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January 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 2.7pc to US$1,086/TEU, off 1.3pc to Med ports
  • Maersk boosts Iran service with call at Bushehr port
  • 220 Hanjin staff to come under HMM payroll
  • Chao Senate hearing fails to provide details on US infrastructure funding
  • US trade deficit widens in November to US$45.2b
  • Malaysia plans to develop US$44.6b 30m TEU facility on Carey Island
  • Dachser opens multipurpose warehouse in Busan's FTZ
  • Alfred Goh heads DHL's customer solutions and innovation in Asia Pacific
  • American Airlines boosts service to cater to Puerto Rican pharma
  • Mauritius offers airfreight rebates to beat off any Brexit downturn
  • India to set up electronic air cargo processing system to boost efficiency

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 15, 2017
  • European shipowners want non-EU facilities included in approved recycling list
  • Freight rates looking up in New Year
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine hiring defunct Hanjin Shipping's workforce
  • LIFT & SHIFT India completes door-to-door transport of 110,000 frt of break-bulk cargo for Fluor Kuwait
  • Maersk Line now servicing Iran's Bushehr port
  • Steel products from China, EU in line of anti-dumping duty fire
  • Air cargo enjoys strong peak season in Nov. 2016
  • Exports increase for fourth month in a row in Dec. 2016
  • MoUs worth INR 8,835 cr. signed in textile sector during Vibrant Gujarat 2017
  • Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji of Oman's Khimji Ramdas Group receives grand welcome in Mandvi
  • When will India get reasonable World Bank ranking in 'Ease of Doing Business'?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Logisticians in competition
  • Funding for new link between Uganda and Rwanda
  • ABC achieves milestones in Amsterdam and Frankfurt
  • Freight trains steadily greening up
  • Managing in-house logistics for aluminium company
  • Calais-Boulogne have to regain ground
  • Boyd switching to Neovia Logistics
  • Tanger Med confirms upswing in the Med
  • Maintenance for 200+ freight locomotives
  • Saint Vincent ratifies TFA
  • Wiederhold quits Lufthansa Cargo and airfreight
  • Budapest airport delighted with 2016 cargo business
  • 2016 a solid year for port of Dunkirk
  • Celebrating twice over
  • Brinks takes over the wheel
  • US JV invests in rail terminal for liquid fuel
  • Etihad reduces Belarus service
  • Vexlard leads ID Logistics France

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Greek shipping companies fined USD2.7 million for oil dumping
  • ECSA calls on EU to encourage Asian ship recyclers
  • Beijing calls on major shipbuilders to have 70% local market share
  • Ship attacks in Asian waters down 58% in 2016
  • Search continues for seafarer overboard off Australian coast
  • Ocean Alliance members most likely to buy OOCL, say analysts
  • Five years after Costa Concordia: Assessing the safety legacy
  • Samsung HI and DSME trim order targets for 2017
  • Hanjin Transportation disposes of stake in Busan terminal, acquires cargo terminal

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • CMA CGM and Cosco are most likely takers for OOCL, say analysts
  • Rates rocket on Asia-US east coast SCFI leg while pricing on European routes flattens
  • Airfreight shippers could face price hikes between US and Venezuela as DoT rejects Transcarga traffic rights
  • Question, questions... Dunkirk looks for answers after strong 2016
  • Globalisation needs to be all or nothing
  • Diary... of a supply chain corruption investigator
  • FedEx executive Gloria Boyland appointed to US Department of Transportation automation advisory team

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Philly Shipyard lays keel for fourth LNG-ready APT tanker
  • Former Supply Officer of the Year heads for slammer
  • Hong Kong operator takes delivery of 199 passenger cat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Optimistic Odfjell raises $82m in second bond sale
    Chemical tanker player says latest issue was 'substantially' oversubscribed
  • Progress on tanker spills goes on show
    Exhibition at IMO will commemorate Torrey Canyon disaster while showcasing progress in averting incidents since
  • Koch bets on capesizes
    Flurry of charter activity remains unabated despite softening spot rates
  • Ocean Alliance partners in the frame for OOCL takeover
    Deal could be largely affected by political power
  • Ecsa urges Brussels to approve non-EU shipbreakers
    Shipowners argue that European Commission approval will influence other yards to upgrade their standards
  • Meaningful consolidation in dry bulk not possible: Western Bulk boss
    Chief executive Jens Ismar says expect market volatility this year
  • Lloyds Bank takes another shot at LNG carrier sale
    Steam turbine-propelled British Trader put on sale without sister vessels
  • Transpacific rates continue to soar
    SCFI indicates another GRI success, as Asia-Europe continues to hold firm
  • SHI gunning for $6bn of new orders in 2017
    Shipbuilding industry could improve marginally over last year
  • Chinese iron ore imports smash earlier records
    But after a surge in 2016, the outlook for the year ahead may not be too rosy
  • China eyes bigger slice of global shipbuilding market
    State backing for acceleration of yard mergers, acquisitions and investments abroad
  • Triyards inspires further analyst optimism
    Continued profit in market bloodbath sparks upbeat comments
  • Cosco Shipping signs $26bn One Belt, One Road finance deal
    China Development Bank to help stabilise Chinese conglomerate's long-term financial standing
  • Mermaid Maritime earns 'buy' rating from DBS
    Offshore firm looks set to escape downturn with potential privatisation upside as risks dissipate
  • Singapore and Gujarat ink port and logistics pact
    Singapore firms to tap opportunities to develop and implement port-related infrastructure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • US ruling a warning to motor carrier's owner-operator model
  • NW Alliance allows former Hanjin terminal sale
  • US Commerce report stresses port metrics
  • Oakland expects to outpace fellow West Coast ports
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates jump on tight capacity
  • China Cosco gets $26B for Belt and Road initiatives
  • Attempt to block US driver logging rule falters
  • Ocean Alliance partners best placed to buy OOCL
  • Tight Asia-Europe space steadies spot rates

