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BRIEFS
June 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • ACP proposes lowering tolls for new panamax backhauls
  • DP World sets sights on minority stake in Russia's Fesco
  • US business leaders call on Trump to stick with NAFTA
  • Number of 15,000+ TEU box ships rises in May: Clarksons
  • Savannah sets new productivity standard, raising volumes 11.7pc
  • MOL wins R&D grant to develop autonomous ocean transport systems
  • Purolator speeds up US forwarding services from coast to coast in the US
  • Japanese Ship Owner's Association takes part in Ship Recycling Congress
  • ABC ships eROSITA X-ray telescope from Germany to Moscow
  • UPS to appeal US$247m fine for shipping counterfeit cigarettes in New York
  • Rising demand prompts Sky Gates Cargo to add B747-400F to fleet
  • DHL steps up air deliveries of Norwegian seafood exports
  • Lockheed Martin completes first freighter test flight successfully
  • Indian Customs in Mumbai seize 1.5kg gold smuggled from Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Chinubhai Kalidass & Bros certified as Authorised Economic Operator
  • HMM's cargo processing soars at Busan Port
  • Liberian Registry wins Maritime Services Award for electronic oil record book
  • LNG carrier CESI Beihai delivered for SINOPEC LNG project
  • SCFI Asia-US rates up
  • Yang Ming commencing new service connecting China & South-East Asia
  • JNPT celebrates World Environment Day; conducts sapling drive
  • Krishnapatnam Port becomes first to introduce automated fertiliser handling system
  • Cotton crop for 2016-17 crop year maintained at 340.50 lakh bales
  • Valuation of supply under CGST Act, 2017 & Rules thereof
  • Former CBEC Chairman Najib Shah to be Chief Guest at South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2017 in Chennai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Economy of scale now redefined?
  • IRU: EU road rules fail to bring clarity
  • Fevzi Gandur awarded for employees' environment
  • Former USAF secretary elected to Textron board
  • Southern China - Europe direct by rail
  • Projects in Corpus Christi continue
  • UPS increases services between Cologne and Spain
  • Elsen targeting EUR 100 million in 2018
  • Swiss intermodal provider invests in new traction
  • Port of Antwerp wants more links to Germany
  • Hamburg airfreight terminal turns one
  • Hiscock boosts Hunt & Palmer charter broking team
  • Port of Hamburg's Hungarian office turns 25
  • Switzerland continues ETS efforts
  • New intermodal service to Scandinavia
  • Rhenus ramping up business in Indonesia
  • Sunrise coming soon says Drewry

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Energy efficiency: is there a glass ceiling?
  • Polaris Shipping seeks advice on continuing Stellar Daisy search
  • Lower Japanese LPG imports cushioned by higher US volumes
  • Hyundai Samho HI in joint venture with Russia's Zvezda Shipbuilding

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Middle East air freight disruption looms as Qatar is blacklisted over 'terror links'
  • ULCVs will ply the transpacific trade, but the ports are not ready for them
  • Gatemore happy with new terms of DX Group takeover of Menzies Distribution
  • Fears of extra pressure on transport emission agreements after Trump turnaround
  • Panama Canal requests industry feedback on its proposed toll changes
  • Top courier spars with leading logistics firm over data
  • FTA names Elizabeth de Jong as its new director of policy

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers Circle Line sightseeing vessel
  • LNG a big part of plans for Russia's Zvezda shipyard
  • Magnetic robot eases underwater hull inspections
  • Stena Drilling cancels semi on order at SHI
  • Shipping reaffirms its commitment to cutting CO2 emissions
  • Devall Towing pushes ahead with Mitsubishi engines
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo and MM-Offshore agree to cooperate

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Eight days of strikes and go-slows to cripple Spain's ports
    Productivity slashed by up to 70% as unions add more strike days
  • Handysize bulker earnings hit three-month low on seasonal slowdown
    Port congestion in Indonesia could provide support to freight rates
  • US west coast faces major containership size upgrade
    Alliance reshuffle means the number of 13,000+ teu vessels from Asia has nearly doubled in 2017, putting pressure on terminals
  • Gener8 offloads VLCC ahead of what could be a brighter future with Frontline
    Two heads are better than one in an uncertain freight market
  • Saudi-Qatar rift sends owners and brokers into panic mode
    Potential closure of sea routes raises fears about movement of Qatari vessels and cargoes
  • Is Frontline's faith in tanker scrapping misplaced?
    Tanker giant has confidence scrapping will be big in 2017, but evidence thus far points to the contrary
  • A necessary merger
    Hapag-Lloyd's merger with UASC comes with risks as well as benefits
  • East African box trade on the rise
    New report says box numbers will surpass 4m teu by 2020, but region will continue to lag behind west of the continent
  • Rickmers keeps restructuring hopes alive
    Insolvency lawyer appointed as board seeks to work out new proposal for creditors
  • Greek Awards gear up for 14th year
    Three first-time judges feature in a strong panel that will once again support the integrity and credibility of the Lloyd's List awards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Simplified procedures to boost Russian rail volumes
  • Japan subsidizes port reefer cargo infrastructure
  • Rickmers eyes fresh restructuring to survive
  • Higher US freight demand boosts ODFL shipments, tonnage
  • JNPT moves closer to speedy import program goal
  • Hapag-Lloyd second carrier to levy booking cancellation fee

