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BRIEFS
April 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Singamas loss widens in 2016 to US$59m
  • CMA CGM launches new OCEAN Alliance services from April 1
  • Energy and water to be included in US President's infrastructure plan
  • China and US set to lock horns over trade in upcoming bilaterial summit
  • US President's administration gears up to preserve China's trade status
  • Indian billionaires show interest in managing terminal in delayed Iran port
  • US dock workers fear losing jobs with the advent of automation
  • Long Beach, Los Angeles ports to escape hefty federal grants cuts
  • MacGregor to upgrade box stowage system for Seaspan
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo's volume up 1.8pc in 'challenging' 2016
  • Denver's Frontier Airlines eyes second-quarter public listing bid
  • Germanwings case must be tried in Germany, US court rules

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • High container prices seen indicating escalating trade
  • New Shreyas Shipping vessel makes maiden call at Kolkata Port
  • The Swedish Club delivers a discount of 4 pc to P&I members
  • Adani Group eyes global expansion with new container port in Malaysia
  • Coastal & port connectivity roads to be developed under Bharatmala project
  • Expenditure on upgradation of Major Ports' facilities during 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and the current year
  • Mumbai Port handles highest ever traffic of 63.05 mt last fiscal
  • Paradip Port handles all-time high throughput of 88.95 mt in 2016-17
  • Port of New Orleans planning to sustain & consolidate growth in future
  • About INR 7k cr. to be invested in highway projects in Jammu & Kashmir over the next two years: Gadkari
  • CONCOR achieves all-round throughput growth in 2016-17
  • First container rake arrives at Kandla Port's KICT from DICT
  • Vanaja Sarna takes charge as Chairperson of CBEC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "The region is not enough"
  • First non-Japanese lands top job at NYK in Europe
  • Grants to expand Bolivian east-west corridor
  • Introducing new IT system in vehicle cabs
  • Excellent rail connections pay off
  • 2016 results for Italy's container hubs and gateways
  • Emo Trans establishing offices in Asia
  • Smiths Detection wins UK airport security contract
  • More turnover, tonnage and shipments
  • General cargo alliance sets up own network in Poland
  • Three more port representatives for Antwerp
  • BOC Aviation buys two B747 freighters for ABC
  • Gebrüder Weiss expands global network
  • COSL chooses service provider in Malaysian waters
  • CL notes slight drop in turnover
  • New rail line for oil and gas transport in Russia
  • Qatar Cargo to Cambodia, Ethiopian twice new to Europe
  • Inci Lojistik and Yusen Logistics Turkey tie knot

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Big oil pushes back on US Jones Act scheme
  • Jaccar negotiates debt deal with its banks
  • Petronas loads first cargo from floating LNG facility
  • Kawasaki HI restructures to focus on Chinese yards
  • Shell to supply LNG for Sovcomflot's four Aframax crude oil tanker newbuilds
  • Seadrill says restructuring 'will likely involve schemes of arrangement or chapter 11 proceedings'
  • All Sainty Marine's ships sold
  • Epic Gas secures USD90 million loan to refinance 14 LPG carriers
  • Angelicoussis books three more VLCCs at DSME
  • Polaris Shipping reports earnings dip as search for missing crew continues

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • UK shippers could save 30% per box by switching from road to rail freight
  • Drew Crawley quits IAG Cargo with immediate effect as BA's Lynne Embleton takes over
  • Charter market recovery: an alliance-driven blip?
  • Smaller forwarders can score in post-Brexit integrators-independents battle
  • Answering your questions on switch bills of lading
  • BluJay buys Blackbay to boost real-time shipment information
  • Aztec opts for Y12Fs while Antonov tests new turboprop freighter

