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BRIEFS
April 4, 2017
International Transport Journalweb site
  • One more shuttle - two a week
  • A facility with a future
  • US railroads deeply connected to international trade
  • Loan to support development of fuel efficiency CV
  • Enlarging capacities
  • Upswing for Yuzhny port in Q1
  • Steve Scalise receiving "Port Person" award today
  • American Airlines expands capacity to San Juan
  • Joining aerospace network
  • Biggest Dreamliner takes to the skies
  • Gunn recruited as Gefco VP freight forwarding
  • Cyclone Debbie cripples coal trains in Australia
  • Greenock ocean terminal is ambitious
  • 3 PL company forms new unit
  • Emirates Skycargo ensuring freshness
  • New locomotives extend portfolio
  • John Jergens joins Crane Worldwide
  • Plans for new warehouse in port of Marseille

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • How DryShips is using dilutive stock sales to transform its fleet
  • Norway scuppers reefer shipping and logistics merger
  • Marenave restructuring gets nod from banks
  • Chinese in race for HSH Nordbank privatisation
  • Stellar Daisy broke in half, claims survivor
  • Hyundai HI to spend over USD3 billion on research and development
  • MOL to rethink operations as earnings improve
  • Skies clear in product tanker sector, but prospect of false dawn looms
  • India's Adani eyes new port in Malaysia as extension of Port Klang
  • Singapore, Japan's port sectors strengthen bilateral ties
  • Yangzijiang boosts orderbook by USD318 million in first quarter
  • Baltic Dry Index up despite impact from cyclone Debbie
  • Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding to divide businesses
  • Samsung HI's labour union puts wage talks on hold, to work with management

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • UK rail network revamp guarantees capacity for future freight growth
  • The LongRead: Heathrow, falling in love with cargo again
  • US east coast ports winning the battle to bring in Asian exports
  • Analysis: can Yang Ming raise enough cash in time to prevent it sinking?
  • Whitehall thumbs-up for Trailblazer forwarder group apprenticeships
  • Air cargo growth outpacing trade as upward trend continues
  • The shame of shipowners as Germany tops list for worst scrapping practices
  • Matternet cleared to fly blood samples in delivery drones over Swiss cities

