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BRIEFS
April 27, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Troubled Yang Ming says trading stops while it seeks recapitalisation
  • Navios Maritime buys Rickmers' 14 box ships for US$113 million
  • Expanded Panama Canal's performance exceeds internal expectations
  • Zim service starts calling at Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay terminals
  • Canadian National Q1 profit up 12pc to US$650 million, revenue rises 12.5pc
  • CMA CGM joins Adani to run Mundra - India's 'biggest' container port
  • Diana Containerships shares downgraded by Zacks to 'hold'
  • Navis TOS helps Port of Newark to handle more boxes without disruption
  • Antwerp expands Asiadok on the Scheldt with new offices and workshops
  • Virgin Atlantic loses 30-year cargo chief in corporate shakeup
  • Hybrid Airships seen rivalling fixed wing planes in air cargo market
  • New temp-controlled warehouse opens at Leipzig-Halle Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • APL enhances China-Indonesia trade lane with new China South-East Asia Service 6
  • CMA CGM OTELLO becomes largest container vessel to call Indonesia
  • IRClass boosts presence in South-East Asia by opening office in Malaysia
  • LNG shipping's long-term freight rate outlook seen under pressure
  • OSL Shipping Agencies celebrates two decades of success
  • Adani Ports forms JV with CMA CGM to operate container terminal at Mundra Port
  • HAROPA showcases expertise at Breakbulk Europe in Antwerp
  • PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors
  • MACCIA's workshop on export incentives on May 3

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Vulcan wagons converted for special contract
  • European freight volumes rising
  • Prolonged: contract for steel transport by rail
  • Fresh cash and fresh chairman for Tiger Cool Express
  • Laurels for K Line
  • Out today: maps of drone-safe areas and altitudes
  • Uzbekistan: rail electrification proceeding apace
  • Introducing logistics 4.0
  • Mundra CT4 in India ready for megacarriers
  • First milestone at Frankfurt's "speed gate"
  • CMO and CCO for cloud-based technology provider
  • DGL acquires Africa specialist
  • New blocktrain cancelled for lack of trailers
  • No trade flow ebb in sight
  • C.H. Robinson opens offices in Prague and Bucharest
  • AAT obtains Iata pharma certification

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • New bulk player on Wall Street as Saverys' Hunter pulls trigger
  • Marine sector warned over global risk fears
  • New design gas tanker bolsters trans-Atlantic ethane trade
  • Baltic Exchange to launch LNG and container indices
  • Euronav warns freight rates will remain 'challenging' in 2017
  • Hyundai HI's new orders hit three-year high
  • Mundra becomes India's top container port by capacity
  • Transnational companies to render nation-states irrelevant
  • Jurong Port and Oiltanking to build tank terminal in Jurong Island
  • Vale denies talk of more ore carrier orders
  • Demolition prices down again as steel prices head south
  • Frontline offers to buy out combined DHT-BW tanker fleet

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • 1,700 more redundancies as Japan Post pays the price for costly Toll takeover
  • Ambitious Vietjet eyes freighter fleet as Vietnam's air freight throughput doubles
  • 'Excellent' 2016 result at Cargolux a team effort, says CEO Forson
  • Containership capacity: owners hoping it's the start of improved returns
  • No need for more transhipment hubs in South-east Asia, TOC delegates told
  • Happy 61st birthday: how the humble container changed the world
  • CH Robinson revenue up 11% in first quarter, but intermodal disappoints
  • James Ginns takes over from Simon Large as Cathay Pacific director of cargo

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • Kirby says first quarter results in line with expectations
  • Pirate gets life plus 10 years for role in attack on U.S. Navy ship
  • Saab contracts Polish yard to build ship platform for SIGINT vessel
  • Songa Offshore uses IoT to track assets on Cat D rigs
  • NTSB reports on why bulker was in $4.3 million allision
  • Maersk partners with Microsoft for digital transformation
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo unveils compact SCR for two strokes
  • Blank check company swoops on five Wehr Capes
  • Frontline to DHT: Spit out the poison pills and listen
  • Injured crew members airlifted from Tamar
  • Hyundai Heavy sees order intake surge

