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BRIEFS
January 20, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 4.5pc to US$1,010/TEU, USWC up 1.2pc at $1,562/FEU
  • China's economic growth slows to 6.1pc in 2019, near three decade low
  • Ocean Alliance revises east-west service schedules for greater capacity
  • THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020
  • Port of Virginia ends 2019 on high with record box throughput of 2.9m TEU
  • Panama Canal raises fees to offset higher costs linked to low water levels
  • Enhanced patrols in Singapore Strait needed to curb robberies spike
  • Kerry Logistics wins big at Quamnet Outstanding Enterprise Awards
  • China's civil aviation market hits CNY1 trillion level in 2019
  • Delta's Q4 cargo revenue drops 13pc, but 2019 total revenue up
  • Etihad Cargo becomes member of Cool Chain Association and Pharma.Aero

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs space charter agreement with Maersk & MSC on Asia-North Europe trade
  • Outlook for container shipping remains soft, says report
  • Overall piracy incidents down in 2019, but Gulf of Guinea a serious problem area
  • DGTR initiates probe into alleged dumping of medicine from China
  • Big day for Gandhidham Township/Citizens- DPT reduces transfer fee up to 98 pc
  • DP World gets another favourable ruling on its rights & benefits regarding Doraleh Container Terminal in Djibouti
  • ICRA on the ports sector
  • Importers having AEO status & those availing DPD facility for containerised cargo allowed to pay Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) directly to Terminal Operators instead of paying through Shipping Lines
  • Govt urged to cut GST rate by 25 pc across the board to boost investment & demand
  • India believes in multilateralism & strengthening WTO: Piyush Goyal
  • India, US to further expand trade engagement leading to PTA, FTA in the years ahead, says Minister
  • INR 350 cr. IGST refund halted after exporters become untraceable
  • Textiles Ministry scraps MEIS retrospectively
  • China values Indian concerns on trade imbalance & is taking measures to rectify it

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Calls for a corridor through France
  • A new way to operate an intermodal yard
  • Alitalia extends GSSA contract to Germany
  • EHDH plans to acquire Movianto
  • Two port operators to steer Tees shipping industry
  • Less losses at Europe's airports last November
  • New intermodal links for European network
  • Drewry has a less optimistic forecast for 2020
  • Collett expands with Bradford facility
  • Svitzer chooses new regional MD for Svitzer Americas
  • Breakdown assistance: service centre to be opened in Bosnia
  • LHG: strong performance and positive outlook
  • Swissport to launch its first Australian cargo terminal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rhenus Sports Tech takes over distribution services for eGym
  • Blue Water Shipping opens office in Milan
  • Global Train Services to support small US railroads
  • Latam Cargo Group upgrades cool capabilities
  • Three newbuilds for India's Tomini Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Asia-Europe carriers leave boxes on quays as they eye better-paid cargo
  • We had to go back to basics. Now it's clear where we're going, says Damco CEO
  • Shipping's customers and suppliers demand EC rethinks BER extension
  • Thaw in US-China trade relations won't mean business as before for logistics
  • US faces an uphill struggle to regain market share lost in the trade war
  • An infographic guide to Incoterms 2020
  • Jet Airways to sell Dutch business to KLM
  • Supply chain radar: CSX annual performance - when 'on track' ain't enough
  • Supply chain radar: DSV Panalpina - up, up and away...
  • On the wires: PIL must cough up financials to stop rumours

