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BRIEFS
May 20, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • HK April down 9.3pc to 1.57 million TEU, S'pore off 3.8pc to 2.53 million TEU
  • Hong Kong Marine Department sets strict VGM box weigh-in rules for July 1
  • CMA CGM outline own rules on loading containers with VGMs
  • CMA CGM ups Asian port-Pak/west India/Sri Lanka rate US$150/TEU May 22
  • Marseille Fos general cargo in Q1 up 1pc Q1 led by container growth
  • St Petersburg's box terminal sees Q1 volume up 98.6pc to 146,200 TEU
  • Port of Odessa sees 15pc increase in box volume at 112,931 TEU
  • Seaspan Corporation's Q1 revenue up 14pc to US$215 million
  • APL's hi-tech reefers give Japanese perishables new global reach
  • Colombo to announce winning bidder for East Container Terminal next year
  • Kalmar lands deal to heighten 3 quay cranes for DP World Antwerp
  • Protectionist mood grips US Congress making trade deals a 'heavy lift'
  • Done talking, 99pc of American pilots flying for DHL vote to strike
  • Canada's Cargojet back in black for Q1 after two years of losses
  • Turkish Airlines suffers biggest Q1 loss of US$422 million as traffic slumps
  • UK air cargo interests 'must speak with one voice as Amsterdam does'
  • Frankfurt Airport sees 5pc growth in cargo volume to 182,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Hamburg Süd publishes new Sustainability Report
  • Investment in training seen as key to tackle predicted seafarer shortage
  • Rising VLGC fleet seen putting further pressure on LPG shipping rates
  • The Swedish Club provides a guide through marine insurance maze
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia focuses on risk management during Global Safety Day 2016 celebrations
  • APM Terminals Pipavav celebrates Global Safety Day 2016
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers Q4 FY16 net profit of INR 498 m
  • Kandla Port gets special award from Ministry of Shipping for handling 100 mt
  • ACHAA organises training session on G-Pass Exam
  • DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai
  • DICT is now a favoured import location
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese steel imports
  • South Korea aims to be next entrant in India's Smart Cities mission

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Now it is a fact
  • New IT system under starter's orders
  • New coal transport contract awarded
  • New owner for shortline railroad in Texas
  • Blauert replaces Pierce at Yilport
  • Solution for mobile container weighing
  • St Helena still waiting for airport opening
  • Gigantic logistics control tower project
  • Gecas kicks off B737 P2F programme
  • Swifter sailing between the USA and China
  • HL: new address in Piraeus
  • More than 7.7 km of rail track per day
  • Finland's Little Giant loaded for future transport
  • Five new carrier calls make CMIT boost
  • Green light for new JV postal service
  • Top tier appointment in Madrid
  • Air China now linking Frankfurt to Shenzhen

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • US ship recyclers eye new European market source
  • Equity access thaws a little for biggest shipping names
  • Frangou keeps door ajar for related-party loans
  • Data convergence in shipping returns on the agenda, but 'one slice at a time'
  • Update: Several commercial ships involved in EgyptAir missing flight search
  • Thirsty China absorbs US chemical exports
  • Orderbook indicates need increasing for stainless steel-coated vessels
  • Chemical cargo demand forecast to surge by 2020
  • Tanker Investments to deleverage
  • Bumi Armada and Dialog tip to shine against downturn
  • China's clean fuel rule sends Singapore sales soaring
  • Tokyo court approves Daiichi Chuo rehabilitation
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries mulls sale of non-shipbuilding business
  • Throughput grows at Cosco Pacific's China and overseas terminals
  • Chinese port volumes rise in first four months
  • Sinopacific Shipbuilding parent company fails to make USD61.2 million bond payment
  • Tough going for Petronas as turnover and profits dip
  • First round of HMM charter negotiations fails

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • HMM could be in receivership tomorrow, putting chartered ships and cargo at risk of arrest
  • With cargo still under pressure, Cathay Pacific chief demands spending cuts
  • Competition among US east coast ports for perishables heats up as facilities increase cold storage space
  • Silk Way AN-12 crashes with loss of seven crew, as EgyptAir investigators focus on CDG groundstaff
  • Amazon now looks at licensing or buying freight forwarding technology
  • Industry reaction to Maersk's remote container management 'game-changer'
  • Ramon Genemaras appointed XPO Logistics' chief transformation officer
  • Mass lay-offs loom in South Korea as corporate revamp starts

Marine Logweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • USCG issues warning on potentially dangerous distress signal
  • Vittoria Shipyard unveils 60 knot Interceptor
  • First findings of wind propulsion study to be released
  • First ALP Maritime SX17 named at Niigata
  • VIDEO: Davie responds to Canada's new ferry initiative

