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October 25, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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