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • VIDEO: SSN 787 successfully completes sea trials
  • ABB teams with Presserv on vessel stacking service
  • Latest Algoma Central Equinox bulker is headed for Canada
  • Oldendorff drives digital revolution with BMT
  • ABS grants GDA approval to HHI LNG fuel tank design
  • Indian dhow hijacked by Somali pirates
  • Shell to supply fuel for first LNG powered Aframaxes
  • TMC compressors picked for newbuild VLCC duo
  • Ecochlor files for BWTS USCG Type Approval
  • Minerva Marine opts for Wartsila for tanker BWMS retrofits
  • Hyundai Heavy extends MAN two-stroke license agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • Seago profits slashed by half
    Maersk Line's shortsea specialist sees profits fall to $75m as rates reach an 'unsustainable level'
  • Cosco Shipping close to inking Walmart transpacific contract terms
    Ocean Alliance members expect improved Asia-US rates this year after record lows in 2016
  • Lloyd's List Americas Awards 2017 finalists announced
    Awards recognising the best in shipping in North, South and Central America to be announced at a gala evening in New York City next month
  • New alliances fail to reassure European shippers as cargo backlog grows
    ESC expresses concern that delays on the backhaul Europe-Asia trades could be a sign of things to come in new alliance era
  • German owners on the brink
    Non-operating owners are running out of options
  • Epic Gas refinances 14 LPG carriers with new $90m facility
    Gas-carrying company now has no refinancing requirements until 2019
  • Bureau Veritas' Donche-Gay promoted
    Mr Donche-Gay will lead the class society's digital-led business transformation
  • Sabine Pass exports 100th cargo of LNG
    Cargoes from US Gulf should soak up tonnage and improve rates for vessels
  • Rates below Frontline's breakeven, but over operating costs
    VLCC volatility in action as earnings at year-to-date lows, down from $50,000 per day in January
  • Brexit boost for UK steel to increase handysize demand
    UK's exit from the EU will increase steel imports which will, in turn, raise demand for geared vessels
  • HHI to invest $3.1bn in R&D
    HHI aims to allocate about 6%-7% of its annual sales to product research in the longer term
  • AET plans LNG fuel option for half its fleet
    Tanker operator's move is the single largest commitment to LNG propulsion by a major shipowner so far
  • KHI to shift merchant shipbuilding to China
    Japanese businesses to suffer 30% cuts in order to focus on gas vessels
  • Singapore and Japan deepen collaboration in port sector
    Areas of co-operation include port planning, port management and technological development in the port sector
  • Shipowner action on sulphur cap still a year off
    Wärtsilä chief expects investment decisions on fuel-switching technology and scrubbers from 2018
  • Yangzijiang clinches 13 shipbuilding orders worth $318m
    The Chinese yard sees recovery signs in secondhand vessel and bulk carrier markets
  • MHI inks initial pact with compatriot yards Imabari and Namura
    The trio are working on a commercial vessel partnership
  • US court dismisses EIG's claims against Sembcorp Marine
    Claims related to alleged Petrobras and Sete Brasil corruption case
  • SGX could start LNG freight index and bunkering contracts
    Exchange has launched its third LNG price index for the Middle East/South Asia region
  • Between the lines: Alliances analysed
    As the new alliances launch their new services, we take a deep dive into their network operations
  • Heady mix for transpacific box trades as shippers brace for alliance confusion
    Ocean carriers and their customers are negotiating rates and volumes just as lines inaugurate new vessel sharing arrangements and union bosses mull an offer from employers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • Politics clouds launch of 'single window' for NAFTA customs data
  • EU-based carriers set for Canadian cabotage relief
  • MOL eyes 2017 profit ahead of merger finish
  • India's Adani Ports seeks to be global operator
  • ELDs signal higher US drayage costs for BCOs ahead
  • Proposed California container fee threatens BCOs' routings
  • Saia, TST Overland form US-Canada LTL trucking alliance
  • Russian highway toll increase lower than expected
  • Productivity gains lift JNPT to record fiscal year

