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August 29, 2019

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US-China trade war bites into HK's exports in July, shrinking 5.7pc US ports in southeast benefit from sourcing shifts triggered by trade war Cosco mega boxship delays Vietnam departure after vessel collision Maersk hires more IT staff to automate processes, digitise asset utilisation New Batumi-Constanta feeder service moves boxes on Trans-Caspian route Lineas Intermodal orders two Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for Antwerp West Australia campaign to promote road freight across Perth 40th Marintec China will come to Shanghai on December 3-6 Ethiopian Cargo to start freighter services to Thailand and Vietnam Qantas to test 19-hour Sydney to New York and London flights Air Canada Cargo broadens link with GTA dnata adding perishables

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AUGUST 28, 2019
Essar Shipping recognised by US Coast Guard's AMVER Award programme Global black tea output up Online service requests make things easier at APM Terminals Mumbai Shipping Minister visits VOC Port to inspect facilities, inaugurate & review projects Kailash Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, visits Allcargo Logistics Skill Development JNPT centre Member CBIC & JS Customs address FFFAI EC meeting in New Delhi Govt notifies indirect tax dispute resolution scheme India pitches for uniform standards on Good Agriculture Practices among SAARC countries

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Hupac to expand its network within Europe Troubled times for Eddie Stobart Changes ahead for the US short-line freight rail sector Agility invests in green supply chain technologies Drewry sees volatility - and volumes - on the rise Atlas Air opens up freighter future A machine to unload bags of coffee Disappointing financial year for Imperial Logistics American Airlines settles false claims act allegations Eco-friendly 'first and last' mile locomotive launched Zoetis joins Pharma.Aero UPS names new head for southeast Europe Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group plans strategic takeover Freight drivers' lounge refurbished Port of Cork doubles facilities in preparation for Brexit Apex and Asiana arrive at Columbus Rickenbacker "Curiosity of the Day"

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AUGUST 28, 2019
Scrubber retrofitting driving a spike in the charter market New Schenker Americas head looks to serve customers like a small forwarder Geest set to return services to Portsmouth after two years at Dover Lufthansa reaches air cargo anti-trust settlement with Deutsche Bahn Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods

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AUGUST 28, 2019
U.S. Caribbean ECA offenses bring $3 million fines U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands reports that Ionian Shipping & Trading Corp., Lily Shipping Ltd., Stamatios Alekidis, Athanasios Pittas and Rey Espulgar have been convicted and Høglund to supply solutions for refit of bunkering vessel to LNG Oslo, Norway, headquartered Høglund has been awarded a contract by Bergen Tankers to deliver a cargo handling system (CHS) for the LNG bunker vessel Bergen LNG. As part of a long-term charter Why non-skid deck and topside coatings make sense for ferries Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 event will include Glenn Arent , Senior. National Sales & Distribution Manager for NCP Coatings Inc., Niles, Mich. His career in the paint and coatings Uptick in interest in completing stalled OSV newbuilds China's Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd has placed orders with Norwegian liquid handling and pump specialist PG Flow Solutions to supply large liquid-cargo systems and associated equipment for two MPSVs the shipyard is EPA proposes amendments to Tier 4 regs The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief provisions to address concerns associated with finding and installing certified Tier 4 marine

