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BRIEFS
April 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Ever sinking rates induces CMA CGM to put USWC mega ship loop on hold
  • Hanjin Shipping, PIL engage in slot swap on Red Sea/Middle East services
  • Hamburg-Sud, feels CCNI benefit, revenue rises to US$6.92 billion
  • Panalpina quarterly profit down 5.1pc as revenue declines 13pc
  • Dachser boosts its Asia revenues despite international market slowdown
  • Hutchison expects more mega ships in Shenzhen, busier PRD barges
  • Hanjin starts China-US service, linking Shanghai to Long Beach
  • Malaysia warned Islamic State gains foothold in maritime piracy
  • Rotterdam's quarterly box volume falls 3.9pc to 3 million TEU
  • Antwerp's first quarter box traffic rises 4.6pc to 2.5 million TEU
  • Turkish Arkas Line adds ship, ignites Hamburg-West Africa mini-boom
  • Panama starts taking reservations for widened canal from July 27
  • Globe Express Services - woman who first rose to the top in Mideast logistics
  • Container Ship Safety Forum, Hamburg, attracts UASC, Seaspan participation
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo volumes flat in March at 157,006 tonnes
  • Kuehne + Nagel posts 0.3pc slip in quarterly air cargo to 304,000 tons
  • UPS pilots plan strike as customer Amazon becomes a rival air carrier

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • 'OCEAN Alliance' to offer competitive products & comprehensive service networks
  • Baltic Dry Index looking up
  • Hamburg Süd says it achieved significant growth in a challenging 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd & United Arab Shipping Co. in 'cooperation' talks
  • Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers inks MoU with Indian Maritime University
  • World needs to pay heed to maritime security: Kiren Rijiju
  • Pakistan a major market for Indian tea
  • Boosting efficiency of Major Ports a key focus
  • DP World ready to implement IMO's international container weighing rules across global portfolio
  • PLATTS puts Amsterdam on the map with ethanol
  • RoRo terminal to come up at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai
  • Trans Earth Logistics celebrates 3rd anniversary

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Interested party no longer interested
  • Serbia refurbishing rail network
  • Cross-Channel traffic still suffering
  • Positive start for Antwerp in 2016
  • First CNG truck delivered to La Poste
  • Soares to head Jaxport's facilities development sector
  • New forklifts for cold store operator
  • More belly capacity between Lima and Santiago
  • Massive boost for India's road building programme
  • Banaszkiewicz becomes FFABA dry chairman
  • Air Algérie shelves planned Guangzhou service
  • Kone gold for Imperial
  • Irish seaports look back with joy
  • Major merger looming?

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Bulker bounce could derail scrapping momentum
  • MEPC 69 closes in on CO2 data collection consensus
  • DAILY: Buys bulk carriers and sells VLGCs, advises Via Mar
  • Van Oord's fleet renewal continues
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC talk about merger
  • Boskalis' Marc de Leeuw has been round the world in 17 years
  • Shipbuilder HHIC lays off 60 workers through voluntary retirement
  • No decision yet on HMM, says Korea Development Bank
  • Coverting diesel dredgers to electric - costs and payback
  • Hayne Shipping's profit falls 85% in 2015
  • DP World will offer box weighing services across all terminals
  • Bohai Shipbuilding to construct China's first nuclear-powered platform
  • Dry bulk values predicted to rise over next 12 months
  • Investment conditions hold back port development in Southeast Asia
  • CCB Financial Leasing to fund four Pacific International Lines box ships
  • Syndicated marine finance deals slashed in half
  • US crude imports surge after export ban's demise
  • Obama threatens veto of enhanced US port funding

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd to merge with UASC after secret talks with Gulf owners
  • Productivity is declining at the world's biggest ports, 'but mega-boxships are not to blame'
  • Oil and gas market drills into Panalpina profit but logistics and other sectors grow
  • Shippers ask US Congress to weigh in on SOLAS VGM rule
  • The tale of United and its falling profits, Gordon and disaffected shareholders
  • DP-DHL's Frank Appel talks China, technology and drones

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • WWL adds new HERO Class vehicle carrier
  • Twin Disc for new class of SEACOR Fast Supply Vessels
  • MAIB: Cemfjord capsize could have been avoided
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks
  • Wartsila to eliminate 550 jobs
  • First methanol fueled tanker joins DNV GL fleet
  • UK P&I Club warns of VGM chaos and disputes

