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December 14, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk wants clients to pay more in 2018
  • APL expands Trans-Atlantic coverage joining Europe-North America loop
  • PORTS of Los Angeles and Long Beach set cargo movement records for 2017
  • Ports need to share data to strengthen supply chain efficiencies
  • Canadian ambassador to China damns Trump with faint praise in HK
  • Chassis storage outside of NY-NJ port is a cause for concern among truckers
  • Asia-West Africa box trade recovers, up 7pc in third quarter as GDP rises 3pc
  • DNV GL approves GTT/Technolog LNG fuel tanks for VLC retrofits
  • Old Dominion Freight Line posts 13.6pc rise in November LTL volume
  • 'K' Line takes Australian north south trade lane award at Sydney gala
  • 50pc boost in passenger flights in new UK-China accord
  • China's Wuhan Tianhe airport starts air cargo services to Chicago, Luxembourg
  • Panalpina has 'exceptional' year on back of high air freight rates, tight capacity /UL>

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • APL introduces mobile application for container tracking
  • Global containership fleet at new high
  • Indian Register of Shipping receives authorisation as Recognised Organisation from Malta
  • MOL to take part in demonstration test of blockchain technology in cross-border trade operations
  • JNPT organises technology innovations, systems & IT training programme
  • Rotterdam sets conservative port dues
  • NHAI making all out efforts to speed up award & construction of highways
  • Taxpayers who have erroneously claimed transitional credit advised to revise Form TRAN-1 of input tax credit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Promoting railfreight transport on Brenner route
  • Kuehne + Nagel forces Asia
  • Diana goes for time charter with Wan Hai Lines
  • Big Move augments supervisory board
  • Grupo Busto acquired by Transpais
  • Qatar Airways to open up new destination in Russia
  • Duisport acquires Bohnen Logistik
  • Three New-Orleans based entities work for Trinidad
  • ITS America welcomes six new directors
  • ATR ends demonstration tour in West Africa
  • Sweden installing ERTMS on entire rail network
  • Milestone in hinterland traffic at port of Felixstowe
  • Yusen expands cross-border operations
  • Chairman change at Baltic Exchange
  • Technology to boost operational efficiency
  • Out now! Schedule for new Turkish 777 freighter

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Nordic American Tankers continues recapitalisation with share issue
  • Fairplay's editorial excellence in the spotlight at industry journalism awards
  • China COSCO Shipping Group president resigns
  • Ballast-free tanker: The shape of ships to come?
  • SITC quiet on ship purchase plans
  • MODEC revealed as buyer of Euronav VLCC
  • Goldenport box ship scrapped at new high in India
  • Safety culture blamed in El Faro loss

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Gloomy outlook for transpacific rates as Maersk becomes latest to quit TSA
  • Forwarders claim carriers are controlling capacity to force up air freight rates
  • Intelligent trade and technologies: preparing for the trade facilitation of the future
  • NTSB determines probable cause of El Faro tragedy
  • Brexit will invalidate UK airline operating licences in Europe, says EC

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Conrad Shipyard gains ISO 9001:2015 certification
  • DOE announces $18.5 million in offshore wind R&D funding
  • Cenac awards ABS a Subchapter M TPO contract
  • Wicker: 355 Navy goal signed into law
  • Roxtec pipe sealing solution now type approved for aluminum
  • VIDEO: First MTU marine gas engines complete factory tests
  • Austal inks MOU for 80 m trimaran for Japan-Korea ferry route
  • NTSB: Captain's failure to avoid hurricane a key cause of El Faro sinking

