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BRIEFS
May 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • SEKO cites re-shoring as cause for expansion in New York, Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia container traffic increases 28pc in April to 49,000 TEU
  • Virginia container volumes increase 4.6pc in April to 225,196 TEU
  • Port of Oakland container volume up 4pc in April to 196,247 TEU
  • Yang Ming narrows quarterly loss 75.3pc to US$29 million
  • New US China trade deal eases access for beef, electronics, natural gas
  • Baltic Dry Index on May roller coaster ending more up than down so far
  • China's central bank sees difficulties funding belt and road scheme
  • Rotterdam launches online 'Navigate' route planning app for shippers
  • Frankfurt airport sets new tighter carbon reduction targets
  • Amsterdam airport successfully tests out smart airway bill checking system
  • Dubai's dnata to acquire AirLogistix USA to boost US operations

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Azkar becomes Dachser
  • Cochin Shipyard constructing passenger-cum-cargo vessels for A&N Islands under 'Make in India' initiative
  • ICS commits shipping to ambitious CO2 reduction objectives
  • In preparation for Brexit, topical freight & trade issues to be discussed at joint UK meeting
  • Kerry Logistics acquires Tuvia Italia
  • Milaha launches door-to-door shipping service between Qatar & UAE
  • Ministry of Shipping extends support to MANSA's conference on GST
  • SCFI rates down
  • SM Line expeditiously building up fleet
  • South Korean shipbuilding looking up
  • Timing of recovery in crude tanker shipping market seen dependent on level of scrapping
  • Oilmeals export shows impressive gain
  • Cochin pitched as an ideal bunkering destination at international bunkering conference
  • GMB discusses nautical regulatory framework & challenges with stakeholders
  • Several important decisions taken at Kandla Port Trust Board Meeting
  • India & UK to cooperate in urban transport sector
  • New independent GSA network launched
  • Exporters have certain apprehensions about GST: FIEO
  • India & Chile to implement expanded PTA

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Relocating to Dubai
  • Financial support for Spanish forwarders
  • Upgrading Kansas rail infrastructure
  • Finland back on the map
  • EU road transport more than pays its way
  • Italian companies announce software cooperation
  • Opening offices worldwide
  • UPS Latin America welcomes industry stalwart
  • Mixed bag of results for Marseille-Fos
  • Today: launch of new Oslo-Tel Aviv cargo route
  • Simpson picked for CCO post at J.B.Hunt
  • Car maker shifts parts transport services to railway
  • Silk Way joins Champ weight/balance programme
  • HHLA begins 2017 with strong tailwinds
  • Net profit vaults by more than 11%

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Spanish dockers prepare to strike over new decree
  • Decision-maker: Frank Coles, CEO, Transas
  • Costa Concordia captain begins 16-year jail sentence
  • India makes cabotage push
  • Profitability lies ahead as Maersk spells out recovering market
  • Families of 17 Stellar Daisy crew members agree to compensation
  • Berbera Port to serve trade needs of landlocked Ethiopia
  • O&G spending improves, but benefits to offshore will come later
  • Police take away more documents from Samsung HI in crane accident
  • Rising volume narrows HMM's Q1 operating loss
  • Evergreen in profit as Wan Hai, Yang Ming fall to first quarter loss
  • Lone investor blocks sale of Rickmers Maritime fleet to Navios
  • Baltic Dry Index recovers from three-week fall
  • Victim's remains found in Sewol wreckage
  • PSA reviewing HMM's handling fees

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • New era of competition sees AN-124 charter cost fall by up to 40%
  • Air cargo boom at Budapest Airport as multinational shippers move in
  • Amazon: 'find the best people for logistics outside logistics'
  • Analysis Q1: DSV, CH Robinson, Expeditors - and the winner is...
  • Disgruntled Rickmers Maritime bondholder seeks to block fleet sale to Navios
  • What is happening with Alibaba and liner shipping?
  • Benoit Dumont to be new CEO at Unilode
  • Amazon-ex Arthur Valdez aims to transform Target from elephant to gazelle

Marine Logweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Bollinger Algiers adds 4,000-ton lift dry dock
  • Modular L-ion battery system gets DNV GL type approval
  • ICS to IMO: Set hefty CO2 reduction targets
  • Norwegian Coastal Admin newbuild to have R-R hybrid system
  • Frontline fires another salvo in DHT takeover battle
  • Legislators seek offshore wind tax credits
  • Costa Concordia: Schettino starts serving prison term