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Port of Anacortes announces changes to current staff
  • US rail feight traffic totals roll to negative side for week
  • APL sees big decrease in carbon dioxide emissions
  • Retired WSF vessel HIYU to be sold later this year
  • Coast Guard rescues two men from sinking 40-foot vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Marmaras buys capesize from Hyundai Merchant Marine
    Hyundai Trust is second cape bought by Greek owner in recent days
  • Panama Canal allays safety concerns
    New locks will be safe for tugs, says ACP chairman of the board of inspectors Capt Rodrigues
  • Hellenic Carriers sells oldest bulker for scrap
    Newly private Greek owner lines up loan restructuring
  • Is the maritime industry up to speed on cyber security?
    Research suggests the industry is not as well-prepared as it should be in countering the threat of cyber attacks
  • Finding Elon
    Shipping gets two CO2 monitoring and reporting schemes, but the growing concern is whether it can remove CO2 altogether. Does it need Elon Musk?
  • Balancing the books
    Lee Meyrick was one of Lloyd's List's people to watch in marine insurance for 2016. He now marks three years as head of XL Group's marine business
  • Owners and banks confront their brave new world
    The leading lenders to Greek shipping are changing at a rapid clip
  • Ports and politics
    Proposed EU ports regulations have raised the ire of private port operators across the continent and beyond
  • Time running out for mid-sized box lines
    Tough choices ahead as carriers with modest market shares and limited resources ponder their future
  • Testing the waters
    Greek shipowners are a resilient bunch and will look to put on a good show in Athens despite deep austerity measures
  • Greeks answer the call of dry bulk tanker trends
    LLI data suggests Greeks are maintaining their prominent presence in global shipping trades
  • Greeks keep their foot on the gas
    Small gas shipping fraternity stands out for expansion, but the world's largest fleet continues growth in all sectors according to LLI data
  • Greece's European problem
    Shipping has no appetite for a Brexit, so it may be a bit off-message to suggest a certain frustration with Brussels. Here goes anyway
  • Hafnia profit slips as trading falls on oil products abundance
    Robust supply of oil products led to inventory and storage build in most regions
  • Last men out
    Despite the rising cost and uncertainty of being based in their crisis-stricken homeland, Greek shipowners have so far stood their ground
  • Roll out the blue carpet
    Buoyed by record attendances, this year's Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards will be presented on December 2 and will be judged by a prestigious panel including four new faces
  • Teekay Corp reports first-quarter net loss
    Factors undermining results include higher voyage, vessel operating and time charter hire expenses
  • Tanker Investments sees spot rates dip
    Revenues lifted by addition of six suezmaxes
  • China's back, lifting capes - or is it?
    Recent data signals have increased buying appetite for iron ore and coking coal from China as its real estate market booms
  • Good earnings, bad valuations: the curious case of crude carriers
    Secondhand prices are facing downwards trends regardless of freight market development
  • It's not over yet!
    No-one is rushing to declare the storm is at an end for Greece's ferry lines
  • Technomar takes its time
    A number of Greek shipping's latterday trends meet in Technomar Shipping, the country's third-largest boxship manager
  • Moody's cuts Navios Partners' ratings on liquidity concerns
    Recent debt payments, parent troubles and financial issues at HMM and Hanjin lead to downgrade
  • Seaspan secures more than $540m in debt and equity financing
    Company also renews its $150m unsecured revolving credit facility with a number of banks
  • UASC shareholders to vote on potential Hapag-Lloyd deal
    UASC and Hapag-Lloyd still in talks; UASC shareholders to vote on June 2
  • South Carolina Ports' April container volumes down 6%
    Port authority expects increased throughput in coming months on completion of Panama Canal expansion
  • Port of Wilmington proposes $300m expansion plan
    Twenty-year master plan calls for more investment from private sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Air India settles in US to close 10-year price-fixing lawsuit
  • US infrastructure funding plan would tax shippers
  • Spring brings little heat to US freight economy
  • Charleston port scraps plan to charge exporters for container weighing
  • Portland port's container future uncertain after last service exits
  • SOLAS proposal could provide major breakthrough for US exporters
  • Slide show: US ports gaining Asia import market share
  • US Congress asks FMC if liners' SOLAS approach is lawful
  • Container lines' costs jump on tougher green fuel rules
  • Suez Canal toll rebate fails to lure back lost services
  • China slump cannot keep Cosco Pacific from growth
  • UASC to vote on possible Hapag-Lloyd merger
  • GLP profits on global industrial real estate expansion

