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May 27, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate up 2.8pc to US$743/TEU - USWC off at $1,294/FEU OOCL cancels four sailings on PNW1 due to low demand China won't insist US fix 'wrong practices' before resuming trade talks Crew taken off listing 4,400-TEU MSC Matilde at Liverpool dock New 'K' Line CEO cuts executive pay 10pc to spur drive to profitability Transpacific carriers start blanking sailings with tariff-hit US imports HMM's 9-year-old 5,086-TEU Aeneas to be scrapped in Bangladesh Jotun comes up with new predictable, long-term antifouling protection Russia to be major poultry exporter to China as swine flu ravishes pig stock Britannia becomes first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Rotterdam and Guangzhou sign agreement for port-to-port data exchange Ballast water treatment conference to be helion Houston June 26-27 Atran collaborates with Cainiao to link Hangzhou and Riga Japan Customs plugs into CHAMP platform to handle complete ACI data Kansas City International April cargo up 8.8pc to18.2 million pounds

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MAY 26, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk reports solid uplift in earnings & strong cash flow in Q1 BDI up Q&As for scrubber-fitted ships published Risk classification of Persian Gulf region increased Antwerp breakbulk community develops new app for more efficient supply chain Sohar Port & Freezone launches online route planner Vinita Venkatesh receives 'Woman Achiever Award' from FEDSAI CBDT issues draft notification for amendment to Form No. 10B of Income-Tax Rules, 1962 Commerce Ministry mulling export incentives to reduce trade deficit with China Exporters looking forward to PM for reforms, stability & stronger economic growth, says FIEO President India's thermal coal output to grow by 4.3 pc over 2019-28, says research Recommendations to the new govt to improve the resilience of the economy

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At the heart of conflict UK: 100 t "lady" safely lifted Siemens receives order from Deutsche Post Orbcomm selects VP transportation sales Europe Mexicans anticipate flight tracking regulation Testing an all-electric 18 t truck in Stuttgart Port Kyushu's crew managed by Danica Rhenus opens logistics centre in Voronezh 40 candles for Astag Belgium: logistics by night for less congestion Q1/2019 - smaller loss and less cargo for Zim Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai "Curiosity of the Day" C.H. Robinson acquires Dema Service Appointee to spearhead growth at Thordon Bearings First train runs along trans-Siberian landbridge Worldwide container throughput still under pressure Freshest news from Hong Kong

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MAY 24, 2019
Carriers blank more sailings as transpacific box rates continue to fall First-quarter performance delivers 42% increase in profits for Maersk Cogoport expands online container booking platform to cover Chinese imports Russian Railways steams ahead with new trans-Siberian service from Japan More logistics operators gear up for greener deliveries What's in a name? A spark of optimism in what's looking like a grim market The macro view: Time may be on Trump's side, but technology isn't - for now Mama, just killed a song, creating the Supply Chain Rhapsody On the wires: AP Møller-Maersk's bullish Q1 remarks? There is no place to hide

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MAY 24, 2019
Svitzer trials remotely operated tow line catcher Connecting heaving lines at sea is one of the most critical parts of day-to-day towage operations, however it presents significant risk to crews, particularly from a center lead forward position where tugs Marlink to launch new service at Nor-Shipping Satellite communications specialist Marlink is to introduce a new service called Sealink Global 4G at Nor-Shipping 2019. The turnkey solution provides everything needed to leverage fast, low-latency mobile services when in network Louisiana shipyard to convert OSV for new Navy role Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Lockport, La., has won a Navy contract worth $11,638,510 to purchase and convert an existing offshore supply vessel into an Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center range support

