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BRIEFS
June 15, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • China slams European Commission for dumping duties on steel products
  • HK port operators shower out-going Transport Secretary with high praise
  • Qatar carrier taps Mumbai cargo access to sidestep Arab boycott
  • Long Beach up 1.2pc to 648,287 TEU in best May ever, tops all but Sept '15
  • Panama shuns Taiwan by recognising China, now only 20 recognise Taipei
  • SCPA's May volume up 9.4 per to 182,452 TEU, setting new monthly record
  • Port of Oakland's May import volumes increase 1.4pc to 82,440 TEU
  • Cosco takes majority stakes in container ports in Valencia, Bilboa
  • Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement ends publication of fuel cost formula
  • Damietta cargo volume falls 3.2pc in April to 2.8 million tonnes
  • DHL now logistics partner of Council of Fashion Designers of America
  • China-Myanmar border trade falls to US$797 million in first 5 months
  • Qatar Airways posts 20.9pc demand increase, hitting million ton mark
  • Old price-fixing Air NZ, Garuda appeals quashed by Australian High Court
  • Volga-Dnepr deploys 747 and IL-76TD-90VD for speed and cost savings
  • IATA CEIV certified ABC joins Pharma Gateway Amsterdam

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • CMA CGM to acquire Mercosul from Maersk Line
  • CMA CGM upgrades EURAF 3 service
  • SCI's 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' programme today in Mumbai
  • Success of Trade Facilitation Agreement riding on industry-readiness for the new order, says Samir J. Shah
  • TT Club announces robust financial results for 2016
  • More coffee exported in April
  • JNPT organising 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sammelan' in Panvel today
  • Mundra Port handles largest cargo parcel
  • Alignment of State Codes of ICES with GSTN - Implementation of changes in ICES
  • Cabinet approves proposal to introduce Financial Resolution & Deposit Insurance Bill 2017
  • Carry forward of unavailed Cenvat credit in respect of assignment of right to use any natural resource under GST
  • Duty reduced on certain grades of steel
  • China's exports & imports show impressive growth in May
  • Organisations urged not to be complacent about cyber security

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Carbon footprint another 1,332 t lighter
  • New traction for cross-border transport in Iberia
  • MGX calling port of Miami
  • Breaking ground for new Seattle air cargo facility
  • Boeing names new SVP supply chain and operations
  • Intermodal terminal opens in Hungary
  • Chipolbrok good for another 66 years
  • Globalink partners with Kerry Logistics
  • Delta boosts global cargo business
  • Testing large aft cargo door of new single-prop aircraft
  • New rail service links UK, Benelux and Poland
  • Hamburg after Fischamend, Clarksville and Shanghai
  • Brazil-based Mercosul scooped up by CMA CGM
  • Wincanton appoints CIO
  • Two more pharma meetings for Turkish Cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • Crew abandoned in UAE waters speaks out
  • Owners being offered flexible finance terms to fit ballast water systems
  • 'Green' self-unloader for US Gulf
  • CMA CGM wins race for Maersk Line Brazilian subsidiary Mercosul Line
  • STX Corporation's creditors reject SM Group's bid
  • Strong economy boosts volume and profit at Philippine ports
  • Vale scraps transhipment vessel amid muted demolition market
  • Polaris Shipping buys Newcastlemax from TRF

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • CMA CGM to acquire Brazilian cabotage line Mercosul from Maersk
  • RHA calls on hauliers to join class action for compensation from truck sales cartel
  • Airlines and shipping step up to maintain supply lines as Qatar battles blockade
  • The ups and downs of container vessel scrapping as charter rates rise and fall
  • US exporters and truckers exhale as Trump threat to NAFTA eases
  • Air NZ appeal on Australian cartel case rejected by High Court
  • Delta Air Lines promotes Eric Wilson to head up global cargo sales
  • Wincanton appoints IT specialist Richard Gifford as chief information officer

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • Tesoro tankers will use ABB software to ensure safe transit
  • TSB Canada reports on fatal 2015 whale watching boat capsize
  • Brooke Shields christens new Circle Line boats
  • Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering starts in Zeebrugge
  • CMA CGM to acquire Maersk's Mercosul Line
  • Gregg McNelis now iMarine Software COO
  • New liferaft release hook
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo racks ups Chinese dredge orders
  • Optimarin in spares and servicing agreement with Goltens
  • Canada adds another LNG-fueled ferry

