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December 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes top spot for liftings in Q3, overtaking Maersk Line
  • Wan Hai Lines time charters Diana Containerships' 6,494 TEU ship for US$11,000/day
  • LA-LB big data can increase dock productivity with existing assets
  • Greencarrier puts an environmental spin of its LCL service
  • Futurist looks at 50,000-TEUers and says it can be done
  • Halifax deep water Halterm purchases three Konecranes RTGs
  • Four RTGs moved from Nhava Sheva to Mundra for heavy lift jobs
  • Siemens AX4 claims to bring new analytics tools to logistics
  • Works underway at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter until January 5
  • Helsinki Commission Briefing to focus on rescuing refugees, migrants at sea
  • Air China starts thrice weekly non-stop Shenzhen to Los Angeles service
  • UK forwarder Europa scores big with a 68pc increase in air profits
  • Finnair launches 'Cargo Eye' to monitor, control air freight flows using IoT sensors

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • ... signs MoU for LNG transhipment & marketing project in Kamchatka area
  • APL expands coverage in the Trans-Atlantic with new North Atlantic service
  • British freight forwarding & logistics body welcomes news of progress in Brexit negotiations
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of MERCOSUL Line & strengthens service offering in South America
  • Indians among officers & engineers honoured at MOL Presidential Awards 2017
  • OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance intra-Asia network
  • SCI participates in relief efforts for fishermen affected by cyclone Ockhi
  • Transworld Group celebrates 40th Anniversary
  • CONCOR celebrates Customer Day
  • How to Develop Green Transport in India: Experiences from the Norwegian demonstration project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rail car service centre opens in Texas
  • Braille Battery at fault again
  • Logistics and telecommunications snuggle up closer
  • Althusmann for Seaports of Niedersachsen
  • New vans for express carriage of cream slices
  • TRPA and Logistec ink new pact in Canada
  • Fiege shoulders logistics for Palmers
  • Time to say good-bye to Deugro's EVP Hilpert
  • Landmark agreement for port of Mortukea
  • Cold chain solutions for Nigerian farmers
  • IAG Cargo's components make big volume surge
  • CEP sector booming before run-up to Christmas
  • Another first for airfreight forwarder Flexport
  • Intermodal shift enhanced by Port of Antwerp
  • Belgian industry legend dies
  • Locomotives for South Africa's railway facelift

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Europe-Asia backhaul container trade helps to ramp up rates
  • Heavy load cargo growth picking up in Bremen
  • Finland's Supreme Court rules against shipping companies in fairway dues dispute
  • Swedish forestry export rise to help balance trade flows
  • UK shipping greets Brexit divorce deal with cautious optimism
  • Samsung HI CEO resigns after more red ink predicted
  • Vale sells last two Valemax ships to Bocomm Leasing
  • Goseong O&S to be renamed Samkang S&C, to focus on MRO business
  • Seoul to launch USD915 million fund for struggling shipbuilders as job figures highlight downturn
  • Capesize period fixtures firm as spot market rises

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Fewer freighters at Schiphol thanks to lost slots, but air freight volumes improve
  • Size isn't always important, especially when it comes to port connectivity
  • Claims of a threat to subsidies casts a pall over booming Asia-Europe rail
  • Air cargo IT specialist iTran in cooperation deal with HNA Group's logistics arm
  • JD.com reckons cargo aircraft will give wing to logistics
  • World's largest automated container terminal opens in Shanghai
  • Victoria Reynard joins Walker Transport as group sales manager

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Metal Shark ready to build new Damen FCS for U.S. market
  • Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030
  • Research vessel upgrades include Schottel Pump Jet
  • ShipServ adds to monitoring and analytic tools
  • Ingalls christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757)
  • BIMCO Secretary General signs on for five more years

