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BRIEFS
February 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 1.7pc to US$1,023/TEU, up 1.2pc to Med ports
  • Seattle port CEO quits as audit suggests 'unlawful gifting of public funds'
  • Sinkhole opens up at Liverpool2 -Britain's newest container terminal
  • Cancelled post-Chinese New Year capacity up 50pc in transpacific trades
  • Charleston port extends gate hours after ILA automation slowdown
  • Greencarrier Freight Services opens Polarbase to serve Norway
  • Singapore to host Maritime HR & Crew Management Summit on March 8-9
  • Arctic shipping progress focus of Montreal conference March 8-9
  • Cargo Dubai's Al Maktoum airport drops 0.8pc in 2016 to 898,000 tonnes
  • Air cargo industry's adoption of electronic air waybill misses target
  • China has huge potential for pharma market growth if facilities improve

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2017
  • 'Maersk welcomes the Budget's proposed increase in expenditure on infrastructure'
  • Baltic Dry Index down 18 points
  • Chinubhai Kalidass & Bros. reaches the 100-year milestone of logistics services that deliver customer delight
  • Hanjin Shipping to be officially declared bankrupt
  • IRClass supports industry in complying with ballast water convention requirements
  • Mundra Port Shipping Agents Association appoints new office-bearers for 2017-18
  • New digital application for surveyors launched
  • Progression & prioritisation of maritime liens & ship mortgages
  • Tom Boardley appointed Chairman of Mission to Seafarers
  • Transworld Shipping recognised as Top Steamer Agent at Cochin
  • Indian rice exports to Iran may get a boost
  • All India Service Officers delegation visits JN Port
  • JNPT becomes first Major Port to have radiological detection system at all gates
  • Port of Antwerp lands new banana contract
  • BIFA urges forwarding community in UK to get behind apprenticeship initiative
  • GVK MIAL Cargo awarded 'Certificate of Merit'
  • Multimodal transport hubs & new modes of mass rapid electric transport to soon become reality
  • Customs Notification
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A massive long-term increase
  • Patrimonium goes on major shopping spree
  • Murray - the man for the Middle East
  • Chep Aerospace Solutions renamed Unilode
  • Spotting opportunities in e-commerce
  • Acquisition strengthens automotive ops in Europe
  • Second step in Korea
  • Robert Widmer now airfreight manager Dachser CH
  • Office inauguration at Dusseldorf airport
  • Two new directors at UIC HQ
  • India and Italy collaborate in rail safety sector
  • Port of Antwerp goes bananas
  • Baca flying ever higher
  • Local company joins Dettmer Group
  • Fercam: from father to son
  • US railroad investing in Louisiana
  • New start for India's inland waterway network?
  • Mumbai international joins Pharma.Aero initiative
  • Fiata comments on India's new service tax amendment rules

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • Russia invests in Arctic icebreakers
  • Wah Kwong joins Navig8's Aframax pool
  • Marine insurer sees 95% renewal rate as political risks spook shipowners
  • Algeria plans new deepsea port at El Hamdania
  • Fincantieri's VARD stake falls as investors withdraw acceptance
  • Loss for Kawasaki HI's shipbuilding division

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • Capacity cuts reward container lines as rates hold steady on east-west trades
  • Amazon eyes savings as shipping costs soar
  • Analysis: Maersk-Alibaba tie-up 'a sign of the changing times'
  • Dynamic new IAG Cargo chief brings a breath of fresh air and warmth
  • UK government details Heathrow third runway conditions
  • Logistics companies fear the return of hard borders
  • New reefer traffic pumps up box volumes at port of Koper

