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November 26, 2019

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Port of Hamburg cargo tops all on Northern Range, says port authority MSC levies US$200 bonded transfer fee on entering US December 15 China sets up new US$21 billion fund to boost manufacturing industry Off-dock box yard blocked by union-LA Port collusion, lawsuit claims Scrubber lobby CSA 2020: Malaysian ban on open loops is senseless RightShip urges prompt action to prevent fatalities on board ships Hyundai Heavy simplifies big ship power train, wins DNV GL approval US Commerce clears backlog by approving Huawei licensing deals China defies world CO2 reduction goals with big increases in coal use APMT Barcelona uses wireless communication to boost crane safety Zhengzhou Airport crafts aerotropolis strategy as economic zone American Airlines Cargo flies brown bears from Buenos Aires to Dallas High hopes of Indonesia's Kertajati airport becoming big air cargo hub

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk announces changes in Executive Board CMA CGM to reorganise SIRIUS service connecting Mediterranean with East Coast of South America Dangerous Goods Stowage Guidance Published FSL Trust announces disposal of 2 product tankers Joint project to develop cyber risk managementsystem gets Norwegian govt fund support LogYcode celebrates first year of successful operations this festive season Milaha awarded prestigious health & safety & environmental management awards NYK starts verification of advanced condition-based maintenance for autonomous ships SCFI spot rates down Vietnam's maritime sector seeing all-round growth Yang Ming launching more convenient & comprehensive services in South-East Asia Steel import monitoring system in place APM Terminals Barcelona unveils 5G crane communication systems Egypt revises detention import free time for standard containers Ice restrictions & precautions at Russian port for winter 2019-20 JSW Infrastructure commissions India's most modern iron ore terminal at Paradip Port Cabinet approves amendments & modifications in Toll-Operate-Transfer model Highway projects worth INR 15 lakh cr. in the offing: Minister Rail connectivity projects between India & Bangladesh/Nepal seen boosting trade B2B fake invoices a challenge to increasing GST collection, says Minister World in the midst of a debt crisis, conference told

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Turkish Cargo broadens "pharma corridor" Milestone for eco-friendly beer deliveries Cargosoft launches freight handling platform Singapore cargo community seeks "fresh" certificate Element International opens two new offices Intermodal terminal in Iowa creates new hub in Midwest USA Floating terminal in Australia completed Huge facility at Doncaster Sheffield Airport Wings for Aid wins Tiaca sustainability award Formula-E cars flying from Europe to Riyadh First dual mode locomotives for Germany DFDS goes up despite Brexit downturn Fiata appoints new director general "Curiosity of the Day" Legal immigrants from Latin America to the USA New refrigerated warehouse in the Port of Dunkirk BNSF named 'short line of the year' PSA Marine and Wärtsilä agree on technology partnership

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Wincanton ends its interest in Eddie Stobart takeover Cash-strapped CMA CGM to sell terminals and ships despite Q3 profit Malaysian aviation downgrade crimps US-SE Asia capacity growth prospects Uber adds to its forces in grocery delivery battle and expands freight portal into Canada CINS publishes first guidelines to help reduce containership fire risk Rescuers race to save 14,000 sheep on capsized cargo ship Fiata's new director general will be Dr Stéphane Graber Alibaba's Hong Kong share sale brings it a $43bn dilemma Maersk CFO Carolina Dybeck Happe in shock departure for General Electric

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Pirates snatch seven crew members from Swire Pacific AHTS Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) yesterday confirmed that its 2002-built, Singapore flagged AHTS Pacific Warden, was attacked offshore Equatorial Guinea on November 20, 2019 at approximately 05:00 local time. The vessel was supporting Rolls-Royce inks 10-year, 17-tug service deal with Svitzer Rolls-Royce has signed a 10-year service agreement with global towage and marine services operator Svitzer A/S. Called a Global Frame Value Care Agreement (VCA) it covers spare parts deliveries in six countries December Seaway stoppages would cost economy $193 million a week The Chamber of Marine Commerce warns that closing the St. Lawrence Seaway in December to accommodate higher water outflow at the Moses-Saunders dam would cost the Canadian and U.S. economies US$193 million Anglo-Eastern to digitalize fleet operations Hong Kong based ship manager Anglo-Eastern has partnered with Wärtsilä to digitalize its fleet operations. The technology solution, which will be rolled out to the Anglo-Eastern's global fleet of more than 600 Ecochlor brings NanoVapor VOC gas-freeing to the maritime industry Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor has reached an agreement to represent Woodlands, Texas, headquartered NanoVapor, Inc., in the maritime industry. The NanoVapor technology is designed to improve crew safety while significantly reducing time Metal Shark marks ferry construction milestone Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered its thirtieth passenger vessel since June of 2017. Its latest ferry delivery, a 97-foot, 350-passenger, USCG Subchapter "K," welded-aluminum, high-speed, low-wake catamaran, was handed

