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BRIEFS
May 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Shanghai's April box volume rises 0.3pc to 3.12 million TEU
  • HPH says it will provide SOLAS weigh-in services at its terminals
  • APM Terminals offers worldwide container weigh-ins at 29 locations
  • CMA CGM offer new Baltic to Levant fast service for fruit and veg
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-W Africa rate US$300/TEU and $150/TEU to E Africa
  • Maersk welcomed back to Liverpool via Seago unit after 10 years away
  • 204pc fake invoice surge indicates belief in coming yuan devaluation
  • DHL operating profit up 21pc to US$997 million, but sales off 6.1pc
  • XPO unions to besiege shareholders to redress US and European grievances
  • US e-waste still finds Asian recycling markets despite BAN campaign
  • Euro banks ready to do business with Iran, but fear US lingering sanctions
  • Iranian non-official news agency takes note of IRISL's Alphaliner ranking
  • Emirates 2015 profit increases 50pc on fuel, though revenue slips 3pc
  • MASKargo starts A330-200 freighter service to Zhengzhou
  • Future bright for CAL's transitioning perishables from Israel, Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Aberdeen Container Lines expands service network in Africa
  • CMA CGM launches Baltic Levant Express service offering direct connection between St. Petersburg & Eastern Mediterranean region
  • Kalmar hosts first Terminal Automation Summit to share knowledge on port automation
  • New container line alliance hinted at
  • Chinese exports to India increase manifold
  • APM Terminals to provide container weighing services at many locations
  • DICT opens a contemporary bonded warehouse that will enable its patrons to manage cash flows
  • Rail connectivity projects to Bangladesh & Myanmar sanctioned
  • Fieo highlights business prospects in Sharjah's SAIF Zone in Ahmedabad
  • A wide-ranging deliberation & acknowledgement of excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The future is already here
  • SBB lauded for energy saving system
  • Centerpoint names US west coast SVP investments
  • Hoyer enhancing road/rail connections
  • Brownfield site for development in Netherlands
  • Port of Valencia heading for Antwerp
  • Rail upgrade in Zagreb area starting soon
  • New chairman for 50 year old Saddle Creek
  • Delivering to car boots
  • Cargolux appoints new EVP Global Logistics
  • Sunshine not showers for Fraport in April
  • Australia: building on signal technology portfolio
  • Combination of NKX and CHS3 services by MOL
  • DVB: net income before taxes declines in Q1
  • Seaborne selects business development director
  • ICTSI: more volume, less revenue in Q1
  • Truck maker opens test lab in Brazil
  • 50th B777 for Qatar Airways
  • Ink still drying on CP/LH Cargo pact

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Slumping stocks holds back tanker consolidation
  • US seeks "quick wins" towards 100% container scanning
  • Carnival gives new vigour to flagship brand
  • Gloomy outlook for Singapore's offshore firms
  • Why Japanese carrier weakness should worry alliance planners
  • Passengers rescued after fleeing burning vessel on Great Barrier Reef
  • Fincantieri claims Q1 was 'turning point'
  • Sharp fall in Q1 profits for DVB
  • Hanjin Shipping sells Capesize for USD38 million
  • Dae Sun scores chemical tanker order from HNCC
  • Iron ore exports from Port Hedland to China rising 8.2% y/y in April
  • Winning International Group expected to step up chartering in July
  • Cosco acquires 35% stake in Euromax Terminal
  • Vard back to profit in 1Q16
  • BHP to ramp up production but little spin-off for shipping
  • LNG shipping rate slump could persist through 2020

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Airlines eye scheduled freighter operations as Heathrow pushes cargo up priority list
  • Big ship craze spreads to UK shortsea shipping, but will VGM rule drive cargo to the roads?
  • Don't wait for Whitehall advice on VGM regulations, talk to carriers now, shippers told
  • ATSG delays take-off of Chinese express cargo carrier, but snaps up a fleet of 767s
  • Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific launch air cargo network between Hong Kong and Europe
  • SEKO seeks new US partners as Terence Madl takes on network development role
  • DHL Global Forwarding sees results improve as Deutsche Post implements new measures