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings down 18% on waning US Gulf-China coal shipments
    Month-long rally comes to an end with "disappointing" Chinese coal demand
  • LR product tanker trades see their bread and butter sliced
    Soft Asian naphtha demand and newbuilding tonnage keep earnings low this quarter
  • Shanghai congested ahead of May rate rises
    Fog and changes in vessel schedules are adding to loading delays, along with increased traffic from the Yangtze river, operators report
  • Future still bright for private independent shipowners
    Shipping market will still be filled with other people's money but private owners have yet to lose their strength, say industry executives
  • Panama Canal gas transits 'surpass all expectations'
    LNG vessel transits to nearly double by 2020, says ACP
  • Weak pricing the new norm for Wärtsilä's marine business
    Challenging market conditions to persist, says engine maker's Roger Holm
  • Euronav's profit tumbles on short-term challenges
    But medium-term fundamentals keep tanker giant buoyant
  • Demolition to slow in 2017 despite pressure to scrap vessels
    Increasing rates putting a halt on scrapping, but new regulations will send ships to recycling yards, says Clarksons Platou
  • Digitalisation 'is just a means to an end'
    New technologies will only work if business processes change, research head warns
  • HHI's $2.3bn in orders is its highest since 2014
    Group reaps rewards of perceived financial stability with shipbuilding enquiries doubling over last year
  • Zombie companies return to shipping
    The spectre of companies being propped up by banks is haunting the industry again, this time in the offshore supply sector
  • Wärtsilä's service focus pays off as marine demand stays soft
    Order intake up 11% in the first quarter, buoyed by services division
  • Carriers join fight against counterfeit goods
    Box lines have a role to play in preventing the other type of piracy
  • Singapore keeps its crown as world's leading maritime city
    City-state beats Hamburg, Oslo, Shanghai and London to top spot and is expected to keep its position in the future
  • Tanker market consolidation absolutely on the agenda, Teekay chief affirms
    Owners still in early stages of adapting to changing trade flows, says Kenneth Hvid
  • Owners need to scrap larger dry bulk vessels for sustained recovery
    Older vessels demolished are negligible in terms of capacity
  • Baltic Exchange revives container index ambitions after SGX acquisition
    Update: New chief executive Mark Jackson also plans to launch LNG freight index and expand FFA offerings
  • Frontline puts new offer for DHT on the table
    Update: DHT says it will respond 'in due course' after Fredriksen company puts the ball back in its court

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • Solid demand has Asia air cargo posting double-digit rise in volume
  • Maersk, Microsoft team-up to provide demurrage, disruption alerts
  • C.H. Robinson sees truckload rates drop despite volume gain
  • Yang Ming needs millions or market recovery to keep cash flowing
  • Private ports increase pressure on JNPT
  • ITS expands in Ohio Valley to harness intermodal potential
  • Baltic Exchange targets container indices
  • Japanese container trade growth to accelerate
  • Digitized supply chain solutions hinge on carriers

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • Weak rates put Scorpio Tankers in the red
    But first-quarter loss for tanker owner still better than what analysts' estimated.
  • Involvement in ship leasing by China 'more by chance than design'
    Chinese leasing expert Zhou Ling also claims lessors could exit the sector as quickly as they joined if traditional ship finance makes a return
  • Singapore is 'world's top maritime city'
    Singapore has claimed the top spot in a survey of the world's leading maritime cities, which was conducted by Norwegian research and analysis group Menon Economics. Menon's third biannual "Leading Maritime Capitals" report was launched in Singapore yesterday, putting the Lion City in the number one position, followed by Hamburg, Oslo, Shanghai and London. Using 50 different indicators, and feedb
  • Private shipowners trump public rivals in Singapore debate
    Lemos, Chen and Koo lead the charge for private-sector shipowners - and it is concluded that the best days are far from over for the independent companies
  • Nobu Su shot down in case against Pappas
    Appeals court upholds decision throwing out lawsuit that alleged self dealing against Star Bulk chief executive, directors and shareholders.
  • HSW claims court victory over Grimaldi
    Greece's biggest ferry company says local court finds no evidence of wrongdoing.
  • UK War Risks Club on profitable course
    The United Kingdom Mutual War Risks Association is set to report a profitable year according to AM Best, which has affirmed the insurer's 'A-' rating. The ratings agency forecast a positive operating result and a strong investment performance as it gave an update on the club's financial status. AM Best characterised the club's operating performance as 'adequate' and noted its relatively small sc
  • Exmar and Vopak FSRU deal falls apart
    Eight months after announcing the transaction, two parties call it quits.
  • Frontline pulls plug on lawsuit against DHT
    A day after renewed takeover bid, Frontline dismisses New York case 'with prejudice'.
  • Flex LNG looks to fund newbuildings
    Private placement of shares Oslo-listed gasship owner will pay for two orders at DSME.
  • Hunter strikes deal for Oskar Wehr capes
    Saverys family's blank cheque company makes debut deal for five vessels after IPO.
  • Ferry windows smashed by freak waves
    NorthLink's Hrossey returns to Aberdeen following extreme weather incident.
  • Clarksons calls DHT reply as clock ticks on Frontline offer
    Clarksons Platou Securities believes deal has merit but thinks price may have to rise.
  • PSVs prosper as Norway sells out
    Eight ships booked for North Sea work on Wednesday.
  • K Line crewman died of multiple injuries
    UK inquest reveals Celso Banas hit by debris after January blast on boxship.
  • Sea Asia panellists renew calls for restraint
    Gupta sees signs for optimism but all insist against pushing the newbuilding button
  • Carriers remain optimistic about 2017
    But analyst warns about dangers that overcapacity may return to haunt liner sector.
  • Prosafe wins $53m Statoil floatel charter
    Deal will see Safe Zephyrus working in the Norwegian sector of North Sea.
  • CSSC gets help from construction bank
    Chinese shipbuilder enters into debt-for-equity pact to improve its financing structure.
  • Euronav throws hat into consolidation ring
    Chief financial officer says owner could be in market for fleet transactions as rivals jostle for position.
  • Seadrill scraps $253m of Archer guarantees
    Restructuring Fredriksen company agrees $25m cash payment in deal with US energy company.
  • Injured crew airlifted from Tamar
    Manager Splosna Plovba says cause of fatal blast not yet known.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy lowers profit forecast
    Deterioration in shipbuilding partly to blame for more downbeat annual figure.
  • Wartsila keeps first quarter profit stable
    Marine design and solutions provider remains in the black as it boosts order intake by 11%.
  • Angelopoulos set for return in aframaxes
    Metrostar believed to be closing in on a contract for crude tankers at Daehan.
  • Euronav: 'Orders negative, tanker asset prices at bottom'
    Paddy Rodgers-led owner calls price trough and questions VLCC newbuilding run after strong first quarter figures.
  • Yara posts weaker first quarter profit
    Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner hit by weaker margins in opening period.
  • DHT puts Frontline on hold as tanker takeover epic twists again
    DHT reviews latest bid as analyst asks if "Godfather offer" has arrived or if it's just a case of "Groundhog Day".
  • Jackson sets out Baltic Exchange future strategy
    LNG and container indices planned as exchange boss chooses Singapore to launch bold blueprint under SGX ownership