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Global tanker tonne-mile demand falls on US energy independence Crude tanker tonne-mile demand reveals rising exports from the US Gulf are failing to compensate for US refiners importing less... CMA CGM eyeing shortsea expansion, says finance chief CMA CGM has made several eye-catching acquisitions in the shortsea field in recent years, including Containerships and Mercosul Line Maritime UK calls for Brexit resolution to allow focus to move on 'We hope that the result of this UK general election provides stability and a clear way forward for the country... France plans European naval mission for Strait of Hormuz About 10 European and non-European countries could join the new naval mission Maersk finance chief quits to join General Electric Carolina Dybeck Happe has accepted a new opportunity outside the firm, Maersk said Greek master dies in ore carrier fire Dry bulk operator Maran Dry Management declined to identify the 40-year-old master, but said his family had been notified and... Flex LNG unveils 10-year charter deal for newbuild The 173,400 cu m LNG carrier, to be named Flex Artemis, is being built at South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding &... Anglo-Eastern will roll out digital solution for fleet The digital solution integrates previously disparate processes to optimise planning, weather routing, fuel consumption and speed of a vessel CMA CGM to raise $2bn in asset sales The carrier giant plans to sell stakes in 10 port terminals attached to its joint venture with China Merchants Port... Daily Briefing Free to read: International Group told to slim down \| Podcast: The view from Hong Kong and Dubai \| IMO... Wideshine linked to $377m VLGC lease with CSSC Shipping Sinogas Management, the designated manager of the very large gas carrier newbuildings, is part of Guangzhou-based Wideshine Enterprise, according to... Second wave of US LNG projects receive regulatory approvals Project owners still face the challenge of securing offtake during a time of slowing demand in Asia even after receiving... Diversified portfolio keeps tariffs at bay in Florida's Port of Jacksonville Jaxport, already Florida's number one port, is bound to see even greater numbers as development continues Livestock carrier capsizes in Romania with more than 14,000 sheep on board According to Lloyd's List Intelligence, Queen Hind, which is listed as a vehicle carrier, listed heavily to starboard and water... Port of Jacksonville starts construction of new container terminal The improvements at Jacksonville come as the port's throughput numbers continue to climb. In October, the port said it moved... Crew abducted from vessel off Equatorial Guinea Seven crew were abducted by assailants while the anchor handler was carrying out offshore field operations Bumi Armada third quarter utilisation rate rises to 58% amid fleet optimisation Meanwhile, compatriot offshore player Dayang saw vessel utilisation at its OSV unit Perdana Petroleum hit 91% up from 79% in... SocGen loses regional trade finance heads for Asia Société Générale told Reuters that Damien de Rosny and Timothy Siow had left the bank, without providing further details

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Port of Halifax will handle two mega vessels at once by March Maersk CFO exit leaves two top roles to fill CN intermodal generally fluid as strike hits one week CMA CGM to offload ships, terminals to ease rising debt US truckers rush to get ahead of last ELD deadline Indian freight stakeholders press for cost transparency