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MAY 24, 2019
From the News Desk: Innovation and emissions opportunities emerge, but uncertainty prevails A weekly tour of the stories that the Lloyd's List News Desk consider to be required reading StealthGas starts share buyback Liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner says it has triggered share repurchases because stock is undervalued EuroDry posts higher profit than expected Greece-based owner of seven bulkers says market fundamentals will support better rates in the future as a larger fleet and... Shipping sector faces 'huge challenge' to tackle emissions ITF ports and shipping administrator Olaf Merk explains shipping will need a mixture of measures to decarbonise MSC crew abandon listing containership The 4,395 teu MSC Matilde requested immediate evacuation of its 23 crew members at around 0200 hrs today Star Bulk sees little risk to scrubber strategy from ban Executives at the dry bulk owner claim science points to negligible environmental concerns and see chances of an international ban... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Ports, politics and procedure Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Heerema takes the plunge with world's first LNG-fuelled heavylift semisub 'If we invest in an LNG-fuelled vessel, we can help make green regulations come into force' - Pieter Heerema Union raises concern about UK flag expansion policies Nautilus International fearful that latest changes from the UKSR could undermine quality Dynagas orders LNG brace at Hyundai The George Prokopiou-led company is the hitherto unidentified owner behind this week's order of two LNG carriers at the South... Daily Briefing US monthly Russian crude imports to surpass Saudi shipments \| Xiradakis aiming to fight shipping cause in Brussels \| Exclusive... The Interview: Robert Yildirim Little known in shipping circles until he came to CMA CGM's rescue in 2011, Robert Yildirim has become a force... Maersk warns trade tensions threaten shipping growth The world's largest container line reported a good start to 2019 but warned that 'considerable uncertainties' as a result of... Zhuhai Port alters fleet expansion plans Company has made multiple changes to its ship acquisition plan that will be partially funded by a private offering it... MOL Chemical Tankers eyes hybrid scrubbers for some vessels If Drewry's projection for the larger sector is any indication, MOLCT as with its bigger rival, Stolt Nielsen, may turn...

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MAY 24, 2019
Port automation fears spur ILWU Canada union strike Looming low-sulfur rule gives breakbulk shipping jitters US resin exporters worry over tariff effect on slot space Shippers urged to revise contracts if free time is without chassis Eyeing trade pressures, Maersk focusing on profitability Buenos Aires port consolidation sparks competition questions Memphis chassis woes now part of rail demurrage probe