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AUGUST 28, 2019
Sanctions proving 'extremely challenging' for industry despite transparency tools Uncertainty over origin of cargo and ownership of business remains, despite support from third party operators Yard merger reignites talk of Samsung's shipbuilding exit The proposed merger of Hyundai Heavy Industries and DSME has triggered renewed speculation that Samsung leaders would revisit the options... Shipping's Arctic sea route concerns? Hold the applause CMA CGM has called on other carriers to follow its lead and pull the plug on any Arctic ambitions, but... Weak peak season to stretch into new year for box carriers Trade wars, Chinese holidays and IMO 2020 are all conspiring to make life tough for container lines MOL Nordic Tankers loses chief executive in shake-up The integration of MOL Nordic Tankers into MOL Chemical Tankers has resulted in the departures of chief executive Per Sylvester... Jailed shipowner Nobu Su lodges appeal Former high-flyer rejects findings that he had the legal capacity - or state of mind - to participate in March... World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping risks Chinese owner of 51 VLCCs, among a diversified fleet of nearly 200 ships, recorded a 317.6% surge in recurring net... The Americas lead the way with Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum Lloyd's List's Future Fuels Forum takes place in Houston, Texas next month. Two panels will discuss what still needs to... Low-sulphur fuel price spread favours scrubbers Early moves towards scrubber adoption may pay off for owners as price spread widens for low-sulphur alternatives to bunker fuel WoodMac forecasts continued long-term growth in China gas imports China's national oil companies have responded to the call for more upstream exploration and production activities and have formulated seven-year... Daily Briefing Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand \| Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation \| Carriers failing to... Knot seals 15-year shuttle tanker contract with Total With this latest deal, the Knot Group will have 32 shuttle tankers in operation or on order China Merchants offers to buy AVIC's shipbuilding assets Development comes amid wider consolidation moves within China's shipbuilding industry Soderberg to join Global Energy Ventures as head of shipping Mr Soderberg has more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry and worked together with Mr Jensen at AP... MOL Nordic Tankers loses chief executive in shake-up The integration of MOL Nordic Tankers into MOL Chemical Tankers has resulted in the departures of chief executive Per Sylvester... Jailed shipowner Nobu Su lodges appeal Former high-flyer rejects findings that he had the legal capacity - or state of mind - to participate in March... World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping risks Chinese owner of 51 VLCCs, among a diversified fleet of nearly 200 ships, recorded a 317.6% surge in recurring net... The Americas lead the way with Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum Lloyd's List's Future Fuels Forum takes place in Houston, Texas next month. Two panels will discuss what still needs to... Low-sulphur fuel price spread favours scrubbers Early moves towards scrubber adoption may pay off for owners as price spread widens for low-sulphur alternatives to bunker fuel WoodMac forecasts continued long-term growth in China gas imports China's national oil companies have responded to the call for more upstream exploration and production activities and have formulated seven-year... Daily Briefing Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand \| Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation \| Carriers failing to... Knot seals 15-year shuttle tanker contract with Total With this latest deal, the Knot Group will have 32 shuttle tankers in operation or on order China Merchants offers to buy AVIC's shipbuilding assets Development comes amid wider consolidation moves within China's shipbuilding industry Soderberg to join Global Energy Ventures as head of shipping Mr Soderberg has more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry and worked together with Mr Jensen at AP...

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AUGUST 28, 2019
ILWU Canada's automation study warns of deep job losses Despite bankruptcies, more US truckers rolling UP-CSX weigh reversal of service cuts: sources Storm halts vessel movements in USVI, Puerto Rico Finding the digital quote sweet spot Air shippers fear costs, delays due to Hong Kong X-ray rule TMS and EDI pact broaden freight digitization reach Maersk's digital transformation takes root in Bangalore