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Over reliance on GPS poses dangers
  • VIDEO: Davie makes progress with Project Resolve
  • Damen to supply ASD tug to Ian Taylor Peru
  • LNG fueled icebreaker starts sea trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • 'Seattle Day' celebration marks start of Xiamen/Shenzhen flights to Sea-Tac
  • Freight transportation index down during month of March
  • US rail freight traffic total slides lower during week
  • Port of Vancouver taps developers for Terminal 1 upgrade project
  • Bellingham International Airport earns Allegiant Airlines honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Team Tankers enjoys better freight rates in first quarter
    Overall operating performance of chemical tanker operator little changed on year
  • Myanmar's crossroads
    The history lessons that repeat themselves
  • Want to work for Lloyd's List?
    The leading source of maritime news is looking for a London-based news reporter
  • Deserted in Hong Kong, crew of casino ship seek wages back
    Court seizes New Imperial Star upon request of seafarers on board
  • Data Hub: Trade Routes
    Trade to South America is being conducted on fewer, bigger ships. But the reduction in tonnage has not led to a reduction in capacity, and pressure on rates remains
  • Product tanker rates lack upwards momentum despite charter activity
    Vessel oversupply continues to pressure rates, though minor gains are seen in some trades
  • Iran, Iraq and UAE raise Opec output
    IEA is sceptical on whether Saudi Arabia will add to further output rises
  • Cheniere appoints Fusco as chief executive
    New boss has a task on his hands as the LNG export company strives to turn a profit for the first time
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Transpacific utilisation levels remain under pressure
  • New alliances under the spotlight
    2M and Ocean Alliance look evenly matched
  • DSV-UTi integration 'progressing as planned'
    European group helps limit forwarding losses while air and sea division continues to take market share
  • Topaz secures Kazakhstan oilfield contract for 15 vessels
    Deal with consortium to supply ships to oil field in Kazakhstan is worth more than $350m
  • HHLA box volumes down in first quarter
    Container throughput levels fall 7.7% and revenues slide 4.1%, but Hamburg terminal operator forecasts greater stability for the rest of the year, with box numbers bottoming out
  • English Channel capacity growth lifts DFDS
    Shipping division revenue gains boost ferry operator to best first quarter
  • ICTSI first-quarter profit falls 22% on start-up costs of new terminals
    Philippines-based ICTSI handled 4% more volume in the first three months of 2016
  • US box port throughput slows
    Import figures down as consumer spending falls
  • Qingdao Port stretched to limit by surge in tanker business
    Port is in vicinity of teapot refineries that import crude oil
  • Insurance industry urged to unite in adoption of Insurance Act
    Quick fixes are no solution to biggest insurance shake-up since 1906, warns consultant
  • Malaysia's Nam Cheong swings to loss in first quarter
    Revenue hurt by contract cancellation for a vessel in advanced building stage
  • Global Liner 2016: Prolonged overcapacity spells trouble for the industry
    Analyst paints a bleak picture for box lines as supply still outstrips demand and freight rates remain in the doldrums, while APM Terminals chief Kim Fejfer says ports and terminals are at a critical juncture
  • Diana Shipping draws down $13.5m from China Exim bank
    Amount is secured by Maera panamax dry bulk carrier
  • Vard swings to first-quarter net profit on foreign exchange gains
    Update: Company looking to tap into cruiseship market through work with parent Fincantieri
  • Chinese shipping lessors could face default risk, says Nord LB
    But leasing giants in China may be 'too big to fall', says Chinese lessor
  • Gener8 Maritime reports record results in first quarter of 2016
    Average spot VLCC TCE exceeds $60,000 with addition of five newbuilding vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • US importers accelerate Asia cargo shift to East Coast ports
  • US truckload linehaul, intermodal rates drop lower
  • NY-NJ port eyes more projects to better handle larger ships
  • As volumes rise, ODFL expands terminal network
  • Import rise at LA port signals return to normal patterns
  • NVOCC, forwarders pay steep fines to settle misrepresentation allegations
  • Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific partner on network
  • Chassis lessor DCLI to be sold to infrastructure fund
  • Idle box fleet dips, set to shrink more in coming weeks
  • Cosco Pacific buys stake in Rotterdam terminal
  • Major Indian trucker moves into refrigerated transportation
  • Strong North Europe traffic carries DFDS to record performance

