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BRIEFS

July 26, 2019

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Global trade tensions drag down HPH Trust H1 net profit by 26pc to US$30m DP World's Q2 box traffic up 1.6pc, despite dip in M-East East cargo Global fleet grows to 22.7 million TEU as big ship demand rises FMC keeps tabs on low-sulphur fuel surcharges Genoa port handles record 241,466 TEU in June West Virginia may sell unprofitable Heartland Intermodal Gateway Malaysia stands to benefit from increased ASEAN-China trade Amazon to construct major cargo complex at Lakeland Linder airport Airlines to manage capacity tightly to boost H2 peak season rates Geodis expands at Schiphol to cope with growing demand

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JULY 25, 2019
'Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet' is the World Maritime theme for 2020 NYK establishes 'MarCoPay', an electronic money platform business Skeiron Logistics successfully completes coastal movement of one of India's largest windmill blades Transworld Group launches WhatsApp service for customers KPSAA elects office-bearers for 2019-21 Rotterdam port handles more cargo in H1 thanks to containers India ranked 52nd in Global Innovation Index 2019 Iron ore prices seen rising 15-20 pc in FY21 after expiry of mining leases Perspective Plan for Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor completed Trade-restrictive measures continue at historically high level, says report

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JULY 25, 2019
Failure of WGA aircraft caused 'our business to suffer', Flexport tells court Kuehne + Nagel can boost overland services with acquisition of Jöbstl More trade war tariffs could mean 'double-digit' import declines at US ports Strong second quarter, as UPS reports profit growth in all divisions Flexport head-hunts IT specialist James Chen from Amazon Grayling out, Shapps in - but is the new transport minister any sharper? Metro Shipping puts staff development on the freight front line Supply chain radar: The Panalpina air freight fiasco - 'who pays for it'?

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JULY 25, 2019
Carlyle Group to be majority owner of new merged Vigor and MHI Ship Repair The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management have reached announced a definitive agreement to acquire and merge Portland, Ore., headquartered Vigor Industrial LLC and Norfolk, Va., based Fast underwater stern tube seal replacement avoids need to drydock Underwater repair specialist Hydrex reports that last month one of its diver/technician teams carried out underwater stern tube seal repairs on a 192 meter RO/RO vessel in Rotterdam. The vessel was suffering Austal and Cerberus said to be eyeing acquisition of former HHIC Philippines yard Nikkei Asian Review reports that a consortium of U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management and Australian shipbuilder Austal is in exclusive talks to acquire the strategically located Cebu, Philippines, shipyard formerly West of England P&I strengthens its fixed premium team The West of England P&I Club reports that Tom Davies has joined its fixed premium P&I underwriting team. Davies joins the club from Lodestar where he serviced European, Middle East and South Island Tug & Barge puts second new ATB tug into operation Island Tug and Barge Ltd.'s second new ATB push tug Island Regent entered service at the end of June pushing the double hulled refined petroleum products barge, ITB Reliant. The vessel was Kirby to spend $20 million on BWTS America's largest tank barge operator, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) expects to spend approximately $20 million this year on ballast water treatments for it coastal fleet. That's good news for ballast water management

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JULY 25, 2019
New UK prime minister pledges to prioritise free ports 'Let us begin work now to create free ports that will drive growth from thousands of high-skilled jobs in left-behind... Royal Navy will escort UK shipping through Strait of Hormuz The offer of naval escorts, if requested, is a significant escalation in aid to British shipping Kirby Corp lowers outlook Reduced oilfield exploration and production activity has meant a 'more pronounced than expected' downturn in Kirby's distribution and services, a... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why the bulk bull run could last to 2021 Dry bulk spot markets are verging upon the strongest levels witnessed in a decade, while capesize bulker earnings have soared... One dead at Bangladeshi ship-recycling yard NGO Shipbreaking Platform reports one worker died while helping to cut up a former Evergreen-owned containership Red ensign is a symbol of peace and prosperity - not a target 'The red ensign that adorns Britain's ships evokes peace and prosperity. We must protect that reputation,' says the chief executive... Iran tells UN that seized Stena Bulk vessel was in a collision 'We can confirm that we are not aware of, and nor is there any evidence of a collision involving Stena... Eagle Bulk to purchase six ultramax ships Major shareholders Oaktree and Golden Tree have agreed to buy $69.1m of Eagle Bulk's $100m convertible notes offering, which will... Yard Talk \| The rise of state power in shipbuilding Policy-driven consolidation has made states an increasingly important participant in the market Low-sulphur transition target for November, says SSA president The SSA has appealed for support for information on fuel specifications and available quantities to mitigate disruptions in the shift... Viewpoint: Towards the self-parking ship You can have all the electronics, clever sensors and automatic aids you like, but you will, from time to time... Daily Briefing British flag tankers facing six-figure extra hit on war risk premiums \| GasLog halts Hormuz passages \| UK-flagged tankers tracked... Costamare doubles profits for second quarter of the year A majority of the shorter spot charters clinched by the company were at sharply higher rates than the vessels were... LNG tanker count to surpass VLCCs by 2026, says Clarksons Some $17bn of newbuilding orders have been placed for LNG tankers since the start of 2018, driven by trade expansion... Australia's Prelude FLNG begins first LPG export The cargo is expected to reach Yeosu on August 1, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence's vessel tracking system Vaca Muerta gas field boosts Argentina's LNG export potential Argentinian LNG liquefaction plants have lower shipping costs to reach Asian markets than US Gulf Coast facilities, presenting an overall...

