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BRIEFS
June 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cyber attack hits Maersk's IT system affecting global operations
  • Yang Ming provides update on 2nd round of recapitalisation plan
  • SeaLand moves AC3 service from Hutchison to APMT
  • Global idle fleet size grows by 20,000 TEU over a fortnight to 538,270 TEU
  • EU pushes for 'free and fair' trade with China, US
  • British freight forwarders association calls for 'softer' Brexit
  • CEVA opens office in Myanmar offering air and ocean freight services
  • US$44b project can link Thailand to China's Belt and Road initiative
  • Kuehne + Nagel begins building Swiss pharma handling facility
  • Cathay Pacific codeshares with MIAT Mongolian Airlines
  • Lion City's air cargo soars 12.5pc in May
  • Asia Pacific airlines post 5.4pc increase in international traffic in May
  • Etihad Airways Engineering outsources MRO logistics to DHL Supply Chain

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Cruise tourism to be a growth driver for India's economy, says Nitin Gadkari
  • IRClass signs MoU with Coast Guard for capturing & maintaining refit & fatigue analysis data of vessels
  • Multipurpose shipping sector looking up, says analysis
  • NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 15th straight year
  • SHIPPING THE FUTURE: CMA CGM unveils its new ambition
  • Swiftline Global Logistics celebrates three successful years
  • Major Ports handle more cargo in first two months
  • Steps being taken to allay situation at APM Terminals Mumbai
  • Ministry of Railways strengthens coordination mechanism with state govts for faster execution of projects
  • FIEO seeks exemption from GST on inputs used in exports
  • US seeks more Indian market access for its exports
  • 'Winds of Change' conference in Vadodara deliberates on key issues

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK company places order for 46 new Eurocargos
  • Kazakhstan receives first IRIS certification
  • Senior appointment at Narrow Aisle
  • Miami welcomes more airlines than any other US airport
  • "Yes" to deepening the Jacksonville shipping channel
  • Ramping up capacity for trailers and containers
  • Icao calls for renewed commitment to Lomé declaration
  • New hazmat warehouse centralizes services
  • Cool Chain Association names new chairman
  • Abu Dhabi Ports gets concession for Fujairah
  • FTA says EU workers essential for British trade
  • Boosting Baltic-China trade
  • Antonov Airlines picks ACP as Australian sales agent
  • Henk Venema new chairman of Cargo iQ
  • New York welcomes first 10,000 teu vessel
  • Pharmaceutical facility opens in Dublin

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Lose crews to increase vessel safety, says expert
  • Shipowners warned to prepare for further port strife
  • Maersk Line shuts down new orders in wake of cyber-attack
  • Danes endorse Australian high-speed design
  • Shipping told cyber-attacks can be fatal to business
  • Shipping business sentiment jumps, but lags behind other transport sectors
  • IMO not enforcing coatings convention
  • Thai tanker looted in first oil theft piracy this year
  • South Korean liner operators to form intra-Asia consortium
  • Chinese maritime authorities start inspecting converted ore carriers
  • Shipbreaking sentiment improves as Bangladesh likely to overturn taxes

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Maersk ransomware attack has potential to disrupt 'tens of thousands' of shippers, warns analyst
  • Maersk booking and port operations hit by cyber attack as hackers demand ransom
  • ONE could quit South Africa trade in response to merger rejection
  • India approves new Delhi airport, as Pune export cargo facility opens
  • How technology can boost staff retention and not simply replace them
  • Stavros Evangelakakis takes the chair of the Cool Chain Association

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 24
  • Maersk continues to work on recovery from Petya cyber attack
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding to build first Flight III DDG 51
  • Bulkers to have cranes with autonomous discharge feature
  • Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding books pilot boat order
  • Battery power a condition of new Statoil supply vessel contracts
  • Keppel Shipyard books contracts worth US$64 million
  • Mobil Delvac provides outstanding protection for towboat engine
  • Maersk: Cyber attack "contained," ships safe