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Meet the New and Next Generation
    In November, Marine Log held its second New and Next Generation (NNG) award ceremony during the annual FERRIES conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where we recognized two exemplary maritime employees for their
  • Keppel FELS delivers first rig of 2020
    Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) reports that its Keppel FELS shipyard has made its first rig delivery of 2020 - safely, on time and within budget. Named Heimdal, the
  • MSC Cruises' World Class ships will feature range of Wärtsilä solutions
    The first two World Class cruise vessels being built for Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises by shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique will incorporate a package of Wärtsilä solutions designed to support and enhance
  • Turn Services named operator of Intergulf Fleet
    New Orleans headquartered Turn Services - one of the largest independent barge fleeting and shifting companies in the U.S. - has been named the operator of Intergulf Fleet in Houston. "We are
  • Master fined for delay in reporting main engine breakdown
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that the master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Shipowners reject VLSFO blends ban
    BIMCO warns a ban would severely undermine sulphur cap compliance. Elsewhere, the ICS says the NGOs pushing for the ban...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The view from Gothenburg
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Don't mess with Chinese inspectors on the sulphur cap
    Vessels seem largely compliant with the IMO 2020 rules, but the manifestation of the regulatory upheaval is more on the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to take slots on 2M services
    Move will help boost Hapag-Lloyd's Asia-Europe service offering
  • Trade tensions cast shadow over container trade growth
    Container shipping outlook remains 'soft' as protectionist policies remain in place, says Drewry
  • Cautious welcome for US-China trade deal
    The years-long fight to force China to trade on a level playing field hads borne fruit for the US with...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: VLSFO blends face a prohibition push after black carbon emissions study | Tankers and LNG carriers will...
  • The Interview: Andrew Yeoman
    Insurtech Concirrus has gone from a standing start in 2016 to build a customer roster that includes some of the...
  • Benefits to LNG from Sino-US trade pact remain unclear
    It's not yet a given outcome that the Sino-US Phase One trade deal will dramatically boost LNG exports from the...
  • Samsung could get $318m from Pacific Offshore drill ship dispute
    The drill ship was ordered for $517m in 2013 and Samsung has so far only $180m in advance payments
  • China Merchants brings strategic investors to Brazil box terminal
    Deal helps the Chinese port operator to optimise its equity investment structure
  • Safe Bulkers signs sale and leaseback deal for eight ships
    Safe Bulkers also entered into a three-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a $15m draw-down capacity
  • Freight association calls for Brexit clarity
    Still little certainty for traders as to what will happen following a Brexit deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Trade war drives first year-on-year drop in US imports from Asia in 10 years
  • New services, auto growth to drive Mexican intermodal gains in 2020
  • Dedicated trucking, digital drive Q4 growth at J.B. Hunt
  • Chinese New Year slowdown looms as Asia-Europe rate slips
  • SAL adds executives, gears up for 2020
  • Maersk unveils end-to-end logistics solution for Indian ag exports

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • South Korea could send own ships to Strait of Hormuz
  • Fafalios warns zero-carbon fund must not be a 'bottomless pit'
  • Hoegh LNG Holdings raises $73m in bond offering
  • Avance Gas shareholder sells, but did John Fredriksen buy?
  • Product tanker owners can profit from LSFO delays, d'Amico says
  • Concordia Maritime flees Swedish taxes in move to Denmark
  • Bulker owner ESL adds Toni Ronnberg to spearhead eco-drive
  • Rumour mill swirls around NS Lemos VLCC
  • P&O Ferries criticised after roll causes carnage on ro-ro
  • Greece's Salmar gets back into MRs with purchase of Torm duo
  • Mystic orders polar cruiseship quartet worth $319m
  • Besiktas tanker's guards fight off pirate attack in Nigeria
  • Enesel concludes three-year charter deals with Equinor
  • VLCC spot rates chopped in half as refinery demand eases
  • Hitting shipping in the wallet is the only way to cut carbon emissions
  • Fearnleys downbeat on rise in 2020 newbuilding orders as questions continue
  • SSY: Scrapping very busy at start of 2020 as prices rise
  • Rederiet Stenersen set for $174m chemical tanker order in China
  • Qatar calls in shipyards on plans for 80 LNG carriers
  • Search for crew missing following Odfjell tanker collision suspended
  • Samsung set for $320m boost over Pacific Drilling order dispute

