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BRIEFS
May 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Greece to seek increased Chinese investments in port projects
  • One CMA CGM vessel leaves China every 3 hours within OCEAN Alliance
  • Expanded Panama Canal welcomes biggest box ship to date
  • US trade deficits with Mexico and Japan in goods hit decade high
  • Malaysia's Wesport to spend US$180 on building out new terminal at Port Klang
  • Indonesia's New Priok terminal set to transform south-east Asian shipping
  • Somali piracy returns costing shipping US$1.7 billion
  • Maersk innovation pioneer to drive disruptive sustainability for Nor-Shipping
  • UPS names Mark Vale as growth and emerging markets president
  • HK mobile smuggling racket busted in India, 11 officers transferred
  • Cargo plane carrying UPS packages crash in West Virginia killing two
  • Schiphol Cargo handles record volumes in Q1

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • 'No hiding place' for sub-standard shipping
  • Baltic Dry Index falls 10 points
  • Business restructuring at COSCO Shipping International (Singapore)
  • Dachser introduces weekly LCL railway service from China to Europe
  • DP World wins Dubai Quality Award
  • Global maritime piracy up in first quarter of 2017
  • InterManager expandsglobal membership, including first ship registry member
  • International publication lists Ganga cruise as one of the 'six river cruises to take in 2017'
  • New CMA CGM agency in Iran
  • SCFI rates fall
  • NMPT saves life of ship crew
  • Roundtable discusses ways to expand US-India collaboration in supply chain & infrastructure initiatives
  • Finance Minister calls upon Japanese companies to set up facilities in India
  • India & Georgia to complete feasibility study for proposed Free Trade Agreement in 6 months
  • Mid-term review of Foreign Trade Policy to be completed early to synchronise roll out with GST
  • Monitoring of export obligation fulfilment under EPCG & Advance Authorisation Schemes
  • Update on GST roll out

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "In times of change"
  • Foundations for digitalisation in place
  • Expanded intermodal service capabilities in UK
  • Four times larger
  • Chinese investing in wagon plant in Canada
  • Thome opens new training grounds
  • New rail competence centre in Stuttgart
  • Two new long-term leases signed
  • Budapest airport to open new express freight facilities
  • Hugo Trumpy on the move for Intermarine
  • Saddle Creek adds new business development director
  • Presenting favourable figures for 2016
  • Up to 120 freight trains per day
  • EIB warehousing loan for Barcelona port
  • Air Cargo Europe starts under good auspices
  • Opening up in Munich

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • North Korean shipping sanctions take on urgency in US
  • Goldin portfolio management platform seals its first deal
  • New player shakes up the e-procurement pricing model
  • RCCL confirms two Icon-class orders from Meyer Turku
  • Cracks found on another Polaris ore carrier
  • Crew fears prompt benchmarking move
  • DP World launches investigation into Jebel Ali accident
  • Marine sector warned of physical cyber threat
  • Nordic American Tankers swings to loss in Q1 2017
  • DHT board rejects Frontline offer - again
  • Regional port overcapacity a necessity to beat congestion, says Erasmus professor
  • US maritime commission clarifies Big Three merger decision
  • Vallianz Holdings issues profit warning for 2016, Q1 2017
  • Samsung HI resumes work partially, DSME, HMD continue with cost cuts
  • COSCO Shipping International widens losses, sells yards to parent
  • Pan Ocean pursues Sinoriches for USD1.4 million
  • Baltic Dry Index marks third consecutive week of falls

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • Contship Italia eyes growing intermodal business as Gioia Tauro battles for transhipment traffic
  • Nerves jangle as shippers and forwarders wait to hear who is bankrolling Yang Ming
  • CarPal helps logistics operators break into e-commerce last-mile services
  • KLIA Customs seizes record haul of pangolin scales from Africa
  • Training gears up as port of Liverpool eyes a return to its glory days
  • Etihad calls up Ray Gammell as interim CEO to replace Hogan
  • VIDEO: Quay crane collapse at Jebel Ali causes only minor injuries

Marine Logweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • UAE bulk port orders Damen ASD 2913 tug
  • VIDEO: OSU picks Gulf Island to build research vessels
  • FMC clarifies why it rejected Tripartite Agreement
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo steps up cooperation with Mitsui
  • OSV fleet's DCF value is 2.5 times its market value
  • Wartsila invests in turbocharger service capabilities

