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October 25, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Growth in global container port volumes under threat: report warns
  • K+N's Q3 turnover dips slightly but EBIT surges 16pc to US$282m
  • DP World sees Q3 box traffic grow 1.1pc globally to 17.7m TEU
  • President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkish officials and ministries following ceasefire
  • Antwerp port's box volume from January to September rises 6.4pc to 8.87m TEU
  • Oakland port's Q1-3 loaded box throughput is up 3.1pc
  • Chittagong port looks to container conveyor system to reduce truck congestion
  • West Africa is a hotspot for maritime piracy, kidnap and armed robbery
  • FedEx partners with Wing Aviation to trial first drone delivery service in the US
  • Saudia Cargo's pharma operations achieve EU accreditation
  • Turkish Cargo to start B777 freighter service from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • "K" Line, MOL & NYK share data with ONE through the common data platform IoS-OP
  • Bahri's net profit surges 81 pc in Q3
  • Höegh Autoliners' liner service secures transportation of critical break-bulk cargo
  • MSC introduces new app for myMSC
  • Single use plastics prohibited on ships whilst in Indian waters
  • Transnational Shipping Lines LLC launches MBX service
  • India turns refined copper importer after a gap
  • Japan seen having huge export potential for India
  • Plea to stop duty-free import of edible oil via Nepal, Bangladesh
  • PICT handles its first CONCOR container movement
  • Q3 volume growth mainly driven by containers at Rotterdam Port
  • Shipping Ministry observes Swachhta Hi Sewa & Swachhta Pakhwada
  • Cabinet approves railway cooperation with European Commission
  • IMF sees India's GDP rebounding to 7 pc in 2020
  • India jumps 14 positions in global ease of doing business rankings
  • Minister approves two Open General Export Licences in major push for defence exports
  • Re-export should be made easy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Building blocks of a digital platform
  • New intermodal service to and from Italy and Norway
  • Fiata World Congress 2022 in Panama
  • Transfrigoroute becomes a member of BGL
  • GVZ Augsburg: New logistic hall inaugurated
  • Avoiding the northern route: MSC joins the club
  • Air France KLM Martinair Cargo adds more services
  • IPO of ESR
  • Starting a new chapter
  • Awards for the air charter industry
  • The Russia Express Service returns
  • VIP visit to Stuttgart
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Vestiaire Collective uses Descartes Customs Info
  • Moving from UK to Singapore
  • Customised hardware for trailer telematics
  • DC-3 ditches in the sea near Nassau
  • Iumi wants more fire resistance

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • Still-bullish charter market being driven by more scrubber fitting
  • No heavy lifting for us, vows DHL eCommerce
  • People still key to success, says CHR, 'we want talent with tec expertise'
  • Analysis: Coming soon - that Halloween moment for 'more together' DSV Panalpina
  • 2M extends suspension of AE2/Swan loop by two weeks
  • Lufthansa Cargo set to phase out MD-11Fs
  • Crane Worldwide appoints Alexandra Kleinschmidt to lead customs brokerage
  • What Ceva's China-Europe trucking service means for freight routes
  • M&A radar: Partial sale of Ceva the only certainty as deal smoke thickens

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • Everett Ship Repair offers new Pacific Northwest ship repair option
    Ice Cap Holdings, the parent company of Ice Floe, LLC, dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) has expanded its shipyard presence to include a service and repair facility in Everett, Wash. Established
  • Viking Line newbuild is packed with climate smarts
    Finland's Viking Line says that its newbuild cruise ferry, the 63,000 gt M/S Viking Glory, will be one of the most climate-smart passenger ships in the world. It estimates that the ship,
  • EDBG to provide functional design for hybrid-electric WSF Olympic ferries
    Seattle, Wash., headquartered Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) reports that Vigor has selected it as the engineering firm that will provide functional design for the new Washington State Ferries (WSF) hybrid-electric Olympic
  • Gas Entec wins cargo handling EPC contract for Asia's largest LNG bunkering vessel
    Busan, Korea, headquartered Gas Entec Co. Ltd. (Gas Entec) has won a contract from Sembcorp Marine under which it will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the cargo handling system
  • Satcom milestone: KVH ships 10,000th VSAT system
    Maritime mobile connectivity leader KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has shipped its 10,000th VSAT satellite communications system. This is the latest milestone for a company whose maritime satcom innovation began in 2007

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • Expect general increases from most clubs, Standard chief executive predicts
    'Most clubs would need to increase their rates, and I suspect that most clubs will announce a general increase,' says...