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trafigura presents optimistic outlook as shipping needs rise
    Commodities trader builds 30 tankers in BoComm-backed newbuilding deals
  • Skuld poaches Simpson from Steamship
    P&I veteran to lead development of North American business
  • Teekay LNG Partners secures $816m for Yamal LNG service
    Marine transport company owns a 50% stake in six LNG carriers
  • Sovcomflot ships first commercial Yamal cargo
    Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of the project for Arctic trade
  • LNG tanker charter rates breach $80,000-per-day mark
    China's halt of coal-to-gas switch could not stop rally
  • Dabelstein & Passehl to merge with larger German law firm
    Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein to launch on first day of 2018
  • Maersk rating held on review for downgrade at Moody's
    Rating agency cites uncertainty over Total proceeds application and pending deals involving units
  • Daily Briefing
    As the latest edition of Lloyd's List Containers went to press, the great consolidation game is probably about over for 2017...
  • SITC to spend $112m on four 2,700 teu newbuilds
    Deal comes as ordering activities for feeder ships gather momentum
  • Top 10 in marine insurance 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global...
  • China Merchants Port raises upfront investment in Hambantota
    Need for more financing during the early stages of the project spurs payment revision
  • Hyundai Glovis signs 10-year COA with oil company
    Company plans to order a new very large crude carrier for the contract
  • Khalifa to become first Gulf port to handle capesizes
    Emirates Global Aluminium to deploy capesizes to import bauxite ore through Khalifa port
  • Vard appoints financial adviser ahead of bourse exit
    CIMB Bank named to advise the company on the exit offer made by parent Fincantieri
  • Samsung Heavy Industries appoints new president
    Nam Joon-woo replaces Park Dae-young at the top post
  • Antwerp port looks to intermodal transportation to cut road congestion
    Seven projects picked to lower truck trips by up to 250,000 per year
  • Shanghai launches $2.1bn unmanned box terminal
    Designed annual capacity stands at 6.3m teu
  • Seoul imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea
    Among 20 sanctioned entities, seven firms are either shipping or trading firms
  • Teekay optimistic on 2018 tanker market
    Slower fleet growth and expected reversal of Opec production cuts to drive rate improvements

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • US ports in no rush to follow Shanghai on automation path
  • Outpacing trans-Atlantic market growth, APL adds service
  • Amid tight labor market, US truckers struggle to add drivers
  • Russia to offer large discount for internet-booked rail cargo
  • Air cargo rates climb higher with no sign of slowing demand
  • Faster imports improve JNPT dwell times
  • Strong Europe-Asia backhaul trade pushes up round-trip rates