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • US-China LNG deal is pivotal for gas shipping
    The deal tears down one of the biggest trade barriers for US LNG, but challenges remain for Trump's new-found passion...
  • What to watch: LNG shipping
    A mid-year review of LNG shipping markets: Are things really getting better for owners and how long will uncertainty prevail?
  • FAQs: How the Qatar crisis affects oil and gas shipping
    Tankers and LNG markets have navigated the initial aftermath of the Gulf crisis with limited impact, but uncertainty will remain...
  • Yang Ming increases stake in dry bulk unit
    Move to help Kuang Ming Shipping improve its financial structure
  • Dorian LPG sees silver lining in shrinking income
    Dorian LPG sees freight market improvement
  • Kugs das blog
    Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist
  • Keep the faith during this time of LPG weakness
    There are positives such as demand growth to hold on to while riding out a tough market
  • China fuel export quotas to boost Asian MR demand
    Pacific MR market has been recovering since hitting bottom in mid-May
  • Unusually hot June in China could boost panamax bulkers
    Sentiment remains buoyant, supported by Atlantic trade
  • Jefferies raises box line outlook
    Higher freight rates and better capacity management will see return to profitability
  • Slowdown in scrapping threatens charter rate recovery
    Classic panamax recovery relies on continued demolition
  • Spanish dockers launch 48-hour strike action
    Unions ignore pleas from employers to return to the negotiating table, bringing Spain's ports to a standstill
  • Tilbury begins expansion consultation
    Ro-ro and dry bulk terminal planned for former power station site
  • Rising suicide rates among seafarers linked to internet usage
    Seafarers have second riskiest occupation after veterinarians
  • MHI inks business pact with Oshima Shipbuilding
    Move is the first step toward the establishment of a commercial shipbuilding alliance
  • Qatar geopolitical spat weighs on Middle East bulker trade
    Several dry bulk long-term contracts terminated in the Middle East region
  • China Merchants Group to help merge province's ports
    Group tasked by provincial government to manage the future Liaoning Port Group
  • Bulker orders hit highest level in 14 months
    Despite industry calls to limit newbuildings amid a still fragile market recovery, orders are trickling in
  • Briefing: CMA CGM acquires Mercosul from Maersk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • US exporters struggling to find inland containers
  • LA, Long Beach double down on clean ports goal
  • Penske Truck Leasing to buy 'ODTL' from Congdons
  • Scrapping slowdown puts charter rate recovery at risk
  • Shippers support creation of major Russian logistics operator
  • Indian regulator caps JNPT speedy import scheme pricing
  • Strong economic growth boosts Philippine port volumes

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • El Faro manager taps Coast Guard veteran for VP role
    Shipmanagement arm of Saltchuk's TOTE Maritime hires head of USCG's Jacksonville division.
  • Astomos and Statoil look at LPG bunkering
    Two major international gas distributors sign agreement to study potential of market.
  • Lemos-owned Nereus fixes extension to BP at lower rate
    CM Lemos company Nereus Shipping is set to receive a sharply lower rate for a VLCC charter extended by oil major BP. The 298,000-dwt Gloric (built 2006) has been taken for another year, with sources suggesting the rate is now $30,000 per day compared with the $42,500 per day BP has been paying for the VLCC during the past 18 months. A number of suezmax tankers have been fixed all at $19,000 to
  • Dileton returns to dry bulk scene after hiatus of 20 years
    Greece's Dileton Maritime has 'returned to the dry bulk arena for the first time since the mid-1990s. The Piraeus-based company con'firms it is the buyer of the 76,000-dwt Bubalin (built 2004), a vessel 'reported sold to unidentified buyers at the beginning of last year. The Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-'constructed vessel entered Dileton's fleet last month as Donousa. Managing director Sotiris Papant
  • Kawasaki cuts workforce as Japanese yards feel squeeze
    Labour shortages used to be a problem at Japan's shipbuilders. Now they are starting to shed staff, while reconfiguring to cope with the downturn
  • Specifications emerge for Total LNG carrier tender
    Sabine Pass has been ramping up its LNG output since its first historic cargo - the first in a new wave of US exports - was shipped onboard the 160,000-cbm Asia Vision (built 2015, pictured) on 24 February 2016
  • A2B-online buys fourth ship as box volumes surge
    A2B-online has increased its shipowning tally with the 'acquisition of a fourth small feedership. Operations director Michael van Keulen says the European shortsea specialist has picked up the 658-teu Phoenix II (renamed A2B Independent, built 1998) for its services between the Netherlands and the UK. The Anglo-Dutch specialist is building up its own fleet to handle an increase in volumes from t
  • Skuld celebrates 120th anniversary
    A team from one of Skuld's newest members was among more than 200 guests who turned out for a celebration of the club's 120th anniversary in Oslo. Skuld has led the hull cover and had a share of the protection-and-indemnity (P&I) cover of the National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) since this large fleet was able to make a post-sanctions return to international insurance markets last year. NITC managi
  • Vroon seeks to end bank talks this summer
    Without using word 'restructuring', private shipowner says deal aims to tackle impact of offshore vessel swoon.
  • Unclear green rules weigh on tanker business
    Bevy of regulations coming, but charterers refuse to pay more, owners lament.
  • Two missing after cargoship sinks
    Malaysian authorities search for master and chef after KM Avatar goes down.
  • Exmar's bonds fall as new terms put forth
    Euronext-listed owner says FLNG uncertainties make refinancing difficult.
  • Dennis Uy to boost 2Go stake
    Philippines tycoon wants to build ro-ro company holding to 35%.
  • LNG bunkering vessel kicks off full operations
    Engie Zeebrugge starts work in the Belgium port delivering gas as a fuel to two car carriers
  • Vitol takes majority control of Latvian Shipping
    Trading giant splashes $20m to lift stake in Riga tanker owner to nearly 70%.
  • Seanergy secures 'strong' rate for cape
    Greek bulker owner signs 12 to 18-month time charter for newly acquired vessel.
  • Lindblad cancels newbuilding debut
    US owner says Nichols Bros vessel still has a technical problem.
  • Dorian in the black despite tough market
    Greek VLGC owner delivers positive result in the fourth quarter while analysts were expecting a loss.
  • Norways sells out as OSV rates rise
    No prompt PSVs or anchor-handlers available, with numbers moving up.
  • First Steamship returns to profit
    Taiwanese bulker owner prospers as costs are cut in first quarter.
  • Thieves raid more vessels in Indonesia
    Duty officer of tanker threatened with a knife as incidents continue.
  • Wilson buys bulkers from Lauterjung
    Norwegian shipowner pays around $4m for two Tulcea Shipyard-built ships.
  • Scrapping of 'radioactive' former Maersk FPSO halted
    Bangladesh supreme court calls for report into state of North Sea Producer after levels found to be above permissible limit.
  • Siem Offshore sells out $23m rights issue
    Siem Industries takes lion's share of stock in Norwegian owner.
  • Yang Ming tightens grip on bulker unit
    Taiwanese container line spends $46m on building stake in Kuang Ming.
  • Sevan Marine overturns $4m tax hit
    Norwegian authorities to hand back money in 2012 case U-turn.
  • MHI reaches alliance agreement with Oshima
    Japanese shipbuilder says move will strengthen its global competitiveness.
  • Klaveness Maritime Agency in expansion mode
    Manila-based arm adding Chellaram and Nordic Maritime Crewing Services to roster.
  • Brightoil dismisses talk of redundancies
    Hong Kong tanker and bunker firm says trading team in Singapore "largely unchanged in 2017".