  • DHT to postpone scrubber fittings given tanker spot market bull run
    Company executives say that the highest rate it achieved during the recent market frenzy was $190,000 per day
  • Maersk seeks to create supply for demand
    In concentrating industry focus on a few viable options, Maersk hopes to build a market for vendors to sell into
  • Fuel price spreads show signs of IMO 2020 impact
    Heavy fuel oil prices have fallen to the lowest level in three years
  • Wind propulsion cuts Maersk Tankers emissions
    A year long trial cut down fuel consumption and emissions for the Maersk Pelican by 8.2%
  • Maersk calls for focused development of new fuels
    Danish carrier to focus on alcohol, biomethane and ammonia in an effort to concentrate industry efforts in developing new fuels...
  • Nippon Foundation chairman leads drive for ocean understanding through seabed mapping
    Merchant shipping has a role to play in mapping the world's ocean floors. The Chairman of Nippon Foundation told Lloyd's...
  • Stena Line fined £400k following vehicle incident
    Horrific injuries caused to a port service operative crushed by a van being reversed off the vessel Stena Lagan onto...
  • Viewpoint: Combining aid and training
    The call to locate a multi-purpose disaster relief vessel in the Caribbean is one the shipping authorities should heed
  • Shipping leads Moore Global move to become more interconnected
    Moore Stephens has rebranded to underline a more international and collaborative approach and the new Greek-led global shipping group within...
  • CDB offers $629m loans to Nigeria deepsea port
    Lekki port will become one of the deepest not only in Nigeria but also in sub-Saharan Africa when completed
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Speculation rife over possible Singapore yard merger | More large ships in layup for scrubber retrofits |...
  • Costamare triples profit on back of post-panamax demand
    Costamare has also completed the refinancing of two 2013-built, 8,827 teu vessels for up to $94m with an unidentified European...
  • SembMarine awards LNG cargo system engineering contract to Korea's Gas Entec
    The 12,000 cu m LNG bunker tanker will be the largest in Asia when it enters in service in 2021
  • Cosco restructures LNG shipping business to avoid US sanctions
    But the move has not perked up CSET's share price on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong bourses
  • New Orleans port director leverages railroad to boost container throughput
    'In our business, there is volatility in commodities,' New Orleans port director says. 'So we want to stay diverse in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • Protests again disrupt rail service into Lazaro Cardenas
  • ODFL earnings slip underscores US LTL 'softness'
  • Tax credit termination accelerates US wind development
  • No sign of recovery for slumping air cargo market
  • New space won't reverse climb in US warehouse rents: report
  • NY-NJ ports chief warms relations with ILA
  • Top global transport providers grew in tumultuous 2018

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • DHT results forecast fourth quarter for tankers
    DHT reported a third quarter loss, but $61,500 per day rates for the fourth quarter thus far
  • Safe Bulkers sees less profit, misses estimates
    Safe Bulkers' earnings have fallen amid higher expenses. The Polys Hajioannou-led owner's adjusted profit for the third quarter came in at $5.87m, down from $8.19m during the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) totalled $0.03, missing analysts' estimates by $0.01. Adjusted EPS attributable to common shareholders was $2.99m versus $5.32m a year ago. Revenue remained flat, e
  • Norden lowers full-year forecast on accounting error
    Norden has lowered its expectations for 2019 after discovering a mistake in its bookkeeping. The Danish owner and operator of bulkers and tankers lessened its forecast to $10m to $45m from $25m to $60m upon seeing the calculation error while updating estimates for its upcoming third-quarter earnings report. The miscalculation was related to adjustments to the tanker sector's profit but will not
  • Apparent US grace period sends tanker investors scurrying