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Fujairah bunkers off limits to Qatari ships
    Notice from the harbour master sets stage for bunker prices to rise elsewhere.
  • ISH targets July to emerge from Chapter 11 as Seacor unit
    Johnsen family-led shipping group to join Charles Fabrikant's diversified empire.
  • Qatar ban raises questions for LNG cargoes
    Will Arab nations' decision to cut ties affect tonne-mile equation for some LNG importers?
  • Shell sets Forcados loadings for June
    But restart of major Nigerian export terminal doing little to lift suezmax rates.
  • Cyber crime reporting site set up
    Shipping industry gets its own portal to exchange information and learn about cyber threats.
  • RAL boxship damaged by iceberg
    Greenlandic vessel to be inspected after incident off Nanortalik.
  • Uy raises $80m with Phoenix stake sale
    Philippines shipowner to pump money into resort project after disposal of 25% in oil company.
  • Finland buys 3% stake in Konecranes
    Finnish state-owned investment vehicle Solidium, whose remit is to bolster ownership in nationally important enterprises, has spent EUR 93m ($104.1m) to acquire a 3% stake in crane manufacturer Konecranes. "Konecranes is an excellent addition to Solidium's portfolio, with strong market positions and superior technological know-how," Solidium managing director Antti Makinen told the Finnish Arvopa
  • Uy plots upgrades, fuel deals after IPO
    Philippines tycoon will unify his shipping empire following Manila listing.
  • MSC Cruises eyes STX France blocking stake
    Gianluigi Aponte says he wants to prevent Fincantieri exporting technology and prioritising Italian yards after takeover.
  • Crew tied up on product tanker
    Armed robbers escape with cash after raid on ship off Indonesia.
  • Iraqi shipments hit six-month high
    Tankers boosted by upturn in exports from Opec country in May.
  • HMM's Asia-US volumes jump 67%
    Cooperation with Maersk and MSC boosts cargoes in April, Korean owner said.
  • Swiss government writes off $220m on SCL ship sales
    UPDATE: Landlocked country paying for guarantees given to owner's four tankers and nine MPPs.
  • Fredriksen succession plan "ready"
    But tycoon says handing over his empire could take 10 to 15 years.
  • Bahri to inject $139m into Aramco yard
    Saudi tanker owner will become the third largest shareholder in the region's joint shipbuilding project.
  • Rickmers launches renewed survival fight
    Owner forms new creditor committee, vowing to keep operating after insolvency filing.
  • FMC seeks input on 'job-killing' rules
    US maritime agency launched comment request as part of Trump administration push.
  • BW LPG buys shares for stock options
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner to reward execs with $550,000 hand-out.
  • Hyundai Samho teams up with new Zvezda yard
    Korean shipbuilder forms joint venture with Russian plant to cooperate on ship design and marketing.
  • Stena Drilling cancels semi-sub newbuilding
    Samsung Heavy Industries left with another drilling unit on its hands after owner walks away.
  • SGX and port "possible" terrorist targets
    Singapore government says threat remains at highest level in Lion Republic in recent years.
  • Commerzbank returns covered bond licence
    German ship finance bank says it has not issued securities under Pfandbriefe for six years.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • ITC reviews duty-free effects of Mexico, Canada imports
    The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation into the probable effects of providing duty-free treatment to currentl...
  • U.S. trade deficit widens in April
    The U.S. Department of Commerce reported the nation's trade deficit in goods and services totaled $47.6 billion in April, a 5.2 percent inc...
  • DP World: Joint blockchain trial between Australia and China a success
    Port operator DP World Australia, logistics provider DB Schenker, German shipping company Hamburg Sud and wine producer IUS have successful...
  • UPS opens healthcare logistics facility in Colombia
    UPS has opened a new healthcare-dedicated facility in Colombia to serve the growing pharmaceutical, biopharma and medical device industry i...
  • Canadian forestry companies offered government aid
    The Canadian government will provide C$867 million in aid to the country's forestry industry as it battles U.S. countervailing duty measure...
  • FAA fines United for non-airworthy plane
    The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $435,000 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly operating a plane that was ...
  • Report: Port of Itajai closed for bad weather
    Brazil's Itajai port has been closed for over a week due to bad weather, according to reports from multiple news outlets. Strong winds and...
  • Panama Canal to modify tolls, decrease containership rates
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has put forth a proposal for modifications to its current toll structure that could ultimately lower rates...
  • MPC Container Ships purchases additional vessels
    MPC Container Ships has purchased two 2,834-TEU vessels, in addition to the seven vessels it bought in May . The vessels, sister-ships Car...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 5, 2017
  • Oil falls after four Middle East states cut ties with Doha
    Oil futures weakened Monday after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt broke diplomatic ties with Qatar over allegations it supports terrorism, with ICE August Brent settling 48 cents lower at $49.47/b.
  • Durban bunker indications weaken amid improving supply
    Sources pegged 380 CST fuel oil at Durban at $344-$345/mt delivered Monday, down from Friday's close of $346/mt and an almost three-month high of $350/mt June 1. The last time the price reached this level was March 13.
  • INTERVIEW: Clean Marine targets 200-250 scrubbers in marine sales by 2020
    Scrubbers demand will also grow as credit availability eases and new players enter the market.
  • TANKERS: Bosporus to close due to Yacht race
    Delays through the straits are currently estimated at two days northbound and two days southbound, according to shipping agents.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Qatar diplomatic crisis not seen impacting oil, LNG shipping
    - No impact seen so far on crude co-loading - Oil, LNG shipping via Suez Canal unlikely to be impacted
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on Falih comments; US rig count jump weighs
  • OPEC to assess need for deep oil output cuts in July: Saudi's Falih
    Falih was optimistic that the deal struck between OPEC and non-OPEC producers May 25 would begin to start bearing fruit by the end of June.
  • Iran's NITC hopes to renew oil tanker fleet: report
    NITC is looking to expand activities in LPG and petrochemical shipments

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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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