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • Second-hand bulkers continue value surge
    Data from Shipping Intelligence and the Baltic Exchange show significant gains in dry-bulk assets.
  • Bigger fleet, better rates boost Seanergy
    But New York-listed bulker owner still sees fourth quarter loss as financing costs rise.
  • Martel formally takes CEO role at CSL
    Montreal-based bulker owner also names other executives as part of Martel's transition.
  • Investors lash out at Ocean Rig bankruptcy
    Highland Capital takes aim at Economou and DryShips, but Ocean Rig says it's the target of vulture investors.
  • Eagle Bulk confirms sale and closes on loan
    Gary Vogel-led owner sells sixth ship in a year as it closes in on debt to support Greenship fleet deal.
  • Navios starts up South American ore terminal
    Logistics unit of Navios reiterates Vale's commitment to project, but others may use it too.
  • Shell signs LNG deal for SCF tankers
    Major's LNG bunker tanker newbuilding to supply fuel to Sovcomflot's groundbreaking aframaxes.
  • Arctia profit falls in 2016
    Finnish icebreaker owner sees revenue dip in "very mild" winter.
  • DryShips taps Kalani again as $662m spending spree closes
    George Economou-led owner turns to investment partner for more funds after buying 14 ships in quick succession.
  • NAO's chief executive Bjorkli to depart
    Former RS Platou shipbroker to exit New York-listed offshore vessel owner on 'excellent terms'.
  • Norway blocks Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover
    Owner's move for short-sea player would "significantly impede" competition.
  • AET powers new aframaxes with LNG
    Malaysian owner set to equip newbuildings under construction at Samsung with dual fuel engines.
  • SMIC buys chunk of ro-pax group 2Go
    Philippines investor takes 34.5% stake in ferry company.
  • MR tankers pull back
    LRs, aframaxes and suezmaxes also slip but VLCCs regain ground.
  • Howe Robinson hires tanker trio
    Former Brassington Chartering men join brokerage's London tanker desk.
  • Pakistan warns owners on surcharges
    Lines face legal action unless they drop port congestion fee.
  • Winning in pole position on growing bauxite trade
    Singaporean owner's dominance of capesize S&P arena bettered by stranglehold on Chinese bauxite shipments.
  • Costamare newbuilds now all employed
    Five Hanjin Subic vessels have each now found time charters in an improving market.
  • Somali pirates strike again
    Assailants reportedly hijack Indian cargoship off the semi-autonomous region of Puntland.
  • Alassia charged over 2015 bulker spill
    Canada launches case against Greek operator after English Bay incident.
  • PGS utilisation slides in first quarter
    Oslo-listed seismic shipowner sees contract cover drop to 53%.
  • Tsakos tied to products tanker deal
    Greek owner said to have picked off 12-year-old ship at new price low.
  • HNA linked to HSH Nordbank takeover
    Chinese shipowner said to be among more than five bidders for German shipping lender.
  • Petronas to make floating LNG production history
    Malaysian energy company set for landmark event with debut shipment expected to head for South Korea.
  • Ezion banks $70m from Malaysian sales
    Singapore owner offloads 50% stake in subsidiaries to Sea Explorer.
  • Odfjell Drilling semi-sub wins well charter
    Owner says Deepsea Bergen will work on Norwegian shelf in Q2.
  • Dorian LPG explores trip to bond market
    New York-listed VLGC specialist hires banks to set up fundraising effort.
  • HHI spending $3bn on research
    Yard and newly spun-off affiliates up development budget through to 2021.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • HHI to invest $3.1b in R&D by 2021
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI) will invest $3.1 billion in research and development (R&D) by 2021, the South Korean shipbuilder s...
  • New research group addresses supply chain blockchain relevancy
    A new research group aimed at helping the supply chain industry better understand the application of blockchain technology has released a n...
  • FMC's Khouri to meet with European, Chinese regulators
    Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Acting Chairman Michael Khouri said he will be in China this month for a third round of joint discussions...
  • Cary Island, Malaysia could gain new 'maritime city'
    Malaysianport operator MMC Port Holdings will partner with Adani Ports and Sime Darby Property under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...
  • Ethiopian Airlines launched two new freighter routes to Europe
    Ethiopian Airlines has launched two new freighter routes to Europe- one to Milan, Italy on April 2 and one to Zaragoza, Spain on March 28. ...
  • MPA extends port dues rebate for vehicle transshipments
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has extended a program under which automobile carrier operators handling transshipment v...
  • UPS adds Saturday delivery to speed e-commerce operations
    UPS Inc. is adding Saturday pickups and deliveries in an effort to accelerate e-commerce shipping operations, the company said in a stateme...
  • Federal judge dismisses CSX fuel tax lawsuit
    A federal judge has ruled in favor of the state of Alabama in a lawsuit surrounding the state's use of a fuel tax on railroad operators. T...
  • More shipping lines agree to cut terminal handling charges in China
    Seven more container shipping lines, including OOCL and ZIM,have offered to cut terminal handling charges in China, the Xinhua News Agency ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 3, 2017
  • ANALYSIS: Turkish security concerns to weigh on local bunker fuel demand
    Tourist numbers in 2016 dropped 25% year on year to 31.4 million, data from statistical agency Turkstat showed, and some governments have issued warnings about travel to Turkey in 2017.
  • ANALYSIS: 2020 IMO sulfur cap to push shipowners into distillates pool
    The problem is that estimates of refinery capacity fall well short of projected distillates demand.
  • DRY BULK: Very Large Ore Carrier Stellar Daisy goes missing in Atlantic Ocean
    The vessel with 24 crew on board disappeared after making its last contact on Friday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks lower on rising US rig count
  • DRYBULK: Spike in movement of dry bulk products on PG-India route in Q1
    Platts has recorded 39 spot orders to move dry bulk cargoes between January and March this year, versus 31 cargoes last year.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Japan pushing to retain Abu Dhabi oil concessions
    Competition for concessions is expected to be intense.

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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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