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BRIEFS
November 30, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to increase Far East to Middle East, Indian subcontinent rates
  • China mulls second attempt at creating a Shanghai free trade zone
  • DaChan Bay welcomes newly extended intra-Asian Gulf Express
  • Maersk, CMA CGM both use BoxTech container database functions
  • Port of New York and New Jersey handle their first 14,000 TEU ship
  • Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum agrees to end carbon emissions
  • Sydney overtakes Melbourne to as Australia's top container port.
  • Swire Shipping's West Coast North America service to call at Portland
  • ICTSI makes deal with landowners hurt by port development in PNG
  • Rising excess shipping capacity risks blighting record profits
  • Bollore-Oro unite to launch order-to-delivery B2B business
  • HNA mulls asset sales, suggesting it will fall into line with Beijing's will
  • National Air Cargo gets out of hot water again as cash rolls in
  • Astral lands in rebel-held Saana Yemen as Saudi blockade lifts
  • Pilot resistance blocks renewal of Air Canada-Cargojet contract

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • CMA CGM continues development strategy in Oceania by upgrading PAD service with weekly departure
  • Panama & China sign maritime agreement
  • PDP International appointed Authorised Business Solutions Partner & Representative for ibTrack Solutions
  • Seatech Shipping & Projects bags Best Coastal Vessel Operator of the Year award
  • Ship operating costs seen increasing
  • Speech of Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London on Nov. 28, 2017
  • Chabahar port's first phase set for inauguration
  • JNPT charter hires new multi-purpose utility launch
  • Exporters advised to file Table 6A & GSTR 3B for processing of IGST refund & for refund of unutilised Input Tax Credit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ISO certification for Rail Runner
  • Aloha Air Cargo expanding in growing environment
  • Panattoni building for BLG Logistics
  • Fedex Express diversifies feeder aircraft system
  • MOL and Marubeni join forces with Pao Novatek
  • Four countries cooperating in railfreight sector
  • Accolade for two ARA project groups
  • Goodman supports SF Express expansion plans
  • Taucke to disembark from Imperial vessel
  • New slot system in port of Hamburg
  • First train rolling from Hungary to China
  • Berlin feeling the loss of Air Berlin
  • French railfreight company nets large contracts
  • 4Sellers - hand in glove with K + N
  • Unilode deepens footprint in Singapore
  • New facilities for barges in Antwerp
  • Airbus reels in Rolls Royce sales director

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • Top German shipping banks see third quarter profits
  • Lloyd's underwriter looks to US for marine business
  • P&I clubs forced to take the plunge as Brexit bites
  • Teekay Offshore exercises options for more shuttle tankers
  • Port-to-door services drive throughput at Italian ports
  • Wisdom Marine to buy new Ultramax from Kambara Kisen
  • Bigger fireboats needed in Houston Ship Channel, say pilots
  • MOL and Marubeni to develop transhipment facility with Novatek
  • NS United Kaiun wins third Vale contract
  • Noble confirms Kamsarmax sales
  • Top takeaways from Fairplay's sulphur cap 2020 webinar
  • HMM denies claims of charter deal with Zodiac Maritime
  • DSME to issue new shares to raise capital

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • Cosco takes biggest container line title from Maersk after a bumper Q3
  • Two more Asia-Europe air freight partnerships underpin carrier cooperation
  • Latest court ruling sees port of Hamburg closer to start of Elbe dredging
  • Analysis: Yang Ming cash call a positive, but its share price is now a fear gauge
  • Tesla electric truck gets DHL order as operators test the Semi
  • SeaCube Container Leasing appoints industry veteran Jim Kachidurian as CCO
  • #metoo and shipping

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • SBM to pay $238 million U.S. criminal penalty in corruption case
  • Torqeedo powers San Antonio River Walk passenger barge fleet
  • Clarksons hit by cyber security breach
  • Volvo Penta gears up for U.S. wind farm support vessel sector
  • Dual fuel MAN L23/30DF passes Type Approval Test
  • Foss to build Damen ship assist and escort tugs for U.S. market
  • Zero Emissions Ferry project aims for quantum leap for environment
  • Jim Kachidurian joins Seacube as Chief Commercial Officer