    A heavily-legal notice from OFAC pushed tanker shares down Thursday
  • Castor Maritime buys Pavimar panamax amid fleet renewal
    Another 14-year-old bulk carrier has changed hands
  • Lines pay the price as shippers switch to low-emission services
    Operators under pressure to cut their carbon footprint or watch customers take their business elsewhere
  • Two shipowners do battle over Total's LNG bunker vessel
    Contest between membrane-type containment system and type-C cargo tanks kicks off again for major's second large unit
  • Nine ships could hit sales block as POSH winds up joint venture
    Robert Kuok-backed owner's AHTS partnership hits the buffers after loan defaults
  • Teekay group finally ready to meet with investors
    Having put its sanctions issues behind it, the Teekay group is ready to meet with investors. The shipowning group will meet with existing and prospective shareholders 14 November, the morning after it plans to release its third quarter earnings. Teekay-China LNG Shipping vessels freed from US sanctions Teekay had initially scheduled its investor day for 2 October, but postponed it indefinitely
  • Eastern Pacific turns to Hyundai Mipo for dual-fuel MR tankers
    Deal would be for two firm newbuildings with delivery in late 2021, plus two optional units
  • Shipping proves career of choice for Roed family's new generation
    Norse Group has re-entered bulker and tanker segments with 34-year-old Sebastian Roed at the helm
  • NGO Shipbreaking Platform warns dodgy demo deals are a 'serious crime'
    Recent fine on Wirana in Norway for attempting to scrap ship in Asia should serve as a warning to owners, says environmental group
  • Maersk, LR back alcohols and ammonia to solve eco-fuel question
    New study confirms best decarbonising options are new sustainable energy sources
  • Impairments drop at DNB as shipping and offshore improve
    But Norwegian lender hit by fall-out from Thomas Cook collapse in third quarter
  • Empros scoops up ultramax as Japanese ships go on sale
    Greek company strikes as more such bulkers become available on the secondhand market
  • Trading house Trafigura gets busy with MR tanker relets
    Koch Industries takes one ship for a year at more than $19,000 per day
  • V.Group recruits second new CFO in a year
    Shipmanager brings in Petter Traaholt to replace Alison Henriksen, who only joined in March.
  • Evergas multigas ship shifts to LNG under New Fortress charter
    Chemical giant Ineos relets Dragon-class vessel to supply gas-hungry Jamaica import projects
  • Dof Subsea wins new contracts in Africa and standstill with bondholders
    Two vessels owned by Dof Subsea have won contracts in Africa that will employ the pair for over 160 days. Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea Dof Subsea bondholders demand more information on refinancing The 6,000-dwt multipurpose supply vessel (MPSV) Skandi Seven (built 2008) has commenced a new contract, working on subsea infrastructure for an existing unnamed customer in An
  • Big firms tend to go early in shipping decarbonisation, poll finds
    A TradeWinds Knowledge survey has revealed companies with more than 50 headcounts are more keen in low-carbon shipping
  • Transpetrol secures long-term charter for MR newbuilding
    Belgian shipowner clinches long-term employment for 50,000-dwt vessel due for delivery next year
  • Union Maritime maintains momentum with ageing MR sales
    UK-based shipowner Union Maritime continues to be a very active player in the sale-and-purchase market with the sale of two MR tankers just a couple of weeks after buying two aframax tankers from the former fleet of Brightoil Petroleum. European brokers said Union Maritime has sold the STX-built, 51,000-dwt Chase and Lincoln (both built 2004) to an undisclosed buyer for $11m each. Union Maritim
  • Tanker surge sees Gundy's unified broking dream come together
    Braemar ACM chief reveals the teamwork that helped shipbroker capitalise on recent market turmoil
  • Braemar pulls together three-year plan as it reviews strategy
    Chairman Ronald Series tells TradeWinds that management must now decide how to resource the business after sale of most of technical division.
