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BRIEFS
June 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Confusion: SCFI A-E rate up 5.6pc while Drewry's WCI soars 99pc
  • G6 Alliance announces range of Asia-Europe schedule changes
  • Top 22 North America ports see box traffic fall in March and April
  • Rotterdam gets big first call/last call boost from 2M re-scheduling
  • Average ship size calling at US east coast to rise 25pc, but slowly
  • UPS warns shippers of delays when box VGM weigh-in rule applies July 1
  • LA/Long Beach truckers strike seeking an end to freelance status
  • Australia's GDP grows 1.1pc, led by exports which alone rose 4.4pc
  • Canada's GDP up 2.4pc as exports and consumers drive growth
  • Swiss GDP up 0.1pc as exports lead what little growth there is
  • Cartel activity could land European truck makers record fines
  • Henan Civil Aviation Development Investment said to buy Hahn Airport
  • DHL goes galactic, targets brave new world of space freight
  • FAA certifications hold up Hawaiian air cargo expansion plans

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 5, 2016
  • DB Schenker sets up 100 pc-owned logistics entity in Myanmar
  • Guidelines for evaluating/awarding tenders for shipbuilding, dry-docking & ship repair works issued
  • SCI almost doubles net profit in 2015-16
  • UASC shareholders generally supportive of ongoing discussions with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Coffee exports see Robusta-led growth
  • India keen on developing port in Bangladesh
  • JN Port records highest inter-terminal movement of trailers in May 2016
  • Port of Amsterdam & VCK Group break ground for fourth all-weather terminal
  • PSA Terminals all set for SOLAS implementation
  • Sagar port development to get rolling soon
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port bags National Award for excellence in cost management
  • BIFA seeks to 'trailblaze' freight forwarder qualification
  • Common user domestic terminal run by GSEC Ltd inaugurated at Raipur airport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Three year contract lands in Downton net
  • Betuwe: timetable change during construction work
  • Oil and gas fuel GAC's expansion in Namibia
  • New services and locations for Air Canada Cargo
  • 9 million trucks in 29 years
  • UK railfreight operator gets funds for new traction
  • Four new faces adorning BVL board
  • Textron Aviation reveals superior SETP performance
  • Deep water quay open for business
  • Logistics centre now fully let
  • Sustainability award for agri-produce transport
  • James and James appoints non-executive director
  • US-Japan cargo JV launch in less than one month's time
  • Straight from XI International Railway Forum in Sochi
  • New subsidiary in Poland

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • US to crack down on water, air pollution violators
  • Panama Canal expansion: bulker and tanker sector outlooks
  • Panama Canal expansion: container sector outlook
  • Marine insurers warn on slip and trip costs
  • Jan De Nul USD2 billion deal to dredge Payra
  • ICTSI's new Congo terminal to open in mid-June
  • Shipbuilder DSME quiet on talk of more self-help
  • Offshore specialist Otto Marine receives potential takeover offer
  • Singamas heading for first-half loss of USD25 million
  • Suezmax joint venture raises prospect of tanker mega merger
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to dilute affiliates' share holdings
  • STX O&S customers concerned about ship deliveries
  • Tramp container ships miss charter peak
  • Capacity cuts and rate hikes see slight gain in Asia-Europe spot prices
  • CIMC Enric terminates Sino Pacific Offshore & Engineering acquisition
  • Frontline to use USD328.4 million China Exim loan for eight tankers
  • Maersk signs three-year transport deal with RUSAL
  • Tanker majors launch Suezmax info-sharing platform
  • Posidonia 2016: Size of the Greek shipping fleet is no guarantee of strength

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Yngve Ruud appointed global head of air freight at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Doomed BHS owes logistics companies £2.6m - with DHL topping the list
  • G6 extends Asia-Europe Loop 6 suspension indefinitely to sustain freight rate gains
  • Analysis: a CEVA IPO - will the stars line up or would fingers get burnt?
  • No end in sight for Bangladesh congestion as garments fail to sail
  • EU finally starts talks on aviation agreements with Gulf countries
  • Interesting times for Cargolux as shareholder HNCA eyes Frankfurt-Hahn