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Can Yang Ming afford to make ship orders?
    Taiwanese carrier has said it is in the initial stages of discussing a replacement plan for chartered and older tonnage
  • Lloyd's List recognised for award-winning journalism
    Industry judges praise editorial excellence as two journalists win gongs at the annual Seahorse shipping media awards
  • Daily Briefing
    Continuing our look at the most influential people in shipping in 2017, we focus on how Chinese institutions are taking...
  • BDI: Does it matter to shipping, or the world?
    The new Baltic Dry Index, planned for launch in January as a trading tool, risks losing its status as an...
  • Teichert to exit Lloyd Fonds over 'differences of opinion'
    Company cites 'operating and strategic matters' as reason for move and names Klaus Pinter to take over duties
  • Shipowners overspending on navigational products
    Research from GNS shows 70% of electronic navigation charts go unused
  • The chief engineer's dilemma
    Those on board a ship may not be best placed to know whether a ballast water treatment system or a...
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best legal...
  • US crude exports more crucial to tanker demand than oil products
    Demand on crude oil tanker trade surges 151% in the year to end-October
  • MOL joins IBM for blockchain cross-border trade operations test
    Test will verify the effectiveness of blockchain technology in improving security and speeding up the settlement of cross-border trade transactions
  • HHI offloads 50% stake in solar battery joint venture
    HHI sold a total of 2.2m shares worth $13m in Hyundai Avancis to Germany's Avancis
  • US state aims to ramp up maritime innovation and workforce training
    Washington Maritime Blue 2050 initiative to explore low and zero pollution shipping options and train new workers for science and...
  • NAT enters recapitalisation phase with $100m equity offering
    Era of lofty dividends is over as company seeks new debt structure
  • El Faro inquiry concludes loss was due to captain and owner
    Vessel's life rafts and uncovered lifeboats ill-suited to handle hurricane conditions
  • Skangas to source gas from UK-based Grain LNG
    Norwegian group said the deal will improve supply to small-scale markets
  • Nordic American Tankers aims to raise $100m from share sale
    Net proceeds to go toward repayment of loan facility, fund fleet expansion and for general corporate purposes
  • Shipping faces mounting political pressure to decarbonise
    New declaration calls on maritime industry to contribute to Paris Agreement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Global air freight: focused on tech efficiency, not whiz
  • US ports poised to join LA-GE information portal
  • Truck renters get an ELD break, for 90 days
  • European unease over Chinese investments grows
  • Uncertain trans-Pacific market to keep rates under pressure
  • Amid competition, Chennai port productivity declines

