Kissel promote three maritime attorneys
    Seward & Kissel has elevated three attorneys in its maritime practice to leadership roles. Michael Timpone will lead the firm's maritime and transportation finance group with Edward Horton and Keith Billotti will together run the maritime and transportation capital markets and corporate securities group. Michael Chalos joins Chalos & Co Timpone replaces Larry Rutkowski, while Billotti and Horto
  • Former ABS executive Tikka joins Ardmore Shipping
    Former senior American Bureau of Shipping executive join Ardmore Shipping's board. The Irish tanker owner announced Monday that Kirsi Tikka had joined its board. Tikka retired from the Houston-based classification society last summer, last serving as its executive vice president, senior maritime advisor. Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping No new ships and no share buybacks,
  • Maersk India boxship trade falls in China, surges in Saudi Arabia
    Maersk's India boxship business has fallen to and from China yet widened to Saudi Arabia and North America. India exports to the Land of the Red Dragon dropped 20%, driven by less demand for India-made textiles and apparels, according to the Danish liner giant. Imports to China fell 22%. "Amidst increasing global volatility, a slower local economy and the USA's withdrawal of preferential access
  • UAE signs up to the US-led Gulf shipping defence coalition
    Emirates joins the US, Saudi Arabia, UK, Australia and Bahrain in coalition against Iran, while France and German remain on sidelines.
  • TEN to raise $34m in private share sale
    US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) said on Monday it plans to raise more than $30m in a private placement of preferred shares to finance "general corporate purposes". Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020 TEN, which earlier this month confirmed placing an order for up to two 174,000-cbm LNG newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries, said it agreed to sell 3.5 million z
  • Scorpio sells two ultramaxes
    Scorpio Bulkers plans to offload two ultramax vessels for just shy of $38m, having held them for sale for three months. The Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner has entered into agreements with an unaffiliated third party to sell 64,000-dwt SBI Puma (built 2014) and 64,000-dwt SBI Cougar (built 2015) for approximately $37.9m in aggregate. Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL
  • Axxis Geosolutions signs LOI for two-year contract
    But the ocean-bottom node survey company did not reveal in which region work would take place or for whom.
  • Under the boardwalk: NYK harnesses tidal power in Singapore
    New project sees electricity generated from turbines fitted by shipowner in Asian city.
  • K Line Offshore promotes CFO Petter Nordby to top job
    Move comes after K Line-controlled Norwegian offshore vessel company reports deeper loss
  • Shell, Maersk and Trafigura lead zero carbon push as UN meets
    New industry coalition aims to overcome today's lack of feasible zero-emissions ships by 2030 with wide range of participants
  • Trafigura chips into $1bn loan pot for Chinese refiner
    Commodities trader and shipowner Trafigura has joined a group of lenders providing a near-$1bn loan to Chinese independent refiner Shandong Qingyuan. The finance is backed by future oil sales. The deal highlights how China is opening up to trading houses, Reuters reported, with Chinese banks scaling down lending in the economic slowdown. Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers Qingyuan operat
  • Russian marine agency plots order for 147 ships
    Rosmorrechflot wants vessels for Northern Sea Route, ports and inland waterways.
  • DNV GL charts roadmap towards a gas-fuelled, low-carbon future
    Class society DNV GL says momentum for decarbonised fuels has never been greater in the marine sector
  • Ismar settles in at Exmar: 'I am really a gas man'
    Former Western Bulk chief executive said the company is looking to streamline the division
  • Shipowner proves to be a Pioneer in championing gender equality
    With women comprising half of its staff, including in traditionally male departments, Athens-based handysize specialist Pioneer Marine is showing how to nurture female shipping talent
  • POSH Terasea hit by second loan default
    Lender could call in receiver for two vessels as JV says it owes $7.1m under facility.
  • TUI in pole position as Thomas Cook collapses
    German tour operator and cruiseship owner set for dominant position in mass-market tourism sector.
  • Borealis reveals fourth boxship buy in a week
    Deal for Offen Group vessel cost it $10.75m.