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Clashing views on CBP Jones Act ruling revisions
  • Louis Martell takes helm at CSL Group
  • Seadrill warns of Chapter 11: Share price plummets
  • Up to four AET Tankers Aframaxes to be LNG dual fueled
  • Wartsila solutions, maintenance picked for Hoegh LNG newbuilds
  • First Citywide Ferry arrives in New York
  • Eastern Shipbuilding confirms deal for Staten Island Ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Yamal LNG to load maiden cargo in the second half of 2017
    In addition to 14 icebreaking LNG carriers, project will need 10 normal ice-class LNG vessels for ship-to-ship transfers
  • Australian cyclone damages supramax demand
    New Baltic index for supramaxes could also cause short-term market disruption
  • Total signs LNG bunkering deal with Singapore's Pavilion Energy
    Preliminary agreement will give Total access to LNG bunkering facilities in Singapore for its customers
  • Trafigura calls for adoption of standard agreement in LNG trading
    'Master' for terms and conditions will improve industry-wide efficiency, company argues
  • Qatar lifts moratorium on North Field gas output
    Qataris flex their gas-producing muscles, promising new cargoes for LNG carriers, showing young pretenders such as the US how it is done
  • SwissMarine eyes growth, but not in fleet size
    Freight trading company wants to be more active in concentrates
  • Data hub: World fleet update
    Slippage in delivery dates and continued high scrapping levels are helping reduce the number of vessels in lay-up
  • Malaysia's MMC Corp buys out remaining 51% stake in Penang Port
    Group to finance the acquisition through internal funds as well as bank borrowings
  • Adani inks MoU to develop Malaysian container port
    Carey Island facility will be an extension of Port Klang
  • India's JNPT commences project to deepen and widen access channel
    Project will allow port to handle larger containerships
  • Souki's Tellurian to charter up to 30-strong LNG carrier fleet
    Former Cheniere head makes an open offer of $8 gas to Japanese buyers from his multibillion-dollar Driftwood LNG project
  • Seanergy Maritime bets again on capesizes
    Spot-oriented fleet poised to reap huge benefits in anticipated market recovery
  • APMT demands government intervention to resolve Gothenburg dispute
    Update: Terminal operator makes call after union's criticism of new manning system at the Swedish port
  • Competition authority blocks Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover
    Authority notes there were already too few players in the market to maintain its competitiveness
  • DSME secures $250m deal for VLCC trio
    Vessels are expected to be delivered by 2018 in sequence
  • Small chemical tanker prices drop
    Asset price situation reflects challenges faced by the sector
  • DryShips unveils more fundraising and vessel purchases
    George Economou announces $268m acquisition of six ships in conjunction with fresh $226m stock offering
  • Sovcomflot confirms Shell's LNG bunker deal for four tanker newbuilds
    Shell to fuel the ice-class aframaxes it will charter in

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • US legislators: Carriers' antitrust immunity needs review
  • Estes launches direct Canada LTL trucking service
  • Top carriers serving US gain share amid consolidation
  • Scrutiny after St. Petersburg bombing slows Russia cargo
  • Norwegian regulators block Eimskip bid for Nor Lines
  • Growth at public Indian ports slows despite productivity gains
  • European shippers say exports to Asia delayed weeks
  • New parking lot key to easing Santos congestion