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • GRS to open Far East office within two years
    Hamburg-based renewable energy shipbroker is looking to expand into Asian offshore wind market.
  • Azvalor discloses stake in Tsakos Energy
    Spanish asset management firm reveals second tanker-related investment for the year.
  • Atlantic tightness, iron ore drive capes
    Spot charter rates driven to multi-year high of $30,000 per day as iron ore cargoes, European weather drive market.
  • Quark Expeditions to add eco-friendlier ship
    World Explorer will use Rolls Royce diesel-electric engines run by power management system that will lessen emissions by almost 90%.
  • Brokers split on reports of Navios Maritime bulker sale
    Some sources believe group holding company has cashed in one of its oldest assets.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees investor trim stake
    Largest outside shareholder of New York-listed tanker owner lowers stake to level below 2016 holdings.
  • Bondholders take $3m of converted Dof shares
    Norwegian OSV owner issues new stock as investors back company.
  • MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m
    Oslo-listed owner's boxship spree continues with move for German-built vessels.
  • Weather window spurs North Sea OSV rates
    Respite from winter prompts fixing of 50 anchor-handlers and PSVs.
  • MAC misses newbuild payment in China
    Charterer Nautilus in talks over fixing default for mining ship at Fujian Mawei.
  • Crew abandon listing cargoship off Africa
    Two merchant vessels come to aid of 13 seafarers from Turkish vessel.
  • Teekay LNG Partners pens $816m loan
    New York-listed MLP inks financing for six jointly owned Yamal newbuildings.
  • OECD study calls for Indonesian cabotage exemptions
    Report concludes that bringing in foreign mega-ships would lower costs.
  • OPEC cuts rob crude tanker market of seasonal cheer
    Arctic Securities researcher points to turning point in the second half of 2018.
  • First Ship Lease confirms boxship sale
    Singapore-quoted Trust says cash from deal will help repay debt.
  • Vitol builds Latvian Shipping stake to 97%
    Holding in tanker owner boosted through $142m issue of new shares.
  • Subsea 7 wins "substantial" Aker BP deal
    Norwegian owner to carry out tie-back work in Aerfugl gas field.
  • Trafigura to keep fixing as tanker newbuilding tally hits 30
    Trading giant confirms newbuilding options taken as it explains tanker expansion.
  • Keppel O&M scoops $96m of contracts
    Yard group secures hull work and turret mooring jobs in Brazil and Singapore.
  • Quartet quit Braemar-ACM in Singapore
    Tanker brokers to form new shop - Sentosa Shipbrokers
  • Veteran Andriaki VLCC latest in sales spotlight
    Greek owner tipped to be the latest to be cashing in a early 2000s built tanker.
  • Essar Shipping eyes tanker and bulker buys
    Indian owner could acquire VLCC, suezmax, MR and panamax tonnage, boss Ranjit Singh says.
  • Korea tightens monitoring of debt-ridden firms
    Government says efforts will focus on preventing insolvencies and bail-outs.
  • EMAS Offshore reveals revised loss of $535m
    Restructuring Singapore owner accounts for big impairments in 2016.
  • Samsung Heavy CEO quits following losses
    Geoje yard boss Nam Joonou replacing Park Dae-young, who has resigned after shipbuilder forecast fourth year of losses.
  • P&O ferry runs aground in Calais
    Cross-Channel ferry one of several vessels to be impacted as Storm Ana hits Europe.
  • Vale offloads last of 19 owned VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth exits large bulker ownership with final vessel sales.
  • Wilson offloads elderly small bulk carrier
    Norwegian shipowner says it is not worth taking 1980-built ship through drydocking.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Port of Oakland expects record cargo volumes for 2017
    Record cargo volume is expected at the Port of Oakland by the end of 2017 due to improved infrastructure coupled with new supply chain capa...
  • APL to join Europe-North America loop
    APL will join CMA CGM on a transatlantic loop in January. CMA CGM subsidiary APL will join its parent company's RTWPAN container loop in Ja...
  • UPS operations return to 'peak operating plan' after initial cyber week surge
    UPS struggled with cyber week orders, but has since corrected the issue. United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) struggled to handle increased e-c...
  • Customs to test launch electronic payment system for commercial vessel fees
    An 18-month pilot test of the electronic payment of taxes and fees imposed on commercial vessels at four ports of entry is expected to begi...
  • Jumbo inks letter of intent with CMIH for LNG powered offshore construction vessel
    Shipyards group China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) and Netherlands-based maritime heavy lift company Jumbo have signed a letter of in...
  • DSIC, Wärtsilä enter joint project agreement for shuttle tanker development
    Technology group Wärtsilä and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), a part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), have signed ...
  • Brexit negotiations reach breakthrough
    Brexit negotiations experienced a breakthrough last week as officials from the United Kingdom and European Union closed the first phase of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Prompt ICE Brent reaches two-year high after Forties pipeline shut
    ICE February Brent settled $1.29 higher at $64.69/b, the highest level for the prompt contract since June 2015.
  • Bunkering at Gibraltar resumes after suspension: port authority
    Bunkering operations have resumed at Gibraltar after a short suspension.
  • High winds curb crude, bunkering operations at Novorossiisk: sources
    High winds in the Black Sea Monday has caused the Russian port of Novorossiisk to shut down most of its operations.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • IMO-Norad project to boost marine environment protection in ASEAN
    The new four-year project aims to enhance the countries' capacity to implement high priority marine environment conventions.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to amend Asia Supramax coal cargo sizes
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit taking, higher US rig count
  • Abu Dhabi's crown prince says Japan partnership important for offshore concession
    This comes as ADNOC looks for partners to co-develop new technologies and co-invest under its new strategy announced in July.
  • Iran proposes budget for year starting March 21 based on crude at $55/b
    Iran had based its budget for the current year at $50/b crude and that of the preceding year, 2016-2017, at $40/b.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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