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • NAT's difference of opinion
    Nordic American Tankers' annual report and first-quarter results make for two very different reads
  • Merchant ship fired upon by skiffs off Iran
    Attack followed by suspicious approach on second vessel in same area
  • Onassis buys new suezmax duo from Arcadia
    Legendary tanker name takes 2017 spending to about $275m as seller welcomes fourth of six-ship HHI tanker series
  • Scorpio Tankers sells another two MR product tankers
    Continued asset disposal by bullish owner could raise eyebrows as total sold this year hits 10 vessels
  • Capital Maritime fixes first of five ex-Hanjin containerships
    Neo-panamax Hanjin China is renamed Athenian and fixed for four to six months at $33,000 per day
  • Handysize bulker earnings post weekly loss again amid weak Pacific demand
    Weighted average at 19-day low but some trades could recover later this month
  • Data Hub: Charter Rates
    Fixture activity on the wane and rates stagnating, but owners will go into the quiet summer period better prepared than last year
  • NAT posts first-quarter net loss
    But result is substantially improved from the fourth quarter of last year
  • Trafigura unlocks Myanmar market for bigger product tankers
    Subsidiary Puma Energy opens the country's largest fuel terminal and largest marine jetty for MR tankers
  • SHI to unveil comprehensive safety plan by June
    Move comes as shipbuilder resumes partial operations after crane accident that claimed six lives
  • Rotterdam port authorities take over container rail service
    Goal is to boost service competitiveness and ensure further environmental sustainability
  • Vopak inks joint venture to develop gas terminal in Canada
    Location will allow shorter shipping times for gas carriers to Asia as compared with the US Gulf coast
  • Algoma net losses widen on a lack of vessel contract gains
    Weaker seasonal demand and vessel dry docking schedule also to blame
  • DHT shoots down latest Frontline offer
    DHT walks Frontline through its reasoning to show 'just how off the mark' the offer was
  • FMC clarifies stance on Japanese lines' pre-merger talks
    Proposed tripartite agreement falls outside the Shipping Act's scope

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • Amazon, CVS, DollarTree fuel Kansas City distribution boom
  • Fewer 'no shows' key to service contract evolution
  • E-commerce imbalance tips ArcBest into loss
  • Japanese container trade shows signs of improvement
  • Panamax ship values jump on rising charter rates
  • Shippers partly to blame for port congestion, report argues
  • DP World probes Jebel Ali crane collapse
  • Maersk adds Pipavav to North Europe service
  • March air freight growth hits seven-year high

