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BRIEFS
November 9, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line back in black, but APMT and Damco lag and drag
  • CMA CGM ups Asia rates to Europe, Africa, South America November 15.
  • CMA CGM first to power its future 22,000-TEUers with LNG engines
  • PIL takes in two 11,800-TEU newbuilds for a China-Long Beach shuttle
  • Cosco on cusp of displacing CMA CGM as No 3 carrier in world league tables
  • Cosco Shipping Ports signs container freight station deal in Abu Dhabi
  • Carrier bulk slot sales to co-loaders said to undermine contract rates
  • Hutchison Ports officially opens new terminal at Saqr, UAE
  • Cosco to build mega container freight station at Khalifa port, UAE
  • Dachser relocates Chennai branch to KRM Plaza to fuel growth
  • Bigger Asia-Europe box ships stoke fears of low freight rates to come
  • Questions remain whether intra-Asia carriers can profit from volume
  • South American recovery evident as fruit export season dawns: Drewry
  • Americans to allow Chinese aviation sales of aircraft and parts in US
  • Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume grows 40pc from January-September
  • Finnair joins JD Travel to tap China's burgeoning overseas market
  • Avolon forecasts 43,000 new aircraft by 2036, doubling world fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • APL enhancing Asia-India Subcontinent services
  • Container tonnage & tax havens
  • MOL using Artificial Intelligence to estimate vessel speed & fuel consumption at sea
  • Engineering exports surge
  • Adani Hazira Container Terminal registers highest monthly throughput
  • DP World's Anil Wats passes away
  • BLR moves to new Corporate Office
  • Coal India launches app to benefit customers lifting coal through road mode
  • Indian businesses urged to take advantage of FEZs in Uzbekistan

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Investing in rail infrastructure improvements
  • Imperial sells chemical service provider Schirm
  • New express services for parcels and full loads
  • Turkish Cargo: certificates and Buckingham signature
  • Berlin heading Imperial's liquid business unit
  • New Bremenports quay inaugurated
  • 4flow opens another office in China
  • Logisticians and operators team up for digitalisation
  • Black and white amid autumn's glowing colours
  • Kalmar's new SVP for global terminal operators
  • 2017 figures rising further for ICTSI
  • Danone Waters develops partnership with Geodis
  • AAT starts cargo handling for 2.5 new clients
  • First heavy haul train from Hungary to Italy
  • CMA CGM banking on alternative fuels
  • Jonathan Clark new AMI CEO

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • Safety database seeks strong incident reporting
  • CMA CGM chooses Chinese engines for LNG-powered giant box ships
  • China approves Maersk's Hamburg Süd deal
  • WWL reports strong 3Q17 profit but remains cautious on outlook
  • DSME still in the black
  • China COSCO Shipping to build logistics park in Egypt
  • SM Line completes maiden blockchain voyage
  • Supramax chartering slows as China tightens coal imports
  • DSME may build a dozen mega container ships for HMM
  • Sinokor scraps Capesize as prices turn

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • A new future for logistics as e-commerce brings the era of the FCL to an end
  • Latest newbuild ULCVs could be even bigger: introducing the Megamax-24
  • Strong demand and rising yields, but Atlas and ATSG both report losses in Q3
  • Expeditors price-push pays off as Q3 results reflect improved margins
  • Incentives to use Miami a bid to attract more cargo after 'tradelanes flatline'
  • How blockchain works and why it matters
  • How to get your supply chain on the front foot amid Brexit
  • A coup for SEKO as Chris Cargill comes in to lead UK development
  • Carole Walker appointed CEO of Hermes Europe

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • LNG carrier to be converted to LNG bunkering vessel for Shell
  • GTT will design cryogenic tanks for LNG fueled CMA CGM box ships
  • Gondan wins contract for powerful icebreaking escort tug
  • Safe Bulkers will install Erma First BWTS fleetwide
  • Jeffboat plans to lay off 278 workers
  • Royal Caribbean to pilot cruise ship fuel cell system
  • Ingalls acquires intelligent Pemamek welding automation systems
  • Latest FORAN build includes major upgrades
  • Carnival and Shell ink North American LNG fuel supply agreement
  • Gibbs & Cox to offer OSD-IMT designs in U.S. market