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Hamburg shipping elite toast arrival of Lloyd's List Containers
    Rebranded magazine adds to Lloyd's List's portfolio of products
  • Koch takes fifth Diana capesize on charter
    Trader has chartered 15 dry bulk vessels so far this year
  • Navig8 Product Tankers slides to loss
    Rising costs overcome expanding revenues
  • Handysize earnings slip to lowest in two months
    Asian holidays bring a slight dip, but brokers suggest that US Gulf has bottomed out
  • DryShips takes delivery of second aframax tanker
    Latest vessel comes amid 17 recent acquisition deals
  • Junk bond rebellion could wreck Rickmers rescue
    Small investors may scupper deal with banks unless they get better outcome
  • Maersk Tankers offers refuge in pools
    Will taking the plunge protect owners in 2017, or be a sticking plaster masking inevitable decline?
  • Boskalis axes 230 head office jobs
    Dredging company continues with two-year cost-cutting agenda after poor 2016
  • DSME to get $6bn bailout after court dismisses investors' appeal
    Shipbuilder's private lenders to also provide refund guarantees of up to $500m for future orders
  • Accolades for Zim as Maersk acknowledges superior results
    Israeli line phasing in 10,000 teu ships to US east coast service as it builds on its strengths
  • Arctic states launch best practice forum for shipping
    Inaugural meeting to be held in London next month
  • ICS calls for more ambitious CO2 reduction goals
    Chamber tells IMO it also needs to recognise concerns raised by developing nations over the impact of emissions reductions on trade
  • OOCL receives first ultra large containership
    Company has another five 21,000 teu-class ships set for delivery this year
  • JES sets shipbuilding asset sales deadline at end-2017
    Move comes after independent auditor's second disclaimer of opinion
  • HMM narrows first-quarter operating losses
    Updated: Revenue up 14% year on year
  • Rickmers Maritime bondholder looking to halt fleet sale to Navios
    Company warns of liens and vessel arrests if matter is not resolved
  • Oetker name sails on as AO Shipping preserves heritage with newbuilding
    Shipping family's third generation making its mark as Hamburg Süd Oetker shareholders sell up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Werner Enterprises enters last-mile logistics market
  • Rail-truck pricing fight restrains US domestic intermodal rates
  • Global container trade expands at fastest pace since 2010
  • Bondholder challenges Rickmers Maritime fleet sale
  • Toll Logistics pushes Japan Post Holdings into the red
  • At Schneider, last-mile acquisitions fuel growth
  • NY-NJ port honing navigation for ships up to 18,000-TEU
  • Ethiopia gains access to Berbera Port
  • Maersk: Fundamentals in place for 2017 market revival
  • Indian authorities inch toward agreement to avoid strike
  • Evergreen swings to profit on higher rates, volume

