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BRIEFS
December 19, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port's November volume soars 11.8pc, rising 8.2pc in first 11 months
  • CSX boss Hunter Harrison dies at 73 - just days after going on medical leave
  • Maersk Line scraps port call to Shanghai, Shenzhen due to congestion
  • Wilmington port wins permission to complete refrigeration process on dock
  • CMA CGM to offer new insurance for cargo damage and loss
  • APL adds 3 port calls to its India Pakistan-Mediterranean (IPM) express service
  • APL chalks up 150 years to become one of Japan's longest-serving shipping lines
  • eCommerce logistics hub for CEE-China agricultural products opens in Bulgaria
  • UPS ready onslaught during holiday season after cyber week surge
  • Lufthansa Cargo provides extra Xmas Frankfurt-NY flights for Deutsche Post
  • Xeneta expands to provide air cargo rates benchmarking service in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • "K" Line takes delivery of large VLCC
  • China-Vietnam Express service to be launched
  • Hapag-Lloyd envisages growth in merchant shipping in Mexico for 2018
  • IMO adopts vision & strategic directions
  • OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance its intra-Asia network
  • SCFI Asia-N. Europe rates up again
  • THE Alliance looks forward to continued success in 2018
  • The Foundation Det Norske Veritas assumes full ownership of DNV GL
  • Container throughput up at major global ports
  • Containerised cargo has second highest share in Major Ports during April-Nov.
  • Procedure for execution / monitoring of "No Use Bond" in respect of clearance of import FCL containers involving NOC from Participating Government Agencies (PGAs)-Reg
  • Patrik Ziegler appointed Managing Director of GAC North America

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • Slideshow: Top takeaways from Fairplay's EU MRV webinar
  • Brighter future for Swedish registry as new tonnage tax starts to work
  • MSC to convert 11 mega container ships at Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Energy transition specialist Miriam Maes takes chair at port of Rotterdam
  • COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation orders seven tankers from CSSC Guangzhou
  • JERA and EDF set up LNG trading firm
  • HMM may order up to 21 container ships in 2018
  • Hyundai HI aims to be market leader in LNG-powered ships
  • KSmart buys and leases back ships from South Korean owners

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • Asian volumes still switching to Canadian ports from US hubs as fears grow over rates
  • Gateway set to lose Asia-Europe box service as THE Alliance revamps network
  • Blockchain ePODs 'can help eliminate supply chain cashflow bottlenecks'
  • Vancouver port workers rally against controversial border pre-clearance changes
  • Delta Cargo flights hit by power outage at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
  • North American railroad legend Hunter Harrison dies at 73
  • China lavishes aid on Pakistan town, as it builds a deepwater port

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • VIDEO: Ponant orders cruise icebreaker with hybrid LNG dual fuel power
  • Ingalls gets $63 million for initial phase of Fitzgerald repairs
  • Washington State launches Maritime Blue initiative
  • Hyundai Heavy develops designs for larger LNG fueled ships
  • Nexans extends charter of GC Rieber construction vessel
  • Damen and Concordia Group form inland waterways JV
  • One third of ships will fit scrubbers, predicts Foreship
  • How hackers could sink bulk carriers
  • PODCAST: Nautican's Elizabeth Boyd Discusses Propulsion Efficiency

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • CHIRP Maritime Feedback translated into Tagalog
    Programme was established in 2003 to provide an independent confidential reporting system of the type already then in place in...
  • Vale looks to the next generation of VLOCs
    Vale secures second and third generations of VLOCs in a way that can befriend shipping firms while not worsening overcapacity
  • Forties closure hurt aframax demand as suezmax escapes from Nigerian strike
    Update: PENGASSAN halts its planned nationwide strike
  • Jefferies new research guru bets on LNG and product tankers in 2018
    New lead shipping analyst Randy Giveans sees capacity shortages for the first time in 10 years
  • Rickmers rescue on hold until 2018
    Deal was due to be signed off last month
  • Daily Briefing
    The 2017 Lloyd's List Top 100 Most Influential People in Shipping is available online now
  • Cosco Shipping orders seven tankers from GSI
    Deliveries are scheduled between November 2019 and January 2021
  • Money committed to new boxship orders stays subdued
    Clarksons data shows that ordering restraint continues despite contracts for 22,000 teu ships
  • India's coal growth promises opportunities for dry bulk
    Coal consumption to get boost from power sector
  • Tilbury advances port expansion plan
    Port authorities submit development consent order to the Planning Inspectorate to build Tilbury2
  • The Alliance unveils details of services to be launched from April 2018
    The group will roll out 33 services covering the Asia-Europe/Mediterranean, transpacific and transatlantic trades
  • Union ends industrial action at Melbourne port's VICT
    The management has reinstated a worker whose employment had been terminated on grounds of national security clearance
  • Rotterdam to pilot fixed window service for container barges with inland cargoes
    Service allows barge operators to to load or offload a larger volume of containers at Hutchison Ports' Europe Container Terminals...
  • Aframax market to remain challenging, says Gibsons
    Freight rates to remain under pressure in the coming year
  • MSC goes ahead with plans to stretch boxships to expand capacity
    Vessels to be upgraded by a CSIC subsidiary yard to 17,000 teu from 14,000 teu
  • V.Group in deal with Clipper to grow dry bulk vessel management market
    Both companies will operate under separate documents of compliance to meet the specialist needs of tanker and dry bulk clients
  • Newcastle readies for diversification amid future coal woes
    New chairman of Australian port warns that New South Wales' Hunter region and port must invest elsewhere to thrive

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • ELD era begins for US truckers, shippers
  • New York backs upstate inland port
  • Analysis: Infrastructure - post-Brexit UK's critical asset
  • Spotlight now on CSX's Foote to soothe shippers
  • CMA CGM's APL adds west coast India call
  • Cargo tech seen cutting costs, boosting productivity
  • Shippers face post-Lunar New Year changes