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Cruise ship runs aground off Thailand's Phi Phi Island Vessel is part of move by French owner to expand into expedition cruise sector Global Ship Lease buys two post-panamaxes on longterm fixes Boxship player Global Ship Lease (GSL) plans to further expand its fleet with two vessels fixed on charters for at least the next four years. Ian Webber-led GSL plans to buy two 2004-built, 6,080-teu post-panamaxes from Black Pearl Containers for $24.5m total. The seller is controlled by former shareholders of Poseidon Containers, which GSL acquired in November 2018. The ships come with charter Nordic American Tankers sees strongest market in decades Nordic America Tankers has seen spot rates more than double so far in the fourth quarter. The Herbjorn Hansson-led shipowner reported Monday that its spot fleet of 21 suezmax tankers were earning an average of $34,000 per day with roughly 70% of trading days booked. The same ships earned just $15,900 per day in the third quarter. "We currently have the strongest tanker market that we have seen Navios Holdings deepens loss amid Navios Containers listing Navios Maritime Holdings widened its third-quarter loss amid losing control of Navios Maritime Containers, which debuted on US markets in December 2018. The Angeliki Frangou-led boxship owner reported $39.1m in net loss attributable to common shareholders versus a $1.82m attributable net deficit during the same period in 2018. The 2019 loss included a $61.7m hit as a result of losing control of Teekay Tankers shares up and down after reverse split Teekay Tankers shares went on a roller coaster Monday after the company enacted an eight-for-one reverse split. The New York-listed afaramax specialist completed the previously announced split before the open. During the trading day, shares went as high as $21.01, a jump of $1.09 from its Friday evening close, but finished the day $19.65, down $0.27 or 1.38%. Shipping guru Martin Stopford warns GasLog chief executive Paul Wogan shifts base to Greece Company head has already relocated and is now working out of the owner's Piraeus office Euroseas wants to grow fleet amid narrowing losses Euroseas expects to keep adding boxships to its fleet while the sector's vessel supply growth remains timid. The Aristides Pittas-led boxship owner has already expanded its fleet by 70% since August. The Greek company first added four used feeders to its boxship collection and then took delivery of four intermediates last week, bringing its vessel count to 19. BlackRock's Euroseas stake falls am Carolina Dybeck Happe leaves AP Moller-Maersk Danish boxship giant reeling from the departure of second senior board member NYK Line and Pertamina in talks over LNG joint venture Japanese shipping conglomerate and Pertamina's shipping unit sign a MOU over energy shipping PL Ferrari urges action as P&I claims to rise further in 2020 Insurance broker says clubs need to start charging more as premiums have fallen $370m since 2016/17 policy year Maran Tankers sells oldest VLCC for further trading Greek shipowner's 20 year old ship believed to have fetched $18m CMA CGM plans $2bn in asset sales to finance Ceva acquisition Sale and leaseback of vessels and terminal sales to help improve French liner operator's balance sheet Benetech ups LR1 stakes with Gulf Energy Management ship Michael family-controlled venture buys its third large product tanker in three years Global trade flows reveal lasting impact of US-China stand-off If trade talks were really progressing, US exports to China would be ticking up, not down Author offers tall tale of a panamax named Max People in the shipping business often get all sorts of questions from their children about what they do. Such questions from his youngsters, Lucas, Alex and Gregory, inspired journalist Thrasy Petropoulos to write his first children's story. Still bitter about those sweets: 20 Questions with Concirrus' Nick Roscoe Can you really turn your ship into a convertible? Max Panamax and the Western Ke Livestock carrier sector under scrutiny after ship goes down with 14,000 sheep Crew safe after Queen Hind capsizes off Romania Inmarsat, Standard Chartered drop Prince Andrew sponsorship Satellite communications group and lender confirm end of support for embattled UK royal Crew rescued after small containership sinks off Indonesia Mitra Sejahtera XI went down on Saturday morning Shipbuilding struggles as uncertainties swamp markets Shrinking global orderbook leaves black hole for yards to fill for 2021, but brighter prospects beckon Gunvor fixes Fredriksen LNG newbuilding for up to 10 years Flex LNG says contract with commodities giant includes a firm five year charter period Hojgaard takes the helm at Hong Kong Shipowners Association Chief executive of Anglo-Eastern becomes only the second non-shipowner to hold post of chairman Samsung to pay $75m fine over Brazil drillship bribery scandal South Korean yard group said to have offered Petrobras officials money to award charter to newbuilding client Crew snatched from Swire anchor handler off Equatorial Guinea Singapore-based owner confirms seven crew missing, while remaining eight are safe