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • DHT tops estimates as it inks $300m loan
    New York-listed tanker owner sees smaller-than-expected dip in first-quarter earnings.
  • Eagle delivers slimmer-than-expected loss
    Supramax and ultramax specialist sees revenue rise on chartered-in ships.
  • Genco trims loss to just below estimates
    Chief executive John Wobensmith says New York-listed bulker owner ready to pursue growth.
  • Ocean Yield doubles profit in first quarter
    Kjell Inge Rokke-backed lessor eyes expansion despite weakness in offshore segment.
  • Is TEN's next buy in the VLCC sector?
    Maxim Group analyst speculates that next strategic alliance could translate into large tanker deals.
  • Drewry: vegoil and chemicals fleets rising
    Weak CPP rates push more of fleet to chemical and vegoil trades, but shakeout looms.
  • Analysts pull down NAT targets amid silence on dividend
    Credit Suisse and Maxim respond to tanker owner's quarterly report amid lender restrictions.
  • Bahri looks to team up with HHI on 'big data'
    Leading tanker owner plans deeper relationship with Korean yard for new technology.
  • Axia says size and capes key to dry recovery package
    Three buys and two hold ratings among the five new owners under coverage of Axia analyst.
  • Crane at Jebel Ali collapses after collision
    One man suffers a fractured leg and arm as CMA GMA-owned boxship hits a DP World port wall.
  • LNG carrier evades pirate attack
    Vessel came under fire after leaving Nigeria LNG's Bonny Island plant
  • Seabird secures two-month charter
    Oslo-listed seismic vessel owner set to deploy 1987-built ship in South America.
  • GasLog Partners to raise dropdown cash
    Analysts see potential for a third vessel drop-down before year's end as company raises cash.
  • Seven buyers circle HSH Nordbank
    Anbang Insurance linked to pursuit of restructuring shipping lender.
  • DNV GL in the red
    Shipping blamed for class society's first loss in 30 years.
  • DHT Holdings tipped for profitable quarter
    Analysts expect Frontline takeover target to log black numbers in opening three months of 2017.
  • LNG carrier evades piracy attack
    An LNG carrier and its crew has emerged unscathed from a piracy attack off Nigeria. The BW Group owned and managed 150,000-cbm LNG Lokoja (built 2006), which is on long-term charter to the Nigeria LNG project, is understood to have come under fire after leaving the Bonny LNG terminal at the end of April. A BW Group spokesman said: "I confirm that LNG Lokoja managed to evade pirates with defensiv
  • China hands over three Somali pirates
    Somalia to decide fate of men alleged to have attempted April bulker hijack.
  • Energean to tender for $500m FPSO
    Greek group wants unit for Karish gas project off Israel.
  • ASL Marine expects red third quarter
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner is set to report a net loss for the three-month period ended March.
  • Olympic buys brace of suezmax tankers
    Onassis company picks up pair of new tankers from fellow Greek owner, brokers say.
  • Vernicos expands with Middle Eastern tug
    Greek owner finalises first acquisition for 2017 with deal for 20-year-old ship.
  • Stoic reaction to DHT letter at Frontline
    Robert Hvide Macleod quotes 19th-century Norwegian playwright after opening latest rejection letter.
  • Baltmed reefer abandoned in South Atlantic
    Greek ship took on water after hitting iceberg; crew safe.
  • Scorpio Tankers confirms double sale
    Deal will see debt repaid and draw a writedown in the owner's second quarter numbers.
  • FMC: Big Three did not 'jump the gun'
    US commission clarifies reason for rejecting Japanese owners' boxship merger.
  • Four more ships targeted by robbers
    IMB reveals spate of boardings in Asia, Bangladesh and Venezuela.
  • Clarksons: S&P liquidity at post-crash high
    Rise in bulker, tanker and boxship deals contribute to new benchmark figures, brokerage says.
  • Parakou Shipping's CC Liu dies
    Hong Kong Shipowners Association pays tribute to founder of bulker and tanker group.
  • Analysts positive on dry cargo stock retreat
    Trio of leading analysts decline to ring alarm bells following pullback in bulker stocks and rates.
  • Crew rescued after cargoship sinks
    Oil sheen spotted after Fortuner developed crack off the Philippines.
  • Sea Trucks enters into liquidation
    Insolvency proceedings begin at Nigerian offshore group but operations continue as normal.
  • Nordic American Tankers starts 2017 in the red
    Suezmax specialist's adjusted numbers came in better than Wall Street analysts had anticipated.
  • H Vogemann heads to China for bulkers
    German owner reported to have booked four ships at Taizhou Kouan.
  • Chengxi Shipyard scoops KLC quartet
    Chinese yard wins four new bulkers from Korean owner.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • BNSF picks up steam in Q1
    Source: Angel DiBilio/Shutterstock BNSF's freight revenues from coal for the first quarter of 2017 rose 23.2 percent from last year's first ...
  • DP World inks MoU with India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
    Dubai-based port terminal operator and logistics company DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian National I...
  • European Commission approves Toyota-Vanderlande deal
    The European Commission (EC) has approved the acquisition of Netherlands-based Vanderlande by Toyota Industries Corp. under the EU Merger R...
  • Big containerships arrive on both coasts
    Both the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and the Virginia Port Authority have seen record size containerships call their term...
  • ATSG's net earnings, revenues soar in Q1
    Air Transport Services Group, Inc., (ATSG) a provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation, reported net earnings of $10 millio...
  • Great Lakes iron ore shipments rise in April
    Iron ore shipments in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 5.8 million tons in April 2017, an 8.8 percent increase from the same...
  • CargoLogicAir receives third Boeing 747 freighter
    British cargo airline CargoLogicAir (CLA) has received its third Boeing 747 freighter in the last 18 months, the company said in a statemen...
  • FMC reviews 24 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 24 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...
  • Trump would 'certainly consider' raising gas tax
    President Donald Trump said he would "certainly consider" raising the federal gas taxto fund infrastructure development during an interview...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 8, 2017
  • ANALYSIS: Traders looking past US crude draws amid major selloff
    - Strong US refinery activity stokes oversupply concerns - Money managers bearish across oil futures complex - Traders downplaying streak of crude stock draws
  • Oil futures rise slightly on possible OPEC supply deal extension
    NYMEX June crude settled 21 cents higher at $46.43/b. ICE July Brent settled up 24 cents at $49.34/b.
  • Panama Canal Gatun locks maintenance postponed: authority
    Routine lock maintenance that had been tentatively scheduled to begin Tuesday has been postponed. No date has been set for the maintenance.
  • St. Petersburg bunker prices hit 5-month low on falling crude
    The Russian Baltic port of St. Petersburg is experiencing the lowest price levels for 380 CST fuel oil, used as bunker fuel for shipping, for five months
  • ANALYSIS: Iraq's rising fuel oil exports a sign of refinery issues, growing militias
    - Iraq reduced fuel oil injection into crude stream this year - Now exporting 200,000 mt/month from Khor Al-Zubair - Fuel oil shipped to Fujairah and then Singapore
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude remains higher on Saudi minister's comments
  • ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings completed for 3.037 mil mt traded in Mar
    The loading activity has taken place mostly at terminals in Singapore, and southern Malaysia, which are in the Straits region.
  • ANALYSIS: As prices fall, OPEC looks to Q3 for optimism
    - OPEC officials maintain market is rebalancing - Cut extension details still in flux - Market has priced in extension, say analysts
  • Saudi Oil Minister Falih confident output cut deal will be extended by 6 months or more
  • India's HPCL mid-May bunker stock arrival to ease Mumbai tightness
    About 10,000 mt of 380 CST bunker fuel was loaded from HPCL's refinery in Visakhapatnam Thursday.

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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
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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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