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AUGUST 28, 2019
Chinese players link up for $840m BHP dual-fuel tender Interests in China expect trading group's dual-fuel newcastlemax project to grow and are teaming up to get in on it Trafigura inks LPG-fuelled VLGC contract at Hyundai Heavy Trader likely to novate gas carriers - the largest ever ordererd - to another company before taking them on long-term charters Mysterious new Dubai manager takes third ageing VLCC Barely three months after it made its debut on the shipping scene, a little-known shipmanager from Dubai has assembled a fleet of at least three ageing VLCCs. TradeWinds reported earlier this month that Royal Express Ship Management had taken over operation or technical management of two tankers sold by Greece's NGM Energy. NGM Energy sells second VLCC to Dubai-based operator NGM Energy buys ca Nissen Kaiun sells vintage VLGCs as it renews fleet Oriental Energy denies buying the VLGC despite the vessel being listed online under its ownership Florida ports issue warnings ahead of Hurricane Dorian Several Flordia ports have raised conditions as Hurricane Dorian approaches. The US Coast Guard said Wednesday afternoon that Port Canaveral and the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee are in condition Whiskey, meaning the ports will stay open, but ships must report whether they are staying or going. Whiskey is the lowest of the Coast Guard's four port conditions and anticipated gale forc Former professional cyclist puts Hesnes staff through their paces Inspiration came from the Norwegian state, with near 90% staff participation Christian Andersen bounces back to head Lorentzen & Stemoco Former Avance Gas chief executive to return to broking as the new head of Tidemand outfit New Greek outfit linked to purchase of Diamond S MR pair A Greek shipping outfit registered just recently, with an as-yet-unknown background, has been linked to the purchase of an MR tanker pair sold earlier this month by Diamond S Shipping. Some Athens brokers are identifying an enterprise called Velos as the buyer of the 50,000-dwt Atlantic Aquarius and Atlantic Leo (both built 2008), which the US-based outfit confirmed as having been sold in a state Aon urges shipowners to renew early as rates rise by 10% Further price hikes likely as broking giant identifies tightening capacity across logistics, cruise, ports, terminals and marine cargo sectors Chinese finance house Minsheng trades product tankers Beijing-based Minsheng Financial Leasing is continuing to experiment as an asset player in the MR market Liner giants' green fight reveals shipping's future battleground Three of the world's biggest box carriers are championing their environmental credentials in a battle for the hearts of customers. It shows a trajectory for the rest of the industry Chemikalien bounces back after tough time for German managers Hamburg tanker specialist close to doubling its fleet with acquisition of Rigel Schiffahrts and Expedo vessels Tanker specialist Chemikalien has more than one reason to celebrate half-century Christian Kramer and Hylke Boerstra joined Chemikalien Seetransport (CST) when the fleet was shrinking fastest. They worked alongside the late Peter Kramer to reverse the slide, deciding which ships should go and where future investment should be focused. Boerstra said two subsequent years of consolidation have been followed by expansion. The strategy behind the turnaround had little to do with ExxonMobil invites owners to bid on LNG carrier duo Energy major selects Samsung as preferred shipbuilder, with Hyundai as back up CSL leads way by reporting carbon dioxide emissions Private Canadian group publishes annual sustainability report that details ongoing battle to reduce its carbon output Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL Two kamsarmaxes acquired by CSL Group from Scorpio Bulkers in March for $48m have been trading as conventional bulkers ahead of their planned conversion to self-unloading units. "This is a mix of expansion and fleet renewal for our Americas fleet," said chief executive Louis Martel, referring to a partnership with compatriot owner Algoma Central on a pool of self-unloaders that is run from Middle CSL's Martel skates on thin ice in Montreal as a Boston Bruins fan Louis Martel conceded that it is a "little awkward" for the Montreal native to be a diehard Boston Bruins ice hockey fan. Montreal is home to what is arguably the National Hockey League's most iconic name, the Montreal Canadiens. "Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm a huge Bruins fan," the CSL chief executive said. "Sometimes it is a little awkward. I have continuous jokes with my owners. I keep Navig8 results followed $100m Oslo bond issue Group is paying a high price for previously undisclosed windfall in April, but sources explain why it might be worth it. Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle Tankers expected to benefit strongly from supply-demand factors but other sectors may not get such a great one-off boost, say US analysts Havila still negotiating future of its fleet with lenders The offshore support vessel operator's second-quarter results have improved significantly, compared to last year. Is the IMO 2020 tanker rally finally here? VLCC rates have jumped, but you'd never know it based on trade war headlines, says Evercore's Chappell Emerging deals highlight Greek owners' appetite for MR tankers Astra and Falcon among trendsetting Greeks to snap up 10-year-old former Japanese-owned vessels in a robust S&P market Stronger panamax period deals offer immediate premium Struggling segment is coming to life as cargo-long operators raise the bidding for longer employment Sun comes out to play at another colourful Peter Gast regatta What started as a bet 37 years ago between a shipbroker and a shipowner remains the biggest privately organised sailing regatta in shipping. Whoever could sail from northern Germany to Denmark and back in the fastest time would win, and whoever lost would pick up the bill. Little did the betting parties know that nearly four decades later the regatta bearing the name of shipbroker Peter Gast wou Hafnia puts hope in new trade patterns as profit falls BW tanker company says tailwinds could be created after challenging second quarter. Kassian continues clear out with sale of ageing panamax bulker The Pappadakis family company Kassian Maritime Navigation has continued to renew its bulker fleet with the disposal of a 13-year-old panamax vessel. Brokers in Europe and the US said the 74,000-dwt Underdog (built 2006) has been sold to an undisclosed buyer for $8.5m. The selling price is roughly in line with price expectations for the Hudong-Zhonghua-built ship and about the same as Kassian p CMES posts stronger first-half results but expresses worries over tariff war China Merchants Energy Shipping says US crude exports growth could be curbed by Beijing's import duty Estoril Navigation to re-enter clean tanker market Greek owner clinches deal with MOL as part of fleet renewal plan MOL Chemical Tankers kicks off Nordic merger with staff changes The process of merging MOL Nordic Tankers (MOL NT) into MOL Chemical Tankers (MOL CT) has begun with the exit of two top executives. Chemical tanker market M&A steps up with two large transactions Per Sylvester Jensen and Henriette Schutze, MOL NT's chief executive and chief financial officer, have left the company, a release said on Wednesday. MOL CT's chief executive Tsuneo Watanabe will head James Fisher eyes further growth after business acquisition spree The London-listed tanker owner and marine service provider is looking forward to a better second half. Thun Tankers orders new niche tanker for Geos charter New ship will be of Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground (NAABSA) design. Agility Gas meeting yards over 'game-changing' jumbo ethane carrier US company receives first 165,000-cbm designs for VLEC from Herbert Engineering NYK Bulk eyes competitive edge with eco heavylift order in China Japanese specialist to renew fleet with order at Jinling Shipyard for 'next generation, energy-saving' duo Diligent Holdings' fleet mix tilts with fourth supramax purchase Little-known Athens company becomes one of Greece's biggest buyers this year Shell extends LNGBV fleet with Norwegian ship conversion Bergen Tankers to switch oil bunker vessel to supply LNG for Gasnor charter Thanassis Martinos to run Greek Holy Mountain The Greek government is to appoint shipowner Thanassis Martinos as the next civil governor of the Holy Mountain, an autonomous northern Greek region that hosts a 1,000-year old autonomous monastic community, state radio ERT reported on Wednesday. The decision was taken by the country' s freshly elected prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and has met with approval by senior Greek Orthodox clergy, t Two workers killed in fire at Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo says production line hit by blaze on Wednesday. Alphaliner: inactive boxship fleet drops Analyst says 553,000 teu currently idled, driven by scrubber retrofits. Lower costs boost Teekay Shuttle Tankers Teekay spin-off also benefits from high use and rates. Fredriksen working on VLCC merger deal to boost Frontline Norwegian tanker owner says he is giving expansion of his VLCC fleet top priority NYK confirms Total charter of KNOT shuttle tanker Japanese shipowner says ship will be deployed in Brazilian waters under 15-year charter Ferry blaze kills three in Philippines Coastguard and other ships rescued 245 people after fire. TechnipFMC to split operations in two Move will unlock additional value, says CEO. World's most-watched tanker drops Turkey call Adrian Darya 1 now has no destination listed after Iran sells its oil. China Merchants launches AVIC International takeover bid CMIH sees potential synergies in merged entity such as enlarged customer base and economies of scale Chinese-Wilhelmsen team selected for Cyprus LNG FSRU Successful consortium expected in Nicosia shortly for the formal signing of the contracts NYK order at JMU Corp to be "upgraded" Newcastlemax New bulker design said to combine increased deadweight with reduced fuel consumption

