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BRIEFS
July 1, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC receives 19,224-TEU newbuilding on long-term lease
  • Maersk 'likely' to send bigger vessels through the expanded Panama Canal
  • OOCL tops all in service with all hitting 6-month high: Drewry
  • China to Kazakhstan's expressway route to transport cargo to Europe
  • CMA CGM's US$225/TEU Zanzibar congestion charge for 3-week delays
  • COSCOL's 5,380-RT car carrier makes local deliveries Nansha to Dalian
  • Ethiopian China-backed sugar export scheme suffers growing pains
  • UPS to build bigger US$100 million DC 30 kilometres south of Paris
  • China, India, Kenya improve their performance in World Bank report
  • Chapman Freeborn expands in India to meet demand for on board couriers
  • Istanbul airport bounces back, cargo flow little affected by terror attack
  • Lufthansa checks out Dhaka airport after Berlin bans Bangladesh cargo
  • Runways on roadways in India to reach most remote villages
  • Etihad Cargo launches Abu Dhabi to Brussels freighter service
  • Network Cargo Management clinches Angola TAAG GSA deal

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Global Institute of Logistics names WFA 'Best in class'
  • ISWAN's International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2016 presented
  • Liner service reliability seen at six-month high in May
  • Trade hopeful of smooth SOLAS VGM implementation
  • TT Club seeks to calm doubts regarding VGM on eve of effective date
  • UASC's shareholders unanimously approve proposed merger with Hapag-Lloyd
  • PSA Sical wins 'Container Handling Terminal of the Year' award
  • Total throughput up at Major Ports in April-May 2016

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Developments at European airports in April - Airfreight is...
  • Playmobil for France
  • French logistician invests in new business sectors
  • New CEO for Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
  • Atlasglobal flying to Hamburg
  • Australia: new signalling system in operation
  • Investing in Cuxhaven's offshore business
  • Plueger takes top slot at Air Lease Corporation
  • Emirates adds seventh flight to Bangkok
  • Enhancing customer relationship management
  • Boosting transport efficiency with digital innovations
  • Promotion of young blood for shipping
  • From Amazon to Ralph Lauren
  • Extra frequency added to Asiana's Rome service
  • New contract for container transportation
  • What's new in Europe's inland shipping sector?
  • From Silicon Valley to Airbus
  • More capacity on Manila - Seoul route
  • Swift swap at Cargolux
  • Laurels for liquid logistics company

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Seaspan buys newbuildings from partner GCI
  • London insurers demand immediate action on Brexit
  • Product tanker earnings seen to remain low in 2H16
  • Dry bulk demand growth seen at 4%, exceeds forecasts
  • SapuraKencana Petroleum wins USD125 million of contracts
  • Scaldis salvages sunken cargo ship Flinterstar
  • No plans to sell healthy business divisions to Samsung HI, says DSME
  • Polaris Shipping issues USD4.3 million corporate bonds
  • Japan looks to integrated projects to beat port and logistics shortfalls in Southeast Asia
  • COSCO Shipping orders three MPVs
  • CSIC to raise USD587 million to repay debts
  • Container shipping industry prepares for new VGM rule
  • Chinese cargo agents complain of shipper-carrier VGM squeeze

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Heathrow expansion decision postponed again - angry industry demands action now
  • ID Logistics drives into Europe's big league with €85m purchase of Logiters
  • Westports has 'nothing to fear' from planned CMA CGM terminal at Singapore
  • OOCL leads the pack as reliability becomes key to container line marketing strategy
  • DB Schenker takes exclusive European rights for uShip online freight booking
  • Dirk Reich quits as Cargolux chief; Richard Forson looks set to take back the reins

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Ingalls and NASSCO each land major Navy contracts
  • Damen signs MOU with Australian shipyard
  • Wartsila acquires Eniram in deal valued at EUR 43 million
  • Austal halts trading in its shares
  • Paris MOU countries banned fewer ships last year
  • Chemical tanker hits moored sailboats, sustains bow damage

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Drewry multipurpose vessel review sees continued period of weak demand
  • US rail freight traffic count heads lower during week
  • CBP agents apprehend man crossing border to visit mother
  • AAPA believes ports will gain from Volkswagen settlement
  • Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of VLCC GENER8 CONSTANTINE