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Lightering of grounded Great Lakes bulker gets underway
  • Liberian Registry offers owners some cost savings help
  • Ardent celebrates its first birthday
  • Eastern delivers Z-Tech escort tug
  • Gibdocks drydocks Canadian RO/RO duo
  • LR provides AIP for HMD design LNG bunkering vessel
  • Wartsila adds to its range of Genius services
  • Danelec books VDR orders in China and Taiwan

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Construction project underway for Bellingham manufacturing facility
  • Los Angeles port board Oks fiscal year 2016/17 budget
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter departing on mission to Arctic Ocean
  • Independent review panel formed for Roberts Bank terminal project
  • DOT awards grant funding for US border crossing projects

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Posidonia's Themis Vokos honoured by Propeller Club
    Maritime Greeks line up to hail pioneer compatriot behind successful shipping fair
  • Dry bulk volumes plunge at Port of Rotterdam
    Coal imports plummet at Europe's biggest port, with some growth in biomass used for power generation
  • Aronnax: Look to the future while operating in the present
    Athens-based Arista Shipping has plans, but can they become reality?
  • Frontline's ship acquisition strategy: As clear as mud
    Heavy-hitting tanker owner wants to buy vessels on the water, yet snaps up four newbuilding resales
  • G6 pulls Asia-Europe loop as carriers fail with latest GRI attempt
    Low demand forces alliance to suspend its Loop 6 offering
  • Greek owner sure of deepsea gas-powered bulker bet
    Arista Shipping sees early future in the vessels despite market turmoil
  • Capesize rates recover on iron ore trade
    Renewed optimism from Australian miners supports rates though oversupply worries persist
  • Brexit is 'grave threat' to London market, insurance heavyweights warn
    Jobs and business at risk if Britain quits EU, say Lloyd's, IUA and Fidelis
  • Frontline scoops Metrostar VLCCs at shock price
    First two newbuildings acquired for $84m apiece with second two on option at $86m
  • Noble founder stepping down as group offers discounted rights issue
    Chinese financial backing and further management changes at embattled commodity trader
  • Havila locks in earnings for two PSVs amid North Sea spot turbulence
    Longer-term charters reduce exposure to vagaries of North Sea offshore vessel market
  • China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merges yards
    Internal consolidation will lead to gradual reduction in commercial shipbuilding capacity
  • Keppel denies conspiracy allegations in EIG Petrobras lawsuit
    Keppel added as defendant in case, says allegations are baseless
  • HMM to carry out capital reduction for major stakeholders
    Move paves the way for group to initiate debt-equity swap with bondholders
  • LPG cargo cancellation risk grows in US Gulf
    Price spreads are not currently encouraging eye-catching VLGC trade out of US Gulf
  • First round of Hanjin charter rate talks complete
    Negotiations set to continue with no clear or definite result as yet
  • Otto Marine expecting proposal from potential suitor
    Company had requested a trading halt on the Singapore Exchange before release of statement
  • Safe Bulkers regains NYSE compliance despite mounting operating losses
    Company implements drastic cost reduction plan and completes novation agreement for two newbuildings
  • Association of Average Adjusters to add offshore testing to its examinations
    Instead of traditional marine questions, candidates in the future can choose to be tested on offshore aspects

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • FMC urged to decide if major SOLAS breakthrough gets a shot
  • LA port approves fiscal-year budget to fund ongoing expansion
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates strengthen
  • Trucking hiring shrinks as warehousing continues gains
  • Congo terminal first of four to open in ICTSI global expansion
  • Air cargo traffic rises, but demand still soft
  • Singamas issues profit warning for first half as demand, prices fall
  • GRIs, capacity cuts keep Asia-Europe spot rates up
  • Maersk signs transport deal with Russian aluminum giant