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • LPG is changing the Panama Canal
    Canal's new era is being defined by gas carriers
  • Kugs das blog
    The world of data protection
  • A textbook response to a digital disaster
    Maersk's response to the Petya cyber attack has been good, but other companies might struggle to cope
  • Logistics sector needs European workers in UK
    Brexit could cause huge problems for freight industry, says FTA
  • Suezmax rates under pressure on low West Africa demand and VLCC competition
    But lifted volumes expected to recover when Nigerian exports peak in August
  • Panamax bulker rates rise above $9,000 per day
    Strong activity reported in Atlantic and China's coal imports are highlighted
  • Light in the gloom for box port operators
    The container shipping industry could be on the cusp of 'a golden age of profitability'
  • Maersk cyber-attack puts unprepared industry on the spot
    Experts call on shipping companies to smarten up or keep getting attacked
  • Statoil awards seven long-term offshore vessel contracts amid market improvements
    Charters worth $368m are for five and three years
  • Hapag Lloyd retains credit rating after UASC merger
    Empty orderbook will allow carrier to pay down debt
  • All eyes on the sulphur cap
    Compliance, transition and enforcement concerns to be tackled in 2018
  • US indicts WWL executives for price fixing
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics denies one executive currently works at the company
  • Breaking through the ice: New currents in the Arctic
    China adds the Arctic to its Belt and Road strategy as other Asian countries boost engagement in the icy north
  • Dry bulk terminals lag in automation
    Bulk terminals need to explore ways to increase efficiencies, say experts at TOC in Amsterdam
  • Maersk contains cyberattack effects
    2M partner MSC offering support
  • Dry bulk recovery being derailed by lack of scrapping
    Shipping association BIMCO says market could perhaps do without some 2,000 ships
  • Dry bulk charter rates forecast to rise in second half
    Research house NRA Capital is not too concerned by capacity growth, as it was driven by a fall in scrapping
  • Algoma Central raises $63m in bond offering
    Underwriters exercise option to purchase additional bonds
  • Antwerp to use blockchain technology in container handling operations
    Move is part of port authorities' initiative to make Antwerp a digitally connected port
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk is put to the test as digital security worries become reality. At TOC Europe in Amsterdam, ports face a...
  • EU data protection crackdown looms
    Hefty fines and trading restrictions could be levied under new rules coming in May 2018
  • New York welcomes bigger containerships
    In pictures: ZIM Antwerp easily sailed under the revamped Bayonne Bridge, ushering in a new era for the Port of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Cargo bookings via INTTRA reopen at Maersk Line
  • No data breach in cyberattack on TNT, FedEx says
  • Brazil's Imbituba set for growth after winning Asia service
  • ILA's Daggett backs European protest of APMT, cites cyberattack
  • Cyberattack on Maersk underscores need for global strategy
  • Ship upsizing threatens terminals with 'catastrophic' failure
  • Hapag-Lloyd keeps credit rating after UASC merger
  • Maersk puts bookings on hold as it deals with cyberattack
  • Cyberattack at APMT Mumbai threatens JNPT fluidity