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • DP DHL, Ford-Werke to manufacture battery-electric delivery vehicles
    Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary StreetScooter GmbH will manufacture battery-electric delivery vehicles in partnership with Ford-Werke st...
  • LNG bunkering vessel makes first ship-to-ship fuel delivery
    The first purpose-built liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, the ENGIE Zeebrugge , made its first deliveries of LNG to two PCTC ve...
  • Emirates SkyCargo commences Luxembourg freighter service
    Emirates SkyCargo launched its first weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on June 12, according to the airline. A Boeing 777 freighter f...
  • UPS to build sorting plant in Plainfield, Ind.
    UPS will build a new $260 million package processing facility in Plainfield, Ind. by late 2019, the parcel giant said Tuesday. A portion o...
  • MSC prepares contingency plan for Rickmers insolvency
    Geneva, Switzerland-based ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) currently has three vessels under time charter from shipowner the ...
  • iContainers launches automatic notification system
    Barcelona, Spain-based online freight forwarder iContainers has launched an instant notifications system that automatically notifies shippe...
  • NASSCO delivers last of eight 'ECO Class' tankers
    West Coast shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the final "ECO Class" tanker built as part of an eight-vessel, two-customer pr...
  • Port of Los Angeles handles record 796,000 TEUs in May
    Just one day after the Port of Long Beach in Southern California reported the highest cargo numbers of any May in its history, the adjoinin...
  • CMA CGM to acquire Mercosul Line
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will purchase Mercosul Line, a Brazilian cabotage specialist, from parent company Maersk Line, according to a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2017
  • German Marine LNG Platform supports Arctic HFO ban
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Bunker supplier Gulf Petrochem launches Thames operation
    The company has also chartered the 4,200 dwt gasoil barge Melbourne at Rotterdam to meet increasing demand it has seen in recent months.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • IEA sees non-OPEC oil output rising 1.5 million b/d in 2018
    The IEA also said that commercial oil stocks in OECD countries had risen by 19 million barrels in April putting them putting them 292 million barrels above the five-year average.
  • Fujairah bunker sales may fall up to 20% if Qatar impasse continues: market
    Bunker suppliers and purchasers are still seeking clarity on the impact of the amendment on bunkering operations.
  • Japan's Astomos, Norway's Statoil sign MOU to jointly consider LPG bunkering
    Astomos and Statoil will jointly consider technologies and prepare sites for LPG bunkering in Europe.
  • ANALYSIS: Iranian May oil exports rise as smaller share goes to Asia
    - Exports jump 10% on month to 2.39 million b/d - Indian demand declines on political row - Independent Chinese refiner makes sizable purchase - 36% of May exports sent to Europe
  • OPEC says May output of 32.14 mil b/d exceeds global call on its crude
    - OPEC report sees 2017 demand for OPEC crude at 32.0 mil b/d - OECD oil stocks 251 million barrels above 5-year average - Market rebalancing "at a slower pace" than anticipated - Saudi May output 9.94 mil b/d, based on secondary sources
  • Qatar Petroleum, Shell sign framework deal for global LNG bunkering business
    - Agreement spans Middle East, Europe, East Asia - Response to tighter marine fuel emissions standards - Extends existing QP-Shell partnership

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