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • Shipping executives need to address sexual harassment
    Fear of a negative career impact remains a barrier to speaking out about inappropriate behaviour
  • Outlook 2018: Prologue of a new era
    The year 2018 will see an about-turn from looking back a decade to looking forward a decade; that transformation will...
  • Shipping boosts year-to-date performance at HSH Nordbank
    Industry book now down to $14.2bn, of which half are non-performing
  • Daily Briefing
    Labour vows radical policies for British shipping
  • Wista UK seeks mentors to keep women in shipping
    Programme to offer support and advice to women in maritime sector and target potential entrants still at school
  • Maersk's takeover of Hamburg Süd marks passing of an era
    Questions remain over job losses in Hamburg as Maersk expands its reach
  • Box lines post best results in over two years
    Cosco overtakes Maersk in container volume liftings as cyber-attack weighs heavily on Maersk's performance
  • Opec will not play role of saviour for tanker markets
    With cartel expected to extend supply cut, owners may turn attention to scrapping for upside catalyst
  • Clarksons warns of possible data leak after cyber attack
    Shipbroker warns that hackers may release confidential data today
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Transatlantic utilisation to fall back in fourth quarter, while the threat of a tonnage overspill from larger trades lingers in...
  • Wärtsilä to equip LNG bunker barge being built for Q-LNG
    Barge chartered out to Shell as part of its drive to grow LNG bunkering activities in the Americas
  • KEB Hana Bank's shipping loans halved amid industry restructuring efforts
    KEB Hana Bank's shipping loans stood at $540m as of end-September this year, a 48% decrease from 2016
  • Nissin Kaiun to order 40 new vessels from Oshima, Jiangsu Hantong and Nantong Xiangyu
    Japanese line to order 20 kamsarmax and 20 supramax bulk carriers all designed to comply with global emissions regulations
  • Noble Group to trim debt with bulk carrier disposals
    Commodities trader to receive $95m in proceeds from sale of four bulkers
  • Teekay Offshore exercises options for two shuttle tankers at Samsung Heavy
    Suezmax-sized tankers to be built for $265m following the design of Shuttle Spirit
  • Scorpio Tankers raises $90m in defensive move
    Update: Deal is priced at an all-time low of $3 per share

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • Truckers add tractors as demand spikes
  • Port drivers boycott Miami terminal to protest delays
  • Eimskip begins weekly calls to Halifax and Portland, ME
  • Hamburg celebrates rejection of Elbe River deepening challenge
  • Poland becoming critical link in European supply chains
  • Flexibility benefits breakbulk shippers and carriers
  • JNPT terminals defy speedy import rate equalization order
  • European shippers turn to Med ports to mitigate risk