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Panama's big bet
    The timing wasn't perfect, but Panama is looking to the future
  • MSC confirms new pricing model for box lines
    European shippers continue to raise concerns about container lines' pricing practices
  • Genco offers to dispose of 10 vessels as condition to raise $125m in cash
    Agreement with potential investors is key to successful recapitalisation and $562m debt restructuring
  • The weight is over
    Rules on container weighing come into force on July 1
  • Tsakiris pledges American Hellenic to quality 'from day one'
    New marine insurer gains its official operating licence and will start with 600 vessels covered
  • Transpetro cancels seven tanker orders
    Parent company Petrobras is on a mission to cut debt and costs
  • BP's British Merchant will be first LNG ship through widened Panama Canal
    But jury is still out on the waterway's potential impact on LNG shipping
  • Six opportunities on the seas of an LNG glut
    LNG prices may be low, but financial pressures may actually be good for the industry
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries offloads Hyundai Motor shares
    Sale should raise around $200m in total proceeds for HHI
  • Seaspan buys two newbuild boxships for $195.6m
    Vessels to start 17-year bareboat charters with Mediterranean Shipping Co upon delivery
  • Clean product tankers edge higher on stronger trade
    Product tankers likely got a boost in the aftermath of the Brexit vote
  • Shipping Corporation of India to focus on growth across segments
    Company has mapped out long-term plan to nearly double its fleet in years ahead
  • Teekay completes $1bn financing drive
    Group reduces financial leverage and improves its liquidity position
  • Malaysia's PTP to invest $2.1bn to more than double capacity
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas sees handling capacity reaching 22.2m teu annually before 2030 from current 10.5m teu
  • Otto Marine asks bondholders to back delisting
    A precondition for delisting is to obtain approval to extend the maturity date of its notes by an additional six months
  • Star Bulk losses widen to $49m in first quarter
    Steeper losses down to more impairment charges amid 'weakest market conditions in 30 years'
  • Port of Oakland approves budget for fiscal year 2017
    New budget is 1.7% higher compared to previous fiscal year's
  • Buying activity pulls dry bulk asset values up
    A number of recent deals help lift secondhand prices to more than five-month high

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Facing low demand and new rules, truckers pile into last-mile logistics
  • NACPC chassis co-op to lease directly to Houston truckers
  • US ports could tap multibillion Volkswagen settlement for clean air projects
  • China Cosco claims Greece changed terms of Piraeus port deal
  • ILA, USMX still talking, but eyeing shorter deal
  • Aggressive NTSB lead investigator on El Faro sinking retires
  • Japan invests beyond Southeast Asia FTZs to fully realize gains
  • Ready or not, here comes the new container weight rule
  • Chinese cargo agents caught between SOLAS fees and no loading