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • Wilbur Ross sells nearly all Navigator shares
    US Commerce Secretary has reportedly fully divested from Diamond S, having come under fire for holding on to his shipping...
  • Singapore bunkers suppliers face hard choices in a harsher market
    Shipowners expect consolidation to create stronger counterparties as bunkering volumes are growing, but shifting market dynamics are forcing suppliers to...
  • Don't play games with seafarer training
    A worrying move to use virtual reality 'gamification' in training crew cannot replace old-fashioned hands-on experience at sea
  • Has the shipping industry reached an LNG landmark?
    CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled ships could prove to be a turning point for green energy use in shipping
  • Saudi crown prince is the biggest bear this winter
    The policies of Mohammed bin Salman deal double blows of rising oil prices and reduced cargo supply
  • Six-month recovery time for Maersk after cyber attack
    Normal operations should be resumed in the first quarter of 2018 as Maersk deals with the tail of the devastating...
  • DSME stays profitable in the third quarter
    Shipbuilder posts a $41.9m net profit for the third quarter ended September 30
  • Shell inks bunker barge charter deal with Q-LNG Transport
    Barge will supply fuel to marine clients including Carnival Cruise Line along ports on the southern east coast of the US
  • Dandong default demonstrates why it's still too risky to be a private player in China's port sector
    Asset-heavy industry, which requires massive long-term investment, is perhaps safer in state-owned hands
  • CSSC offers lease financing to Dynagas for two FSRUs
    Dynagas booked the regasification vessels at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding last year
  • DP World to develop economic zone in Egypt
    Project is part of the Egyptian government's plan to develop the Suez Canal Corridor
  • Daily Briefing
    Don't worry, the container recovery is still coming says Maersk
  • Korea and Japan to hold biannual meetings to bolster their shipbuilding industries
    Topics discussed during the first meeting included vessel oversupply and government-backed subsidies
  • Dry bulk freight rates to improve from second quarter of 2018, says Drewry
    Growing iron ore demand to drive the rate recovery
  • ICTSI nine-month revenues rise 10% amid stronger contributions from terminals
    Total box volumes rise 6% year-on-year to 6.8m teu
  • One-off gains from merger deal boost WWL results
    But seasonal slowdown weighs on ocean operations total income
  • Trump's LNG ambitions could boost long-haul tanker trades
    Washington has been pushing for more US energy exports to narrow its trade deficit
  • Korea's SPP Shipbuilding to undergo financial assessment in search for new owner
    Company to partner Samil Pwc in analysing and documenting its condition
  • Maersk wins regulatory approval from China for Hamburg Süd takeover
    Pending approvals could be received as early as the end of November
  • Bunker supplier Aegean Marine warns of $3.4m-$4.4m loss for third quarter
    Loss attributed to continuing challenging market conditions, which led to decision to exit physical supply business in Singapore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • Court rules against ILWU in Portland slowdown case
  • ILA, USMX to discuss multiyear contract extension
  • China OKs Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd
  • Trans-Atlantic trade growth keeps pace with global trend
  • Cosco closes on $42 million Zeebrugge port deal
  • Indian efforts to cut dwell times at major ports struggle
  • Atlas Air: Strong end to the year will extend into 2018
  • Shipping Corp. of India stuck in the red
  • CBRE: E-commerce's warehousing impact will survive recession
  • JD.com commits to $1.2 billion in meat imports from US