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Rates rise as VLCC fixtures pick up steam
    Average spot earnings jump 10.6% in one day as charterers bag ships in the Middle East and West Africa.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line ramps up Cuba offering
    Cruise giant unveils 33 voyages to Caribbean island despite uncertainty about Trump Administration's stance on embargo.
  • API report claims sweeping impact from Jones Act rule change
    But US offshore vessel association says its members are ready to provide work covered by proposal under consideration by Trump Administration.
  • Star shines brightest as bulker stocks fly
    Petros Pappas-led owner is shipping's best performer in first quarter as dry cargo equities rally.
  • ConTex nearing the 400 mark
    Another strong start to the week for boxship rates indicates "an active market" on all segments.
  • Seadrill shares plunge to new depths
    Driller's stock loses almost 40% of its value to set unwanted record on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • IRISL looks to expand its port footprint
    Iran's national bulker and boxship fleet reaches out to Japanese logistics firms.
  • DSME yard workers' pay plummets
    Restructuring shipbuilder handed over 20% less in salaries last year.
  • Sparrow emerges with rump of Ultrapetrol
    Offshore and river business sales satisfy creditors, as operating businesses cease
  • Wan Hai Lines stays in the black
    But Taiwanese boxship owner's earnings cut as revenue falls.
  • Clarksons Platou places buy tag on Genco
    Analysts expect restructured bulker owner to return to the black in 2018.
  • Hurtigruten has port case ruling reversed
    Norwegian cruiseship owner set to address supreme court over Bodo port fees row.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo profits drops in 2016
    Russian shipbuilder reveals weaker figure as revenue falls.
  • Expectation growing for Stolt Tankers IPO
    Oslo-listed shipowner will spin-off its tankers "sooner rather than later" bank says, as CEO sees time ripe for consolidation.
  • Blast hits ship at Varna yard
    No injuries reported on vessel that had just arrived at Bulgarian facility.
  • Shippers want action over European delays
    ESC launches probe into eight-week wait for loadings.
  • Total and Pavilion form new LNG venture
    The two gas and energy companies will work together on LNG bunkering in Singapore.
  • Uljanik, ETCA launch LNG, LPG venture
    Croatian and Cypriot partners want to muscle in on shipmanagement market.
  • Polarcus utilisation falls in first quarter
    Middle East seismic ship player sees contract cover fall.
  • Fewer passengers, more cargo for Tallink
    Estonian ferry and ro-ro owner posts mixed figures for the first quarter and March.
  • TGS and PGS expand seismic survey
    Norwegian charterer and owner win more work off Senegal and The Gambia.
  • Gulf Navigation to raise $250m
    Expanding Dubai tanker owner issuing sukuk over five years.
  • Seadrill sounds warning to investors
    Restructuring and debt repayment deadlines extended amid comments stakeholders are set to be diluted.
  • Marenave seals fleet sale deal
    German owner to liquidate single-ship companies as Offen prepares to invest.
  • Aussie coal exports face five week delay
    Outages of local rail systems are preventing coal shipments from getting from the mines to ports.
  • DSME confirms trio of Angelicoussis VLCCs
    Struggling South Korean shipyard seals three ships from its favourite Greek shipowner.
  • Minerva Marine opts for Wartsila's BWMS
    Greek shipowner says possibility to get lifecycle support affected choice of supplier.
  • Boskalis seals large India dredging deal
    Dutch firm improves sector backlog following "worst dredging year so far this century" in 2016.
  • Ama Marine raids second hand market
    Thai chemical tanker operator said to have acquired Korean built Interline 9001 coated unit.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • ANTONOV's new aircraft takes maiden flight
    Source: ANTONOV ANTONOV's new aircraft, the AN-132D, took off on its maiden flight March 31 from the company's airfield in Kyiv, Ukraine. A...
  • Port of Gdansk plans for future growth
    Source: Port of Gdansk The Port of Gdansk unveiled development plans currently in the works, which are fueled by the accelerating growth in ...
  • European shippers remain concerned about capacity shortage
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC) said its members are continuing to face a severe shortage of space on containerships carrying goods to...
  • Navios Logistics inaugurates iron ore facility in Uruguay
    Navios South American Logistics, a subsidiary of Navios Maritime Holdings, inaugurated its newly-completed iron ore transshipment and stora...
  • CMPort grows profit on higher volumes in 2016
    China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd. (CMPort) saw profits attributable to equity shareholders jump 14.3 percent to $5.49 million Hong Kon...
  • WWL joint venture partners complete ownership merger
    Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wallroll AB of Sweden, joint owners of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, EUKOR Car Carriers and American Ro...
  • Norway scuttles Eimskip's acquisition of Nor Lines
    The Norwegian Competition Authority has issued a decision blocking Icelandic ocean carrier Eimskip Ltd.'s 15 million euro (U.S. $16.6 milli...
  • Qatar Airways Cargo launches new freighter service to Phnom Penh
    Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Cargo will fly from Doha to Phnom Penh and back to Doha on a weekly basis with an A330 freighter. Qatar...
  • Executive Moves: Bureau Veritas, Greenville & Western and Glander International
    Bureau Veritas has promoted Marine & Offshore Division President Philippe Donche-Gay to the role of senior executive vice president. R...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Norway's Asgard crude to load four cargoes in May
    The light crude is sourced from the Midgard, Smorbukk and Smorbukk South fields, with production starting in 1999.
  • North Sea Alvheim crude to load four cargoes in May
    Alvheim crude is a relatively light, sweet grade with an API gravity of 36.3 and a sulfur content of 0.16% by mass.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Petroecuador's Esmeraldas refinery undergoes planned maintenance
  • Fuel oil swap cracks up despite high stocks in ARA, less Russian exports: sources
    Production of fuel oil, a traditionally key export product, totaled 4.552 million mt in March, down 7.06% year on year and up 1.85% month on month.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Yong Yu Global fuel oil trader joins Mabanaft Singapore
    Toh had been at Yong Yu Global for three to four years, and with BP before that in a similar capacity.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower amid concerns over supply
  • TRADER NOTE: UAE's Glander International Bunkering's Mumbai office hires two traders
    The company opened its Mumbai office in 2011 and moved to the city's business hub, Bandra Kurla Complex, in November 2016.
  • LNG bunkering set to witness steady growth despite odds
    LNG uptake is encouraging but more needs to be done
  • OPEC's Barkindo says 'encouraged' by Iraq's progress towards cut compliance
    OPEC forecast global oil demand will reach 109 million b/d by 2040.
  • FEATURE: Atlantic Basin long-haul crudes maintain competitive edge in Asia
    Asia seen as a stronger market due to ongoing maintenance in Northwest Europe and continued glut of sweet crudes across most regions in the Atlantic Basin.

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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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