  • Norwegian Hull Club offers scrubber cover
    Shipowners can now insure against breakdown of IMO 2020 exhaust gas cleaning systems
  • Cosco rejigs shareholdings to free LNG carriers from sanctions
    Six Arc7 vessels for Yamal LNG owned by Teekay and Chinese partner to resume normal operations
  • Anthony Firmin appointed Britannia P&I chairman
    Former Hapag-Lloyd executive takes over from Nigel Palmer
  • Braemar cuts loss as core shipbroking business improves
    UK broker says investment is now paying off and company poised to capitalise on better shipping markets
  • Iraq readies itself for fully-loaded 14,000-teu boxships
    Basra port aims to attract more and bigger ships following investments in new berths, says ICTSI
  • ST Engineering faces $18m dispute payout to Hornbeck
    Singapore group's VT Halter Marine sees claim from owner reduced by arbitration panel
  • Fearnleys eyes Asia expansion as it marks 150th anniversary
    Norway's top shipbroking firm is expanding its footprint in Singapore, Astrup Fearnley group chief executive Even Matre Ellingsen has confirmed to TradeWinds. The men sculpting the future of 150-year old Astrup Fearnley The company plans to establish its LNG Advisory Services and grow the activities of Fearnley Offshore in the Lion City. News of the growth came as the top brass from the Oslo-ba
  • Growing China-Brazil ties driving surge in Asia-ECSA trade
    China's pivot away from US to South America suggest bright future for route, says ClipperData

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • WiseTech defends against second attack by J Capital
    Global logistics software developer WiseTech (ASX: WTC) has come under renewed attack from investment advisor company J Capital. WiseTech continues to reject all claims of...
  • TFI reveals trucking, logistics acquisitions
    Canadian firm's earnings report reveals August purchases of Quebec cross-border carrier Craler and Georgia-based logistics provider
  • Debt-burdened HMM to issue $562.4 million convertible bond
    South Korea-based ocean box shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (KRX: 011200) has revealed plans to issue a 660 billion Korean won (US$562.4 million) convertible bond....
  • Forward Air steady against easier comps
    Forward Air management guided for negative EPS growth in the fourth quarter.
  • Alaska Air soars in Q3
    Alaska Air Group [NYSE: ALK] has caught an updraft after initial turbulence digesting its 2016 acquisition of Virgin America, reporting third-quarter adjusted pre-tax profit margin...
  • Triple whammy hits Universal Logistics Q3 earnings
    General Motors strike, a personal injury lawsuit and soft freight market drive across- the-board losses.
  • Werner reports second-best ever 3Q earnings despite softer freight environment
    Werner Enterprises Inc. reported net income of $39 million, or $0.56 per share, for the third quarter in 2019.
  • TFI powers through flat quarter with resilient truckload businesses
    Canadian and U.S. trucking units continue to squeeze revenue and profits from uneven freight market as LTL and last-mile deliver uneven performance.
  • Amazon's third-quarter revenue surges, but so do its shipping costs
    Amazon.com. Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) late Thursday reported third-quarter revenue of $70 billion, a 24% increase over the same period in 2018, as well as a 46%...
  • Load volumes continue to decelerate into the peak holiday shopping season
    This Week's DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Last Week's DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Three-Month DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing...
  • Flying freight: Delta Cargo Vice President spotlights the airline's freight operations
    Shawn Cole spotlights Delta's large-scale cargo operations, which is bigger than you might expect.
  • Trinity Industries reports improved year-over-year growth in revenue, operating profit and earnings per share
    Trinity Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: TRN) reported third-quarter net income of $49 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39, compared to net income of $27.9...
  • Slump persists for North American rail volumes
    Rail volumes fell yet again and the industry is casting its doubts about the fourth quarter.
  • Cummins presses lawmakers on national emissions standard
    Truck engine maker testifies on prospects for "net zero" pollution by 2050.
  • Maersk outlines fuel choices for shipping's carbon-free future
    Ocean carrier says the onus in on marine fuel suppliers to scale up production to meet target dates.