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • Clean Gulf Associates adds advanced response vessel
  • Damen now operating Curacao shipyard
  • MHI ponders shipbuilding spin-off
  • Metalships & Docks to build new factory freezer trawler
  • Fuel treament specialist commits to marine market
  • DOF Subsea wins three year IMR agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • Spanish ports braced for union response
    Government's move to speed up labour reform process could spur industrial action over the coming days
  • Fredriksen boxship caught in Hanjin fallout
    Detention shows the 'ugly underbelly' of the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, says Frontline lawyer
  • Wärtsilä to focus on services while waiting for green regs boon
    Expected slow growth in global orderbook forces Finnish company to rethink strategic focus
  • London Greeks eye Brexit boost for UK
    But government must act fast or see shipping cluster wither, says Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee
  • Fight club
    The shifting sands of US domestic and international policy are increasing uncertainty for maritime businesses and putting seafarers at risk
  • East-west spot rates prolong period of stability
    Market could soon come under downward pressure if capacity cuts do not address the demand shortfall post-Chinese New Year
  • MPC confirms substantial cuts to shipping exposure
    Disposals and valuation falls seen last year, says investment manager
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Scrapping needs to maintain its pace to absorb large amount of capacity due in the next two years
  • Diana fixes second panamax charter in a week
    Athens-based company expects to generate $1.92m in gross revenue from minimum employment period
  • Smaller trade pacts no substitute for TPP, says Moody's
    Asian countries to lose out from new bilateral deals
  • More impairments ahead for Keppel, analysts warn
    Group's offshore and marine business posts $98m loss for the fourth quarter
  • Ezra faces $170m write down
    Offshore services provider is working with advisers on restructuring
  • Indian ports get $103m renewable energy boost
    Project Green Ports to increase use of solar and wind energy at 12 major ports
  • No new orders for MHI in third quarter
    Japanese giant restructures and separates shipping business from aviation division

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • US truck firms bump against hiring ceiling
  • E-commerce restarts mega-warehouse building boom
  • BNSF Kansas City logistics park adds big tenant
  • Florida sea-air perishable transshipment begins
  • Capacity discipline steadies trans-Pac spot rates
  • Productivity gains fail to lift JNPT throughput
  • Algeria approves deep-sea port
  • Global fuel regs to raise ocean shipping rates
  • Blockades, strikes hit Gothenburg throughput
  • Russia fines carriers for alleged cartel
  • Yusen Logistics slips to red despite growth
  • Asia-Europe capacity cuts hold spot rates above $1,000

