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December 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to levy Asia-Mideast/Med/ECSA rate increases
  • Maersk still leads as biggest box carrier with Hamburg Sud buyout
  • Japan's trade surplus up 21pc in October, exports up 2pc
  • Containership fleet tops 21 million TEU mark, reports Alphaliner
  • Fall in US scrap paper exports to accelerate on tighter rules
  • Seattle, Tacoma up 6pc to 2.45 million TEU in first 10 months
  • Sino-Canada talks stall, China balks at too many trendy strings attached
  • Container lessors see sellers' market with global shipping upturn
  • ERTMS threatens competitiveness of Dutch railways
  • Bangladesh starts WTO pilot scheme to cut port congestion
  • Forwarders go hi-tech to beat digital logistics disruptors
  • AirBridgeCargo 10-month volume up 15pc to 575,000 tonnes in 2017
  • Irish-owned Safair and Airlink seek South Africa's okay to unite
  • Air cargo screening expected to grow 6pc a year till 2021: study
  • Asia Pacific airlines cargo grows 5.8pc in October: AAPA

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • GAC wins excellence in logistics award
  • London P&I Club warns of increased risk at congested Chittagong anchorage
  • MOL & others jointly earn AIP for design of LNG-powered coal carrier
  • Latvia's Riga port seeks enhanced cooperation with India
  • India likely to operationalise INSTC next month
  • New Logistics Division created in Department of Commerce
  • FIEO welcomes Mid-Term Review of Foreign Trade Policy
  • Govt revises tariff value of various products
  • RBI maintains status quo on key rates
  • Revised FTP will make Indian exports more competitive, says Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GAC Samudera - 3PL partner for Cussons
  • Estonians first Europeans to operate CRJ200 SF
  • New brand for Swiss headhunting and HR company
  • Major client anchors in Lubeck
  • Logistics for urea and ammonia plant
  • New project in Southampton
  • Massport hires Gleason for business development
  • CMA CGM cashing out in Los Angeles
  • Enhancing rail network to Arctic region
  • From Nigeria to Dubai
  • Changing platforms: from Inttra to Xeneta
  • Three more companies join Daseke
  • China trains ramp up Duisport volumes
  • New rail line opens in Central Asia
  • Iata predicts next cargo record year
  • More hinterland connections for port of Zeebrugge

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Southeast Asia looks to capitalise on China's Belt and Road
  • East Africa attracts Belt and Road investment
  • Brexit fears prompts P&I European mainland move
  • Lloyd's marine insurer explains US platform launch
  • Port group ABP seeks to boost UK's Brexit economy with launch of 'rejuvenated' property arm
  • How Middle East can benefit from China's Belt and Road initiative
  • Fujian Guohang orders three bulk carriers at Wuchang Shipbuilding
  • MOL wins preliminary approval for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier
  • Sembcorp Marine poised to win Shell FPU project
  • Samsung HI's stock price tumbles on forecast loss, capital increase
  • Polemis tankers get highest scrap price in India in 2017
  • DSME successfully sues over failed shipyard project

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Hamburg Süd fleet could be cut as Maersk faces up to takeover conditions
  • Blog alert on the ease of cyber attacks on ships was pure scaremongering
  • The ACID test for air freight safety: successfully sharing incident data
  • ICAO backs new air cargo rules on lithium batteries and other dangerous goods
  • More market-leading brands join the fight against the trade in fake goods
  • APMT backs off from selling facilities at India's Pipavav port
  • UPS, overwhelmed by online orders, warns of delivery delays