  • NFI finds spotlighting female drivers helps recruit other women
    Drive My Way CEO also advises attendees at the Women In Trucking conference to use woman-to-woman messaging.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/24
    Trucking Freight Futures relatively unchanged in quiet Wednesday trading session.
  • U.S. Commerce Department announces new anti-dumping investigation of Mexican steel rebar
    The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened an inquiry into whether companies are circumventing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on steel rebar from Mexico by...
  • Triton International says container lessors see continuing weak demand
    The container leasing company Triton International said it had "solid" financial performance in the third quarter despite weak leasing demand since last fall.
  • Norway's sovereign wealth fund acquires London logistics property
    Logistics investments are core assets for Norwegian oil fund
  • American Airlines beats Q3 earnings estimates despite operational, cargo difficulties
    Updated at 3:15 p.m. EST. Earnings call adds. Cargo business fell during a challenging third quarter for American Airlines [NASDAQ: AAL], which faced operational disruptions...
  • Smorgasbord of weather slowing down late-week supply chains
    Snowstorm causing problems in a once-thriving freight market out west. Fires, wind, rain in other regions of U.S.
  • Today Pickup: Fabric raises $110 million to grow automated retail logistics platform
    New York startup to jolt U.S. growth with micro-fulfillment centers that aim to give small retailers relevance in the Amazon age.
  • U.S. exporters feel lion's share of pain in U.S.-China trade dispute
    Lost in the US-China's trade war's impact on imports is the devastating effect on US exports
  • Smaller fleets resist dash cams despite their exoneration of drivers
    Among the resistant 30%, reasons to avoid dash cams range from protecting driver privacy to the fear of driver turnover.
  • DHT provides inside glimpse of crude-tanker 'frenzy'
    Top shipping execs reveal the inside story of the recent crude-tanker rate maelstrom.
  • K+N: Forget air cargo peak season this year
    The world's second-largest 3PL does not expect a rebound in air cargo markets until the second half of 2020.
  • Daimler AG reports improved Q3 results but warns of tough times ahead
    Daimler AG reported high sales and earnings in the third quarter but is cautioning that tougher times lie ahead for its Mercedes-Benz car and Daimler...
  • SmartDrive Video Insights: what it takes to keep drivers in the fold
    The latest in a series of collaborative videos and commentary between FreightWaves and SmartDrive.
  • Old Dominion revenue drops for first time in three years as macro weakness bites
    Old Dominion posts first year-on-year revenue drop in 3 years as macro weakness hits home
  • Driver qualification, detention among DOT 2020 priorities
    Prioritizing high-risk motor carriers for interventions an added challenge.
  • Market to decide shipper bill for IMO 2020
    Shippers will shun container lines that lack transparency or overcharge for low-sulfur fuels.
  • Costamare sees better third-quarter thanks to having more ships
    Container ship lessor says charter rates on larger vessels is improving as supply falls.
  • China continues seaport consolidation as Dalian offer goes unconditional
    Broadford Global has made a mandatory unconditional offer for all the H shares in the dual-listed Dalian Port Co. (HKEX: 2880 and SSE: 601880) of...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2019
  • Crude holds strength following Wednesday rally
    Crude futures settled higher Thursday, following through on Wednesday's rally on a draw in US inventories.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks drop 4.2% on week: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub dipped 4.2% on the week.
  • South Korean Hyundai Oilbank to sell VLSFO from early November
    "Hyundai Oilbank [already] has some contracts for VLSFO supplies," a company official said.
  • Bunker industry faces $2-4 billion IMO 2020 credit squeeze
    "We are expecting a 30-40% price increase which automatically leads to a liquidity need of $2-4 billion going forward," Molfetas said.
  • Japan, Saudi Arabia to renew crude oil storage deal in Okinawa
    "It is significant to renew the joint crude oil storage project," Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Isshu Sugawara said.
  • Lloyds proposes LNG terminal offshore Alaska North Slope to bring cargoes to Asia
    "We've been trying to market North Slope gas by pipeline for 50 years and nothing has worked," Treadwell said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
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
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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