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • Port of Houston increases tonnage, box volumes in Q1
    The Port of Houston handled close to 10 million tons of cargo during the first quarter of 2017, an 11 percent increase over the same period...
  • Marten Transport speeds past analyst expectations in Q1
    Temperature-sensitive truckload carrier Marten Transport, Ltd. had a net income of $8.2 million for the first quarter of 2017, ticking up 0...
  • Cargolux reports 2016 results
    Cargolux, a Luxembourg-based cargo-dedicated airline, reported a net profit of $5.5 million for 2016, down significantly from the $49 milli...
  • Baltic Exchange plans to expand with container product
    London's Baltic Exchange, which has long compiled indexes for dry bulk and tanker markets, said it has plans to expand its involvement in t...
  • C.H. Robinson increases net income, revenues in Q1
    C.H. Robinson's net income totaled $122.1 million for the first quarter of 2017, according to the company's latest financial statements. T...
  • ITSTL acquires WDS rail terminal assets
    ITS Technologies & Logistics, LLC (ITSTL) has purchased certain rail terminal assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based intermodal services provi...
  • Pennsylvania approves $40m in state funding for rail infrastructure
    The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission has approved $40 million in state funding for 34 rail infrastructure improvement and maint...
  • NY, NJ lawmakers call for increased federal infrastructure investment
    Federal lawmakers from New York and New Jersey are urging the government to increase investment in transportation infrastructure following ...
  • Port of NY/NJ box volumes slip 1.7% in March
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 508,270 TEUs of containerized cargo volumes in March 2017, a 1.7 percent decrease from the same...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2017
  • Six vessels docked at Venezuela's CRP awaiting payment for refined products
    Three of the tankers are in Cardon's marine terminal and three are in the Amuay terminal, according to the report.
  • Private independent shipowners to stay: Sea Asia 2017
    Traditional sources of finance for ship orders are drying up as many banks look to improve their lending portfolios and decrease risk, he said.
  • TENDER DATA: Petroecuador sells 1.33 million barrels of fuel oil to Glencore
    Specs & quantity: Seven 190,000 barrel cargoes of maximum 2.5% sulfur fuel
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Private independent shipowners to stay: Sea Asia 2017
    However, size matters, and scale allows shipping companies to grow and enter new markets.
  • TANKERS: Frontline sends DHT takeover offer, demands halt of poison pill arrangements
    "Consistent with its fiduciary duties, DHT's Board will evaluate the proposal from Frontline," said Lind.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • INTERVIEW: Denmark's Hafnia eyes expansion of LR2, MR tanker pools
    "We have a very strong ambition to grow the MR pool globally," Skov said.
  • ANALYSIS: Russia faces balancing act over OPEC/non-OPEC deal extension
    - Output cuts at mature fields hits state budget - Restraining output at current levels may be harder in H2

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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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