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BRIEFS
April 10, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 0.2pc to US$836/TEU, off 7pc to USWC
  • OOCL cancels Asia to East Mediterranean and Black Sea service in May
  • UASC's largest ship runs aground off Port Klang
  • MOL head is optimistic of a 'return to profitability'
  • US east coast ports winning west coast rivals in attracting Asia trade
  • Matson uses SSA Terminals in Tacoma after agreement with APMT expires
  • US trade deficit shrinks in February with slight rise in exports
  • New intermodal container port is planned for the Lower Mississippi River
  • APMT Lazaro Cardenas 1.2m TEU terminal is officially inaugurated
  • HHLA's box volume up 1.5pc to 6.7m TEU in 2016
  • American Airlines starts A330-200 San Juan to Philadelphia pharma service
  • Asiana Airlines finds niche in transporting pricey animals
  • Emirates boosts connection to Bali with second daily service

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 9, 2017
  • APL flags off Ocean Alliance services with best-in-class transit times
  • Hamburg Süd excels in SeaIntel Global Liner Performance Report
  • Mega vessels to be the core in the new integrated containership company that will begin operation in April next year, says MOL President & CEO
  • SCI signs agreement to acquire Suezmax tanker
  • SM Line to enter Indian trade with services calling JN Port, Pipavav & Chennai
  • Tea exports up this year
  • DMICDC & APSEZ ink agreement on logistics data bank services
  • JNPT awards next phase of dredging to increase draught
  • Kandla Port Trust highlights excellent performance once again in 2016-17
  • KPSAA celebrates Kandla Port again attaining the distinction of being the No.1 Major Port in India
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Phonex Logistics inaugurates state-of-art CFS in vicinity of Kolkata Port
  • Prime Minister lays foundation stone for multimodal terminal at Sahibganj
  • Logistics associations raise concerns with GST Working Group; seek exemption for ex-im trade services

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Moscow looking south
  • US class I railroad investing in California
  • First trans-Africa locomotive undergoing testing
  • Cyber-attacks on the high seas
  • Services to Graz and Slovenia
  • Desbonnets for liquid logistics in France
  • Pescara - Duisburg shuttle starting in June
  • Dutch solution for decanting granulates
  • Refurbishing finished in Dunkirk
  • New contracts for NAS
  • Chair change at Volkswagen Financial Services
  • Cass simplifies billing in Russia
  • Astag and SBB Cargo go cahoots
  • Grimaldi Group once again GM supplier of the year
  • Two ULCVs and solid 2016 record in Valencia
  • China Southern inaugurates North America route

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Cargo volumes at India's 12 major ports see increase
  • In pictures: Sewol salvage operation
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees chemical tanker market bottoming out, considers options
  • Bank of Cyprus appoints shipping division head
  • Pacific Basin reports improved earnings amid firming BDI
  • Mexican president commits to free trade and port development at launch of APMT facility
  • More module transporters added to move Sewol to drydock
  • Triyards makes USD8.4 million bad-debt allowance for Ezra
  • SM Group to acquire majority stake in KOMARF from DSME, STX O&S
  • Seafarers' union seeks stricter regulations on Stellar Daisy loss
  • Ultra large container ships not a current priority, says HMM

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Air cargo should 'blow its own trumpet' - but has to deliver the goods
  • A weight off hauliers' minds: shippers must declare loads are road-legal
  • Freight must act now to prevent border delays post-Brexit, says BIFA
  • Spot container rates take a dive as eastbound capacity crunch continues
  • Time for terminal transformation?
  • AIS meets the IoT
  • PODCAST - Understanding IATA: cargo chiefs talk IT and supply chains