  • Slow steaming and scrubbers will not solve shipping's IMO 2020 fuel dilemma
    The IMO must now work with oil majors to deliver a lower-sulphur alternative at a reasonable cost
  • Stena Impero ready to be released, says Iranian official
    A government spokesman did not elaborate on the ship's situation or specify when vessel might be allowed to leave Iran.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets share placing raises $31m
    London-listed firm said to have attracted host of new investors in second equity raise in 2019
  • South African LPG facility sets construction landmark
    Four giant storage bullets arrive in Richards Bay aboard Chinese heavy lift vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Norfolk Southern taps Mongeau for board seat
    Norfolk Southern announced that Claude Mongeau has been elected as a director. The former Canadian National Railway head may be viewed as an effort to...
  • Weekly DOE/EIA retail diesel price takes one of biggest jumps in last 7 years
    The weekly average retail diesel price posted Monday by the Department of Energy (DOE) was in the top 20 biggest one-week increases in the history...
  • Keep your eye on containers in global circulation
    The number of containers is a better bellwether of global trade than the number of container ships.
  • IKEA taps DHL for first outsourced distribution center in Canada
    Swedish retailer opened a facility near Toronto to accommodate growing volumes of final-mile deliveries to region's fast-growing suburbs.
  • Why Freight Derivatives Are Here To Stay in the Trucking Industry
    Brian Aoaeh explains why the trucking industry is ready for freight derivatives.
  • Lime reaches 100 million rides, pulls car-sharing from Seattle
    Lime's shift away from car-sharing allows the company to transition into Seattle's first electric-scooter-share pilot.
  • Tropical Storm Karen prompts warnings for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
    Flooding, wind damage possible as Tropical Storm Karen moves through Caribbean islands. Eventual U.S. mainland strike possible?
  • UPS is converting ground fleets to renewable natural gas
    UPS was an early adopter of LNG, now it has its sights set on RNG.
  • Amazon to open seventh fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada
    Amazon to open its 7th fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada with a 1 million square foot building in Toronto
  • Federal safety agency issues air brake recommendations to freight railroads
    The recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board relate to a fatal October 2018 accident in which a moving train struck a stationary one.
  • Talking across the fence
    Team of Rivals? The competing ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are looking at additional ways to cooperate for their mutual benefit.
  • Estes Express partners with DDC FPO for AI-powered freight billing processing
    DDC FPO announced on Sept. 23 that Estes Express Lines will use its machine-learning, software-as-a-service (SaaS) program, DDC Intelligence, to mitigate its bill of lading...
  • Pricing Demurrage and Detention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a proposed rule to promote "just and reasonable" demurrage and detention charges.
  • Traditional freight brokers investing millions to stay on top
    Traditional freight brokerages are ramping up technological spending to keep pace with the industry.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/23
    Weakness in East drives National freight futures lower for the week ending 9/20.
  • Today's pickup: Elon and Jeff: The Best of Enemies; India advances national logistics policy
    Amazon's EV order a shot at Tesla; India advances national logistics policy.
  • Former Arkansas CEO pleads guilty to two counts of tax fraud
    Donald Tankersley, 76, former chief executive officer of White Dairy Ice Cream and Tankersley Food Service in Van Buren, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to two counts...
  • Flooding, road closures continue in southeastern Texas
    Interstate-10 bridge remains closed near Houston after last weeks flood damage. Other roads still underwater.
  • 1,160 kg Indian Ocean ketamine seizure
    The $42.3 million bust is the latest in a string of global maritime drug seizures at sea and in ports.
  • Location intelligence is business intelligence
    Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial trucking is no exception.
  • No-deal Brexit will have devastating impact, say EU auto trade groups
    European auto unions and trade groups have come out with a statement that warns of a seismic impact on the auto economies of the EU...
  • Port Report: K + N looks to offset carbon footprint by 2030
    Forwarder outlines pathway to carbon neutral future as climate change takes on new urgency.
  • Lawsuit sheds light on aborted Omnitracs deal
    A Solera board member alleges that in 2017 Vista tried to force it to buy another portfolio company, Omnitracs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Strong bunker prices help shipowners maintain freight rate gains
    A recent rise in shipping freight rates looks set to remain amid surging bunker prices.
  • Crude settles higher as market weighs Saudi output prospects
    Crude futures ended higher Monday as the market continued to weigh up the prospects of returning production from Saudi Arabia.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Neste advances renewable product operations in China, Singapore refinery expansion
    Neste will purchase renewable waste and residue raw materials from local collectors on the east coast of China.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Nigeria plans full upgrade of all 4 plants: NNPC
    "We will commence actual rehabilitation work in January," Kyari said in an NNPC statement.

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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.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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