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • MR rates fall after record petrol cargoes
    US refinery output hits post-hurricane high giving shipowners December hope, but rate outlook still unclear.
  • Cheniere explains LNG spot ship grab
    Company expects vessel requirements to stabilise during 2018 until next trains start-up.
  • Tidewater clears last of creditor claims
    Offshore vessel specialist will distribute rump of settlement in cash, new secured notes and warrants.
  • South Korea and Russia in Arctic tag-team
    South Korea and Russia have agreed to a new cooperation on Arctic Sea routes, Yonhap reports. The agreement came following talks today about joint efforts to explore shipping routes across the North Pole and the building of icebreakers, the news wire says. "The two sides consented to close cooperation in order to expand utilization of Arctic routes in the future," South Korea's Foreign Ministry
  • Scorpio Tankers secures $90m boost from share sale
    New York-listed owner adds to financial strength with stock issue backed by management.
  • HSH's bad shipping loan portfolio shrinks
    Hamburg-based bank reaffirms profitability targets as it readies for privatisation in three months.
  • Tianyuan Logistics set for major shipowning debut deal
    Ningxia Tianyuan Manganese Industry spin-off planning newbuilding haul.
  • Clarksons calls in police after cyber security breach
    Shipbroking giant has legal team on standby in preparation of possible data release.
  • Fincantieri adds two more MSC newbuilds
    Italian shipbuilder says pen will meet paper on fresh contract later today.
  • VLCCs slide ahead of expected extension of 'brutal' cuts
    Owners have lost momentum in the spot market with OPEC set to keep taps turned down.
  • Siem Offshore Contractors sale talks called off
    Discussions with Subsea 7 terminated after deal could not be reached.
  • Portugal chases LNG bunkering hub role
    Government plans to splash out EUR 130m on investment in LNG developments.
  • CMA CGM and Cosco share third quarter spoils
    French line books industry leading profit margin with Chinese giant heading liftings.
  • Seacor Holdings hands out Dorian shares to investors
    Founding shareholder in Dorian LPG is placing stock in the hands of its own stakeholders.
  • Scorpio Tankers offering adds leeway on debt repayments
    New York-listed owner collecting extra cash as it gets set for 2018 and 2019 maturities.
  • NS United seals Vale iron ore COA
    Japanese shipowner ties up third 400,000-dwt ore carrier on 25-year charter contract.
  • Noble Group confirms kamsarmax bulker sales
    Commodities trader says vessel disposals are part of its debt reduction programme.
  • NYK piracy scare found to be false alarm
    Indian investigation says that suspects were legitimate local fishing trawlers.
  • Euroseas sees better days for boxships
    Supply and demand factors will benefit containership sector, says chief executive Aristides Pittas.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • Trump administration self-initiates aluminum import investigations
    The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday took the highly unusual step of self-initiating antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) inve...
  • U.S.-Canada lumber dispute still smoldering
    The Canadian government has requested consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organization in an effort to counter the U.S....
  • FedEx strikes deal with Textron for up to 100 aircraft
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has entered into a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation, Inc., a Textron Inc. company, to b...
  • Judge postpones Waymo-Uber trial amid accusations defendant hid evidence
    The day before jury section was set to begin, a federal judge in San Francisco indefinitely delayed the start of the trade secrets trial be...
  • MPC buys feeder fleet for $130m
    Oslo, Norway-based MPC Container Ships AS has entered into a commitment to acquire a fleet of feeder container vessels with a total purchas...
  • Commerce ups Q3 2017 U.S. GDP estimate
    United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 3.3 per...
  • DHL orders 10 Tesla electric Class 8 trucks
    DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, has placed an order for 10 Tesla electric Class 8 semi-...
  • Port of Hamburg implements slot-booking system for container truckers
    The Port of Hamburg will launch its time slot-booking system for handling container deliveries and collections by truck in all four termina...
  • Port of Seattle approves $895m 2018 capital budget
    The Port of Seattle has adopted a 2018 capital budget of $895 million and a five-year capital spending plan of $3 billion, the port announc...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
  • Oil complex weakening after EIA data shows product builds
    Cushing stocks drop 2.9 million barrels.
  • TRADER NOTE: WFS Singapore sees departure of around 10 employees
    World Fuel Services Singapore has seen the departure of around 10 employees this week.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks at lowest since July
    USGC inventories for the week ended November 24 were at 19.064 million barrels, a draw of 1.494 million barrels from the previous week.
  • Refinery upgrades presage tighter European fuel oil market in 2018: traders
    Antwerp refinery's new delayed coker will be operational in the first half of 2018 is a further indication the European fuel oil market will be structurally tighter next year.
  • Hamburg bunker fuel prices drop to Rotterdam levels on weak demand
    S&P Global Platts assessed the differential between Hamburg and Rotterdam for 380 CST fuel oil at $0.00/mt Tuesday, down from $16/mt Monday and its lowest level since April 19.
  • Gibraltar bunker operations restart after halt due to lightning
    Bunker operations in Gibraltar were restarted late morning Wednesday, after being stopped for a short period due to electric storms in the vicinity.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Tillerson wants more US oil, LNG to Europe
    Trump administration working with some European allies on building energy infrastructure, including import terminals and new pipelines to better import US crude and LNG.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on uncertainty over OPEC output cut extension

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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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