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Northwest Innovation Works quits Port of Tacoma lease
  • Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in quarterly passenger totals
  • Beekeepers start new hives on Olympia Airport property
  • Four carriers ink MOU for creation of new alliance
  • Association of American Railroads reports weekly traffic numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • EU places of refuge guidelines could form basis of global deal
    Issue to be debated at IMO next month
  • Container shipping's clear-out
    After a tumultuous week for ocean carriers, could weaker lines finally decide enough is enough and quit the liner trades?
  • Finland's Rettig sells ro-ro unit to Dutch company
    Divestment opens opportunities for Rettig, says president and chief executive
  • South Carolina Ports has a solid finish for the third quarter
    Riding on the momentum of Inland Port Greer, port authority announces plans for a second inland facility
  • VLGC spot rate finally rises over the week
    Rates at last move up as chartering activity east and west picked up
  • Mixed reception for new greenhouse gas proposals at MEPC
    Committee backs three-step approach as delegations divided over response to Paris Agreement
  • Optima Shipbrokers says dry bulker supply 'moving in the right direction'
    Broker's research shows 1.5m dwt fleet reduction in first quarter
  • Large marine hull claims rising in Nordic region
    Cefor report shows 13 losses in excess of $10m in 2015
  • G6 upgrades Asia-North America east coast routing
    Consortium responds to Panama Canal expansion with new China/Korea-US east coast service
  • Aegean Shipping inks deal for four aframax newbuildings in China
    Cosco Zhoushan yard scheduled to deliver crude carriers in 2018
  • Vale expects 2016 iron ore output at lower guidance range
    Brazil's mining giant anticipates Samarco JV only to resume production at end-year
  • Panalpina reports 10% slump in sea freight volumes
    Fall in container traffic is offset by improvement in gross profit per teu, while 5% growth in air freight volumes offsets falling yields
  • Charter market stays subdued
    And it's the post-panamax and panamax segments that continue to feel the brunt of overcapacity
  • Anglo American's iron ore and coal output falls
    Declines in iron ore production from South Africa outweighs higher volumes out of Brazil
  • Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks
    Box line consolidation accelerates as Qatar-controlled carrier aims to take shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd
  • Jones Act tankers boost Kinder Morgan's performance
    Newbuildings will see Kinder's fleet double to 16 tankers by the end of 2017, but questions arise over the development of the Jones Act tanker market
  • When will we learn?
    The industry is bound to repeat the failings seen in the Cemfjord and Höegh Osaka incidents
  • Patrick Australia mired in wave of stoppages
    At issue is the 'Part B' section of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Patrick and the MUA pertaining to Port Botany
  • Wärtsilä to cut 550 staff amid persistent industry downturn
    Plan will mainly impact global operations for marine solutions and energy solutions segments
  • IPC set to start operations at terminal 1 of New Priok project this year
    New terminal to add 1.5m teu to existing Tanjung Priok capacity
  • Offshore sector faces more uncertainty before upturn
    Prolonged downturn could leave industry permanently scathed, experts warn
  • Costamare posts higher profits in first quarter
    Greece-based boxship owner appears to have no exposure to troubled liner operators
  • European organisations set out action plan for box weight checks
    Joint statement lists steps national authorities should take to ensure uniform approach to new rules
  • Cemfjord capsized 'suddenly and rapidly' says MAIB
    Cement carrier that sank with the loss of eight lives raises questions on regulatory exemptions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Swift to cull truckload tractor fleet as revenue, profit slip
  • Exporters aim to capitalize on Oakland port's stronger rail link
  • Brazil rail operator hopes to steam through recession to record year
  • Soft pricing drives down Landstar revenue as load volumes rise
  • Fatal accident closes NY-NJ port's Global terminal
  • Tough investment market hampers Southeast Asia ports
  • Intermodal volume decline contributes to UP profit plunge
  • FMC chief confident US will be ready for container weight rule
  • 'Challenging' truckload rate market saps Werner revenue, profit
  • Oakland port to be all it can be via Army Base project
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks
  • Costamare profit up a third
  • Carrier customers assess impact of redrawn alliances
  • DP World says it will weigh containers at all its terminals