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • VIDEO: VT Halter Marine launches second LNG-fueled Crowley ConRo
  • Shell Marine books major COSCO Shipping marine lubricants order
  • Resolve strengthens client services team
  • MOL plans to use LNG to fuel a coal carrier
  • MAN's ME-GI and ME-LGI engines mark operating hour milestone
  • Underwater permanent repair means no delay for chemical tanker
  • De Nora names Kyriacou GM of Balpure BWMS business unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Angelicoussis greenlights first FSRU in new LNG spree
    Maran Gas adds optional second regas unit to original deal with DSME and orders two more carriers
  • Christmas cheer engulfs dry bulk owners
    Positivity expected to continue through next year as market is in balance, but participants need to refrain from newbuilding orders
  • BW LPG expects Marcus Hook exports to mainly benefit VLGCs
    Energy Transfer Partners' Mariner East 2 pipeline widely predicted to boost LPG tanker demand in 2018
  • Tanker owners optimistic over 2018 earnings prospects
    Scrapping and falling oil stocks could trigger market recovery, leading owners say
  • DryLog buys two Mitsui supramaxes
    Peter Livanos-backed company said to have exercised purchase options
  • Ridgebury Tankers confirms deal for four VLCCs
    Riverstone-backed firm looks at four-year investment span to sidestep regulatory hurdles
  • Asian shipbuilders join the IMO
    Ninety percent of global shipbuilders now have direct influence in the IMO
  • Period rates for tankers pressured by limited charter interest
    The S&P market is active, with several sale and leaseback deals seen
  • China consolidates its power in Top 10 box ports 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how China's dominance in the...
  • Daily Briefing
    As our recently published Outlook 2018 series showed, conditions are ripe for a sustained market recovery in many sectors -...
  • Shippers versus carriers: from confrontation to collaboration
    Relations between carriers and shippers have been strained in the past, but with renewed effort there is scope to bring...
  • Vitol to take Latvian Shipping private
    Extraordinary shareholders' meeting to be held on December 20
  • Australia provides $78m to integrate maritime safety services
    Government funding over a 10-year period to help shipping transition to a national system versus state-specific, with the Australian Maritime...
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to raise $1.4bn through share offering
    Part of the proceeds will go toward paying off corporate bonds and other debt maturing in 2018
  • MOL secures approval in principle for LNG-powered bulker
    Vessel is designed with the LNG fuel tank at the stern to optimise cargo capacity
  • Chinese ports set for boost from robust global trade and sector consolidation
    Government-driven consolidation of Chinese port sector is nowhere near the end, says OCBC Research
  • Shipping industry groups call for ban on carriage of high-sulphur fuel oil
    A ban on the carriage of fuel oil with content exceeding 0.5% sulphur will help prepare for the full implementation...
  • Aluminium demand to grow 4% a year over next five years, says Rio Tinto
    Improved demand scenario likely to continue over a 15-year span and present opportunities for dry bulk vessel owners
  • DSME fined for late issuing of subcontractors' contracts
    Shipbuilder issued a total of 1,143 contracts only after subcontractors had started work
  • Sembcorp Marine unit inks pact with Shell for floating production facility
    Vessel will be deployed to the Mississippi Canyon in the US
  • IACS chairman reiterates call for pro-investment rules to boost new technology adoption
    Association in the process of adapting regulations to new requirements and removing regulatory barriers, says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • NY-NJ truckers wary as chassis depot exits APM Terminals
  • ILA-USMX contract talks break off over automation
  • Truckers step up ELD protests as mandate looms
  • New Russian rail operator set to boost competition
  • Cosco given EU green light for OOIL takeover
  • Air cargo rates soar in peak season frenzy
  • Maersk: Indian reforms put trade on path for growth
  • Latin America tops Maersk's trade lanes after Hamburg Süd takeover