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JULY 25, 2019
Daggett re-elected to third term as head of ILA DOT awards $856 million in infrastructure grants ODFL speeds past weak US LTL market 3PLs: When will US truckload market turn? Rotterdam's record run extends into H1 2019 Enhanced enforcement of ISPM 15 costing US importers millions India digital port platform gains users after government push Catapult-Xeneta pact out the gate with forwarder win

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JULY 25, 2019
Royal Caribbean reflects on Great Recession with 'regret' Chief executive Richard Fain halted newbuild orders in 2008 in response to the worst recession in several decades. Stena Bulk looks to secure release of captive crew Stena Bulk is in direct talks with Iranian authorities as it looks to free the crew of the Stena Impero, held captive since Friday. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard seized the 49,638-dwt MR2 tanker (built 2018) while it was sailing international waters in the Strait of Hormuz at the hands of 23 seamen. "Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management continue to hold dialogue with all the governments China's ship financing machine is still going strong under the radar Although big lease financing deals have faded from the headlines, transactions are being done China Minsheng Trust expects 'quiet year' after one-off sale The formerly aggressive buyer is taking a pause to study the market after boss' departure Eagle to scoop Nautical quartet in first sale of scrubber-fitted bulkers Transaction will see second deal of the year between public dry cargo shipowner and private equity seller GasLog Partners sees quarterly profit drop by one third The partnership managed to beat the analysts' earnings target by just $0.01 during an underwhelming quarter. Twin upgrade for shipowners as Wells Fargo ends time on sidelines of LPG market Rising US exports have convinced Wells Fargo Securities to end a near half decade on the sidelines of the LPG market and upgrade stock in VLGC giant Dorian LPG and Navigator Holdings. Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driven fleet growth and a possible US listing Hadjipateras hopeful of VLGC recovery as rates reach three-year highs Analyst Mike Webber raised both of the New York-listed shipowners fr Kirby lowers 2019 outlook, posts higher third-quarter profit Kirby Corp has tempered forecasts for the rest of this year as it expects less demand for pressure pumping equipment and maintenance work for various sectors, including oil drilling. The Houston US Jones Act shipowner has lowered its full-year guidance to $2.80 from $3.20 per share but remains "positive" toward the longterm. Kirby sues K Line over spill in Houston Ship Channel "Although the low MOL LNG carrier sets Arctic transit record Novatek says Vladimir Rusanov transited ice-covered part of Northern Sea Route in six days. Electromagnetic Geoservices contract wins help cut loss A big boost in revenue has helped Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) cut its loss for the second quarter 2019. Equinor and EMGS sign lucrative North Sea data deal The offshore survey company saw its loss shrink to $2.0m during the past quarter from $6.2m this time last year. Revenue for the period totalled $14.5m - almost double the level seen at this point last year - thanks to $9.3m booked in Royal Caribbean 'elated' with results, beats Wall Street's take Richard Fain-led cruise major sees 10.5% upswing in profit on improved revenue. UK commits to escorting ships through Hormuz Vessels will be protected individually or in groups, ministry of defence says. New PB Tankers boss fights to untie hands to free arrested ships Italian tanker owner working to implement a restructuring plan Gordon Dadds secures price cut on Ince & Co deal The pricetag for Ince & Co's takeover has shrunk again by around £6m, according to a Gordon Dadds report. Judge orders Petrobras to refuel Iranian bulkers Supreme Court president Dias Toffoli rules that two vessels must be bunkered by Petrobras. Major investors Oaktree and GoldenTree provide $70m lift to Eagle Bulk offering Eagle Bulk Shipping's two largest shareholders are injecting almost $70m into a notes offering which will support a six-ship ultramax swoop. Eagle Bulk Shipping in six-strong ultramax swoop backed by notes issue Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax as liquidity returns to S&P market Oaktree Capital Management and GoldenTree Asset Management are both putting cash into the new convertible, the ship NYK goes cashless with new crew app Japanese owner teams with Accenture, Citi and TDG for new venture. Hyundai Heavy posts strong quarterly numbers under new guise Hyundai Heavy Industries has banked stronger than forecast earnings in its first quarter under a new umbrella. HHI seeks Chinese okay for mega-merger Politics, price and succession shape Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo mega-merger The Seoul-listed company today wheeled out a second quarter profit under the new name of Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, which reflects its pending merger with DS Iran: Grace 1 to be released 'soon' National security committee head says legal and diplomatic efforts have begun to free VLCC. Star Bulk fleet sale nets Delphin quick buck it cannot yet cash in Private New York owner is already $15m up on May deal, but has to hold on to shares for a while Panamax rates surge to year high as scrubber retrofits boost demand CMB ship takes classic boxship charter market to new level as scrapping also cuts into supply MMA Offshore seals $13m subsea takeover Australian OSV owner buys compatriot Neptune Marine Services. Hapag-Lloyd eyes opportunities as Hamburg opens up Biggest boxships will be able to berth as $868m dredging project begins. Contact made with Turkish crew's captors Shipowner Kadioglu Maritime continuing attempts to free 10 men from Paksoy-1 in Nigeria. Fujairah troubles send bunker prices soaring in Singapore Prompt delivery of bunkers comes at a premium in Asia's busiest bunkering port Crew safety must come first amid UK-Iran tanker standoff Middle East Gulf may become a no-go zone for operators of vessels with British interests because the government has too much on its plate and too few resources to offer protection Japan P&I Club buoyed by investment income to post profit Positive news from the last P&I mutual to post earnings for 2018 as it announces a small gain despite tough market Kristian Jebsens Rederi logs loss but has positive outlook Losses in 2018 sent Norwegian shipowner Kristian Jebsens Rederi into negative equity, according to a newly released annual report. The privately-owned, Bergen-based company logged a pre-tax loss of NOK 17m ($2m) last year, against a NOK 15m loss in 2017. Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels The result means Jebsens had a negative book equity of NOK 16m at the end of 2018. Controlling Subsea 7 launches $200m buyback Repurchase launched as company says cable-laying demand to increase in double digits. Deutsche Bank provisions rise as loss hits $3.45bn Restructuring charges wipe €3.4bn off the bank's bottom line. Hyundai Glovis trims tanker and bulker fleets as profit surges South Korean car carrier operator also in line to win fresh business shipping car kits to India Brazil caught in standoff between US and Iran Bunker dispute could potentially damage a long-standing commercial relationship Trade tensions continue to weigh on HPH Trust results Terminal operator expects US bound cargo volumes to remain volatile in second half of 2019