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express
    Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express as it plans liquidation of remaining assets
  • Love's plans up to 40 new stores, 3,000 parking spots in 2020 (updated)
    (Updated with comments from Love's spokeswoman on size of growth in 2019). Love's Travel Stops' growth plans this year are in line to slightly more...
  • Kansas City Southern optimistic about 2020
    Service improvements will help grow rail volumes and revenue, the company said during its fourth-quarter earnings call Friday.
  • J.B. Hunt's earnings call highlights headwinds in brokerage and intermodal (with video)
    J.B. Hunt's fourth quarter call addresses some challenges facing its brokerage and intermodal businesses.
  • Celadon doubles down on Hyndman liquidation as Canadian court fight looms
    Sale of Winnipeg terminal for C$4.25 million to commercial real estate firm appears set to be tied up in Canadian courts, where U.S. trucking giant's...
  • Logistics tops list of driver concerns in 2019
    An overview of driver feedback trends found high rates of satisfaction with co-workers and staffing issues.
  • Consolidated Chassis Management in major program to upgrade equipment
    Ensuring shippers have "chassis choice" for merchant haulage expected to be a prominent issue in the year ahead.
  • Volumes flat year-over-year as capacity normalizes
    Freight volumes and tender rejections range-bound for now
  • Airlines relax restrictions on two banned substances
    IATA is aligning its dangerous goods rules with international standards.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/17
    Thursday's National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve points to softness in spot rates through February 2020.
  • Canadian fuel distributor Parkland grows US footprint and fleet with Kellerstrass acquisition
    Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel's presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks.
  • Commentary: What is the long-term outlook for rail carloads?
    Jim Blaze explores the decline of railroad freight volume and what may happen going forward.
  • Major winter storm gets cranking in Plains, Midwest (with forecast video)
    Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest.
  • US breaks up Pakistani nuke component smuggling operation
    Five Pakistani men are charged with duping 29 U.S. companies into illicitly exporting equipment and components to the blacklisted Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Advanced...
  • CSX eyes flat to lower revenue in 2020
    Coal declines and a still sluggish industrial economy could put pressure on revenue this year. Still, CSX sees upside potential for intermodal and merchandise volumes.
  • Container fleet expansion to accelerate in 2020
    Alphaliner expects the fleet to grow by 3.5% this year.
  • Forwarders and shippers unite to attack EC's liner consortia decision
    Alliance calls for a further commission review and threatens legal action.
  • Commentary: It's time for less talk and more solutions to trucking insurance crisis
    Trucking insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, driven by nuclear verdicts, but instead of complaining, trucking companies should take steps to stop incidents from...
  • CEVA restructuring includes CEO switch
    CMA CGM announces Nicolas Sartini is leaving CEVA Logistics as reorganization efforts enter a second phase.
  • In 'growth mode regardless of market conditions,' NTG acquires Eagle Transportation
    The Nolan Transportation Group and Transportation Insight roll-up continues apace.
  • Today's Pickup: Hyundai and Kia invest $110 million in electric van startup
    Plus: Businesses hold favorable view of transportation and logistics, survey says.
  • Kansas City Southern net profit slips in fourth quarter
    Net profit for Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) slipped in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year, but revenues were 5% higher...
  • Experts' review defends FAA certification process that approved 737 MAX
    Changes need to be made, but the process the Federal Aviation Administration uses to certify aircraft - including the grounded Boeing 737 MAX - is...
  • J.B. Hunt reports tough fourth quarter (with video)
    J.B. Hunt reports lower-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter as weaker market conditions and increased investment weigh on results.
  • Love's plans up to 40 new stores, 3,000 parking spots in 2020
    The expansion is roughly in line with those of recent years.
  • Exoskeleton could give Delta Cargo workers superhuman strength (with video)
    Lobsters may be premium, time-sensitive air cargo, but Delta Air Lines is also learning how these, and other, arthropods use their body suits to safely...
  • Book review: 'IMO 2020: A Regulatory Tsunami'
    A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential "third revolution" for shipping.
  • Meritor completes acquisition of electrification partner TransPower
    After making four investments totaling $12 million in electric truck systems supplier TransPower, Meritor is acquiring the rest of the company.
  • Fleet bankruptcies add downward pressure to used truck prices
    Fleet failures and bankruptcies contributed to a 14% decline in prices in 2019.
  • THE Alliance to ship more from Southeast Asia to West Coast
    Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops.
  • Another year of shipping uncertainty, online forwarder predicts
    The U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020 will loom large in 2020.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 17, 2020
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Debunkering of high sulfur marine fuel picks up pace in Hong Kong ahead of carriage ban in Mar
    There are more debunkering inquiries this month compared with last month, a Hong Kong-based supplier said.
  • VLSFO deliveries jump at bunker hubs amid industry transition: IEA
    "For the moment, vessels and bunker suppliers appear to largely prefer VLSFO to MGO," IEA said.
  • Japan low sulfur bunker differential back in positive territory as supply tightens
    "Almost sold out as there are a lot of orders..have used up the quota from refineries" a Japan based trader said.
  • Singapore's middle distillates exports jump on restocking efforts
    Despite the exports, Enterprise Singapore data showed that commercial onshore middle distillate stockpiles in Singapore rose 4.9% to 10.12 million barrels.
  • IEA sees well-supplied oil market despite slower shale growth
    The IEA said that the oil market is well supplied and this has helped insulate it from recent geopolitical unrest in the Middle East.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
(Bernama)
››› 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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