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Torm sticks to 2016 US listing target
    Danish owner's new dividend policy one of final stops on path from restructuring table to New York Stock Exchange.
  • Creditors agree to joint management of Hanjin Heavy
    Korean shipbuilder to benefit from KRW 100bn debt relief after restructuring.
  • Solvang earnings surge in first quarter
    Norwegian gas carrier owner's result rises despite falling VLGC rates.
  • London P&I Club posts $3.3m surplus
    Insurer lifts 2015/16 free reserve to $160.7m, but investments turned negative.
  • Frangou fights corner as MLP profit falls
    Chief executive points to intra-group advantages and lack of fees as Navios Partners misses forecasts.
  • Farstad says timing of recovery uncertain
    Norwegian owner says no fundamental improvement in Q1 as currency gains contributed to positive result.
  • Scorpio Bulkers reworks loan terms
    Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes prepayment on a number of facilities as part of covenants relaxation.
  • Prosafe scraps three as it sees red ink
    Cyprus-based owner reveals vessel demolition plans as low utilisation causes headache.
  • EMGS starts with a loss of $15.5m
    Norwegian survey ship owner falls to bigger deficit in Q1 as revenue is chopped.
  • Restis scraps last pre-2000 capesize
    Greek owner banks $6.7m for former Dreyfus bulker.
  • Sanoyas sees annual profit down 88%
    Japanese shipbuilder makes less in financial year 2015 despite an increase in revenue.
  • Eidesvik braces for several tough years ahead
    Norwegian owner sees no short-term improvement as currency gains bring positive Q1 result.
  • Wilson falls to narrow loss in Q1
    Norwegian mini-bulker owner hit by falling revenue in first three months.
  • NAO loss widens in first quarter
    Supply ship owner sees revenue slashed in depressed offshore markets.
  • Tallink chops loss in first quarter
    Estonian ferry owner spends $14.5m to improve its vessels as it carries more passengers.
  • GC Rieber suffers due to low offshore activity
    Norwegian owner sees first quarter loss widen on the back of curtailed fleet utilisation.
  • Torm to pay first dividend since 2008
    Danish owner reveals special payday alongside new distribution policy.
  • Shipping woes increase loan provisions at DVB
    German bank says difficult conditions persist in first quarter as it stays cautious on maritime lending.
  • Lower interest bill boosts Team Tankers
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner pushes up Q1 earnings as costs fall.
  • DFDS hits record high in Q1
    Danish ro-ro group benefits from higher volumes and bunker savings in first three months.
  • AWB cancellation and forex loss dent Nam Cheong
    Singapore-listed Malaysian shipbuilder says it will look to find ways to offload orphaned vessel.
  • Pacific Radiance slips to first quarter loss
    Lower charter rates and fleet utilisation take their toll at Singapore offshore vessel operator.
  • Vard secures $300m module carrier vessel order
    Contract award comes as Fincantieri-backed shipbuilder returns to profit in the first quarter.
  • CMA CGM stake in Neptune Orient Lines tops 10%
    French liner giant passes new threshold in acquisition of Singapore national flag carrier.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter cargo volumes rise 9.7% in April
  • Kansas City Southern names new CEO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2016
  • Torm sees product tanker rates holding at around $20,000/day in H2 2016
    Volumes of diesel shipped from the US to Europe were down, but aromatics cargoes were up to Asia
  • Gener8 Maritime 'optimistic' market can absorb newbuild VLCCs
    Company takes new vessels to meet oil demand in China.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: South Korean arrivals hit to nine-month high
    More African crude heads to South Korea
  • ANALYSIS: Iranian April oil sailings soar
  • Singapore May ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at $0.50-$1/mt premiums
    Reflecting prices buyers are willing to pay relative to published benchmark values.
  • Swedish Trelleborg unveils new LNG bunkering system
    New system removes need for jetty infrastructure.
  • St Petersburg MGO prices rise on restricted availability: sources
    Situation could last for five days.
  • Panama Canal postpones third draft restriction again due to rainfall
    The restriction was originally scheduled to start on May 9.
  • Vancouver marine fuel suppliers expect eventual price impact from Alberta fires
    The Vancouver bunker fuel market moves in sync with the Seattle market.
  • Oil futures surge on draw in US crude stocks, supply disruptions
    US commercial crude inventories fell 3.41 million barrels to 539.98 million barrels for the reporting week ended May 6.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks rise on drop in demand
    US fuel oil stocks have increased by 4.072 million barrels since this point last year.

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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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