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Savage completes purchase of Settoon liquid bulk assets
  • Vard books order for live fish transporter
  • Horizon completes second NYC Ferry vessel
  • Shipping industry calls for HNS Convention ratification
  • DSME and DNV GL unveil new LNG carrier design
  • USCG warns of dangers of Suspect and Counterfeit Items
  • Damen ATD duo goes to work in Bunbury Port
  • Wartsila propulsion picked for new fishing vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • What is really behind Stolt's consolidation?
    Stolt is separating out its tanker business, but could it be beefing up the fleet with tonnage and a listing prior to a sale?
  • Maersk moves to head off unhappy HMM customers
    Maersk China head Tim Smith also denies 'tacit understanding' over newbuilding delays among carriers
  • Insurance claims for $30m-plus hit a decade low, says Cefor
    But insured values and reported premium falling fast, Nordic insurers warn
  • US and Australian demand fuels Jera's LNG fleet expansion
    Japanese LNG trader will add five new vessels in 2018 for US trade alone while fob cargoes rise
  • Maersk confirms Mercosul sale
    Puts subsidiary up for sale to allay competition fears
  • MOL in talks over joint ventures for short-term LNG shipping contracts
    MOL's Mike Rowley says company wants to spread risks in rapidly evolving LNG markets
  • Stellar Daisy survivors en route to Cape Town
    Bulk carrier Elpida said to have carried out the rescue
  • Europe-Asia rates climb to near headhaul levels
    'Unseasonal demand' drives spot rates on the backhaul east-west route to new highs
  • Port of Oakland sees import spike in March
    Volumes on the rise as port prepares for new alliance structures
  • Vessel collision leaves 12 missing
    Two crew rescued while all those unaccounted for are from Xiang Zhou cargo vessel
  • Yard Talk | Chinese majors turn bullish on bulker orders
    Shipowners have yet to comply as second-tier players seem ready to undercut
  • Simon Morse returns to Inchcape Shipping 11 years after quitting
    The former chief executive is again heading up one of the world's largest ship agencies and marine services groups with disposal the ultimate goal
  • Leaking Polaris VLOC held off South Africa
    Update: Incident is second in a week for Polaris following loss of the Stellar Daisy
  • Damco launches digital freight forwarder Twill
    Start-up has been in a closed test phase with a select number of customers, but from 10 April will be openly available to the UK market
  • SM Group to buy DSME's stake in Korea Marine Finance Corp
    KOMARF stake to be sold for around $4m
  • IUMI notes growing number of major vessel casualties
    But total vessel losses continue their downward trend
  • Triyards secures $32.9m new deals so far this month
    But group posts a loss for the six months to end-February
  • ITF rejects Australia coastal shipping deregulation
    Regulation should be strengthened for national security, fuel security and coastline protection
  • French authorities approve STX France sale to Fincantieri
    Italian cruiseship builder made long-term commitments to the French yard at Saint-Nazaire
  • New chapter opens as Containerisation International turns 50
    The premier publication for the container shipping industry will be rebranded Lloyd's List Containers from this month
  • The next 50 years start here
    As Containerisation International turns 50, it reinvents itself as Lloyd's List Containers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • Uber seen raising bar for truck freight brokerage
  • Savannah deepening cost, timeline, and BCO benefits expand
  • Shippers expect supply chain digitalization, AI disruption
  • Maersk selling Mercosul Line to clear Hamburg Sud deal
  • Spot rates on major trades dip on BCOs' alliance caution
  • Seacor considers more container-on-barge Gulf services
  • Regulators approve Virginia-Georgia ports alliance
  • Adani, APMT scotch Pipavav Port sale rumors
  • Mexico's Nieto: Port expansion a pledge to free trade
  • Five companies bid for New Orleans port switching railroad
  • Cuba's Mariel port builds for bigger ships amid headwinds