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Grupo TMM to spin off indebted subsidiary
    Mexican shipowner to sell 85% of its interest in TMM Division Maritima to remove subsidiary's debt from balance sheet.
  • Solvang shareholders tender to Steensland
    Latest offer from group backed by chairman receives nominal interest as market price above offer.
  • Pyxis Tankers plots new $4.8m equity raise
    New York-listed tanker owner looks to offer stock to private investors, possibly to lower debt.
  • China's ICBC sale-leaseback book hits $10bn
    Popularity of sale-leasebacks is fueling growth of Chinese lessors, says ICBC executive.
  • obensmith shares lessons from bulker market 'depression'
    Genco Shipping chief guides on the right levels of debt and dividend payments.
  • Crowley realigns shipping and other units
    Closely held company looks to restructure units to better focus company on different segments.
  • Saverys: 'If you can't stand over ordering, leave shipping'
    CMB chief Alexander Saverys says continued recovery in dry bulk will depend on demand.
  • GTT gears up for LNG fuelling future
    French cargo containment system designer buys Singapore-based Ascenz.
  • Craig Stevenson: '2018 is a turnaround year'
    Financial and then freight markets are set for a comeback, Diamond S chief says.
  • Indian tanker tenders "not workable"
    Domestic owners say floating rates will deter banks from lending.
  • James Fisher snaps up engineering company
    UK shipowner spends $12m on wind farm operation EDS HV.
  • Volatility and liquidity key to Burke's VL buys
    Ridgebury chief executive tells TradeWinds why the company has bought four early 2000-built tankers.
  • Magseis snags third Red Sea extension
    Oslo owner signs further deal with Saudi Aramco.
  • CNOOC plans to use LNG ships for storage
    Two on-charter LNG carriers set to provide emergency back-up to prevent gas shortages
  • EU approves CoscoCS's OOCL takeover
    $6.3bn containership deal clears another major regulatory hurdle.
  • Ro-pax owner Color Group plots IPO
    Norwegian ferry company eyes Oslo listing to grow operations and cash in on leisure boom.
  • Maersk Line securing higher rates for 2018
    CCO Vincent Clerc says a number of renewal increases have been negotiated so far.
  • SMM: three in 10 owners plan new orders in 2018
    Maritime survey suggests increasing prospects for fleet renewal investment amid "light at end of tunnel".
  • Cocaine seized from Klaveness boxship
    $248m Spanish haul hidden in cargo of bananas from Colombia.
  • TNG hurt by spot costs in third quarter
    Croatian MR owner says profit lower despite higher revenue.
  • Owners tear up three EMAS bareboat charters
    But Singapore operator trying to negotiate new deals for PSVs and AHTS.
  • Danske Bank cuts Norway's Odfjell
    Lower rating comes amid the belief tanker market recovery will take some more time.
  • Thorco Projects expands into dry-bulk
    Danish multi-purpose/projects cargo specialist Thorco Projects is moving into the dry-bulk realm with the launch of a new handysize division.
  • Boa Offshore eyes further layups
    Two OCVs could be stacked if no new contracts are won next year.
  • Western Shipyard buys Marine Technology
    BLRT-owned yard takes over cable transport systems supplier.
  • 3 Maj yard wins cruiseship order
    Croatian builder to construct polar exploration vessel by 2020.
  • Vitol taking Latvian Shipping private
    Trader and shipowner to delist Riga product carrier company after building stake to 91%.
  • Japanese LNG-powered bulker design secures AIP
    MOL to forge ahead with the cutting-edge concept, but no timetable for newbuildings.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries plans rights issue
    South Korean shipbuilder says proceeds from fund raiser will improve its financial status.
  • Glomar Offshore seals charter for standby vessel
    Dutch shipowner says contract signifies its worldwide capabilities and global approach
  • Maersk-Hamburg Sud tie-up to benefit Singapore
    Container throughput and flag set to benefit from takeover, says Danish owner's top executive.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • CBP envisions 'four-lane road' ahead
    While U.S. Customs and Border Protection's basic responsibilities with regard to cross-border trade-security, enforcement and facilitation-...
  • NLRB: Pasha culpable for shipbuilding labor contract violations
    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld a labor union complaint against transportation and logistics company The Pasha Group a...
  • Lineage acquires eight LA-area warehouses
    International warehousing and cold chain specialist Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired eight temperature-controlled warehouses from Los An...
  • CBP's next ACE post-release deliverable set for Dec. 9
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will roll out the second deliverable of post-release capabilities in its new umbrella system on De...
  • NCBFAA to FCC: Brokers aren't importers of RF devices
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) has filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communication Commis...
  • IATA: Air cargo growth expected to continue in 2018
    Global airfreight in 2018 is expected to see continued gains in both cargo volumes and profits, according to forecasts from the Internation...
  • Construction crews complete 515-foot towers for new POLB bridge
    State, local and federal officials, along with construction crews, came together Dec. 5 to mark the milestone completion of two 515-foot-ta...
  • St. Johns Riverkeeper pushes to postpone JaxPort dredging
    The St. Johns Riverkeeper filed a motion for preliminary injunction on Monday to postpone the first phase of the impending St. Johns River ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2017
  • Iraq completes new southern export pipeline
    Iraq's State Company for Oil Projects, of SCOP completed the construction of a new pipeline to transport up to 1.5 million b/d of crude oil from the country's southern oil fields to its export terminals, giving it increased flexibility in exports.
  • Oil market to remain oversupplied despite OPEC rollover: IEA's Atkinson
    The global oil market will remain oversupplied in the first half of 2018, and on average oil supplies will continue to exceed demand, despite the OPEC-led move to extend production cuts until the end of next year, the International Energy Agency's chief oil analyst told S&P Global Platts Wednesday.
  • Nigerian oil output up marginally in November, trails target for 2017: oil ministry
    Nigeria's oil production including condensates rose to 2.044 million b/d in November, up from 2.03 million b/d in October, according to estimates Wednesday by the country's petroleum ministry, indicating that the West African country may not be able to meet its 2.2 million b/d output target set for this year.
  • EIA says residual fuel oil stocks hit five-year low
    US fuel oil stocks ended the week at their lowest levels in more than five years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX cracks weaker after EIA data shows product builds
    NYMEX product cracks led the oil complex lower Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed larger-than-expected builds in gasoline and distillate stocks last week.
  • Par Petroleum CEO says Hawaii refinery well-positioned ahead of spec changes
    Par Petroleum has been successful in leveraging the Mid-Pacific location of its 93,500 b/d Hawaii refinery, sourcing crude from multiple locations and seeing higher demand for diesel and octanes going forward, Par Petroleum CEO Joseph Israel said in an interview.
  • Istanbul bunker premium to benchmark at six-week high despite moderate demand
    The premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over the regional high sulfur fuel oil benchmark has reached its highest point in six weeks amid a soft HSFO market, sources said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • France's Total inks deal to supply LNG bunker to CMA CGM's 9 new box ships
    The deal covers the supply of about 300,000 mt/year of LNG fuel for 10 years starting 2020.
  • TANKERS: Baltic Handysize freight rallies to 3-month high
    The Baltic-UKC route for 30,000 mt cargoes rose to Worldscale 180 Monday afternoon, up w25 from Friday.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on higher US gasoline, distillate stocks
  • TRADER NOTE: Vitol's head North Sea trader Rod Crozier to retire
    Crozier was expected to step down in January.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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
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