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Kirby's lenders to add $300m to credit line
    New York-listed articulated tug-barge and tank barge owner expands coffers for acquisition.
  • Russian navy 'harasses' US-flag car carrier
    Warship and helicopter encounter International Shipholding vessel in the Baltic, raising concerns that commercial ships could become targets.
  • Eurotankers set for seventh secondhand buy in 15 months
    Eurotankers is eyeing a 15-year-old suezmax in a deal that would mark its seventh acquisition of secondhand tonnage since early 2016. Market sources have linked the Greek tanker player to the purchase of the 166,400-dwt Hrvatska (built 2005) from Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba for $20.7m. Brokers, however, add that the deal is still on subjects. A senior manager at Tankerska Plovidba declined to c
  • Japan looks to ease LNG cargo resales
    Findings from country's trade commission could help foster growing LNG spot market.
  • GSL looks to pay Citi loan and refinance debt
    New York-listed boxship lessor is looking to sell new bond issuance.
  • Gibson sees 2018 as flat market for tanker rates
    Research from tanker brokerage says supply-demand balance may not right until 2019.
  • Ferry master mistook masts for buoys
    Owner sheds some light on how Iyanough ploughed into breakwater.
  • Awilco LNG financial chief steps down
    Snore Schie Krogstad hands in resignation after six years and will be replaced by Oyvind Ryssdal.
  • DSME in $1.14bn convertible bond issue
    DSME is set to boost its finances with a KRW 1.3 trillion ($1.14bn) convertible bond issue. Seoul-listed DSME revealed the move today as part of a rescue package draw up by its creditors, Yonhap reports. Export-Import Bank of Korea will buy the bonds, according to the news wire. It comes just a few weeks after creditors bought into a KRW 793bn equity sale by the shipbuilder, which received a KR
  • Fjord Line seals $61m loan for buyback
    Norwegian ferry owner offers to purchase bonds maturing next year.
  • Halliburton hunting George Kaiser linked company
    An offshore equipment company part owned by billionaire George Kaiser is set to be sold to industry heavyweight Halliburton. Reuters reported today that Houston-based Halliburton is in final stage talks to buy pump maker Summit ESP. Kaiser, best known in shipping as the owner of LNG specialist Excelerate Energy, financed Summit ESP via his Argonaut Private Equity investment firm. According
  • Seanergy ends offering after raising $2.9m
    Greek bulker owner has bagged $27m in the past 10 months and is eyeing further acquisitions.
  • Eurotankers tied to suezmax purchase
    Greek owner tipped to have added to its crude tanker stable with $20.7m move.
  • Hapag-Lloyd off watch list at S&P
    Post merger rating retained by German line aided by its history of absorbing M&A deals.
  • Seadrill pumps another $100m into NADL
    Restructuring Fredriksen company adds to short-term loan to subsidiary.
  • Fesco restructuring to be 'done next month'
    Russian owner's president says eurobond refinancing deal close.
  • Clarksons: S&P key component of Greek fleet growth
    Sale-and-purchase deals major contributor to Hellenic expansion this decade but China took lead in 2016, brokerage notes.
  • Liberty House 'in talks' for ABG
    UK steel group said to be pursuing takeover of struggling Indian yard.
  • Keppel in conversion spree worth $61.3m
    Singaporean shipbuilder will turn two tankers into FPSOs and a heavylift ship into a crane vessel.
  • GasLog redeems bond issue a year early
    New York-listed owner spends $50m on remainder of its $119m Oslo notes.
  • Fictional first for P&O cruiseship
    Cartoon character Dora the Explorer to become godmother of Pacific Explorer.
  • Statoil retains more PSVs in Dof deal
    Norwegian oil major secures two units for up to 10 years.
  • Cyber-attack affects APM Terminals and Maersk Line
    Danish owner says its containerships are manoeuverable as it monitors situation.
  • Metal Shark gets teeth into $54m deal
    Louisiana shipyard to build up to 13 cutters for Honduras, Costa Rica and others.
  • US charges former WWL execs over alleged price fixing
    Kai Kraass, Anders Boman and Arild Iversen accused of conspiring on bids and rates.
  • Statoil keeps Havila duo for another three years
    Norwegian owner wins extensions to 2020 and 2021 for PSVs.
  • More cyber-attacks expected, report claims
    Norton Rose Fulbright's eighth transport survey suggests big data will be a key disruptor to shipping.
  • Seafarer killed in engine room fire
    Casualty aboard small Greek-owned gas carrier ends in tragedy for one crewmember.
  • Bangladeshi breakers set for tax talks
    Recyclers already looking to take advantage of reversal in punitive taxes with strong price for tanker.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • Kerry Logistics launches Germany-China rail service
    Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has launched a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL)rail freight service between Duisburg, Germany and Shang...
  • PhilaPort opens second automobile berth
    PhilaPort's Pier 122 received its first vessel in 20 years on Tuesday with the arrival of the Glovis Comet , which was carrying Hyundai and...
  • Lidl to expand U.S. presence on two fronts
    German discount grocer Lidl is planning to open a fourth regional headquarters and distribution center, as well as four more brink-and-mort...
  • Anchorage International Airport accepting offers for commercial development
    Six companies around Alaska have submitted formal offers for development and finance projects at the Anchorage International Airport. The ...
  • Maersk issues update on cyber attack
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group was one of several international companies hit by a so-called "Petya" cyber attack on Tuesday, affecting the c...
  • Greek shipowners vote to extend tax pact
    Greek shipowners have agreed to extend their voluntary tax pact by another year, according to multiple news sources. At a meeting of the U...
  • UPS to freeze pension plans for 70,000 non-union employees
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) will freeze pension plans for approximately 70,000 non-union employees in the United States, according to ...
  • Port of Antwerp to pilot blockchain container handling project
    The Port of Antwerp is working with start-up company T-Mining to develop a blockchain solution for safer container handling, the Belgian po...
  • WWL execs indicted in ro-ro shipping collusion case
    One current and two former executives with shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL) are among those that have been indicted...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2017
  • ICE low sulfur gasoil trades in backwardation on prompt tightness
    The market may tip further into backwardation in the coming days, depending on the supply situation, sources said.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks hit four-month low
    Total US fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell 5.4% to 38.174 million barrels, the lowest since the week ended February 17, when it was 37.811 million barrels, EIA data showed.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Cross-Mediterranean Aframax route at seven-month low
    The Aframax market tends to slow in the summer months due to weaker demand for crude oil
  • Next meeting on EU CO2 market reforms 'around July 10': EU source
    Representatives from the parliament and council discussed three core issues on Tuesday as well as points that emerged from interim technical meetings, the source said.
  • Bunker availability at Istanbul rises as holiday backlog eases
  • UPDATE: Maersk energy units unaffected by cyber attack
    Maersk Line is unable to take new bookings "at the present time."
  • Singapore Q3 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts concluded at $4/mt premium
    This compares with the current-quarter term contracts concluded at premiums of around $1.5/mt to the MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments.
  • FUTURES: Crude edges lower amid rise in US stocks
  • New global industry alliance for low carbon shipping to be launched this week
    Attention turns to green house gas emissions after global sulfur cap.
  • Russia cuts June crude output beyond OPEC/non-OPEC deal obligation
    "The cut from October level ... is more than 300,000 b/d. It is that plus a bit more," the Russian Deputy Energy Minister said.
  • TANKERS: Nine BW Group VLCCs acquired by DHT Holdings now delivered
    "Our fleet has expanded by about 50% at what we think is an opportune time in the cycle," DHT said.
  • IMO bunker fuel change to benefit US refiners: Turner, Mason & Co.
    - US a key exporter of low sulfur products like diesel, gasoline - IMO move to displace 1.2 million-2 million b/d of fuel oil - Spread between light, heavy crudes to widen

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