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AUGUST 28, 2019
Freight brokers: FEMA pre-positioning for Hurricane Dorian has begun Brokers large and small report surges of water loads inbound to Florida. Atlas Air, pilots union don't appear to let contract talks go gently into that good night Atlas Air and its pilots union continue take hard lines in wake of arbritrator's award that a contract settlement be arbitrated Konexial launches Spanish-language version of My20 ELD Software and telematics technology provider Konexial recently launched a Spanish-language version of its electronic logging device (ELD) product, My20 ELD. Ken Evans, chief executive of... ATA chairman Barry Pottle calls for new fuel taxes, intensified lobbying efforts The ATA says that fuel taxes are the best way to fund a federal infrastructure project. Daimler Trucks produces milestone 750,000th heavy-duty truck in North Carolina Daimler Trucks North America celebrated the 750,000th build at its plant in Cleveland, North Carolina as its parent company prepares to build its heavy-duty Actros... Freight Futures daily curve: 8/28 Freight Futures lane to watch: LAX to SEA U.S. rail volumes continue their drop Year-to-date U.S. rail volumes are still slumping this year, due in part to a competitive truck market for intermodal shipments. Electric scooters scrutinized for environmental impact A new study finds that e-scooters' environmental footprint surpasses that of the transportation they are positioned to replace. Another trucking company announces its closure today 2019's unfavorable operating environment claims another truckload carrier. Tropical Storm Dorian changing course (forecast video) Dorian could become a hurricane, slamming Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico soon. U.S. mainland could be next. Nuvera Fuel Cells ships test engines to Europe and China Nuvera Fuel Cells is working with its parent Hyster-Yale Group to make fuel cell engines for medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, mostly for drayage and... Today's Pickup: Canadian startup to offer its load board for free The Canadian Load Board unveils aggressive zero-cost entry point as looks to bring users and loads to its network after a sluggish launch. Grappling with latest round of US Russian sanctions U.S. companies with business in Russia - even those not engaged in chemical or biological exports - should understand the sanctions to avoid compliance exposure,... The freight railway route from China to Europe is not generating business volume Several intermodal containers on trains running between China to Europe run empty due to lack of exporter demand for capacity. Elroy Air's first full-scale autonomous cargo test flight a success Elroy Air, an aerial autonomy and logistics company, announced the completion of its first full-scale system flight test at an airfield in California. Carriers turn to automation for competitive edge when hiring drivers Recruiters say competition is fierce among trucking companies to find qualified truck drivers and it can be a race to see which company can successfully... Express air dominates as pathway for counterfeit goods Express air is the preferred mode for counterfeit and opioid smugglers, and U.S. Customs is having trouble keeping up with the volume. Voyage Control aims to grow from chain link to terminal gate Marine terminals to offer guaranteed empty returns, common portals for truck appointments. 344-unit truckload carrier suddenly shuts down, latest in string of failures (with video) Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect that the company's CEO says he is working to bring drivers home. HVH transportation, a 344-unit trucking...