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Judge ejects VT Halter lawsuit against offshore vessel duo
    Lawsuit over $3.3m in alleged debt shot down on technicality.
  • UBS sees orders as 'threat' to tanker stocks
    Analyst Spiro Dounis says he's 'not ready to buy' as supply side leaves reason for concern.
  • HMM operating loss narrows in first quarter
    Restructured Korean owner boosted by higher revenue in first three months.
  • Trio crash Webber's governance rankings
    Three newcomers find elite status in Wells Fargo's latest report, while one prominent shipping group has barely escaped the stragglers' list.
  • Top Ships strikes deal for $5m cash boost
    Low-profile investor Xanthe Holdings provides funds for growth plans, CFO says.
  • Maersk Tankers targets further pool expansion
    Growth of commercially managed fleet still a goal despite record vessel count.
  • Frontline fights on in battle for DHT Holdings
    Robert Hvide Macleod takes aim at twin CEO's structure in latest open letter.
  • Maersk Supply lands major Culzean deal
    Danish owner scoops another integrated contract in the North Sea.
  • Diana secures better rates for bulker pair
    Koch Shipping keeps doing business with Greek owner and Narina Maritime extends existing charter.
  • Topaz wins Med MPSV charter
    UAE owner says multipurpose ship clinches deal with oil major.
  • Schettino starts jail term 'like ship boy'
    Costa Concordia captain scrubs out new cell after final Italian appeal fails.
  • Euronav on the road with $200m bond issue
    Paddy Rodgers explains why leading tanker market consolidator is looking at a new capital source.
  • Pangaea sees uptick in quarterly profit
    Bottom line grows modestly, but adjusted profit surges as market improves.
  • Police raid Samsung for second time
    Investigations into fatal crane collapse at Korean shipyard continues.
  • Yang Ming slashes first quarter loss
    Taiwanese container line improves result as revenue grows.
  • RMT bondholder looks to block Navios boxship sale
    Legal move by investor said to be unprecedented in the history of Singapore's bond market.
  • Cosco Corp wins FSRU module contract
    Singapore-listed shipbuilding group puts pen to paper with European buyer.
  • Boskalis axeing 230 office jobs
    Dutch shipping group needs to save money in downturn.
  • Evergreen makes it back into the black
    Taiwanese container line boosted by revenue rise in the first quarter.
  • Meiji Shipping beats its earnings forecast
    Diversified Japanese shipowner boosts its full-year profit thanks to higher revenue.
  • Gener8 Maritime deal marks first VLCC price rise since January
    Transaction indicates a 5% bump in the value of a five-year-old VLCC, analyst says.
  • Soechi Lines plots $300m bond sale
    Indonesian tanker owner aims to boost finances with seven-year debt.
  • Wartsila expands with Greensmith takeover
    Finnish shipping solutions company expands energy footprint with acquisition of leading US firm.
  • Navios Maritime Partners reloads after spending spree
    New York-listed owner puts an extra $500m on the shelf after busy couple of months.
  • Swiber companies enter liquidation
    Two liquidators from Deloitte & Touche are appointed at Southsea Marine and Swiber Atlantis.
  • Hansson family snaps up more NAO shares
    Shipowner takes his holding in OSV specialist to 6.5% with latest deals.
  • Crewman killed in tanker fire
    Three others injured after blaze at Al Hamriyah in the UAE.
  • Milaha launches UAE cargo run
    Qatari owner looking to capitalise on trade between Doha and Dubai.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • Airbus' commercial drone startup takes off
    Airbus has launched its U.S. base and operations of a new commercial drone startup, dubbed Airbus Aerial, the French aerospace manufacturer...
  • Oakland begins project to increase crane height
    Port of Oakland said work has begun on raising four ship-to-shore cranes at the Ocean International Container Terminal. The port said the ...
  • Port of Quincy, Wash. looks for dry bulk cargo
    The Port of Quincy Intermodal Terminal, located in central Washington on the BNSF Stevens Pass Line, said that it is holding discussions wi...
  • APM Terminals Gothenburg initiates lockout action
    Port terminal operator APM Terminals will initiate a partial lockout of dockworkers at its facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, effective May 19...
  • HMM buys Algeciras terminal
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is purchasing a port terminal in Spain for 117.6 billion South Korean won (U.S. $105.2 million), according to...
  • Port of Marseille Fos volumes drop 3% in Q1
    The French Mediterranean Port of Marseille Fos saw its throughput drop of 3 percent to 19.56 metric tons across all cargo sectors in the fi...
  • Drewry: Global container volumes up sharply in Q1
    Container volumes in the first quarter of 2017 were sharply higher than in the same 2016 period, according to a recent report from Drewry c...
  • Dachser rebrands Iberian subsidiary
    German global third-party logistics company Dachser has completed the integrations of its Iberian subsidiary Azkar Group into its European ...
  • S.C. gas tax hike gets official green light
    The South Carolina legislature has overruled Gov. Henry McMaster's veto on a highway funding bill that will increase the state's current 16...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2017
  • EKOFISK TRACKER: North Sea loadings down to 257,143 b/d last week
    This was an average of 257,143 b/d, down 85,714 b/d from the previous week.
  • Stable ULSD crack lifts sour VGO with sweet feedstock on iffy footing
    The crack for ULSD against region-dominant Louisiana Light Sweet crude has been rangebound at $10.95-$11.15/b since May 5
  • East-West 380 CST fuel oil swap hits lowest since Feb on firmer barges
    The weakening paper spread has led arbitrage window for deliveries between Rotterdam and Singapore to close.
  • Expected May distillate arrivals from USGC edge up to 710,000 mt
    That has left May lagging behind in terms of arrivals compared with April which saw 1.25 million mt of distillates from the US Gulf Coast.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • TRADER NOTE: Hanne Sorensen to be interim CEO of V. Group
    New CEO is scheduled to start in Q4 2017.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi Arabia, Russia agree that 9-month extension to output cut deal needed
    "Preliminary consultations show that everybody is committed" to the output agreement, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said.
  • FUTURES: Crude up; market mulls Saudi, Russian agreement to cuts

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