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • Oh Canada! Thanks for ro-pax spend
    Quebec-based Davie looks to fill shipyard as new loonies loom for ferries.
  • DryShips stops paying loan interest, too
    George Economou-led shipowner makes debt payment suspension complete amid continued negotiations.
  • Frangou puts $50m loan behind her
    Earnings call emphasises the benefits of relationship between Navios entities
  • Time to 'chew' not grow for Teekay Tankers
    Chief executive Kevin Mackay says integrating prior acquisitions is still the focus for Teekay Corp spinoff.
  • French strikes could help ex-US MR tankers
    Nationwide labour strife threatens refinery closures, impacts ports and cancels ferry transits.
  • French strikes could boost MR tankers
    Nationwide labour strife threatens of refinery closures, impacts ports and cancels ferry transits.
  • Sulphur caps to raise costs for shipping
    Study sees costs up 25% to 85% for cleaner air, but enforcement won't be easy.
  • CalMac wins $1.3bn Scottish ferry contract
    State-backed operator beats Serco to huge eight-year deal for Clyde and Hebrides services.
  • Baltic spearheads drive for common standards
    London exchange ready to host attempt to standardise online shipping business protocols.
  • Master critical of TOTE safety response
    After asking company to report holes on El Morro to US Coast Guard, captain said it was not immediately disclosed.
  • Navios Acquisition a cent ahead of estimates
    Tanker owner reports strong Q1 performance as it stretches management deal with parent company.
  • Sponsor steps up at Capital Product
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Maritime snaps up units and launches plan to buy more.
  • Dynagas comes clean on FSRU interest
    Greek owner confirms it could order LNG regasification newbuildings.
  • Ocean Shipbrokers grows London S&P team
    Craig Taylor tells TradeWinds further recruits and overseas expansion likely.
  • SCF increases Q1 profit to $103m
    Russian owner boosts margins in strong three months for tankers.
  • Restructuring Reach partners with Aibel
    Oslo-listed company targets expanded customer base through cooperation with Swedish firm.
  • Hafnia Tankers extends profitable run
    Mikael Skov-led owner books first quarter results which show a slight market softening.
  • Bondholders okay Hanjin Shipping debt freeze
    Investors agree to roll over interest payments for another four months.
  • Damen sells fast ferry to Korean company
    Shipbuilder completes fourth vessel sale to Far East Asian operators in the last five years.
  • Teekay Offshore boosts income in Q1
    Shuttle tanker owner reports bigger adjusted net profit in the first quarter.
  • Teekay LNG talks up Yamal funding
    Owner strikes positive note on newbuilding loans as it completes Centrofin suezmax sales.
  • Daiichi wins creditor approval for 'rebirth'
    Japanese bulker player set to exit court bankruptcy proceedings in next few weeks.
  • Hellenic scraps last 1990s-built bulker
    Greek owner says Hellenic Wind to be scrapped for $2.88m, a book loss of $7.9m.
  • Teekay Corp strides to boost balance sheet
    Torben Karlshoej-founded funds support equity issue, with loans and asset sales also in the works.
  • Teekay Tankers hit by derivatives loss
    Tanker owner sees Q1 profit slip as revenue edges down.
  • TIL stays strong in first quarter
    Oslo-listed tanker owner maintains profit levels, but finance costs increase.
  • TGS hit by $39m tax claim
    Norway demands cash relating to alleged benefits derived from sale of seismic data.
  • Nord/LB loan provisions jump to $488m
    German lender blames deteriorating shipping markets for loss in first quarter, with more pain to come.
  • Gorgon LNG export facility restarting operations
    Return to operation expected to be gradual with next export cargo not expected until at least June.
  • DFDS to charter in ro-ro duo from Siem Group
    Danish ferry operator says it expects to deploy new tonnage on its network in the North Sea.
  • HMM said to have failed to reach charter rate cuts
    South Korean shipowner still in negotiations despite failure to win concessions from owners.
  • Seaspan Corp secures $540m in fresh capital
    Container leasing firm also confirms that Gerry Wang to stay on as CEO until May 2021.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • K+N enters partnership with CNH Industrial
  • Shipbuilding layoffs emerge in South Korea
  • NEWS FLASH: OCEMA, six ports collaborate on VGM
  • EU cancels plans to discuss boosting sugar supply
  • Port of Charleston withdraws proposed VGM fee

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2016
  • FACTBOX: Major supply disruptions hit oil markets
  • TANKERS: Tanker Investments sees 2016 strong for crude shipping rates
  • PRESS RELEASE: Teekay Tankers Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2016 Results
  • UAE-based Big Port Services has appeals quashed in Singapore court, must pay costs
    Court deemed arrest of the vessel Xin Chang Shu wrongful.

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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:
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- country
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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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