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Panama restrictions could impact tankers
    Draught limits as a result of lower water levels could hit Ecuador-to-US crude shipments, broker says.
  • Cooperman takes helm of Stolt's board
    Four decades after joining company, chemical logistics veteran named chairman; Troim board seat approved.
  • Costamare says liner consolidation welcome
    Finance chief Greg Zikos sees the positives of major new alliance and merger talks.
  • Restis family lifeline bolsters Seanergy
    Revolving facility from controlling shareholder upsized to $16.3m to pay working capital.
  • HHI closes part of yard after worker deaths
    Three workers have died so far this month at South Korean shipyard.
  • Aqualis teams with China on offshore projects
    Norwegian company and CSDC to work together on engineering services to newbuildings.
  • Diana in breach of BNP loan covenant
    New York-listed bulker owner says loan to value clause has been crossed.
  • HCI Capital takes over Ernst Russ
    Maritime investor expands its shipping portfolio through acquisition of traditional German company.
  • Dutch multipurpose ship grounds off Greece
    No pollution reported following damage to the forepeak of 1999-built vessel off Lesvos.
  • Navios Acquisition tankers log pay rise
    Trio of products tankers have secured deals at higher rates, owner says.
  • Hurtigruten signs for expedition ships
    Norwegian owner heading to Kleven for its largest ever investment in new polar tonnage.
  • QMS hits back in cancellation row
    Abu Dhabi owner to launch lawsuit against TAS Offshore after scrapping ship contracts.
  • Pareto predicts dry asset price upturn
    Analysts pin down price trough and expect possible 20% upturn in the next year.
  • Hapag-Lloyd in merger talks with UASC
    German owner confirms it is considering combining its liner business with Middle East rival.
  • Bakri bags tanker from Lykiardopulo
    Saudi owner believed to be behind the purchase of products tanker from Greek firm.
  • G6 reshapes Asia/North America trades
    Boxship alliance adding new run amid suspensions and reactivations.
  • York Capital takes a stake in Songa
    International investment fund acquires 7.25% of Oslo-listed owner following financial restructuring.
  • Dry your eyes; worst in past for bulk
    Upgrades for Star Bulk and Diana as ABN AMRO sees positive demand indicators.
  • Master underestimated storm in fatal sinking
    Cemfjord lost with eight lives off Scotland as captain headed into "extremely violent" conditions.
  • Bumi sues Woodside for $283m over FPSO
    Malaysian owner claiming damages from Australian energy company over charter termination.
  • Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy
    Canada to US operator takes shelter from creditors owed more than $12m.
  • Hapag-Lloyd in alliance talks with UASC?
    German media report that Hamburg-based company could form new venture with Middle East rival.
  • ABG Shipyard given debt ultimatum
    State Bank of Patiala wants debts settled within 15 days.
  • Aegean reveals Chinese aframax order
    Greek owner inks four tankers at Cosco Zhoushan.
  • State steps in to save Hyundai Merchant Marine
    Struggling Korean shipowner to become subsidiary of Korea Development Bank through debt swap, creditors say.
  • Wartsila to sack 550 due to market downturn
    Half of the jobs to go will be from Finland as company looks to battle weak market situation.
  • A&P Group secures wind vessel contract
    UK ship repair group looks to tap regional renewable energy sector with latest contract.
  • Liner reliability bucks five month losing streak
    Asia-Oceania and Europe-Middle East trades see improvements of 14.2% and 10.4% respectively.
  • Nomura upbeat on Hyundai Heavy turnaround
    South Korean shipbuilding giant's results forecast to come in 93% above consensus estimates.
  • Singapore to call for MINT Fund proposals
    Priority to be given to areas such as drones, ballast water, data analytics and vessel productivity.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • CMA CGM postpones deployment of 18,000-TEU ships in transpacific
  • Correction: Trade associations band together on conference to promote air cargo
  • OCEAN Alliance representatives meet with FMC
  • Dachser's revenues jump 6.5%
  • TIACA: air cargo industry can help stop IPR violators
  • WWL adds third post-panamax ro/ro ship
  • HCI Capital buys German shipping company
  • CBP to host Trade Symposium in Phoenix
  • Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks
  • NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 21, 2016
  • Japan/South Korea 380 CST bunker spread slumps to near three-month low
    Brought on by ample supplies, weak demand in Japan; supply tightness in South Korea.
  • Bunker traders welcome clearer direction on ECA regulations in Shanghai
    Berthed vessels have option of using alternative power sources in place of low sulfur bunker fuel.
  • First May-loading fuel oil VLCC arbitrage fixture to Asia on subjects
    The Nave Neutrino is scheduled to load at Rotterdam on May 4-5.
  • Black Sea-Mediterranean Handysize clean-dirty spread hits 2016 high
    The spread was high enough to pay for the cost of preparing a vessel that normally carries dirty products to transport clean products.
  • Oil rallies on large, unexpected draw in US distillate stocks
    US distillate stocks fell 3.554 million barrels last week to 159.935 million barrels.

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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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