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AUGUST 28, 2019
0.5% FUEL OIL SUPPLY ROUNDUP: Sweden's Preem offers 2020 compliant fuel at Gothenburg Swedish refiner Preem is offering 0.5% fuel oil, predominately at its 125,000 b/d Gothenburg refinery, and is evaluating further options at its 220,000 b/d Lysekil refinery, a company spokesman said Wednesday. Oil tankers with US crude race to beat China tariff deadline A handful of oil tankers carrying US crude to China are racing to beat the September 1 deadline when Beijing's 5% tariff on US crude imports will kick in, but not all will cross the finishing line on time. Istanbul bunker premiums surge on tight availability High sulfur fuel oil for use as a marine fuel at Istanbul, Turkey, has reached pronounced highs in comparison to other relevant assessments in the region in recent days, on the back of scarce availability. UK North Sea operating costs still a third below 2014 peak Despite a recent uptick, operating costs in the UK North Sea remain at two-thirds of 2014 levels, with oil and gas production costs averaging GBP11.6 ($15.5) per barrel of oil equivalent last year, regulator the OGA said Wednesday. US crude stocks fall 10.3 million barrels on high refinery runs, import drop US crude inventories fell 10.3 million barrels last week to 427.75 million barrels, as refiners maintained high runs while crude imports fell, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. FUTURES 5: Crude futures rise muted following US stock draw Crude futures settled higher Wednesday following a 10.3 million barrel stock draw, but the reaction was muted by an increase in US production. External: Global Risk Management Singapore HSFO cash differential hits record high, but strength may not hold: traders Most suppliers don't have prompt molecules to supply as they are already committed to fulfilling their own shorts, a trader said. INTERVIEW: China's Wanhua Chemical to hike 2020 LPG imports as world-first project starts up "The plant will use 2.2 million mt/year of LPG as feedstock and is expected to be completed by H2 2020," Liang told Platts. US-China trade dispute could include sanctions flexibility: analysts "I think the Chinese have thus far tried to thread a variety of needles, with domestic constituencies and the Trump Administration," Nephew said. China's counter tariffs unlikely to curb overall US-Asia crude flows "We are unlikely to take much US crudes as they attract 5% tariff now," said a senior executive at state-run Chinese refiner Sinopec.

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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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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