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • US: Unit of Su's TMT violated Iran sanctions
    Washington no longer bans non-US companies from doing business with NITC, but filing Houston bankruptcy made B Whale Corp a 'US person'.
  • VLCC futures rise as spot rates seek bottom
    Baltic forward freight assessments for February rise 4.6% this week even as average day rates lose ground but some brokers doubt near-term rebound.
  • Evergreen tipped for swing back to black
    Capital Investment says Taiwanese line should benefit from rebound in rates.
  • Carval clears out oldest capesize bulker
    Cape stable cut to a dozen ships with sale of 2002-built vessel, brokers say.
  • WEM Lines sheds last pair of bulkers
    Greek owner exits drybulk market with no plans for imminent return to the sector.
  • Island brings AHTS out of layup
    Shortage of spot ships provides ideal moment to reactivate 2007-built unit after three months.
  • Credit Suisse: Drilling stocks to 'rise from the ashes' of down-cycle
    Bank believes shares in Seadrill and peers will relive the bounce experienced after 1980s depression.
  • DSME goes again with Welliv spin-off
    Restructuring Korean shipbuilder relaunches sale of catering unit.
  • Great Eastern sees quarterly profit fall
    Indian owner says third quarter bottom line retreated by over 30%.
  • DFDS denies 'poverty pay' on ro-ro
    Danish owner says union claims on wages are 'simply not true'.
  • PSVs recover from mid-week dip
    A shortage of ships in Norway and the UK has boosted North Sea rates.
  • Nisshin Shipping sells panamax bulker
    Greek owner identified as likely buyer but rumours linking it with Chartworld are cooling.
  • KfW: IMO rules could send 13% of fleet to breakers
    German bank believes fuel and ballast water regulations could reduce excess capacity.
  • Pareto downgrade for Dorian LPG
    Norwegian finance house places sell rating on New York-listed VLGC specialist.
  • Namura Shipbuilding heads for full-year loss
    Namura Shipbuilding is heading for a full-year loss after seeing its bottom line fall into the red during the first nine months of the year. The Japanese firm is projecting a loss of JPY 11bn ($97.23m) in the year to the end of March, in line with its previous guidance and some way from the JPY 7.3bn profit in the previous year. It comes following a loss of JPY 3.45bn in the nine months to the end
  • Grindrod thinking big on terminals
    South African owner plans to handle 3.6m tonnes in 2017.
  • Corporate impairments rise at Danske Bank
    Danish lender hurt by oil sector weakness, but profit increases.
  • Newlead Victoria placed on sales block
    Greek owner's arrested bulker opened up for bidding until 28 February.
  • Unions welcome UK ferry tender U-turn
    Nautilus and RMT say government review could bring Scottish services "in-house".
  • Quotes of the week: shipping wit
    Fredriksen opens up on DHT bid, while Hannibal Gadaffi is the elephant in the room.
  • Pakistan bans tanker, LPGC scrapping at Gadani
    Government responds to two fatal incidents at breaking yard in last three months.
  • Wah Kwong set to join Navig8's V8 pool
    Hong Kong shipowner is said to be entering four aframax newbuildings into tanker pool.
  • Ezra faces potential $170m impairment
    Singapore-listed firm may be pressed into action following writedowns in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea by joint venture partners.
  • China sees record imports of logs in 2016
    Surge in volumes comes despite pessimistic forecasts for wood demand earlier in the year.
  • Fincantieri under pressure to lift Vard offer
    Shareholders who had previously backed the deal, now look to have had a change of heart.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • Port Everglades handles record container volumes in December
    Port Everglades handled 104,590 TEUs in December 2016, a 15 percent increase from the previous year and the highest monthly total in the po...
  • Hub Group's 2016 earnings rise on stable revenues
    Hub Group, Inc. saw net income grow 5.4 percent to $74.8 million for the full year in 2016, according to the company's most recent financia...
  • AAR: U.S. rail traffic ticks up 0.5 percent in January
    United States-based freight railroads saw shipment volumes increase for the third consecutive month in January 2017 after several months of...
  • DFW to install cold chain facility
    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will install a cold chain facility, giving it the ability to control warehousing temperatures...
  • FMC study finds reduction in container alliances could cut rates
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye said research by the agency's Office of Economics and Competition Analysis about the "impending r...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Holdings warns of net loss
    Source: VladSV/Shutterstock COSCO SHIPPING Holdings expects to have a net loss attributable to equity holders of $1.4 billion for 2016. COS...
  • BWR: Blanked sailings surge on China-North America trade
    Ocean carriers are voiding several sailings on the China to North Europe and China to North America trades, resulting from the Chinese New ...
  • Commentary: The unnoticed feeder ships
    Feeder barge serving in the Caribbean Nowadays, when a shipper books cargo, one usually visualizes that container being carried aboard a la...
  • Stifel: Truckload fundamentals not matching sentiment
    Bullish attitudes among truckload carriers early in 2017 are not necessarily matched by behavior or fundamentals, the transportation and lo...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
  • European LSFO cargo cracks fall back tracking HSFO market
    LSFO cargo cracks were assessed at minus $5.87/b to Dated Brent on Thursday, having fallen back from the four-year high touched on January 6 of minus $2.60/b.
  • Jason Silber - Global Head of Platts Ocean Intelligence
    Meet our Global Head of Platts Ocean Intelligence, Jason Silber.
  • Simon Millar - Senior Maritime Analyst, Platts Ocean Intelligence
    Meet our London-based Maritime Business Analyst, Simon Millar.
  • Himanshu Chopra - Senior Maritime Analyst, Platts Ocean Intelligence
    Meet our London-based Senior Maritime Business Analyst, Himanshu Chopra.
  • Carlos de Campos - Senior Maritime Analyst, Platts Ocean Intelligence
    Meet our Houston-based Senior Maritime Business Analyst, Carlos de Campos.
  • Oil complex strenghtens after US unveils fresh sanctions on Iran
    NYMEX March crude rose 29 cents to settle at $52.83/b. ICE April Brent settled 25 cents higher at $56.81/b.
  • FEATURE: High infrastructure costs, low returns delay US use of LNG for bunkering
    The use of LNG for bunkering in the US maritime industry will take some time as shipowners and suppliers consider the costs of building infrastructure and assess the risks
  • TANKERS: NWE-USAC Medium Range rate at seven-week on closed gasoline arbitrage
    Freight rates for Medium Range tankers sailing to the US Atlantic Coast from Northwest Europe have fallen Worldscale 20 in recent sessions to a seven-week low amid a closed gasoline arbitrage
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Trump immigration order may affect shipping crews: sources
    "There are serious safety and welfare issues at stake if seafarers are unable to join or leave their ships as planned."
  • FUTURES 2: Oil upbeat as investors digest supply cut estimates
  • TRADER NOTE: Vitol Asia fuel oil trader leaves Singapore desk
  • FUTURES: Crude higher amid supply cuts, threat of Iran sanctions

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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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