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • China heats up 'teapot' crude import quotas
    Preliminary allotment suggests more upside in Far East tanker demand if refineries use full amount.
  • Navios Containers seals $50m equity raise
    Oslo-listed boxship owner raises cash in private placement to fund acquisitions
  • Pioneer narrows losses as market rises
    Singapore-based bulker owner sees higher revenue while viewing 'optimistic growth prospects' for next quarter.
  • China's coal moves chill supramax rates
    Drop in imports into world's large coal consumer signals China's desire to keep grip on coal markets.
  • Engie and Total reach deal on LNG assets sale
    Agreement will see up to 12 LNG carriers and Gazocean subsidiary switched to energy major
  • Marinakis expects quick, full exoneration from Greek courts
    Greek ship and football club owner dismisses match fixing charges, vacates Olympiakos FC chair until cleared.
  • Carnival signs US cruiseship LNG fuelling deal with Shell
    Newly unveiled bunker barge to supply cruiseship behemoths from 2020
  • Maersk looks beyond cyber-attack as fresh contours of shipping giant emerge
    Vincent Clerc says situation should return to normal next year with global economy supporting market.
  • Jeffboat to lay off 278 staff
    US shipyard says permanent redundancies are response to fall in demand.
  • China signs off on Maersk Line takeover of Hamburg Sud
    Beijing backing comes with certain conditions but looks to be final high hurdle to deal.
  • OSV owners urged to take 'oath of consolidation'
    Clarksons Platou draws on history to reveal blueprint to boost beleaguered sector.
  • Crew to be paid after PSV sold
    Buyer finally found for arrested Malaviya Seven in Aberdeen.
  • Thoresen tipped to connect four with latest supramax
    Brokers connect the Thai owner with the addition of second-hand bulker.
  • Greek owner circulates VLCC for sale
    Move by Andriaki comes after the ship rolled off a profitable time-charter.
  • Officers arrested after MSC master death
    Ukrainians suspected of killing captain and dumping his body in sea off Italy.
  • First Ship Lease sights still on refinancing
    Roger Woods says finance deal a priority as company logs third quarter loss.
  • Big cruiseships banned from Venice
    Italian authorities keeping vessels of more than 100,000 gt away from historic centre.
  • Forbes boots Wilbur Ross from billionaire's list
    Fresh round of headlines follows for businessman as financial magazine hunts missing $2bn.
  • Marinakis to be tried for match-fixing in Greece
    Greek owner amid 28 defendants in football probe, but cleared over far more serious charges.
  • Food tycoon to take over Marco Polo
    David Teo pumping in cash as part of restructuring Singapore OSV owner's $44m share issue.
  • Toei Reefer Line being taken private
    Japanese owner is the subject of $29m management buyout.
  • Shell confirms LNG carrier-to-bunker vessel conversion
    Anthony Veder vessel to be modified as major adds fourth unit to its LNG bunkering stable
  • DSME extends profitable run
    South Korean shipbuilder continues turn around with third profitable quarter in a row.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares spike on 'knockout quarter'
    Stock climbs by over 10% following strong quarterly results from Oslo-listed firm.
  • Wilson makes it back into black
    Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner boosted by higher rates towards end of third quarter.
  • Wilbur Ross sells Diamond S stake
    Commerce department spokesman says US secretary of commerce has 'fully divested' holding.
  • UK supreme court backs German owner in ransom case
    Judges rule cargo owner Mitsui & Co should share costs of pirate negotiations that saved $4.15m after LPG carrier was hijacked in 2009.
  • Samsung Heavy to ride offshore recovery
    Healthy balance sheet and proven execution track record to stand it in good stead against rivals, says Nomura.
  • EIA: US distillate exports on the rise
    But most extra cargoes are travelling shorter distances to markets in South and Central America.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • North American freight market continues strong growth in September
    The North American freight market showed continued strong volumes and stronger pricing in September 2017, with shipments increasing 3.2 per...
  • FMCSA shuts down Georgia trucking company after fatal collision
    A Decatur, Ga.-based freight shipping and trucking company has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to c...
  • Amazon to open fourth fulfillment center in Maryland
    Amazon.com, Inc. will open its fourth Maryland fulfillment facility in Baltimore's Sparrows Point industrial complex, the e-commerce giant ...
  • Great Lakes iron ore shipments surge in September
    A total of 6.5 million tons or iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in September, an increase of 23.4 percent c...
  • Sensitech: U.S. cargo thefts up in volume, down in value in Q3 2017
    A total of 160 thefts of cargo occurred in the United States during the third quarter of the year, with 57 of the incidents occurring in Ju...
  • Heathrow Airport struggles with increasing cargo congestion, delays
    London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and delays, but the industry is now calling for a solution "as a matter ...
  • CBP turns up spotlight on forced labor in supply chains
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stepped up its industry outreach to ensure that the country's importers aren't running afoul of leg...
  • PIL's new 11,800-TEU vessels boost capacity on transpacific loop
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) Group on Oct. 26 took delivery of two new 11,800-TEU containerships, both of which are slated to join the...
  • Customs brokers urge Congress to renew GSP before expiration
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is urging Capitol Hill lawmakers to renew a trade preference pr...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  • PDVSA in talks with Russian, Chinese companies on $1.1 billion plan to repair Venezuela's refineries
    Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA is negotiating with Russian and Chinese companies to finance $1.1 billion in repairs.
  • New Nigerian fuel import terminal opens off Lagos: OVH Energy
    OVH Energy Tuesday launched a new fuel import terminal offshore Lagos, with capacity to berth medium range tankers that could ease a bottleneck for private importers in discharging products.
  • OPEC Pumps 32.57 mil b/d in Oct, down 90,000 b/d from Sep
    OPEC oil output in October fell 90,000 b/d from the previous month as declines were observed in six member countries, an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Wednesday.
  • EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at lowest since February 2014
    US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday reached their lowest levels in more than three years, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX crack spreads rising on gasoline, distillate draws
    NYMEX product cracks were higher Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration showed larger-than-expected draws in gasoline and distillates, while crude inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma continued to grow.
  • BP adds bunker barge to Richards Bay operation
    BP has added a new bunkering vessel to its physical supply operation at the South African port of Richards Bay, the company said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Aegean plans further cost cuts after exiting Singapore physical market
    "We believe there remains further opportunity to cut costs across our network."
  • FUTURES: Crude falls despite risk premium from Saudi tension
  • Kuwait looking at fuel oil imports from 2019 to cope with refinery delays
    Despite spending nearly $30 billion on downstream projects in the last few years, Kuwait will become a major importer of fuel oil from 2019, while it waits for construction of its new 615,000 b/d Al-Zour refinery to be completed, market sources said Wednesday.

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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
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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