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • Lightering of grounded Roger Blough begins
    Operation starts a week after Keystone Shipping operated self-unloader ran aground.
  • Analysts: Safe Bulkers opex 'impressive'
    New York-listed bulker makes strides but analyst says it won't bring profitability any time soon.
  • Liberian Registry feels owners pain
    Ship registry announces fee cuts, new rules to deal with downturn
  • Petrobras ends fears for Helix-Siem duo
    Brazilian oil giant agrees to take well-intervention duo from Helix at reduced rate.
  • Carmaker claims top $40m in Courage fire
    DHI Global is second cargo interest to blame ARC car carrier fire on Ford SUV.
  • Major US LPG terminal to undergo repairs
    Planned turnaround at US Gulf Coast facility will curtail ship traffic near month's end.
  • STX France yard blocked by workers
    French labour protests spread to the gates of Saint-Nazaire shipbuilder.
  • Petrobras gives WWS ships final extension
    Brazilian oil major gets approval to stretch two contracts with the Norwegian company by 60 days each.
  • Solstad quartet to tow BP FPSO
    Norwegian owner enters double deal with SBM Offshore and BP over unit owned by the oil giant.
  • Suilven salvage to cost $20m
    Fiji ports company asking for donation to shift sunken ro-pax.
  • Investors back UASC/Hapag merger; no vote yet
    Shareholders in Middle East company were supportive during EGM, but no decision on merger.
  • Korean banks' bad loans hit 15-year high
    Non-performing portfolios reach $26bn due to crisis-hit domestic shipowners and shipyards.
  • CSDC changes both chairman and name
    The world's largest tanker owner will operate as Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation.
  • Olympic keeps targeting renewables
    OSV Olympic Delta wins eight-week contract as Norwegian owner gears up with diversification.
  • Statoil piles in for nine anchor-handlers
    Norwegian major's splurge sends North Sea spot rates to $24,000 per day.
  • Indonesian ferry runs out of fuel
    Reports say Pelni's Jetliner stalled off Bau Bau as tanks ran dry.
  • UK P&I Club reveals injury claims of $155m
    Protection-and-indemnity body gives advice on how to prevent painful slips, trips and falls onboard.
  • HMM shareholders taking capital-reduction haircut
    Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun, Hyundai Elevator and Hyundai Global losing $372m as holdings cut by 82% in refinancing.
  • MOL capesize comes to the rescue of six
    Bulk carrier controlled by Japanese giant brings to safety stranded castaways off Indonesia.
  • Hanjin: rate-cut talks still in early stages
    Korean owner responds to report it has not yet made much progress in vital cost-saving negotiations.
  • Nautilus: UK fleet stats call for action
    UK maritime trade union is worried about underlying trends for British shipping.
  • Boa Offshore adds more bonds
    Norwegian offshore owner buys back another $2m of issue due in 2018.
  • Havila seals PSV deals with Statoil, Total
    Restructuring offshore vessel owner secures employment for two of its vessels with oil majors.
  • St Helena heading to Channel Islands?
    Alderney expresses interest in using Royal Mail ship rendered obsolete by airport.
  • Noble Group plans discounted rights issue
    Richard Elman also set to stand down as executive chairman of major dry bulk charterer.
  • Marine MLPs mount share price recovery
    Recovery in the oil price and fears about distribution cuts fading are driving up share prices.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • FMC praises West Coast terminal effort to ease VGM compliance
  • Commentary: Windmills, world trade and the environment
  • Power Edison looks to deliver batteries by truck, rail or barge
  • HMM reduces ownership stake of affiliates
  • U.S. trade deficit trending down
  • Global food-import bill to tumble to 7-year low
  • Executive Moves: SCCC, XPO Logistics and ICS
  • UASC: Owners 'generally supportive' of merger discussions with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Maersk to transport aluminum for Russian producer
  • FTR: Class 8 orders stabilize after fourth-month decline
  • U.S. to ban trade of ivory across state lines
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic slide continues in May
  • West Coast terminals to continue weighing containers after July 1 SOLAS implementation
  • Bezos: Amazon looking to supplement parcel carriers, not replace them

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2016
  • West Japan/Tokyo Bay 380 CST bunker fuel spread narrows on ample supply in West Japan
    Poor demand in West Japan.
  • Spain's Enagas, Barcelona push port as future LNG hub
    One jetty will be adapted for LNG bunkering.
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO for June 21-23
    The buyer was Gulf Petrochem.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks hit all-time high amid slower demand for cargoes
    Breaking previous high of 31 million barrels in May 12-18.
  • SSA's Poulsson elected International Chamber of Shipping chairman
    Will focus on industry's readiness for IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
  • Ecuador says still in talks with Chinese investors over refinery project
    The government signed a memorandum of understanding with CNPC and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2012 to seek funding.
  • Oil complex disregards OPEC meeting after US stocks decline
    NYMEX July crude settled 16 cents higher at $49.17/b. ICE August Brent settled 32 cents higher at $50.04/b
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks drop to lowest since October on import declines

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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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