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Genco misses $125m equity raise
    Dry bulk owner has waivers through third quarter, but fails to meet equity targeted in refinance deal.
  • Costamare shares fall on dividend worries
    Equity analyst says sector faces weakness through 2018 until bottoming out begins.
  • Greek government makes Piraeus U-turn
    In less than 24 hours, Greece amends the terms of port sale in order to abide with previous agreement.
  • Wah Kwong confirms Tim Huxley exit
    Chief executive's post is up for grabs at key Hong Kong shipowner.
  • Havyard extends bonds by 18 months
    Investors back Norwegian shipbuilder's plan to stretch payments but increase interest.
  • Genco's lenders want smaller fleet
    Bulker owner wins easier terms for its $562m in debt, offering runway through 2018.
  • Gener8 Maritime lands larger VLCC loan
    Peter Georgiopoulos-backed owner has now raised over $2bn in capital in the past year.
  • Vernicos closing on another Pac Basin tug
    Greek owner set to add another ship from bulker owner in the middle of tug sell-off.
  • Paris MoU access bans fell in 2015
    Port state organisation highlights downward trend from analysing nearly 18,000 inspections.
  • Tim Huxley quits Wah Kwong
    Chief executive's post is up for grabs at key Hong Kong shipowner.
  • Hansson: Brexit impact not significant
    NAT boss unconcerned by UK referendum result; rules out equity issues to support ongoing growth.
  • Greece to re-examine Piraeus sale terms
    Objection letter sent from Cosco yesterday triggers a last-minute reconsideration of port agreement.
  • HSH dumps $5.6bn of bad loans on to state owners
    German bank completes transfer of non-performing shipping loans as part of its restructuring.
  • Tufton Oceanic shoots down suezmax talk
    Executives say chatter surrounding tanker buy is inaccurate.
  • Braemar boss brushes off Brexit impact
    James Kidwell says referendum result will not lead to a revision in strategy.
  • Ex-DSME boss Nam charged over fraud
    Former shipyard CEO facing trial on embezzlement and negligence counts.
  • Dredger sinks after collision with boxship
    Macuti breached by clash with Panamanian vessel off Mozambique.
  • ABN AMRO downs tanker, LNGC owners
    Scorpio Tankers, Exmar and Ardmore among companies that have had their outlook cut.
  • Tanker hits three yachts in the US
    Ace Tankers vessel takes on water after hitting three boats moored near Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
  • Xeneta: Brexit uncertainty to hit boxships
    Freight exchange says increased unpredictability after UK referendum will take its toll on the container sector.
  • BP bags first LNG transit slot
    Energy major set to make history in expanded Panama Canal.
  • Minister: 60,000 Korean yard jobs to go
    Finance minister says 'pre-emptive' efforts needed to save struggling shipbuilders.
  • Cruiseship develops list in India
    Qing suffers water ingress in monsoon rains at WIS yard in Mormugao.
  • SapuraKencana looks to builds order backlog
    Malaysian offshore company also looks to downstream sector due to shortage of upstream projects.
  • SapuraKencana Petroleum makes poor start to 2016
    Analysts expect results at Malaysian offshore vessel company to deteriorate further later in the year.
  • Seaspan acquires two newbuildings from GCI
    Deal will also see US-listed container leasing company add vessel charters to backlog.
  • Liner industry reliability continues on upward curve
    Spread between most and least reliable was below 11 points as all lines scored above 70%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Seaspan acquires two 11,000-TEU newbuilding vessels
  • Senate confirms Maffei to serve on FMC
  • Sub-Saharan Africa's non-oil exports to U.S. skyrocket
  • New VGM rule takes effect tomorrow
  • U.S. study finds 92% of U.S. exports face technical barriers
  • UASC shareholders agree to Hapag-Lloyd merger
  • Infor fully acquires retail analytics provider Predictix
  • Xeneta: Brexit will create widespread disruption across container shipping industry
  • Wen-Parker Logistics opens new UK office
  • Survey: Less than 20% of logistics companies prepared for Brexit
  • Deutsche Post DHL CFO Rosen to retire

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • INFOGRAPHIC: Expanded Panama Canal Gives Market New Trading Options
    Opens shorter routes
  • Panama Canal expansion opens up new opportunities for bunkering: conference
  • Singapore's Brightoil opts not to complete bunker barge acquisition
    But will buy vessels over longer period of time.
  • Durban refineries' stock-taking deprives market of bunker quotes
  • PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Amendment to its Sinosure Facility Agreement to Provide Financing for Two Additional New
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iranian sailings spring to fresh post-sanction highs
  • Mumbai bunker supplier HPCL still out of 380 CST stock
    Supplies expected next week.
  • VLCC loadings tighten bunker availability in Rotterdam: sources
    Loading activity to last up to three days.
  • Singapore cuts port dues by 25% for LNG-fuel, cleaner fuel ships from July 1
    Measures made in anticipation of global sulfur cap.
  • TENDER DATA: Turkish Tupras offers 33,000 mt HSFO for July 21-23: sources
  • TENDER DATA: Hellenic offers 30,000 mt of HSFO for July 16-20 loading
  • PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Delivery of the Gener8 Constantine
  • Singapore HSFO cracks hit six-month high on lower supply
    Little over 3 million mt of western arbitrage FO to arrive in Singapore in July.
  • Duration of oil price rally hinges on O+G fundamentals: S&P Global analysts
    Traceable to short-term events.
  • Oil complex posts sharp gains on US stock draw, calm after Brexit
    NYMEX August light sweet crude settled $2.03 higher at $49.88/b
  • Baltic Exchange, SGX extend exclusive buyout talks to Aug 31
    The exclusivity agreement was signed on May 25 and was initially due to expire June 30.
  • US fuel oil markets at strongest in 2016; local market having little price impact: sources
    US Gulf Coast 3%S fuel oil was assessed at $37.20/b Wednesday, the highest since $37.45/b on October 8, Platts data showed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
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