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • China to cut clean product exports for second quarter
    Clean tanker demand in Far East may weaken as cargo volumes fall.
  • Vard secures order for live fish carrier
    Fjordlaks Aqua books newbuilding to be constructed at Fincantieri-controlled company's Vard Aukra and Vard Braila shipyards.
  • Clipper's Gary Lawrence takes on chartering job
    Head of US Atlantic Coast office of bulker operator takes over for departing manager.
  • Atlantska emerges as seller as Navios jumps on 'opportune time'
    Shipbrokers identify Croatian shipowner as owner of panamax bulkers in $27m deal.
  • Maersk Tankers offloads oldest handysize
    Danish owner takes another step in its fleet renewal effort with sale of 2001-built ship.
  • KDB offloads former Hanjin Shipping duo
    Post-panamax Hanjin New York and Hanjin Hamburg fetch reported $25m apiece.
  • Ship orders drop 12% in first quarter
    Clarksons data shows pace of decline falling and Chinese yards in the lead.
  • Karlsen replacing Roed at Danske Bank
    Former Nordea analyst Anders Karlsen is joining Danske Bank as Bjorn Kristian Roed departs.
  • Baltiysky set for icebreaker orders
    Russian yard believes it could secure contracts for two new vessels in 2018.
  • Structural problems hit second Polaris VLOC
    VLOC held in Capetown following reports of cracks in the hull.
  • Eagle Bulk installs $750m shelf
    Gary Vogel-led owner clears the way for further growth capital raises with shelf filing.
  • PSV duo snapped up on term deals
    GulfMark and K Line ships leave the North Sea spot market.
  • Is Somali piracy re-emerging?
    TradeWinds asks the experts to answer heated question following latest string of attacks.
  • Holst clocks on at Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Veteran broker takes on new post as head of shipbroking at Norwegian shop.
  • Berglund: 'Let rates come to us this time'
    Pacific Basin appeals for newbuilding restraint and questions Wall Street's order obsession.
  • North Korea seeks cruiseship investors
    Overseas cash sought for vessel that will be allowed to run a casino.
  • Ejected bulker crew fined in Australia
    ITF blasts "unbelievable" action by government in Portland row.
  • PSV scrapping picking up in 2017
    Banchero Costa says six ships have headed for demolition already this year.
  • Anchor-handlers improve
    The latest rig moves have cleaned Norway out of ships.
  • Product tankers head from Europe to US
    Inventory reduction propels ships across the Atlantic with petrol cargoes.
  • SM to add 50 ships through Korea Ship Finance deal
    Expanding shipowner buying stakes in vessel fund from DSME and STX O&S.
  • Triyards wins fresh order as profit slips
    Singapore-listed company has a reason to smile following negative result in the first half.
  • JP Morgan says dry cargo recovery 'real'
    Positive read of freight market comes amid double upgrade for listed owners.
  • Polarcus adds Asia Pacific data job
    Middle East survey player wins two-month 3D contract.
  • 12 crew missing after cargoship sinks
    Two seafarers rescued as Chinese vessel goes down off Nantong.
  • Solstad fixes CSV for three years in Mexico
    Norwegian owner finds work for 2011-built ship with Typhoon Offshore.
  • Subsea 7 buys back $55m of bonds
    Oslo-listed offshore owner continues to snap up its $700m issue due this year.
  • BW Offshore brings ICBC on board
    Singapore owner targets FPSO expansion in tandem with $44bn Chinese leasing company.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • FMC approves cooperation agreement between Georgia, Virginia ports
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) unanimously voted on Friday to allow port authorities in Virginia and Georgia to engage in discussion...
  • UASC ship runs aground off Port Kelang
    The 13,000-TEU Umm Salal , the largest vessel in United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) fleet, ran aground off Port Kelang Thursday, accordi...
  • Drewry: East Coast ports are 'winning the battle'
    Drewry expects containerized imports from Asia to East Coast of North America ports to grow at a faster ratethan those arriving to theWest ...
  • CEVA, ANJI Automotive renew joint venture
    China-based ANJI Automotive Logistics and Netherlands-based CEVA Logistics have renewed their joint venture, ANJI-CEVA Logistics. The rene...
  • Commentary: Dockworkers hold fist over America's supply chains
    America's dockworker unions - the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) on the East Coast and the International Longshore and Ware...
  • WLS: Carriers increase capacity as new alliances set sail
    The debut of "THE" Alliance and theOCEAN Alliance caused a rise in capacity on the transpacific trade, while a slight drop on the Asia-Euro...
  • IUMI: Major vessel casualties continue to rise in 2016
    The maritime shipping industry saw major vessel casualties rise for the second consecutive year in 2016, according to a report from the Int...
  • Senators reintroduce bill to address surface, maritime security concerns
    Legislation was reintroduced last week to address deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to protect rai...
  • U.S. transportation sector adds another 3,500 jobs in March
    United States transportation and logistics companies added another 3,500 jobs for the month in March 2017, according to the latest prelimin...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2017
  • New Orleans IFO 380 premium to Houston at eight-week low on weak demand and rising crude
    The New Orleans IFO 380 premium fell to $2.50/mt, the smallest difference since February 14, when Houston briefly flipped to a $1/mt premium, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Pakistan State Oil's gasoil buying draws lowest offers from three companies
    The tender was closed on Thursday, with validity until April 21.
  • Bunker delays at Gibraltar increase amid weather warning
    "It looks like it will clear up Sunday to Monday."
  • Savannah dredging to boost receiving capacity to 13,000 TEUs: ports authority
    The dredged port is expected to be operational in May, the ports authority said in a statement.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FEATURE: For the bunker industry, 100% sulfur compliance by 2020 is a distant dream
    Players hope for a soft landing
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Crude oil continues on uptrend amid Syrian attack
  • Industry players to collaborate on LNG-fueled VLOC program
    Agreement signed at Gastech 2017
  • COMMODITIES: Oil, gold jump as missile attacks on Syria trigger safe-haven rush
    - Oil rises, market waits for reaction from crde suppliers - Investors flock to gold, expect prices to remain firm - Metals, petchems, agriculture cautious
  • Crude rises 1.5% after US launches air strikes on Syrian Airfield
    The US launched roughly 60 cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase early Friday.
  • US fires cruise missiles at Syrian airbase
  • Japan refiners cut 348,900 b/d nameplate capacity for refining regulations
    Regulation required refiners to raise their residue cracking ratios to an average of 50% by the end of March.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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