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JULY 25, 2019
Representing the whole spectrum of ports Chris Connor, the new president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities, is enthusiastic about advocating for the varied needs of its members. Tanker rates adrift as Iran tensions simmer Rates are not as volatile as one might expect - at least not yet. Bill to revive US shipbuilding, shipping Legislators have reintroduced federal legislation aimed at reinvigorating U.S. shipyards and merchant marine. Commentary: Tariff war dramatically changing US supply chains Producers of U.S. agriculture and forest products for Asian markets are not only witnessing changes to container shipping volumes but also vessel routings. E-comm keeps CBP leaders awake at night Customs and Border Protection will ramp up technology to give the agency's frontline officers better insight into which small package imports to target. House Dem optimistic on USMCA passage Fall has been cited by some as a realistic timeline for the NAFTA reboot to advance through Congress. New CBP scanning equipment 'game changer' Nonintrusive cargo inspections will allow a look inside 50 trucks an hour instead of seven. Port of Mobile lands reefer warehouse Hiring of ag specialists clears committee

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JULY 25, 2019
Alberta producers push government to approve incremental crude-by-rail scheme Canadian upstream producers are working with the Alberta provincial government on an agreement to allow for production beyond individual curtailment quotas if the output is matched by incremental crude-by-rail volumes. FUTURES 5: RBOB jumps as lower imports stoke supply concerns RBOB futures led the oil complex higher Thursday amid US Atlantic coast gasoline supply concerns. CRUDE MOC: Sour crude spreads move up amid tightening fuel oil supply Premiums for September cash Dubai and September cash Oman rose sharply day on day with tightening fuel oil supplies ahead of IMO 2020. FUTURES: Crude rises on EIA data, geopolitical tensions The draw was concentrated in the US Gulf Coast, and was mainly due to a normalization of operations in the wake of Hurricane Barry. Japan's JXTG seeks around 8% Jul-Sep HSFO price cut on lower oil price The stronger Japanese yen against the US dollar had also prompted the cut in HSFO prices over the July-September. Rare crude fixture reported on Norway-India route: sources "Brazos looks like volumes destined for PES that end up going to India," a trader speculated. Fuel oil blending demand continues to support Australian heavy crudes Japan's Inpex was heard to have sold a September-loading Van Gogh crude cargo to a Western trading house at a premium of around $13/b to Platts Dated Brent. INTERVIEW: Oman expects to discover more gas amid $20 bil of projects with Shell, Total "LNG bunkering, it will be a longish buildup because it is a new concept in the world of shipping." ANALYSIS: North Asian bunker markets revel, then reel on Singapore's tight fuel oil supply "Singapore prices have been very high this month, so some demand has shifted over," a trader said. North Asian refiners increase fuel oil supply on higher crack spread "I am sure refiners are increasing fuel oil supply with the current crack spread," a trade source said. Looming refinery maintenance threatens WAF, N Sea arbitrage east: trade Since Friday, at least 10 vessels -- one Suezmax and the rest VLCCs -- have been put on subjects to load crude in West Africa. LNG Shipping Weekly: Pacific and Atlantic shipping and ballast rates steady In the Atlantic, three to four modern tankers were heard available for loading until early-September.

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

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