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Maersk exits Pacific basin trade group
    World's largest containership company says move prompted by its own consolidation drive in sector.
  • Moody's sees shipping as stable, few aside
    Credit researcher posits stable outlook for most sectors, but warns of potential rating changes for some.
  • Panamaxes in Atlantic driving rates higher
    Atlantic basin rates move higher as split cargo economics improve and coal moves to Europe and India.
  • Kim Heng sees changes to its board of directors
    Two board members resign while two new members join the Singapore-based company's leadership panel.
  • DOF Subsea bonds rise after debt deal vote
    Oslo-listed bonds for offshore services provider recover after bondholders support maturity delays.
  • Dragnis scraps post-pamamax as focus flips to feeder sector
    Greek owner explains why he is sending a 1996-built vessel for demolition.
  • TUI cruises to higher profit
    German owner enjoyed better passenger rates over last 12 months.
  • Nordic American Tankers upsizes equity issue to $110m
    Suezmax tanker specialist prices stock offering with enlarged purse.
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping swooping for modern ultramax
    Brokers believe US-listed owner has bought its 12th ship under a fleet renewal and expansion plan.
  • Danko Koncar eyes investment in Uljanik
    Croatian tycoon wants to broaden his shipyard interests through restructuring.
  • Taiwan Navigation turns around loss
    Bulker owner boosted by higher revenue and lower costs.
  • Seacor venture offloads eco-tanker for $135m
    Sea-Vista operation sells Jones Act vessel and charters it back.
  • Scorpio Bulkers reloads shelf with $500m filing
    New York-listed owner lays groundwork for future equity issues.
  • Containerships breaks even in third quarter
    Finnish owner boosted by better utilisation and efficiency measures.
  • Jyske Bank places buy rating on Norden
    Upturn in dry cargo and the exit of a major investor contribute to improved rating.
  • Captain blamed for El Faro sinking
    Master of ro-ro failed to avoid sailing into hurricane, NTSB finds.
  • LGR di Navigazione sells last two tankers
    Naples-based owner believed to have completed an exit from shipowning.
  • Yang Ming goes express from China to Vietnam
    Taiwanese owner teams with TS Lines and MCC Transport for new service.
  • Bibby Offshore reveals Maersk contract
    UK owner has completed multi-million contract for Danish giant.
  • Shipowners cautious over One Planet CO2 declaration
    Paris gathering increases pressure on the IMO to reduce shipping emissions.
  • Thorstein takes seat at Seadrill top table
    A key figure in the Fredriksen system has joined the board of Seadrill. Harald Thorstein has today been appointed as a director of the offshore driller, which is in the midst of a Chapter 11 restructuring. Thorstein, a former DNB Nor Markets man, is already on the board of Seadrill Partners. He is also a director of Ship Finance International and Solstad Farstad.
  • Teichert leaving Lloyd Fonds in dispute on strategy
    Long-serving CEO of German asset manager in talks over "premature" exit after difference of opinion on its future direction.
  • Maersk halts Hamburg Sud passenger trips
    German line falls in with group policy after takeover.
  • Brazilian authorities drop Vard tax claim
    Shipbuilder in the clear over bill relating to 2010 financial year.
  • KKR pumps more cash into asset manager Joulon
    Private equity giant backs takeover of UK shiprepairer Harris Pye.
  • SolstadFarstad inks two term charters
    Norwegian owner fixes PSV to Aker BP and keeps AHTS with Petrobras.
  • Trafigura triumphs in "off-spec" tanker cargo case
    UK high court rules trader supplied correct grade of oil to vessel off Benin.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Port of Houston boosts container, steel volumes in November
    Port of Houston saw a nine percent increase in cargo volumes in November. Port Houston terminals handled nearly 35 million tons of cargo th...
  • Port of Felixstowe sets U.K. intermodal rail record
    Port of Felixstowe handled its one millionth TEU by rail. Port of Felixstowe handled its 1 millionth TEU by rail on Wednesday, becoming the...
  • LA City Council mulls banning trucking companies using non-employee port drivers
    The Los Angeles City Council on Dec. 12 approved a resolution that asks city staff to look at the possibility of banning from the Port of L...
  • NTSB releases final report on El Faro sinking
    The final report regarding the sinking of theTOTE Maritime vessel, the El Faro , on Oct. 1, 2015 was released by the National Transportatio...
  • Froman: WTO is a baseline, not end-all
    Former U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman said Wednesday that the United States shouldn't view the World Trade Organization (W...
  • APL releases mobile container tracking app
    The liner carrier APL said Wednesday it has launched a new mobile container tracking tool. Called APL Box Track, the mobile application is...
  • Port of LA sets monthly box volume record in November
    Through the first 11 months of 2017, container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles were up 6.3 percent compared to last year's record-breaki...
  • Port of Long Beach November cargo volumes rise 14.7%
    A total of 612,659 (TEUs) moved through Port of Long Beach container terminals in November, an increase of 14.7 percent over the same month...
  • FMC's Doyle to take helm at Dredging Contractors of America
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle, Sr. has been selected by the Dredging Contractors of America's (DCA) board of director...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2017
  • Record US production, gasoline build pull oil futures lower
    Oil futures were lower Wednesday after Energy Information Administration data showed a build in gasoline stocks and record-high US crude production, a pair of bearish factors trumping declines in crude inventories.
  • US House panel passes bill repealing oil, gas transparency law
    The House Committee on Financial Services passed a bill Wednesday that would permanently repeal a federal rule requiring US-traded oil and natural gas companies to disclose payments to foreign governments.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks recover from five-year low
    Total fuel oil inventories rose 389,000 barrels to 31.515 million barrels for the week that ended December 8.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • PT2SB inks $1.25 bil financing deal to advance terminal in Pengerang, Malaysia
    The terminal will predominantly serve the Petronas Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development project, or RAPID.
  • Abu Dhabi's ADNOC formally consults market on official selling prices
    The deadline for feedback was set for Tuesday, December 12.
  • World Bank to stop financing oil and gas after 2019
    - Lender commits to greater climate protection - Exemption included for gas in poorer countries - World Bank to report emissions from investment projects

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LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
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
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
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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