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MAY 24, 2019
EuroDry bullish on dry bulk for second half of 2019 Lower vessel availability may result in higher charter rates, chief executive Aristides Pittas said. Coral Expeditions returns to Vard in Vietnam with repeat cruiseship order Australia's Coral Expeditions has returned to Vard's Vung Tao shipyard with an order for a cruiseship only weeks after taking delivery of its first Vietnam-built vessel. Coral managing director Paul Chacko revealed to the online publication Cruise Industry News that an order has been placed for a second expeditoon ship that will be delivered in December 2020. To be named Coral Geographer, it wil DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled Norway's Det Stavangerske Dampskibsselskab (DSD) is selling ferry company Norled to international investors. Yuhong Hermansen-controlled DSD struck a deal to hand the subsidiary over to Nordic infrastructure fund CapMan Infra and Canada's CBRE Caledon Capital Management. These two companies are each buying a 50% stake. The price of the deal is being kept confidential, but Norwegian daily Finans KNOT Offshore posts lower first-quarter profit KNOT Offshore Partners posted lower profits in the first quarter thanks to increased financing costs. The Gary Chapman-led shuttle tanker owner also announced it extended the maturity of its $25m unsecured credit facility coming due in August. For the first three months of 2019, KNOT posted $12.9m in profit, down from the $30.7m from the same period in 2018. Revenues and expenses stayed largely Shareholder group decries discounted Teekay Offshore offer Brookfield Business Partners' offer to take Teekay Offshore private severely undervalues the company, shareholders argued in a letter Friday. New York-based JDP Capital Management and 16 other shareholders said the offshore player is worth a minimum of $4 per share, much higher than Brookfield's $1.05 per share offer made Monday. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private Teekay FPSO wins Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers banks $70.2m ahead of full listing in Oslo Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers has banked $70.2m as the newcastlemax specialist set sail for the Oslo Stock Exchange. Troim's 2020 Bulkers sets course for Oslo Stock Exchange with $70m placement Tor Olav Troim: Golar's LNG evangelist 2020 Bulkers eyes listing with fresh loan, key hires and first contract in the bank New and existing shareholders supported the issue, which saw 7,800,000 shares p John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped the Norwegian bond market for $80m. Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubilee' year Ship Finance, which invested over $1bn to grow its fleet last year, worked with DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB, Arctic Securities and Danske Portline: engineers violated training in magic pipe case Portuguese manager Portline Bulk International (PBI) has said certain engineers on a bulker went against its express training in a US pollution case. The company agreed to pay $1.5m after it admitted in a plea deal that engineers on the 51,000-dwt Achilleus (built 2001) had falsified entries in a record book used to track the disposal of bilge water. Portline bulker's oily water separator 'just Piraeus Bank "exploring options" for bad bank Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has said it is "exploring options" to manage its non-performing loans (NPL) - and has not yet sold its asset recovery unit. It said a process was being carried out in the course of implementing its strategic plan and meeting supervisory commitments. Piraeus Bank cuts bad loans by $6.2bn Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio" "In response to q TNG boosts MR cover with US charter deal Croatian owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has cliched more contract cover for its MR fleet. The company said one of its six vessels had secured a six-month charter with an unnamed US client. TNG fixes out MR tanker on term deal TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years There is an option for the charterer to extend this for 12 months. The rate is $17,100 per day. TNG re Heerema Marine launches record-breaking, $1.5bn 'ship of the future' Heerama's Sleipner ready to revolutionise the offshore construction sector. Maersk boss Skou shoots down price war talk as Trump's battle with Beijing dents container shipping demand Soren Skou shot down rumours Maersk Line had started a price war in the container market as the world's largest shipowner warned of escalating trade tensions between the US and China clouding its market outlook. AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Skou was forced to defend the company's performance in a conference call after it reported a weaker than forecast first quarter performance which tipped i MSC boxship found to be listing An investigation has begun in the UK after an MSC boxship was found to be listing in dock in Liverpool. The Swiss shipowner told TradeWinds that the discovery of the problem with the 4,392-teu MSC Matilde (built 1999) was made early on Friday morning. "As a precaution, to ensure the safety of the captain and crew, they were disembarked from the vessel," it added. "There were no reports of injur How to negotiate the IMO 2020 legal minefield Leading shipping lawyers have warned of the potential for thorny legal disputes arising from the new IMO 2020 sulphur fuel rules. Speaking at a seminar in London, Quadrant Chambers barrister Thomas Macey-Dare QC said legal action could arise from arguments over the respective responsibilities of owners and charterers. IMO 2020: The tsunami that's heading your way IMO tightens efficiency rules f MISC profit jumps on higher tanker rates Malaysian tanker and gas carrier owner MISC has benefited from better markets as profit rose in the first quarter. Net earnings were MYR 510.5m ($121.8m) versus MYR 310.6m in the same period of 2018. Revenue grew to MYR 2.28bn against MYR 2.02bn, it said. AET's dual-fuelled aframax bunkers first LNG in Rotterdam LNG carriers produced revenue of MYR 625.4m , up 7%, as the fleet increased in siz Okeanis Eco Tankers moves into profit during first quarter as 2020 vision takes shape Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has moved into profitable territory for the first quarter with the company now taking delivery of its VLCC newbuildings into an improving market. Okeanis sees rising investor interest in tankers as part of energy upswing Alafouzos family backs fresh $15m Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as mark Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens Stig Remoy-led Olympic Subsea has clinched a renewables contract with Siemens Gamesa subsidiary Adwen. The Norwegian owner the 4,900-dwt support ship Olympic Orion (built 2012) has been fixed for six firm months, with further options. The deal starts in the second quarter. Olympic Orion is equipped with a gangway system, a 100-ton crane and accommodation module to perform projects on wind farms Teekay Offshore Partners banks 16 tanker loan Teekay Offshore Partners has wrapped up funding for 16 shuttle tankers. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private The MLP says the funds come from a $450m revolving credit facility. Teekay Offshore, which does not name the banks on the deal, explains the loan is priced at Libor + 250 basis points and carries an 8.4-year profile. The company has assets of $5.2bn and is owned by Brookfi Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias goes on $63m shopping spree Dry cargo veteran invests in capesize bulker and two LPG carriers in a single week Maersk cuts loss as it launches $1.5bn buyback Danish giant AP Moller-Maersk has logged a reduction in its first quarter loss as it cut costs at boxship division Maersk Line. The net deficit to 31 March was $69m, down from $329m in the same period of 2018. Revenue increased by 2.5% to $9.5bn, with the Ocean division putting on 1.7%, terminals and towage 8.8% and logistics and services stable. ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while un Empire Bulkers ruling gives owners upper hand in deck cargo disputes The UK high court has excused a Greek bulker company from liability for damaged deck cargo due to the wording of a bill of lading, in what has been called an important ruling for shipowners. Stephen Hofmeyr QC, sitting as a judge of the Queen's Bench Division, backed Elin Maritime against cargo interests including Globtainer, Algerian Qatari Steel and AIG Europe. Court rules cash buyers can be p Bond trustee forces through sale of Boa OSV duo Norwegian bond trustee Nordic Trustee is forcing through a sale of two Boa SBL seismic survey vessels. It said that it had considered it necessary to use a stock accession option to hand control of the Boa Offshore subsidiary to bondholders to complete the disposal of the 80-loa Boa Galatea (built 2008) and Boa Thalassa (built 2009) to compatriot SeaBird Exploration. SeaBird lines up $22m deal f ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while unlashing Union calls on Transport Canada to stop practice on St Lawrence River after seafarer's death. US-listed shipping stocks see major sell-off Dorian LPG, Seadrill, Scorpio Bulkers and Star Bulk Carriers worst affected as investor flee risky assets. Singapore arrests seven for illegal MGO dealings Police Coast Guard and Maritime and Port Authority in joint operation off Benoi Basin. Petronas completes second breakbulk LNG STS Malaysian oil giant says operation reflects its ability to respond to the changing landscape of LNG delivery.