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Silversea hikes bond fundraiser to $550m
    Moody's upgrades rating on cruiseship owner's debt as bond drive seeks to refinance newbuidling Silver Muse.
  • Odfjell bond issue nets over $80m
    Norwegian shipowner has additional cash for expansion after latest visit to bond market.
  • Diana and Navios lock in year-plus charters
    Koch takes a capesize from each owner for up to 16 months, while Cargill renews charter for Diana kamsarmax.
  • Serco agrees pay deal for freight ferries
    Low-paid workers on northern Scottish routes get a wage boost.
  • Producer Sonangol sells products tanker
    Latest sale taken as further evidence of asset price declines.
  • SCI plots $48m newbuild spend
    Indian owner to use yard refund cash for offshore and LPG vessel orders.
  • Chartworld linked to another bulker
    Lou Kollakis company said to be buying third kamsarmax this year.
  • Lewis: OPEC cut no knockout for tankers
    Credit Suisse analyst hits back at suggestions the tanker up-cycle is a thing of the past.
  • PSVs leaving Brazil offshore sector
    Vega Corona departure confirms trend of smaller market.
  • Statoil burst boosts AHTS rates
    The Norwegian oil major fixed six ships on Friday for three rig moves.
  • MAIB: chief officer made fatal error
    Seafarer fell to his death after needlessly climbing on top of moving cargo.
  • Crew deny cocaine smuggling charges
    Vessel was intercepted off Tasmania with 185kg of drugs on board.
  • Reach Subsea set for $12m pay day
    North Energy not looking for change after investment, with Knut Saeberg praising present leadership.
  • Quotes of the week: shipping wit
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Solstad wins Ichthys CSV contract
    Norwegian owner sending vessel chartered from Reach to western Australia.
  • Owner plots protection for Bharati yard
    Edelweiss reconstruction company could file insolvency case against Indian shipbuilder to stop winding-up claims from creditors.
  • Samsung Heavy raises orders target
    South Korean shipbuilder aims at new contracts valued at more than $6bn in 2017, which it sees as a key year.
  • Navios Partners packs $500m on shelf
    Angeliki Frangou-led MLP lays groundwork for potential equity sales.
  • Korean yards to cut 4,000 extra jobs
    Industry sources claim big three shipbuilders will seek to reduce workforce further in 2017.
  • More Sea Trucks defaults revealed
    West African offshore specialist has laid up ships without the written consent of the bond trustee.
  • Fire ravages CSL transshipment barge
    Flames engulf FOTB loading panamax bulker with iron ore off port in Southern Australia.
  • ISS targets maritime advisory services
    Maritime services company says move is first of a new pipeline of products and services.
  • Portigon to sell bulker as crew claims wages
    Crew claims seniority in proceeds from any pending sale of the arrested vessel.
  • Ocean Hope owner and operator fined $2.7m
    US court hands done penalty for Greek firms who also face five-year term of probation.
  • DBS Bank upgrades Mermaid Maritime
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator in much better financial shape, says analyst.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Chassis pool co-op launches in Ohio Valley
    The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) is launching a chassis pool in the Ohio Valley on Monday. The new pool, which will be ...
  • Executive Moves: IICL, Dayton Freight and Page International
    The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) has appointed TRAC Intermodal President and CEO Keith Lovetro as IICL Chairman for ...
  • South Carolina budget includes funds for Jasper Terminal
    Gov. Nikki Haley has included in the 2017-18 fiscal year budget funding for a proposed port in Jasper, S.C. "We must continue to ensure th...
  • Commentary: Welcome to 2017
    Supply chain professionals are particularly skilled in dealing with uncertainty, but 2017 will test even the best of us. Uncertainty regard...
  • SCFI ticks up 2.3%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 968.40 to ...
  • Comments sought for miscellaneous trade legislation petitions
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started accepting comments on petitions seeking temporary duty suspensions and reductions...
  • Port of Oakland expects growth in 2017
    The port handled 1.83 million TEUs of loaded containers in 2016 Source: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock What a difference a year makes at th...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2017
  • Izmit Bay reopens to bunkers, shipping operations: sources
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russian Novokuybishev cuts crude intake on fuel oil export woes
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Cruise ship arrested in Singapore after collapse of All Leisure Holidays
  • Intercargo backs IMO against shipping inclusion in EU ETS
    "Shipping is by definition an international activity and the IMO is the appropriate body to address its global challenges."
  • Bunkers, shipping operations suspended at Izmit Bay: sources
  • TANKERS: Asia Piracy declines but crew abductions in Philippines up: ReCAAP
  • Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes 10-12% growth in bunker sales in 2017
    Company's global bunker sales were around 5 million mt in 2016, 2 million mt of which were in Singapore
  • 'Significant' oil supply-demand gap possible in three to four years: IEA's Birol
  • CHINA DATA: DEC CRUDE OIL IMPORTS HIT ALL-TIME HIGH OF 36.38 MIL MT
    Oil companies rushed in to maximize usage of their import and export quotas for the year.
  • CHINA DATA: Oil product exports jump 34% on year to 48 mil mt in 2016
  • FACTBOX: Global energy implications of Tillerson as top US diplomat
    Rex Tillerson's appointment could have hug impact on upstream oil and gas activity, international pipelines, nuclear energy
  • FUTURES: Crude futures stay supported by output cuts, weaker dollar

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
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.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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