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Costs blowout swings CJ Century Logistics into third consecutive loss Despite solid revenues, costs at CJ Century Logistics surged and the company has reported a third consecutive quarterly loss. Taurus sells US logistics real estate portfolio for $614 million Taurus Investment Holdings sells its US logistics warehouse portfolio to Investcorp Apple dinged $466,912 for US sanctions violations For two years the software company's sanctions screening failed to detect a Slovenian app store developer and its owner who were placed on the Specially... 'Every option' on table to end CN strike, Canadian minister says Federal Minister of Agriculture suggests government would consider back-to-work legislation or binding arbitration for striking Teamsters members as disruption brings 37% in drop in Canadian... Another autonomous trucking startup pushes back against Andrew Yang "The belief that technological advancements of labor-saving equipment will lead to long-term unemployment is a fallacy that can lead to great harm," Pronto CEO says. Daimler Trucks recalls Western Star sleeper cabs for window issue Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,725 Western Star brand 4900 and 5700 sleeper cabs from the 2016-2020 model years. About 4% of the recalled... Bulk booze by sea - Part 2: The present and future (with video) A look at today's containerized ocean transport of alcohol via bottle, can, keg, flexitank and ISO tank container - and how this mix could change... Senator introduces bill penalizing sub-standard on-time performance The bill introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) would allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads for not giving Amtrak preference on freight rail-owned track. Freight Futures daily curve: 11/25 Outbound LAX Trucking Freight Futures had a tough week on weak port data. US fines shipbuilder over $75 million in bribe scheme Conspiracy involved sale of offshore drill ship to Houston chartering company. Today's pickup: A race to the bottom in e-grocery delivery; Stylish delivery robots; Pooping while you work at UP Price wars in e-grocery delivery hurt everyone; Pooping while u work at Union Pacific; Getting snazzy in delivery bots Butler Intermodal Terminal seeks Midwest customers The terminal wants to be an alternative for those needing intermodal services to the U.S. West Coast. Loadsure joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance London-based Loadsure has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Learn more about Loadsure, as well as about the largest commercial blockchain alliance in the world. Former nuke material transport logistics exec guilty of bribery Mark Lambert, who served as co-president of nuclear materials transport specialist TLI, will be sentenced by the District Court of Maryland on March 9, 2020. Commentary: When transport markets fail Darren Prokop writes about the need for a solution to repair and improve the nation's highways and bridges. What are the options and is there... Europa Worldwide gets new head of property to manage construction of its £60 million futuristic warehouse Logistics service provider Europa Worldwide is constructing a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Midlands Logistics Park in Corby, England. Chris Easter is taking Daseke on a transformational journey Chris Easter took over as interim CEO of Daseke in September and is now being tasked with leading a transformation of a company known for... CMA CGM aims to raise $2 billion to pay loans on CEVA purchase CMA CGM reported solid results for the third quarter of 2019. However, those results were weighed down by the costs of financing its purchase of... Platform Science headlines freight companies named to CNBC Upstart 100 list Platform Science headlines a list of freight-focused companies honored in the CNBC Upstart 100 list for 2019. Upstart 100 recognizes companies poised for breakouts as...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Goldman sees OPEC cuts holding Brent around $60/b in 2020 S&P Global Platts Analytics expects Brent crude futures will briefly break through $65/b in January on support from the IMO 2020 marine fuel specification changes before falling to back to the "low $60s" by the end of 2020. ICE LSGO speculative net length slumps 11,011 contracts on week The selloff in the paper market at the beginning of last week came on a weaker outlook rather than reflecting the physical prompt market, market participants said. US maritime industry fears recent government proposals may weaken Jones Act The US maritime industry fears a Trump administration proposal to modify decades of ship transportation rulings could weaken Jones Act enforcement, potentially altering a century of legal precedent governing movement of crude oil, refined products and other commodities between US ports. First 0.5% marine fuel trade takes place against LSGO in European paper market It marks the first time there has been a LS Gasoil vs 0.5% Marine FOB Rotterdam trade on ICE and shows a market trend towards the pricing of low sulfur Marine fuel against LSGO.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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