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • Experience seekers benefit cruise industry
    Economy and other factors may hurt sector, according to UBS analyst.
  • Vard to build first hybrid cruise icebreaker
    Vessel will be built for French cruise company Ponant.
  • Steensland raises offer price to cement Solvang takeover
    Unity Invest will own 96% stake in Solvang, following completion of offer.
  • NAT sees positive 2018 on back of $600m financial overhaul
    Initiative will make suezmax specialist 'one of the strongest companies' on Wall Street, Hansson tells shareholders.
  • Mavrinac to lead Jefferies investment banking team
    Veteran analyst takes on senior investment banking position with long-term associate stepping up.
  • Forties fracture starting to hit PSVs
    Vessel demand drops as platforms shut down in North Sea.
  • Marnavi heads to China for tanker duo
    Italian owner orders product carrier pair at Wuchang.
  • Norden takes Greek tanker on time charter
    Contract comes at the end of a busy year for the Danish owner's tanker division.
  • Damen and Concordia Group form JV
    Dutch shipbuilders teaming up on inland waterway vessels.
  • SITC heading for 40% profit rise
    Boxship owner has enjoyed strong 2017 so far as volumes rise.
  • Stifel shifts Golar Partners to buy and stays bullish on parent
    MLP raised to buy ahead of Hilli Episeyo dropdown and anticipated contract awards.
  • First Ship Lease in talks to extend $480m loan
    Singapore tanker and boxship owner wants to buy more time to refinance debt.
  • Sinokor VLCC said to be 11th scrapped globally in 2017
    Reported price is the highest seen in the market for such tankers this year, sources say.
  • Thorco Projects moves into Italy and France
    Danish owner's global network strengthened with two new offices.
  • THE Alliance reveals bigger plans for 2018
    ONE, Yang Ming and Hapag-Lloyd to run 250 ships on all east-west trade lanes next year.
  • Viking Supply: outlook gloomy until spring
    Oslo-listed owner sees a highly challenging market next year following bigger Q3 loss.
  • Clarksons sees scrapping at 'elevated levels'
    Shipbroking giant expects strong demolition activity despite 20% year-on-year fall.
  • SS Teo plans to keep PIL "nimble"
    Boxship boss wants to maintain freedom through independence.
  • Shipping backed by most favourable tide in a decade
    Jefferies expects all core markets to see an improvement in 2018.
  • Clipper teams with V Group on bulker management
    Cooperation sees 28 office staff and 1,000 crew added to Dania Ship Management venture formed with Nordic Tankers.
  • GC Rieber stretches Polar King charter
    Construction ship to stay with Nexans until August 2019.
  • Viking Ocean orders two more cruiseships
    Torstein Hagen company back at Fincantieri for ninth and tenth ships in series.
  • Mikaelsen leaves Subsea 7 after 25 years
    Vice president to be replaced by strategy and technology executive Stuart Fitzgerald at Oslo-listed owner.
  • APL looks to widen Middle East presence
    CMA CGM subsidiary is adding new port calls to its India Pakistan-Mediterranean service.
  • Cosco Shipping Energy orders more tankers
    Hong Kong-listed owner adds to newbuilding tally with series of crude and product tankers.
  • Burgess Marine goes into administration
    Difficult trading conditions and unpaid bill for refit project spell the end for UK shipyard group.
  • Newcastle set to reduce coal dependence
    Aussie port to continue move away from commodity exports and target cruise and containers.
  • Brand new handymax bulker grounds in US
    Taiwanese-owned ship said to have taken on water in two forward compartments.
  • Barclays in talks for Seadrill investment
    As John Fredriksen-led drilling company seeks to cement pre-packaged bankruptcy, another alternative track emerges.
  • KNOT Offshore Partners buys tanker from parent
    Drop-down vessel comes with five-year charter.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • SensiGuard SCIC: Cargo theft expected to increase during holiday season
    Losses of cargo due to theft are expected to increase during the 2017 holiday season compared to last year due to many factors, including t...
  • Longtime railroad executive E. Hunter Harrison dies at 73
    Longtime railway executive E. Hunter Harrison died on Saturday at the age of 73. A former president and chief executive officer of Class I...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2017
  • SAUDI DATA: October crude exports rise 325,000 b/d on month
    Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia in October rose 325,000 b/d month on month to 6.874 million b/d, having fallen to six-year lows in September, the latest data from the kingdom showed Monday.
  • Forties outage lifts prospects for US crude exports
    The closure of the Forties pipeline system last week has created fresh export opportunities for US producers in Europe and Asia, which should keep downward pressure on crude inventories.
  • OPEC's alliance triumph to face stiff tests in 2018
    With a renewed output cut agreement in place through the end of 2018 that brings Libya and Nigeria into the fold, OPEC enters the new year brimming with confidence that its market rebalancing efforts will remain on track.
  • Houston Ship Channel closed to all traffic due to fog
    Houston Ship Channel pilots suspended all boardings for both inbound and outbound vessels at 2:08 pm CST (2008 GMT) Monday, a dispatcher said, due to heavy fog.
  • ICE Brent inches higher, putting premium to WTI over $6/b
    ICE February Brent rose 18 cents to $63.41/b Monday as the prolonged closure of the Forties pipeline remains supportive, while NYMEX product crack spreads strengthened after having slipped recently.
  • Trafigura gets creative as trade finance becomes elusive
    A tough financing environment and the pressures of a highly competitive and low-margin business have forced commodity traders to tap new, and often unusual, avenues for raising cash.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable on lack of fresh drivers
    ANZ bank in a report early Monday said investor uncertainty was stoked by the series of conflicting issues last Friday.

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