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MAY 24, 2019
Maersk 'focused on profitability,' not starting price war CEO Skou reports "good progress" on business transformation, but says new tariffs could potentially reduce expected growth in global container volumes by 1%. Maritime History Notes: 150 years of shipboard refrigeration Significant progress with shipboard refrigeration was finally attained in 1878, when the Paraguay arrived at the Port of Le Havre with 5,500 frozen carcasses in good condition. Port of Virginia lays out rail strategy Port authority's long-term goal is to become the East Coast port leader for railed containers to the Midwest. IMF details likely negative effects of U.S.-China tensions The most recent and announced potential future duties will reduce global GDP, the intergovernmental group stated in a report released Thursday. Baltimore welcomes largest containership to call port Lawmakers lauded for supporting ports, maritime industry Yantian Express cargo discharge to take at least 12 days GT USA Wilmington orders 16 terminal tractors MSC Matilde back on even keel in Liverpool GAO: Ex-Im Bank can do more on debt delinquency Commerce Control List contains Wassenaar updates Guilty plea in illegal firearm exports to Ukraine

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MAY 24, 2019
Middle distillate stocks at 10-week high as exports fall: Enterprise Singapore Outflows of gasoil from Singapore over May 16-22 fell 31.44% week on week to 279,481 mt. Singapore thirst for low sulfur fuel oil supports European and US hi-lo "About 10 VLCCs are taken for storing LSFO," a trader based in Singapore said.

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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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